I'm back at the Union Social Eatery again, for a family dinner. The location is very accessible by…read moretransit, but if you are driving, then you may need to scout out a parking spot in the sidestreets. It has a cosy, comfortably casual ambience. On a Sunday evening, it was quiet and intimate. Our server, whose name I did not learn, was excellent: kind and willing to make recommendations. Union Social has an excellent menu, with lots of diversity to cater to all palates, but not so many items as to be overwhelming for either staff or customers. We started off with cocktails, and my son's Citrus Mule -served according to tradition, in a copper mug - was so tasty. I enjoyed my Smoky Apple Old Fashion so much. It is worth coming here for a cocktail alone. Now, on to the mains (we skipped the appetizers, but the shrimp tacos did look tempting). I explained to our server that I was torn between the Smokehouse Beef Burger (which I regretted not ordering on a previous visit) and the Spaghetti Positano, a seafood pasta finished with lemon-herb breadcrumbs. She enthusiastically and energetically recommended the pasta (I love it when they actually give a recommendation, as opposed to, "Well, it depends what you want"). I was not disappointed! The seafood spaghetti was terrific! Surprisingly, the breadcrumbs more than compensated for a sprinkling of parmesan. I savoured the leftovers the next day, and I'm still thinking about it. The other diners, who ordered Cobb Salad, the Chicken Sandwich Special, and the Tuna Bow, were similarly satisfied. Apparently, the Steak Frites and the Fish and Chips were outstanding, as was my Pasta Positano (especially for garlic lovers!). A few other diners ordered dessert: they each had creme brulee, smoking hot from being freshly torched. The surface featured that perfectly glossy, lightly burned sugar, which always reminds me of a caramel-colored skating rink. The dessert was, according to my daughter, who is a connoisseur of creme brulee, was perfectly done. To finish off, my son (don't worry, he's an adult) had an espresso martini. I had a sip, and I can totally vouch for it being so divine! We had a very satisfying meal, and I'd only wish that I knew my server's name so that I could acknowledge how excellent she was. I'll be back. I keep planning for the burger, but right now, I could sure go for another helping of Spaghetti Positano!

Went here for the first time with some friends and the atmosphere was totally a vibe. We were all…read moreinstantly comfortable. The service was definitely the highlight. The staff were super friendly and built a really good rapport with everyone. Honestly, I'd go back just for how great the team was. Now for the drinks and food: I ordered an espresso martini. This was my first one ever, and not gonna lie, I was a little disappointed (I've had way better ones since). For the food, the poutine was fire and the tacos were really good, too. Everyone at the table enjoyed their dishes, but let's be real... it wasn't the best meal ever. The food was definitely mid, but still solid. Overall: Amazing service and great atmosphere make this place worth checking out.

A cute spot for brunch, lunch or dinner, and they have a good amount of options on the menu. They…read morealso have daily specials as well. The service was impeccable, really happy with our choice. I got the 6oz steak salad with portabella mushroom and it was delicious. I really enjoyed it with the pickled onions, it paired well with the blue cheese. We sat in their patio, it was cute and very spacious. There were about 10 tables in the patio. Recommend coming here for a girls night or date night!

The decor blew me away - I was expecting a c Typical casual…read morepub decor but it's elegant and bright and romantic I went here with my bf and his family - this is their usual dining spot and I can see why. Typical pub food. I got their jerk pork "sandwich" - a bigger portion than expected, good jerk flavour but the meat was a bit dry; the Salad was fresh and delicious The service was good!

First time visiting and our server was so lovely. The beer and wing specials are also so worth! A…read morenice place to hang out with friends.

A couple of weeks ago on a Sat. afternoon I met some friends at Granite Brewery; there was a Cask…read moreSocial Event on their back patio that started at 1 pm that day featuring 6 cask beers. The Cask Social Group has had Events at Granite before; the previous one I attended took place on the same day as the Brewery's Annual Anniversary Beer Fest. last summer (2024) and I've attended the last 3 of their beer fests going back to 2022. I first visited Granite back in in 2007 when I met the Founder and Owner of the Brewery, Ron Keefe at a beer sampling and learning Event with a beer lovers social Group I used to help Organize. Since then I've been to Granite many times for various other Events with the beer lovers Group and other social Groups I've been a Member of, including their Sunday Buffet Brunch which I believe they no longer have. I've always had a quite enjoyable time there as the venue is quite spacious overall and their back patio (they have a front patio too) is quite nice, spacious and covered in case of inclement weather. The Brewery's beer selection has always been quite solid with a variety of offerings featuring many different styles and flavours. Other than brunch - which has always been quite good - I don't believe I've had any other meals/food there. I plan to continue visiting for their annual beer fests as the 3 I've been to were all very enjoyable.

Intimate spot with good food and good service. We we staying with friends in Forest Hill. We walked…read morefrom Spadina and Lonsdale.

Had an excellent dinner here last week. This small quiet and unassuming restaurant is tucked away…read morein an Avenue Rd Condo and worth looking for. The cooks are formerly Four Seasons hotel chefs and it shows, the dinner was impeccable.

We had made reservations for a Monday evening. We were seated on the upper level with a view of the…read moreToronto skyline. It was a perfect table. Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambience 5/5 We all ordered from the Lobsterlicious menu: Starters: Lobster Bisque, Fried Calamari Main: Lobster Risotto, Butter Poached Lobster, Grilled Lobster Dessert: Coconut Cream Pie, Sticky Toffee Pudding with Tahitian ice-cream Cocktails, Beer We had a great evening and I will return. The service is impeccable and attentive. From our arrival at the valet parking to the service during dining and back to retrieve our vehicle. I highly recommend making reservations. It was busy even on a Monday. The restaurant is located on the lower floor of a condominium building accessed by an elevator or a staircase. The complimentary coat check is at the entry of the upper stairs. This restaurant definitely qualifies for a date night or special occasions.

Scaramouche located near Avenue Rd. and Edmund Ave (along Benvenuto Pl.) is a modern French…read morerestaurant serving up delicious eats with views of the Toronto skyline. The fine-dining restaurant is hidden inside a condo building with no signage. Valet parking is complimentary where there is no other parking available on site. Reservations are highly recommended as this is not a place where you'll likely get a table if you walk in. Usually this is a place for special occasions with family, friends, or your partner. My party of 9 (as per our request we sat in 2 different tables) dined at Scaramouche on a Friday night. Our tables had the same waiter and the restaurant was half full of customers when we arrived. We didn't get a table with the view of the city skyline but staff were nice enough to let us go on the terrace to take photos after our meal. The menu is divided into appetizers, pastas, and main dishes. All the pastas can be made into an appetizer portion. There were also some specials - a lobster bisque and a lamb main dish. Food wise, these were the items I tried during my dinner there (other members of my party ordered different things but I did not try them): - Tempura zucchini blossoms (shaved zucchini, stracciatella, arugula, cherry tomato pistou, salsa verde, and fine olive oil) - $23 - Terrine of foie gras (riesling jelly, quick pickled cherries, triple crunch mustard, toasted hazelnuts, sour cherry glaze, sea salt broiche) - $34 - Romaine hearts (caesar dressing, chopped egg, Parmesan, and toasted bread crumbs) - $19 - Filet Mignon (whipped potatoes, green beans, mixed mushrooms, red wine jus) - $65 - Sea scallops (edamame, celtuce, snap peas, pickled honey mushrooms, cherry tomato, ginger gremolata, lime leaf butter sauce) - - $54 - Brown butter walnut tart (maple ice cream candied walnuts, and maple caramel sauce) - $15 - Lemon madeleine cake (blueberry compote, lemon curd, yogurt sherbet, and vanilla crumble) - $15 - Dark chocolate mousse (cocoa nib crumble, coffee sherbet, chocolate sauce, and caramel foam) - $15 - Coconut cream pie (coconut custard, chantilly cream, white chocolate shavings and dark chocolate sauce) - $15 - Ontario strawberries (white chocolate vanilla cremeux, crispy shortbread, riesling elderflower jelly, strawberry puree, and small meringues) - $15 In terms of appetizers, the tempura zucchini blossoms were the perfect crunch, paired well with the creamy stracciatella cheese. The cherry tomatoes and salsa verde brought a fresh and light element to the dish, making it perfect for the summer. The terrine of foie gras was rich and delicious. The condiments on the side (the riesling jelly, pickled cherries, etc.) complemented the terrine well to make it less heavy. We didn't get broiche as indicated on the menu but a few small toasts. Wish we just had a few more pieces of bread though! The caesar was fresh was delicious as well. For the mains, my four scallops were cooked perfectly - translucent in the middle. All the ingredients in the dish made it so fresh and light - the perfect summer dish. I had a piece of filet mignon from my partner. His beef was cooked well to his liking...however, someone at my table had to send back her beef back as it was cooked too well done. The waiter apologized where the kitchen made her another filet mignon (although she had to wait a bit). The waiter told us later that one of our desserts would be taken off the bill to make up for the poor cook on the filet mignon. Desserts wise, we had 5 people at our table so we decided to get all 5 desserts to share. We celebrated 2 people's birthdays and staff were kind enough to write "Happy Birthday" on the plates as well as add a small candle. Desserts were good but nothing mindblowing. The restaurant is known for their coconut cream pie where there was so much coconut in each bite. Service wise, our waiter was friendly, attentive, personable, and a bit quirky. He made sure to have our waters refilled where we never had an empty glass at our table. Our napkins were also folded back when we left to use the restroom. He also apologized several times when the cook of the filet mignon was not correct for one of the members of our table. He also cleaned the crumbs off the table when we were changing courses. Overall, he did a good job of serving us that night. Overall, Scaramouche serves up quality food in an intimate setting with the view of the Toronto skyline. The food is made well and the service is what you'd expect from a fine-dining restaurant. This is definitely a place to celebrate a special occasion with family, friends, or your partner!

The service here was quite good in that the waiter took his time to go through the menu and provide…read morerecommendations. The pork belly was delicious and very tender. The lamb skewers were tasty as well. However, the eggplant was a miss and the skin was way too hard to chew. The ambiance feels like a trendy bar with nice lighting. It does get very busy there, so make a reservation ahead of time if possible.

Had a great dinner here comprised of the following…read more - Lamb satay 5/5: sweet and savory ground lamb with some herbs and spices - Babi panggang 4/5: Pork pieces has a smoky flavor and comes with a red chili sauce. Has a lot of fat so don't get this if it's not your thing - Nasi goreng 4.5/5: sweet and savory fried rice with crunchy cabbage Would recommend the food here if you love asian savory and sweet dishes. Server is great and gave us a run down of the menu to help us select. Only wish prices could be cheaper but I guess everything is exp these days.

Was a decent place for a casual meal while watching sports on the various tvs. The place has closed…read moreafter quite a long run. Last service September 2025. Wings and fries were a favorite. Will go elsewhere when in the area .

I am going to be generous and round up my 3.5 stars to a 4…read more I ended up at Kramer's for Raptors game 5, since I was an idiot and didn't think to make a reservation until T-6 hours! After calling 7/8 places and getting laughed at, Kramer's still had a humble corner for us in their upstairs lounge. Needless to say, it was packed! We found a spot near the projector, (which by the way needs to be fixed; there were some bad/distracting spots) but it was okay given the circumstances. There were just two servers working on the upper level and they were absolutely slammed. They told us to go to the bar to get our food orders, which took forever - obviously because it was such a packed night for them. We ordered a few drinks, and some apps. The food was pretty generic bar stuff - jalapeno poppers, fries, etc. Portions were perfect to be shared with friends on a game nights. Lastly, I was impressed by how well they managed the crowds, given this was not a normal Monday night for them. I'd definitely consider coming to Kramer's for big games, as long as they replace the projector on the second floor.

I visited this pub a couple of days ago to meet someone. Upon arrival, I wasn't aware that they…read morefollow a first-come, first-serve seating system, so I initially waited for someone to seat me. After a while, I asked the bartender about a table for two, and she informed me of the self-seating policy. Once I found a table (though one of the chairs was blocked by a pillar) we waited for another table to free up. After that, the experience improved. The waitress was attentive, and both drinks and food arrived quickly without much wait. The overall atmosphere was great, and the live music added to the experience. Despite the initial confusion, it turned out to be a good visit!

Great pub, good vibe! Service is good , I don't try the food yet!…read more Some Fridays have live music!

The servers were very nice and the patio was cute, but nothing special. Standard pub fare, I…read moreenjoyed the meal and especially the peppercorn sauce. Not bad for a quick bite.

Food was awful and the portions were pitiful got butter chicken and the gave me less the and hand…read morefull of rice and four mini nann in a take home container for over 22$ place should hang it's head in shame went there to fix mistake and no outcome I'd give no stars if there were an option

Sat at the bar the other night and had a drink, two appies and (unfortunately) was too full for…read moredessert. The food was hot, delicious and served within minutes. The service was top-notch AND next time I'm in TO, I'll definitely be coming back and bringing friends. Gary

Good atmosphere, delicious food. We had a great day at the…read morerestaurant. Service is good