My wife and I went to Smash Kitchen and Bar, and we had a generally good experience…read more The staff are friendly, the wait time for food was 13 minutes (yep, I time it), the food tasted great (we split the truffle mushroom baked eggs for the main, and Cathy's chocolate banana bread for dessert). Overall, a very pleasant experience. They only lost a point because there was an egg shell in our meal.

Smashing good brunch?…read more Smash Kitchen has been on our list to visit for a while till we finally had the opportunity. For more than a dozen years, this Markham spot has been known for good flavors and portions. The weekend brunch menu from 10am - 2:45pm had an assortment of creative dishes. We opted for their LA mac & cheese ($25) with a saucy cheese blend textured by herb crumbles. The soft shell crab benedict ($24) looked irresistible with two nicely poached eggs beside crab drizzled with maple buffalo hot sauce. While it came with no sides, bites of the whole fried soft shell crab on brioche toast were scrumptious. The inside of this restaurant is cavernous, featuring even a private room and patio. It's much larger than the dated plaza entrance would indicate. Staff were generally active at the tables, even delivering colour sheets to young ones. Skip it or hit it? It was a long time coming but brunch here didn't disappoint. Hit it!

We have been struggling to find a good brunch spot in the area. Finally found this place…read more Every thing we ordered came hot and fresh. Cozy place and great service. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you.

Very solid diner style cafe, excellent pancakes! It can get really packed around brunch time…read more Service was really helpful and friendly, but some food items took a while to come, probably as the restaurant was completely full while I was there

The food is incredible with impeccable service!! The ambience gives you the country cozy vibe with…read morehigh end food!

Just try to contact them. They don't answer the phone and they don't return calls/messages. They…read moreignore emails sent through their "contact us" form. I'm just trying to buy a gift certificate. They tell you to email them and then send the money but they don't contact you at all. Obviously they are very arrogant and comfortable in knowing Their position in the community and don't care about Custimer relationships. I would travel out of my way to not frequent this business.

Food was good, and it tasted fresh. Atmosphere was nothing but great, dark and relaxing.read more

Stopped by after doing some shopping since I wanted dessert after dinner and I was impressed by the…read morespaghetti meatballs! A little pricey but they were generous with the amount of protein, and being 5"2 Asian girl, I had leftovers lol. The very cherry chocolate cheesecake was enjoyable the first few bites for me and my husband, but ended up getting a bit too sweet! Might be better to share with at least one more person. The menu can be quite overwhelming since they give you so many options, but it would be a good spot for large groups. Highly recommend making a reservation, especially during the weekends.

We ordered takeout via uber eats. So I can only review the food…read more I ordered the pulled chicken soft tacos. They were amazing! The chicken was moist and very flavorful. Plenty of lettuce, sour cream and seasonings. The tortilla was soft and a bit sweet and it complimented the taco well. The fries were plentiful and actually calorie worthy. This place is on my list for our next trip to Toronto!

Classic southern bbq is what you'll find at pig out bbq. They've been serving it up since 2012. I…read moreshared the 6 rib dinner with a friend which came with a side (aka trimming), coleslaw, pickles and choice of dipping sauce. My side of choice was fries, can't go wrong with fries - they were crispy, a bit oily, made for good bbq eating. Coleslaw and pickles were standard - good but nothing stand out. Can't recall the dipping sauce but I appreciated that there was dipping sauce. The ribs are smoky but I can understand why they came with sauce because they aren't exactly lathered in any. Unlike saucier ribs I've had, these ribs feel a little drier so the sauce helps in that aspect. The meat was delicious and tender but I don't think this is my type of ribs - I guess I'm more of a saucy ribs girl. I would still recommend giving it a try if you'd prefer a smoky, drier rub!

This table looks so dreamy, elegant, and full of little pleasures that I can already imagine myself…read morethinking about it again long after the night is over. The tiramisu looks so soft and delicate, like the kind of dessert that quietly steals your heart, the savory dish looks warm and comforting in the sweetest way, and those beautiful drinks make everything feel even more charming and unforgettable. There is something so lovely about a meal like this, where every bite and every sip feels like a gentle little reward, turning an ordinary moment into something that feels romantic, cozy, and very hard to let go of. I can already tell this is the kind of place that would make me want to come back again with a happy heart, just to enjoy the same delicious comfort, the same sweet atmosphere, and the same beautiful little happiness that makes every part of the experience feel so special.

Public Gardens has become our go to weekday dinner spot! We have been here many times and it never…read moremisses. It is an easy place to pop in for dinner without too much planning, especially during the week when you can usually get seated without a wait. Our consistent go-to's: braised meatballs, mozzarella sticks, public Caesar (my fave in the city better than Jacob's imo) ciao bella rigatoni, and the steak frites. Their burger and tiramisu is good too. The first time I ordered their ciao Bella rigatoni for some reason it wasn't good, but after that I keep ordering it cuz it HITS. We've tried their salami pizza and the chicken parm I thought was mid. Their drinks are amazing though, my fave is the tiramisu martini but I also love their other cocktails. The Milan melon is delish, so is the rosemary limon spritz and the bellini is refreshing. The cocktail list in general is elite for a king west restaurant. On weekends it is much busier and often fully booked, so reservations are a must, but if you come right when they open for lunch at 12 pm, you can walk in, but it fills up quickly. Service has always been super friendly and consistent, which is part of why we keep coming back. Overall, it is a dependable spot with good food, good drinks, and a lively atmosphere.

My dad decided to get this, and he said there was a massive line, as he told me I tried the brisket…read moresandwich and the wings, it would be better if we tried right when it was ordered but it was still pretty good. The brisket was tender, and melts in your mouth, fries were crispy, I don't like bbq smothered in bbq sauce but this place was actually pretty good. I have to come here in person and try it while it is hot

Friends took me here for dinner after debating which food spot to try…read more.. 9/10 for the mini combo. Ribs fall off the bone, sauced and smoked very well. The honey garlic smoked wings were delicious! Fell off the bone as well and was very well sauced. The fries were crispy even with the sauce on top. 10/10 for value! The entire pack was about 20$ after taxes and I really can't complain about anything at all. They give you enough to fill your stomach up and have some food possibly to spare. 9/10 for customer service, the staff were really pleasant and was attending to our needs for extra sauces and anything we needed. 6/10 for space, I wished it was a tad more spacious. People who were sitting behind me was bumping my chair and the next table beside us was too close, but would definitely come back again!!

Stopped here shortly after the start of a long road trip from Haliburton to Columbus, Ohio for…read morebreakfast. I had the pancakes. They were as scrumptious as they look (see photo). And the atmosphere was 1950s kitsch, so that was nice. The only thing ordinary about this place was the service. It may have just been an off day for the wait staff, who are often under enormous stress. I will be back next year when I come through again.

Warning: Be prepared for massive portions of delicious food with great service and incredible…read morevalue. Only enter if you are prepared to be amazed. My family and I stopped here on our way home from the zoo. We had never eaten at a Wimpy's but this restaurant was well reviewed and the menu had something for everyone. When we entered we were immediately greeted with friendly service by Clea. I had the best strawberry milk shake OF MY LIFE! Food was delivered ridiculously fast. I ate delicious fish and chips, and the fam had vegetarian omelette, hot dog and breakfast food. My kids have never eaten this much at a restaurant EVER. I opted to box up half my meal, the portions were immense. The washrooms were spotless. I glanced in the kitchen which was fully staffed, organized and clean. I am extremely impressed and would love to return when we travel again.

Wonderful resto on College west of Bathurst…read more Intimate spot with great Happy Hour from 4-6:30 pm daily. Great deal on Steak Frites ($19.99) during Happy Hour plus on Tuesdays & Wednesdays they have half price bottles of wine. Service was friendly, personable and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back. Reservations are definitely recommended as it is an intimate restaurant and fills up fast! Best way to get there is via TTC. There is limited street parking.

Came for the $20 happy hour steak frites! Not terrible for $20, but overall not great food:…read more The fries were okay but the steaks were chewy and not cooked to the correct doneness. I ordered a rare which came out medium rare, and my friend ordered a medium rare and her steak came out well done. When the restaurant remade it, it came out rare the second time. The chimichurri sauce was nice though. The salmon tartar was veryyy unimpressive. The only redeeming food was the pistachio gelato at the end! Super refreshing and had a nice balance of flavours and textures. Drinks were good. But priced at around $20 dollars for cocktails. Ambiance of the place was really nice on a Thursday evening. Not too busy and would be a good and comfortable place to meet up after work. The service was attentive and helpful, especially when redoing the steak!

We've been meaning to come here ever since it first opened. My husband enjoyed his burger. It was…read morecooked medium rare to order. My son devoured the entirety of his fish and chips, and it was a huge fillet. I had golden beer battered shrimp. The shrimp was plump and perfectly cooked. The batter is light and tasty. No honey mustard if that's what you like for your salad (fries for me). My son and husband really liked the Carolina gold sauce the kitchen recommended as an alternative. It's good and has a similar tang, just not for me. The ranch was solid. They have a limited beer and wine selection. We didn't notice they had a bar for mixed drinks until after the fact. The menu says they will offer local wines soon, which I like to see (and prefer to order) at local establishments. Service was excellent. The restaurant is bright and open with a subtle blue nautical theme. Comfortable booths. We'll be back.

This is one of our favorites for fish dinners on Friday. I love that, if you order the fish fry,…read more$1.00 of that price goes to the Olcott Fire Company. They recently changed their menu and now offer one of my favorites: Chicken Cordon bleu. Loved it the first time I ordered it and so far, haven't disappointed. Their clam chowder is delicious and you know it is clams...you can find them in their cup...not like some other places I go where you aren't sure it really is clam chowder. Service is friendly and if you go there enough, the servers know what you like to drink and are ready for you when you get in. Loved their bourbon bacon burger too. It is a casual place and children are welcomed and it is handicapped accessible. Lovely little entry way, too.