The Reuben sandwich was excellent, but the pickle was disappointing. The one I got wasn't crunchy and tasted over-pickled. The Sunday special "Two Bites" babka was such a great idea--it was just enough to satisfy my craving. It really was mini-sized, but that's exactly what made it a perfect little treat. read more

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I can't tell you how many people have told me I had to try Linny's. It's near us on the Ossington strip, tough to get a table, and very trendy right now. You walk in and there's a super sexy little bar to the right -- perfect for a cocktail and it seats maybe six to eight people. The restaurant itself isn't huge, but they manage to fit a lot of people comfortably. Everything is beautifully designed and the space is gorgeous. I was impressed right off the bat. Now the food... the food... the food. I won't make you wait -- this place is awesome. It's Friday, so I start with the challah bread, which comes with a butter and jam mix, pickles, sauerkraut, and a nice green pickled tomato (almost like they just went full Starsky's and grabbed the homemade stuff from the corner ). We ordered a great salad and the best potato dumplings I've had in years, with a mushroom-style sauce that was fantastic. The wine and cocktails are great -- like many places on Ossington -- but somehow this place feels a little different. Let's also thank them for not keeping a tank or bathtub full of carp. Nobody really likes carp... do they? For mains we had three dishes: the fried chicken, the steak, and the pastrami. The fried chicken might be the best I've had all year. The steak was excellent and the pastrami was perfect. To be honest, the only thing I'd probably skip next time is the fried green beans. But the fries and the sides that came with the meats were great. We skipped dessert and headed over to Summer's Ice Cream in yorkville for ice cream instead. Let's just say that now that summer is around the corner and I'll be walking the Dundas and Ossington strip more often, that bar -- and that chicken -- are something I'll definitely be coming back for. Linny's, you're a real gem. This place feels like it's on its way to becoming a Toronto institution for many years to come. read more

Linny’s - Such great seating and vibe - Steakhouses Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here in March to celebrate a very belated Valentine's day and was willing to go all out, but unfortunately my boyfriend and I were pretty disappointed with the food, given what we were paying for. Especially when the day before we saw Gordon Ramsay had visited and said this place was effing delicious. It was a great start with how beautiful the interior of the restaurant was and the branded dishware and cutlery. It was romantic, dimly lit, and comfortable seating. We sat in the back and had an open view of the kitchen too. We ordered the tasting menu which is called their "Friday Night Special" (but it's actually available every night). Service was a bit slow at first and we were looking for our server for a while, but after that it was smooth sailing. Our Friday Night Special had the following courses: - Amuse Bouche: 2 tiny croquettes, was fine but nothing mindblowing. Light and did exactly was it was supposed to do, piqued my appetite. 8/10 - Challah Service: This bread was warm and dense and was nice, but because it was so dense and large, and served with jam, I felt like I was getting too full to keep eating everything else. It was served with pickles on the side too, which I'm not a fan of. Perhaps if you like pickles you'd have a better time with this. 7/10 - Caesar Salad: Was a good caesar salad! But again for the price I feel like I should've gotten something less traditional. 9/10 - White Fish Carpaccio: This was very good, along with the next these are the only things I'd come back for, which makes it sad because Linny's is known for steak. I thoroughly enjoyed this. 9/10 - Chicken Liver Toast: This was the best thing ever and I was a bit apprehensive at first because I don't like liver. The pate was smooth and was topped with these egg yolk shavings which made it have this amazing umami flavour. My only complaint was that there wasn't enough on the table. 10/10 - The Romanian Hanger Steak: This is where it all went downhill. Oh my goodness were we disappointed. I would thing you would not have the cheapest steak on your tasting menu but this was so tough and I got tired of chewing very fast. I can't comment on the flavour profile much because the texture was all I could focus on. 4/10 - Linny's Cut Pastrami: This was fine in flavour but, like the steak, it was very tough. Pickles on the side but not my style. I think the thick slices were rough but the thin, fattier pieces were okay. 5/10 - Cylindra Beets: Not bad, a nice side but I would've also loved some vegetables to go with the meat. 8/10 - Chocolate Babka: The babka was so large and so thick. It's not a great way to end a tasting menu when you're so full, I would've liked something light and airy. However, the house-made vanilla ice cream on top was top notch, I would've loved to have a bowl of that on its own. 6/10 for the babka but 10/10 for the ice cream. Overall, I might come back but not for a tasting menu, I would order what I would like. I'd try the tiger prawns and the nicer cuts of steak next time. Perhaps high risk high reward with this restaurant? read more

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Great food and service. Pastrami and chicken toast are excellent. Steaks are great. Dessert is also a must have. Busy restaurant so make sure you have reservations. Ambience is nice with traditional wood look and has a new York vibe. The chocolate dessert bakaba is amazing as well. read more

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A deli steakhouse with a beautiful, romantic interior. Great service, delicious steaks, and good vibes. Came here for a celebration and I thought the service was great. Food was good but had some miss dishes in my opinion. Here's what we got: Cocktails 5/5 - Got a cocktail (can't remember what), but I always tell my server my palette and go on based of their recommendation. I like cocktails with a sweeter, refreshing profile. Caesar salad 5/5 - My favourite thing that I ate here. The salad was so fresh, appetizing and topped with chicken skin. I still think about this delicious salad daily! Bone In NY Strip 5/5 - Dry aged, Angus Penokean Hills striploin. We like our meat medium rare with it being just a tad tad bit more on the rare side. We told our server this and our steak came out rare which was still okay. The meat was great and tasty! Linny's cut pastrami 3/5 - This was highly recommended by our server and told us we can get a half portion which we are glad we did. It's hand sliced, served with mustard and pickles. I don't think this was that good at all and felt pretty average. I would definitely skip on this next time. Fries 5/5 - These were cooked and salted perfectly. Would get this again. Overall, a great dining experience with great food! read more

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Linny's offers a tasting menu that thoughtfully elevates classic European Jewish dishes into a refined fine-dining experience without losing their identity. The brisket easily holds its own against the best old-school Jewish delis. The chicken liver toast was particularly memorable, triggering genuine childhood memories rather than simply delivering flavour. The challah service was warm and comforting, and the Caesar salad -- made with chicken skins instead of bacon -- was a smart, well-executed reinterpretation. The steak was excellent, though the emotional core of the meal lies in the heritage dishes. It's hard to screw up a good steak. Desserts were restrained and well balanced, closing the meal with confidence rather than excess. Service was polished and professional, exactly what you'd expect from a high-end dining room. Linny's succeeds at something rare: honouring deeply familiar food while presenting it with precision, restraint, and genuine respect. read more

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Linny's has been one of the most talked-about openings in Toronto since September 2024. In under a year, it landed at No. 52 on Canada's 100 Best and No. 13 on the Top 50 Best Steak Restaurants in the USA & Canada. Behind it is David Schwartz, whose restaurants--Sunny's and MIMI Chinese--are already fixtures in the city's dining conversation. Expectations were understandably high. The atmosphere sets the tone from the moment you enter. A mid-century interior with European brasserie influence, terrazzo floors, warm ambient lighting, and restrained wood accents create a sense of continuity rather than spectacle. Servers are sharply dressed in white with black bowties and aprons, attentive without hovering, confident without excess. Corduroy banquettes and leather-bound menus feel intentional rather than nostalgic pastiche. The space is assured of its own identity. The beverage program reinforces that confidence. The wine list is impressive, but the cocktail menu is where the personality shows. We started with the Café Negroni, a minimalist blend of an espresso martini and a classic Negroni. Bright orange notes cut cleanly through dark coffee bitterness. Balanced, uncomplicated, crafted to leave an impression. However, that calibration begins to slip once the food arrives. The house salad is simple to the point of exposure: gem lettuce, cucumber, bulgur, and champagne vinaigrette. The bulgur adds welcome texture, but the vinaigrette leans sharply acidic. With just 4 ingredients, there isn't much room for error. At $19, it reads less as restraint and more as a missed adjustment. The Ora King salmon follows a similar pattern. Often referred to as the "wagyu of the sea," it's prized for its fat content and softness, qualities that justify its cost. Here, those qualities are largely muted. The cure firms the fish without adding dimension, and the latkes--overly crisp and under-seasoned--do little to support it. Curing makes sense when it concentrates flavor or improves texture; with Ora King, it feels misapplied, as if the name alone is doing the work. The dish also lacks acidity, something that could have grounded the richness and clarified its intent. The chicken liver toast is more convincing. The pâté is rich and well-seasoned, with cured egg adding depth and umami. Still, restraint slips again. An excess of fried onions pushes the dish toward sweetness, masking the savoury depth that should be at its heart. By the time the steak arrives, expectations have shifted. The 20 oz bone-in ribeye from Blue Dot Reserve is wet-aged, grass-fed, and finished with pastrami butter. The rationale is sound: reintroducing fat where grass-fed beef lacks it. In practice, the beef is clean and well-seasoned, with the smokiness from the butter doing most of the talking. It's good beef. But beyond that smoke, it doesn't develop. Nothing lingers. Nothing surprises. At $136, it's fair value, but value isn't the same as impact. Then comes the Concord grape sorbet, and the room snaps back into focus. Bright, precise, and layered: grape jelly depth, fresh acidity, stewed fruit, and liquid-nitrogen cream. Playful but disciplined, and easily the most memorable dish of the night. Linny's has accomplished a great deal in a short time. The space is well-designed, the team is capable and the ambition is clear. During this visit, the execution didn't live up to the vision, but the foundation is real. As it stands: 3.95 / 5. This feels less like a finished statement than a restaurant still calibrating itself -- one clearly worth watching. read more

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First time trying Linny's Toronto tonight. Highly recommend reservation and be on time because they only hold on the table for 10 mins. Ordered tiger prawns, 20oz ribeye and finish off with the chocolate babka. We like the service and food. Only complaint is the medium rare ribeye is a bit overcooked. I like the tiger prawns, very favorable. Definitely will come back for the lamb neck, dill salmon, chicken liver toast and pasta. read more

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I felt transported as soon as I walked into Linny's. The soft jazz and diner format were welcoming, in addition to the kind service. We ordered the following: - Challah Service - Fluke and Fennel - Roasted Lamb Neck - Caraflex Cabbage - Chocolate Babka and Vanilla Ice Cream We would love to try their staple sandwiches in the future, so we did not order any steak this time round. Challah Service is a must from the appetizers, and the cabbage was a nice surprise as well. A nice touch were the recipes by Linny around the restaurant. This was a nice "treat yourself" kind of meal. read more

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Always wanted to go here and glad we finally did. Started off with the Caesar salad which was nice. It comes with crispy pork belly which is a nice touch. Also had the pastrami as an appetizer and it was very good. Had the lamb neck as another appetizer and it was excellent. Good portion as well. This was the highlight of the meal T-bone was ok. Good size. Mushroom side was a nice and crunchy version. Definitely use the dip Potato side was excellent. Pickle wise had 4 different pickles which is unique and a good acid offset to the unctuousness of the meats. Nebbiolo wine was great and reasonably priced. Service was quality and high end tilted. Decor was beautiful and upscale. read more

Linny’s - Lamb neck and pastrami. - Steakhouses Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Genuinely one of the best restaurants I've ever had. The vibe is a modern, elegant, dark and intimate. Every single dish was completely incredible and if you go there without ordering tiger prawns, you made the wrong decision. I really wanted to try the pastrami and a cut of steak, so our waitress allowed us to order a half portion of the pastrami. We paired that with the bone-in ribeye. I will be missing this meal for years to come. Linny's is perfect for a date night, celebrating a birthday, or just enjoying an incredible meal with your family or friends. read more

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Was excited to try this spot since it's run by the same team as MIMI and Sunny's so expectations were high. Interior's gorgeous, and service was great right from the start. Challah was soft and fluffy, the cheese + jam spread was nice and light. Pickles weren't super crunchy but it was still a solid starter. Loved the salmon--super flaky and light, paired really well with the cream cheese and latkes. Lamb neck was rich and tender, no gaminess, though the big bone makes it look bigger than it is. Pastrami was also great. It was soft, juicy, and well-seasoned, just a bit small for the price. Chicken had good texture, sauces were fun (fermented honey and hot sauce), but it didn't stand out as much compared to the other dishes. Drinks were solid. BMP was tart and light, not too spirit-forward. Strawberry sbagliato was nice if you're into wine-y spritzes. read more

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For what it is I won't be going back for steak / lamb. No meat flavour. Lamb neck was cooked well enough that it is indeed soft but no game taste to the meat. It wasn't even hidden behind the seasoning, it was bland yet the horseradish x 2 that came with it still had to cut the grease so it wasn't great... Even the beef that my friend ordered didn't have enough taste to it.. maybe I'm used to better organic, grass fed, and dry aged meat? Not sure. I would recommend anyone to come here for proper steak / lamb at this rate. Everything else was 4 stars Vibe is nice. Still able to carry conversation when the place got packed. Service was solid. Neighbouring patron at the bar had all sorts of amazing appetizers that she thoroughly enjoyed. She raved about a white fish crudo dish. Chicken liver toast was amazing! Seasonal sorbet pineapple coconut was delish! Both sets of neighbours enjoyed their babka more than they would have thought! Side mushroom was 3 Squash was 3 I'll probably come back and order all sorts of appetizers next time. read more

The food is delicious the service is top-notch and the ambiance is cozy with moody lighting. I have never written a review but I was so impressed with Linny's that I felt compelled to do so. We started with the challah service followed by chicken liver toast. This was the standout dish of the night! We loved it. Next as our main we ordered The Romanian, a hanger steak cooked to perfection to a medium rare with a side of twice baked potato. Finally, be sure to save room for dessert. Their home-made chocolate hazelnut babka is not to be missed. I Decadently delicious!! Linny's was voted #14 in Best Canadian Restaurants and I can see why. They deserve all the accolades! read more

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Linny's, a deli steakhouse, located where the Home Hardware used to be along the Ossington Strip, is David Schwartz's newest restaurant. No stranger to Mimi and Sunny's Chinese, Linny's takes a completely new direction where Schwartz goes back to his culture and roots. The restaurant is named after Schwartz' mother, Linda (aka Linny), as she passed away when Schwartz was young. The menu consists of many Eastern European dishes along with steaks of course. The space is completely transformed - think NYC old school steakhouse - classic, intimate, and inviting at the same time without feeling too pretentious. The space is also adorned with handwritten pages of Linny's recipe book, which can be found when you enter the space as well as in the washrooms. The space is divided into the bar section when you enter the restaurant where the tables are to the back of the restaurant along with the kitchen. Reservations are highly recommended as the restaurant will likely not be able to accommodate you if you walk in. Just a tip...reservations often come up a day or two before a date or even the day of so...just keep searching and trying! You do need to put in your credit card to secure the reservation or be fined a certain amount if you cancel late or no show. My friend and I dined at Linny's on a week day night where we were able to secure a reservation for the bar. We were tucked in the corner of the bar which felt intimate enough as we didn't have customers or staff walking behind us. Upon arrival, we were asked if we wanted our coats/bags checked and shown to our seats. The waiter/bartender greeted us and took us through the menu, often giving us an idea of what we could order between 2 people. They have this neat "Friday Night Special" (priced at $125 per person) as well where the chefs curate a unique dining experience for you. In terms of drinks, I opted for a glass of a cab sauv from California; my friend had a cocktail called the B.M.P. We opted to get several dishes to share. We had the following items: - Caesar salad (chicken skin, parmesan, caraway) - Chicken liver toast (cured egg, fried onion, and pickle on top of Dear Grain sourdough) - Linny's cut pastrami (hand sliced, served with mustard and pickles from Martin Family Farm) - Tripe schnitzel (chicken gravy, chive, lemon) - Pickle plate - French fries - Chocolate babka and vanilla ice cream for dessert We were stuffed after our meal. All the menu items tasted delicious but the highlights for me were the pastrami and the chicken liver toast. That pastrami is definitely a must get if you come to Linny's! Although it is a bit pricey ($49)...the 5-6 pieces of sliced meat you get was so tender where the meat literally melted in my mouth. It also took no effort to cut and you can tell that the chef/owner took time to perfect the recipe of this cut of meat. The spices worked well together where it never overpowered the flavour of the pastrami. I really enjoyed the pastrami here (and I'm not even a fan of pastrami to begin with!) - pssst..the pastrami also goes through a 7 day process before it is served at the restaurant. The liver toast was divine - it wasn't too rich and the cured egg, fried onion, and pickles added a different flavour profile to the entire piece of toast. In terms of the other dishes, the caesar salad was extremely fresh and the chicken skin worked with this particular dish. Moreover, the tripe was interesting (I'm no stranger to tripe having eaten it at dim sum growing up). The way it was prepared is something we've never seen and the schnitzel was coated well. Although the texture of the tripe is completely different than what I imagined (it was more soft), the subtle taste of the tripe was still present. Lastly, the pickled plate was great (loved the pickled tomatoes!) and the chocolate babka is a must get (perfect with the vanilla ice cream on top). Service wise, the staff were attentive, friendly, and professional. We never felt rushed during our meal and we appreciated that they checked up on us from time to time. When I made my reservation it stated that we had a 2 hr seating limit but...we actually almost stayed until 3 hours. Linny's is an experience...a beautiful glimpse into the chef/owner's cultural roots, a tribute to his mother and the food she and his grandparents grew up eating and cooking. Food, service, and vibes were top notch - definitely an experience to celebrate a special occasion with friends or family. read more

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Great experience, both food and people watching. Started with the chicken liver on toast, which is a pate for those turned off by the name. It was probably my favorite dish, the crispy onions on top made it truly special with many different flavors, great taste and a fantastic finish. A close second was the asparagus side, lade with bresola and a hollandaise esque sauce. Everything came together quite well and it was a plate licker. I also enjoyed the pastrami, very tender with a nice taste but I don't know if I'd call it my favorite pastrami ever. Will definitely return. read more

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From the second I entered Linny's, I felt transported. The interior strikes a balance between cozy and refined, with an intimate dining room that feels both classic and elevated. Soft jazz set the tone, and the diner-inspired format made the space feel relaxed elegance rather than formal. Walking in and dining there felt very romantic, perfect for Valentine's Day dinner. We did the special prix fixe menu with a few upgrades. The restaurant was full, but it still felt intimate and not overly loud. Most guests were dressed up, which added to the celebratory atmosphere. We upgraded to the ribeye and added Osetra caviar. The ribeye cooked medium rare, was perfect. It was tender, deeply flavorful, and seasoned well enough that I did not feel the need to add salt. It may honestly be one of my favorite steaks I have had in the city. The mortadella was another standout and something I would absolutely order again. In hindsight, I might choose the chicken skin & caviar over the caviar upgrade, as they just added caviar to the salmon and you could barely taste it, but that is personal preference. We also got the house salad, though next time I would likely try the Caesar. The house salad was refreshing and a nice palette cleanser in between the meat dishes. Cocktails were excellent. I had a blueberry sour, and he ordered a sake-based cocktail. Both were balanced and well executed. We also got wine with the steak and they recommended a wine I thought was wonderful. I like sweeter wines, I have included the picture of the wine. Dessert was a highlight. The hazelnut and chocolate opera cake was so delicious and not too sweet. I ordered decaf espresso just for the dessert as I love the combo of something delectably sweet paired with black coffee. I always appreciate the combination to complete a meal. Even with a full dining room, the service was warm and attentive, which made the whole room feel even more inviting. Linny's genuinely impressed me. This is one of the stronger dining experiences I have had in Toronto and somewhere I am excited to return to. 5 stars!!! read more

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I went to Linny's for dinner last night. I was impressed with the ambiance. Very chic restaurant with the decor and serving staffs clothes displaying a 50s vibe. I would describe the food as Jewish steakhouse. To drink I ordered an Old Fashioned which was very good. As for the food, started with the Challah Service which was excellent. Warm pillowy bread with a nice buttery taste. Also started with the Linny's House Salad. It was nice and fresh with a light vinaigrette dressing. The bulgar added an interesting crunchy texture to counterbalance the soft lettuce leaves. For mains I had the Pastrami and Lamb Neck. The pastrami was the star of the meal. It was incredibly tender and flavourful. The grainy mustard it came with was nice and rich with a little bit of a kick. May have been the best mustard I have ever had. The lamb neck was a bit disappointing. Although flavourful, it wasn't particularly tender and it was very hard to cut away the meat because it came on a large bone with multiple crevices. I would pass on the lamb and try one of their steaks next time. Very good chic steakhouse which I'm looking forward to visiting again. read more

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Service: excellent Recommended delicious dishes: challah service, Caesar salad, potato dumplings, shake n' bake chicken, bone in ribeye The fries and chocolate babka were good but not life changing so you can take a pass. Mocktail and Coca Cola served in a glass with huge ice cubes so you are getting a glass of ice with very little beverage. Don't order, not worth the money. Would highly recommend this restaurant read more

Another awesome meal - Noshes to start with Challah Service, Fluke and Fennell, Chicken Liver and Toast, followed by Ribeye steak, and Linny's Cut Pastrami with Beets and Oyster Mushrooms on the side, Finished with warm Chocolate Babka with Vanilla Ice cream and warm Caramel Cake with Spiced Cream - Lovely end to a marvelous evening!! Special shout out for praise and gratitude to our serving staff, Kat, Adrienne and Phu - without whom it would have still tasted great but not been as wonderful overall! read more

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Made a reservation 30 days in advance for dinner on a Sunday night and we were able to get a 8 pm reservation. It is known as a steak restaurant so we ordered the bone in ribeye. For starters, we had the challah service which was excellent and the fluke and fennel carpaccio which was excellent. The ribeye was cooked well. The lamb was ok but nothing outstanding. The pastrami was amazing and was definitely the best item that we tried. It is a definite must have. The mushrooms were good and the porter ok. The chocolate babka was amazing and the gingerbread trifle was good but sweet. The service was excellent from the beginning when checking in to the end of the night. Our server was amazing and so helpful. He was courteous and respectful and provided great advice diplomatically. The restaurant is not large but very cozy as there were many small round booths. read more

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As the hottest new restaurant on Ossington, Linny's is a hard place to get a reservation and consequently it attracts a certain type of crowd. Well, the place was packed, the diners were bustling, service was excellent, and the food was up to snuff. Starting off we got the house salad and challah service which comes with cheese and jam. For our mains we got pastrami, fried chicken, and steak, with side of zucchini and fries. Finally for dessert we got the chocolate babka with ice cream. All the dishes were good but none were mind blowing, and our favourites were the house salad, fries, and pastrami. Despite it being a bit on the pricier side, I would say it is definitely worth trying. read more

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Had the Friday night dinner the other night and it hit on most everything. The challah service, chopped liver crostini, skirt steak and pastrami were off the charts. Probably the best chocolate babka I've ever had! Service was impeccable and they really know the menu well. Can't wait to come back. read more

Very friendly and professional service. Food was good, some dishes better than others. The fries and challah service were the standouts. The babka and banana trifle were lovely. read more

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Classic spot, wonderful interior with beautiful wood paneling. Service is stellar and the food will always be wonderful. Better things to order than a steak imo read more

very nice decor, table arrangements, and lighting. service was also very nice. The so called Challah was really a brioche bun (I'm a baker) with a very nice in house cream cheese and compote that our group enjoyed....I must learn to make the cream cheese. the pickles were a nice touch. I ordered the halibut, sadly the chefs were unable to prepare a simple brown butter sauce that would have gone nicely with the over cooked crispy halibut. The steak was enjoyed as was the breaded fried chicken. This was presented in a folded napkin, why? There were no gluten free options so we passed on dessert sadly because it was a special dinner. Over priced yes for most items. Would I go back? Probably not. read more

5 stars for the service and ambiance, but unfortunately we found the food a bit hit miss. The caesar salad and butterball potatoes were very good. For both the the chicken liver toast and the fish of the day (steelhead trout) the flavours did not match the presentation. I would have really liked my dry aged ribeye if they had not put to much salt on it. Will not go back to Linny's read more