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Wow, I'm not one to give low ratings but I feel compelled to after my experience here. I really had high hopes for this restaurant after seeing posts about the food. I will say that the interior is very nice and modern. Service was quick - we did take out and our order was done right on time. When I got home and opened the takeout boxes, I was so disappointed. We got the lamb rack and the lobster risotto and the total came to $97.18. The portions were so small. The lobster risotto came in a small takeout box that was only half full. The portions for the lamb rack was small as well and looked sad in the box. The lobster risotto tasted good. That's why this didn't get a lower rating. The lamb was okay. I feel like we could make it at home for just as good or even better. Definitely not worth the $97. Overall, I was very sad after this meal. It was supposed to be dinner for a celebration. We finished everything so quickly and found ourselves searching for somewhere else to order from afterwards.
You win some and you lose some... taking a fat L . Went on a double date at Terre Rouge, food and service was average towards below average... My friend ordered a Lobster Bisque and the server was like "you know it's soup right"... I don't think he was very impressed... The Lobster bisque was super watered down... Ordered half a dozen of French Kiss... They ordered half a dozen of French Kiss and Raspberry Point. When the oysters were placed we asked the server which was which and she didn't even know... The oysters were also not cleaned properly... The Lobster Risotto was flavourless mush.. the Duck Confit was only satisfactory...DO YOU SEE HOW DRY THE DUCK IS?! I don't remember this place being so bad .... I seriously hope quality control and improvements are made... I'm so unhappy with how disorganized and rude the staff are, the bad food didn't make it any better I also felt super bad cause I made the reservations... My girl looked at me and said "Can we please never come back?" My friends always trust my recommendations and I felt like I really let them down this time
Nice restaurant but the price is quite expensive, close to fine dining price but not yet to that level. I tried their set dinner with wine pairing for additional charge. Good experience but again the price is too expensive in terms of food and wine. Tried once is enough for me.
If I'm posting strictly for the $1 Lucky Lime oysters that we had on a Thursday, I would say 5 stars cuz it was a great deal and it tasted fresh and just what I had wanted! The old fashioned was more like a 3 star ... although I think it was more a 2.75... sorry! Escargots with bread was great! Chef came out and gave us more as we still had a bit to polish off. Steak had good flavour too. The rest of the meal were ok. Great presentation for the dessert! Just a bit on the sweet side for personal taste preferences. Would go back for the oyster deals!!
Highly recommend getting the bone marrow and steak tartare here. So fresh and flavourful and perfect to start any meal. I'd recommend the black cod as well as its smooth and flakey. For desserts, do NOT miss out on their molten lava cake. It's honestly one of the best ones I've had to date. Came here on a Thursday and it was pretty busy. Highly recommend to make reservations to avoid wait. Check out @ooi.eats for all food reviews and your next foodie adventure!
Came here with my family last night for a birthday celebration. It wasn't completely packed but it was still busy given that it was a Friday night. I had a slightly different experience this time. We were seated upstairs this time and I found it a bit noisy. I much prefer dining in the main floor unless you are with a group of friends and wanted a bit of the buzzing vibe. Food wise, I wasn't as impressed as I was last time. I got the 4-course Prix Fixe menu again which was still $60. Price wise it's still a good deal. The most memorable dish was the starter dish, beef tartare. It was simply delicious...just melt-in-your-mouth! The 2nd course was the lobster tacos which was only okay...nothing special. I was also surprised that there was no choice on the dessert. I think it was a baileys' soufflé which was good but it would have been nice to have a choice. There were also other dishes that my family ordered from the a la carte menu which they thought was only okay. I think that the best option is still the Prix Fixe menu. I probably won't be coming back anytime in the near future unless I'm craving for beef tartare.
Atmostphere Upscale, intimate, rustic, 90s music, thoughtful decor The ambiance when we came in was classy and upscale. It was us and another table. 2 groups of well dressed clients. About 20mins later a flood of casual clients came in with sweat pants, hoodies and kids. It's not the restaurant's fault but it felt like a Kelsey's or Boston pizza after that point. Service Patient, courteous, attentive, friendly Lora served us for my mom's birthday dinner on the second floor of Terre Rouge. I think the second floor has a more open and welcoming atmosphere than the first floor. Lora was a perfect waitress and gave us enough time to look at the menu, order drinks and spaced out each course properly. She gave my mom samples of wine to help her decide on one. Huey, who I think is the manager was also very thoughtful and courteous. A few utensils and a wine glass was dropped during service and all the staff didn't hesitate to make sure everyone was safe and apologized for disturbances. Food Most importantly, food. The menu is simple, one page. Some people get anxious at the sight of plethora of choices and my mom is one of those people. The prix fixe ($60) and tasting menu ($90) are a good choice for those types of people. We ordered the prix fixe and wasn't disappointed. Beer and wine is around $11 per serving. Cocktails, add a few dollars. Maybe it was all the negative reviews that gave me a lowered expectation but the food here is up to par. We had a chance to try all the options of the prix fixe menu with 2 people. The highlights for me were the mains. The duck came in 2 generous portions of duck breast cooked to your liking with a nice layer of fat. They were crusted with black and white sesame seeds and sauced up with a light sweet sauce. The rich duck is balanced with zucchini, cauliflower, other veggies and 2 dollops of cauliflower puree. I've had a few black cod dishes in my day and this one is on par. Cooked to perfection, the cod was smooth and soft. And you can't go wrong with miso. The soft texture was balanced with a crunchy cod croquette. The spinach risotto was well done too. The beef tartare was nice. I liked the capers in it. The brulee'd fois gras was interesting. I liked the contrast in texture more than the added sweetness. But it was a good dish none the less. We were disappointed about the lobster tacos. The chipotle sauce over powered the dish so much that you could probably put anything in it and call it lobster. And cutting the lobster in to tiny cubes doesn't do the lobster justice either. But all in all great experience.
![[Coconut Creme Brulee] $12 - highly recommend ordering this with the coffee! :D](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/Ihs812ayprRMHzAMo_PLpA/258s.jpg "[Coconut Creme Brulee] $12 - highly recommend ordering this with the coffee! :D")
This was a Christmas lunch organized by the company I work for. This being said, I've also included the prices for what we were provided to eat just so you have an idea of what the price range would have been in theory to actually dine here! [Coffee] $3 - it was pretty standard coffee. I honestly had more than I probably should have just because it went well with the dessert! The coffee really helped me appreciate each flavor of the dessert to its fullest extent so I highly recommend ordering a cup of coffee. [Soup] $9 - after seeing the price point it is typically served at, I really hope that they give a bigger portion when you order it off the menu. It's honestly not a big portion but it was good for what it was. I would describe it as a fancier version of a chicken noodle soup. Beware: it has just the right amount of black pepper in it for me but my colleagues said it was too much for them! [Tuna & Salmon] $17 - this was a plate that every four people shared. It consisted of a tuna and salmon tartate type spread that was served to us with wonton chips and bread! The spread tasted of yuzu which kind of has a citrusy flavor - I found it to be delicious and really wished they served us one plate of this for every two people instead! Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of it because I was so hungry that I just dove right into eating it [Steak Frites] $25 - honestly, the steak was what I was waiting for as it was the main course for what I chose off the set menu. Given its price point, I can kind of understand why I received the quality of meat that I ate. The flavors of the steak were all there and the sauce on it was marvelous. The only thing that truly took away from this dish was how many tendons I encountered while eating the steak. I honestly was getting to a point where I had to cut the steak into pieces no bigger than a dime to avoid hitting tendons. Otherwise, it would have been a dish I highly recommend. [Coconut Creme Brulee] $12 - this was so delicious! I wish it came in a bigger portion because of how much I liked it. I highly recommend ordering a cup of coffee as you eat this dessert. I also recommend having coffee with it because then maybe you'll be able to savor it for longer than I did. I pretty much scarfed it down without a second though and then was met with instant regret because it was all gone. Do I recommend this place? If you're looking for good food at a relatively mid to high price point, heck yes! The service we received is tough to comment on in a general sense as we had the whole upper floor booked out. This meant that we had two servers strictly dedicated to us. They were very warm and friendly though!
Horrible Valentine's Day experience! They offered a set menu ($100 per person) that has little selection, all the tables are so close to each other, you can hear the whole conversation from the tables next to you. Waiters were not attentive, disappointing food. Only go if you want your date to be ruined!
Immediately upon walking through the door you have a choice of being seated on the lower level with a view of the open kitchen, or the upper level with the bar. There is also a patio on the second floor with quite a sizeable space. The decor is relatively minimalistic with not too much going on and it feels like a very modern take on a French restaurant with hints of a verdant touch. In terms of food I ordered the charcuterie board to start, bone marrow and escargot. The Charcuterie board had plenty of salted meats, cheeses and pickles. There was an assortments or preserved meats, perhaps 3 total kinds and also 3 different kinds of cheese including blue and cheddar. There was pickled cauliflower, olives and gherkins but a downside was that it wasn't explained by the waiter. Bone marrow was delicious and very traditional. Baked with some breadcrumbs on top and served with bread. Nothing wrong about it and it was cooked well. The escargots were well cooked but very buttery as one would expect. Many of these appetizers are served with bread of some kind and that's something that you may have to consider while ordering. The mains we ordered were the Bouillabaisse and the Duck Breast. The Bouillabaisse was nice and fresh with shrimp, mussels, calamari and scallops. Everything aside from the small scallops were extremely fresh though there was chunks of overcooked celery in it. All in all it was lacking a sort of punch, acidity and colour that one would expect from a saffron broth. As for the Duck Breast it was served perfectly cooked with a nice butternut puree. The duck could have used a little more seasoning or brining as it was a little bland on its own but with the orange reduction it has plenty flavour. The puree was nice and smooth but could have used a slight touch more butter to soften the acidity of the butternut and to make it just that bit better. There is a drink menu full of unique and interesting beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. I cannot speak to their quality myself but the guests I ate with informed me that they were quite good. The service from the waiter was quite good and he was attentive and kind. All in all quite a good meal though the food could be improved with just a touch more.
Fanciful fusion food but also sluggishly slow service. Service: The waiter and waitress were very professional, with frequent water refills and plate and cutlery changes after each course. The food took a long time to arrive (especially the wait for the appetizers), our meal lasted an entirety of 2 hours. Food: Complimentary bread and butter to start, pretty standard. The beef tartare was excellent, no gamey taste and the texture with the quail egg was tender, not chewy. The foie gras was executed very well, but the hawthorne compote made it a bit on the sweeter side, almost like a dessert. The black cod was the signature dish, with a the fantastic croquette to balance the rich flaky and sweet texture of the fish. The lamb chops were also seasoned very well, with a sweet and tangy barbeque taste, although the rapini was a bit bitter. Finally, the bailey's "soufflé" was a perfect way to finish the meal, resembling almost like an ice cream/tiramisu. Overall: The quality of the food rivals spots in the downtown core, and wouldn't hesitate to return. Would have loved to try the surf and turf pasta but it wasn't on the menu anymore. Tip: Sit upstairs for a more casual/lounge feel, and downstairs for more natural lighting. Check the menu items before you go, because their website isn't the most up-to-date.
I'm glad this place opened up again. Been missing some good ol french cuisine. Their terrace patio is small but nice. Over looks the water fountian/ ice rink. Good amount of shade. Went there for a quick lunch and a few drinks. Ton Collins was very refreshing and suited the weather. The menu had most of the usual favorites but We ordered the pre fixe option and a Bone marrow to start. I'm am very impressed with how the presentation and the food quality was. Most pre fixe menus are smaller portions of the main selections but these were the same portions. Great value and a good choice if you want to try several menu items. Beef tartare.- was nice and done very nicely. It was almost meal in itself. Bone marrow. - it was very nice as well. However, I would have preferred a little less seasoned. And the escargot was very well done. Black cod. Ok...first time having this dish...very good IMHO ..highly reccomend. Light with just a touch of sweetness. Steak frites- done nicely.. can't really complain as it wasnt my dish. Overall, a great experience..bravo for stepping up your game ! I am definitely repeating..
Bone marrow & escargot dish was not hot/warm when it arrived; it was rather cold which was disappointing. Also, the steak was not cooked as requested. Three people got different requests: medium, medium rare and rare. The rare and medium were overcooked while the medium rare was undercooked. The size of the cuts were inconsistent. Also, the amount of fries on one's steak frites was significantly more than another at our table. Automatic gratuity of 18% for large group (we had 7 but they counted us as 8).
8 years ago
I visited Terre Rouge when it's first opened. This time we tried their tasting menu. Hmmm.... it's kind of disappointing. Is Steamed black cod a french cuisine? It looks like Chinese food. I found 4 pieces of little bones... it's totally unacceptable. the waitress said she would let the chef know... For apology, they offered us nitrogen ice cream, however, we found that the table next to us also had tasting menu and they had nitrogen ice cream as well. So?? the service is good but the waitress forgot to ask us if we'd like to have coffee or tea. That's the most important part for me to finish the dinner. Luckily we were upstairs today though it's crowded. Their exhausted/ventilation system is still not good. It's one of the reason I did not come back since last visit. read more
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Their patio just opened so a lot missing from the menu but the ambiance was nice. Good was ok and overpriced. I had a guava juice for 12$ which is absolutely insane! Anyways, overall ok experience but really nice place. Steak was overdone though when I ordered medium rare so wouldn't come here for just the food.... read more
Really enjoy this place for a relaxing dinner with family. Selection of French dishes are great and they do a great twist on French + American fushion dishes such as fois grass French fries. I got the Lobster and Steak linguine and it was such a large portion, well worth the price for both lobster and steak. The steak wasn't over cooked and the lobster tasted really fresh. My friend got the fish with risotto and both were flavoured really well. Didn't taste too heavy and balanced each other well. Overall would recommend coming here for some great French food in Markham! read more
9 years ago
What a disappointment. We were super excited to see a new restaurant open in our neighbourhood, until we actually tried it. Unfortunately, the one star is for food, service, and value. My mom, who lives downtown, was excited to see this restaurant and wished to try Terre Rouge bc it is so close to my home. We walked in at about 3pm ish, about a month or two after their grand opening. It wasn't too busy but they had a few tables leaving as we got seated and a larger group coming in for dinner as we were on our way out. -yes, that's how long we waited for our food... We walked in, no one greeted or acknowledged us for a couple of minutes and then finally someone came by and seated us. It was all good until we ordered our food and only one of our dishes came out. I ordered a chicken Caesar salad and my mom ordered a duck confit. I thought my dish was ok.. and then I was almost done with it, I had to refrain myself from finishing it bc my mom's dish wasn't ready yet. (I'm a slow eater, btw) We tried getting someone's attention to ask about her dish, no one came around or bothered to see how I was doing with my salad and with an update to my mom's dish. Finally, her food arrived and she was sorely disappointed, as the protein was dry and tiny, over a bed of French fries! We were expecting mashed potato, as the waiter said but, French fries they were. Anyhow, this is our journey as to how we saw the lunch crowd leave the restaurant as we were seated and then saw the dinner crowd come in as we asked for the bill. For such a highly anticipated, new coming, French Bistro in our 'hood, Terre Rouge was a sore disappointment, both to me, my mom, and even my friends who have visited the restaurant more recently. Don't bother, take your $$ elsewhere. You'll thank me later. read more
8 years ago
French fusion in the heart of downtown Markham. Cool decor, inventive food. Bone marrow with escargot was adequate, but somewhat overpriced at $19 considering size and quantity of escargot. Wasn't a fan of the sweetness of the Fois gras torchon. Food service was good, servers were friendly and efficient. However the hostess did not look happy with her job, barely said a word and had a scowl on her face. Maybe she was having a bad night. Might go back to try some other dishes, but overall not really impressed. read more
5 years ago
First dine in meal after lockdown. The truffle frites were delicious and I ate them so fast I forgot to take a photo. Black cod was a little over cooked but flavor is wonderful. Lamb was cooked perfectly. The red wine ice cream takes some time but it was worth the wait! I must say the ice cream was so delicious and unlike anything I've tried in the past. Our waitress was friendly and I'm glad to see this business reopening. Will come again. read more
8 years ago
Originally we were gonna hit up a festival nearby. However, due to the amount of people and lack of parking. We had to change venue. Furthermore, it was getting late and we didn't want to delay anymore as both my girlfriend and I were getting very hungry, and so we decided to go to Terre Rouge. Note: My first experience was very decent. Here's an updated review. Since it was a summer night, we decided to sit at the upstairs patio. We were led to our table by one of the host, and he is superbly entertaining. He ensures the atmosphere is amazing for his guest. The view on the upstairs patio is excellent and it overlooks the merry go round right next to the restaurant. The air was nice and even though it was warm, it felt nice to sit outside and enjoy a nice dinner. After going through the menu, we decided to order the truffle pizza, mushroom risotto and chicken. After a short wait, the pizza came first. There were an amazing amount of truffle this time. (I recalled I made a comment from my last visit, the truffle felt a bit short?) So this time I felt the chef added more truffle and there were so much more flavour to the pizza. We liked this a lot! Then the risotto and chicken both came after. The risotto was done right with amount of texture. Also the mushroom flavour was spot on with just right amount of earthy flavour. Furthermore, the cheese was just done right that mixed in with the risotto. Onto the chicken, this was roasted perfectly. I was expecting a piece of chicken breast. But I was given a whole half of a cornish hen. The chicken was roasted just right where it is still juicy. Further, the skin was roasted where there aren't any burn marks. So much flavour went into it. I love the veggie combo that went with the dish too. Then we wanted dessert and we chose the coconut creme brulee. Pretty good I must add. Just the right amount of coconut flavour. Overall experience was great and the food quality has improved a lot. Plus they played some very fitting lounge music at night to add to the atmosphere. And one thing I must add, my food came out piping hot and still tasty. read more
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Hi Clement…
9 years ago
This restaurant is definitely chic and polished. I have nothing bad to say about the food. I dined here twice and tried many of their items. Overall, I thought they were cooked and executed well. The price is fair. It is not cheap but I don't think I over paid. I mean, $30 for a cod dish is very reasonable nowadays. For the service, I can't even say it was bad either. It was professional and attentive. So why is this only 3 stars? I feel while it delivered on quality of food, it failed to deliver an EXPERIENCE. The people working there didn't seem very happy to be there or excited about the dishes they are offering. and effectively that didn't make me feel very happy and excited either. This is an up scale French restaurant, not a Milestone. Give us some warmth and personality! CONNECT us with the food we are eating read more
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Hi Charlene…
6 years ago
Came back with friends for Terre Rouge's signature miso black cod dish with risotto on a Monday night for a birthday, and was SO DISAPPOINTED AND SHOCKED to see they've changed their menu - their signature dish has now changed to a black cod dish (no miso) with kidney beans, even though the menu still refers to black cod with parmesan risotto. :( I've been a return customer since the restaurant's inception, but I won't be back unless their menu offers their signature dish again. :( read more
8 years ago
This restaurant definitely deserves better reviews than what it has. I go out to eat quite often and never write reviews, but after this experience I felt like I had write something. This was probably one of the best fine dining experiences that I've had in Markham and the only place that I've experience that is pulling off molecular gastronomy well. We had their tasting menu which was a STEAL considering the portion sizes and the quality food. My favourite dishes were foie gras torchon - extremely unique play with textures, flavours, and temperature - and the black cod - seasoned and cooked perfectly. The chef even came over to meet us and ask us what we thought about each of his dishes. The decor was very cool and modern. Great place to grab a drink, for date night, or to wine and dine someone. Definitely going to try and go back, hopefully become regulars! read more
5 years ago
Decided to give this place a try, as it claimed to be a higher end restaurant. Wow was I disappointed. Very small portions. Meatballs in "spaghetti and meatballs" tasted exactly like those you'd get frozen boxed in grocery store / IKEA. Had better spaghetti and meatballs at East Side Mario's (and that's a pretty low standard to beat). Even with BOGO offer it wasn't worth it. The truffle pizza tasted ok, but you can see how tiny of a portion it is in my photo. Overall, even though I got BOGO on these items, it wasn't even worth it at that price. Extremely disappointed they would charge this much for their food. read more
So came here for my birthday lunch. Service was not attentive at all. Did not asked how my food was. Rude attitude! I asked my waiter if it's a different chef at night or afternoon, he said the cod at night is a risotto one. That's not the point. The quality went down. It's different. Bad attitude and I don't feel welcomed. The wagyu tasted worse than cayon creek and keg. I am not asking for Blueblood steakhouse quality. Not coming back myself. Totally not an enjoyable experience and not recommending this venue to any of my friends. read more
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Hi Amy…
This restaurant deserves higher reviews! I've read over the negative reviews, and I can't say that I share a similar experience. Our food arrived perfectly made and aesthetically plated by friendly wait staff. The scallop carpaccio was quite generous with scallops and the buttery sauce made it incredibly savoury. I will definitely order this again next time! The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and was one of the best steaks I'd eaten all year. The peppercorn sauce was also excellent, and the frites were definitely a cut above, especially with the aioli sauce. The lava cake was also decadent and paired well with the ice cream. However, the mascarpone cheesecake left much to be desired. My friend had the duck salad and said that the meat was moist inside with a nice crispy exterior. As you can imagine from the restaurant's name, the interior has a red light accent that makes the food pictures appear a bit on the red side. The upper floor is also perfect for larger groups or corporate parties. Terre Rouge is located in Downtown Markham, right next to the carousel / merry-go-round. Highly recommend this place! read more
6 years ago
I love summer patios. And really how many summer patios have you been to that has a view of a carousel??? Tried out their virgin drinks ... which was refreshing and tasty (since I can't drink at the moment). Their beef tartare and their salmon tartare was both delicious! As was their lobster tacos and truffle fries... down to their mini cubed lemon meringue. They would be great for a corporate party in that space! Definitely a beautiful standalone restaurant right next to the carousel in downtown Markham! read more
7 years ago
I love this place for a relaxing dinner. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I have come here several times and each time was great. This evening I had the wagu striploin and it was cooked very good, soft and tender. The sauce could have been better but overall very good. The waiter was able to have the chef make me a garden salad that was not on the menu. It was super delicious and light. I loved it so much. Overall I love this place and would recommend everyone to try it once. read more
VENUE/AMBIANCE (4 stars) Not a lot of parking and the entrance was difficult to see clearly. We drove past it the first time around. The two story restaurant is new and modern, elegantly decorated and clean. When we arrived for our reservation, our table was still being prepared so we were seated at the bar with water while we waited. The restaurant was not very busy when we arrived on Friday night around 8:30pm, probably 4-5 tables seated. The second floor was not open. SERVICE (4 stars) Courteous and attentive, if a little overbearing, service. The front of house manager seated us at the bar and notified us of the wait for our table. Not long after, another waiter came by to let us know they were still clearing the table. I did appreciate the coat check service (we were given number tokens to pick up our coats after). The waiter took our orders correctly but could benefit from a little more study of menu offerings. There were some specials and upgrades we inquired about but he was unable to give us a definitive answer without checking. (i.e.Q: How much is it to upgrade to truffle frites? A: $3) He was more than happy to split the bill for our group of 11 which we were grateful for. FOOD (3 stars) We ordered a charcuterie board and beef tartare to start. Both items were well presented and delicious. I like that some of the ingredients were sourced locally in Ontario. For mains, I ordered the steak frites and upgraded to truffle frites. My boyfriend ordered the chicken. The steak portioning is smaller than expected and tough but cooked to the requested medium rare. Truffle frites were delicious. The chicken was cooked well but was missing a certain restaurant quality. I note that not everyone got the same amount of fries, some significantly less. My friend commented that the lamb chops were really good. I ordered their dessert to end the meal - a mixed berry pavlova - which I really enjoyed. Plating was beautiful. QUALITY/VALUE (3) At $28 for maybe four ounces of steak, I think Terre Rouge has priced their menu too high for the quality and quantity of food. Dessert items at $12 - $14 apiece is also higher than similar restaurants in the area. Beers come at $9-10 a pint and cocktails start at $13, which is reasonable. The bill came to $115 for two people after 18% gratuity as we were in a large group. OVERALL 3.5 stars read more
9 years ago
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Hi Andy - we understand that you're very upset with your service, and…
Love love love this place! I've came here twice and I absolutely adore this place. I've heard from friends that they've received mediocre service so I'm surprised at the reviews. Food is amazing. I've ordered from both the regular menu and their tasting menu and enjoyed both times immensely. Beef tartare - good sized portion for an appetizer. Good flavour. Bone marrow - interesting switch up with an escargot addition. Not a lot of places serve it in Markham and I appreciate finding another one in Markham Steak is meh. Honestly, everything else is better. Maybe I had to step up to the Wagyu. Dessert - must order! I had their lava cake with hydrogen seasme ice cream. The lava cake was made with excellent chocolate and the sesame ice cream was an interesting change to reg ice cream. Had to crack it open to eat. Tasting menu - a group of us girls came to try it out and this was what I enjoyed the most. The food is excellent for both taste and visual. Variety was excellent. They were able to accommodate any changes or adjustments with a small fee. And very filling! I also like the service here contrary to others. They have character and I think it comes across as genuine and a little spunky. They also make really good drink recos. Enjoy! read more
9 years ago
We came to Terre Rouge for a family dinner at 6 pm and were disappointed to find out that they had already sold out of the beef wellington. I can understand certain entrees not being available towards the end of dinner service, but if you haven't done enough prep to meet the needs of the first round of diners, then that's a problem. I haven't seen any pics of the Wellington so if it's not available, take it off the menu rather than lie and say it's sold out. As we sat down, we noticed all our plates were dirty, and cutlery had fingerprints all over them. Even the replacement dishes we asked for were dirty and had to ask again to get them replaced. We noticed other tables had bread, but our server never bothered to bring us any, so we had to specifically ask for some. The bread was so stale and dry, I would rather not have had any. For a French-style restaurant, this bread was one of the worst I've had. So not a great start to our dining experience... We ended up ordering: - Carrots and Beets salad ($13) - the sweetness and crunch of the candied quinoa goes well with the rest of the dish. This was quite refreshing and a good starter. - Calamari ($13) - the batter is too thick making the Calamari a little too doughy and not crisp. The tzatziki was also a little too dense. Had better Calamari elsewhere. - Duck Confit ($25) - the duck itself was very tender and tasty, but the portion was a tad small and the sauce a little too sweet. The mashed potato and corn reminds me of the old hungry-man microwave TV dinners I used to eat as a child. Not very sophisticated and perhaps that's why they added the beer foam to try and elevate the dish. Sadly the beer foam just doesn't work. The beer flavor doesn't compliment the duck in any way, and within a few mins the foam deflates, and you are left with a puddle of beer on your plate. Not impressed. - Black Cod ($32) - the black cod was very tasty and done well. The spinach risotto was also quite good. The portion is too small for the price though. - 18 oz Ribeye ($49) - the steak here is a decent cut of ribeye, but nothing extraordinary (say Costco quality). Of course, you can't compare this place to a high-end specialty steakhouse like Jacobs. But let's compare to another French restaurant like Bacchanal with a similar price point. They have a 38 oz 60 day aged bone-in ribeye for $57 (if you subtract out the cost of the three sides it gets bundled with). So for a similar price, you get more meat and far superior quality of meat with better texture and flavour. So paying $49 for an 18 oz Costco-grade ribeye is overpriced in my opinion. - Molten Lava Cake ($12) - the molten lava cake itself was quite good. But the liquid nitrogen black sesame ice cream is a total gimmick. Very lumpy and not well prepared. I've had better black sesame ice cream as a complimentary dessert at many Japanese restaurants. For better liquid nitrogen ice cream, go to Cool N2. Overall, the food quality isn't up to par with other French restaurants at a similar price point (for example Bacchanal is better in every way except for the commute downtown). They try to impress with gimmicks like the beer foam and liquid nitrogen ice cream rather than focus on developing better flavor and food preparation techniques. The atmosphere is really nice, and I like the open concept kitchen. The service is a little slow, but decent. I wasn't too impressed that the head executive chef was busy chatting up all his buddies and delivering food only to them while the expeditor was busy doing all the real work. Rather than coordinating with the rest of the culinary team as a head chef should be doing, he was doing remedial tasks like putting leftover food in takeout boxes. Interesting... Currently, there isn't much competition in the up-town area for French-style cuisine, so I suppose they can get away with running their restaurant the way they are now. But for the price they are charging, I would much rather make the trek downtown to experience much better quality French cuisine. They just opened, so hopefully, they can improve the menu and quality of the food to justify the price they are charging. read more
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Hi Robert…
I was eager to try Terre Rouge, a beautiful cozy restaurant adjacent to the Pride of Canada carousel in the Downtown Markham area. I was able to get a same day (same hour) reservation via Open Table. Upon walking in I was impressed by the green feature wall. There are stairs leading to the second floor which has a bar. There is enough space upstairs to perhaps hold a private function or larger groups, with a terrace overlooking the carousel and what will eventually be the Marriott hotel. We were seated at a window-side table for two with a calming view of the carousel. There were a few larger groups, but the main floor area seems best suited for groups of 8 people or less. I like that this restaurant offers a tasting menu option, something not offered readily in Markham. Tasting menu is $85 for 7 courses. We opted to select the pizza, steak frites, and the salmon from the a la carte menu. We were served bread to start with a small amount of whipped butter. The pizza arrived first. It was presented nicely on a wooden pizza board. Unfortunately it was a miss for me as it was served cold, looked fairly unappealing, and taste-wise was underwhelming. I enjoy mushrooms a lot but I felt that I would have preferred to enjoy them in whole pieces where they would have added textural component to the pizza. Rather, the mushrooms were puréed into an unattractive brown sauce that sat on my pizza and under the cheese with a random frisée salad on top. Our steak frites and salmon dishes came together. The salmon had a nice crispy skin but was a tad underdone for my hubby's taste. It was served atop a bed of sautéed chickpeas and edamame beans. The steak was tender and cooked medium rare as I had requested. Unfortunately the grill marks were excessively charred, and thus each bite of steak tasted burnt. It was virtually inedible without cutting off the burnt areas of the steak. The fries were at least tasty, well seasoned, and crisp. The service staff were quite attentive generally and to our concerns. It was nice of the restaurant to not charge us for the steak, and they seemed receptive to feedback. The food is a bit pricey. We found parking in the lot on the north side of the carousel, or after hours, I imagine it one could park at the Remington presentation centre, west of the restaurant. I really wanted to like Terre Rouge because I was excited about the prospect of a Downtown Markham restaurant that offers a tasting menu. Unfortunately I was fairly underwhelmed by this initial experience. Recognizing they are still in their soft opening phase (they are awaiting their liquor license), I would probably return again to see if food consistency improves after opening week kinks are ironed out. read more
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Hi Arlene…
I came here on a Wednesday night for dinner around 5:30 pm. My date and I had the whole place to ourselves. It wasn't until around 6-6:30 when it started getting busy. We opted for the tasting menu which was $85 and we had high expectations for such a high price. Let's talk about the food: Amusebouche (black truffle on toast with Parmesan cheese) - It was good except the Parmesan cheese overwhelmed the black truffle. Tuna (ceviche, yuzu, ginger, crispy barley) - This was standard. I liked the yuzu but the citrus was a tad overwhelming if I was being critical. Foie Gras (mousse, pistachio, Hawthorn cherry compote, toast) - I've never been a fan of mousse foie gras because I find the texture weird and it loses its taste. Carrots & Beets (goat cheese, candied quinoa, maple tarragon vinaigrette) - This was good but not a standout. Black Cod (mizo glaze, spinach risotto, peashoots) - This is the highlight of the night. The fish was perfectly cooked and the mizo glaze wasn't too sweet. I would come back just for this. Panna cotta palate cleanser (bonus) - They were kind enough to give a palate cleanser that wasn't part of the tasting menu. I personally thought it was a weird choice to use panna cotta as a palate cleanser because it's almost a dessert. I was expecting something pickled but this sort of worked (but not really at the same time). I was just a bit confused. Duck (confit, charred corn, whipped potato, beer foam) - I thought that the beer foam went well with the duck but my boyfriend didn't think so. The duck itself was done well but the teriyaki sauce was a bit on the sweet side. It doesn't help that the corn is also sweet. Mascarpone Cheesecake (hazelnut brittle, balsamic reduction, seasonal fruits) - This was a very weird dish. I can't say I like it or hate it. The texture of the cheesecake is very much like melted cheese, it's very hard to pull apart (very cheesy and stretchy). The balsamic reduction paired with the cheesecake was not my favourite. I think the balsamic reduction would've worked if they put less on the plate. The tasting menu in general is very Asian inspired. I feel like this restaurant is going for a French-Asian fusion. I also find the tasting menu to be very sweet and sugary. Five out of the eight dishes had some sort of sugar involved. I know it's a very weird comment but it really affected the overall flavours of the tasting menu. By the time we got to the duck confit, I almost couldn't finish it because I was so overwhelmed. The timing of the tasting menu was also quite fast. That's usually not my complaint at a restaurant but because we were the only people at the restaurant, they brought out everything a tad too quickly. The service was good and the people were friendly. I think I'll give them several more months to work out the kink and I might go back to try their a la cart items. read more
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Hi Mel…
9 years ago
A new beautiful 2 floor restaurant behind the rink and the iconic Pride of Canada Carousel. Some parking spaces available as well. Inside was lovely too, and had the option of having our coats "checked in" which was really a coat rack behind the lectern. Ordered the Black Cod for $32 which was described on the menu to be miso-glazed black cod on a bed of spinach risotto, garnished with bonito flakes + peashoots + slice of beat. It tasted very delicious and was cooked perfectly; flesh slid off easily. A bite-sized piece of cod along with a forkful of risotto melded in together quite nicely. I did not like the peashoots; it didn't taste good with the cod marinade. Despite the overall dish tasting really good, I was surprised that even though we ordered from the non-tasting menu, it was still so small. Literally came back home and measured a piece of salmon fillet I had purchased vs the cod piece we received measured L =~3.8cm & W=~8cm. Good thing I had a big lunch so this size was perfect for me. Wouldn't recommend it to someone who was really hungry. There's lots of potential for this restaurant to improve. My main concern is the tip automation option on the credit card terminals which calculates tip after tax--I wholeheartedly hate this option. Because I liked this place, I decided to tip 15% BEFORE TAX. The pre-selected gratuity is like paying 30% to 45% on your pre-tax bill which is too much. In any event, exemplary service can warrant up to 20% but on my accord only. read more
![Terre Rouge - [VERY GOOD BUT VERY EXPENSIVE & SMALL] BLACK COD $32 - Miso Glaze, Peashoots, Spinach, Risotto, Bonito - French Near Me - Markham, Ontario](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/SpIk75XQiuD16rbG6k6IIA/348s.jpg "Terre Rouge - [VERY GOOD BUT VERY EXPENSIVE & SMALL] BLACK COD $32 - Miso Glaze, Peashoots, Spinach, Risotto, Bonito - French Near Me - Markham, Ontario")
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Hello Decim…
5 years ago
Came here as I searched for a French restaurant in GTA. The server recommended the tomahawk steak and the cook on the steak was spot on and the sides complimented the steak nicely. I enjoyed the appetizers (ceviche and foie gras). Would definitely come back to try other items on the menu. read more
8 years ago
I really enjoy my dinner here. The food is very good. You can see that the chef has put alot of effort into adding new elements to each dish. We had the bone marrow with escargot in it. The fro gras poutine, black cod and various dessert. Nitrogen sesame seed ice cream, molten lava cake and the vanilla ice cream. read more
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Hi Henry - thanks for the positive note! We're thrilled you enjoyed…
Terre Rouge is a beautiful restaurant conveniently located in downtown Markham. It serves contemporary French cuisine which is hard to find in the area. I came here for lunch with a client and she really enjoyed the experience. From the hostess to our awesome server Andrew, to the manager and last but certainly not the least, the chef, everyone made us feel really welcomed. It was truly a 5 star service experience. In terms of the price, I thought it was very reasonable. We both ordered the lunch prix fixe menu for $22 which comes with 2 courses. I ordered a salad and the black cod and it was delicious. The salad was simple but very refreshing with a creamy vinaigrette dressing, pickled red onions, roasted cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of sun flower seeds. I loved my cod on a bed of edamame beans and chickpeas. It was juicy and uber flavourful. The chef told us despite it looks like a simple dish, it's not. The cod was marinated for over a day while the vegetables are simmer in free range chicken broth. Healthy and delicious! My cup of tea. This is a great venue for client meetings and private functions as they do have a second floor with a projector screen. Lastly, I would be remised if I didn't compliment our awesome server Andrew. He is super professional, attentive, and accommodative. My client didn't realize her duck confit was served with fries, Andrew offered to change it to a salad for her. She was very pleased. When we asked for the directions to the ladies room, Andrew personally walked us up the stairs. This is a gesture that is only seen at high end restaurants. I will definitely host my next client event here and bring my friends back. read more
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Thank you Joanna - happy to hear that you and your client enjoyed…
Came again for dinner this time. Got calamari and this time there isn't any batter that has no calamari so it is better than last time. However the food for me is still pretty overpriced than what the quality I get. Got their special of the day for appetizer, which is uni on fresh scallops. The scallops seem fresh and so is uni but the sauce overpower the taste of those 2 seafood and all I taste is some type of butter and egg. For main course is steak and I had it in medium rare, but the meat is a bit tough and don't have any steak flavors. Overall, I think their lunch menu is better than dinner and they do have good service, just the food is not what I would pay for this price; at least for the steak or maybe I just had a bad cut. read more
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Hi Wendy…
Dropped by Terre Rouge after its grand opening, all excited for date night at this new French bistro... but left with a lot of disappointment? Overall, I would give food 2.5 stars, service 2 stars and ambiance 2.5 stars. However, I do note that this is a new restaurant and is probably working out the kinks. BEEF TARTARE ($16) The grass fed Angus beef tasted fresh with the quail egg. It was served with a couple slices of thin toast, and I thought the toast was a little too hard but this could be a personal preference. It was presented beautifully and a good starter - a try if you like your tartare! LOBSTER & MUSSELS ($33) For the price of $33, I expected better quality seafood and better portion. It was served with a bowl of mussels and half a lobster tail. The mussels were quite small and a handful of them were sandy, and the sauce/chilli was thin and not very flavourful. I would not recommend this dish. DUCK ($25) This was quite a confusing dish to me. The duck itself was cooked perfectly and it was presented beautifully; however, the sauce was overwhelmingly sweet. I ended up trying to avoid sauce on the duck and whipped potatoes. Also, I didn't really understand the beer foam on the side... Perhaps there was a special way to try it? Throughout the dinner service, our table didn't receive a lot of attention. Our server didn't try to start up conversation with us, except for asking if he can take away the dish. There was a point where we weren't finished with our food, the server already tried to take away the dish. We noticed other tables getting more attention, and small talks with the manager. Overall, service was curt, and we felt like they were trying to turn our table over as soon as possible. As for ambiance... We were seated on the main floor, in between 2 other tables of two, with a thin gap in between us. We were practically beside each other, and we could hear their conversations - to the point that I couldn't even hear my own boyfriend just across the table. (It almost felt like a lunchroom seating/the seating arrangement at Salad King...) The seating upstairs might be better, it seemed a lot more spacious and quiet. All in all, would I come back? Perhaps a second try since I noticed other reviews complimenting the black cod and steak. read more
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Hi Juu…
8 years ago
Upscale comfort food done with a twist. Foie gras poutine is very addictive - the au jus gravy is awesome. Burgers are my favorite from the lunch menu. So far the protein dishes have not disappointed! Always leave room for dessert! I highly recommend the lava cake with nitrogen black sesame ice cream and vanilla ice cream. read more
9 years ago
Overall experience 3.5 stars Came here for dinner on Valentine's day. They have a special price fixe menu, regular menu was not available. Atmosphere 4 stars The restaurants have seatings on two levels. Ground floor feels modern and chic with the open concept kitchen and big windows. Whereas second floor feels more cozy and intimate. We were seated on the second floor, it felt more romantic with the lights dimmed. Overall I enjoyed the atmosphere. Food 3.5 stars First course: beef tartare and tuna tataki I liked the seasoning on the beef tartare but it's a bit salty. Three small pieces of crostini came with the dish, I would recommend a few extra piece to go with the tartare Tuna tataki was refreshing but portion is quite small. Second course: scallops and escargots Scallops - good flavour, one of the scallop was cooked perfectly but the other one is slightly undercook Escargots - interesting pairing with the pastry. It was creamy and flavourful Main: steak frites Nothing special. But was cooked to the requested liking. However the garnish/vege portion of the dish was missing from my boyfriend's dish. Dessert: black sesame nitrogen icecream and molten lava cake First time trying liquid nitrogen Ice cream. It had a interesting texture. It was a good light dessert to end the meal Molten lava cake was rich and paired well with the vanilla icecream Price 3 stars The special menu was priced at $75 per person which I find was slightly op. $60 wouldve been more reasonable. Service 4 stars Service was prompt and not intrusive. Desserts took a bit longer than expected to get served (around 20min after main course) but we didn't really mind as we were chatting. read more
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Hi Sally…
9 years ago
Lunch with co-workers - party of 8 ppl Service - 1 star. Typical Chinese restaurant service - No service. No friendly smile and greetings. The waiter did not check on us during the meal. ** Note - we requested for separate bills and the waiter asked one of my coworkers to hand the bill to each person in the party. WTH??!! I am giving 1 star because the waiter refilled our water. Food - 2 stars. BLAND and lukewarm food. I have ordered "Lamb" from the lunch menu. The dish is 95% store bought pasta with bland tomato sauce + 4% cheese with no cheese taste + 1% of braised lamb with no lamb taste. 1 star is for the presentation and 1 star is for No msg that I did not get sick after the meal. ** Note - you have to ASK for bread and butter. Otherwise, they won't give it to you. ** Comments from coworkers - Black Cod: too sweet. Duck confit: sauce is sweet. Calamari: TOO MUCH BATTER. Can't taste the calamari. Soup - bland chicken broth. Price - way over priced. Totally not worth it. $3 for a very small cup of poor quality coffee (about 40% of a tall Starbucks coffee) - no refill. $ 4 for pop. In conclusion, I would not recommend this restaurant. I will not return. read more
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Hi Mian…
Came here last weekend (5 total) for dinner on Saturday night. We reserved in advance so we got our table fairly quickly. When we got our table, we were deciding where to sit as some of us did not know each other too well so we wanted to make it as comfortable as possible. The hostess basically just told us to sit down in a loud and satirical manner, which I thought was quite rude. I think as guests, we can take our time to decide where to sit as we weren't bothering nor affecting anyone around us. Thankfully, our waitress on the other hand was very nice and accommodating. For the appetizers, we ordered the foie gras mousse, bone marrow, calamari, beef tartare and truffle fries. I would pass on the foie geas and bone marrow..both were lacking in flavour. The beef tartare was probably the best app - full of flavour and zest. The calamari was alright. For the main, I had the black cod which was good. It was tender and the inside was moist. The green pea risotto was ok - just a tad sweet in my opinion. Others had the steak and frites. One person at our table ordered it medium rare but it literally came out well-done so we told them. They did switch it for us very quickly and the second steak came out alot better. For the dessert, we shared the deconstructed cheesecake and chocolate molten lava cake. I really enjoyed the sesame nitrogen ice cream that came with the lava cake although I felt it was a bit of a disconnect from the rest of the plate as we were already given vanilla ice-cream with the cake. The deconstructed cheesecake was decent but it was literally just maybe 2-3 spoonfuls of it so from a price point perspective, I would expect a bit more for something that is $12. Overall, this place was ok but I probably would not return in the near future. Given the price point and quality/service, there are better options out there to choose from. read more
8 years ago
A fancier upscale restaurant for Markham. Great place to have a special dinner while uptown, but also comes with a higher price tag. I came on a Friday night with a group of 3, it was quiet and maybe half filled. The decor upstairs was very nice, their chairs were comfortable with ambient lighting. We weren't rushed. I got the deck leg which came with mashed potatoes, charred corn and a beer foam. The duck was good well, not dry slightly crispy skin and savory. The potatoes were smooth and buttery. And the portion was a good size, but was also $28, which is quite steep for the area. For dessert we shared the molten lava cake ($13). The best part was it came with black sesame liquid nitrogen ice cream. The ice cream looked like space rocks that you break apart with your spoon. The cake was warm and I would say worth getting. Service was attentive, our female server was friendly. The manager who seemed to be an older gentleman was quite chatty maybe veering towards the overbearing side but was fine. Would return is someone wanted to go but not something I would pick for myself personally, but a good place to impress a dinner date in markham. read more
8 years ago
Went today to try their lunch. First time. Service was quick and friendly. Had us seated in no time. We had the duck leg and steak frites. Duck leg was nicely done, juicy flavor, sauce compliments the duck nicely. Steak frites on the other hand was somewhat disappointing. I had it medium rare, but the cut was very chewy. At $25, I expected a better cut. Be it a smaller portion, quality should always be ahead of quantity. Portion sizes were normal. Lots of fries and aauce to go with the main. Probably won't be back next time read more
Was here for Xmas party which was a set menu. The main courses were the steak frite, the pizza, and the cod. I did not try the pizza but both the steak and cod were made with a sweet sauce, which I didn't like. The cocktail menu was extensive, but the Cane Flower tasted like cough medicine. The servers were not attentive enough and forgot some requests made by people on the table. The ambience was refreshing, but if the food and the serving could be improved, this could be a success. read more
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Hi Benji - thanks for the feedback. Will discuss with front of house…
4 years ago
Never tried this resto although been living close to it for the past few years mainly because of all the mixed reviews. After trying it for myself yes it's mehhhh. When we went the menu was shortened so there weren't many options apparently because they had to open in a rush. But then why open if you're not ready? I think their menu has now expanded again though. The service was okay, a bit slow but it was more my main that I thought was a rip. I got the filet mignon and the gimmick of that dish is that it's served on a block of salt. Yes a block of salt! Lol for $49, there were zero sides to the filet mignon and no sauce either soo I guess the salt block was supposed to be the seasoning? I really don't think the salt block added any flavour to the meat or did anything for it but I did keep foolishly scraping the block for some salt LOL not sure if I was supposed to do that. It' would be more worth it if the meat was accompanied with some included sides. There are side options but that's extra $$$ read more
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