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    The Eglinton Grand

    4.1 (35 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Ada L.

    The Eglinton Grand is located along Eglinton near Avenue Rd. It previously was a movie theatre that is now an event venue. The venue can hold events for a medium sized wedding (over 100+ attendees). It does have that old school kind of vibe where you are able to customize the venue to your liking based on the decor you use. I recently attended a wedding reception here and the service and food were good. Servers were mindful of when water needed to be refilled and when plates needed to be taken away. The food came out hot which was a bonus. The cocktail hour was up on the mezzanine level which was a bit small for the 100+ guests the bride and groom had but it made for a great grand reveal of the reception area below. Bar service took a while at times due to the amount of people. The only issues I see with this venue is that it is not accessible. There are several flights of stairs and no elevator. This may be a problem if you have attendees to your events that are not able to navigate stairs. The bathrooms also got a bit dirty as the event went on. Parking also is not included but there is a paid Green P parking lot close by. Overall, a decent venue for events in the midtown Toronto area.

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    Krestan K.

    We were here for our friends' wedding ceremony and reception. It was really beautiful. The lighting, seating and ambience for the ceremony was just so lovely. Mildly steep stairs getting up there, but it was a really amazing ceremony. When it came to the reception, it didn't change in quality, it was massive. The bartenders were really nice and I did manage to stump one of them with a drink, but ended up creating a trendy drink for the night (Malibu Sunset - Malibu, Orange Juice, Grenadine) it was delicious. The wait staff were really friendly too, at one point I believe the owner or manager came around to ask about our food. Which was amazing. Like truly, I can still remember how deliciously tasty it was. I wasn't a huge fan of the salad, but when it came to the prime rib. I could've eaten 10 of those. It was amazingly delicious.

    Sharon M.

    I'm gonna cheat and use the reviews I've gotten from my wedding guests to form my own review for The Eglinton Grand. "That venue was absolutely amazing! We've attended many of our friend's kid's weddings and we never asked this many questions about theirs." - Auntie after asking a million questions about our wedding. "The food was actually so good! The steak was number 1 but the chicken was surprisingly tender!" - Relatives who've had bad experiences with Western-style banquet food. "The venue is so unique and beautiful. The ceilings are so high!" - My dad-in-law at the rehearsal. So if you're looking for a place with wow factor, good food, and smooth operations, Eglinton Grand all the way. Let's get into more details. Wow Factor: You can't find another place like this in Toronto. The layout, the history, the glam. There are a million similar banquet halls but EG is something else. There is so much character. Even from the way the cocktail area is on a balcony that overlooks reception area, and how you can have the curtains draw back dramatically to have your guests watch your first dance from above. And the place practically comes decorated, so we didn't really have to do anything for decor. More importantly, it's only one space so you don't have to share with anyone, or have any uninvited guests sneaking in. All this for a very REASONABLE price, compared to other specialty venues in the area. Good Food: Yes, judgey Asian relatives were actually impressed with the Western style food here. Trust, it's good. We upgraded to include the Alberta Striploin in the menu. A+ choice, will get married again for that steak. On top of that, the bar was quick and the drinks weren't watered down. Smooth Operations: Future brides and grooms, it is so, so, SO important to find a place with decent management. The number of horror stories I've heard of unresponsive management after taking your money are way too high. I've heard of staff dropping cakes and blaming guests. I've heard of broken promises and not honouring contracts. You will never ever have to worry about that with EG. From the initial meeting to the day of, to the follow up, the staff were AMAZING. Teresa, Sarah, and our venue coordinator Ari, made the process as painless as possible. They were always quick to respond, always kept us in the loop, and we never had any surprises. I've only heard good things from our guests so I know for sure things went without a hitch. My groomsmen said the doorman, Mark, was the MVP for the night. Honestly, you can't have a more professional and dedicated team. This review is about to turn into a thesis if I keep going. So all I'll say is, BOOK EGLINTON GRAND. DO IT. Don't have an event? Make one up so you can do it. I have no regrets with this venue and it has made me want to relive my wedding day again and again. If every other one of your vendors lets you down, at least you'll know Eglinton Grand will always be there for you. (59/100) - 2018

    Lim T.

    Never ceases to amaze me that Toronto has unbelievable places like Eglinton Grand. Attended a wedding here recently and I was totally blown away...gorgeous venue that is perfect for a wedding. It also has a really nice balcony floor for cocktail reception which was quite spacious. We had the traditional Chinese banquet 10 course meal catered by Rovey Chinese Catering. The food was outstanding. Every course was really well prepared especially the roasted pork, stuffed crab claws and the shrimps & scallops. Check them out on IG. The staff were very efficient and professional. Food was served promptly, refilling our wine glasses, clearing our plates, etc. This is definitely a place that would make any event to be very memorable!

    Ritu D.

    Great space, green P close by, and multi level space. Reception level and washrooms on main floor, bar area on upper level and seated dining and stage on lower level opposite reception but you need to use stairs up and down to get there. Unsure of elevators. The did a vegan meal for me but it was not gluten free and they did not offer me any dessert as the group dessert was cheesecake. I guess special meal requests don't get a dessert but they did do a salad without shrimp for me for starter.

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    Stephie P.

    Beautiful place for a wedding. This old theater is rejuvenated to its former glory plus some sparkle and embellishments. Be prepared for a grand night of dancing and celebrating the bride and groom in style! We attended a wedding in January 2015 at the eglinton grand. They had two ceremonies, one was traditional indian and the other canadian themed. The old theater is gorgeous and full of ambiance. I love how they have the wedding couples name listed on the exterior building theater sign which was previously used to list movies when the facility was as a traditional theater. Complaint #1: The ladies bathroom was freezing cold. I noticed this same cold potty problem when I attended a chinese wedding in 2010 at the eglinton Complaint#2: Lack of seating on upper level where coffee break and cocktail hour were hosted Here is a break down of the food which was all arranged by the eglinton grand. Coffee Break: Between the ceremonies there was a coffee and cake break. I was lucky enough to try all 4 cakes and 2 pastries. Each cake was declious and I would order them again. The pastries on the other hand were bland and not my favourite - definitely not a repeat. Cocktail hour: The house white wine and signature drink were excellent! To compliment the drinks, they had pulled pork sliders which were topped with a chucky coleslaw (yummy), chicken tandoori skewers (which were full of flavour but too spicy for my liking) and my favourite was the beef wellington bites with a gravy sauce. Dinner: Started with a yummy salad and pasta was fantastic. I asked for more pasta, however my request was completely ignored!!! The chicken and steak, the carnivore special plate was ok. I wasn't too impressed with the meat plate

    Dorothy H.

    Great place to have a wedding. I have been to their bridal open houses where it features some of their in house vendors. Their bar set up is stunning. Lounge area is modern and sophisticated. Stage area is large. Dance floor is is a dark brown hardwood/laminate. Rest is carpeted. Lobby has a large piano. Beautiful venue. The cons is the parking is difficult to find. And the outside of the venue does not look very posh. The first time I passed by my fiancé had thought it looked a bit sketchy so we did not end up going in to inquire lol However recently we were invited to their bridal open house, they featured their in house hor d'oeuvres which was amazing. Their beef Tataki- awesome! Service was great too.

    Antoinette U.

    Attended a private concert at The Eglington Grand. Venue was very nice, perfect for a wedding. Our waiters/waitress was not on the ball and we didn't receive our coffee with desert. Meal was ok. Not sure if this was the choice of the venue or the actual concert. Was not easy to get to because of all the road construction going on at present. Not wheel chair friendly.

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    Had our wedding there in May - food was great and service was awesome. They made planning our wedding a lot less stressful.

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