Reserved a table online for Friend's birthday Friday Aug. 27th 8p.m. Received email confirmation next day . On Aug 26th, Gezellig staff called to see if we wanted indoor or patio dining. I expressly requested indoors. On Friday 27th morning, received reminder email from Gezellig of 8p.m. reservation. At 8p.m. on Friday August 27, was told upon arrivalat Gezellig that our reservation was for the patio (NOT) and that Gezellig could not accommodate us indoors. 'An unfortunate error in communications' . We were left scrambling to find nice restaurant to eat at on a Friday night. As a client I have never felt so disrespected. What is the point of making reservations. To add insult to injury I received a 'Thank You for dining with us' email from Gezellig today August 29th. Shame on this Bekta restaurant for shabby treatment of its diners. This was not our first time at Gizellig, but will be our last. Shame! ' read more

Classy place, great food. I had trout and cheesecake and both were very good. I liked the bread with lemon garlic dipping oil, it had a blackberry sauce in it that was very tasty Personnel was friendly, and my waiter was nice enough but he was a bit too pushy for certain menu items, being less persuasive would be better. read more

Gezellig - Awaiting my great meal while enjoying bubbles and sourdough bread with lemon garlic dipping oil infused with a blackberry sauce - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

This place has nice ambiance. Parking can be tough. Service was attentive. However, they brought the wrong order. This made one in our party wait to eat. When they got the correct food it was overcooked. They tried to make this right by leaving the wrong entree for us to snack on. We had the steak, the rabbit, and the char. Most of the steaks were perfect. Rabbit was tender and tasty. The char was the star. read more

Nothing wrong with this place. Service: impeccable Food: fresh, delicious, flavourful Ambiance: went for a business meeting, saw people on dates - quiet, intimate, perfect. Can't wait to go back! read more

I had a great dinner at Gezellig and enjoyed really great service. For an appetizer, I had the mussels, and the person I was with had the cheese platter. Both were very well done. It was the mains that (as they should) became the deciding factor that this place was great. The person I was with had the salmon dish which had a lot of flavour and was very well done. I had the gnocchi dish which had the most interesting sauce I ever have had gnocchi with as it tasted very hearty and included grapes and bacon. Desert capped the whole thing off. I had the "Butter Finger" which was rich and beautifully done with chocolate and peanut butter. The person I was with had the chocolate cake. I enjoyed it all with a cappuccino at the end. I would certainly recommend this place to others, I will be back, and could barely find any flaws with my visit this. read more

Gezellig as a restaurant simply exudes charm, and thankfully not in the homely way. The interior decor, fixtures somehow feels both industrially sterile and naturally organic at the same time. The brunch menu offers a smattering of both rich and light dishes. I had the reuben and the banana bread french toast. The reuben as a sandwich was delectable, but as a reuben, was a fail. Roast beef simply does not a reuben make. My french roast was superbly light and fluffy and the maple syrup, chocolate hazelnut sauce mixture married well with the heavily banana scented toasts. Solid 5/5, food, service and atmosphere. read more

Full disclosure: I like to cook and I love to eat great food. That means I appreciate and know how important salt is in making food tasty. So what can you say about a place that prepares and cooks its food wonderfully, has good service, and an ok vibe but... over-salts the food? Ok, it was a party of 6, no one else said anything about their meals and... I should have sent it (my steak) back. My fault for not doing so. But be forewarned, this is not the first highly rated restaurant where I've had food that was much too salty and I'm betting it won't be the last. Too many chefs rely on salt to make sure their food has taste - just don't overdo it. Now you know. Don't be afraid to send it back - I should have. (Didn't finish my $38 steak because of it). PS - the mixed salad was good. read more

I brought the missus here for her birthday dinner last week and I have to say, I quite enjoyed my meal, though admittedly I wouldn't order what I ordered again. (More on that in a bit). As you can see from their web site, Gezellig has a small menu with 6 starters and 6 mains. I don't know how often they change their menu but I ordered their pork belly appetizer while my better-half ordered a coconut lime soup. I have to say that I really enjoyed this start to the meal. The missus also liked her coconut lime soup. My regret was in my choice of my main dish which was the risotto. In itself, the risotto was nice as it has a light, lemony taste to it. But having the risotto following my choice of appetizer was a mistake as the pork belly is a strong taste which set my tastebuds on a direction that the risotto couldn't follow. The missus had ordered the "grilled gulf shrimp & popcorn grits, clams, squid, Beckta's andouille sausage, collard greens, wild leek, pickled jalapeno". I took a bite and found it just full of flavour and it would have been a much better follow-up to my appetizer than the risotto. So, while the food was good, my choice wasn't the best. They also provide homemade bread with a homemade hummus. I quite liked the bread which was dense and heavy. Service was nice as the waitress was attentive. In terms of the environment, the place has a modern look. I wouldn't say it has an intimate feel due to the amount of windows and high ceiling giving it almost a loft feel so it may not be the best place for a quiet, romantic night but maybe that changes when it gets darker out. All in all, I quite enjoyed our meal and have put this place as one of the better restaurants in Ottawa hat we have been to. We will definitely go back! TIP/RESERVATIONS: - Reservations are recommended, especially if you want to go on a Friday or Saturday night. You can reserve online. read more

Just looked back and saw that my first review is three years old! Am happy to report that things are still great here. I can only comment on the lunch and brunch experience since, even though I have been here several times, I have never had dinner. This is my go to lunch place for either a business meeting or a casual lunch with friends. Can't beat the food or service and their two plate for $20 lunch deal is great. read more

Nine of us went here for an 8:30 dinner reservation on a Saturday in July. After a great experience at Gezellig's sister restaurant, Play, and after hearing all the hype about the other sister restaurant, Beckta, I was surprised this place wasn't busier. Me and two guys at my end of the table made the obvious choice to split three appetizers and three main courses. We started with a delicious Pimm's mojito before leaning toward a bottle of white with dinner. Our server proactively offered us a few tastings before we settled on something completely different and slightly more local, a 2010 Tollgate Fumé blanc (Niagra), which made all of us happy. For apps, we went with: - Beef tartare with seven spice, fennel salad, finger chili, herbed aioli, crostini ($14) - Grilled quail with merguez sausage & chickpea salad, almonds, pomegranate, baba ghanoush ($17) - Seared scallops with pork belly, grilled romaine, spicy cashews, charred tomatoes, balsamic, parmesan polenta ($17) The tartare lived up to its reputation; the crunch on the toasted baguette paired well with the texture of the tartare, but the quail was perhaps my favorite. The cook on the quail was perfect and the combination of the chickpea salad and the pomegranate made for a perfect marriage. As for the seared scallops, our server specifically told us that each order came with three scallops, which is why three of us decided to split one order. When the scallops only came out with two on each plate, our server overheard us complain. She informed us the chef decided to only give two since these scallops were bigger than normal. (Unless they usually serve those sad little bay scallops versus sea scallops, I didn't see how these scallops could possibly be considered bigger than normal.) To rectify the matter, our server brought us not one, but two extra complimentary scallop dishes. Great recovery. This is the difference between four star service and five star service. For mains, we opted for: - Grilled octopus tentacle with cumin-lime yogurt, mango chutney, cilantro oil, masala basmati ($29) - Pacific line-caught halibut with lemongrass broth, grano, radish, snap peas, pickled carrots, pumpkinseed pesto, braising greens ($30) - Boneless barbecue pork loin with barbecue demi, cheddar grits, smoked rib, collards ($27) Everything about each of the entrees was phenomenal. As for the octopus, I swore it was wrapped in pulled pork since it had a notable BBQ taste and since it appeared to be actually wrapped in pulled pork. Others in my party disagreed. As for the halibut, the portion size was appropriate and I really liked the inclusion of the grano, which was near-identical to barley. As for the pork, though delicious, I thought the meat was overseasoned. A naturally salty meat, the pork loin was a bit too salty for my taste and I'm by no means sensitive to salt. At any rate, I'm glad we specifically requested the temperature to be medium, otherwise it would have come out medium-well and been overdone. And other than those paranoid about trichinosis, who wants overdone pork? Too full from having tasted six different dishes at this point, I didn't order anything for dessert, but I got to try a bite of three different ones, including the: - Cherry cheesecake with filo wrapped black cherry filling, liquid cheesecake, toasted pistachio, rocher gelato ($9) - "Butter finger," peanut butter, white, milk & dark chocolate, graham cookie, chocolate anglaise ($9). - Assorted gelato ($7) As for the cheesecake, this was essentially deep-fried and not at all what I was expecting. Good, but just not my style. As for the "butter finger," this thing was richer than Bill Gates and about the same size as an actual Butterfinger candy bar. The only problem I had with it was the need for a hacksaw to cut into the fudge. As for the gelato, there's no way this was anything but sorbet. Overall, the appetizer and main rounds left a more lasting impression on me than the desserts. The service, however, probably left the most lasting impression on me, which in my view, is 1/3 of the battle in the restaurant business. The ambience, however, could use more consistent music. At one point it was off, then came on. But if I walk away with my biggest complaint being lack of music, you, Gezellig, are well-deserving of the highest rating possible. read more

After hearing so much of this place, I decided to try it out. The place it nice. The atmosphere as well is nice. We sat at a table for four with a bench and 2 chairs. I sat in one of the chairs which was quite uncomfortable. I ordered the fish which was good. My friend ordered the scallop. This dish was also good. Good place. read more

I ate brunch at Gezellig this morning and it was fabulous. I found the space was open and well-appointed. The staff were attentive and extremely friendly. I had the poached eggs with truffled mushroom ragout and the dish was conceived and executed beautifully. Layer of greens, layer of mushrooms stewed in a cream sauce, and then two perfectly poached eggs perched on top. As you broke into the egg, the yolk mixed with the ragout making it even better. The toast provided had many nooks and crannies for scooping and had an amazing texture. I will definitely be coming back here again. read more

Excellent service. Great menu, it is small but has plenty of diverse choices. Their signature dessert is called "Butter fingers", one of the best I've ever had. For that quality of the food, presentation and service the prices are surprisingly good. read more

Small menu, very few options, but all of them an All Star choice. Keep it simple. Keep it small. Keep it amazing. That's the idea in Gezellig. Dutch inspired restaurant in Westboro, extremely good selection of wines. Octopus grilled to perfection. Cheese platter a bit small in my opinion. That would be the only downsize for the place, the portions tend to be small for my taste, but the quality is off the chart. You won't stuff yourself with lots of food here, but the few bites you will get are simply amazing. read more

This place still has some kinks to work out which is understandable given that it has only been open for a short time period. Until then, I can't recommend Gezellig to my discerning food and wine friends. Here's why: The dishes I tried were poorly executed by the kitchen. The beef tartar appetizer looked gorgeous but lacked seasoning and was flavorless. My rib steak was ordered rare but arrived well done. While the mistake was corrected and I was not charged for the meal, I was left waiting for nearly half an hour while the kitchen remade the dish and my friends enjoyed their entrees. However, on a more positive note my husband enjoyed his lamb dish, and our friends gave favourable reviews of their main courses. I was also disappointed by the wine service I experienced at the bar prior to our meal. The service was slow and the bottle of red I ordered was served warm despite a last minute attempt by the bar tender to cool it. Also, I had to ask for the proper wine glasses to accompany the wine we selected. For most people, this wouldn't matter but I am a stickler for this kind of thing and I expect more from a Beckta restaurant. On the plus side of the ledger, the atmosphere is fantastic. High ceilings, low lighting, nice ambiance. Our server was excellent and provided top notch service. The appetizer and entree portions are generous given the price point. I like their wine list. read more

Precursor: This rating is based on Sunday brunch and weekday lunch. I haven't been here for dinner in over a year so it would be irresponsible to make judgment on the later menu. After spending a few Sunday afternoons enjoying the mimosas and small plates at Gezellig I find myself wondering how and why people line up outside Baker Street Cafe in the blistering cold when they could have a reservation and chic decor just a few doors up Richmond Road. The menu makes great sense and value: 2 items per guest for $20 each. Additional items are around $10 of course. The opportunity to order cheesecake with your brunch is just too good to pass on (and it is too good to pass on). If you enjoy a drink with brunch my recommendation is to order a bottle of Cava and orange juice for the table instead of individual mimosas. You can make them to individual spec and it's better value. Upgrade you're Sunday brunch..and don't forget to dress nice ;) read more

Wonderful evening. We had the steak tartar and quail to start and then steak and duck as our main. The steak plate was nicely prepare, we changed the fries for mashed potatoes, better option. And the duck was delicious but a bit on the fatty side. The music was not suited for the place. We were there on a Sunday. I would describe it as adult contemporary. Definitely not good dinner music. Some smooth jazz like Chet Baker or St Germain would be a lot better. Our server was Sara. She was absolutely fantastic. Amazing service, very professional, and quite knowledgable. I would be asked for her section again. All In all, positive review. I would go back. Change the music though. read more

Go to Gezellig....go there now....run if you have to! It was that good. Went last night for the first time, with some close friends. Wide variety of appetizers shared with great wine pairings. For the mains - two ordered the Duck confit, I had the Pork Belly Gnocchi and my wife had the Chicken with espresso - we all raved, and argued about who's was best. We had to settle our argument with more wine, supplied by our incredibly knowledgable waitress. Dessert list was short, but sweet ; ) I want to marry the pastry chef! Great experience, very good time had by all. read more

This place not only missed the mark for me, but fell completely off the board. We went for an Ottawa dinner club event that a friend of mine hosts once a month and most of us left feeling pretty ripped off. The restaurant advertises itself as being cozy/quaint/fun (basically the meaning of Gezellig in Dutch). But if you go, you'll see that it just isn't. Like, at all. If I had to describe the actual vibe, I would say upscale business. A place for pretentious government workers to go after work and talk about wines they know nothing about for hours on end. The service everyone speaks so highly of fell pretty short when I asked to return a fish dish that was so overcooked, I couldn't eat it in any enjoyable way. I had two bites before asking to send it back. But, they didn't come around and ask until the rest of the table was finished eating and so rather than get a new plate, I requested a refund as most people were getting ready to leave. I was told that instead, the $12 glass of mediocre wine I'd ordered would be on the house. Yippee. I was so mad but didn't want to make a scene in front of the group I was with. So I paid the full amount for a dish I barely touched--which, for a piece of white fish, and what I remember, quinoa, was quite extraordinary! This was not what I would have expected from this place. I won't ever go back and would advise others to demand better from 'amazing' Ottawa restaurants. read more

Only two things need to be said: the service was amazing and the best duck I ever ate. Go get it.

We had a wonderful dinner, complete with excellent service! Corn-chowder mussels were so tasty, arctic char on a beautiful bed of roasted beets and endive, game hen was perfect, best creme brule and delicious expresso martini to finish. We'll be back! read more

Everything about Gezellig radiates comfort--it's a cozy neighbourhood restaurant with food that by no means breaks the mold but serves as a perfect means for conversation or idle people watching. Like other Beckta establishments, the service is on point and the music is just equally kitschy (Yellow Submarine and Peace Train? Really? Though for comfort's sake, this did serve to keep my mind transfixed on my dining companions and our meal.) Service was helpful and attentive, my water glass never sat empty, and my dishes were cleared with a relaxed predicability. And like Beckta's Market empire, Play, Gezelling toys with Pan-Asian flavours--a little lemongrass here, a bit of ginger there--and does so in a way that makes comfortable, cozy dishes just ever slightly more elevated, if not interesting. Housed in a former bank, Gezellig feels part of a neighbourhood--indeed the very hip Westboro in fact, but all that remains of the TD Bank branch are the big floor to ceiling windows that drape the dining room in light, even on the greyest of Ottawa days. The space, like the menu and service, teter on, play with, sample from, formal dining, but stays just to casual side of things. It manages to serve thoughtful cuisine and be many things to many people--it is an endlessly flexible restaurant with a menu that offers both many tastes and as well, hearty appetizers that can easily serve as mains. Indeed some of the strengths of the kitchen are here and those willing to embrace the small plates style of eating could very well sample a few starters and leave quite satisfied. It is not 5 stars because Gezellig some of the beauty and comfort of the menu and space come from traipsing into the predicable. I knew, for instance, what the chicken liver mousse would look like before it arrived--served, as you might guess, in a Mason jar. The pappardelle is again wonderful but a very predicable flavour combination. Given a rich conversation among dining partners and a lengthy wine list, these comforts are the perfect ingredients to a nourishing evening, but when pulled away from the buzz of good company and fine drink, the menu itself is less big band and more smooth jazz. It's wonderful, it feels very homey and natural--the kind of place I want to enjoy over meandering conversation with friends. read more

Amazing! Beckta does it again! This restaurant is more casual than Beckta's other spots (Beckta and Play), but the food quality is still just as good. It's fairly loud, but good for a quick, casual night out. The service is just as good, with the Maitre D from Beckta moving over to Gezellig. Waiters were friendly and helpful, and service was fast and accurate. The food was fantastic as well. I had the Steak Tartare to start, which was served with crackers, a deviled egg, and some sauce. My main course was the grilled gulf shrimp & popcorn grits - so good! For dessert, the Butter Finger peanut butter & chocolate cake/cracker - OMG! Everyone in my party was thrilled with this restaurant and we will definitely be back! It's definitely not cheap (comparable to Play), but a nice night out in the West end. read more

Food was delicious! Our entrees were prepared perfectly and presented beautifully. The desserts were also amazing. I found the service a bit pretentious but also very attentive. Someone almost ran across the restaurant when they saw that my water glass was empty. Gezellig is moderately priced compared to other fine-dining restaurants. Worth a visit! read more

Our server Evan might have been the best server I've ever come across! From the moment we sat down to heading out the door, he treated us like guests in his own home. I had been to Gezellig a few years back with a large group so I had basically experienced it all over again this time. Evan was patient with all of our questions about the food and spent a lot of time explaining pairings to us. I really appreciated the quality service and on top of it all, everything we ate and drank lived up to it. We ordered the pappardelle appetizer to share and they graciously split it into two bowls for us to share conveniently. I ordered the Black Cod main dish that Evan recommended and was blown away -- just the perfect dish. My friend had the Hen and raved about all of it's wonderful flavours. Overall, I would say that everyone in this city should head out to Gezellig and if you can -- request Evan! read more

Gezellig scored 10/10 in all aspects of what I consider a perfect dining experience. The decor and atmosphere when I walked in was welcoming and cozy. The bathrooms are very clean so I know they take pride in their business. The waitress was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Our food came in a timely manner, it was fresh, full of flavour, the meat was succulent and tender and the portions were just right. The dessert (Butterfinger) just ended the experience on a positive note. When the bill came, the prices were very fair. read more

my friends took us here for dinner and this was a nearly perfect meal. the space is super open with a very high ceiling and large window, and managed to be bright even on a rainy evening. our waiter was very kind and friendly, and made sure i had a nice big try of my sparkling wine before he poured the rest of the glass. the bread and oil vinegar dip let me know from the start the dinner would be amazing, and then the beef tartare appetizer just confirmed. i then ordered a sea bass served over black rice and vegetables and loved the savory balance of the mushrooms and squash. the fish was also cooked perfectly. everyone else at the table got the spring gnocchi and finished their entire plates, but this speaks to more of a perfect portion and delicious taste. read more

Arguably the classiest place I've ever been to. The restaurant is large with high ceilings, second floor mezzanine type balcony, big windows and classy decor. We went for lunch and I got the 2 plates with a wine pairing and got the house white (ah-mazing). Before the food came out we were served sourdough with infused oil that was lovely. I could have eaten that forever frankly. I chose to get a savoury plate and a sweet plate but you can choose whichever. I ordered a burger with frites. The lunch portions are smaller so the burger was more of a slider which was the perfect size considering it was lunch and it was the first of two plates. The burger was tasty. Not amazing but still really good. Frites were very tasty. Second plate stole the show however. I got the butterfinger which was the tastiest dessert I've ever had and the raspberries on the plate complimented the decadence perfectly. Next time I might just order two plates of the butterfinger and be done with it! Our server Sarah was the sweetest and most adorable lady. Extremely polite as the aesthetic of the place would suggest but she was excellent. All in all this was an awesome place and I will be recommending it to anyone I know. Obviously a more formal dining experience but it's where I will be going for any important lunches or dinners. A++ read more

So-so lunch. Fish cakes dry and tasteless. Gnocchi sauce good but pieces of gnocchi dry and lacked any seasoning. First time I have had a so-so experience at this fine restaurant. read more

I am extremely disappointed with the takeout meal I just opened. My husband and I ordered what we thought was a lovely meal for our anniversary, including the charcuterie board, three artisinal cheeses and the pear salad. Sounds great, right? Well, the amount of food we got can barely feed 1 person. SO overpriced for what you get. Never going there again. read more

I was a little skeptical when I saw that this was a Dutch restaurant as the Dutch on exactly known for their food. However we had a fantastic seafood meal here! The wine choices and pairings were excellent and the service was very good without being overbearing. The atmosphere is really modern and cool. We didn't have a reservation but it was definitely upscale and we were seated immediately. I would totally give this place a try. The prices were as expected and I thought reasonable for the quality and presentation of food that we got. We had the peanut butter bar dessert it was delicious but a little rich for my taste however perfect for a group to share a few bites of each. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely give this place a try! read more

I've been here for lunch a few times (which has always been excellent), but got the chance to have dinner here the other night. The food was all excellent and the service was top notch. This place might be the best of the bekta trifecta imo. read more

The Brunch, was amazing. I have the fried eggs on Asparagus, on bacon jam, on fresh bread. My god, I have never tasted such a good brunch in this city in a long time. The side of bacon you order, glazed in maple, was great. It was a whole bowl of bacon, not just 2 pieces thrown on the side. I followed it up a gelato desert, as it was nom nom nom. The best part was the building itself. It was very comfortable to sit in. read more

I really can't say how good the meal was as we were so annoyed that we left and went across the street to Lexington and had a great meal with excellent service. We had an early reservation for 5:30 and walked into an empty restaurant. The hostess sat us at a small table in the corner. She was rather unfriendly. We asked if we could get a nicer table. She said she'd look into it. Someone came and started to fill our water glasses. I said we were probably going to move. He said well I'll get you started with some water. We waited some more and then another couple came in and got seated at a nice table in the middle for 4. They took away 2 place settings so they could have a cozy dinner on the bench seating. I saw this and said to my husband "How come they got such a nice table"? The girl looking after them saw that I was getting impatient and offered us a seat near the window, but we'd have to be out by a certain time. The original woman was standing at the front chatting with a server and as I walked out I said "Thanks for looking into that for us"...then we left. We finished our meal across the street and peeked in at about 7:30 and the restaurant was half empty. If we are going to pay for a fine dining experience, the service needs to start right from the moment that door opens. We have eaten in many fine restaurants in Ottawa, New York, San Francisco etc....we know a quality meal and service without attitude is essential. Not sure why the hostess had such an attitude but we will be happy to take our business elsewhere where our money is appreciated. read more

Stephen Beckta's other place and I must say that I like it better than the original. We went with friends and were seated at a large table in the corner where we felt quite private. The wait staff and bar staff were outstanding. The atmosphere is relaxed and not too noisy and attracts a younger demographic than the more formal Beckta's. We lingered for some time and felt no pressure to wrap it up and move on. And the food is simply excellent - everything that I would expect from a Beckta establishment. The menu changes regularly to respond to local and seasonal products. The wine list is ample and the staff are very knowledgeable. As we had a variety of food choices at the table, we asked for a recommendation and were given a delightful red that went well with everything. read more

(gah-zell-ig) is a Dutch adjective for convivial, cosy, or nice atmosphere, but also belonging, general togetherness, or time spent with loved ones. The Gezellig Restaurant is in Westboro (across from Lululemon and MEC). The restaurant vibe is upscale but not snobby. Busy but not crowded. The restaurant style is modern with a lot of big windows and high ceilings. Our experience with the staff was friendly and professional. I will give a special shout out to our waiter who was rather exceptional in terms of his menu knowledge and wine knowledge (sommelier level if you ask me). We appreciated how much he knew and it was pleasant to interact with him. Anything I asked about the food menu he knew exactly the ingredients and preparation. Our reservations were for dinner. The dinner menu offered 8 appetizers and 8 entres. We shared two appetizers, the beef tartare (w/fried egg, puffed mustard, crostini) and the mushroom rillette (pickled mushrooms, caramelized pearl onions, piccalilli, peppercorn shortbread). Both were very yummy but the rillette was outstanding. I would order again for sure. I try beef tartare whenever a restaurant offers it and while this one was good it wasn't as perfected as others I've had (the best I've had was at the Gastro Pub in Westoboro and ONoir in Montreal). For our main courses we had pan roasted québec chicken breast (w/sunchokes, grilled radicchio, fig mostarda, bacon crumble, roasted garlic jus) and B.C. halibut (w/black turtle-bean succotash, squash, grilled carrot & leek, bok choy, tarragon butter). Both entres were very good especially the stars of each dish, the chicken and halibut. With the halibut came a black turtle-bean succotash = somewhat disappointing pile of black beans of which i had suspicions were not as cooked as they should have been. Other than that, the meals were good and the wine pairings we had lovely. The dessert menu had a wonderful 6 items plus dessert wines. We had the butter finger (peanut butter, white, milk & dark chocolate, graham cookie, chocolate anglaise). It was to die for delicious. So good and I would have again. All in all I would go to Gezellig again and would recommend. Cheers. read more

Went here for dinner a few weeks ago, and it was a major let down. I had high hopes as the restaurant has been compared to Whalesbone and the like , but it was definitely not as good. The atmosphere is perfect if you are there for lunch, but for an intimate dinner its not the place. It's loud, very open and spacious and very bright. Our server for the night was one of the main reasons my girlfriend and I didn't like the restaurant. He was extremely pushy about the food and was rude and impatient when we took our time deciding what to order. To top it off the food was okay, of specific note the red snapper in the ceviche we ordered was partly frozen which was disappointing. Would not come back here again as it was definitely not worth the price. read more

I've been here before about a year ago and loved it so much I took my mother in law (her birthday) and the rest of the family here for brunch the other day. I wanted to find a place that was more than a brunch spot.. A place that was a bit more upscale but still affordable. The food is nicely presented and is tasty, but what I love the most here is the overall ambience. The decor and colours and flow of the space is relaxing. The little touches like the milk and sugar containers and as like before, the flawless service is what really works for this place. She loved it so that was a bonus! I told them about Play Food and Wine so that will be our next stop on the Beckta tour. I've been before and it's the same quality here. Thanks for the nice time! read more

Excellent food and drinks! Servers always friendly and knowledgable. Service is always fast and very efficient.

Food is quite good, and I'd have to say quite different and eclectic in my opinion. However, that doesn't mean it's bad. The waiter was quite knowledgeable and friendly. Try the Gin cocktail -- very tasty. Latte was horrible -- too watery and no flavor, I suspect it comes from a "machine" espresso not real espresso maker. read more