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    The School Fine Dining

    4.0 (72 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    THE SCHOOL FINE DINING ATMOSPHERE

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    Romantic
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Audrey C.

    It was a great experience. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The environment was very nice.

    The Special - 16 oz prime rib
    Winnie T.

    If you go with a big group, count on your food to be room temperature. Most of our group got the special, which was a prime rib and the only person who got a warm piece got theirs well done. Everyone's 16 oz prime rib also came out all different sizes .... Where's the consistency? Obviously if a majority orders the same meal, you would compare. Waiters were also bumping into us as we were seated. ..just really annoying when you're trying to enjoy your meal. No apology either.

    Jon R.

    Lambalicious! Lamb me up baby! I don't think lamb is ever a risky item to order. Lamb never disappoints. This was incredible. On top of that, service was LITERALLY perfection. Come here if you want to be served like royalty. I will be coming back for sure! Don't ask me about desert, I didn't think to take a photo. 5/5

    Garlic bread complimentary
    Jeffrey W.

    77/100 This place is a classic. Old school high end steak house in the same vein as Peter's close by. I've got no complaints, the service is polite, the atmosphere and decor is vintage (maybe a bit dated, but well kept) and it's quiet enough to have a conversation without raising your voice. Most of all, they've got good steak. The bone in ribeye is 24oz and easy to share, the scallops are rather large and cooked pretty well. Dessert wise, their creme brule and their cheesecake are both good. It's simple, elegant, and the kind of place I would go to as a reward for a good job at school or something when I was younger.

    Shawn F.

    The school is not a place that would come to mind for most when they think of fine dining and Markham. I had heard about it for years but not been very interested until it was brought up in a conversation and was told you'd get a great meal out it. That being said, our family decided to go for my fathers' Birthday. The school is as elegant as it is traditional when it comes to fine dining experiences. As you enter the restaurant you are greeted by the Maitre d who collects your jacket for coat check. You are promptly guided towards your table in the dim lit room, renovated over from what I imagine was a 19th century home. When it comes to service they were considerate, helpful, and timely with bringing the orders to the table. However when it comes to fine dine food, I felt that the menu price did not reflect the effort of the dishes. That being said the quality of the food was not poor by any means but I could have had an amazing meal in the city for a similar price point. Maybe they like to stick to tradition of no fooling around food on a plate minimal presentation. Here's what we had: *To being they brought out pickled preserves and bread with oil; nothing out of the ordinary but a nice touch to start* Prosciutto wrapped Mozza (13$) - Three perfectly wrapped mozza prices drizzles with reduced balsamic. It was a delicious Italian rendition of fine ingredients blended together in a scrumptious gathering. Definitely a worth while dish for a small group to share. Lobster bisque with creme and congac (12$) - A simple yet delightful soup that was hearty but not over bearing with richness. Hard to taste the congac flavour but I guess i'll believe it's in there. Seared citrus Salmon fillet (35$) - My dad loves his fish so he went with this. The flavour of the fish was good and it was cooked well with a bit of rawness in the centre but felt that overall the dish sided with rice and a couple vegetables was overly simple. Seafod Linguini (42$) - With flavours of the sea like shrimp, lobster and scallop this dish pulled the ocean into a bowl with fresh pasta tossed in a light aioli sauce. Nothing over the top but the positives were the fish tasted fresh, lacking the fishy taste and served hot with the al dente pasta was a nice combination Veal Osso Bucco (45$) - Probably the most notable dish of the night. Combined with risotto and vegetables assorted, the meat fell right off the thick bone. The jus sauce was light and savoury and gave extra flavour to the meat and the risotto. The School is not a place I would go to often or consider again, my preferred experience would be something with a little more flare if I'm putting out that much money. Overall a fair meal but not something I would jump back to.

    Whitney T.

    Lovely aristocratic interior and great service but their steak was a huge disappointment. I ordered the filet mignon and it came looking like a home cooked meal... On my plate had the steak, a plain baked potato, and ONE of each of a strip of pepper, carrot and bok choy. Please refer to my picture. For "fine dining" I just can't believe that is what came out of the kitchen. The sear was a bit too strong and it was not really medium rare as asked for, and I saw another person's steak they asked for medium and it looked more rare than mine etc.. I also had the lobster bisque which was nice how it came with big lobster chunks but I think their soup base is mixed with tomato cream soup a bit too much. Creme brûlée cheesecake was quite neat though.

    April L.

    Great service and beautiful ambience. If you're looking to celebrate a special occasion or impress business partners in Markham, the School Fine Dining is a great place. What I've had: - Creamy lobster bisque w/ cognac - Bacon wrapped filet mignon - Peppercorn steak Highly recommend the bisque and peppercorn steak. The Peppercorn steak is flamed with cognac and they sear the steak right next to your table. So hey, you get a bit of a show going on. Couldn't get enough of the steak sauce! Some more comments: - Appetizers are yummy. Love the pickled assortment with mushrooms. - We were given a free Chocolate cake for my bf's birthday. So sweet of them. Cake was perfect.

    Ambience: From the exterior, the restaurant looks like a cozy and intimate spot. As I entered, I noticed the décor is dated but that may be the vibe that they want to deliver. The dining room is dimly lit contributing to a romantic ambience. Service: Our server was attentive and friendly. The level of service is what you would expect from an upscale restaurant. Food: This is an upscale restaurant in Markham but the food was not what I expected from an upscale restaurant. I ordered a steak and it was very underwhelming. My steak was very average and I can get the same quality steak elsewhere at much lower prices. Overall: I ended the meal on a mediocre note. The food was extremely disappointing given the prices here.

    Specialty dessert coffee preparation
    Ting H.

    Old school building turned steakhouse! Very cute interior decor. Fairly good menu selection (more than other steakhouses in the area) although quite traditional. The food was good quality and the service fantastic. The wait staff also put on a nice show if you order certain menu items such as their Caesar Salad or Specialty Dessert Coffees.

    Silvia L.

    This is a fine dining restaurant so don't expect to spend anything less than $50 -$100/person. We ordered a bottle of white wine which was $40, calamari and escargot to start and proceeded with entrees and dessert with coffee to finish. The appetizers were quite good; the calimari was lightly breaded had a great cripsy texture and the squid itself was perfectly cooked. The escargot was cooked in garlic and butter; was an okay dish nothing special. For mains my mom had the seafood platter which was $75 and came with a perfectly cooked lobster tail, prawns, scallops, as well as a variety of other seafood. My dad had the prime rib ($35) which came with veggies and baked potato as well as a bun, and horseradish. My sister had the top sirloin and I had the seafood linguine. I thought the seafood linguine was a bit on the salty side but it came with two large scallops, prawns, squid and more. For dessert we had the creme Brule, cheesecake and tiramisu ($8-9 each). The creme brule was delicious, by far our favourite of the three, the cheesecake was typical and the tiramisu was subpar. Overall we had a good experience here some pros and cons. It was pricey but it made mothers day extra special. The service was top notch and our server was absolutely great.

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    The ultimate in fine dining. The food is fantastic and the service is impeccable. Our go to place for special occasions.

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