I've been to Canoe a few times. One of those times was for the tasting menu. The meal was themed after the Montreal Food Expo of '67, which was a turning point in Canada's food game. We started with corn dogs, true to the expo theme, with short rib sausage inside. Next was a smoked steelhead trout tartar, which was INCREDIBLE! I also liked the next appetizer, which was a chicken liver parfait, with crispy chicken skin, peaches and asparagus (it wasn't too livery for those who don't like liver). The main course was either a delicious cod dish or a yummy steak (we got one of each). Finally, for dessert we had a caramel corn ice cream, followed by an apple tartlette, then the cutest cotton candy! For the price, I think I could have gotten a better price fixe menu, but it was still pretty good. I actually like coming her the most for lunch. The mushroom soup is very good, and any time they have a raw or cured fish dish, it is always very good. read more

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Canoe is a "top table" literally, not just figuratively; on the 54th floor overlooking Lake Ontario, it doesn't get much better. And Canoe doesn't rest on its laurels - it's always working to stay "on top", and it shows. The cuisine is "new Canadian" and takes pains to use so, so many local ingredients. As a visitor, I'm looking for these exact things when dining out: locality, authenticity, and great tasting food, and Canoe never disappoints. Even if you have dinner plans elsewhere, I'd recommend stopping in for a reasonably-priced cocktail ($12 for a Moscow mule, and a huge selection of manhattans starting around $13) with one of the best views of toronto. The critics love Canoe, and I do too. read more

Canoe - This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship (bar seating is best in house) - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Iriana and I came here for dinner during my pre-Yelp days. The view is so nice although where we were seated it was hard to see. The service was very good and the servers took the time to explain the dishes to you. The food for me I thought was so good! I had Pickerel, but I've heard they chance the menu frequently. Beforehand, I had called to ask about vegan options for my girlfriend and they assured me that the chef would make a custom menu. When we arrived, there was some confusion and this "custom menu" did not exist. Price wise, you'll need deep pockets. This wouldn't be anywhere I could frequent that's for sure. Would I come back; yes and no. The accommodations left a bad taste in my mouth but the food was soooooooo good. read more

Canoe - Pickerel - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If I didn't crave for a variety of different cuisines, and a change of scenery, I'd be a regular here. As expected, service, quality and atmosphere didn't disappoint, but (and this is an extremely minor suggestion to the restaurant) the chairs either need a wash or replacement. It's definitely not TTC level of cleanliness, but it's not exactly what one should be exposed to at this calibre of establishment. read more

Canoe - If a drink is what you need, I'm sure the bartender is there to please. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been here before for their regular a la carte menu, but I came with some guests from out of the country for their $33 Summerlicious lunch. Canoe is the most modern Canadian restaurant I could think of, and it was great for my guests to try this place! I have lactose intolerance, and they were amazing at modifying my dishes around that. I ordered cured west coast salmon to start, yellowfin tuna as a main, and had berries for dessert (all their set menu desserts have dairy that can't be modified). As always, their plating and presentation is impeccable! Half the experience here is visual, especially since you have an amazing view behind you too! I would definitely recommend. read more

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I have only visited this premium restaurant during summerlicious and winterlicious. Canoe is apparently the "best" restaurant in Toronto. Although best depends on your taste buds. The decor and the windows looking out onto the CN tower and lake ontario is amazing. It is definitely a date spot made to impress the ladies. This is Canadian fine dining. The food is prepared and looks like art. The service is amazing even for those of us on a summerlicious/winterlicious cheap menu. Although I personally wouldn't come here on a regular menu, it's dooable on special licious events. The best deal is a licious lunch menu which will run you at around $55. read more

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Got seated 10 minutes before our reservation time - yay! But our night didn't escalate that much after that... I asked for window seating in my reservation and was given a seat in the centre. We still had a view of Toronto but I wish they adhered to our seating preference, or at least notify us beforehand that there was none available for that moment. We were greeted by our waiter and he placed our napkins on our laps; I felt like a princess. The menu for the night: - White wine - Pinot grigio - Daily bread and chick pea spread - Coastal half dozen oysters - Rabbit saddle - Risoni risotto - Screeched tarte au sucre I appreciated how our server poured both my guest and myself some wine to taste. At other restaurants, typically only one guest would taste. As for food, I had everything besides the rabbit saddle. The bread was warm to touch with a firm crust. The spread reminded me of hummus - why don't they just call it hummus? It was nice how another server continued to bring us more bread while we were waiting for our mains, which did take a while to reach our table. Oysters were oysters - they tasted fresh. Risoni risotto - I enjoyed this a lot. It was different from other risotto dishes I've had as the rice was more flat and long. The risotto itself seemed to be loose. To explain, the rice would not stick together. However, I preferred this because it didn't make me feel like I was eating baby food. The kale crisps were divine - they were crunchy, thin, and added just enough texture compared to the star of the dish, the risotto. Screeched tarte au sucre - This reminded me of a creme brulee, but less sweet and less torched. Would have liked a bit more crunch on the top though! The crust tasted slightly undercooked but overall, good flavours in the dessert. One thing that would've made my experience better is having the menus labelled for persons with dietary restrictions. I had to ask the server whether 'kohlrabi' was a meat. EDIT: Another thing I forgot to mention was how I almost slipped 3 times while walking on the hardwood floor! Although I was wearing heels, I was able to walk in the lobby and to my car comfortably for 30 minutes. Unsure if my shoes or the flooring...but I vote for the latter. read more

My first time at Canoe was two years ago and I was a big fan of the view but not the food. More recently, I came for winterlicious 2018 and thought the food was much better than it was two years ago. I started with the poached salmon which was surprisingly large in portion and went really well with the mustard. My friend had their foie gras and I thought it went nicely with the berry sauce. I then had the beef short rib and thought that was good but not exceptional. For dessert, I had the poached pear, which came with a spicy sauce. It was good but wish I had gotten the trifle instead. They were really busy but service could be better. Our mains took a really long time to get to us and we saw others that came in before us get served first. We also found an eyelash in the food and they dealt with it professionally. read more

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Hands down one of the best dinner experiences. Had the tasting menu, worth more than the $180. The service was spot on, the views were amazing. I asked to be seated on the kitchen bar - absolutely elevated the experience one thousand fold. Felt as if we were amidst a well orchestrated orchestra of chefs, trying from every corners of the chefs imagination. read more

I loved, loved, loved this place! I went last night because it was my birthday. Not to sound like a broken record, but it is on the 54th floor of TD Tower. This means that the decor of the place is obvi beautiful and the clientele is composed of business people. You get a nice view of Toronto from the window. Reservations can be made on the Internet, which makes things more convenient. I had a reservation for 7 PM and requested a window seat. Both my reservation and request were carried out. I found the service to be excellent and the food was great! Come here for a special event... and don't forget to ask for window seat. http://www.oliverbonacini.com/Reservations.aspx read more

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Came here for Winterlicious multiple times. During Winterlicious, the price is much more reasonable. The lunch was great and definitely worth it! Delicious well thought out menu items, decent portions (slightly on the small size depending on what you ordered), great view and atmosphere, as well as very attentive service. I definitely need to highlight Steven, our waiter, he was amazing! Even got on top of the window ledge to get us a good family photo! The waiting staff were very attentive and took the time to describe each dish when it got to us. read more

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Extremely poor value and lacklustre service. You get tiny portions and the price is ridiculous. They couldn't even provide any desert for food intolerance. Way overhyped. read more

Visited them for Summerlicious last year and the recollections of the taste still have me salivating. The food was one of the tastiest I have had, the views were impeccable. It is located on 55th floor of TD tower, so the CN tower was right in front from our vantage point as well as gorgeous views of Lake Ontario. It is rightfully in Top 5 restaurants in Canada. The only thing that was a little lacking was the service, our server didn't seem very attentive. It may be because the restaurant was filled to capacity or summerlicious but the food more than made up for it. I had a foie gras terrine, it was served with caramalized nectarine with complemented it really well; while wife had a salad. For the main course, I had Quebec magret duck breast while wife had a risotto. For desserts we shared a dessert with seasonal berries and a chocolate cake with mint purée. Everything was fantastic. Will definitely be back! read more

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Nothing much can beat this location, right in the core of financial district, perfect spot for business and romantic occasion. Awesome city view, you can see the CN tower from your table. We went there for summerlicious, were expecting bad services because most restaurants don't perform well during summerlicious, but it turned out to be the opposite. Food was not outstanding but decent for its price, great wine recommendations. The kitchen is open concept, you can peek in and see what's going on. Overall, a pleasant experience. read more

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Came here for 2018 Summerlicious! Two of us ordered the smoked salmon and pork rillettes for appetizers, lamb shoulder and beef strip loin and short ribs for mains, finished with panna cotta and shortcake for dessert. The appetizers were our favorites. The smoked salmon was so soft, I didn't want to stop chewing :'). The highlight for me was the salmon mousse, so creamy and flavorful~ My partner really liked the pork rillettes and how meaty it tasted despite the texture. The lamb shoulder was the perfect texture, but a bit dry for my personal taste. More sauce on the side would've been nice. All the vegetable and sauce sides were great! My partner's beef strip loin was my favourite, it was so juicy. Shorts ribs were very tender. The strawberry shortcake is a great dessert for ginger lovers. The panna cotta tasted smooth and clean~ Service was prompt and courteous. Would come back for Winterlicious! read more

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Beautiful view of Ontario Lake. This is my second visit. Affordable upscale restaurant. I tried lamb should and short rib, both delicious. House wine, cannot.complain. Foie is a bit dry. Waiter and waitress are friendly and helpful. read more

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We tried the BC special tasting menu (featuring ingredients from the west coast, with a bit of East Asian influence). Every dish was crafted to perfection. read more

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I have been here three times and each visit has been disappointing. I keep coming back hoping for this 5-star experience that everyone else seems to be having. I give up on trying and frankly, will never return. Expect subpar service and food. The only exception being, if the staff judge you (and believe me, they will) and they deem you to be wealthy and "of status," then I'm sure you'll have a fantastic experience. If not, you're out of luck. If you have a severe anaphylactic allergy DO NOT COME HERE. They say they take it seriously but one of the staff literally mocked me when I told them about my allergy, laughed at me, then played it off as a joke. My date was horrified and wanted to leave then. Man, we should have. Waiters then brought my allergen to the table TWICE despite me informing them when I booked the reservation and telling my waiter. This place is severely overrated. Save your money (and your life) and don't eat here. read more

George and Michael both made for a truly magical evening for us. The food and wine selections were on point. Ingredients, presentation, flavours were all on point. A truly memorable dining experience!! read more

In the heart of downtown's financial district, up on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower - Canoe serves only the fanciest to its consumers. My cousin, Alex, wanted us to try out their Wine and Cheese selection, just for taste and for the experience. I was ecstatic and looked forward greatly to trying it out with my family for the first time. We ordered the Biffs Red Wine which was quite a division between sweet and sour - I personally am not a huge fan of wine, however with this wine and cheese experience, perhaps my taste is changing as I couldn't imagine having the cheese without the wine! On our Cheese Platter we had a variety of different cheese displayed beautifully on a glass plate. The waiter informed us that many of the cheese on our platter were imported straight from Prince Edward Island and some classic cheese were on our plate as well, such as the Blue Cheese (though I didn't enjoy that cheese too much, and neither did any of my company that night). In the tower, the view was simply spectacular - you could see the lake, the city, and the CN tower all in one window. The ambiance was similar to my time in the CN tower itself and it's rotating restaurant, just in a different building basically. Canoe did not fail to make me feel very chic indeed. The decor pays homage to Canadian rich and raw environment with wooden chandeliers, moss covered wall art, and copper accents all across the restaurant. Alex, being no stranger to the wine and cheese scene, taught my brother and I how to dine on this dish the "proper" way. Wine and Cheese Night Things I learned on this excursion: 1) Hold the wine glass at the stem of the glass - that way the wine won't get warm from the finger tips. Also, stirring the glass in a circular motion as well, enhances the wine's taste. 2) With each different cheese you take a bite out of, you simply take a sip of wine to pair it with the taste of the cheese - apparently its suppose to enhance the cheese taste that you so desire. 3) On the platter as well, there were some caramelized scones and fruits. My cousin informed me that they were there to "clear the palette" in case you have too much of a cheese taste in your mouth. By eating these, you've "restarted" your taste buds so they can experience a new cheese with your wine I must say, having family in Toronto is definitely a pleasure, especially having my eldest cousin and my eldest brother working in the Financial District. They get to take me to only the greatest of places, and enjoy the greatest of experiences - Canoe being just one of them! Thank you so much to Alex, for giving me this opportunity to try this out! For the full review, click here: https://foodieutopiablog.com/2016/08/15/canoe-restaurant/ read more

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

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To summarize, Canoe is a pseudo-Fine dinning establishment on the strive. Its air of arrogance within its management and service staffs has no place in the now new and dynamic progressive Toronto dining scene. Visit was less than impressive and food was average at best. The pricing of their menu is the only fine-dining aspect that Canoe got right. It will be a tall order( no pun intended) for my return voluntarily. read more

Ahh, the good ol' canoe...lol jk. I love this place. The food was yummy and it had nice view to go with it. We order the halibut, veal Tartare, oysters, foie gras, hazelnut chocolate torte and the cornish hen is a must order!! The meat just melts in your mouth. Food was so good, i did my happy dance. read more

We decided to visit Canoe at the last minute, so with no reservation, we had dinner at the bar, but what a treat! Located on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, the view is amazing. The restaurant is very stylish and our waitress was simply perfect, offering recommendations when asked and even answering a few questions we had about the city, since we were visiting. Everything we ate was delicious. We shared the Beef Tongue Poutine (with tiny pieces of beef tongue, perfect to add depth to the dish), The Chicken Confit Drumettes (that melted in your mouth) and the Classic Canoe Mini Tourtières (the perfect balance of sweet and salty). The Chocolate and Squash Dessert was as yummy as it was beautiful. In the end, we were glad to be seated at the bar since we were facing the Ontario Lake, and it was quite an amazing view while enjoying superb food. read more

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Took the hubs here for our anniversary and glad we came. Such a gorgeous view of the city while enjoying delicious creations. We asked for recommendations and they were all the same dishes we wanted to try. Everything was cooked perfectly and very creative compared to the usual preparations. Yeah, I'm talking about the S'mores Foie Gras and the Candied Salmon. Hubs loved the Wild Boar which was expertly seasoned and wasn't gamey. My fish had a good sear. Mushrooms...you have to get them. Best meal of our trip. Canoe actually has a few other fine dining establishments beat in our book such as Jean George's in NYC, Guy Savoy in Vegas and Gary Danko in SF. Their price point is better, too. read more

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

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The Summerlicious 3-Course Lunch @ $33 pp is a great opportunity to sample Canoe's menu for significantly less. Request a window seat for an amazing view - West side: CN Tower, South side: Lake. The food isn't mind blowing but it is good, and SO much better than the food at 360 (CN Tower) for a similar price. The ingredients are fresh - though some dishes are quite bland and can use more flavour. We go to Canoe once a year. It is a great special occasion date spot for the stunning views. High quality, well-selected ingredients, but don't expect a flavour punch. read more

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At the moment the Canoe Nostalgia tasting menu is being offered. It comprises of culinary creations inspired by Canoe's storied past. The dishes sounded intriguing and I was excited to experience them. Reception by the hostess was welcoming. We were shown to our table, where Sarah introduced herself as our server for the evening; she was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Pacing of the courses was fine, except for the main course, which took way too long to come to the table. The first course was Alberta Beef Tartare + P.E.I. Oysters (salsify, hazelnuts - 2002). The fried oyster was served wrapped in a very thin beef slice, over a bed of beef tartare, on an oyster shell. Presentation was unique, where the oyster shell was placed atop a vertebrae, over a deep dish decorated with greens. Sarah informed us that the creation was the result of condensing an entire full size course down to a bite size amuse bouche. While it was an interesting concept and the execution condensing the dish into a bite size morsel was well done, the different flavors put together did not blend as harmoniously as hoped. The second course was Duck 'Tongue to Tail' (dodine of Muscovy duck, foie gras parfait, quince vinaigrette - 2012). I usually prefer my foie gras pan seared, but the parfait was lovely, with a rich velvety texture. The dodine de canard also had a nice texture and paired very well with the foie gras parfait. The third course was Smoked Boudin Noir + Sweetbreads (Jerusalem artichoke risotto, black walnusts, morels - 2011). This dish had a big personality; it was earthy, nutty and delicious in an unexpected way. The sweetbread was served atop the artichoke risotto and had a great texture that resembled fried chicken, which was the experience the chef was attempting to create. This was my favorite course of the evening. For the main, guests were offered two choices, 'Chicken' Halibut (simmered oxtail, citrus veloute, Brussels sprouts, spring greens - 2004) or Roasted + Braised Hen (whipped garlic, cipollini onions, maple bacon, tarragon - 2001). The hen was described as a variation on coq au vin, which my spouse prepares very well at home, so I opted for the more adventurous chicken halibut. The halibut was flaky and wrapped in crispy chicken skin. The concept was interesting, although I did not feel that the chicken skin improved the flavor of the halibut; I found the halibut a bit too salty for my taste. Pre-dessert was Ontario Rhubarb (2014), which was described as a reference to the chef's childhood. Rhubarb pieces were served atop brown sugar. It was a refreshing and interesting course. Warm Apple Confit (quince ice cream, vanilla mousse, macadamia nut - 2000) was the dessert. It was a deconstructed dish, nicely executed and presented. Flavors were nice, though a bit subdued. Flapper Pie, closing the meal, was cute. Vegan tasting menu is available upon request in advance. Complimentary parking is available in the underground parking garage. Please be aware that there is ongoing construction in P1, in the area usually designated for Canoe customers; parking is available in P2. https://thomassu.smugmug.com/Food/2019/190604Canoe/n-jjgGCd 4.5 stars read more

This was my first time to try their summerlicious lunch. It was $28 for the 3-course lunch which included appetizer, main course and dessert. I selected fole gras parfait, braised lamb shoulder and mint chocolate torte as my three courses. I didn't like the fole gras parfait at all so that I asked the waiter to see whether he could change to rainbow trout for me. The waiter agreed so quickly and he wanted me to have an excellent experience in Canoe! The braised lamb shoulder was really soft and easy to chew. The sauce was fit with the lamb which made it taste perfectly. The mint chocolate torte was made of rich dark chocolate. It was perfect when eating the chocolate with the mint cream. The view was amazing where you can see CN Tower, Harbourfront and Ontario Lake. The environment of the restaurant was so high class. The service was very good. But the food portion was too tiny! If you more focus on the food, I will recommend you go to try other similar restaurants. read more

The restaurant is beautiful and the view is great. You can see a bunch of Toronto & Lake Ontario. The service from my waiter & sommelier were wonderful. I went with the tasting menu with wine and I'm glad I did. Everything was perfect! The bison two says & the tartar "sandwich" with onion broth are still on my mind. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone going to Toronto. I also learned a little about Canadian wines! read more

Absolute gem of a restaurant! Food was amazing and the view was beautiful. Food portions were a little small but other than that, they tasted great and had very nice presentation. I ordered the Great Lakes pickeral and had the apple terrine for dessert. The birch and sunchoke ice cream was PHENOMENAL and would return just for that! Service was amazing as well. Our server was constantly coming to our table to make sure everything was okay and even gave us small tasters (of duck tartare) before our meal came. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Overall, it was a great restaurant and would definitely return. read more

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Perhaps not my cup of tea but overall experience was just mediocre. I had booked a month in advance through opentable.com but had no option to select seating. When I arrived I had asked to be moved to a window area but the place was all reserved already (any tips on how to reserve a window seat? Do I need to actually call in?). The servers and host were very friendly. They have free coat check so that is a great plus in the winter time. The decor is nothing fancy and the ceiling was odd (not finished or they just expect no one to look up). The seating was spacious. The food was just okay. Again maybe not my cup of tea. The menu is concise and not too complicated so you can make your choices easy. I ordered the lamb and it was very well flavoured and a good option if you are debating between the options. The pasta was less than impressive. The ratio of pasta, sauce, and bison was too heavily shifted towards the pasta side. Lastly I also got the mushroom soup which was flavuorful and great way to start the meal. 2 out of 3 isn't that bad but the pasta still lingers. I wish I had the view as that is definitely one of the best features of the place. Maybe if I do return I will try to get the view and that may elevate the overall experience. I will write another review if I do come back. Overall, try if you want. Try to get the view. Perhaps you'll have a better experience than I did. read more

Canoe - Tender lamb dish - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I went here for Summerlicious 2017. This place gets BUSY! When we arrived, we were promptly seated. The table had a good view of the lake and a partial view of the CN Tower. Shortly after being seated, our server came by and offered water. Complementary bread was provided, accompanied by a chickpea and hummus dip. It was decent - the bread was fresh, but not warmed. The dip was made well, but lacked a bit of seasoning. Fois gras parfait was great. It seemed like a very small portion at first, but upon consuming it... I soon realized that it is not something that I would want to consume in large quantities. Lamb shoulder was my least favorite dish of the 3. It was deceivingly dry from what seemed to be "end pieces" and there was no textural element to the dish. Summer berry crumble was as expected. Fresh fruits and a crumble that was well made. Overall, the service was great, the food wasn't outstanding ... But if im going there based on its reputation alone, I expected a bit more. read more

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Canoe. Every Torontonian has heard of this place before. How could you not have? It's constantly rated one of the best restaurants in Canada and if you're a fan of Masterchef Canada, you've definitely heard about it from Michael Bonacini. I finally came here for a Summerlicious lunch ($33) with my friend. I was very impressed. The place is on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower and the views are spectacular. The service is attentive and the atmosphere is beautiful. I ordered the atlantic salmon tartae for my appetizer, braised beef cheeks for my main and the Hewitt's buttermilk panna cotta for dessert. My friend got the asparagus and fresh pea salad for her appetizer, the heritage chicken pot au feu and the devil's food cake for dessert. Everything was delicious. All plates looked beautiful. Even something as plain as a salad was presented nicely. The beef cheeks were nicely cooked with a good amount of fat. I loved the crispiness from the wild rice crumble too and how it balanced out the softness of the beef. I found myself wishing I got the devil's food cake for dessert instead of the panna cotta. The panna catta was delicious nonetheless, however the devil's food cake was so rich and yummy. This place is, in my opinion, one of the best restaurants you can go to for Summerlicious/Winterlicious. With the normal prices of the mains ranging from $30-60, getting a 3-course meal here at $33 for lunch or $53 for dinner is fantastic deal. read more

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I went there for the Summerlicious. The view is pretty great, unfortunately our table was not right by the window to be able fo freely to take photos. Food actually tasted great. I chose the Salmon for the appetizer, OMG! So tasty . The main dish was the braised Beef ribs; it was a great combination of all tasty ingredients. The panna cotta was SOOO gooooood! The portion of all the food was great. It filled me quite well. I will definitely go back to there for other occasions :) read more

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant for the longest while, the view is of course beautiful. I went here for summerlicious. Every dish was very appetizing. For starters I got the cured salmon, it was very flavourful, which came from the maple balsamic. For the main I got the beef short ribs, they were very tender, the sauce and mashed potatoes also gave it a nice flavour. For dessert I got the strawberry cheesecake, the cake was very soft, and the mousse and meringue added to the tasty dessert. The only minus is that although we had a reservation, we were seated 15 minutes later. Other than that the service was good. read more

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This one is just FANTABULOUS. So far my favorite restaurant in Toronto. It is very difficult for me to find a restaurant's all three courses starter main and dessert are delicious. Canoe did it! Excellent starter. Mushroom on toast. I wish I could have this dish again but it seems like this one only offered during summerlicious. Main course I ordered pork, fresh meat and cooked so well, juicy and tasty. Dessert is mint chocolate cake, I am not a fan of mint, but this cake's mint makes me love it. Will definitely recommend my friend to go there. Hope they would add mushroom on toast on the regular menu!!!!!! read more

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Visited Canoe recently for the Summerlicious festival for the $33 lunch (which is a 3 course meal). Overall: Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 2.5/5 The food was amazing as always. I got the smoked salmon appetizer, yellowfin tuna, and the panna cotta dessert. All were great choices. One thing to keep in mind is that the portions are small but quality is unbeatable. The view and ambiance at the restaurant is beautiful. Great view of the CN tour and love the open concept kitchen. This was my third time at Canoe and first time disappointed at the quality of service we received. Being one of the top o&b restaurants I was surpised!! Although food came out on time, our server was mediocre. Not once did they smile, show that they went above and beyond for us in anyway, make conversation or anything that made our experience special. They simple did their job to take our order and bring the food but didn't give us that five star experience I have normally gotten at the restaurant. Dissapointed with the service but will return for the quality of food in hopes for good service. read more

Canoe - Smoked Salmon - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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No tldr on this one. Read it. Haha. One of the best tasting menus I've had in Toronto, and with the best view so far. I went for a birthday date and they did not fail to impress. They seated us right by a corner window with the CN Tower right behind us. I heard once that we feast with the eyes before we eat with the mouth, but that related to Japanese food and how beautiful it generally is. This got us started us down the gastronomic journey before we even had our first drink. Sitting at the bar was a great way to wait till our table was ready. I called in early to make sure they'd have a birthday surprise as well. They were very accommodating the entire time. It's also a plus that I didn't have to wait 2 months for my reservation, like other places that shall not be named. Now the meal, it was a while ago but still fresh in my memory. The mains were game meat but didn't have a gamey taste at all. Everything tasted refined and well planned out. There were some innovative dishes and some simple but great dishes. The portions and pacing were also wonderful. If anything was lacking it's probably the dessert. It was good but definitely not up to the level of the rest of the meal. Kind of a sad way to finish it. But hey, they change it up all the time apparently. The most creativity was at the start of the menu, and the main was simple and fulfilling. The result was like a book with a great catch at the start, a satisfying climax, and moderate denouement. Kind of reminds me of the "his dark materials" trilogy. Read it if you have time. :P The company was also great so that probably makes my review a little skewed. For now this one and people's eatery are some of my favourite tastings in Toronto. Enjoy! read more

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Visited this restaurant a while ago. Book reservations a head for a window seat. The restaurant was pretty empty on a Friday night. When you first enter there's coat check. The hostess and staffs were really friendly. We ordered the foie gras, seafood platter and some steak dish. The foie gras was pretty good. The steak was ok. The seafood platter was decent. Although the oysters were provided by oyster boys. They weren't the best ones. The dessert we order was some chocolate cake. The cake was really dry and hard. They ice cream was good though. Service is great, They let you test both wines before you order. The food is honestly not that great. It was expensive, your pretty much paying for service and the view. We went around sunset so you can see the whole view of the city and the sunset. You can see the cn tower too. They validate parking for you. read more

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This review is very long overdue. I had come here for a friends birthday, making this my second visit here. The venue itself is just awesome. When you get off the elevator and first go to your seat you can't help but be in awe of the view of Toronto. I highly suggest coming here in the evening as on a clear night, all the lights of Toronto dance in the night. You can easily spend a lot of time here just chit chatting and enjoying the food and the view. At no point in time did I ever feel "rushed". It's hard to describe, but some restaurants you sorta get that feeling that they want you out. Like when they keep on hovering around your table and after every sip of water they refill it. Or every two minutes they come to ask you if everything is ok. I dont deny that the meal here is on the pricier side but there are a few things to keep in mind. The cost also includes the view, service and the food which is always consistently good. What sets this place apart is the service never seems to fail me. There are some newer "trendy" restaurants, that are also on the pricier side but totally can fail you on service. With canoe, if there are any misgivings whatsoever I dont hesitate to politely bring it up, and I trust that everything is then made right. There's a reason canoe has been around this long, because they really do know the word "consistency". Coming in here you know your getting what you pay for. The newer restaurants are trying to go on bulk, and sadly can be a bit hit and miss. Not with canoe though. If you want a fancy date night, I would definitely recommend you consider Canoe. Any place where people can get married in has to have good quality right? Yup, a lot of people have weddings here! read more

Came here on a scattered storm night and bf was able to see the lightening with the most amazing view. The food and service was exceptional. Had a reservation last minute and they were able to accommodate us even after we changed the timing twice. Had the aged pork and was surprised with a side of blood pudding. I've always wanted to try it since Andrew Zimmern is my best friend (he just doesn't know it yet.) It was perfectly balanced with a hint of spice notes such as clove or cinnamon I believe. The pork was perfectly cooked. If I could eat the bone, I would. Bf had the fish (forgot the name and type) and was extremely pleased. I took a nibble and it immediately melted in my mouth. We were both super pleased with our choices. Over all-- Modern, clean, great view, delicious food and lovely wine. What more could a girl ask for? read more

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