Love this spot! Went here for a birthday and it was such a great vibe. Great food and drinks! Would…read morego again.

I wanted to have supper on a patio yesterday and was thinking about the upper patio of the Brazen…read moreHead (I'd been there before) and that's where I headed. I got settled in with a beer and Gord joined me. When I looked at the menu, I realized that this was no longer the Brazen Head but was now the Black Sheep.  The menu is a lot smaller and there's none of the pub grub I was expecting and looking forward to.  But we were comfy and stayed put. Gord ordered a Vietnamese Shrimp Cocktail and I ordered a Margherita pizza and asked to have pepperoni added.  Both were really good and we'd get them again. The beer wasn't very cold so we ordered a cocktail.  Gord ordered an Optimist and I ordered The Tattel Tell.  They were tasty and fun. Amber was our server ... she was friendly and helpful.

Lively cosy bar with great ambience, around St. Patrick's Day they even had a person playing…read morebagpipes. We came during switch over between breakfast to lunch, so our server hopefully got us some drinks while we waited for the kitchen to turn over. Typical beer and alcohol options but enough for you to find what you would like. For food, we got the fried green beans, the quesadilla, and the fish tacos. The food was surprisingly good and upscale compared to typical bar food. Due to its proximity to the nearby expo area, it does get crowded after game time or if there is a convention happening. Definitely worth a visit.

This bar in Liberty Village is a great spot to hang out with friends late at night or to go watch a…read moresports game. Service was upbeat, the green thumb in me was giddy about the fries in a terracotta planter, and the food and drinks were on point. The food was comforting against the extreme cold outside. I was impressed by such a unique mocktail flavour.

I came here for dinner with a few friends, and we ordered a few appetizers, pastas, and pizzas to…read moreshare. It's a really cute spot and the service was decent. I would not hesitate to come back, but there are some things I would definitely not order again. Not order again: - mozzarella sticks - these were not cheesy, fresh, or flavourful,huge disappointment - prosciutto and zeppole - prosciutto were not very fresh or thinly sliced, weirdly presented with the zeppole on the side Will definitely order again: - heroic dose pasta - the pasta was so fresh, great sauce and plenty of mushrooms (my favourite dish) - NYC spicy rigatoni - really good flavours and the pasta texture was perfect (also homemade) - Caesar salad - so creamy and I think they make the sauce in house bc I tasted a hint of the anchovy umami flavour The pesto pasta was pretty good too. And so were all the pizzas. I can't comment much on the pizzas because I was heavily focused on their homemade pasta. Everyone enjoyed the pizzas though. The only things that was bad were the two appetizers we got. They also offer an extensive list of drinks - beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails. I really like this spot and will definitely be back!

Bus Well earned…read more Robs favorite pizza perfect for a snack. Get your buss pizza here! Service was perfect pizza came in a flash

I'm a regular at several local Toronto restaurants - Lyla included - and I realized I should start…read morecontributing semi regular reviews as I appreciate how important they are for prospective customers. I have consistently supported Lyla since their opening a couple of years ago. I have taken my girlfriend for date nights, sat at the bar own my own to enjoy a cocktail or bowl of pasta (or both), had a quick mother/son drink, hosted my Dad and my girlfriend for a more formal dinner, and even encouraged my girlfriend to organize a girls night there. The service has consistently been thoughtful and on point. The cocktails are excellent; the wine list dynamic/good for pairing. And the food, particularly the pasta dishes, is excellent. 5+ stars all around. Cheers, Max

Picked this spot for girly night. We loved it here! Such a pretty spot and food was delicious…read more Met the chef and learned about the private dining room and tasting experience. We cant wait to be back!

Cocktail bar is a super sleek bar on a popular street in Toronto. Servers are awesome and make some…read moremean cocktails. The space is also extremely clean and well managed. They've got some theme and take aways with their cocktails that add a little fun and flair. Great space!

Cool place with THE CLEANEST bar bathrooms I have ever seen. There is even an extra chair by the…read moretoilet for... Drinks good, although not cheap, very cool vibe and music. Sadly, NO RED BULL! Recommend.

And/ore below tasting menu was one of the most unique, classy dining experiences I've ever had. The…read morecool, dark cave with ambient low lighting really allowed us to be fully immersed in the food. Our waiter was incredible. So approachable and took the time to explain each dish.

Phenomenal!!! Hands-down, the best food and experience we had while visiting Toronto. We did the…read morefood tasting in the cave below, and it was worth every penny. All of the courses were perfectly prepared and delicious. My favorite was the short rib course and the strawberry sorbet. The Service was super friendly and efficient. Our waitress was hilarious and down on earth and made us feeling super invited. Everyone was knowledgeable about the courses and wine, and enlightened our experience. The cave is beautiful, and the ambience was very chill. They were also playing some great R&B music which added to the vibe. Pictures do this place no justice.

I'm a big fan of Manhattans, so when I heard that Mother was serving up a supposedly top-notch…read moreversion, I knew I had to check it out for myself. I arrived at around 6:30 on a recent Wednesday and the place was about half full. I snagged a spot at the end of the bar and began perusing the menu. Obviously I had to get the Bobby Burns in Manhattan ("Bourbon, Canadian Whisky, Blended Scotch, Italian Vermouth Blend, aromatic Bitters, Salted Vanilla and Drambuie. Burnt caramel with bright aromatics") and it was ready a few minutes later. It's incredible. It's right up there with the best Manhattans I've ever had, and it's sure possible it might be the best. The balance of flavors is right on point, and it's also been incorporated with other tastes that work perfectly. (I returned to Mother a few weeks later and it was just as good the second time.) I was feeling a little peckish, so I went ahead and ordered the Jerk Chicken Karaage. It arrived piping hot and was a far bigger portion than I had anticipated. I figured I'd never be able to finish it, but it was so delicious I inhaled the whole thing. For my second drink, I went with the Honey + ("100% Agave Reposado Tequila, Espadin Mezcal, Ontario Bee Pollen, Salted Lavender Honey & Fresh Citrus. Floral, Smoky & Tart"), and it was so satisfying and flavorful. (I'm all about that Manhattan, though.) Mother is a terrific place. The atmosphere is awesome and my bartender was super friendly and helpful. It deserves its place as one of the city's very best cocktail bars.

While many know Mother for it's cocktails (Mother was ranked 44 on the world's 50 best bars list in…read more2025), I had been hearing great things about their food program and decided to give it a try. That was a great decision, as their food was some of the best I had in a while! Their jerk chicken karage was unique, flavourful, and elegantly put together. A must try! The steak dish was excellent as well, cooked perfectly, slathered with a flavorful sauce, and served with a bone marrow corn side that was unlike anything I've ever tasted. The udon noodles were good too, but the other dishes definitely shined above this one.

Fabulous little spot tucked away behind an unmarked door. It's like the speakeasy half of Cherry…read moreHigh, with a classier atmosphere and more elevated menus. Service was attentive and friendly, the drinks were crafted perfectly, and the bites were sumptuous. The bathroom is also well maintained which is always an important note i like to talk about! Will have to come back as it's a great place to bring your date.

A beautiful cocktail bar with a stunning interior and delicious drinks…read more Came here after dinner and was greeted at the front. Sat by the bar and was served by the bartender themselves. I got the the Flamingo Room which was a cocktail mixed with empress gin, strawberry, kiwi, sumac, lemon, yuzu foam, saline, and rose. It has fruity, complex and sour notes to it. Love anything with a foam top so this was a hit for me. I got 2 rounds of this during the night since it was so delicious. Would be back for more cocktails and maybe light bites as the interior was so memorable and nice!

What a magical experience. The staff were so on the ball. We got the land tasting menu and were…read moreblown away. Every course looked and tasted wonderful. Such a great variety. So much creativity and I'm still thinking about it. It's such a cool vibe there with fake stained glass, sparkly chandeliers and red light. The mirepoix cocktail was SO yummy. A nice savoury twist. I quickly recommending coming for this chefs menu. It's well worth the money.

This place has been on my list for a while after seeing it on social media, and it wad pretty hard…read moreto get a reservation! They only accept reservations one month in advance, and they go quite quickly. I had to book at midnight exactly one month before the date I wanted. Otherwise, there are only spots in random days at random times available. BUT I got the date and time I wanted and everything after was simple enough. They sent multiple reminders and messages before the reservation asking about allergies and such. Our table was actually ready before our time, so we arrived slightly earlier. The place isn't too difficult to find. Just follow the address and look for the eye. We got a table for two in a very cute and intimate nook, which I loved because we were celebrating my husband's birthday and it felt more special and a little bit more private than the other tables. We both got the Pastiche Signature ($95/pp), which is a blind set menu incorporating dishes from their farm, shore and garden menus. We also got the bacon and eggs and bathtub cocktails which were both super cool in presentation and true to flavour. Each dish tasted so delicious and we were so full at the end of it. We even had enough to pack home for later! Some highlights were the tartare (the best I've probably ever had), char siu octopus and sword fish. Really enjoyed my experience here and found it to be worth the price! Definitely recommend this place over some of the more expensive tasting menus I've tried.

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.