Excellent price point for the large portions. Great for large groups. Good vege options. Kids menu has variety and portions also large. Can't go wrong with this standard American cuisine. Loved it! Banana bread French toast was fantastic and so big I couldn't finish. Warm service and waitress went out of her way to remake donuts for the children due to a mistake that * I made. Very nice. Will certainly be back. read more

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November 2, 2024 - I treated my niece and her cousin on a little cousin night out to movie and dinner. I've been to Smash Kitchen before so I thought the kids would like this. But..... my gosh. The dishes looked nice. My niece said her food was okay. Her cousin said his food was overcooked. My dish was trash, my gosh, I couldn't stomach the taste. The salmon was tough, tasted bad, rank. The seasoning was weird and didn't pair well. It had some kinda spice that tasted odd. I don't even know what to say about it. But later that night I was throwing up well into the morning. I only eat possibly 3-4 small bites, most of the dish was left back. I still tipped and didn't complain as I just wanted the kids to have a nice night without arguing with whoever. As I write this I am reminded of the disgusting taste. NEVER again for that dish! Now that I think about it I honestly shouldn't have tipped. Paying for that dish was already above and beyond! read more

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LA Mac n Cheese tasted very good and was very filling. It definitely paired well with the Cajun shrimp and especially the garlic toast. Our server was very nice too. read more

Smash - LA Mac n Cheese w/ Cajun Shrimp and Garlic Toast - Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

Are you looking for a nice casual restaurant serving up some elevated comfort food? Smash Kitchen & Bar has two locations: Whitby and Markham. I visited the Whitby location after walking the mall. From 2pm-5pm and 9pm to close, they have a Smash Happy Hour menu. The Happy Hour menu consists of $10 appetizers and $6.75 bar selection. We ordered the calamari, Baja fish tacos, and bbq beef croquettes. We also got a 16ox Muskoka cream ale pint, which is on special for all of July. The calamari was crispy and had a nice mix of tentacles and rings. I would have liked some fried jalapenos and bell peppers mixed with calamari. The portion was very good. The calamari was only warm, which made me think the order was sitting in the kitchen for someone to pick up. I didn't want to complain because the calamari was still good, just not hot. There's a garlic aioli sauce to dip. The bbq beef croquettes were addictive. Bbq beef brisket stuffed with cheese, peas, and potato. There's a horseradish sauce to dip. The sauce was not too overpowering, which I liked. The beef brisket was juicy and seasoned well. The fish tacos were the star of the show. Loaded with fresh toppings like cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, pickled red onions, and chipotle aioli. The haddock fish was fresh and flaky. Perfect taco for summer. The main menu is pretty extensive, with lots of comfort food options and dietary preferences. Entrées menu focused on Southern comfort food and some fancy pasta and bbq food. I will definitely come back and try the entrées for dinner. Today was more of a late afternoon snack. The server was nice and polite. It's a Great looking restaurant kind of dark inside, but the dining area is very cozy and comfortable. Great place for date night and hanging out with friends and family. read more

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When you walk in- it feels like a trendy restaurant. Servers are casual and allowed to express themselves (a lot of tattoos and piercings) which is super cool. Our server (Erin) was super attentive and nice...eating with 2 young kids she understood we are on a tight timeline before they get bored. Cocktails were very good. I had the maple old fashion and the fact they have a proper cherry in the drink was a plus. First up - cornbread! Amazing and light but the brown butter served on the side was killer. Kids Mac and Cheese was small but so rich that they couldn't finish it. I had the fried chicken, that was very good. The dark meat was well seasoned and moist but the gravy was rosemary heavy, which wasn't good. It also came with mac and cheese ..which equated to tons of food to bring home. Wife had the bowl and enjoyed it. Good food, great service and great value. read more

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One of my favourite places to dine in Whitby! The value you get for your food is unbeatable. We came here during their happy hour around 2-5PM and they had a lot of food options for $10 and drinks for $6! And they don't change the portion size either. The food came out quickly and was really good! The mac and cheese was really delicious. The portion of the fish and chips was quite large. I don't think there was any food left on our plates after only 10 minutes. We had a really great server and a few times around the owner would come by to our table and joke around a bit which was nice. The brunch menu looked delicious so i'll be coming back to try that! read more

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Restaurant is nice inside. Servers were attentive and nice. My husband really enjoyed the miso salmon but it was a bit sweet for my taste. I had the Tuscan grilled chicken. The server suggested if I was unsure on the pickled eggplant to put it on the dude which I appreciated. However I thought the eggplant was delicious when I tasted it. The grilled chicken was too grilled for me and had that charcoal taste. I also had to Ask for extra sauces as I found it didn't have a lot of taste. With some siracchia and malt aeloi it was much better. Price wise it's a bit on the expensive side but if you are for a nice dinner then it's about normal pricing. I had the cucumber Gin too which was delicious. Overall it was good and You can see I landed on the generous side and went with 4 stars read more

Smash - Tuscan chicken wrap - Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

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Our initial impression of this place was pretty good. The servers are very friendly and checked in on us often. The menu isn't huge but there is a lot of variety in the options so we had a tough time narrowing down what we wanted. We started with the Roasted Corn and Poblano Dip. It tasted great and was liked by everyone at the table. The Spanish Mussels were great too and a very good portion size. The little bits of sausage and potato were nice and differentiated it from the many other mussels we've tried. My partner ordered the Nashville Chicken Sandwich and really liked it. The fried chicken was incredibly crispy and delicious and the fries were awesome as well. I ordered the Smash Burrito Bowl and really liked it. I thought there was an excessive amount of sour cream but otherwise enjoyed all the toppings. It was a really tasty bowl and I'd probably order it again. Overall we had a great experience and would be happy to return here. It's a great place for a date or to catch up with friends. read more

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Smash is a staple in Markham and so when I heard they opened a location in Whitby I was estatic! It's a staple in Markham because you can always rely on Smash for amazing food and a great vibe. And that's exactly what I experienced from it's Whitby location. We went with a group of 7 for brunch and the servers were super nice and the food was delicious. The interior is designed to be a bit more modern industrial than the Markham location but the food is honestly just superb. My favourite is the Mac and Cheese. You honestly can't go wrong with Smash's mac and cheese. read more

I love this location! I'm sure most locations can taste the same but the smash lager and burrito bowl here have a special place in my heart (stomach). The staff here is always friendly and very attentive, I highly recommend sitting at the bar and maybe even ordering the poblano queso dip if you're extra hungry. read more

Smash - Grilled cheese. - Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

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Beautiful decor and great staff attentive and kind. Unfortunately the food was pretty bland. I had smash Kitchen when they catered a YELP event and it was delicious so I was excited to finally get a chance to visit the restaurant. Presentation was great but taste not so much. The sweet potato fries where the best thing that we ordered very delicious and cooked. We ordered the Korean wings and opted to put the sauce on the side in case someone didn't enjoy the sauce the wings itself had no seasoning not even salt and pepper so the sauce I guess was supposed to be the seasoning. The mac and cheese had lots of cheese but didn't have any seasoning it was very bland and tasteless the portion was very large so I do have leftovers and I'm hoping that after it sits and I reheat it it might taste better ‍ but eating the mac and cheese was very boring I got the buttermilk fried chicken on top and it was tender it was juicy and had light flavor again could have used some more seasoning but it definitely had more flavor than anything else we ordered. I tried the freshly squeezed mango peach juice and it was more of a smoothie it was a really thick and it tasted like the mangoes that they use were not raped yet it wasn't sweet at all it tasted like green mangoes. I don't know if I caught them on a bad day or what but my experience with the food was not good at all and I think what I ordered was pretty basic and safe and unfortunately it still fell short. read more

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I've been going to the smash kitchen location in Unionville for years and have thoroughly enjoyed the mac & cheese. I am sad to say that I was disappointed with the mac & cheese at the Whitby location, it was dry / not as juicy as it usually is and the chicken was very bland and a little bit cold. The service however was really good and I also really enjoyed their donuts. read more

Smash - Macaroni with chicken - Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

The food was delicious!! I've always been a fan of burgers and their burger really stood out!!

Smash Kitchen and Bar has been in Markham for over a decade, at least. I was there well before I joined Yelp and loved everything I ate. To this day, I had the best key lime pie in my life. Sadly, it's no longer offered on the dessert menu. When I found out about its second location that recently opened in Whitby, I flagged it. I find it gutsy that this location opened up during a pandemic! Full disclosure: Yelp Toronto-GTA recently offered a perk to have dinner here. I did my RSVP and was chosen to have dinner on Yelp. Yay! I frankly didn't know what the criteria were to be selected (perhaps a breathing Yelp elite who's hungry?), but I am grateful to have been selected. After shopping in Bowmanville on Saturday, I placed my order over the phone. A woman picked up. She sounded friendly, professional, and cheerful. She put me on hold for a brief period before coming back to take my order. She found my name on the Yelp list. She then asked me what I'd like. I ordered these items: - Shrimp and crab mac and cheese, which comes with garlic toast - Cathy's warm banana chocolate toffee cake, which comes with dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream I specified coming over at 5 pm to pick up my order. She was good with the time. She asked whether I had any food allergies and whether I needed cutlery. So thorough! She also asked that I head over to the bar to settle the difference. I needed to tip the place anyway and I did go over the allotted perk amount. This eatery is located at Whitby Entertainment Centrum. Its setup is similar to Cineplex Courtneypark in Mississauga where you have a number of eateries, a movie theatre, and more. You park away from all these businesses and walk into a little neighbourhood. It felt nostalgic. I was last here several years ago when Wild Burger was wildly popular. Sadly, it no longer exists. Smash Kitchen and Bar has a patio. It was a cooler day. No one sat outside. I was taking a photo of a notice on the front door when a woman pushed the door wide open and walked out. Well, wasn't that nice. I headed over to the bar, which looked pretty. A woman behind the counter asked if I needed any help. Yep, I did. I stated my name and said that I was picking up an order. I liked that a couple was looking at me as if they had never seen a person in a restaurant before. You can indeed dine in here. She brought my bill with the cutest blue smiley on it. My bill came up to $7. I added a tip and paid with a credit card. All was great. I got my paper bag of goodies that was sealed with three staples at the top, thanked her, and left. When I got home, my food was pretty much intact, except for the vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. It was melting, so I ate it first. It was premium vanilla ice cream. It was rich and creamy. Dessert before the main course seems to be a thing for me these days. Smash, just like its sister restaurant, Next Door, offers unique comfort foods. I tend to be ecstatic when I see mac and cheese on a restaurant menu. The fact that Smash has three (count 'em) versions of mac and cheese is impressive. Yes, I need to return to have the other two varieties. When I saw shrimp and crab mac and cheese on the menu, I envisioned chunks of shrimp and crab meat mixed with noodles and cheese. I was completely wrong. Let's take it from the top -- the top part of the mac and cheese. It had a crouton topping mixed with cheese. I loved how crispy and cheesy it was. The noodles were cavatappi. I say corkscrew pasta because I can both pronounce and spell it without any embarrassment. The pasta was perfect. The cheese blend with rose sauce was nice. It was neither over-cheesy, nor dominated by a strong alcohol taste. Again, it was perfect. The shrimp were whole. Not chunks. Not halves. Whole. They weren't rubbery. They were flavourful and done right. The crab meat? Chunks of them in the form of mini crab cakes. What?! I thoroughly enjoyed finding and eating them. It's like an adult version of mac and cheese with a scavenger hunt built in. I didn't think that I could eat the garlic toast. Well, I did. It had the right about of garlicky buttery goodness. The bread was both chewy and crispy where you'd expect it to be. To top off my carb coma, I had Cathy's warm banana chocolate toffee cake for dessert. It had dulce de leche already on it. I took the generous slice of cake out of the box and plated it. I poured the toffee sauce on it. I love how moist and yummy the cake was. It had the moisture of a good rum cake. There were slices of ripe banana that separated the two layers of cake. The chocolate was subtle, which worked well. Run and get this cake. Delicious! I had an excellent food experience here. It doesn't surprise me, as I'm fortunate to live in Markham where the original restaurant continues to pump out yummy food. I look forward to returning to have some more good eats and hope to dine there soon. (368) read more

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First of all, I have to thank Yelp for enabling this complimentary visit, which in no way affects the opinions expressed here. I've been to Smash's Markham location on several occasions for brunch, lunch, and dinner and have never been disappointed. I expect the same of this new location. The interior of this location looks elegant and sophisticated, yet comforting. The patio, enclosed in glass and wood panels, is a bit more casual. The dark coloured exterior, while not my favourite during the day, adds to the elegance once the sun goes down. The menu has some familiar looking favourites but the Home Fried Buttermilk Chicken & Dinosaur Ribs Platter caught my attention. It came with Mac & Cheese on the side. Bring it on! The generous serving of food was nicely plated. The chicken, deboned dark meat, was tender and delicious, with a nice crunchy batter. The ribs could have been a bit more tender for my liking but the meat came off the bone easily and it had good flavour. The Mac & Cheese was delicious. Did I say it was a generous serving? As good as it was, I had to take some of it home. In addition to the great food and ambiance, the service was outstanding! My server was friendly and attentive, checking on me several times. Come and experience it for yourself! read more

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I came here with my bestfriend for a good place to eat, we were sat down at the smallest table. The server asked us if we would like water, and when we said yes the server asked us if we would like stilled or tap... I didn't taste a difference , we quickly realized that water cost 7$...Water.. we called over the server to make an order for real drinks! My first drink was a spicy pineapple mojito ? Waaaaay too spicy, could not taste the pineapple at all! I chugged that one,second one was still a mojito , it was way better, flavourful, refreshing !!! My second drink was the mango and peach mojito, after the drinks we went waited waited .. it looked like we were waiting on our bill, when in reality we were waiting on our mains. read more

This is my first time at Smash Kitchen ever! I know they have had a Markham location for a long time - almost a decade per the hostess but this one is quite new to the scene having been opened since August of 2020. It's located in what is normally a very bumping plaza on the weekends. There's mini-golf, arcades, theaters, nearby - I'd expect that parking would get kinda hairy at those times. I went on a Wednesday for lunch and there were parking spaces for miles. The restaurant was easily visible from Consumers Road. There is signage to get around the plaza and it's located adjacent to the Putting Edge. There's a huge patio with shaded tables that is open right now. I had called in my order for the Southern Platter ahead of time. I only had a brief wait before it was ready. It doesn't exactly say on the menu how many this is supposed to feed but we managed to share between 3 people. Personally, I was stuffed! I didn't know what to expect with the BBQ beef croquettes but they were awesome. The outside was breaded and crispy with the inside being pulled beef that was intermixed with what tasted like a peppery Monterey Jack. The mac and cheese was extra creamy and cheesy with macaroni's fancier self, cavatappi. The buttermilk fried chicken came in hugeee slabs. We were all really impressed at how juicy they were after being fried. Last up were the pork back ribs. These were also really meaty and tasty. The perfect pick me up after all of the very rich comfort dishes were the pickled cucumbers and coleslaw that came with the platter. Perfection! There are some dishes that are a little pricier on the menu but from what I've had so far, well worth it! read more

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This place is great! Went here before a movie and was pleasantly surprised! The food tasted fresh and was delicious- they chicken lives up to the hype - it didn't need the gravy! The fish tacos were great, LA Mac &cheese was good. Half priced wine bottles on Thursday's too! The staff were friendly, fast, and efficient, would definitely go back! The restaurant is big but still felt intimate for a nice date night - would definitely recommend! read more

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When I entered the restaurant, I was quite pleased with the upscale decor, the attentive service and excellent cocktails. My daughter found the interior to be very dimly lit. If your dining companion has a short attention span, there are plenty of games playing on multiple screens. The service was spot-on and this is why I am giving 4 stars rather than 3. On to the food (the 3 star part) The calamari was nicely done but the batter lacked crispiness and flavour. My daughter ordered her steak rare. She and I both thought that it was more of a medium, and rather underseasoned and bland. It came with a mountain of truffle fries. I'll revisit the fries later in the review. Anyway, she chewed through her medium-done steak with a rather grim expression of resignation. The attentive waitstaff checked in, and my daughter said that it was "delightful" as she chewed away. She is such a diplomat. She was not willing to make a scene out of a steak. I ordered the mussels as my main course. I was a bit let down. There was really not a sauce, just a thick, tomatoey situation with hints of chorizo. The fresh flavour of the mussels was overwhelmed. I did not have that delicious mussel sauce to sop my bread with. Again, nothing overtly wrong, but nothing really to come back for. Finally - the fries. There was a huge quantity and my daughter tried a few, and decided to take them home. Her opinion: the fries were covered in parmesan and an herb like parsely, which served the fries well. However they lacked in seasoning other than mentioned above. There was no seasoning option at the table, so my daughter was unable to augment the bland flavour. Later, she reheated them and threw on some MSG to liven them up. (think about it -- really?? Something is wrong in the kitchen. At least they could give you a salt shaker in the the restaurant) The Smash Donuts were fairly good, but we wouldn't go there just for those. Pity. Smash started out so promising. I had high hopes, and feel sad to have had to leave such a critical review. I wish Smash all the best. They have all the components for real success, but they have to bring things together. Maybe someday we will try it again, but not soon. I hope that this was just an off night. read more

The second location of Smash Kitchen & Bar opened in the Whitby Entertainment Complex a few months ago. Having dined countless numbers of times at their original location in Markham, I knew it was someplace I would definitely have to check out. Having RSVPed and later selected as one of the Yelp Elites to receive a generous dine in or take out offer, this was my impetus to drive to Whitby to check it out sooner. Danielle, one of the friendly front of house staff from the Markham location, took my order over the phone. I ordered a two of my go-to dishes: barbecue chicken salad and beef ragout pappardelle. I also ordered the shrimp and crab cake mac and cheese, a dish we had not previously tried. She was good to ask about any allergies as well as whether cutlery would be required. After applying the voucher discount, my total came out to $41. Upon arrival I was impressed with the decor and size of the restaurant. It has a sleeker vibe than the more family style bistro feel of the Markham location. I can see this being a nice date night spot before the movies or after working up an appetite following engaging in some of the nearby activities in the area like indoor skydiving. The larger bar and wine feature wall anchor the space. They have ample seating areas for adequate physical distancing or patio seating for those who prefer an outdoor dining experience. There is a large room for private functions. Washrooms are single stalls and genderless. Our food portions were very generous. The mac and cheese container was packed to the top! Hubby and I don't normally order mac and cheese because it's not his thing but this he quite enjoyed as it was creamy and flavourful with a slight kick. The corkscrew noodles were slightly more cooked than my preferred doneness but I appreciated how there was ample amounts of sauce. I loved how they were generous with the crab cake pieces in the pasta. The barbecue chicken salad was, as always, very satisfying with chunks of avocado, sliced peppers, corn, sliced red onion, and lots of grilled chicken. The dressing has a mild heat to it and they were good to pack the dressing on the side so that we could dress the salad as we like. We had our fill of the salad and pasta, and still had enough leftovers for dinner the next day! If Smash Whitby were in my neck of the woods, I'd definitely order out or dine in (when safe to do so) more often. Thankfully I have the original Smash restaurant close by so I will continue to enjoy their delicious menu offerings. Highly recommended! read more

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This location is the best ever! I love their patio seats facing inside of the plaza, so it was quite. Service 10/10 The server was knowledgable, and she was able to answer my questions to the menu. We understand it is covid time now, some servers from another restaurants were trying to stay away from customers, but Smash Kitchen is not the same. Our server checked on us regularly and made sure we are happy with the food. Super friendly! Of course, she kept a safe distance. Food 9/10 We are satisfied with our food. We ordered Smash Burger, deep fried calamari and seafood Mac & cheese. Calamari - the salsa sauce was the best and it amazed me. I like they put the some veggies at the button and made it look like a salad also reduced the oily texture. Smash Burger - highly recommended! The buns were crispy and each layer has its own flavor. However, each flavor complement well. The highlight was the deep fried onion at the button! The fries was perfectly cooked to golden and super crispy. Mac and Cheese - big portion, enough for 2 people. The sauce was creamy but not dry. The meatball was very unique and enhanced the flavor. I will definitely come back again! read more

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came to smash kitchen and bar on a weekday 8 30pm. our waiter was attentive and very professional. all the tables are very properly socially distanced. the three of us are super hungry so we ordered monster burger, fish taco and bbq dinosaur ribs. the portions are so huge for each dish. the only dish we were able to finish was the fish taco. very worth the price. each dish is tasty! but my favourite is the fish taco! the battered cod is freshly fried and really hit the spot for late night dining out! the monster burger is definitely no joke. the two beef patties are decent sized and on top of that is beef brisket and a perfectly sunny side up egg! we all liked the sweet potato truffle fries much more than the thyme fries! freshly came out of the fryer for sure. both are yummy though. it's just that the sweet potato fries is more yummy! cannot wait to come back again! will try brunch next time! read more

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I've been waiting to visit one of the restaurants either in Whitby or Markham, and today I finally made a reservation near home. First off, amazing customer service We were able to choose our seats outside, and both servers were friendly and accommodating. Second, we waited for the apps and main entrees in what felt like less than 5 minutes. They were plated nicely, hot (of course), and delicious! The fish tacos were definitely my favourite It was a very light and fresh dish on its own. And the sauce for the fries had a nice tangy and sweet taste to complement the truffle and parmesan cheese In addition to a great location nearby attractions and a movie theatre, I will definitely (need) come back to try the smash burger! read more

Smash - Truffle Fries - Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

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Delicious! Loved the food and enjoyed the vibes here. I've been going to their Markham location for years and first time trying the Whitby location. It does not disappoint! They have a good sizeable menu to cater to everyone and good drink and cocktail options too. Seafood linguine in rose meat sauce with add on garlic toast was so good. Seafood was very tender, sauce flavourful, pasta perfectly cooked. Half rib with LA Mac and cheese not as flavourful and cheesy but still good. If you're hungry, get the full rib you won't regret it. We obviously should have ordered the full size so just do it and pack the rest if you need to. We also ordered the little donuts with dulce lèche sauce which came out fresh and piping hot. Could def use more sauce but was tasty and not too sweet. Service was good and they are family friendly. Have high chair and booster chairs. Vibe is suitable for all. There's some tvs for sports, ambience for date night, and good for social and family meals too. No crayons or printed kids menu though. Pizzas, salads, steaks are also delicious from their Markham restaurant so will be back to try those here as well. read more

Came here shortly before Ontario locked down again and we've been coming back for takeout ever since. Food is exceptional and service is very attentive. We usually go with the corn bread to start. It's super moist and comes with whipped butter. Love it. For entrees, we usually go for the chicken platter and the fish tacos. The fried chicken platter comes in a sizeable platter with crispy and juicy fried chicken along with their Mac and cheese. Oh and don't forget to smother the chicken in the gravy. It's the best combination! Their fish tacos also hit the spot. We make it a weekly event to get Tuesday taco special for takeout so we can enjoy it at home. This truly is a gem if you're in the Oshawa area. Service is super friendly as well, feels like you're at a neighbourhood bar. read more

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I usually come to Markham location but had a promotion and wanted to come try out this new location. Let me first off tell you the new location looks amazing, very modern and contemporary and do not have to worry about physical distancing with so many tables, I sat on the patio and it was nice and huge and shady the entire area due to where it was situated for afternoon. I had the beef brisket hash for brunch, my hubby got the smash burger and I stated to the waitress that I would like to get Mac and cheese for my 2 yr old son but think the individual size is too big, they made it in a smaller size so that was great! The food was delicious as always just like the Markham location. I'm never disappointed when I come to either smash or next door location. In addition, the service may I add is always on point! Everyone is always so nice, my water always filled without me asking and they are so accommodating. I also noticed they have a big private room to have special events and now that I've seen it, I will now know if I need a private room for an event I can come here. Nothing but praises for this restaurant, I hope they do well even through this pandemic. read more

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First Visit was last night, right after watching a movie near by I had to unwind and reflect from. I had asked the server "Erin" for a secluded spot where it wouldn't be weird for me to take up a huge part of the restaurant alone, and was guided to the best seat I could ask for. I sat in the back next to the kitchen, the most quiet section when there's a lot of people in the restaurant. 2 tables that could seat 5 customers each, just beyond the washrooms, across the "private party room". "Evan" took my order while everyone else was busy. He was professional and considerate. Erin served me along the way. She was a natural, friendly and made me feel right at home. There were other servers/managers I did not catch the name of, that helped me diligently in questions I asked, and clearing up my table. I ordered a medium well "Steak Frites", which was forgivably on the closer side on medium, with some white wine. Steak was placed on top a mountain of fries, and made it hard to cut into without the fries spilling out off the plate. I appreciate the amount of fries they have given, but I suggest maybe 2 plates, a larger plate, or a different plating arrangement to get a cut into the steak without disrupting the other parts of the dish. "Cathy 's Warm Banana Chocolate Toffee Cake" was the best cake I may have ever tasted in my life. It was absolutely spectacular. The way I would describe it is like a warm banana bread, inside a cool chocolate cake, with cold ice cream as a sauce. It's so fucking good what the fuck, it's like you guys put MSG in all the ingredients to make it. The combination of warm, cool, cold, with the homemade flavour of banana bread taken to a gourmet level is tearing. Also the gooseberry is edible, did not know that until Erin helped me with that. It tastes like a blackberry with all the flavour stripped away and filled with water. Cathy, you did a great job on that recipe, and "kitchen staff" you did a great job on making it. The kitchen staff really know what they're doing. The front staff is great. Evan was professional, and mature. Erin was friendly, insightful, funny, attentive, loveable, and at times over-considerate. In a good way, I see it as a part of her charm. Erin's so sweet, oh god I think I might be in love lol You have such a wonderful caring communicative staff, and athletically pleasing place here. I just pray it's really like that behind the kitchen between all of you Definitely the "go to place" in Whitby. read more

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I was in the mood for fish tacos, so I googled what was local to me. I've had them at a couple of local Mexican restaurants in Whitby and they were only so so. Tonight I ordered from Smash Kitchen and Bar. (75 Consumers drive, Whitby) Holy moly. It comes with two tacos for $16.00 but they are huge. Everything is fresh, fish is cooked perfectly, the chipotle aioli has good heat without being overwhelming. I picked up my order (delivery services are killing restaurants) and the staff were polite and prompt. I'll definitely be back, these were excellent! read more

Smash - Fish tacos - Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

Nice spot close to the highway and the movie theatres. Went for a romantic date with my husband. I would technically give this place a 3.5. It was good, good food, good service. I wasn't disappointed. However it wasn't great or excellent. Decor was nice, trendy and modern. We were sat immediately and our waitress was attentive. Bathroom was clean. Food was good as well. Hubby got the pasta with I think it wad braised beef. It tasted like the noodles were made in house which is special. I got the chicken with mac and cheese. The cucumbers were actually a delicious side. I enjoyed them very much. Mac and cheese was good. I had the standard one, tbh I didn't see anything to write home about. Both of us enjoyed our food and felt the portions were good. Overall a nice night out... but nothing Id brag to my friends about. read more

Smash - Chicken and mac and cheese. Worth a try. I actually really liked the cucumbers and the gravy for the chicken. - Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

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Visited Smash Kitchen's new Whitby location and had an AMAZING experience! Decor: 5/5 THIS PLACE IS SO TRENDY. Smash Kitchen is a favourite for many people in the GTA but it's for the food and service, not exactly for the decor. But DAMN this place is nice. It looks so upscale and hip that you'd assume the food costs way more, but it's on par or even cheaper than prices at a regular chain restaurant. I'd come here all the time if this was what the Markham site looked like. Food: 5/5 The food at Smash is always amazing, and this location is no exception. Our go tos are always their burgers/sandwiches because there aren't many places that make a burger as good as Smash does. We got the Smash burger, as well as the Chicken & Bacon sandwich (it has avocado in it!). For sides, we upgraded from the regular fries to truffle sweet potato fries (oh man if you like truffle oil, this is a MUST order), and the mini LA mac and cheese. It doesn't sound like a lot of food but we were absolutely stuffed and I had to pack half of my sandwich and mac & cheese to go. Service: 5/5 All of the staff were super attentive and friendly. We didn't even know our soft drink came with free refills until they asked us! In terms of COVID, they are definitely following the precautions and doing everything they can to make sure that everyone is able to stay safe. The restaurant is SPOTLESS - the staff are constantly sanitizing and wiping down everything. I wouldn't feel worried at all coming here. I 10/10 recommend this place. If you're a local and you've been thinking of trying this restaurant, just do it. You absolutely won't regret it. read more

Smash - chicken & bacon sandwich with mini LA Mac & Cheese - Bars Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

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The food was just awful...so poorly prepared that it tasted like it was frozen meals. The server was good They placed in a back room with zero ambiance and just some tables and chairs pushed together. I would not return to this location. read more

Excellent atmosphere and food great Service wonderful Price average Great for watching sports around the bar. read more

I found this place when I looked up nice restaurants in the area. This place has a nice vibe, the staff are very cheery and welcoming. I ordered the special, which was called the sweet & smoky flat iron, and a white sangria. It's a steak cooked to order with chimichurri on it, fries on the side. I ordered a side gravy as well. The fries were alright. The gravy was very nice tasting, but such a small portion for the amount of fries given (and it cost 3$ for it!). The steak was cooked perfectly, so I have to commend them on this, as not everywhere can do it right. The steak was bland, along with the chimichurri which was oily. I ate what I could, but in the end couldn't finish it because it was just bland. The sangria was more like orange juice with a hint of wine than a fruity sangria. I'm not sure I will go back, or if I do, I will be more careful about what I choose, maybe something that will be more flavourful. read more

Honestly? I didn't expect much. The location has never lent itself to fantastic restaurants. However, after going to Smash for brunch, I was incredibly happily proven wrong. First off, get the cornbread because it's fantastic. Just... insane. Get it. After that we both (my fiancée and I) got eggs Benedict. I got the seafood (on crabcakes) and her, the traditional. Honestly? Just go try it for yourself. I was pleasantly surprised. read more

This was our first experience at Smash, but certainly not our last. Good food and friendly staff. The Calamari was excellent. Deep Fried Calamari. read more

This is in a good location in Whitby, and the servers are great. Extremely knowledgeable and very attentive. The croquettes are really good. The drinks are a little pricy, but good. read more

This place was truly amazing. The food was truly divine and I loved every second of it. One thing that I would recommend from this menu is the mac & cheese. And also look for their specials because I have a lot of deals. read more

Smash has always been one of my favourite restaurants in Unionville, and I was so happy to hear that another location was opening closer to me in Durham region. The interior of the restaurant is stunning and really suits the vibe of modern comfort food. The staff is extremely quick and attentive. And the food, as usual, is to die for. We ordered the corn bread to start off, and had the fish tacos and home fried butter milk chicken as our entrees. Normally I would've taken pictures of these dishes but we dug right in! This location is still new and we were seated without reservations, but I'm sure in a few weeks with the amazing food and service it'll be very tough to find seating without a reservation. read more

Went for brunch with my family. Pros: online reservations (booking was fast and easy, we were able to get our desired time with no problem, even on very short notice), food tasted good, service was friendly. Cons: it's definitely a higher price point. To give you an idea, a glass of orange juice is $6. I had a BBQ brisket breakfast hash which was about $20, if memory serves. We were seated at a booth that didn't feel conducive to conversation among the 3 of us. We had an attentive waiter but we felt rushed by him. We were in the middle of eating and he asked if we wanted to-go containers (like, no...?) And it wasn't even busy or a line waiting! I would eat here again but probably only for a special occasion brunch or something, and only if another one of my brunch go-to's wasn't available. read more

Amazing new establishment in Whitby!!! I travelled all the way from downtown Toronto for their yummy food :)! the service is always so warm and extremely professional. You will be treated like family:) VERY IMPRESSED by their covid 19 precautions I felt very safe dining with my family and grandma on the patio! Mac & cheese and fried chicken are my personal favs... along with the spicy Queso dip and the guac for appetizers!!! You won't be disappointed also the establishment is stunning. Good work! A+++++ read more

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