Beware of this restaurant. After being served and taking one sip of our wine a rat ran directly behind where I was sitting across the top of the banquet. We left immediately after that. read more

I cannot tell you how disappointing of a visit this was for a restaurant that is run by a celebrity chef. So to be fair I am a vegan attending a work function going to a meat centric restaurant. I assumed like most upscale places and the fact that it's 2021 that perhaps there might be something off menu for vegans. I was terribly, terribly wrong. When I consulted with my waiter he informed me that some accommodations could be made to some menu items. I asked him about making salads vegan to which he said it was not possible (this tells me the salads are all pre-made). I then began asking him for suggestions hoping he would have something more enlightened than what was on the menu but he did not. Instead he informed me the only vegan item they had was the Impossible Burger if I got it with no bun or in a lettuce wrap. This was the only vegan option. The meal consisted of an impossible burger patty charred, diced dressed beets on the side and a small side kale salad all for the ridiculous price of $24. If you are boasting yourself as a chef I'm having a hard time taking you seriously if this is your offering at a price that's easily inflated by 6 times the cost of the meal. The other big red flag for me was the amount of items that couldn't be modified (pre-made). While the cocktail and drinks menu are impressive the actual drinks themselves are passable at best. Not bad, but nothing to write home about either especially for the price. I do want to say that the rest of the party seemed happy with their meals but honestly the meals were very basic but sounded like they were prepared well. When I say basic I mean when you order a menu item it's generally just that. Another thing that I found odd is many people in my party were here for the steaks but when they attempted to order them the waiter informed them that the burgers were actually so much better and that they weren't known for their steaks but rather their burgers (I'm not sure they are aware but most of their marketing has been about their steaks). Overall the layout seemed very confusing as the establishment is split over 2 levels of a building and no one was checking for vaccination status or even monitoring where people were going (or at least in the area we were). The top floor was well ventilated but not heated very well as many of the heat lamps were either off or not working and placed nowhere near our party so we ate with our coats on. I'm sure some would disagree with me but I can't honestly even fathom giving this place one star. It's overpriced with little to no effort. There are many many many superior places in the city that don't inflate their prices. Just to address the elephant in the room I didn't pay for this dinner and have many times paid similar prices for meals and was happy about it because the meal actually offered me a unique experience of some kind, something I wouldn't be able to easily replicate myself at home. Unfortunately the Bymark is not that. It's something that misses the mark by a lot. read more

Mark you need a new Manager. Great food but horrible service. Sat at the bar on August 30th at 12:00 for a burger. read more

Bymark - Food was excellent but service at the bar on Tuesday August 30th was horrible! The service was none existing. Mark you need a new Manager - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here for the highly praised burger. When I sat down I was fairly shocked by the price of the burger ... about $37 before tax!!! That was the most expensive burger I've ever had. It was an 8 ounce beef burger with a bunch of fancy toppings and a side of onion rings. However once I had a bite of the burger, I realized exactly why the burger was so expensive. I could instantly tell that the cut of the beef was of high quality beef. The toppings they used were very fresh and blended well together. The burger lived up to the hype and the price. I'm still going to only give this a 4/5 because when I want a burger , I Usually want a greasy gross burger , not a gourmet styled. So I'm biased on my burger types :) read more

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This is my second time going to Bymark. Tried winterlicious lunch sat at the booth with a really nice dome shaped roof. Beautiful ambience and loved the presentation of the food. The food was great but the salmon was a little bit cold/over cooked. The service was good. read more

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I was this restaurant today for a group lunch. The service was excellent and that is what my star is for. I am a vegan and notified the restaurant in advance, as I always do when going to restaurants. When I saw that the fish dish that a fellow diner ordered had beans, I was optimistic. But alas, the optimism was shattered when my "meal" of limited mixed vegetables arrived in inedible parchment. There were no beans, no quinoa, no nuts, no rice etc... Besides lacking in caloric and nutritional value, the taste was awful. How can a restaurant with a trained chef think that this is a proper vegan meal. Will not return, will not recommend. With a growing plant-based movement I would think that Bymark would get on board. read more

BOTTOM LINE: If it's the cost of menu (or the Visa Black Card that you'll need to whip out to pay for it - www.blackcard.com to see what I mean) that will impress your client / date, you've come to the right place; otherwise, the food will leave you wanting. I lunched here to celebrate my friend (finally) quitting his soul sucking corporate law job just minutes beforehand. His new-found freedom may have, quite possibly, been the freshest thing in the resto. :P We started off with the duck confit poutine and their infamous shrimp tacos before moving on to their slow roasted beef brisket sandwich and the $35 burger. A couple of Guinnesses later, we were feeling pretty good! Broadly speaking, while nothing was poorly made, neither was it particularly memorable nor impressive. It lacked the "wow" factor that would tempt me to return. Sadly, I wouldn't consider their burger, while finely made, to be top 5 in the city. The service was fair - I didn't get any of the snooty attitude that other Yelpers have noted, but I suppose it didn't hurt to be dining with a former corporate lawyer still in his 3-piece suit. If you ever find yourself becoming an ex-corporate lawyer, hit me up and lunch'll be on me, though I'll be taking you elsewhere. read more

Wonderful trendy atmosphere, and accessible via the underground PATH. I came here on a Christmas lunch for work, and was really impressed by the prompt and attentive service and swanky atmosphere. This is a great spot to meet co-workers during the day, meet friends or acquaintances for after-work drinks, or even to meet an evening dinner date (there's always something very date-ish about dim lighting). This isn't a bad spot to drop by for cocktail hour either (to people-watch the suits, if you're into that...) For lunch, I had the tuna sashimi and steak tartare as starters to share, and the grilled Korean chicken as a main. The starters were quite decent (I'd recommend the steak tartare - super fresh, and melts in your mouth). The grilled Korean chicken was average - while the chicken wasn't rubbery, it wasn't as tender as I'd hoped it would be. Go for the starters - they won't do you wrong. Drinks were served promptly and were absolutely delicious - the "Some Like It Hot" tasted like juice (dangerous, I know). Overall, a super delicious meal in a lovely, stylish setting. While it isn't my first choice for food, it's a great atmosphere for drinks and appetizers/small plates. 3 stars for food, 4 stars for atmosphere. read more

Bymark - Grilled Korean-Style Chicken. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Was never interested in Bymark nor was I planning to book summerlicious but I was curious and took a look. They had an opening when I called in a few hours before I was planning to go to lunch so there I went. It's accessible through the path and there are stairs leading up to a bar and patio though I'm not sure if that's just a bar or if you can eat there. Since it's in the same level as the path, there are no windows and it's pretty dim in the restaurant. The booth is really comfy though, so comfy that I wanted to take it home. Between two people, we got the pea soup, tuna tartare, beef brisket, sea bream, chocolate profiterole and coconut rice pudding. We basically split everything. Honestly, I just expected Bymark to be like Canoe, overhyped with okay food but most of the dishes was executed very well. Pea soup was solid and it was cute that it came in a pot and was then poured into my bowl at the table. Tuna tartare was good but most tuna tartares I've had are. Originally, I wanted the brisket but I didn't want us to have the same mains so I went with sea bream instead. Hot deal. Not saying the brisket wasn't good (because it was) but I just prefer the fish dish. Fish was juicy, flavours were good, and I liked the Israeli couscous much more than regular couscous. Most disappointing part of the meal was the dessert the rice was very hard in the coconut rice pudding. The chocolate profiterole was delicious though. Not a huge chocolate fan so I'm always afraid chocolate desserts will be too much and really sweet but it was neither. My favourite part wasn't a chocolate component though, it was the honeycombs. Service was really good. Our server was hilarious and attentive. My friend slipped in that my birthday was close and they wrote happy birthday on my dessert and gave me a candle. Love it when they add a candle (and totally die when it's a sparkler). read more

Bymark - Coconut rice pudding - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Bymark is one of my favourite upscale restaurants in Toronto that never disappoints in delivering the best quality food and service. The restaurant has two floors that separates the dining area from the bar which helps to accommodate diners who want a relaxed and quiet ambiance while they enjoy their dinner. Upstairs in the bar is filled with leather seats and is surrounded by large windows throughout the place which gives it a classy, yet comfortable atmosphere. From both the bar and dining area, the servers are very kind and accommodating, and they make sure all the guests are having an enjoyable dining experience. One of my personal favourites from Bymark's bar menu is their New Zealand Lamb Rack ($21) which is a great shareable item for two. The lamb rack is a must have because it doesn't have any gamey taste, which most lambs do at many restaurants, and the meat is very tender and seasoned to perfection. From their dinner menu, I really like their 10 oz. Angus Striploin ($43) which comes out perfectly cooked to your liking and is very tender and juicy. Personally, Bymark is one of my favourite restaurants for steak. If you're looking for a delicious side, you should order their Lobster Poutine ($18), which can also be ordered as a starter ($28). The poutine comes with large pieces of fresh lobster meat topped with a classic Bearnaise sauce which brings all the flavours together beautifully. I highly recommend Bymark if you're looking for an upscale restaurant with delicious food and a relaxed ambiance. read more

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The food was delicious, the atmosphere was inviting and the service was perfect. The ONLY issue we had was with the table layout. We had a hard time talking across the table .... Easily fixed tho. read more

See blog for full refiew with pictures in context: Highlights: Featuring a unique menu focused strongly on Canadian sourced ingredients and a number of options, both sweet and savory, that seemed to challenge "the norm" I contacted Bymark nearly a month before my planned trip and inquired as to whether a tasting menu was available so that I might experience as many dishes as possible. Fielding my e-mail in less than eight hours restaurant manager Jessica Sloan informed me that while the restaurant did not offer a nightly tasting the chef would be "delighted" to craft a menu to my liking if I informed him of which dishes interested me most - an offer I was more than happy to take them up on. Informing the kitchen of my likes and dislikes I was quoted a price for my selected menu and confirmed my reservation for one at 7:30pm on Saturday evening. Getting things started, my first dish was an amuse from the kitchen - a Lobster, apple, and crème fraiche "taco" served on a beet tortilla. Featuring an ample amount of fresh lobster accented by sweet gala apples and tamed by the tangy crème this dish was excellent when paired with the crispy and earthy-yet-sweet beet chip. Small, fun, inventive, and delicious - an excellent way to start things off. Dish three of the evening was the restaurant's signature - and a dish every bit worth the title. Crisp frites with butter braised lobster and classic béarnaise - poutine style was actually delivered to my table by the chef du cuisine and featured approximately 20 crisp frites stacked inside a lobster shell and absolutely loaded with butter poached lobster. Topping the dish was a creamy béarnaise sauce with high notes of lemon and butter plus more nuanced flavors of wine and onion. Whereas the dressing on the salad mired the flavor of the dish, the béarnaise on this dish only served to accent the wonderful lobster and crispy-salty fries. Say what you will about "haute-poutine," this dish was wonderful and alone worth the trip to Bymark - though I do wonder whether the average diner could finish a full sized portion as the tasting portion was so decadent. The fourth dish of the evening was presented quite elegantly by my server and finished tableside. Entitled duck confit ravioli with chestnut puree, crisp parsnip and spiced cranberries I was served a single plump raviolo absolutely packed with clove and nutmeg accented duck leg and topped with a crispy garnish of fried parsnip. Served alongside and overtop the pasta was a creamy sweet-yet-earthy chestnut puree plus cinnamon sweetened cranberries with a mild alcoholic tang. Featuring aspects of protein and carb, sweet and earthy, creamy and acidic this dish was truly excellent and when I saw my neighbor order the full portion (three large ravioli plus all the fixings) I was actually quite impressed at the menu price, as well. My final savory of the evening was the roasted Cornish Hen with roasted Brussels sprouts, potato gnocchi and natural reduction - it was remarkable. Perfectly seared and succulent the meaty hen simply shredded off the bone with minimal effort and no knife. Accompanying the hen were two halved and pan-caramelized Brussels sprouts and two large plump gnocchi that easily gave way to their creamy interiors on mastication - these items as well as the hen were topped with the natural reduction from the hen and sprouts and the whole dish was succulent, salty, and well balanced between creamy and crispy textures as well as pungent and smooth flavors. When it was all said and done I paid the bill - $120 Canadian and felt the meal was actually a relatively good bargain for the quality of the food, setting, and accommodations by the staff. While service was adequate I have to say that my server's tongue ring did seem a bit out of place for fine dining and though I certainly can't blame her for my neighbors, I do feel that if she'd have been less involved with their "issues" she'd have inquired more frequently as to how I was enjoying everything. A talented kitchen staff with some unique ideas, I do feel that some dishes were not executed as well as one would expect while other dishes could use some tweaking to more properly highlight the quality of the ingredients and the chef's vision - particularly the cinnamon bun tower and the octopus salad. That said - I'd return in a heartbeat for the poutine, the foie, and the ravioli. read more

I chose Bymark for a work dinner because of its location (nestled in the business district and close to the convention Center). It was so nice to walk into a warm and contemporary ambiance and escape the hustling and bustling of the rush hour traffic. The food was awesome, from the drinks to the appetizers to the desserts! The drinks are a bit on the pricey side...but worth trying. I tried the "hello Neuman", which was Jameson based with vanilla syrup, smoke and ash bitters served with a s'mores on top!! The smoke and ash bitters tweaked my interest. The s'mores was a surprise! It was almost like an old fashioned, so good! The chef prepared an amazing vegetarian main dish, which wasn't on the menu. Israeli couscous with grilled veggies and mint yogurt. Every bite was flavourful and well done. I'm usually one to skip dessert but given how good the drink and mains were it was hard not to try the dessert! I tried the carrot cake, very different from a typical carrot cake. This was light and fluffy with candied carrots, which totally enhanced the carrot flavours of the cake. Definitely worth going to, even if it's for a drink! read more

Shrimp taco is the must get, we love it so much even get the McEwan market to do catering for our private functions. Great main choices, black cod is always cooked to perfection, short ribs always melts in the mouth. Their bread is amazing too, I have to force myself to stop eating it otherwise wouldn't be able to finish the main. Side Lobster protein is bomb to top off the experience. read more

Bymark - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had the organic salmon. Delicious ! The garnishing that came along with the dish was a little disappointing. I found it to be too busy. Additionally, having pomegranate combined with the other ingredients makes for a colourful and attractive presentation, but having to becareful of fish bones (which there was one - no complaints here as this is normal for fish) and pomegranate seeds makes for a complicated meal (especially when trying to have a conversation). As usual, love their food, great staff and very enjoyable atmosphere. read more

A wonderful winterlicious experience! (Despite the fact that I had a hard time finding the restaurant) Went there for lunch and I enjoyed all three courses. Had seared Albacore tuna sashimi to start with, the tuna was perfectly seasoned with interesting sauce. Being an Asian this dish was just on point for me. Loved the spicy peanuts in it! Main: lightly smoked pork shoulder. Big portion! Liked the combination of black beans and some fruits in this dish because together they made the dish less spicy. Dessert: Bailey's Brownie, heaven on earth! Bailey's mousse on top of the brownie made it less sweet and I also loved the crispy chocolate. Service was good, they also offered a choice of whole wheat or white bread. Was totally worth $28! read more

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We had a fantastic night here. Atmosphere: the lighting and table setting make people feel relaxed. Service: they are very friendly and always available Food: Starting: we had a freshly baked bread to start Both Caesar salad and shrimp tacos are very delightful, tacos are crunchy with refreshing sauce Entree: my friend had the lamb loin and I had the P.E.I. Beef tenderloin. Both are well cooked with pleasing taste. Dessert: we tried the mixed berry and vanilla bean Cream brûlée. Every ingredients matches perfectly with each other! read more

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Went there for our anniversary - my wife wanted to eat at a McEwan restaurant since we watch him on FoodTV a lot. The food was 5 stars, some of the best restaurant meals I have ever eaten. The preparation, the freshness were truly out of the norm. Presentation was outstanding, and the service was top quality. The waitress serving us picked up on the fact it was our anniversary, not sure how, but when they brought us our desert on a shared plate, they had written in chocoloate "happy anniversary". That was the final touch that convinced my wife (a real foodie herself and amazing cook) that this was one of the best meals she had ever experienced. It was a nice touch by the staff. The ONLY reason I give it 4 out of 5, is the seating layout in the restaurant. We had a corner "booth" with one of those couch style sitting on one side, and chair on the other. The couch side is to low, and there was a join between the 2 couch endpoints that made sitting there very uncomfortable. If you want to go here, and are only 2 of you, insist on a table in the middle of the restaurant, and do not take the side couch style sitting area. read more

Bymark - Staff spiced up the desert plate for our Anniversary dinner - Churros and Panacotta - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Best food and service I have had in my life, or for as long as I can remember right now lol. The server was amazing, he left us alone when he should have and came to the table seemingly just when he was needed. The lobster poutine might be the best thing I have ever tasted, at first I couldn't believe the price of it.. but then I tasted it and I understood. I could eat that every day of my life and be happy. I had the lamb loin for dinner and the portion was very big, which is very uncommon for higher end restaurants. You know how it usually goes, you pay tons of money for two bites of food that look pretty on a plate. This definitely was not the case at Bymark. I wasn't sure how I was going to finish it but it was so yummy that I had to do it somehow. My boyfriend had the burger and said it was delicious, the best burger he has ever eaten. The Oysters were very fresh and also great! We didn't have desert because we were way too full, next time! read more

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4.5 stars Went for summerlicious. The food was tasty with a lot of flavour. I enjoyed the deconstructed strawberry shortcake dessert. Their mixed berry juice was amazing but would have been perfect with some alcohol :). Service was incredibly great compared to other high end restaurants I've been to. I would love to come try their regular menu. Only thing I disliked was the dark lighting in the inside of the restaurant. read more

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I went for the summerlicious for dinner for $45 with apps, main and dessert. The experience was good. The food is ok. Fish is a bit overcooked. The dessert is disappointed. The place is a bit noisy. I ordered a cup of tea. The tea costs $6. Pretty over priced. I would prefer to go to Red Bistro or Rose water. The food is much better and comparatively cheaper. read more

Don't waste your time and money, McEwan's restaurants are essentially the equivalent of a Milestones, with higher prices and less consistency. Boring food in boring spaces. I was dragged here for a family member's birthday and despite having dined at One (bland) and Fabbrica (hilariously bad), I was still shocked at how dismal the experience was. Ordered my steak medium rare and it came out well done, burrata was overwhelmed by cherry tomato, and my mom's pasta was so far past al dente she basically ate around it. There are so many great chefs in Toronto, Mark McEwan is not one of them. read more

Bymark is one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto so my Valentine did well by taking me here for a lovely dinner. Located in the basement of the TD centre, the restaurant has a warm and welcoming feeling emitting an orange glow with a beautiful glassed-in wine cellar. Comfy banquets line both lengths of the restaurants but I prefer sitting at a table in the centre as it is more intimate and private. Compliamentary coat checks and valet service are nice touches that is signature to Mark McEwan. Our waiter comes over and introduces himself and leaves us with the menus and takes our drink orders. I already know what I want. Lipstick Martini - Raspberry infused vodka, muddled fresh raspberries, simple syrup, champagne Refreshing delicious and not overly sweet and a beautiful fuschia hue. After placing our order the "Bread Boy" comes around and offers a choice of warm bread. Multigrain, Olive, or French baguette. For mains we both opt for the same 8 oz. Filet - Cooked perfectly medium rare, so tender and flavourful litterly melts in your mouth delish! Sides Yukon Gold Fries w/ lemon garlic aioli - Golden brown fresh cut thick fries right balance of saltiness and fried goodness I was craving Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/ garlic & red wine shallot vinaigrette My favourite veg! Cooked to perfection bringing out the natural sweetness with fried onions served in a cute little castiron pot I devoured them in no time! Dessert Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte w/ concord grape ice, crisp vanilla tuile Loved the tartness of the grape icecream against the rich chocolate cake. I was expecting more of a peanutbutter punch than the drizzling of the peanutbutter cream however everything flowed and melded together deliciously Trio of Desserts Mini apple tart, mini creme brulee, & mini gingerbread cake. I was too engulfed in my own dessert that when I went to snag a bite of my Valentine's dessert he had already cleaned the plate. So I take it was really good as well! Tea - Sencha Green Tea Served in a beautiful cast iron tea pot, mild tasting and delicate tea. Overall service here was perfect from start to finish. Food is always outstanding and high quality and beautifully presented! A wonderful choice for a Romantic night out and definite way to score yourself some extra brownie points! read more

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I enjoy both the lunch and dinner menus. Some of my best Bymark experiences involve cold beers and appetizers in the summer when the patio is open. The restaurant is on the pricey side but dishes are innovative with great attention to detail. Here's the good: - Service is excellent and the staff knows the menu well. All my food inquiries are answered in a detailed manner. Food presentation is top tier. - Love the Arugula and pickled beat salad, so refreshing and a good starter to beef entrees. - Fish is always cooked perfectly. I tried the Miso black cod and the spring trout. Both are very good. - Interesting sandwiches on the lunch menu including lobster grilled cheese, Veal and a delicious short rib sandwich. Prices are high for a sandwich - in the $20 - $30 range but they make a nice treat. - I usually get a side order of roasted brussels sprouts at dinner, they melt in your mouth. - They have a massive wine list but I stick with beer or soda if I'm heading back to work after lunch. On the downside... - Never tried the desserts. I find them overpriced - roughly $14 each. - The famous $35 burger was good but not worth the price in my opinion. I would stick with their $20 lunch burger which still seams a lot to pay for a burger (although it's a damn good burger). Highly recommended. BK read more

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Bymark have always been one of my favourite spots in terms of ambiance, location and food. I came here last night for Winterlicious, I find the hamachi sashimi lacks flavour. I didn't really enjoy it. The texture of the roasted duck was a bit tough. The chocolate mousse tart tasted pretty good. It was the best out of the three course. I think over all the quality went down. It wasn't as good as it used to be.. read more

Recently came here for a Winterlicious lunch and was impressed by the food and service. One of our guests were late, but they quickly brought out his appetizer and got his main dish out with the rest of ours. Look forward to trying their regular menu. read more

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Had dinner with family and friends in a Private room (7 adults and 2 little ones). Service was phenomenal!!! Our server was really cute and patient, also lovely to little kids!!! Kids menu was ordered ahead of time when we reserved the room. The rest of us ordered 5 starters to share. My favourites would have to be the Roasted Beet and Kale Salad, Duck Liver Pâte, and Beef Tartare. Lobster Poutine and Shrimp Tacos didn't quite stand out to me. For the main course, I ordered the Duck Breast and Sausage. I have to say the sides of the dish stood out to me more. The Brussel sprouts and cauliflower was roasted and charred to perfection. The Duck breast was a little hard to chew, sausage a little dry, however they were flavoured very nicely. The entire table also ordered the Wagyu Striploin and a bottle of wine to share. Sommelier made a very good recommendation that everyone was happy about. As for desert, I was too full to try any but they looked pretty good! read more

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Winterlicious at Bymark does not disappoint. Bymark's lunch Winterlicious menu showcased 3 appies, 3 main and 3 dessert. Happy with my selection as per below. Bread was offered - Multi grain or bagette - piping hot and fresh. Parsnip soup with spotted prawn - winter soup style nicely accented by chilli pepper and grapefruit. Not spotted prawn season but still nice. Bymark burger - Wow. This was one of the best burger I have had in a long time. Patty cooked to Medium as ordered. The chutney nicely accentuated the meat and the use of black pepper was well controlled. Pumpkin spice pie with ice cream - made in a Terrine mould. Sprinkled with Toffee brittle. Nice finish indeed. Food was an overall 4+++. read more

A great experience from start to finish! Great service started with the very polite hostess who greeted us by name! The food and atmosphere/ambiance was superb. Food not only tasted great but it's presentation was very creative. Not sure what else I can say but I will be back.... Very soon! read more

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First impression was good, liked the ambiance/decor The wine list is awesome and had a wide range to accommodate any budget We were3 people total and decided to go a little heavy on the appetizers For starters we had 12 oysters the short rib some fries and 2 orders of grilled baby octopus and calamari All the apps were done very nicely and perfectly seasoned, I especially liked the octopus/calamari dish, the short rib was super tender and was everything you'd expect For our mains we all had the rib steak, it was cooked and seasoned perfectly Overall I would recommend this restaurant, especially for a lunch or dinner meeting Kudos to the waite staff Overall it was an enjoyable meal and again the Waite staff was read more

Bymark - The rib steak, - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a great summer patio. This restaurant is beautiful -- and quite large. I didn't notice the downstairs until I used to the washroom. Decided to make a spontaneous pop in on Friday for lunch. Pretty quiet as it was around 1pm. We were sat relatively quickly but in terms of service, everything went downhill from there. After Diner En Blanc the night before, I needed bottles after bottles of Perrier. Unfortunately even after the craziest stare down our waitress was more interested in chatting with the bartender than doing her job. In terms of food, you won't be disappointed. I had the pickerel with a really nice tomatillo sauce. It was sooo tasty. If you're looking for a quick hour lunch spot - this won't be your place but if you have the time, patience and a desire for delish food; sign yourself up! read more

Bymark - Pickerel with tomatillo sauce. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My fiancee and I tried Bymark during Winterlicious this year. We made a reservation about a week in advance because we thought it would be busy. To our surprise it wasn't, which was nice. The restaurant was about half full that night. Bymark might be little hard to find if you don't know where it is. We could have very easily taken a wrong turn in the PATH and they don't have very good signage on street level. The service we received that night was amazing. In my fiancee's words: "We haven't been to a place where everyone knows what they are doing". We were offered a complementary coat check when we arrived, and promptly seated. We ordered from the Winterlicious prix fixe menu, and we both had a wine that was suggested on the menu. Everything that we ate definitely left an impression on us. Even writing this review more than a month and a half after our visit, I can still remember the taste of the food. I had a the beef tartare, duck breast main, and gingerbread cake for dessert. My fiancee had the burrata appetizer, grilled branzino & mussels main, and apple crepes for dessert. Our bill came to around $150 after tax and tip. read more

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Wow. I've never felt so mistreated and uncomfortable at a restaurant in my life. My siblings and I booked a reservation. We were the second table to arrive. One other couple was seated. 10 minutes in, more people were seated and served wine and appetizers before us. We were entirely dismissed. It took over a half hour for us to be served water. When we finally got a server they condescendingly gave us a drink and snack menu despite when we first arrived expressing to hostess how excited we were for the entrees. We wanted to buy a bottle of wine. Immediately we were ID'ed (understandable). My younger siblings had theirs on hand, I only had my health card, however the whole table was rejected drinks. The waiter suggested we "find somewhere else to eat." So we happily did. This has been by far the worst and most disgusting service I have ever experience. McDonald's employees would accommodate you better. Don't waste your money here. read more

I went here with some friends for a Summerlicious dinner earlier in the week. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, though the booth we were put at squeaked a lot when we moved which could put a damper on anyone trying to be romantic or professional. The service was wonderful as all the staff was attentive and kind. The food was good but if I am being honest it was nothing so remarkable that I would pay Bymark prices. The $53 Summerlicious dinner even felt a bit steep though that could be because Bymark committed one of my biggest pet peeves and made a Summerlicious menu that does not properly represent their regular menu. For instance, the Summerlicious menu has a burger which I thought was the famous $40 Bymark burger mentioned on Top Chef and other media outlets but it was actually a different burger one that was 7 oz instead of 8 oz and used Brie instead of Brie de meaux, truffle aioli instead of shaved truffle, and sautéed mushrooms instead of grilled porcini mushrooms. My friends all loved their burger but personally I was disappointed and have had much better burgers for much cheaper. read more

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I had lunch here with 4 of my co-workers. We were seated promptly. The service was quick despite how busy it was. We came for the Winterlicious menu. For starters I had the Celery root puree with chicken confit, crisp skin, salted pistachio brittle & sage. This was the best course hands down. I was afraid when they submerged the crispy skin into the puree that it would get soggy. But surprisingly that wasn't the case. Even the sage was crispy. I enjoyed every component of this dish. For the main I tried the Organic Trout with crispy artichokes, arugula, caramelized cipollinis & dill buttermilk dressing. The fish was perfectly cooked. My only let down was the skin not being crispy. That maybe a matter of personal taste. I really liked the crispy artichokes. Also I felt like it wasn't a cohesive dish. It was missing something that could bring it all together. For dessert I had the Honey Bourbon Sage Crème Brulee and whipped shortbread cookies. The shortbread cookie sat on top of some sort of berry jam. That jam was easily the best thing on the plate. I didn't get much of a bourbon flavor which I was looking for. I was disappointed that it was falsely advertised but it was damn good Crème brulee. I had high expectations going in and for the most part my expectations were met. My friends were also impressed with the service and food. I would definitely recommend bymark. read more

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Visited Bymark for Summerlicious dinner. It was good but not amazing. The ambiance is nice and service is adequate. The lighting is a bit too dark for me but this is just personal. The dishes are generally good and I did enjoyed the food but they are not memorable. The following were ordered for our party: - Heirloom Carrot & Avocado Salad - Calamari & Chorizo Sausage - Pan Seared Halibut - Pasta & Braised Short Rib Cacciatore - Baked Alaska May be the food are better from non-Summerlicous menu, but this probably would not be my first choice restaurant when spending at this price range. read more

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Love this place! In the heart of downtown financial district it's a cool getaway for personal or business lunch. One of the better upscale restaurants you will not be disappointed and your taste buds are in for a treat! Make sure you book a reservation! read more

Went to the Bymark as part of a conference event. The menu was fixed, but still everything was very good. The service was excellent. I started with the Chopped Caesar salad. I'm a Caesar Salad nut, so this was not up to my standards, The salad was decomposed with smoked tomato salsa, strip bacon, rye croutons, and grana padano Parmesan flakes. 6 out of 10. It was no longer a Caesar salad at that point. I then had the Classic 8oz Bymark Burger, comprized of brie de meaux, shaved truffle, grilled porcini mushrooms, on brioch burger bun. That was very good and the fries were perfect. 9 out of 10. For dessert the Strawberry Shortcake, was very nice, well plated and beautiful to see, with vanilla mousse, spiced meringue, strawberry puree, and basil to give it an earthy tone. all in all the experience was excellent, so was the company and the wine! read more

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***4.5 Stars*** I am a big fan of Bymark! If you are looking for a great date night with fantastic food and excellent service, this is your place. I have been here on two occasions and I was not disappointed. Everything is on point. I highly recommend their steak. They make wickedly good cocktails as well. I will definitely be back for an epic night out. read more

I've been to Bymark a few times and their 72 hour beef short ribs is melt in your mouth deliciousness! Their mushroom truffle risotto has ruined me for all other risottos. Whenever I order a risotto from other restaurants, it just doesn't compare...so now, to avoid disappointment, I don't order the risotto from other restaurants anymore Their classic shrimp tacos arso refreshing and tasty! read more