Visited here multiple times with great service and a beautiful time before! I'm thinking this may…read morebe new staff? Last night we reserved for two specifically in the Tiki Room on their Yelp options. We confirmed the reservation multiple times over text and even messaged we were running a tad behind, when we arrived the hostess working took us to their new Triple Seven Lounge room which is also an option to book on Yelp. I explained we had booked the Tiki Bar, the Triple Seven Lounge was empty and not themed the same, the hostess pretty rudely told us that was all she could give us despite their being an empty table available in the Tiki Room. When we asked about sitting there we were told that they held that table because someone else has a reservation. I explained again that we had a reservation, in the Tiki Room, not the Triple Seven Lounge. The hostess refused to seat us, my partner spoke to a manager and made some progress, but then we were handed back off to the same hostess, who told me I was threatening her when I said that I would post a review detailing they didn't give us our allotted reservation. Very disappointing and impersonal service. We left immediately after being called threatening because we did not want to cause that hostess any harm or unnecessary distress, but will not be back. Careful booking here, they don't value advance reservations. Remove the option to select which room you're in if you're not going to keep to it.

Lovely first experience at the Shameful Tiki Room! We came…read morearound 5:30PM on a Wednesday and were the first customers of the night. The island vibes hit you immediately - this would be a great place for an intimate party. We ordered: - The Big Kahuna Burger: the pineapple was a welcome addition to this otherwise pretty standard burger. The crinkle fries were also a good texture. 8/10 - Popcorn Shrimp: saucy yet crispy, great choice for an app. 8/10 - Jackfruit & Spinach Dip: I think the jackfruit was in dried form sprinkled on top of the dip, and we honestly didn't taste the jackfruit at all. 6.5/10 And for drinks, I asked them to surprise me with a mocktail. I got a delicious slightly creamy fizzy banana coconut drink. The bartender mentioned it was something he was working on. I hope it is officially on the menu soon! My partner got the Tokyo Drift - could barely taste the alcohol. If you get one of the larger drinks in bowls, they are served with some surprise flair. Cocktails are definitely the specialty here! We were able to nab some free parking on Euclid Ave., but it is also pretty accessible by streetcar. I would definitely come back with a group!

A classic Punk / Rock n Roll Bar in Toronto CA. Basically the CBGB's of that scene…read more It's been around since the early 1990's and is exactly what a spot like this should be. Very nondescript outside facade - no sign telling you what it is other than a small "BSC" (for Bovine Sex Club) painted near the door. Hard to miss though as the exterior is made up a punk rock style sculpture of rusted bikes & other assorted ephemera. The interior is similar, visually. Great sound system & chill vibes pervade throughout. Weirdly the stage is right in the entrance of the club, on your left, with a long bar along the right side, heading back. Great, crowd, great location in cool area with lots of restaurants & plenty of parking - both on the street up to 2 hours & extended parking for a flat-rate of CA$20 (~$14 USD) from 6:00pm until the next morning, just 2 blacks away.

The Bovine is a fantastic place that is the same today as it was decades ago. not only that, but it…read moreis also one of the cheapest pints that you can find. Now, are the taps dry? Maybe. Are the beer cans running out? It's possible. But, it's a dive in the way of the old dives. And the acoustics for bands are... not great. But they are a sign of what once was. Without attempting to try to present a front of a time long gone, The Bovine simply exists today as it once did in that time long ago, before Smokes stickers, before iPhones, back when people would just go to a bar to talk with those they didn't know the morning prior. Bring cash though, unless you're looking to make some big orders, because credit card is a minimum fifty-dollar spend.

A bar located downstairs on Adelaide. They have inexpensive snacks and $6 rails during happy hour…read more We got the paradise fries and my friend got a cocktail. It is good but the quality reflects the price. Servers were very nice. There is a space where an event was being hosted, so it was quite loud. Fun vibes Washrooms are upstairs.

Saw that this cute, tiki-inspired bar had just opened up and we had to come check it out! We wanted…read moreto sit in the upstairs patio after seeing all the beautiful pictures of it online but unfortunately the wait was too long. Despite that, the indoor seating was just as good! The interior and aesthetics insides were great; wonderful decor, perfect lighting and the music was great too. The drinks here are amazing - we got two hot n bothered bowls which were extremely tasty (and high in ABV so it got the job done haha). The paradise fries were also extremely tasty and well cooked. Overall, this place definitely met my expectations and is a super cute spot! Definitely will be coming back and trying the upstairs outdoor seating!

This is the bar up above Khao San Road. Darkly lit, vibey place with some neon and cool music in…read morebackground. Good spot to have a drink while waiting for a table downstairs. Drink menu has some interesting Thai themed takes on classic cocktails. Had the Letters From Iwo Jima Thai version of an Old Fashioned and it was pretty good. Guac and Chips was solid - homemade chips and good quac. King Oyster Mushroom was quite tasty although a bit too salty. Overall (4/5) - not a bad little place pre-dinner.

Nice place to stop by for a drink. Didn't have any food but the menu looked interesting. We sat at…read morethe bar upstairs with big TV's and a great vibe. Our bartender was nice and attentive with a real wit about her saying funny lines and entertaining. Next time will get some food but the drinks I can attest are well pored.

This fun tiki bar restaurant is located in an rather drab looking part of Hamilton. If you didn't…read moresee the gaggle of people waiting for their take out orders you probably would not even realize it's there. Upon walking in you are greeted with warmth and a heavy tiki bar theme which extends from the restaurant to the lobby and even the bathrooms! There are many photos of celebrities eating pizza scattering the walls. I should mention you do need a reservation ahead of time and there is a deposit which you will lose if you don't show up. You can reserve online up to one month in advance. Most common table sizes are two or four. Now that you have been warned, let me continue to the good stuff! Upon being seated, you will be ushered to use the QR code to order. Order your pizza first as it takes 20 min to cook. I recommend allocating two slices per person. Small is four slices and large is 8. You can then order any appetizers or drinks as you wish. My order: Chai-buprofin - this drink is served on fire. It's a sweet mix of chai, coconut and rum, sending you away to the Carribean for the duration of the beverage. Pile on Pepperoni Large - sweet, savory, thick, juicy. You have entered pizza heaven and you will never go back. Cocojito - Pisco Pina colada -a surprisingly good mix and a pleasant finish Overall, we really enjoyed our experience, the food was phenomenal. If you set your expectations accordingly, you will not be disappointed!

i finally was able to catch MaiPai with two bar seats open for my boyfriend and i; we seized our…read moreopportunity given how much people rave about the food and atmosphere. to be frank, it was very good. the service was quick, attentive, and excellent. the food and drinks were great quality, and the experience was welcoming and personalized despite us being walk-ins and sat at the edge of the bar. the vibes were great; the music and decorations and lights were just as fantastic as the photos online would suggest. the bathroom is located in the equally well-decorated basement, down the stairs to the side of the front lobby. the ladies room was supremely clean and well-stocked. after a very poor first impression of weeks of unanswered phone calls, the broken website/inability to book reservations even weeks in advance as recommended, and multiple failed attempts to get two feet in the door, i will say i was ultimately blown away by the food, service, and experience. i still stand by my initial frustrations in the difficulty of coming in at all, as well as the hours being questionable and indeed unwelcoming, and the complications presented by a lack of solution to the parking issue. however i would still consider coming back. big redemption, happy i went.

Made reservations for 2 and was quite surprised we got booth seating. Servers were friendly and…read moreservice was quick. We ordered the smashed and aloha burger as well as the fried chicken. Honestly wasn't the biggest fan of the fried chicken as I found it lackluster. I really enjoyed the aloha burger though. Chorizo burgers are definitely more unique and I really liked the flavor and the grilled pineapple (I will always argue in favour of pineapple on burgers and pizzas). We also ordered drinks and they were not watered down which I appreciate. Overall presentation was A+, great place for a casual date with the girls or your partner.

Came here for dinner when my friends and I were in town this past summer. There was a bit of a wait…read moreto get seated, so we sat outdoors with some cocktails. I decided to get a Blue Hawaii cocktail, which was beautifully presented to me. My friends also enjoyed their cocktails, and the time to wait for a table went by fairly quickly. We decided to share an order of their vegetarian baos, which were pretty good and surprisingly hearty. We asp shared an order of their tempura corn fritters, which were also hearty and tasty. I decided to get their jackfruit fried rice, which was unfortunately pretty lackluster. I felt like it needed something, perhaps more salt or soy sauce. Other than that, we had a lovely meal here and the restaurant itself was beautiful. A fun place to go out to if you happen to be in Toronto.

Our waiter was Danny - a super wonderful human. The food was pretty fantastic. We had the Zucchini…read moreFritters as an appetizer. YOU MUST try these. My partner and I shared the seared scallops and the two tacos - barbacoa and crispy fish. The food is incredibly fresh. and the place was quite busy when we got there. It has a cool Leslieville vibe to it. It is cozy enough to enjoy a conversation without having to yell over the music. I would have preferred a bench placement just cause I'm an old man, but the barstools and table we sat at were quite good. Highly recommend. The pricing is not exorbitant. our bill was around $45 before tip.

We've had good experiences in the past so came on Mother's Day for dinner. We could tell the staff…read morewas overwhelmed and food was made in a hurry. The food was not done properly at all--tacos and enchiladas were VERY dry with barely any flavour, filling or cheese, guacamole was forgotten with the fish tacos, fish tacos overdone, tiny portions and inflated prices. The tacos looked and tasted exactly like what my 10 year old makes at home (a tortilla quickly folded in half with barely anything inside, then placed in a toaster). We were completely surprised and shocked they would charge $7.50 for one measly taco. Drinks were brought out long after appetizers, main meal order was not taken for eons, and no one cleared our table after appetizers so our table was stacked with extra dirty dishes and menus our entire dinner. Sorry but won't be returning even though we had been enjoying this restaurant in the past.

Fries and wings. A little pricy but very delicious, perfectly deep fried with a nice blend of…read morespices. Drinks were also delicious. Amazing service as well, our waitress was very attentive and had great recommendations. O

bar in the west end with incredible food moody lighting and welcoming / attentive service . highly…read morerecommend !

I would go back again in a heartbeat. This was one of the best meals and experiences of the year…read more The shaved prime rib steak with the dipping au jus plus French onion soup as an appetizer... this was phenomenal. Every aspect from the sauce to the baguette to the meat was so tasty. I also recommend getting the garlic aoli for the fries. The drinks were very well done and unique in flavor as well, in particular I tried to the midnight show which was like a raspberry espresso martini. It was fantastic. The ambiance of the place is spectacular as well with a cool, library naturally, vibe. The servers were also great and helped accommodate my date who is gluten free, and her baguette replacement was the best that she'd ever had of a gluten free option. All in all top tier experience start to finish.

This cocktail bar inside Fairmont Royal York Hotel has a nice classy ambiance. It feels like…read morestepping into a movie set, with the iconic clock tower. They decorate the lobby, bar area, and the whole main floor with Christmas decorations during the holiday season, including the giant Christmas tree in the lobby (complete with its own lighting ceremony and live music performance). Good selection of drinks and great customer service. Fun facts: The Royal York Hotel opened in 1929. It hosted royalty, heads of state, and golden-age Hollywood legends like Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock when they were in town filming or staying upstairs in the hotel. Stepping inside is like time-traveling back decades, with velvet seating, brass accents, and dark, moody lighting. As soon as you walk into the Library Bar, the real centerpiece that grabs your attention is the massive oil portrait above the fireplace. That dignified gentleman watching you sip your drink is George Locke, the very first chief librarian of the Toronto Public Library. I love that a librarian is the patron saint of this bar! The drinks here aren't just cocktails; they're chapters in a story. The current menu, titled "Ink & Alchemy," is actually inspired by Michael Ondaatje's famous novel In the Skin of a Lion. Created by their award-winning mixologist James Grant, the menu is a tribute to the people who built this city: the immigrants, bridge-builders, thieves, and dreamers. You aren't just sipping a martini; you're drinking a liquid homage to Toronto's history.