It used to be my fav steak place but seems like food has gone downhill, at least this location…read more I came here on a weeknight and the restaurant wasn't too busy. The restaurant was loud though...We got the burger and sirloin but the wait took about 20 minutes. I vaguely remember they used to serve bread but we got nothing. By the time I got my food, I was starving. The steak was nicely grilled but the cut was quite disappointing. It was a slab or "round" thick steak that didn't look like a sirloin and it had a bit of a liver taste. The burger was juicy and delicious but the onion ring on top was cold and stale. The loaded mashed potatoes was also $5 extra but it did taste pretty good. Service was good though..

The food was amazing and ambiance was very nice and elegant. My only caveat is the fact that the…read morewaitress came by with the bill and said that she already chose the tip for us. It was bizarre but I didn't question it at the time since there were people with me and I was going to tip anyways so I just went with it. When I asked one of my friends that came before, she told me that they never had that done to them and that it was weird that it happened to me. Another thing was how I indicated on the reservation that it was for a birthday and the hostess didn't mention a single thing nor did our waitress. Why make us indicate on the reservation if it doesn't matter? My friend told me that for their anniversary the waitress told them to choose a dessert on the house. I wasn't expecting a free dessert for the birthday but it seemed like we were an afterthought compared to other guests.

You can tell why this place is ranked as one of the best steakhouses in the world. On the pricer…read moreside of restaurants, however, it delivers as the food and drinks are world class. Very upscale vibe and clientele.

After hearing about some early growing pains, I purposely waited before visiting. But when Toronto…read moreLife hosted a special TL Insider dinner ($225 per person, inclusive of taxes and gratuities), curiosity won out. The prices listed below reflect the regular menu, though portions at the event were likely smaller than standard service. The evening began with a beef skewer ($31), featuring cubes of barbecued beef glazed in teriyaki and topped with plenty of chives. Unfortunately, consistency was an issue. Other guests raved about how tender theirs were, while mine arrived overcooked. It wasn't inedible, but it certainly wasn't tender. One of the restaurant's newer additions is its aged fish program, so I was eager to try the dry-aged salmon ($33). Listed as a "crudo," I expected delicate slices in a citrusy sauce, but it arrived as another skewer. The texture was undeniably smooth, with the dry aging removing any chewiness, but the salmon also developed a gaminess that lingered unpleasantly. A marinade or thinner slicing might help balance things out. I'm glad their signature Caesar salad ($24) remains excellent. It's beautifully balanced with acidity, savouriness, and thoughtful touches like buttery breadcrumbs and bacon bits that aren't rock hard. It's still one of the better Caesars in the city, though tableside preparation now costs an additional $10. Fans of tartare will likely appreciate the beef tartare ($41), which is prepared traditionally with minimally dressed hand-cut beef. Personally, I wanted more contrast in texture or flavour, though tartare has never been my go-to dish. I did appreciate the accompaniments of buttery crostini and gem lettuce leaves, which offered a lighter way to enjoy it. And for fans like me, don't worry their cheese bread puffs still make an appearance (along with their take home chocolate muffins). What continues to shine at Jacobs is the steak itself. The 40-day dry aged striploin was cooked beautifully, developing a crust that locked in the juices while maintaining tenderness despite being a leaner cut. The seasoning is more restrained, which allowed the volcanic sea salt and chimichurri on the side to actually enhance the beef rather than overwhelm it. The pecorino broccolini ($22) had me almost finishing off the plate and is such a nice accompaniment with the rich beef. The only disappointment was the duck fat fries ($21), which arrived lukewarm and slightly stale, likely a casualty of serving a packed dining room. Dessert ended the evening on a high note. The crème brulee ($21) was fantastic with visible vanilla bean specks throughout the silky custard. The sugar topping was thin and delicate, avoiding that overly sweet crunch some versions suffer from. Served alongside a sizeable chocolate biscotti and a fragrant orange shortbread cookie, it's easily large enough to share. With the expanded dining room, the front-of-house team has clearly grown as well. The staff is younger and fresher-faced, so any old-school steakhouse stuffiness has largely disappeared. More importantly, the service remains polished and attentive, and we were well taken care of throughout the evening.

This place is a meat eater's paradise. There is a good variety of meat types and ways the meat is…read moreprepared. My personal favorites are the cheese meats and the picanha. The available dips or garnishes like the chimichurri adds new taste profiles and offers even more meat and sauce combinations. I also particularly enjoyed the available sides - lasagna, mac and cheese, braised beef ribs cassava puree, etc. Grilled shrimp is served for some seafood variety, as well as grilled pineapple to wash away the palate opening up for more meat consumption. It would be best to arrive very early so as to get more frequent servings of the grilled meats when there are not yet too many tables around for the servers to rotate. We arrived at 6PM and for about the first half hour we were getting a good rate of table visits. It was very disappointing at around the 7PM mark when the place started filling in. I was finding myself always waiting to be attended to and seeing the servers skipping our table entirely. I had to call it out to the lady servers for our table to be visited and offered more food. Another thing is the performers. I am unsure about the daily schedule exactly, but my experience was that the 2 dancers came in around 7:15 and danced for about 5 to 10 mins. Not all of the tables at the patio area would have a good view of the dancers. The dancers would change to different dance spots around the restaurant and there would be certain perfect locations with a good view of the performance. Overall, I would say the whole experience was OK to good. It is too expensive for what it is. The All You Can Eat promise is only more applicable during the early part or during slow times where there is not much diners in. It becomes frustrating later on. I also expected more from the performers, either a longer number or multiple occasions of short performances. Lastly, during our dining time we experienced a few flies present and landing on our food.

We came to Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse to celebrate my boyfriend's dad's birthday, and it was a…read morenight full of food and family vibes. The endless tableside-carved meats were all cooked medium-rare and incredibly tender especially the parmesan filet mignon was a standout, and the grilled pineapple was the perfect sweet balance that never disappoint. They also have shrimps, cornbread, and cheeseballs, but these didn't come around as often, so it's worth asking your server if you want to make sure you get some. Sides and appetizers are now ordered via QR code, which makes it way too easy to keep adding more to your table. Dessert option was slim with only gelato as your only option, but the texture wasn't exactly gelato but still a nice sweet finish to the meal. One small note: we were seated at the very beginning of the dining area, so every time the doors opened a cold draft came through, which made things slightly less comfortable, especially for his parents. Overall, the service was attentive, the atmosphere lively, and it was a memorable night celebrating family. Just be mindful of where you're seated and don't be shy to request the special items from your server. Yes the price may scare you off ($75-$80/ person) but the meats alone make it worth it.

i am disappointed with my meal today. ordered eggplant…read moresandwich I got 2 slices of eggplant. it was dry. no sauce. my salad tomato were rotten and sandwiches add on were forgotten on my husband sandwich for $12.99 per sandwich plus extras ! family of 5 cost us $125 for takeout. that's wrong.

Went there and got a porchetta sandwich. I was expecting a crispy pork skin, but the porchetta pork…read moreskin was soft and soggy. Also didn't like the bread. It was too dense.

This is a lovely family run restaurant with excellent and unique creole and Cajun dishes. The…read moreservice by the owner, his son and all the staff was very friendly, attentive but not pretentious.The ambiance is more up scale. There is also a pizza oven that will open up soon, serving creole pizza. We enjoyed the seafood platter and definitely filling. When making our reservation, we told them it was our anniversary. They provided a beautiful dessert platter free of charge as well as a liqueur. I would highly recommend this place for a special occasion or for a night out.

What an absolute gem! We chose their new location to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were…read moreblown away. The modern, chic decor sets a wonderful ambiance, and the service was immediate and welcoming. The food was spectacular from start to finish. We started with fresh, warm bread, followed by a flavorful seafood gumbo loaded with meat, and a generous portion of two lightly breaded crab cakes. For our mains, the 10oz ribeye and 8oz tenderloin were seasoned and cooked to absolute perfection--compliments to the chef! They came with a lovely side of baby potatoes and vegetables. We capped off a perfect meal with a warm pecan tart and ice cream. I highly recommend coming here. We noticed they have a pizza oven and plan to add pizza to the menu soon; we already can't wait for our next visit to try it out! Ps parking wise, the restaurant is just off a residential neighborhood and parking is free. No need to pay for any parking, just remember to read signs.

First time customer and their attention to well butchered chicken and beef is top notch. Their…read morePepperoni Pizza is also delicious.

Great Italian store, kind of "old world" feel. Service is very personal. Best quality meat and best…read morecheese selection in the area.

Came here for our Anniversary dinner, nothing was done like what they tend to do at places like…read moreJoey but seems like only for birthdays - not that I was expecting anything but wanted to see if there was something in comparison. You'll need reservations here for sure and best to reserve a table not the day before otherwise they'll have bar tops available. They have a second floor for a more private dining which is nice for small groups or couples, the washrooms are downstairs, floors are slippery - be careful! When we got there we got to choose between the alcohol side or kitchen bar, we chose the alcohol bar side since the bartender Jasmine greeted me immediately and complimented my outfit. This is a pricey place, more a high end kind of restaurant so if you're looking for a cheaper place, don't go here obviously. Food was pretty decent with what we ordered. The only that didn't stand out whatsoever was the salmon. I've been to many high end restaurants and in other countries so salmon isn't much of a hit typically. They sold out of the bass fillet and the mussels (specials for the night/week - forgot what Jasmine said) so if you want to try these, order asap! Drinks were great! I asked for a Caesar as my second/third drink and wanted a specific amount of spice, Jasmine just came with the tabasco and put the amount I wanted, thank goodness! I feel like we definitely got the best service sitting by the drinks bar with Jasmine just genuinely kind and chatting with us. We had a great time and will definitely be coming here again.

Visited this restaurant on mother's day for a lovely lunch :)…read more What we ordered: Zucchini chips: ($27) 8.5/10 I've never had zucchini chips before, they were perfectly fried, light, and went well with the tzatziki. I feel like there could've been more zucchini for the price point Peppercorn steak: ($78) 8.5/10 Very tender and well-cooked steak. I couldn't really taste much of a peppercorn flavor in the sauce though. I prefer my steak on the saltier side so I asked for some salt and they gave me a small bowl of flakey sea salt (my favourite!). Lobster roll ($48): 9/10 I've never had avocado in a lobster roll before, and the flavours & textures actually worked really well together! The lobster tasted fresh and sweet. The fries were crispy and plentiful. This spot is on the pricier side, but the quality of the food, service, and ambiance is reflected in the price.

We went to this restauran, La Parilla to have a barbecue. Unfortunately, the food was all dry, the…read moreempanadas were not well cooked and the rest was not much better. The worst part was the terrible service from the waiters; especially from this older man who was rude and disrespectful to the customers. To make it even worse, their prices are outrageous! A MINI empanada is $3.50 each and a can of coke is also $3.50 each and you can check on their website the ridiculous meat dish prices! Don't bother trying this restaurant, it will definitely not be worth your money!!!

La Parrilla is a small takeout restaurant that's big on flavours! The food is meticulously prepared…read moreto order fresh from the grill. What is the meaning of 'parrilla' you might ask? It's a traditional form of Argentinian barbecue on the open fire. I've tried Brazilian rodizio and Venezuelan arepas but that was near the extent of my Latin American foray so it was exciting to taste the cuisine at this hidden gem. The must-get menu item is their charcoal grilled chicken. It's sort of akin to Portuguese chicken but in comparison the meat here is more juicy and better seasoned. The half chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender with slightly smoky flavours, then even tossed in chimichurri sauce. Perhaps greasy yet each meaty bite is satisfying! Honourable mention also goes to their empanadas. A pretty sight: golden baked crust folds over the fresh beef filling, that might be even better by the dozen. And at their price point, I can see why guests generally agree La Parrilla is a 5-star visit. I ordered ahead and the food was ready for pickup upon arrival to avoid any wait. Owner Serge was friendly about offering an extra sauce on the side along with chimichurri tossed on the chicken. Definitely get that sauce, as it adds dimensions to the asado / grilled meat. It's not easy for family businesses to operate these days, so I applaud that La Parrilla charcoal churrasqueria continues to offer top notch food from this little plaza.

Today i bought a Tomahawk, Best steak I've ever had. Everything they sell is top quality. I'll…read moredefinitely be going back.

I just want to add the customer service here is above and beyond. When I order, especially cuts…read morethat are clearly for a special occasion, they call me to make sure I get exactly what I want. And when I predictably say "I'm not sure! I just want it to be delicious and nice and special!" They always, always deliver. It's such a rare experience and I adore them!

The service is incredible here, and the vibe is cool-chic. Just loving the atmosphere here…read more As for the food, don't expect it to be a "traditional Izakaya" here, but that's not a bad thing. They do the "traditional" dishes with a twist / fusion. For example, the black cod is usually feel heavy with the miso based sauce, but they added some acidity to the sauce and they made the black cod taste rich and light (not to mention the black cod was perfectly cooked); traditionally the Brussels Sprouts would be finished by tossing balsamic vinegar over it. Sometimes that would still feel heavy. Instead, they tossed it with strawberry vinaigrette. So the acidity is very light and not too sweet. We finished our meal with the Yokai Signature Maki. Yes, they SHOULD be proud of this Maki enough to put their name on it. They hit it on the nail with the taste profile. I have a zero tolerance with spiciness, so they put the spicy mayo on the side, and I encouraged my wife to dip the Maki with it. She confirmed my suspicion that the spicy mayo took the maki to another level. We definitely will come to try other dishes. Edit: they comped us a slice of Matcha Cheesecake. While it is still not my cup of tea, but I was very impressed with how good it taste. My "dislike" is with cheesecakes because they feel heavy. Though it is still on the heavy side for me, but as soon as I spoon in a bit of the strawberry sauce, it just lightened up the whole thing. They have successfully amazed me with how well they play with taste.

I had high hopes of this izakaya but unfortunately the expectations fell short…read more The vibes were fun, but the restaurant is quite cramped and a bit too loud. I felt I had to shout in order for my friend to hear me who was sitting right across from me. I ordered: - brussel sprouts ($12) - tasty but salty - shrimp risotto ($22) - rice uncooked & salty - corn croquette ($10) - this was good - skewers sampler ($34) - quite overpriced for 6 skewers - forgot what drink was call but it was $8-$10 and was also very bland Everything was just overly salty. The only items I would order again is the brussel sprouts and corn croquette. However, portion size was quite small and not worth it overall.