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.

If you are looking for a flavourful seafood experience - this is the place to go! We ordered the…read moreboil lovers combo in medium Cajun sauce with a side of Cajun fries. All of the seafood was so fresh and plump. Sauce had a bit of a kick with a very garlic and buttery taste. Service was friendly and attentive. The only thing is that there aren't many parking spots.

I kept seeing this place show up in my Instagram feed and it looked intriguing so my husband and I…read morecame here for our anniversary dinner. Our server was really friendly and helpful as she walked us through the options. We opted for the Crab Dose for two people. The seafood was cooked to perfection but my god, the corn was phenomenal. The meal only comes with one cob cut in half and I wish there had been more. It was the best corn on the cob I've ever tasted. Our server suggested the Cajun House Sauce so we took her advice. It was solid advice! I had to chuckle a bit when she only offered us mild or medium. (I guess we don't look like people who can handle the heat. Little do they know.) We opted for the medium but it seemed more of a mild to me. Definitely should have pushed for the hot. It was the perfect amount of food and a fun experience. Messy... but fun.

Paella anyone? I bet you haven't heard that in a while. And…read morehonestly, who knew it was such a Portuguese thing too? We all know Spain made it famous, but Portugal? INSANE. Back to why I do this. I'm endlessly curious about food, people, and the magic that happens when great meals meet good music. Friendships just seem to evolve naturally around a table. And thank you, E, for another incredible photo -- your choices are always perfect. Mercado on St. Clair is a hidden gem. What was once beside my mom's flower shop downtown has now found a home in a slightly more industrial setting on Caledonia -- and somehow, it works perfectly. Cozy seating inside, a great covered patio outside, and that village-style European restaurant vibe you hope to stumble across. First off, the waiter was phenomenal. He walked us through the menu, explained everything perfectly, and genuinely elevated the whole experience. The menu is massive -- meat, seafood, everything you could want -- but we came for the paella. We were told it takes time because they make it the proper way. Not overly crispy, just authentic, rich, and layered with flavour. Worth every minute of the wait. To start, we had the gambas / shrimp in a rich red garlic and herb sauce plus extra toasted bread for dipping, per our waiter's recommendation. Absolute rockstar move. The other appetizer was a delicious beef stew served over crunchy rustic bread. Simple, hearty, and top notch. Now... drum roll please. This may have been the best paella I've ever had. Okay okay, maybe somewhere along the coast in Spain I've had one fresher... but this was absolutely off the charts. Zero fishy smell. Just beautiful saffron-infused rice with that perfect slight crisp, loaded with mussels, clams, octopus, calamari, shrimp, and more. Built for two people to share and completely unforgettable. A few glasses of house white later and bam - there was absolutely no chance I was going back to work. And dessert? I kept telling myself: "No dessert, Frank. No dessert." But there's a rule in life ; if you see crème brûlée on a menu, you order it. This wasn't exactly crème brûlée, but a cheesecake-inspired version of it. Two spoons, four bites, and thank you very much. Favourite meal of the year so far. Completely blown away by this place. Mercatto -- go now. Go fast.

I was there for my birthday and this place didn't disappoint, even on a Monday…read more The atmosphere was calming and refreshing with an upbeat fun whimsical garden. Service was friendly and prompt. The food was delicious. We were a party of thee and ordered a plater that served us well. All ate from the Beira Mar platter and all meats and seafood were cooked well to order. Fantastic place for a night out or a get together with other friends family or special occasion.

What a fun experience. Never been and never had crawfish. Loved it. Staff were super nice and…read morewaited for the entire party to arrived and allowed me to sit while I waited. It was a weekday so it wasn't too busy but as I was leaving it started to get busy.

Came here first time tonight and wasn't disappointed. Food, service and decor was all amazing for…read morethe price. Dinner for 4 with soft drinks including everything just a little over 200$. But we had soups and tons of seafood including two lobster tails. We got the dinner for 4 thing. And I think the leftovers are enough for two more dinners. Our server, I think Anita, was amazing at her job as well. Will come back again after I finally finish the leftovers and give it some breathing room.

One star for the convoluted business that it is…read more So I arrived at the restaurant to take my mom out for a fun night of Egyptian food, the restaurant occupied two commercial units thought its very unusual why they don't unify it was one unit. One side is for takeout but patrons are sitting there to dine in and the other side is for dine in, but the employees also do take out. Confusing YES. So I arrived in blindly following a line. I eventually tapped the person behind me, is this the line to get a table. He says no it's the line to order... okay. About 20min in the line I finally get the deal what everyone is doing, they order their seafood order at the front where the precious alive seafood is stored- it's like a pick what you eat counter. So I order their sangarita with a salad and yellow rice and a calamari with no sides (you save like $4 for just skipping that). After ordering she asked if I had a table?? I said no, then she comes out with seven yellow sticky notes and says there are 6 parties waiting for a table. I asked how long? Maybe 40min. She also advises me that i can put myself on the list for a table and she can hold my order up to 45min- they won't start cooking until you have a table. So I asked how long for takeout, she says 20min. Well I did my math, I waited 20min in line, and 20min for food that is not partially cooked so 40min, I can live with that. Watched the server rip the slip, and just fyi the fish was charged at $35/kg costing $60 and the calamari at 1lb was $22. She asked me to wait on the side, saw her put the slip with the raw fish and placed it ON THE FLOOR behind the counter. As I waited on the side I can see quite a number of orders piled in Rubbermaid containers on the floor. Behind the counter I can see the coats of the employees piled up next to what looks like to be the washed cutlery for table service and the employees use the same yellow rag to wipe every cutlery. I also saw employees clear the tables and return to prepare more cutlery- did they wash their hand in the kitchen??? I was then prompt to pay on their pay unit. It prompted me tip. SKIP tip for takeout. Then she tells me it's 2% charge if I pay credit card no charge for debit. So I pay debit. I waited patiently, I stood near the washroom and overheard how a male customer found a $100 bill in the washroom and handed it to the restaurant- they didn't even ask around if anyone dropped it. Then when I had waited 30min (10min past the estimated time, I asked for an update ). They assured me 10 more minutes. Then after 10min I asked again, they said 1min. And then they came out with my take out. The gave me a complimentary hummus for the slow service, but I don't think it made up for the undersized sides they served me. Just look at my pic and look at the website photo. Overall , if you have 2-3hours this is your place. THIS PLACE WAS ABSOLUTELY CHAOS! I'm questioning food stored on the floor even though it's in a Rubbermaid and then that bin placed back on the scale, touched by the gloved hands and potentially cross contaminating food. During the whole time I didn't see anyone clean or mop the floor- what if people are trekking sidewalk salt in the winter. I am really concerned. Eat dangerously here if you want. I do say the food was seasoned well but won't be returning.

Definitely a hidden gem! Stumbled upon this place in a plaza and must I say, everything was cooked…read moreto perfection and extremely flavourful. Me and my siblings got a food platter with lobster, rice, calamari and another platter that I forgot to take a picture of with rice and fish and salad. The sause was mermaid sauce? If I remember correctly and it was so good! Definitely recommend.

Holy smokes. What a gem we discovered. Originally had booked somewhere in the Distillery but opted…read moreout once we read reviews. Everything from the atmosphere to the food to the service was above and beyond what we expected. We had Mason as a server and never were we left wondering where he was. For food we got the trout and branzino. Probably the best we ever had.

Oysters! I have…read morewalked past this restaurant for 10 years saying I'm going to check it out one day and i finally made it happen! We were seated at the bar and got to watch all the actions. We tries a various different type of oysters and decided that the east coast ones were our favourite! Definitely will return here again.

This place does seafood drizzled in sauces. Service is pretty good…read more Got a small shrimp, mixing rice & fries with house sauce (not on menu) & sweet chili (the the recommended sauces). House sauce is creamy garlic & not too strong, so it can complement other sauces. The shrimp were quite fresh. The rice was lightly buttered with a light flavour. The fries good: crispy, dusted & with a savoury bite. There wasn't much sauce so it only flavoured the shrimp, not the carbs (of which there was a lot).

The food was great with plenty of different dishes and sides to choose from at a fair price…read more The service is friendly and efficient with a family friendly atmosphere. Great for a night out with family or friends and nice place to go for a hot lunch.

Part of a longer review…read more.. You don't so much book a table at Honest Weight as you wander into it. Tucked in the Junction, it still looks and feels like the fish shop it once was, except the counters have given way to small tables and the chalkboard now lists what's cooking tonight. There's nothing slick about it, no marble tabletops or velvet banquettes. Instead, Honest Weight disarms you with something much rarer in Toronto dining: warmth. The kind of warmth that feels like stepping into a friend's East Coast home--where the fish is fresh, the welcome genuine, and you're looked after in a way that feels instinctive.

Delicious, healthy, fresh, high quality. Chic classy ambiance. Oysters were fresh and delicious,…read moreclam chowder very yummy, fish tastes fresh. Can tell that all dishes were crafted carefully with fine ingredients. Great service. Would def come back.

Picked this spot for girly night. We loved it here! Such a pretty spot and food was delicious…read more Met the chef and learned about the private dining room and tasting experience. We cant wait to be back!

Came here for brunch. Friend and I got the patio table and it was very cute…read more Food was good, we had the salmon Benedict which you can't go wrong. Shared the avocado toast and it was a bit sour/citric but it was nicely presented. Most of the food on the brunch menu u comes with salad and the hash brown. Service was great and attentive!

Young guy standing outside, turned out to be the greeter, and server. Oysters were great, from…read moreBoston and Vancouver. Bostons were better, bigger. Professional service.

Oysters mussels fish and chips. Brought the wife who is going on her seafood journey and she really…read moreenjoyed everything also. Servers and bartender were super helpful and attentive Great spot