The service is really well maintained and the ambiance is typical. Yes a wee bit pretentious but the food is delishly tasty. Respect for Mark McEwan's vision here..this place never disappoints on the food front read more

Despite one of our guests arriving 30 minutes later than the reservation time (he got lost), we were still treated very well by the servers. I never got the hint that we were being treated worse because we were Summerlicious participants as I have heard this sometimes happens with other restaurants. The food came in a timely manner, was well-portioned, and was delicious throughout. There were unique items picked for the Summerlicious menu and they were all fantastic. I especially loved the steak option in the entree though I didn't order it myself. It was extremely succulent and it was quite a sufficient portion size, which is something you sometimes worry about with these higher end restaurants. If I had the option to sit on the patio outside, I would have loved to. It is absolutely gorgeous and right in the middle of the TD towers. The interior was still beautiful though so I did not mind at all. Overall, a fantastic experience and a great introduction to a lovely restaurant. read more

Bymark - Summerlicious 2015: steak and baked alaska - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious Summerlicious menu. Our table had a number of items. Personally I had Salmon Poke, Braised beef cheek pasta and S'Mores for dessert. Salmon was fantastic. Main and dessert were good choices, and others at the table liked their choices of pork main and Ahi tuna. Caesar was just a Caesar. Great service from our waiter. read more

Bymark - S'Mores dessert from Summerlicious 2017 menu - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Another great Mark McEwan restaurant I visited Bymark recently with my husband. We ordered the Blue Crab Crab Cakes to start which were very flavourful, definitely recommend. My husband ordered the Striploin with a side of mushrooms which came in a very good portion size and tasted excellent. He also ordered a side of horseradish creme fraiche. I was very surprised to see that they charge $5 for a very small side of this. For what it is, it should have been included with the steak or worked into the price of the steak. Just seems embarrassing to charge $5 for it. I enjoyed the Pan Roasted Halibut & Fogo Island Shrimp. The meal was perfectly cooked and full of flavour. I would be happy to order this meal again. For dessert we shared the Assorted Ice Cream Sandwiches. It's basically 3 different types of ice cream stuffed between 3 house made cookies. Nice cold dessert. Warning: Very messy dessert choice. Do not recommend if you're on a date ;) read more

Lunch with a colleague on the patio...weather was fabulous and though we didn't have a reservation for the patio, they were quite accommodating and seated us at the last hightop they had left. I ordered the herb crusted, grilled tuna and my colleague had the ravioli. Both dishes were delicious and beautifully presented...I would have taken a photo, but I didn't want to look ridiculous since it was a business lunch. Take my word for it, the food looks incredible on the plate. The grilled tuna was cooked perfectly and served with delicious yellow beans, radish and grainy mustard...yum! The food was kinda pricey, but in the particular instance I didn't mind at all since it tasted as delicious as it looked. Overall, food is delicious, patio is nice, service is good...price is a bit high. It won't stop me from going back though. read more

Nice decor and a semi casual place to dine. Some highlights: the risotto and mushroom dish, the golden perogies, and the tuna tartar. I also tried the whitefish entree and it was just ok. ( i think pairing it with black lentils is a mistake). The mashed potato side is also just ok. Solid place. read more

This is one of those places where I wished Yelp had a 3.5 star system. Why the three stars? Nice decor, presentation, and service- the usual standards for a fine dining establishment. Food's not too shabby. Why the half star and point of redemption? THE BREAD. It is so good that the management decided it was worthy of hiring someone (who I lovingly refer to as...the bread fairy) to specifically walk around and hand out bread. Freshly baked, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, bread. You're doing something right by me, Bymark. read more

Located underground in the heart of downtown Toronto, this place was certainly a hidden surprise. (Not sure if they still do it now, but you get a voucher or something for parking since parking downtown is quite pricey). I would definitely come here for their lobster poutine again; it was a rare dish in Toronto and oh so good! A lobster tail is wrapped among a small dome of crisp fries, sauces and cheese... drool. The wild mushrooms in a mini pot dish was also very cute; a good portion for a single person only though. Their steak on the other hand was a bit boring, and dry. Presented lonesomely on a white plate with a single rosemary on top, it almost looked like they were out of garnishes. Their wine list was quite extensive, which added to the lovely décor of the restaurant.. Wine lovers do give this place a try. If you want a date at a restaurant that offers good food and wine, and a quiet and relaxing atmosphere, add this place to your list. Definitely coming here again for their lobster poutine and their wine collection. read more

Had a great summerlicious experience today at bymark! Food was great and were presented well. Ordered the octopus stew, simple chickpea stew with fresh herbs. Octopus could be seasoned and more tender this dish was ok. My entree was the korean pork dish. This pork dish melted in my mouth. You wont need a knife for this pork it was so tender is was so delicious! Unbelievable. I was also able to try the lamb tagliatelle, it had a sour smell too it which was odd, but the flavor of the dish was incredible. Desserts were also good baked alaska was very good so is the tart. My only problem was bus boys were taking our plate with out asking if we are done hands are already on the plate its like oh ok... Kinda thing. For a restaurant at this caliber shouldnt be making this mistake. read more

We went to Bymark last week for a business dinner and everything was on point - Butter Poached Lobster Poutine: Very addictive; chunks of lobster - Ontario Burrata: creamy and delish - Lamb: 3 ways- Lamb chops, sausage and...forgot, but so good Absoutely yummy - Churros: delicious; crispy, filled with dulce de leche, with chocolate dipping sauce on the side We came on a Thursday night and it was really empty. Our meal (with a bottle of barbera and glasses of prosecco) came out to $500+ for 2 ppl; very pricy, but thankfully, it was a biz dinner! Definitely not for non-corporate dinners! read more

My hamburger there was nothing short of extraordinary. Service was friendly and with a smile. Decor/ambiance is always chic and clean there. The Mexican churros there are out of the world as well. Friend's had: fish on lentils, strip loin steak, brussel sprouts, roasted beets, roasted rapini, shrimp "tacos" on beet chips - which are also out of this world, and the special of the day which was mushroom risotto. All were excellent except the risotto was overly salted. To the point where an IV of water needed to be used on my poor friend who ate an entree portion of it. Will always go back there. YUMMY! read more

I don't think of this as a "destination" restaurant but maybe that's because I work half a block away and have been here a few times for drinks/lunch/dinner. (Don't get me wrong; I'm not at all a high-roller on a first-name basis here -- my point being that I probably don't give Bymark its full due.) I haven't eaten or drank anything here I didn't like. Solid Financial District fare -- nothing complicated, just well-executed with a twist. Not as ambitious as Canoe, but cooler and more comfortable. Waaaaaaay better than McEwan's ONE Restaurant up in Yorkville. It's like night and day. read more

While this restaurant in only a short walk in the PATH from my office, it is not a restaurant I frequent. Came here as part of Summerlicious so will comment on the menu related to it.... Had the Steak which was amazing, but what I would expect from a McEwan restaurant. The melon salad was very posh, but with that said it was excellent. Finally, the dessert which I can't even remember, had different types of berry mousses and was super delicious! Highly recommended! read more

Went here with my family for lunch to celebrate my brother's promotion at work. Yes, it's a little pricey but it's fine dining, not some restaurant that you go to grab a bite on a daily basis. We ate outside as it was a beautiful day. The service is as good as you would expect for a restaurant of this calibre - a smiley hostess to take you to your table, friendly and knowledgable wait staff, etc. I ordered the lobster grilled cheese sandwich. This was the best grilled cheese I have ever had! It was a great combination of lobster, brie cheese and pancetta. It came with a tasty little side salad. They also make a mean caesar. It was strong - halfway through I was feeling a pretty potent buzz... ok, I was pretty drunk. The caesar was expensive but at least you only need the one. I'm a fan of the place, but I'll probably only go if it is a special occasion or someone else is footing the bill! read more

The food and ambiance were absolutely perfect however our waitress was extremely rude. Felt very judgemental and rushed, we asked if our heater could be turned on and got no response but then had 3 people almost drop it on our table. Wish she could have made our experience feel more worth the money. read more

Delicious. Quick, friendly service. Nice intimate atmosphere. The pasta was slightly oily. I had an appetizer with olives, then a main with lots of olives (didn't notice it on the menu). I was olive'd out by the end. The mushrooms were delicious. The avocado martini didn't taste like avocado... i'd probably settle with a rye and ginger next time. read more

This is my favourite place in this city for quite a few reasons. 1. Location is so convenient right in the middle of financial district 2. The decor and atmosphere is excellent 3. Food is amazing what else would you expect from the best restauranteur this city has to offer 4. Service is amazing I have never had a bad meal or bad service at Bymark I also love the way this restaurant is situated too if you don't know exactly where it is you might have to go around the block once or twice. read more

Bymark is located in an uppity part of downtown Toronto with both a basement level dining and a outdoor terrace area. I had the Summerlicious menu for $45 which includes 3 courses: appetizer, main, and dessert. I also paired it with a red wine which is around ~$11. Ambience and decor is upscale and modern that is both business and date friendly. It could have been more lively inside though with some music or other decor. The service was good but not exceptional. I was promptly seated on a Tuesday night. I like it when the staff can make recommendations without me having to ask too much. I only found out about the Summerlicious menu by accident. Overall, great food. Bread: Ciabatta: really good fresh, warm bread Appetizer: Beef Carpaccio (4/5): raw beef with some pickled greens; tasty but nothing special Main: BBQ Duck Confit with Seared Scallops, Sweet Peas, Mushroom (4/5): The duck and scallops were cooked perfectly but the combination of all the ingredients was a bit confusing with all the different flavors. Duck was exquisitely roasted with nice crispy, fatty pieces. Dessert: Double Chocolate Cake with Minted White Chocolate Mousse (5/5): Amazing, stupendous! One of the best desserts I have ever had. If you love chocolate cake, this is for you! The cake was perfect moist with very rich cocoa sauce. Perfect combo with the mint chocolate mousse. read more

This year was my 2nd try at Bymark summerlicous. I went with a big group of people. Enviorment was nice and the service was really good. Food actually came faster than i expected. However, the taste of teh food were okay and not too impressed. I picked the calamari as appetizer, which i loved it. However, all the main entires were overcooked and meat were really dry, which were very disappointed. Baked Alaska was one of the hardest dessert to make and surprisingly, it tasted really good . Based on the main dish quality, i dont think i will go back next time. :( read more

I had their lobster poutine here. Back when work was path accessible I find myself at this restaurant on special occasions. It was neat t see my favourite show suits being filmed there when the south of temperance was torn down. read more

The food was good, and the service was good; but the management needs improvement. I was waiting for a table during a busy time and I witnessed the hostess getting yelled at... right in front​ of me, other guests, and the whole dining​ room! It put a bad taste in my mouth for the rest of my lunch. read more

My rating is actually 3.5 out of 5. Spent a quiet Monday evening at the bar upstairs with a couple of co-workers. It's a small but stylish place to grab a drink and a few bites. The prices are high as it's likely geared toward the Bay Street elite but not completely outrageous. Please note that the bar menu is not vegetarian-friendly but they did alter the flatbread to remove the meat. read more

Ahh Bymark. How I love thee. This was my third visit to Bymark. I have only been during Winterlicious and Summerlicious as I can't afford it any other way. I do however manage to spend a small fortune when I go. This time around I took my mom. We parked underground and arrived about 30 mins early for our reservation. Parking is complimentary after 5:30. Just ask the hostess before you leave for a voucher. Our hostess Kate advised us that our table was ready and we could start early if we wanted. Heck yes! We were seated against the wall. I volunteered to sit against the wall as it was a bit of a squeeze to get back there. Here's one of the reasons why I love Bymark - the service. The wait staff is amazing. They are attentive but not stuffy. They make you feel at home there. I hate pretentious restaurants. Our waiter this time around was fabulous and funny. I wish I remembered his name. We started with their Summerlicious signature cocktail "Sugar and Spice". Yummy! Ginger infused vodka with Limoncella and pineapple juice. Incredible. I then ordered the Lobster Poutine. If you haven't tried it you must. I'm not sure who came up with it but they're a genius. Fresh cut fries, chunks of fresh Maine lobster and Bearnaise sauce. I have to keep myself from licking the plate it's so good. Another yummy treat that they have is their bread service. A lovely young man whose sole purpose is to bring bread and butter to your table approaches with a basket of still warm olive baguette. I wanted to take him and his little butter dishes home with me. Sigh. Okay on to the Summerlicious part of the evening. We both started with the Tuna Sashimi. Perfectly rare slices of Tuna with sesame seeds, ponzu and jalapenos. Our main courses were rack of lamb with risotto and veal bolognese with gnocchi. The lamb and risotto were so good. The bolognese was a little tangy for me despite the fact that they had little dollops of fresh ricotta on top. The gnocchi were lovely though. Dessert is where I'm usually disappointed. Not this time. I had the warm banana cake with caramelized bananas on top. It smelled like a bananas foster. My mom had the petite chocolate eclair with chocolate ice cream. The pastry cream in the eclair was amazing! After dessert was over and our coffee and tea were enjoyed we rolled ourselves out of there. I can't wait till next time. read more

I really want to give this more than 3 stars but the crap service prevents this restaurant from being the superstar it wants to be. Went there early December on a Saturday night with a girlfriend for a special occasion. Reception was average - they found our reservation and seated us promptly. Despite me stating in the booking it was a special occasion, we never felt that we were given a chance to celebrate. For a Saturday night this place was dead. I could literally hear the ghosts bumping into the walls. On top of that, I'm pretty sure we were the youngest ladies in there but I digress. Our server was a not so friendly woman with a tongue stud. Nothing against expressing your individuality but just thought it seemed a little out of place in that environment. On top of that, we wouldn't have cared had she tried to spark a little conversation with us! Like Jesus, if I'm going to shell out $$$$ for food and drinks at your establishment can you at least ask me how my food is? On top of that bread service was slow. When I asked for another piece I never got it. The saving grace of this restaurant is it's food and boy does it need some saving. We had planned on going all out but after sampling a bunch of apps were stuffed to the gills. We had: House Cured Gravalax With Warm Sweet Potato Pancakes - delishhhh Chopped Steak Sliders (off the menu) - so amazing melted in our mouths, we actually ordered extras they were so goooooooooood Lobster & Brie Grilled Cheese - again off the menu and also very yummy but extremely heavy, I could barely make it through a quarter of the sandwich We ended with the Mexican Churros and frowns on our faces. Oh well read more

Great decor, decent food, but inattentive service that left us frustrated. I asked the waitress to put down that I had an allergy to parsley and cilantro (I have a strong aversion to those two herbs) but when my main course came, I found both in my food. The wait between courses was long, and the wait for any acknowledgement of us wanting to pay our bills with the machine was even longer. For $48 (Summerlicious 2016 menu), I will not even be coming back for prix fixe, let alone normally. Service should be much better at such a restaurant. read more

It's easy to make a decent steak, many places do it. It's tough to duplicate the level of steak that Bymark delivers. USDA rib eye. Perfectly/heavily marbled. The appetizer was scallops. They were decent but not exceptional. read more

Bymark is a modern, elegant, and tasty restaurant to visit. At reception, I found the employees to be a bit snotty.. but the experience elevated with excellent service in the dinning room. I would strongly recommend their lamb dish! read more

As a visitor to Toronto, I did a fair amount of menu research before I came. Luckily, I chose Bymark as one of the restaurants to visit. The second I sat down I asked if they could do a tasting menu for me (after being disappointed by a lack of tasting menu the night before somewhere else). They said it was no problem, and they even did wine pairings. The food was outstanding. The menu had just changed. I haven't been able to stop telling people about the mushroom dish and the foie gras dish. They were both well-balanced, seasoned perfectly and quite creative (the other dishes were also very good, but these were the standouts). The chef came out twice to talk to me and the server was great too. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant - definitely matched the elegance of the food. I have already recommended this restaurant to people I knew would be in the Toronto area. Almost worth flying back there just to eat that foie again... read more

Came for lunch and chose the seared tuna sashimi and the tuna and bacon sandwich, paired with the Bynark Sauv Blanc. Service was impeccable, friendly without being too familiar. Bread came right away and refreshingly only one piece offered, and he was never seen again. At first I was left wanting more but I was glad in the end, as there was a delicious lunch ahead. The tuna was perfectly seared, my only snipe is that the portions were not evenly sliced. The seasoned peanuts were very tasty, if somewhat difficult to pick up with a fork. The sandwich came came with sweet potato fries that were not over salted. The tuna appeared to be the same as for the appy just cut thicker, and the sandwich was awesome - I especially liked the bread. I even had room for dessert and selected the chef's choice trio; all were delicious! Well worth the money in my view. This should be a Michelin starred restaurant. read more

Very upsetting! We made reservations for our anniversary dinner for last night, only to arrive at a closed restaurant. We called the day before to make the reservations and confirmed that it was for the next day. read more

Visited Bymark for lunch and my group was seated inside in the "upstairs" section of the restaurant. The environment was relaxed and had a very lounge feel to it - we were seated in low couches which was a nice change to the standard table and chair atmosphere. I know they also have a downstairs dining area where it's a little more formal. Our waitress was friendly, efficient and not overly attentive (which is a big pet peeve of mine when they hover). I had the Bymark burger and it was great - although I think anything with enough truffle oil in it would taste good. The burger was cooked medium rare as requested and the fries that came with it were crispy and delicious. The service was good, and the food came out quickly, an ideal combination for a good sit down lunch. read more

Not a bad place to eat but there is literally no view, it's a little dark and the food has a bit too much salt in it. But, it has excellent portions, an extensive wine list and very good service. I was happy with my roasted duck and would recommend it to people looking for a place to grab a quick bite after work in a sit-down setting. read more

Came here for lunch this week in the patio. Started with the crab cakes and glass of white. Wine selection by the glass was very good. Crab cakes were okay. They did not compare to those at Jump which are IMO best in the city. I had the cod with risotto and my guest had the chicken. Cod was good, not very good or excellent. I'm comparing to high expectations which I've had of this restaurant for years. The flavor complement just wasn't great. Cook was great. Followed with dessert which was the espresso donuts, coffee and Sloan tea (which was overpriced but whatever). Donuts were filled which isn't my thing. Overall, will likely not be coming back for a business lunch and give it a 3 star review in the context of its peers. Would choose Canoe over Bymark next time. Will say - Service was excellent - was very impressed with the timeliness of service and dishes coming out - but just feel that there are other options in the core for a lunch of this nature. read more

I have tried several items on the menu - they usually have a great winterlicious menu. I recommend the grilled lobster sandwich with fries read more

Me and my friend came here for the summerlicious dinner and we think this dinner experience was superb! Actually it was my second time coming back to this restaurant. I decided to come back since it has a nice menu and I know it won't disappoint me nor my friend. Even though the price was bit high ($45/person), but the portion was big and the food was delicious! Overall the dinning experience was amazing and I think I would come back again next year again! read more

Great service and contemporary decoration. We went on a Wednesday night for a date night with my boyfriend. The server was very attentive on getting our service. We ordered the hamachi sashmi as appetizer. The hamachi was very fresh... The cutting of the sashimi was not topical japanese way; it was not like a western way of cutting. The fillet was fresh and was very rich since it was the cut from the belly. The presentation is amazing ... We can say the presentation is actually teastier than the food itself ....lol. My course we order herb crusted venison loin and while roasted orata to share. We'd like to try something different . The chef was able to divid the dish for us... ( not every restaurant will do it) the venison loin was amazing. We order as medium rare which is prefect for it .... The orata has been debone which made it easier to eat .... The only think I do not like about this restaurant is the service. The server is knowledgeable and nice but they all seems a bit rush....I have a feeling that they have many table to serve. read more

Went today table of 6 all our meals were really awful no one finished their food fish both salmon and halibut were undercooked hope we don't get sick avoid if you want a good lunch go to cactus club read more

Came here for summerlicious. Was able to sit on the patio(don't normally allow for summerlicious but wasn't busy so they did). Atmosphere is very relaxing but upscale without being pretentious. Lots of after work guests dressed it suits. Food was delicious. Small portions but that's what u get for summerlicious and 53$. Venison carpaccio was by far the best! Also had the ahi tuna. Was also good Scallops and burger were also great! Would go again for aure read more

I've been here 4 times (one time for Winterlicious) and it has been delicious everytime, however, I came after not being here for 2 years and I can see why the restaurant is so dead on a Friday evening now. We ordered the lobster poutine for an appetizer and the portion has been cut more than half it's size. Still tasted good. For entree, my boyfriend had the tenderloin which was cooked perfectly except it was incredibly over salted. I ordered the jerk pork ribs with seared scallops and it too was super salty to the point where I didn't want to finish my small plate. I'm so sad to see the food go downhill as this was my favourite restaurant. The service is still great hence the 2 stars but it can't make up for the small portions and heavy hand on salt. Unfortunately I won't be returning. read more

One of my favourite places to go for dinner! My boyfriend took me there for our anniversary and it was wonderful! Very nice romantic atmosphere and the food was amazing as well as the service. I can't wait to go back! read more