Good, actually great vibes. Food was tasty and if I went with some friends or a partner, it would…read morehave been even better. I went by myself and had the "we'll make you a cocktail." It was a tasty and easy to drink mezcal drink with a bit of chocolate and topped with a lime leaf. I had the steak tartare with mushrooms. It was fun and slightly vinegar-ed. I had pan con tomate and unfortunately, it was a bit bland. I don't think the tomatoes were sweet nor flavorful enough so I ended up putting the steak tartare on top. I also had their smoked sardine and egg and surprisingly, it was my favorite. The sardines were quite good! The waitstaff is nice and always ready with a smile. There's limited space and even more limited seating.. as in half the people were just standing because there weren't any chairs. Seems like a great (first) date spot and pre bar hopping restaurant.

We made a reservation on a weekday and when we arrived, our table was ready. The bar has both…read morecounter tables inside and heated patio. We were seated inside and enjoying the beautiful wood carved decorations. The drinks menu offers great variety of cocktails, wine, beer and liquor. The food menu includes great tapas options for sharing. The staff are friendly and the service is fast.

Had the most fun at our little dinner at No Vacancy! Despite the upscale atmosphere, the staff are…read moreall super personable and warm; no snobbiness here. Drinks are what they specialize in, and again there is something for everyone-- they won't turn their nose up at you if you want something fun and fruity, like I did! Instead, they'll whip up a delectable Unicorn Sparkles cocktail and tell you all about it. Food wise, the eats are asian-inspired. My partner loved the seabream and said she'd return just for that-- I am not a fish person so this wasn't for me, but the rest of our meal was very tasty and beautifully plated. You know I love a bathroom, and this one has a lovely loo that includes hand lotion, my fave!!

Great bar with friendly staff and pretty good drinks. Limited cocktail menu but the things they…read moremake are pretty good. Staff is willing to explain the menu and offer recommendations. Ambience is loud but not too crowded. The bar is a bit too loud where you can't hear the person sitting across from you. Would turn it down a tad to allow for Better conversation.

Cute speakeasy on ossington strip! Located in the back of La Cubana -- look out for the neon sign…read moreinside ;) not as busy and lively as I expected on a Saturday night but when it's a speakeasy at the back of a staple Cuban restaurant in the city you know the food is a smash. Drinks were unique -- would go back! Because it wasn't busy the service felt on the slower end but all in all a great spot to hit

Cute little speakeasy tucked away behind La Cubana on Ossington. They are still doing a promotional…read morehappy hour from 6-8 pm until March 10th, so go while you still can. All cocktails are half priced and we had 5 different cocktails and loved them all. Here's the cocktails I had, in order of most favorite to still favorite: 1) Mango habanero margarita: it's described as being sweet and tangy but definitely has a bit of a kick to it and varies drink to drink depending on how much of their homemade mango habanero hot sauce they add to it. But it's always delicious! 2) Pandaiquiri: it's a clarified cocktail with hints of coconut and pandan. They also have quite a generous pour for this one. I'm not complaining! 3) Carajillo affogato: I would save this one till the end. It's the perfect dessert cocktail to end your night at Bar Habana. It's served with a scoop of boozy ice cream and a spiced rum-espresso combo to pour over. I could drink the drink without the ice cream too, but mix the ice cream into the drink and it's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. 4) Piña colada: pretty solid piña colada and only at #4 cause it wasn't unique to this bar. 5) Reverse mojito: described as light and refreshing but we found this to be a little sweeter than we'd have liked. I would prefer a regular mojito to this, but glad we tried it For food we got the conch fritters, grilled shrimp, honey glazed pork belly, and guava bbq short ribs. The short ribs were amazing and so tender. The portions are pretty good for the price and quite filling. Those 4 dishes were like a meal. The pork belly was good too but I would've liked a bit more pineapple salsa with it. The conch fritters are good for the price but you don't really get much conch in it. If you do get it though, ask for the mango habanero hot sauce to dip instead of the chipotle mayo. And lastly, the grilled shrimp was cooked well and a decent portion. I would definitely go back again, happy hour or not.

Solid spot for drinks! Went on a weekend with friends late like 12-2 am and it was pretty chill. My…read morefriends and I tried a bunch of drinks together: 1) Notice Me, Sasuke - Green Owl green tea vodka, strawberry peach soju, hakutsuru nigori sake, lime. Good if you like more sweet drinks. 2) Pepinorita - Tromba Blanco tequila, lime, cucumber cordial, waltirlime leaf tincture, thai bitters. Really refreshing and my favourite! 3) Something Whimsical - shitake infused Four Roses bourbon, Strega amaro, fennel syrup, lemon, Sacred Earth Bitters. This one was not for me, I think it was the fennel and maybe bourbon that threw it off for me. Very strong! My other friend loved it but I had to ask for a different drink. Still I recognized that quality wise it was good. Lol. 4) Tom Yum Booze - Tanqueray Rangpur gin, lemongrass, lime leaf, pandan syrup, coconut water, lime, thai bitters. Much lighter, light taste from cocktail water and had a ball of crushed ice on top of it. Unique look. 5) Hot & Bothered - hibiscus & rosehip infused gin, pisco, mango nectar, house hot sauce, lemon, Peychauds bitters. Not bad, more spicy and my friend really liked it. 6) Tea - purple tea in my pics, was light smooth and my friends loved it. Dessert - I also ordered an aloe sake sherbet which was quite refreshing and tasty. Very reasonable price. Overall, definitely recommend for friends, dates, or even if you want to book it for a small work event. More quiet place to chill depending on when you go. I think they play more music depending on time or day. Just be aware of the high stairs to get up to this place if you have mobility issues. Our server was nice, accommodating and friendly. Mixologist was skilled and efficient.

LoPan has this nice Speakeasy vibe. It is located at the 2nd floor of DaiLo and actually is part of…read moreDaiLo as their bar snacks really come from the same kitchen. We popped in for a pre dinner cocktail and even our friendly bartender was surprised to see us. He thought we came to the wrong bar? But when I walked into LoPan, I knew it is the perfect venue for a quick drink/snacks and just have a good time with friends. Cocktails was well crafted and I do love the Asian twist on some of them. I love spicy cocktails and my Stockholm Knights in this cute Tiki mug really hit the spot. I know I will be back next time when I am in Little Italy wondering where I should go for a drink......

Came for after dinner drinks and a small nibble, so we settled on Please sir, some mieux and…read moreSiren's Sin cocktail. Both were very nice, when I preferred the Siren's Sin as I enjoyed the brighter flavors. For nibbles, we ordered the lamb baklava. It came as a little nest of kataifi with a braised lamb shank and topped with aioli and pistachios. The sweet and savoury flavours were interesting and made for a good small bite. Nice ambiance and service, but I would expect it to be a pricey meal.

Had to update a few more pics bc I went back! Asked for Ty…read moreto be my server again, and just like my first experience he was great. Make sure to ask for him if you want a knowledgeable and excellent service.

Came in on a Saturday with a reso for 2. Pretty busy so I suggest having one…read more Food: Doubles were great. Oxtail was really nice and tender and super flavourfull. The Cajun shrimp was such a worth addition as well. The coleslaw was nice to cut through the fattiness The Alfredo was good as well although I wish the jerk chicken was juicier - they used breast meat here Side note: the ginger beer the carry is amazing and goes sooo well with the oxtail Service: I don't usually write much here but the service was so good. Jodi (Sp?) really makes you feel like he truly cares about what you have to say. Super friendly and will sit with you as you speak - he was doing this to the table beside us and I thought they were regulars. Turns out he just treats every table like a Vip. Big ups. Ambiance: Nice but not upscale or stuffy. Has a lot of character. Can be a bit loud. Allegedly music on Saturday evening but that night, the musician didn't show up.

The food was so delicious here! The true star though was our server, Jodie, who really made our…read moreentire experience so memorable. He was extremely attentive to our table, was so pleasant to chat with and recommended really great food options. The shrimp add-on to the braised oxtail bowl was recommended by Jodie and we're so glad we did it. My personal favourite was the doubles here. We went for the spiciest level and it was amazing. Vibes are really fun and sometimes there is live music in the venue. We will definitely be going back!!!

Rena on King is truly a great place to dine at for any occasion. This Mediterranean restaurant can…read moreeasily become a favorite spot for a weekly visit. The vide of the restaurant is second to none. You find yourself so relaxed listening to the music playing in the background and enjoying the decor. That you realize you're talking to yourself softly saying, you don't ever want to leave. As for the service, we were treated really good. We were always attended to promptly, and we even shared some good laughs with the waitress & waiter. We ordered quite a few things from the menu and everything was out of this world. That's one thing about a Tapa style restaurant, you can order so many things from the menu that peak your interest. Falafel bites- Nicely served crispy balls with tzatziki sauce Lamb chop- seasoned perfectly and the spread that came with it complimented the dish perfectly Lamb baklava- deliciously pack with lamb, and the sauce on top was unique. It had a little sweetness to it, but it fit the dish quite well Lebanese tacos- DE-LIC-IOUS....easily one of the best chicken tacos I have ever had Shawarma platter- this is the biggest entree on the menu. The half order could easily feed two people. This dish was really good. The chicken seasoned perfectly, along with the Turkish salsa, tzatziki, flatbread, tabouli, along with other sides in this entree. Is a must order.

Update: Reyna invited us back for dinner, and allowed us the chance to try their dinner menu. I'm…read moreupdating the review based on our most recent experience It was night and day compared to our first visit, which I believe was a one off situation. Our hostess Marissa was super kind and accommodating, checking up on us to make sure we were comfortable. The food was delicious. The price point reflects the care given to the quality of food. For drinks, we got the mezcal smoke show and old fashioned. Both well balanced drinks. For food, we got the octopus, falafel bites, manchego cauliflower croquettes, picana beef, and Arabic fries. For dessert we got the baklava. The star of the show was the octopus. It was a generous portion and cooked to perfection. The manchego cauliflower croquettes and falafel bites were crispy and delicious, both having us craving more. The Beef Picana was simple, but cooked and seasoned perfectly. I recommend pairing with the fries, which were so satisfying and the date ketchup was addictive. The baklava was plated nicely and a feast for the eyes. A bit heavy on the pastry cream, but the flavours worked well together and a unique interpretation of the traditional dessert. Overall I'd come back for dinner, to bring some friends to have a nice night with great libations. Thank you Reyna for inviting us back and thank you Marissa for your hospitality.

My husband and I popped in for a nightcap on our anniversary trip. This is such a fun spot and a…read moregreat way to end an evening! The service was INCREDIBLE. Everyone was so kind and helpful.

My husband and I came here early one day after work for some drinks and snacks…read more The staff were excellent, and friendly. They have a nice selection of champagne by the glass and currently had an excellent deal on a happy hour tipple. Definitely looking forward to coming back.