I recently had the pleasure of attending the wedding of the daughter of dear friends, with the…read morereception being held at Parkview Manor. It was my first time being here and I was impressed with the venue and the service. The name, Parkview Manor, suggests something exotic or traditional, maybe like an old mansion. Instead, it was a rather plain looking grey building with a large parking lot, in the middle of an industrial area. It was clean and in good repair but really had no character to it. Stepping inside, however, told a different story altogether. The reception/bar area was a bit small and cramped, making it a little hard for all the guests to move around comfortably. The passed hors d'oeuvres were plentiful, with a decent variety but tasted a bit ordinary. The main banquet room, with the head table, dining tables, and dance floor, was very spacious and beautifully decorated, with intimate lighting. Our meal was very good, maybe even excellent! We started with soup and salad, both served tableside. The main course had a properly cooked piece of salmon, a very tender steak, potatoes, and veggies. Dessert was chocolate mousse tart and creme brulee, served alternately. Other than the dessert being a tad sweet for my taste, the food quality was good. Kudos to our server, who was very friendly, engaging, and efficient! Having worked at one of the top banquet facilities in the GTA for ten years, the food and service here was top notch! If they had an area, indoor or outdoor, for photos, it would be perfect! The wedding, overall, was fantastic! Congratulations, Melissa and Brian!

I was teetering into 3-star territory because of how unimpressed I was with the entree. But then I…read morethought about everything else, the antipasto, the dessert, the food stations, the service, and the insider info from my friend about how great the coordinator is. So I'm thinking...meh, why bring down a decent venue over some overcooked steak? Parkview Manor, like every other banquet hall, has a fairly boring exterior, but the inside is clean and well-presented with your typical banquet hall decor and chandeliers. TONS of parking, which is an advantage of being in a bland commercial area. The building is split into two areas so it's highly possible there are multiple events happening at the same time. Food, of course, is the number 1 priority as a wedding guest. As stated up front, the entree was bad. Really bad. The filet mignon was tough like leftover meat from boiled stew. The chicken, already expected to be underwhelming at a banquet hall, was especially bland. I suppose that's the risk of a 2-meat plate. But everything else made up for it, I think. The antipasto was plentiful and delicious, especially the smoked salmon and the giant parmesan cheese wheel. The dessert was a wonderful creme brulee. The oysters at the oyster bar were fresh and shucked before your eyes. Even the sweets table had some tasty cakes. Servers were quick and unnoticeable, which is a mark of a good banquet hall server. You don't want plates clanging against each other during a speech. The bottom line is I had a wonderful time here as a guest; food, service, and coordination being a huge part of that. So I can live with a little chewy beef. If you are planning a wedding at a banquet hall, I wouldn't pass on this. I hear the guy that coordinates the venue is fantastic. (50/100) - 2018

I attended a RBC conference. Food was terrible. Services were acceptable If I had to pay I would…read morenot come again

Maybe it's because I had my prom and high school graduation at Crystal Fountain, but my feelings…read morefor this place were filled with teen angst and a general feeling of "meh". Revisiting it for a friend's wedding as a proper adult (lol), I'm now able to say that it really is a "gem" in Markham, and I'm not just talking about its crystal fountain. With banquet halls, you really need to fulfill a few criteria: food, space, and service. No, you're likely not going to have a beautiful, lush outdoor environment as it'll be in some commercial area but you will have plenty of parking! No, it might not be extraordinarily unique, but you will know what to expect and it'll come at a more affordable price. Food: This is not the bland chicken I remember from prom. Or maybe my school was cheap. My married friend really decided to treat us that night with the lobster tail and roast beef combo. The lobster tail was very fresh and had great texture. The beef was soft and tender and the veggies were surprisingly flavourful. The variety at the dessert table was abundant with 4 cakes, a fruit platter, and a variety of smaller pastries. Things were quite tasty, though predictably on the sweeter side. The one thing about the table was that the lady attending to the cakes had no idea what kinda cakes she was serving, which was a bit odd. Space: We were in one of the smaller halls so we didn't get the headlining "Crystal Fountain" but it was a lovely space nonetheless! If there were other weddings happening at the same time, we wouldn't have known. The lobby was perfect for mingling, photos with the main couple, and pre-dinner drinks while the banquet hall itself was absolutely beautiful. I guess I never had an appreciation for these things before. High ceilings, gold chiavari chairs, elegant decor, wooden dance floor. Gorgeous. Service: Overall, not a problem! But there is one small incident. In my mind, staff at banquet halls should be the background performers. If you notice them as little as possible, that's a good thing. After the groom popped champagne and sprayed it around ceremoniously, a lady went and started wiping the floor...WHILE things were still happening on stage with the bride and groom. The photographers had to hurriedly tell her to stop and do it later. We used to make fun of places like this. Oh haha the food is always so bad at things like these blah blah blah. But that's just our stupid teenage "too cool for school" attitude getting in the way of reality. Crystal Fountain has been consistently delivering no matter the occasion. With all the events I've been to, there have never been any showstopping incidents, no horrible service experiences, no cold and flavourless plates. If you're looking for a quality banquet hall uptown, your choice should be...crystal clear. ;D (86/100) - 2017

I went for Mother's Day. Lovely table setting, friendly…read morestaff but the food was not so good. roast beef was good, yorkshire pudding tasted like cardboard,stale croissants, crabcakes with no crab, cocktails tasted like watered down fruit juice. For approximately $100. per person we expected better quality. Will not go again.

Went on the day of the open house. Visited 3 main rooms, all very nice and clean. Tables were setup…read morewith different vendor's items. Sampled quite a lot of food that they provided for the venue. Definitely very well organized. There were some sample cocktails that can be chosen from as well, they are very generous with the open house. This is my top choice definitely for event venue. I'm the summer time, very good to take pictures outside as well, nice Greek columns.

Came here as a wedding guest, it's conveniently located in the city; the spacious ballroom was…read moreperfect for a big wedding; the catering and service were decent quality. This place used to be a theatre so the theme of the wedding was movie premiere of their love story, and the venue was exclusive to them for the whole night, super cute!

A Retro Gem With Serious Vibes!…read more * Atmosphere & VibesWe held our annual toast at The Eglinton Grand, and the vibe was incredible. The retro look of the building grabs your attention from the outside, and the interior carries the same classic, vintage charm. It truly feels like stepping into an old-school theatre. * Entrance & SetupThe entrance is as grand as the name suggests. There's a coat check available, which is always appreciated for events. For our gathering, guests submitted song requests, so we essentially created our own playlist -- it definitely helped set the mood. * Photo BoothThere was a photo booth on-site. It was a little misaligned, but honestly, it still did its job and captured some fun memories. * Food & DrinksI didn't expect the food to be particularly good for an event venue, but I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was tasty and satisfying. And the drinks? The video I uploaded speaks for itself -- they were fantastic. * Staff & ServiceThe staff were polite, helpful, and overall very decent. Service flowed smoothly throughout the night. * OverallThe Eglinton Grand is a beautiful retro-style venue with great ambiance, good food, solid drinks, and friendly service. A memorable place for events and celebrations.

My gf's sister got hitched recently and the wedding reception was held in this venue…read more I believe we were on the clubhouse side. Had a nice view of the outside (the way the patio lights were setup during nighttime was cool) and the inside of the venue had enough space to walk around. The main bar was pretty big and there were 2 bartenders working the night. The bald one was a MUCH superior bartender in my honest opinion. He had banter, could make drinks well (creatively added some small flair to a lot of the standard drinks that guests were asking him to make) and also gave professional suggestions whenever he felt appropriate. The other bartender (who had curly hair and looked really young) was, I assume, quite inexperienced. There were times throughout the night where I approached him and he was on his phone scrolling through youtube. He made me the wrong drinks twice which was funny. I asked him for a tequila sunrise and he gave me a sex on the beach. I ordered a shirley temple for my gf and he made me a bloody ceasar (which has tomato juice in it and isn't remotely similar to a shirley) LOOOOOOL. Had a good laugh. Didn't take it too seriously as it was open bar, but definitely felt like he could've used a bit more training or practice. Anyways, dinner was pretty good! Wasn't a big fan of the salad. There wasn't enough dressing. The ravioli was cooked al dente which was great and they brought out a giant bowl for anyone who wanted seconds or thirds. I think the short rib entree was the best. The rib was super tender and the mashed potatoes were sooo smooth. Cheesecake was a nice finishing touch to round off the meal. Pretty cozy venue to host a wedding reception!

second time - my work place held our summer event here and we had a fabulous event. service and…read morefood was great. ambience is good. staff are professional only complain is parking. not enough.

I was a guest at my nephews wedding on Friday August 16, 2024…read more the staff was all very friendly, food was very good.

I came here for the PRP safe city luncheon. Its located on lakeshore in a fairly industrial area…read more Location had parking on site and was easily accessible. The interior looks renovated and the hall was nice. The hallways and washrooms were clean and the staff were helpful.

Went to a retirement event here for a lot of people and it is the perfect sized venue for something…read morelike that. The location was a bit hard to get to since we decided to take transit but that is only a minor issue. The real bright spot is the staff that work there. They are super friendly and very efficient. Nothing seemed like too much of an issue for them. You can tell they take a lot of pains to hire the right person for this type of job. The event was a cash bar and they were a bit slow to process people paying by tapping. This could easily be improved with today's technology options but this did not take away from the overall experience.

Had a wonderful time here for a recent wedding. Saw quite the interesting "basement" million leg…read morebug in the washroom, eep! Layout was good, acoustics - not good. Overall a nice venue to dress up. Hard to find for taxis though.You need a digital GPS.

We are so glad we chose En Ville to cater our wedding. Daniel was absolutely excellent- he met with…read moreus many times in the months leading up to the wedding to make sure that we were happy with the menu, and with all the details (he took care of all our rentals, required staff, layout, setup and even helped us iron our some of the details for our ceremony). We had a fabulous food tasting and met with him a few times at the site of our wedding to go through the set-up details. Daniel actually listened to what we wanted and made suggestions accordingly. Our menu exactly what we wanted: playful and fun (we had a bbq theme with highlights including shrimp wrapped in steak, chicken drumstick lollipops, grilled pineapple, beer can chicken, a burger bar, and a sundae bar with marshmallow quesadilla for dessert). The bartender and all the waitstaff were excellent: our guests felt well taken care of and we were able to enjoy having everyone together. We had Daniel help us out with basically every detail of our wedding: from the set up and sound for the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, to dinner and dessert (we didn't have a wedding cake! (which is what we wanted!!)). We couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. Daniel was professional and offered great advice. We will be recommending En Ville to our friends and family, and if we have other events in the future we will be choosing you! Thanks!!

As part of my job I help plan our company holiday party. We had the pleasure of working with…read moreenVille this year and they were wonderful, from helping us plan the menu and the decorations to catering and staffing the event. Kaori is totally professional and on the ball -- I look forward to working with her again. She was always available for consultation, right from our first communication to the night of the booking, where she was present and ensuring everything ran smoothly. This included a last-minute (and I mean LAST MINUTE) VIP guest. She and her team turned our celebration into something that felt like it was truly ours, not just something we happened to be attending.