Loved this place! Came here yesterday at 12:30 pm for my birthday lunch and the ambience was so nice with the lights inside and the vibrant South American music playing. No distracting loud shouting from any guests which can sometimes happen on a Saturday we all had Americanos and one early grey tea. Very good. And brother had the two fish tacos which he said were very filling after clearing the plate. Dad has the chicken clubhouse which comes on the baguette bread and the fries he said were the best he's had. The waitress also said that the clubhouse was top three seller. And I had the special omelette of the day with half sweet potato fries and garden salad. I was full after only half the meal. So good ! Waitress was very friendly. We never felt rushed Great window seats and overall amazing food that will bring us back as regulars. read more

very nice neighbourhood restaurant. Went there with another couple. The service was great...Food was ok, not great. Too much sauce and too many ingredients basically...Was the recurring theme on everything we had,- the maple shrimps, the chicken, lobster pasta, gnocchi and beet salad. First couple of bites were great, but then it just got a bit too much....Would come back though, but would tell them to be a bit moderate (and this is coming from a big guy...) read more

This place seems to be hit or miss. I have been a handful of times now. this past visit I ordered a salad I had loved the last time I was in the restaurant only this time it felt like the plate had been put together in too much of a rush. The warm mushroom salad had oily mushrooms an under dressed arugula. We had made a reservation for 8:30, arrived 5 minutes early and were told we would be sat in 10 minutes. 10 minutes turned into an hour and 15 minutes! The server and hostess were very sweet and apologetic about the situation but I was disappointed that no manager came by to apologize. Asides from the waiting forever fiasco the server was great. While I didn't like my salad this time last time it really was delicious. I had a bite of my boyfriends burger and fries it was perfectly cooked and the fries were crispy. We ordered the maple chilli shrimp and the grille calamari to start- maple shrimp was surprisingly tasty! The sweet tomato sauce with eggplant and buffalo mozzarella was a unique combination. The calamari was nothing special. Overall- Great atmosphere, sometimes great food, sometimes terribly long waits for tables that you've already reserved... read more

Great food - Lousy service My fellow foodie-in-crime and I considered ourselves lucky to snag a table on a Saturday night at 7:00 without a wait. Oh my god, I couldn't believe how many tables were squeezed into this little place! It was so crammed that whenever someone would walk by you had to watch your table and hold onto your drinks. We almost lost our martinis thanks to our neighbor and his swinging jacket. The table on the other side of us eventually did lose a glass of wine from someone getting too close to their table. I don't know how the servers manage to get through the narrow aisles with food and drinks. Our server never brought us the bread he promised, our dinner took an hour to get to our table (highly recommend the blackened cod or the keith's pale ale battered fish and sweet potato fries), we had to ask the server where our food was and when it did finally arrive, he left to get us pepper and came back 10 minutes later. Our server never came back to see how we were doing or how things were and when our plates were cleared he passed the bill to another server who put it on our table. Maybe we wanted a dessert? a water refill? maybe coffee? Nope, they just gave us the bill. I'm not sure if I would go back - crammed in like sardines with bad service? Probably not. There are tons of great restaurants in the city - I won't even miss this one. read more

Been to the Rushton several times. Food is pretty good but overpriced. For that kind of money it needs to be inventive and astounding and it's simply not. Dinner for four with wine all around (by the bottle, not driving) will run over $500. I'll give it three stars for food and two more for atmosphere and then take one off for price and one off for lack of inventiveness and ingenuity on the menu. read more

My boyfriend and I had an outstanding experience at The Rushton for our one-year anniversary. Our server was attentive and the food was prepared to perfection. I thoroughly enjoyed my ravioli dish and my boyfriend had the steak frites (I stole a few bites and it too was excellent). We shared a creme brulee for dessert.... yes, also delicious. This is not the place to go if you are in a rush to eat (no pun intended). Our meal was well-paced (about 15-25 minutes between each 'course' - drinks,bread, entree and dessert) and despite eating a lot of food, neither of us felt overly full at the end of the meal. I'll definitely be visiting again! (Particularly to try the seafood platter which looked OUTSTANDING from the table next to us). read more

The place is over-priced and it took almost 45 minutes to get our food. The service was ok but I still don't recommend this restaurant

Great atmosphere! Prepare to spend a little more for better service, ambiance, and food . Portions could be larger but thankfully our waitress was generous with our dip and bread read more

Veggie burger was one of the best i've had and the drink list is extensive. LOVE the laid back atmosphere and the service was great and friendly too. I will be back. read more

Good neighborhood restaurant. Good service. Food is consistently good: I especially love the Rack of Lamb and the Poutine (for the Americans, a poutine is a dish of fries topped with cheese curds, bacon and gravy - yum!). The ambience is casual, loud and comfortable. No reservations taken and the wait could get stupid. Nice patio for the summer. read more

we live just up the road from the rushton restaurant and ate there countless times. the food is straight forward, delicious and never dissapointed us. the price is reasonable, you can get a great dinner for 2 in about $60 (no alcohol). read more

I came by late on a Thursday night with some friends and the place was packed. We only waited a few minutes for our table and the food was terrific. I had the steak and sweet potato fries and a very yummy creme brule. The wine was tasty too. My only complaint is that it is a touch squishy inside when full. read more

Great food, with great taste , but i find the portions a bit to small, specially for the appetizers, they also have really high prices and in my opinion i could go somewhere else and eat better and cheaper. read more

The sliders, yup very good turkey sliders. Lots of good food to choose from. The clubhouse is pretty tasty as well. Simple foods but they do it all well. Great service and atmosphere. Patio is amazing in the warmer months. Highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

Tried to get a reservation here so called restaurant as they don't subscribe to Open Table. Got their answering machine and left a message. 4 hours later still no return call. So I called back and still no answer, just a machine. The least they can do is return a call...won't be going here... read more

I've passed The Rushton several times, and so my gf and I decided to finally check it out for dinner on Wednesday. The server greeted us on the patio, and was very responsive throughout our entire meal. We opted for a couple of glasses of wine while we checked out the menu's offerings, which included everything from Duck Confit to pasta to Veggie Burgers. I had the Salmon with Orzo, while my gf went with the Roasted Chicken. The meal was served in a timely manner, and everything was excellent! The salmon was outstanding, and I especially loved the Orzo and the creamy green salsa! Only negative comment about the meal was regarding the bread and hummus-type topping they served prior to dinner. The topping was tasty, but, they could have gone with more pieces, and a better type of bread (too dry/crusty!). Despite this minor detail, it was a good experience, and we'll definitely be back! The Rushton's a great place for couples, or a group of people, and I recommend checking it out if you want a bite to eat or a drink on a patio. (For a quieter setting, try the patio on a warm day/night, or if you're seeking a little more of a lively vibe, the inside dining room seemed to be a happening spot.) read more

Food was a welcome change up to the usual St.Clair grub. Portions are quit large, if not a bit intimidating. Wife had a veal chop that was gluten free and was a touch over cooked(med rare was ordered medium-well was delivered). My steak frites was very tasty, however I would prefer a more peppery peppercorn sauce. The frites were good but those too were overcooked for my liking. read more

We had the best lunch recently. We shared a sea bass and a Rushton salad. The sea bass was incredibly delicious. read more

We ordered a burger and we were disappointed because the burger was extremely burnt. Great ambiance though. Would just come back for drinks.

First visit and I will give this place another try. Sat out on the patio and it is very nice, a bit loud - but the covered area is a nice touch. Food was decent, a bit expensive for the offerings but it is st Clair west, so expected. My issues were the service. Our server had no clue about any of the wine list and did not once fill our cups after the initial pour. We mentioned several times we were not in a rush, but it did not seem to matter. I asked to see the dessert menu and our bill was presented. And so ended our meal. Seeing that it was one of the first nice nights, the place was busy so I am giving the service a mulligan and will try again. read more

Food was great. Went midday on a Thursday. Calamari was tender, the steak was exceptionally tender and very delicious. Decor is nice, elegant and modern. Service was attentive and quick. Not able to go to the neighborhood as much as I used to but love going to the Rushton when I can. read more

Pros: Nice Atmosphere | Good Selection Of Drinks | Good Menu | Good Service Cons: Kitchen Staff | Food I have been to the Rushton a few times but I can only remember the last two; the most recent being June 26, 2011. The 2nd last time I had the burger as a main and there was nothing to complain about. We sat inside and I enjoyed the fact that the artwork on the walls is available for purchase. This is something I would like to see in many more restaurants...a great way to support the arts community! This time we sat out on the patio which has a nice atmosphere and is not overly crowded. The chair was very uneven but I was not going to let it annoy me. They have one long continuous heater (more effective than spot heat lamps) which allows them to open the patio earlier in the season and close it later...of course it was not on at the time. I vaguely remember being there to experience the less effective heat lamps. Around the time we placed our order I overheard one server say to another, (roughly) what is going on tonight? This was said as she took back a plate of food. I ordered the Lobster Linguine without mushrooms while my partner ordered the Steak Frites (6oz) done medium-rare. I enjoyed the taste of the linguine but was highly annoyed at having to surgically remove every last piece of mushroom before beginning to eat. I am usually hesitant to send something back to the kitchen and did not want to wait, then eat by myself. Halfway through my partner complained that his meal was not very good at all. The steak was well done and looked thin and dry. We both could have sent our meals back but it was too late at that point. Overall, the atmosphere is nice and the food is decent enough but it is not worth the money you are paying here. At the end the server noticed the kitchen had not followed their directions regarding the mushrooms at which point my partner mentioned the problem with the steak. It is possible the server was saving face but we gave him the benefit of the doubt. read more

Just recently organized a baby shower in Feb. 2013. The food was amazing!! The staff were wonderful. Frank the owner nicest, patient, person to deal with while trying to organize. All our guest complimented us!!! Thank you again Frank n staff!!! Angela H read more

I love the atmosphere of the Rushton; the patio is great for summer dinner dates. I find there menu always has something for any type of occasion (casual/romantic) and I absolutely love dining here! read more

Been here many times, it is consistently good. Never had a bad meal and today I tried the ravioli with spinach and it was great. Service was great too, food came fast and drinks were reasonably priced. Bottom line, it's a great place to bring friends or spouse. read more

Waited two hours for a table when I was told it would be one. Big difference. Moved to a table when we were almost finished dinner, which we ended up having at the bar. Actually, we have appetizers at the bar (except for one person who was too hungry to wait) and were so unimpressed with them that we just ordered dessert and didn't bother with a main when we were finally seated. Salmon with orzo reminded me of old school airplane food. Exactly. Friend ordered three scoops of ice cream for dessert, which were brought in three separate large dishes with cones, with no indication from the server that he had ordered three desserts. Crab cakes mediocre. Diners (including us) kept getting up mid-meal to close the front door, which stays open every time someone walks in or out. read more

I came to The Rush for lunch on Monday, August 12th, with great expectations but those expectations were certainly not met. The grilled calamari was the worst I have ever tasted. I was there because of a kind invitation and did not want to embarrass anyone by returning it to the kitchen. The only destination for this dish is the green bin. I give you one star and that is strictly for the cappuccino, which was good. Also, the young man serving our table could have been more attentive rather than having a gab session at another table and ignoring our needs. Irena K. read more

We dined here recently on their gorgeous patio (which is nicely shaded for dinner!) and it was good. Our waiter was very attentive, helpful and polite; he made us feel very welcome. The food was not as good as our first visit here about 2 years ago (when the food was 5/5 stars). We ordered the exact same dishes as last time (caesar salads and burgers) but somehow, they were not as good as we remembered them. The salads had actual giant chunks of the lettuce base in them (which we picked out and put on side plates/it was not mentioned by anyone). The salads just weren't as "wow" as last time. The burgers were good but again, not "wow". Small thing, but weird - the bread basket at the beginning of the meal - had 3 (small) pieces of bread in it. Exactly one piece per person at our table. Prices were acceptable but the food could have made the prices a bit more acceptable. Overall, it was good and fine but not enough for a third visit or a recommendation to friends. Lastly, there is no children's menu so I ended up just splitting the adult meals onto a plate for our son (who was equally unimpressed with the food overall). It wouldn't be hard to throw a kid's menu together (even a limited choice of 3 entrees - mini burger, pasta or chicken fingers - you can't go wrong) given the demographics* of the neighbourhood. *lots of people with kids within walking distance looking for a decent place to eat! read more

Took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner last night - it was a horrible experience. We had been there in the summer and received great service so we were excited to come back. Here is what went wrong: 1. the server was not attentive - the other server that was working with him looked like he was MUCH better at his job 2. when we were ready to order apps and drinks my boyfriend asked to order the shrimp, the waiter interrupted him and asked if we would like some drinks - then we ordered our drinks. 3. The second app we ordered (sticky wings) came to the table before the shrimp, the wings were a dangerously hot temperature, my boyfriend and I both burnt our fingers picking them up and had to wait a good 5-8 minutes before we could touch them - this should never happen... 4. the server would only come over every ten minutes so we couldn't even complain about the wings if we wanted to without making a scene 5. when he did come back over we asked if our shrimp was coming, and he said you didn't order shrimp, so basically he forgot and blamed us 6. the shrimp came after we reordered it, just as hot as the wings so we couldn't eat them for at least 5 minutes, they were extremely overcooked, the breading or the "coconut" was burnt and dark brown, it tasted like I was eating burnt fish sticks from a freezer 7. my cocktail glass was empty for over ten minutes, the sad thing is we were TRYING to spend money, it was my boyfriends birthday and we were just trying to have a nice night out 8. the second round of drinks took a long time to come out, the restaurant looked understaffed as the bartender had to leave the bar and start helping on the floor - I could see our drink chits from our table and they weren't touched for ten minutes 9. the steak and frites came and that was probably the only saving grace from this whole situation because it was actually good All in all, we will not be returning, service is horrible, the food was subpar, the kitchen clearly does not know how to serve food at correct temperatures and everything was unorganized. read more

Made reservations and arrived on time. We were given a table with one chair almost blocking the door. The temperature was minus 10. It was like eating in a bus shelter. We had to leave and go to another restaurant. read more

Unfortunately I will never go back to the Rushton. We called to see if they had any room on the patio. They said they do not take reservations on the patio but to come as there were seats available. We showed up within 10 minutes. There were no seats available but a table was clearing. I asked if we could sit at the table that was clearing and the hostess told us that it was reserved. I went to speak to the manager because we were just told you cannot reserve a table outside. The manager did not have an explanation nor did he help us. I bet if I don't change out of my suit they would have served us. Not impressed. Will never go back due to my sense of right and wrong. Shame on you Rushton I'm happy to spend my money somewhere else. read more

I had the "worst" and expensive haircut in my life and I was not going to write about it but I am so sad and disappointed that I have decided to give this feed back. read more

I love this restaurant. But every single time I have gone, I have gotton sick and so have the people I came with. They use something in their seafood dish for 2, I can't figure out what it is, MSG maybe? But the next day and this happened on two visits, I have a violent severe allergic reaction. Last time, my friend had their vegetable dishes and she went home and was violently ill as well. It's too bad as their dishes are excellent, but I always feel like crap afterwards. Service is questionable too. The servers are always making fun of the customers, in a mean spirited way. read more

nice bar, nice staff, lackluster veggie burger.

Love this place! excellent steak and frites, very good menu , excellent wine menu as well, when I was single many years ago it was my go to Date place, now I still frequent it... read more

Never disappoints. Food is always good and drinks are also really nice. My favourite time to come is during lunch. So relaxed but still classy. Thanks rushton for being a place i can take my mom, and a place i can go for dinner and drinks with friends! read more

Nice atmosphere, good patio, decent to good food. Service last night was terrible and we got no apology and only an excuse that they were busier than expected. Won't be returning. read more

This a great date place. The food is upscale. The drinks are a bit pricey but it comes with the environment. The atmosphere is dressy casual and the dim lights help with the romantic feel. The presentation is wonderful as they take the time to show that they care about their food and business. Give this place a try especially if you're trying to impress. read more

Delicious varied menu, pretty good service, busy patio...a nice girlfriends or date night out.

I live in the area and have frequented The Rushton many times, however, I have noticed a decline in the food and service over the past couple of months. On busy nights they run out of popular items that are part of the specials and the wait staff is not aware/updated on what the kitchen has ran out of, which is sometimes several items on the specials. Wines, another shortage with wines, I have had to order 4 choices to eventually get something in stock. It's a disservice to repeat customers and new customers when their favorite and local restaurant becomes sloppy and careless. Both customers will not return, I recommended the Rushton to friends and they were not impressed. There's other great restaurants on St. Clair that I will and have been frequenting - try DeSotos, it's a great spot. read more