I'm back at the Union Social Eatery again, for a family dinner. The location is very accessible by…read moretransit, but if you are driving, then you may need to scout out a parking spot in the sidestreets. It has a cosy, comfortably casual ambience. On a Sunday evening, it was quiet and intimate. Our server, whose name I did not learn, was excellent: kind and willing to make recommendations. Union Social has an excellent menu, with lots of diversity to cater to all palates, but not so many items as to be overwhelming for either staff or customers. We started off with cocktails, and my son's Citrus Mule -served according to tradition, in a copper mug - was so tasty. I enjoyed my Smoky Apple Old Fashion so much. It is worth coming here for a cocktail alone. Now, on to the mains (we skipped the appetizers, but the shrimp tacos did look tempting). I explained to our server that I was torn between the Smokehouse Beef Burger (which I regretted not ordering on a previous visit) and the Spaghetti Positano, a seafood pasta finished with lemon-herb breadcrumbs. She enthusiastically and energetically recommended the pasta (I love it when they actually give a recommendation, as opposed to, "Well, it depends what you want"). I was not disappointed! The seafood spaghetti was terrific! Surprisingly, the breadcrumbs more than compensated for a sprinkling of parmesan. I savoured the leftovers the next day, and I'm still thinking about it. The other diners, who ordered Cobb Salad, the Chicken Sandwich Special, and the Tuna Bow, were similarly satisfied. Apparently, the Steak Frites and the Fish and Chips were outstanding, as was my Pasta Positano (especially for garlic lovers!). A few other diners ordered dessert: they each had creme brulee, smoking hot from being freshly torched. The surface featured that perfectly glossy, lightly burned sugar, which always reminds me of a caramel-colored skating rink. The dessert was, according to my daughter, who is a connoisseur of creme brulee, was perfectly done. To finish off, my son (don't worry, he's an adult) had an espresso martini. I had a sip, and I can totally vouch for it being so divine! We had a very satisfying meal, and I'd only wish that I knew my server's name so that I could acknowledge how excellent she was. I'll be back. I keep planning for the burger, but right now, I could sure go for another helping of Spaghetti Positano!

Ambience is great, the tv's and booths are cozy and comfy-perfect for big games or casual outting…read morewith a group of friends. We dined on a Saturday afternoon, so business was on the slower side. At first the service was great, however after we were sat the staff seemed to neglect us. Our server was very disorganized, letting us know he'd grab something for us but go and do 4 other things like grabbing drinks/plates for others and then forgetting about us. He touched 4 other tables and chatted with customers in between dropping off the bill and grabbing the moneris machine for us...now the food was fine however portions are very small and it was very expensive. If I were in the area again I wouldn't recommend coming back.

I had a wonderful Sunday Brunch at The Brock House in Whitby…read more The food selection is excellent--everything from a made‑to‑order omelette station to fresh pizza, roast beef, salads, and plenty of fruit. The dessert table was a highlight, with lots of great options, and drip coffee is included. All the ingredients tasted fresh and high quality, and the service throughout our visit was warm and friendly. The interior has a cozy, welcoming feel that makes it an easy place to settle in and enjoy a relaxed meal. Reservations are highly recommended, and the good news is you can book directly through their website, which makes planning ahead simple. A great spot for a delicious and comfortable weekend brunch.

I came to The Brock House for dinner. Thankfully we had made reservations because they seemed to be…read morebusy. We were seated in the back room along with a party table. The ambiance is quite nice but the vibe was off for me. I couldn't put my finger on it at first but having reflected on the evening, I feel as though the staff was just condescending and 'fake'. I ordered the lobster tacos and the other guests I was with, both ordered the prime rib sandwich. They saw the sandwich delivered to another table and were impressed by the size and presentation. They, however, did not receive the same and were quite disappointed. That being said, I think consistency is lacking. My tacos were quite tasty and I was satisfied with my dish. If I were to go back, I would order it again. Overall, it's not a restaurant I would go out of my way to get to.

The pub has a rundown feel to it. It works when sitting around having a beer but is uninspiring…read morewhen dining. There is an outdoor patio that would have been a better choice. I will say the staff was friendly and very attentive. Prices fair. Solid selection of craft beers on top. I think my impression of the food would have been different had I ordered the southern fried chicken which looked amazing. I had fish and chips. The heavily beer battered fish was too greasy. Couldn't eat the batter it just oozed oil. The fish on inside was ok. Comes with steak cut fries which were chunky and filling. Calamari was decent. The best thing we had was the cauliflower bites. Highly recommended. If you're an east Danforth local and need some pub fare and a place for a good beer Morgans will do fine...but get the fried chicken.

Morgan's is a cozy gastropub I found near where we stayed during a recent trip to Toronto. I forget…read morewhat my husband had, but I know he enjoyed it. I had their burger, with cheese and truffle aioli only. The burger was great. The fries are thicker cut with skin. Good, but not my favorite. I enjoyed my amaretto sour. My husband liked his smoked old fashioned. Service is excellent. The ambiance is nice. They have booths and a long bar. We came first thing on a Sunday morning so it was still quiet but they definitely deserve to be busier.

Went here with 8 of my friends I had the best time Allen…read moreand his wife are amazing !!!! The food was very good every single bite was so good everyone looked there dishes The service was exceptional Allen is so funny and so great His wife is an amazing cook The place is so cozy loved it will definitely be going back !! Portioning was good and the prices

Absolutely amazing food and great service! Please know when you go there are 4 items in the menu…read moreand you pick by the protein. I liked the concept!

It's a nice patio looking over the keating channel and water. It's quiet with a large parking and…read moreoutdoor patio. We came on the weekend, beautiful weather and got the prime rib dinner. The atmosphere is probably the best part of the place. It was quiet, relaxing and pet friendly so there's a few dogs present when we came here. The yorkshire puddings was a bit dry, the prime rib was overcooked and the veggies are cooked from frozen. The food was well seasoned and gravy was pretty good. Service was a bit slow but overall was decent but we will probably try again.

Gord and I had an early supper yesterday at The Keating Channel Pub & Grill on their lovely patio…read morein the back overlooking the water. Gord had Crab Cakes (Served with mixed greens raspberry vinaigrette, chipotle mango salsa & rice) and said they were good and he'd get them again. I had the KC Beef Pie (Brimming with tender chunks of beef sirloin braised in Guinness and tomato sauce, topped with golden brown puff pastry, served with fries) ... the sauce was tasty and the beef was really tender. Having potatoes in the pie would have been nice. Ashley was our server and she was friendly and chatty.

In the financial district so surprisingly empty for evening dinner but beautiful patio atmosphere…read more Hubs ordered salmon- I had spinach side and risotto side as my meal- both were delicious. Nice wine selection- great server Glenn

Went to Bymark with ~14 colleagues for an after work appetizers and dinner. My expectations were…read morequite high given the ownership reputation and price points. Apps: generally good. Calamari was crispy, tender and delicious. Lobster roll was good, or great, and was light on filling. Glad I didn't have to pay for this as the price is ridiculous for what you get. Starter was tuna tartare with chips. Tuna was fresh, buttery and delicious. Chips were crispy but could have used some salt or seasoning instead of plain. I think this small addition would have accented the tuna perfectly. Main: I had the sirloin medallion with mashed potatoes and a veggie hash. You can see from the pic that there was a large piece of silver skin/tendon that was inedible and was really annoying to have to cut off. The steak itself was cooked med rare and was tender but was seriously lacking salt and none was offered. Too bad because this could have been a really nice steak. Mash potatoes were creamy and delicious. Veggie hash was cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed this versus the usual broccoli/veg that comes with steak. Again it would have benefited from a hint of spice to open and excite the tastebuds. Desert: crème brûlée donuts with Carmel sauce. Wow these were incredible and the highlight of the meal. Overall I'd give the meal a 4. Nothing was bad per se but at this price the expectation is that all of the little details will be covered (to me under-seasoning is unacceptable at this kind of restaurant). Service was amazing and extremely attentive to refilling wine and water.

This is one of the city's most popular brunch spots and I was expecting it to be all hype. But boy…read morewas i wrong! They really serve up one of the best brunches in the city We ordered a bunch of dishes to the table - eggs Benedict, omelette of the day and their french toast. Each one was cooked perfectly. The Star for me was the duck confit with poached eggs on toast. The only downside is we were seated on a table at the back and there was zero natural or artificial light. We were eating in the dark!

My friend and I stumbled across this diner after our walk from High Park. We didn't know it was on…read morethe Michelin Guide. The ambiance of the diner reminded me of my go to college bar in my college days in New York. We tried 4 appetizers to share and sticky toffee pudding as the dessert. We started off with the oysters, which was paired with a ginger vinaigrette. The ginger vinaigrette and lemon added the perfect elevated touch to the oysters. The oysters were not too briney. The vinaigrette that came with the salmon Crudo was delicious. If they sold it by the bottle, I would purchase it. Then we got the carrots with cardamom labneh and dukkah spices. The dish sound so simple but taking complex spices like cardamom and dukkah truly elevated the flavour of the carrot. The eggplant came with white bean and stracciatella dip with a side of sourdough. I wished sourdough was a bit more toasted however, the dish itself was very well executed. However, I was pretty disappointed at the sticky toffee pudding. Where is the toffee sauce? (Gordon Ramsey voice) The vanilla Chantilly cream was nice and light, the pistachios were also a great touch, however, the cake itself had too much flaky salt in it. The cake was nice and moist though. Comparing to the other dishes the execution was not the best. Will I come back? Yes hundred percent. This is definitely a repeat restaurant. Bring your friends over or even your date!

Located right across STC and serves a mix of different food including tacos, pasta, burgers and…read moresteak. Walked in here on a Saturday night and wanted to sit in the patio but they didn't have a server allocated to the patio that night so we had to sit inside. They have happy hour from 9pm every day so we wanted to take advantage of that and ordered the blackened chicken alfredo, fish and chicken tacos and the steak frites. In the blackened chicken alfredo the chicken was very overcooked almost to a point it seemed burnt so it was really hard to chew. The pasta itself was fine though. We really liked the tacos and thought it was great for $6 each during the happy hour. Their spicy margarita was also quite good. The steak frites were nothing crazy it was just average. Service could have been better!

Happy hour at Milestones is a great place to fuel your hunger. The happy hour menu is available…read more daily between 3pm-6pm and 9pm-close. The dining roon was pretty empty so we were seated right away. The patio was open for diners who want to bask in the sunshine. There are lots of drink specials, half price bottle of wine, bucket of 4 Corona for $25 to name a few. We settled on the basa fish tacos and chili lime chicken tacos. Both were loaded with fresh toppings notably the chunks of avocado, cabbage, chili avocado aioli. They were messy but couldn't help myself licking my fingers. The fish was a bit small but for $6 in this economy who's complaining? The chili lime chicken taco was also a standout as well. The parmesan fries were covered in salty bits of parmesan and the garlic aioli dipping sauce was just divine. The service was friendly and professional. Miguel checked on us to make sure the food was good. The food runners were nice too. Overall, we enjoyed our happy hour dining experience and I am surprised the ratings are so low here. Trust me give Milestones a try and I love their diverse menu and they even have a halal menu as well. There's even a date night menu on Wednesdays and I remember going here with my wife a few years ago. I'm glad I came back to try their happy hour specials.