I had the Deep Fried Calamari as an appetizer. It was soft and delicious. Fresh. And I had the…read moreHothouse Signature Burger with bacon. So filling. Also had an Americano and the Banana Lava Cake. Both were really good. The service was great. The atmosphere was nice. Loved it.

Ok this is a so so restaurant. From service to food to ambience everything is just basic,…read moreespecially food for the price and ambience. I found the food really bland. Would not recommend.

The service was okay in the beginning, by the end of the night less so…read more Ambience was okay, the booth was extremely dirty, food from previous guests littered the seat. Which was surprising. The worst part was the food. Appetizer of beef Goyza was good. Steak was TERRIBLE. What did I do to deserve this "salad"? It's almost offensive. $50 for a plate of fries and a cold steak. I have never been served a cold steak in my life. I was too embarrassed to send it back. The dessert was good, but the birthday surprise was not on the house which was odd for a $200+ tab. We will not return. Nothing special. Cold steak and that depressing salad is unforgivable.

First time at this restaurant, and let me just say... I will definitely be back!…read more The restaurant has a really nice vibe. It's not one of those places where everyone is yelling over each other and you leave with a headache. You can actually have a conversation without saying, "Huh?" every five seconds. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were great. They also take allergies seriously, which I really appreciate. My sister is sensitive to spices (poor thing ). Me? I'm the type who would probably ask for extra hot sauce on hot sauce. We were seated right away, and our waitress, Kaily (I really hope I got her name right!), came over before we even had a chance to open the drink menu. She was super sweet, friendly, and had such a welcoming smile. Then... poof! Like Tinker Bell flew by and borrowed her for another mission, she disappeared into the restaurant. She got so busy with other tables that we had to wait about 20 minutes and finally asked another staff member to let her know we were ready to order. Honestly, I was about to send out a missing person's report. Then the food decided to take the scenic route to our table. Personally, I don't mind waiting. Maybe I've traveled to Europe one too many times, but I've learned that a good meal is an experience, not a race. If I'm going out to eat, I'm there to relax and enjoy it. My sister, however, wasn't feeling well and was hoping the food would arrive a little faster, so she wasn't exactly sharing my Zen attitude. Was the wait worth it? Absolutely! I had the steak with mushrooms and a side salad, and it was cooked perfectly. My sister had the salmon with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a salad, and she loved hers too. I also ordered the Virgin Passion Fruit Mojito. Let's just say... we weren't meant to be. Next time I'll stick with the classic virgin mojito because sometimes you don't need to reinvent a perfectly good wheel. Overall, great food, generous portions, a relaxing atmosphere, and staff who genuinely care about allergies. A tiny improvement in the timing of the service, and this place is an easy 5 stars in my book. Looking forward to coming back... and hopefully Tinker Bell lets Kaily stay at our table a little longer next time.

Live at Mossop's is back, bringing an enjoyable live music series every Wednesday featuring local…read moreartists at Mossop's Social House, a restaurant and bar located in the historic Hotel Victoria. Guests can enjoy a selection of delicious Levantine-inspired dishes perfect for sharing, along with some creative cocktails. The experience is elevated by captivating music and a warm and inviting atmosphere. My partner and I had an amazing date night! We went to see Takeyce and the Reggae Funkers, a dynamic musical group that blends reggae, funk, pop, rock, Latin, and Afro beats in such a fun way. The lively 2.5-hour set was a fantastic showcase of the band's energetic and diverse sound. During the performance, we sipped on Mossop's Spritz and Victoria Ghost cocktails and feasted on an array of tasty dishes. The Victoria Famous Flatbread, Mossop's Burger, and Hummus Bowl were all fantastic but the standout for us was the 6 oz Takima Steak Skewer, accompanied by Salatim, Tahini Salad, and cumin-spiced rice with cinnamon and caramelized onion. They also offer breakfast and lunch options. This downtown hidden gem hosts other events like the Murder Mystery Dinner and Paint Nights. I highly recommend visiting Mossop's if you're looking for a nice place for some good food, cocktails and entertainment.

Lots of points for convenience in the lobby of the Hotel Victoria. Also points for loyalty club…read moreoptions, like free drinks just for signing up! I came here with a group of friends on Friday night artound 9pm and luckily there was a gameday special (basically extended happy hour). They didn't match what was advertised their website, but not a huge deal. I started with house white $6 special. My friends ordered some mules and a local beer. For food, we had an assortment of flatbreads, salads, burgers, and poutine. I'm not a big fan of fries so I'm not the best job, but I thought these were tasty and had a good amount of toppings/gravy etc. I thought the flatbread was a little bland, so I only had a slice. My side caesar was a good portion size too. Service-wise, just a bit of room for improvement with attentiveness - our waitress disappeared for a couple of long stretches, even though it was just the four of us at the restaurant. I can see the appeal of this place to anyone actual staying in the hotel but I think I would check out other spots if I came back to the area again. @azfitfoodfun

The Fifth & Terrace has such a great vibe, especially in the evening. The rooftop setting adds…read moresomething special -- relaxed but still a bit elevated. The food was well presented and flavorful, and the service felt attentive without being over the top. It's one of those places that works just as well for a casual night out as it does for something a little more intentional. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I want good food with a view.

We were supposed to host an event here on April 24, 2020 which I cancelled within 14 days of…read morebooking due to COVID-19. My client is contractually due a refund and has not received it, or any correspondence whatsoever, since Mid-March of 2020. DO NOT book events here. I never received the money, 3.5 years later, and gave up trying.

A lovely restaurant on Front with the associated higher downtown prices. Great space for impressing…read morea date or a fancier celebration dinner. We shared the Vitello Alla Romana and the Gnocchi Pomodoro. Generous portions with solid execution. I liked the gnocchi because it wasnt gummy or stodgy as most are. I enjoyed both the atmosphere and service. Our server was attentive when he needed to be, but gave us space to enjoy our meal.

Decided to try a local Italian restaurant this past weekend and was pleasantly surprised! Located…read morein the heart of the entertainment district, this restaurant is a convenient walk from all neighborhood attractions. I came here with a group of 4 and ordered 2 appetizers (calamari & mozzarella), a pizza and a pasta. We all found this to be quite substantial and filling. The calamari was nice and crispy, and the mozzarella was extremely refreshing and bouncy! Loved the pizza and pasta, the pasta had a bit of a kick to it, and the pizza had a hot honey drizzle that was delicious. The service was outstanding as well. This is my new local favorite for Italian food!

The food tasted so great - every dish was unique and flavourful. I felt like the duck and steak…read moresauces were the exact same so that was a bit of a miss. The portions are also quite small. They had just changed the menu when I came here but I was really excited to visit for their old menu that I heard great things about. Overall, food was good but the different mains tasted too similarly. Service was wonderful. Our waiter was super kind, took photos for us and recommended things based on our taste. He was incredibly great at checking in and making us feel valued. The ambiance of this place was my favourite thing. I love the detail put into the decor of this place! Super vintage, abstract and the gold accents were beautiful. It felt like out of a story book.

Came for dinner on a weekday. Our party did not all Arrive…read moreon time but the staff was still able to accommodate and waited until everyone to arrive before ordering. Got the tasting menu and it was good. It was busy but the staff were still very attentive.

Truly enjoyed the ambience, service, cocktails,, and bites. The place is pretty nice, slightly…read moredimmed lights and DJ playing good music. The gimlet & martini were really good & balanced. The oysters were fresh & tasty. The hamachi carpaccio was perfection!

I've visited several times and most recently over Summerlicious; I've had better experiences when…read morethey first opened but this was 'average' experience overall. Despite the fact that most of the venue was empty, service was slow and not particularly attentive. The Summerlicious menu was a good 'value' given the pricepoint, but the food itself was pretty average. Overall, I've found since they opened the overall experience has diminished at the Downtown location though the Yorkville location has remained pretty consistent.

Food: standard Service: standard…read moreAmbiance: excellent Came here for a team lunch and got seated at the "bar" tables with "high chairs". Definitely not easy to sit if you're short. We asked for normal dining table and they said they didn't have any. Got the chicken alfredo and it wasn't bad. Got some appetizers to share and the calamari & shrimps were good. The fries were good as well. Deducting one star because the waitress just took away the forks after the appetizers and didn't give us new ones, so we had to ask. Definitely a pricey location for team lunch, but make sure to make reservation.

Grabbed a last minute prime time reservation through OpenTable. Everything was ready and right on…read moretime. Servers were attentive but not pushy at all. Good booth table for conversation. Enjoyed an amazing Cobb salad!