Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Boil Bar

    3.1 (59 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    The Boil Bar Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - The Boil Bar

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    3 lbs of seafood: clams, mussels, and shrimp
    Jon-Jon G.

    I have been to a few of the Captain Boil's locations and when I saw the Boil Bar on Yonge Street, I thought I would check it out and see how they compare. We went on a Tuesday night and unlike the aforementioned Captain's Boil, there was no wait as there were only two other parties in the restaurant. We went with a pound of shrimp, mussels, and clams, with their signature "Kraken Sauce" which is a combination of lemon pepper, Louisiana cajun, and garlic, and at level 2 spiciness. When we got our food, we were surprised at how huge the mussels and shrimp were. The clams and shrimp tasted fine, but the mussels were overcooked and chewy. As for the sauce, it was less saucy in comparison to the Captain's Boil, but it did pack a bit more heat, even at level 2 spiciness. I could definitely feel my lips numbing a bit halfway into the meals. In addition, we got a 1/2 dozen oysters. While it was beautifully plated, it lacked the brine and liquor and was a bit bitter; not sure if this is a testament to the freshness of their oysters. One thing to note is that the quality of the gloves at the Boil Bar is far superior than that of the Captain's Boil as they have more of a snug fit making it much easier to peel the shrimp. However, if given the choice between the Boil Bar to the Captain's Boil for seafood boil, I think I'm gonna stick with the Captain's Boil as I preferred their sauce and seasonings more.

    Shivanie M.

    I am a seafood lover but I was alittle underwhelmed with the flavours at this place. Firstly, it's a nice location along Yonge and Bloor. It was not too busy on a Saturday afternoon. There is the Captain's Boil down the street from this place which makes competition tough. I think service was overall slow given that the restaurant was not busy. You are given plastic gloves, plastic knife, spoon and forks as well as plastic bibs for juices that might spill. Wear those bibs as you are bound to get juices on your clothes. You place your order over an iPad which a server collects and answers any questions you may have. It's a step process so you order seafood followed by corn and spice level. We ordered spicy shrimp but it was not spicy at all, not even in the least. The garlic shrimp and spicy shrimp both tasted the same; presentation is in plastic bags. The shrimp comes with their head and tails intact so be prepared to get close to your seafood. The rice was served on a plate instead. The corn also tasted bland. The rice had green onions, eggs and imitation crab. The calamari was the star at dinner. The pieces were small which was flavourfully battered. We had to order more as it excelled in comparison to the other items on the menu. Remember to bring credit card or cash as debit cards are not accepted. I was surprised to see that there was a 10% tip allowed on the bill. I have to give a big shout out to the chef here who agreed to cut my corn off the cob because I cannot eat corn on the cob the traditional way. I wear braces. Thank you chef.

    Day-Day M.

    I SWEAR TO GAWD! I just had the best seafood known to man! Excuse my bluntness, but this was better than Sex!! Ok!! Omg!! If y'all are even in Toronto!! Please come here!! Omg!! I got the signature sauce without the curry and I got it spicy with some crab legs! YALL I SWEAR! IT WAS BETTER THAN SEX ( Sorry momma lol) lol forreal!! This was awesome!!!!

    Clam boil - $12.95/lb
    Jenny X.

    Walking in, you're transported onto a old school sail ship. They've put a lot of thought into the decor and the place has a nice vibe. I came here on a Sunday evening and the restaurant was relatively empty, there was really no need for my group to make a reservation. The servers here deserve a special shoutout because they are fantastic. However, the food here just couldn't match up to the seafood boil I had in If you're looking for a light low fat meal then you're in the wrong place. I got the Kraken sauce, which tasted like a combination of all the sauces (that are all butter based btw). It was too salty for my liking, but the flavour was good. Minimum order is 1lb for all seafood boils, but you'll definitely want at least 1lb. My friends and I weren't really satisfied from just the seafood, so I also got a side of corn and sweet potato fries. Make sure you have napkins at the ready. Share your meal on social media and you can save 10% because why not?

    Sizzling plate
    Kevyn S.

    Boil places are apparently the thing right now... My first experience was in Vegas this summer and I enjoyed it so decided to try this place on Yonge St. I thought at first that they were closed: Thursday night around 9pm, not a single patron inside and an employee moping the floor by the entrance. She waved us in so on we went... The service was nice. Better actually than I expected for this sort of casual place. Our server explained the menu options which incorporated an asian twist to the southern seafood offering. We opted for the sizzle beef plate and shrimp boil. Added corn, sausage and potatoes. Everything was served very quickly. In fact, I wish they'd taken more time since it felt like the food would have been more flavourful if given the time to really soak in their "Kracken" sauce. With so many options available I don't think I'll be back for dinner but the prices are good enough that I'd certainly do lunch.

    Jeff M.

    I purchased a groupon and finally made it around to attending. There obviously was a pre fixed menu so we order the dungeonous crab with sausage , shrimp boil, corn, garlic bread and lobster chowder. Everything was good no complaints. The staff was accommodating and friendly. Our bottle of wine wasn't available so they gave us better quality wine for the same price as the previous one.

    Karen M.

    Having had success in their uptown store, The Boil Bar has expanded a flagship store near the busy intersection of Yonge & Bloor at 664 Yonge Street. You can get there by either walking from Yonge & Bloor subway station or Wellesley subway station. What is different at The Boil Bar's seafood boils compared to other ones is that they infuse alcohol into their seafood boils and cocktails! We were all looking forward to trying out these alcohol-infused seafood boils!

    See all

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anson C.
    222
    13
    22

    9 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of P R.
    5
    25
    16

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Do L.
    7
    38
    18

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Q L.
    315
    8
    0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kat K.
    0
    11
    3

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Yan Z.
    2
    29
    4

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C L.
    132
    60
    35

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Melanie X.
    543
    104
    13

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of G F.
    654
    88
    115

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Amazing seafood. Try everything is Amazing. Fries. Calamari. Delicious baked fish. Amazing vibe and service.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Grace S.
    24
    28
    40

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    You might also consider

    SugarKane - Jerk Corn

    SugarKane

    4.4(57 reviews)
    3.6 kmGreektown, Riverdale

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

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

    Photos
    SugarKane - Vibes

    Vibes

    SugarKane - Jerk Chicken Sandwich w/ Fried Plantain

    Jerk Chicken Sandwich w/ Fried Plantain

    SugarKane - Storefront

    See all

    Storefront

    Season Six - Unassuming exterior - easy to miss!

    Season Six

    4.5(4 reviews)
    3.5 kmOssington Strip, Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village

    Season Six offers farm-to-table food, made using rustic French cooking techniques and local,…read moreseasonal ingredients, but as a quick-service concept. If that doesn't mean anything to you, pragmatically speaking it means that you get a new menu every 2 months! Summer and Winter get divided into early and late seasons, if you're curious (poor Spring and Autumn which are left out!) Had Pierogi Bigos - Polish sausage stew over pierogies (Polish dumplings). The stew was a little watery but tasty, though it was not as robust as you'd expect a winter stew to be. The combination of cabbage, sausage, sour cream & dill worked well.

    I found this gem in a BlogTO list of local restaurants who do their own delivery, and it might…read morebecome new favourite. The food was fresh and well-made, and reminded me of visiting family in Italy who have been making simple and delicious meals from scratch for generations. Because of the affordable price, I was concerned about portion size but they were generous and considerably larger than they appear in the menu's photos. I ordered two main dishes (each main is one protein and two sides for $13) and an extra two veggie-based sides (5) for two people at the end of a long day, and it was more than enough. On an average day, I think I would be satisfied with just a main - the sides included in the main are good dishes in their own right, no filler. I will order again or, post-covid, it would be a perfect to-go option for the park. Delivery was quick, ingredients were whole, and flavour was strong.

    Photos
    Season Six - Menu (Early Winter 2020/2021)

    Menu (Early Winter 2020/2021)

    Season Six - Interior

    Interior

    Season Six - Pierogi bigos

    See all

    Pierogi bigos

    The Heartbreak Chef - Big Ass Mac & Cheese

    The Heartbreak Chef

    4.4(58 reviews)
    1.8 kmKensington Market

    At the Heartbreak Chef…read more.. We got the Big A** Chicken Sandwich Combo which is a 14$ + 6$ deal that comes with Cajun fries, dip included, and a can of Pop. The restaurant is bare bones, but has a nice bench seating that spans the length of the seating area, a garage door opening to the street, and a small bar area near the kitchen. There is local art on one side of the wall and graffiti style decor on the opposite wall and washroom (which you can pickup one of the provided pens and tagged it yourself). The cajun fries are soft potato wedges coated in chili flakes and paprika. It comes with what looks like the burger sauce as dip and is tangy and finger licking good. Eating at Heartbreak is a messy affair. The portions are great for the price, the chicken is hot and fresh, piled high with coleslaw and sweet pickles on a brioche bun. The owner seems to be the soul (pin intended) cook, served us, did cash, and took care of the guests. Overall, the chicken was crispy, lots of meat, will be back to try their mac and cheese. Great easy bite when visiting Kensington. P.S. if you like super surreal promo videos (their old location) hit up @theheartbreakchef on Insta

    I've had their chicken sandwich several times now and it smacks every time. Super juicy and crispy…read morechicken, soft bun and just plain tasty. Probably my favourite chicken sandwich place in Toronto. And to top things off the portions are massive. Well worth the cost considering how pricey things are these days. We ordered the Cajun fries this time and it was perfectly cooked. Super fluffy and soft in the middle and crispy on the outside with a strong Cajun kick. The owner is right there working his heart out and you can tell it. They moved to Kensington market from their old location on Bloor and honestly I think they fit the Kensington community vibes perfectly. It scream locally made with a lot of heart. Super friendly, good food, but just be prepared to get your hands a bit saucy.

    Photos
    The Heartbreak Chef
    The Heartbreak Chef - Potato wedges

    Potato wedges

    The Heartbreak Chef

    See all

    Lobster Burger Bar - Shrimp Tempura

    Lobster Burger Bar

    4.0(140 reviews)
    2.2 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
    $$

    Located on King Street in the theatre district, this is a place that has a vibe of typical chain…read morerestaurant but I'm not sure if there are any other locations. We came around 5 pm and chose to just get shareable items before our show. Menu is burgers, salad, pasta, steak and seafood etc., most with lobster in the food description. Service is very good. When we arrived we were offered a complimentary glass of Chardonnay and during dinner we were check in on at least 3 times with once being the manager of the evening. What was ordered: Chicken sliders - 3 to an order; just okay, nothing spectacular LBB nachos - drizzled with lobster cheese sauce but no actual pieces of lobster; nacho chips seem old Lobster Mac and Cheese ($36.00) - you can taste bits of lobster in the dish but flavor wise was nothing amazing. The service made this place a 4, otherwise based on food alone? I would have ranked a 3.

    The weekday lunch buffet has no burgers & definitely no lobster, but it's only $23 & has roast…read morebeef. The food was a Mish Mash of cuisines & different from the usual menu. All dishes were at least pretty tasty. Even the sushi was pretty good (this is not a sushi place) & the seaweed was the crispest I've had at a buffet. Roast beef was not the best cut but was tender & medium rare. At this price there's nothing to complain about. The biggest surprise was the roasted peppers which were really tender & had a great grill flavour. Potato salad with white balsamic dressing was good too with firm potatoes & a novel dressing. The fried rice was Japanese style so don't expect Chinese style. Stuffed basa had a good flavour & balance. The toppings didn't overpower the fish yet were not so weak that you only tasted the fish. Even the deep fried items (shrimp & wings) were good - not the usual buffet cheap crap. The only flaw was the desserts, eg the cream puff was a little dry. The tanghulu came out slowly but was not worth waiting for - the fruit was too big & the candy layer too soft & too thick.

    Photos
    Lobster Burger Bar - Decorations

    Decorations

    Lobster Burger Bar - Sunday AYCE Lobster+Sushi+Drinks: appetizers, shrimp cocktail, lobster rolls, sliders

    Sunday AYCE Lobster+Sushi+Drinks: appetizers, shrimp cocktail, lobster rolls, sliders

    Lobster Burger Bar - Sunday AYCE Lobster+Sushi+Drinks: welcome champagne

    See all

    Sunday AYCE Lobster+Sushi+Drinks: welcome champagne

    Conejo Negro - Grilled okra

    Conejo Negro

    4.4(24 reviews)
    3.3 kmDufferin Grove

    Yup, an easy 5/5 and I knew it would be. I had high…read moreexpectations and they were met. This is a place where you go to share dishes. This is not a place you order a dish to yourself. Made a reso for 5pm on a Friday night and thank god I did because the resto was FULL by the time we left around 6:40. What we ordered for the table: Brazilian cheese puffs Cornbread Caribbean style braised beef Jerk chicken Macaroni pie Brazilian cheese puffs We liked this better than the cornbread but the cornbread was still great. The cheese puffs had a nice saltiness to them from the cheese. They were soft, chewy and bouncy. Overall great flavour. Cornbread This was almost dessert like. The texture was so soft and buttery. Not like a typical cornbread. It was drenched in butter and you could slice your fork through it so easily. Again great flavour but we preferred the cheese puffs. The cornbread was surprisingly also filling. They brought out the breads first before the mains. Jerk chicken Great flavour, juicy and fall off the bone. There were 3 of us and each piece was a perfect size for us. The pumpkin rice it came on was a nice touch and tasted delicious. I can't remember the coleslaw but I'm sure it was good lol. There was a lot going on on my plate. Braised beef This was the star of the show. My friends thought the jerk chicken was the star until they finally tried the braised beef. We all agreed this was amazing. So tender and melt in your mouth. The gravy/pepper sauce will get you though! It was spicy but didn't take away from the flavour. I like the addition of collard. This dish was definitely giving elevated oxtail meal from your local Caribbean shop lol. Macaroni pie Honestly it was good and paired well with the rest of the dishes we got. Not sure if it was really memorable but I think I would order it again for the table. I mean how can you not like a Mac pie esp when you're having Caribbean cuisine? All the dishes came out at a fair paced time. I will ABSOLUTELY be coming back. I'm happy I got to try most of the dishes I wanted to. I defs need to try both desserts next time. An amazing dining experience and my friends agreed. My only nitpick complaint is the music was too loud lol. We were sat right by the speaker and really had to talk loudly to hear each other. Other than that, service was friendly and quick and I'll be back! :)

    came here due to its bib-gourmand recommended status. nice…read moreambience. attentive service. bussssssyyyyyy... we ordered: 1. ceviche. omg!! soooo damn good. very different style from typical ceviche. refreshing, sweet soury (almost vineggraite-ish... from the fruits) and has a kick! paired it with the slightly salted 'chips' gave nice crunch texture overall. 2. fire shrimp. flavorful savory tasty. finger licking good. 3. cornbread. not bad. i guess bread is bread. it has TINY drizzle of honey. which is good when paired with melted butter. so this is best eaten when warm. 4. fried chicken. juicy and has the right crispiness. it comes with honey hot sauce and pickled. the sauce is too sweet. the pickle help to cut the sweetness and balanced the overall flavor (even tho im not a 'pickle' person...no pun intended. lol). 5. macaroni pie. im not a fan of macaroni in general, but my table mate love it! highly recommended this place! worthed.

    Photos
    Conejo Negro - Interior

    Interior

    Conejo Negro - Firecracker shrimp

    Firecracker shrimp

    Conejo Negro - Mocktail

    See all

    Mocktail

    The Boil Bar - seafood - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...