Great food. Fun place in east end to grab a few drinks and flavourful snack items. Very skillful…read moreand knowledgeable bar staff, friendly crowd and atmosphere.

Amazing Happy Hour at Pinkerton's daily from 5-6pm! All cocktails on the menu are $12 and not just…read moresimple 3-ingredient ones either. On Wednesdays, they have a special on their baos (3 sets of 2 baos for $33). Service was great and included recommendations from the staff. For drinks, we had the Stolen Tiki and the Widow's Kiss which were both great. We ordered the Laab Style Beef Tartare and an assortment of baos, including the beef bulgogi, korean fried chicken, and pork adobo. The tartare was out-of-this-world and super addicting due to the spice! It paired so well with the fragrant taro chips, and even my partner who is French said it was one of the best tartares he's had recently (although don't expect a traditional steak tartare). The pork adobo bao came dressed with spicy mango mayo and pickled cucumber. The cut was pork belly which was extremely rich, so the citrus from the sauce and cucumber were perfect to cut the fat. I loved that the cucumber was just slightly pickled rather than using the typical pickles which are too tart for me. The bulgogi sirloin was our favourite due to the balance of flavours. The fried chicken was good, but came with more of a honey sauce rather than a gochujang sauce as described since there was no spice (maybe the wrong sauce was used?) Would definitely come back to enjoy their happy hour and tartare again.

Finally got around to checking this place out after walking by so many times and seeing what fun…read morewas happening inside. We made a point of checking out the buck-a-shuck special from 6-7PM so rushed down on Boxing Day 2025 to see how it compared to our recent trip to Ngogo in west Queen west. We were in for a treat! The oysters were fantastic! And the Yuzu slushie sauce that was house made went fantastic with its tangy lemony flavour. Very good! They also have some interesting takes on classic cocktails for $15 on Happy House special as well, but that will be another time. I like how roomy the place was with room for a DJ and dancing although I'm not sure that happens there, it's worth finding out. This definitely seems like a real gem in the hood as I can't think of anything quite like it. Go take a look and see what you think, trust me you will smile : )

Went recently on a Monday with a group of four. They have a buck of shuck oyster special. Paired…read morewith a yuzu foam. Super fresh and delicious! we paired these items with the lovely cocktails they have to offer! Incredible night with amazing service . The drinks we chose were a bit on the sweeter side, so easier to drink and doesn't taste too alcohol forward. The alcohol forward cocktails were balanced! I had a Smokey old fashioned

10/10 food- place is the best. Make a reso…read more I've been back 100 times and it's always so good, service amazing, ambiance amazing, design over all. And open 11am - 2am, pizza offered the entire time!! Woah!

I've been to Cherry's High Dive a handful of times, but each time I've gone it's been a great and…read morememorable experience. The dive bar kind of has more of a rustic, casual vibe, with the crowded hustle and bustle of the servers carrying food. The main walkway used to find indoor seating and bathrooms is a tight squeeze, and it's only really one way traffic to get around the dive bar. The food is great, with moderately quick wait times and fair pricing. The fries are really good, and so are the mozzarella sticks-- the cheese pull is so worth it!! If you're looking for a chill night out with friends, with a homey ambiance and food that's more than worth the price, Cherry's is a great option!

I made reservations for last weekend while our group of nine were in town for the weekend. When I…read moreinitially looked at the website, I was excited for the theming and thought it would just be the perfect place to grab dinner before heading out to Church Street Garage for their drag show that night. What I didn't anticipate was the entire group wishing we could close down the Mary Shelley bar with Jackson (Jaxon? I'm the absolute worst and did not get the spelling of their name), our server. From the moment we walked past security, everyone was amazing. Everyone was so welcoming and kind. We ordered dinner and drinks, including a round of infinity shots, the shareable love potion, and D20 shots. And everything was delicious. Sometimes, you have to sacrifice the quality of food and drinks for a fun atmosphere, but that was not the case here. Storm Crow was a big highlight of the trip and I can't wait to visit Toronto again just to go back. Thank you for everything!

The seafood is exceptionally fresh, especially the oysters and crudos…read more Most of the main courses are flavorful and beautifully presented. Some of the sauces and seasonings were a bit heavy, making a few dishes taste stronger than I expected. The drinks are well-crafted, though a few cocktails were on the sweeter side and not entirely to my taste. Service is attentive and polite, though the pace can feel a little formal at times. Overall, it's a wonderful spot for a special night out, just keep in mind that some dishes have bolder flavors.

Best cocktails of the trip for this #22 on the best of North America's '26 bars. 4.5 stars…read more Cocktails: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - James was a wonderful host with great recommendations. Even when one was a miss for me, he followed up with a winner - Claire De Lune: gin, vanilla, almost clarified punch style was my favorite. 5 stars - Spiced Prophecy: tequila, ginger, and mint drink was so smooth and effervescent and came with a little sparkly fire show with a wreath of steel wool around it. 5 stars - Fun vibe though was a thin hallway with just a few tables - Style: Q-bert black and white cube flooring Midlights - Some heavy on the scotch flavor which isn't my thing Lowlights - Came from dinner so didn't have room to try snacks

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.

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.

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.

It's my first time visiting lavelle and surely, it won't be my last. This place on the roof deck…read morehas the most gorgeous view of the CN tower and Toronto skyline. Pair this with a pool that you dip into, excellent service from the food servers and mouth watering meals and drinks, this is the perfect place to enjoy the summer. Some of my faves from their menu are: jerk chicken tacos and sushi Pool use: $15/person with towel service What we got: Tequila sunrise Aperol spritz Crazy crab sushi Sweet and spicy tempura sushi Jerk chicken soft shell tacos Hawaiian nachos Corn ribs One bite

I've been to this place multiple times for networking events, and it never disappoints! From the…read morelively atmosphere and great music to the excellent service and delicious drinks, it's always a fantastic experience.

Continued our bar hopping night at The Park Hyatt's rooftop bar :) Elevators are next to Joni…read moreRestaurant, take it to the 17/F. Be sure to make a reservation; it is super busy here! We opt to sit inside because it was a little windy out. Loved the vibe inside, but I also enjoyed our Toronto skyline of with the CN Tower outside on the balcony :3 Our server was very busy, but still took time to explain the menu to us and made sure the food items were still available. The charcuterie board was nice to munch on. The ube dessert was a nice touch to end the evening :)

Location: Excellent…read more Drinks: Very good! Service: Needs work. Our waitress took our drink order and took forever to comeback with the drinks! Once we got our drinks, we don't see her again. We took our time to view the skyline and enjoy the breeze on the patio and still had to hunt her down to pay! Not sure if they're understaffed or that's just the way they roll but there is room for improvement.