Two words: LOBSTER. SPOONS. This place is old school, white linen-minus-tablecloth haute cuisine. A dying breed among restaurants. Excellent people watching from their lush Yorkville patio. Impeccable service. It was almost like the serve was psychic and knew when I wanted something. Don't skip dessert. read more

"It's hard not to feel that many of the previous reviewers were less reviewing the restaurant than reviewing expensive restaurants as a class or expressing their own class antagonisms." Warren L. This is the first time I've started a review with an epigraph but it was so well put and completely warranted. Sheesh. From the sound of these reviews, it seems like a revolt to the backdrop of Do You Hear The People Sing is just around the corner. Yeah, it's an expensive Mark McEwen helmed resto in the glitz district of Toronto. Yeah, drinks are expensive. And yeah, it's frequented by douchebags. But most comments here bespeak an irritance not with their food or drinks but with opulence and pretention; and while One sells the former pair, it didn't invent the latter. This is the same as shitting on the dollar store because it's "cheap." You know? ANYWAY, I sat at the bar for lunch and it was pretty good. The bartender was friendly, the douche-count low, and my noon-hour cocktail was pretty solid: a Maker's Bourbon Sour. For lunch I grabbed a pulled chicken sandwich with avocado. It was good, but a bit mushy like other experiences I have with avocado this month. The food certainly was expensive, so it's more for the expense-account crowd but the ambiance and service were pretty solid. I'd give it a try for dinner, or maybe stage my next proletarian meetup in their lounge. Obligatory Title Pun: One more dawn/One more day/One day more! Menu Readability: Lover-ly. Need to mention: They have a great big patio. What this place teaches me about myself: I'll take any excuse to talk about Jean Valjean. read more

One Restaurant - Pulled chicken burger - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is incredible! We were fortunate enough to have a really nice server that made our fifth anniversary feel special! Our evening started off with two complimentary glasses of champagne to celebrate the occasion. We're by no means drinkers but this was such a nice surprise and definitely appreciated. We started our meal with the chicken tacos. They were INCREDIBLE. By far the best chicken tacos I've ever had. Take note Taco Bell! lol We also had the chicken noodle soup. Our server mentioned that it was a classic at the restaurant so we decided to give it a try. Growing up, eating our moms chicken soup was something we did often so this is probably not a fair comparison. It was OK. Not great but by no means bad. Our mains consisted of the BBQ short ribs and steak frites. Both incredible tasty and tender. If you're getting the ribs, you probably don't need an additional side dish. The portion was good and it was served with beans, coleslaw and cornbread. The steak frites was nice as well. Portion was on the smaller side but you can't complain about a delicious steak! Now on to the star of the evening... truffle frites! Holy cheap they were OUT OF THIS WORLD. I'd go back and just order these (and the chicken tacos). So tasty. So yum. Yuuummmmmm! No matter what you order, get the truffle frites! We ordered the white chocolate cheesecake to end the meal. It was also nice. The lemon was a bit overpowering but was also sexy delicious. They decorated the plate with a "Happy Anniversary". Thanks for an amazing (and slightly expensive evening)! We'll be back! read more

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Traveling for business, I eat out everyday. Sometimes I have an amazing dinner at an upscale restaurant and sometimes my amazing dinner is at a small non-assuming, beautiful little hidden gem. I have frequented this restaurant in Yorkville, Toronto MANY times and know now that I would NEVER return to this restaurant unless was obligated to with a work group of people. The meatballs were disgusting, the foie gras crostini too sweet and the Lobster spoons cold. Please see my photo of chewy fat in the meatball. The people sitting in the bar next to me were the most unpleasant people SO FULL OF THEMSELVES. All they did was talk about and ridicule people. The man next to me was named Paul and his Gf was obviously 50 years younger. I thought that only happened in Vegas or LA.... My bartender apparently forgot about me because these douche bags arrived. I guess he doesn't need a 40% gratuity. My bar neighbors were so ugly, so entitled. I am from LA and could not even stand listening to their conversation. They were so disrespectful of ALL people and only loved themselves. They are obviously racist and had comments about every race, Asian, Mexican, Anerican and Blacks alike. What a disappointment. The food was mediocre at best. read more

One Restaurant - Disgusting meatballs. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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One. Singular sensation... every little bite she takes... I travel across the country and over the border to find myself in one of Toronto's "see and be seen" power lunch hot spots that took me back to the glam of Los Angeles. While not my scene in tinsletown, I loved every minute of this Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) leisurely lunch hot spot. ONE Restaurant in the Hazelton Hotel is every bit as swanky as LA, with Toronto charm, Canadawood glamour and fab.u.lous fare. I could have left completely satisfied and impressed with just the bread they served. The bread man, who I secretly wished would be my bff, glided around the restaurant with freshly baked sourdough, whole wheat and olive bread. The bread was so light, so fluffy, so warm. Heavenly. You can always tell a restaurant by the quality of their bread and I knew I was in for a real treat at ONE after devouring four pieces (blush). A favorite of Torontonians, it seems, is block cod. The fish was so tender, so buttery, it melted in my mouth. It was complemented with enoki mushrooms and yuzu sauce, which were a perfectly refreshing pairing. The fries with truffle oil and parmesan? Addicting. The best part was that the parmesan wasn't just sprinkled on top of the tall vase the fries were nestled in. It was drizzled throughout the layers of luscious fries so you got a little in every bite. Our waitress was overly pleasant, had an incredible sense of humor and swooped in and out at the perfect times. One of my favorite things? They have tiny stools at each table for women's purses so they can perch on there, not on the floor. Love it! Once was not enough at ONE. Can't wait for trip number two! read more

One Restaurant - Black Cod. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Decent ambiance and decor. A bit dated though. Service is attentive. Perhaps a bit too much attentiveness bordering on serve them fast rush them out so we can fill that table mandate. Menu hasn't changed much over time and sadly I've noticed the flavours just aren't there any more. Quality of dishes has slipped. Quality control with flavours has gone away sadly. I had the lobster spoons flavour was a bland buttery cream with rubbery lobster in inconsistent sizes. Tuna sashimi was just ok, jalapeño had no flavour sadly. My lobster roll was a disappointment. Rubbery lobster on a very cheap bun that was falling apart. Clarified butter on the side was lukewarm at best. Black cod was just ok nothing like it was before packed with a gorgeous flavour profile. Truffled fries had a few cheese shavings a bit over cooked and were just average for $18. What are the side order of the mushrooms and sadly all I could taste was wine. It seems like Mark's recipes are good but lack the flavour finesse they used to have. What happened? It used to be so much better?!?! I know I'm not the only one thinking this. Seems to be inconsistent quality and finesse with flavours. This was a birthday dinner and I was left disappointed. I didn't bother with photos because dishes weren't spectacular. Not five star anymore. Update: The manager asked me to contact him which I did but he never responded I guess he doesn't really care. I finally received an email from the manager saying that he never contacted me and never posted the response on Google reviews this is getting stranger by the minute what kind of management is this? read more

One is the bar and restaurant located in the ever so nice Hazelton Hotel in Yorkville. But don't let the fact that it's a "hotel restaurant" sway you to thinking this place is not grand . . .for it is just that. Given I was a guest in the hotel- One was sort of my "go to" restaurant over the days that I was there. It is open for breakfast/brunch, lunch and dinner and they are extremely accommodating if you want something from one menu at a different time. The bar is dimly lit and seems to be the "place to see and be seen" in Yorkville as the seats at the bar were usually filled with locals who knew each other well and used the bar to catch up on that day's activities or to read the local paper. I liked that the locals were friendly and immediately "adopted me" as one of their own, buying me drinks and suggesting things to do while I was in town. The bartenders pour a good drink be it a simple Bloody Mary or a perfectly shaken martini. They also were quick to welcome me to eat that their bar- something I availed myself of several times during my stay. And it didn't matter what I ordered, the food at the Mark McEwen restaurant was very good albeit simply prepared without a lot of the "frou frou" that so many chefs think they need today. I sampled the fresh oysters of the day and the tuna tartar as starters- both were quick to come up and served with a smile. My favorite thing was probably the chicken salad "Cobb style" as the bacon was pancetta and the dressing was a vinaigrette versus the usual overbearing blue cheese dressing. I also had some salmon for dinner one night that was also quite tasty. And if you really want to indulge- have one of their excellent desserts. I opted for the 6 freshly baked cookies and some vanilla ice cream, but the chocolate bread pudding was a close second choice. The only thing I had that I wasn't crazy about was an omelet for breakfast as I thought the onions overwhelmed the dish and the eggs surrounding it were a bit on the gummy side. Service is good although know if you are at the bar that the regulars may have your bartender's attention. Too bad I was here in the Winter and couldn't sit out on the patio. It would have been great for people watching and breakfast outside is one of my favorite things in life. Oh well . . .there is always the next time . .and you can bet there will be a next time! read more

We came for dinner as a group of four during Summerlicious (3 courses, $48). The meal started with a bread server coming around with a big board from which you can choose 1 of 3 different types of bread. Was definitely a nice way to start the meal and something you don't see very often. I had the salad to start - tomato, burrata, and watermelon which was a great combination but a small portion and the tomatoes were not super fresh. As a main I had trout with falafel and mint sauce. It was a decent portion and really good - perfectly cooked fish and a great combination of flavours. For dessert I tried the matcha-strawberry shortcake which was good but a little dry. Service was decent, although I remember asking for more bread and it took awhile to come. For the price we paid I was happy enough but definitely not worth coming here and paying full price. I've heard this patio is 'the place to be seen' in Yorkville so maybe the restaurant is popular based on its location, rather than the food. I'm glad I tried it but probably won't bother going back. read more

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Food -- it was delicious! I mean, compared to other restaurants I've visited in Toronto, this one's got the 5* Ambiance -- absolutely gorgeous and quiet. Professional. There weren't a lot of people when we were there, so that might have been the reason why it was quiet. However, there was a full bar right next to us and I was surprised that I couldn't hear the noises. Service -- the servers were so accommodating! A bit slow though, I wish they kept one so we could easily call them when we need them. But they were here and there once in a while so that was okay. read more

The food and the servers are amazing, but the hosts have been really rude almost every time..... Not sure whether it's treating their customers based on how fancy they look or it's about prioritizing a small circle of wealthy regulars. When we try to reserve a specific table weeks ahead of schedule, it's always "no guarantees." But we've been put at the entrance every single time with multiple empty tables inside that were claimed to have been reserved for others. Apparently, Good attitudes and the right to reserve specific tables are reserved for fancy whites only. I feel shame for keep coming back to this place (because it's too close). I've finally realized its racist, snobby and pretentious nature. The hosts have somehow managed to look at us through their nose with a mask on! I'm done. read more

One restaurant is Mark McEwans "be seen" Yorkville restaurant connected to the Hazelton hotel. When it first opened the food didn't match the hype or the expensive. This reputation, along with it's sometimes seedy clientele (think ladies of the night and the type of men who accompany them) displaced One as being in a top teir restaurant category. All though the scene can still be seedy, the people watching is fantatsic and food is incredible. Additonally, their real estate can't be matched in the summer, their patio wraps around the Yorkville / Hazelton corner and is the perfect place to enjoy a $2o omelette. Other than being extremely hard to decide what to get, I think their menu is a masterpiece. There is something for everyone. I am always impressed by the level of quality seafood. For a restaurant that doesn't specialize in seafood, it is the star of the show. My favourite dishes include, lobster carbonara, lobster rose, tuna tartare, tuna tacos, truffles fries and the side dish of beets. When they are busy, the service can be atrocious, especially in the summertime when they are busy. The restaurant serves Boulart bread which is fresh and usually warm. I highly recommend taking a piece if it is busy because it might be awhile until they come back and take your order. read more

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Overall: 3.5/5 Service takes this restaurant to 3.5/5. Lauren, our server and team, merit 5/5 for their friendly, helpful and no fuss attitude to the night's festivities. Food: 3/5. There was a time when perhaps Mark McEwan restos might've commanded respect for the dining scene, but that was perhaps 10-15 years ago. The food is ok to good, no complaints with the venison, but the steak and a chicken dish I tried were ok. The octopus we had, imho is the best I've had in Canada. Deserts were ok. Value: 2.5/5 Wine is 3x markup. Mains range from around 30-100(15-20z striploin I think). That said, they do offer corkage. You'd easily drop 65-80$ per person before drinks which is ok if your competition is weak/comparable. Repeat: No. Regulars here are hotel guests, middle aged -older couples, and some young guys keen to impress their date with a night out in yorkville. If you're staying here, then I can see the value proposition for convenience. Otherwise, far too many great options in the city. read more

Stayed down the street at a friends place and went here for some apps and glass of wine before our dinner elsewhere. This place has great ambiance and atmosphere. We sat in the bar/lounge area. Cool, hip place and has an intimate vibe setting. Sushi was amazing and also had the fried calamari and lobster spoons app. WOW ! They were soo good and a MUST try ! We didn't have too much food, since we were just stopping in but I would definitely like to go back for dinner. read more

Came here for Brunch. Firstly, the food was very good. We got their bunch menu items, French Toast, Pancakes, etc. The service was very good. Our waiter was very pleasant to deal with. However, I really didn't like the ambience of the restaurant. It was really noisy and felt like the floor plan was not optimal. Servers were constantly having to contort their bodies just to get by chairs while carrying food out. Also, be warned, the restaurant crowd was very pretentious (at least when we went). Can't knock the restaurant for that though. read more

I am a big fan of the McEwan line of restaurants and have been to them all except for One. :) As soon as winterlicious rolled around I made it a must to try this restaurant out. We came in on a Friday night for our 8pm reservations. There was no one at the hostess desk when we arrived, I believe she was seating someone, she arrived back within a few minutes and kindly greeted us and checked our coats. We were lead pass the bar into the main dining room. The dining room was dimly lit and the walls were upholstered with funky blue-grey fur tiles framed with silver. We were seated at a large two person table against a long banquet by a window that ran through the length of the dining room. I liked that the table was big but I felt like I had to yell across to my hubby in order for him to hear me which I didn't like. To drink I already knew what I wanted as in all the McEwan restaurants they carry the same cocktail list Lipstick Martini - Raspberry infused Ketel One Vodka, fresh raspberry, champagne Absolutely love the boozy macerated bits of raspberries, I took my time drinking this because as innocent as it looks it does pack an alcoholic punch After placing our order we were greeted by the "bread boy" who gave us a choice of bread to pick from. I choose multigrain and hubby chose red pepper. The small slice of bread was served warm with a crusty exterior and chewy interior. However I think the red pepper bread overpowered everything as my multigrain tasted like red pepper. Onto the winterlicious line up, this is what I ordered: Parsnip Soup - Pumpernickel gremolata, spiced apple, nutmeg Chantilly, sage The presentation of this soup was quite a production, the soup bowl nicely warmed was placed infront of me with the cream and gremolata sitting in the bottom, the waiter then poured the soup from a little kettle into my bowl The soup was luxuriously creamy with the distinct parsnip flavour served at the perfect temperature with contrasting cool chantilly and crunchy pumpernickel gremolata. I thoroughly enjoyed it Scallops - Butternut squash puree, blood orange, pain d'epice, brown butter and bacon foam Another beautifully plated dish, the scallops were perfectly cooked and the smear of creamy butternut squash added a sweetness to the dish balanced by the tangy oranges My only complaint about the dish was that it was an incredibly tiny portion and I felt that it was lacking the components to deem it a main course, it was a dish better suited to be a first course Thankfully I ordered a side from the regular menu, as I can never pass them by when I see them on a menu Brussels Sprouts - double smoked bacon and maple syrup Like candy! I absolutely loved these sweet morsels with the chunks of salty crispy bacon scattered through out. Dare I say I loved these more than my main? Valrhona Chocolate Pot De Creme - Peanut brittle, Chantilly cream, cocoa crumble, fleur de sel Again beautifully presented, very light and airy and not overwhelmingly sweet nor chocolatey, loved the cocoa crumble on top Again the same complaint as in my main - I wanted more as the pot de creme barely filled a quarter of the glass. Overall I don't think I would return for a winterlicious sampling at this restaurant as the portions were too tiny and left me wanting more. However the single dish we ordered from the regular menu was the clear winner of the night so maybe it's worth checking out there regular menu. However I am still of the McEwan line up but One unfortunately isn't at the top of my list. read more

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Quick warning: there's currently some construction on Yorkville ave that's blocking access to this restaurant however, if you go around the block, you can arrive on the other side. Now, back to the review: with the reservations that we booked we were able to be seated on the patio which is so adorable and they sat us towards the back which was on a quiet street. It started with ordering The Six which was the perfect amount of Tromba to warm up any part of me that would start to get cold with the sun going down and being offered individual servings of warm bread which was delish (despite not believing in taking more than one piece of bread, they return throughout the night to offer you as much as you'd like). Summerlicious was going on while we were there so we utilized the menu. The tuna tacos were so nice and I got the sea bass as my entree. Typically I preferred the skin to be removed from my fish however, I did my best to remove it myself and it was very light and flavourful. The flourless chocolate cake and champagne was the perfect way to end the dinner. I obviously couldn't resist looking at the regular menu - I loved the drink menu. Tons of options from wine, to cocktails to various liqueurs. The food menu was pretty substantial - especially for a higher end restaurant. There's something for everyone here! read more

One Restaurant - The Six & some Sauv B - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The sun was shining, the birds were chirping and the best dressed people in Toronto were eating delicious looking food so we decided to sit down as well. What attracted us here was the beautifully manicured outside patio area. They have space heaters in case it is too chilly but in the sun there were no problems. We weren't hungry for dinner so we ordered snacks. I had the foie gras 2 ways on toast and I was incredibly impressed. It came out as 3 bite size pieces of bread with ice cream scoop dollops of creamy melt in your mouth foie gras on top. It almost had a sweet taste as if honey and balsamic had been snuck in some how. The bread had a slight crunch without being too thick. Overall the best foie gras I have ever had. We then had a bottle of wine which we were delighted to find out was actually a liter and thus a little bigger than a normal Bottle. My wife had the white chocolate ice cream and she loved it. Perfect snack on a hot day. The service was fantastic and the only downside is that we weren't hungry enough to order more. Absolutely everything on the menu looked fantastic, and even though the prices are steep, based on the creativity of the menu, the restaurants location, and the taste of the food we had, i wouldn't hesitate to spend good money on a full dinner. read more

One Restaurant - Foie gras 2 ways - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Four star ambiance, 3 star food, drinks and service. There really isn't much more to say about this place. After two meals and three drink visits, I was underwhelmed. However, the location is great and the space is pretty and vibrant. There are worse ways to spend an afternoon. read more

One Restaurant - The Hazelton [Madame Butterfly infused gin, rosemary lemonade, ginger syrup, Perrier] - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

3.5 I came here for my anniversary dinner during Winterlicious. I can't say it was the best food I've had but ONE was great for a special occasion. One restaurant's dining experience screams luxury (duh...it's Yorkville), they take care of details you don't expect that makes the dining experience special: complimentary coat check, a personal chair for your purse and a "Happy Anniversary" script on our desserts because I tapped that extra button on OpenTable. Service was generally quite attentive, but I do find it hard to locate our server when it got busy. Maybe because of Winterlicious, dishes run small and I was not super filled at the end of 3 courses. I felt the mains plating could have been better, since they lacked the finesse you'd see in a restaurant of that caliber. Only the "bacon and eggs" app blew us away with a wonderful marriage of mellowness from the egg component and bold flavours from the "bacon" and onions (dish not on regular menu). Everything else was a bit of a blur after a couple of days so I felt the food left so much more to be desired. I also felt slightly uncomfortable dining here, since the restaurant seemed filled with business executives and the wealthy. I wouldn't say there was anything from the service that actively contributed to this. We received equally as good service but even when we dressed well, ordered alcohol/items outside of the licious menu, tipped well, overall atmosphere felt unwelcoming and pretentious even compared to restaurants in the Financial district. read more

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A friend chose this place for a Summerlicious dinner catchup date, and I remember saying to her at least twice, "Good choice!" They had an outdoor patio option which I opted out of, since the clouds were threatening to break open. Walking into the Hazelton Hotel (where ONE was located) lobby, I was a little blinded by the darkness but impressed nonetheless by the spaciousness and cool decor. It was a bit of an early dinner so the tables were mostly empty; we were seated at a nice table by the window, where we could somewhat see the patio diners through mesh curtains. Onto the food -- I decided to go with a Corn & Crab Chowder, Boneless Pork Rack, and Chocolate Cheesecake for my three courses. My friend chose Pork Belly, Eggplant Parmesan, and Ontario Fruit Crumble. I wish I got the pork belly too -- but didn't, since I was already having a pork entree -- because it was AMAZING! She shared a bite with me and it was literally melt-in-your-mouth marinated. The first impression I had was how flavourful everything was - the avocado puree, yuzu, etc. all had really strong flavours (bordering on overwhelming, but managed to stay delicious). My chowder came in a white bowl as a clump of corn and assorted bits on the bottom; both of us were staring confusedly at this tiny portion, until the server conjured up a kettle of warm soup that he poured into the bowl. Too bad I didn't get to record this transformation happening - it was so unexpected. My pork entree was a little disappointing; I don't remember much about it, maybe because I was so blown away by how great my friend's eggplant tasted. Personally, I dislike eggplant, and am a little allergic. I could not believe they could make eggplant taste so good! The crispy coating added just the right amount of texture, and again everything was high in flavour. Returning to my own dish, I barely managed to finish the pork and the asparagus since we were both already full. Finishing up the meal were our desserts, which were less than spectacular. She said the fruit crumble was not very good, and my chocolate cheesecake was just average. It had a couple chunks of 'honey comb' (same hard candy as Crunchie bars) which I wasn't a fan of, and caramel sauce. Overall a great dining experience though; still can't get over that pork belly even a week later. I will most likely be returning sometime in the future! :) read more

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My best friend enjoys One so much she ordered a New Year Eve dinner for two this year, for delivery given the COVID lockdown. I have eaten with her at One (lobster spoons!) and the food has always been remarkable. But not this time. The delivery was arranged well in advance for 6:00. At 6:20 we started calling. The manager Tim assured us it was minutes away. It wasn't, it came at 7:00 and everything was cold. We tried to reheat the lobster spoons first, just slightly, but they were tough and rubbery. A letdown. We barely touched them. On to the salad. The endive had browning at the edges and was soft, not crisp. We trimmed it and dressed it with the dressing sent. The butter lettuce and endive wilted under the dressing and after a few leafs we passed on the wet and wilted letdown. On to the main courses. We reheated them but to no avail, they were mediocre at best and my eggplant was tasteless. We put the works in the garbage and I fixed us a cheese and fruit plate. My friend has given One and McEwan's stores a ton of business over the years. But their poor performance to deliver, along with not being honest, has lost them any future business. Mark McEwan, you didn't live up to your name and One you managed New Year Eve terribly. read more

This is my first time eating here, I ordered the Jerk Chicken Sandwich and , it was amazing. The staff here was extremely friendly and professional, they knew their menu well and answered every question I could through at them with ease. I would definitely come back here again. read more

One Restaurant - All that remains of the Jerk Chicken Sandwich, it was so good - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent Food & Beautiful Patio My husband and I decided to check out the patio of One Restaurant on a nice sunny day. Perfect spot to relax and eat a good meal. I ordered the turkey meatball spaghetti and my husband ordered the veal parmesan. Both dishes were very flavourful, which can be especially difficult to succeed at when cooking with turkey. This is a Mark McEwan restaurant and worth the higher price. I have also tried the truffle fries on a separate occasion in the bar/lounge...also another great area to relax in at One...Unfortunately we did not find them as impressive as other people declare them to be. read more

Been here twice for brunch recently....sat on the patio both times. And both times I was somewhat underwhelmed by the food (eggs benedict, omelette, etc). If the weather is nice, the best part about One is the location. Sit outside and watch all the smartly dressed Yorkville beauties pass by. But if you're looking for a mind-blowing, lip-smacking brunch, this just isn't it. read more

I fondly recall a dinner here a few years ago, and more recently recall a lot of drinks had here in the last few months. Heart of Yorkville; great service; great drinks. Beautiful decor - this is a place to be seen, certainly. This is also a place to have a terrific set of after-work-Xmas-party-drinks... :-) read more

One Restaurant - One lobby/bar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

(delayed review.. apologies! been busy) Came here for Summerlicious 2018 dinner with two friends on July 8th. We were seated fairly quickly after mentioning that we had a reservation. Here were the things we ordered: - Shrimp tostada - Spicy salmon tartare - Scallop and pork belly - Beef short rib - Valhrona chocolate brownie - Fruit and sorbet Overall, the food was good, but I didn't find it super memorable/amazing. Everything came out quickly and in good-sized portions. The wine/drink menu was pretty pricy but then again you're in Yorkville. The atmosphere was good but you might want to be dressed a bit more dressy since it's Yorkville and it's an upscale restaurant. read more

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Great outdoor seating space - probably one of the better locations in Yorkville. Interesting cocktails - the avocado margarita was great, a bit on the heavier side for a cocktail but still refreshing. Tuna tartar wasn't anything special, the lobster spoons looked amazing though. Was there on a Wednesday around 6 no problem getting a seat or racking up a $50 bill on one app and a drink. high price tag for this place - typical for the area. read more

One Restaurant - Avocado margarita and tuna tartar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tried to go here a couple of years ago. Someone else was taking me out for a drink in the middle of the afternoon on a Saturday to celebrate a work-related event. Personally I find places like this overly pretentious but she really wanted to go here. Unfortunately I was not wrong. I was modestly dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. There were many empty tables. When I asked for a table, the hostess looked me up and down (yup!) and told me they didn't have room. I asked to put my name down for a table and was told again that they wouldn't have room for me. Strange since the people after me asked for a table for 3 (same number in my party!) and were seated right away... This is not the first time I have experienced assumptions made of what I or others with me can afford based on modest attire. It's really unfortunate since the people I was with spend thousands eating out each week. Discriminating based on what you assume someone can afford is not a legal practice and at some point, the insanely expensive food scene in this city is going to burst. And who will be left will be the ones who do not judge based on what people are wearing... too bad for this place. read more

What can I say about One other than it is my #1 fav resto in Toronto! It is located at the Hazelton Hotel, so it's easy to meet friends via waiting in the lobby area. The service is wonderful and very attentive (to a fault perhaps with the desire to clean your plates off the table as soon as your done lol) but really they are kind and helpful. The menu has a great selection of cocktails, wines and of course of foods to enjoy. I especially love their house Caesar salad! In the summer, it is a MUST to sit out in the patio area for some tasty Yorkville! read more

I was there to celebrate my birthday and I just want to say.... Excellent service and the food are great

Coming here, I knew getting a vegan meal would be difficult. Especially judging by the very meat heavy menu. However, the food I had was awesome! I asked for the king oyster mushrooms, as well as the spiced eggplant and informed my server I'm a vegan. She was very accommodating, and remembered thing so even forgot to mention! I had a martini and she actually got me regular olives instead of the blue cheese olives they usually come with! I was very impressed by the overall experience. My mushrooms were so delicious and the presentation of everything was really beautiful. For a non-vegan friendly looking meal, I highly enjoyed my food! Of course it is very over priced-but that is to be expected in yorkville. read more

One Restaurant - King Oyster Mushrooms (asked for without dairy to be vegan), and the spiced eggplant. Both amazing! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a GREAT spot if you want someone to feel special. After walking by this fancy-ish spot many times, I was treated to a birthday brunch here. Staff was fantastic - friendly but formal, same with the entire experience. We were seated on the patio, and the entire service was flawless - I had the ricotta pancakes & my sidekick had the chicken & waffles. Both were delicious, I was not disappointed! This place has a somewhat lavish reputation, and the staff and ambiance of even the patio definitely make you feel like a star. The patio is filled with champagne bottles and oversized sunglasses, but staff is superb at making even the most novice Yorkville-ite feel welcome and important. Great experience if you want to spoil someone and are feeling fancy. Prices are decent for the experience ($65 for a Saturday brunch - that included drinks). read more

One Restaurant - Chicken & Waffles ($28) + Ricotta Pancakes ($18) - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Lovely location. TERRIBLE SERVICE. The flies gave us more attention that the staff. Food was fine but overpriced for being ignored.

Only had take out. Burger was very good, high quality meat. Fries good too but for $14 dollars it's a little ridiculous.

Food was absolutely outstanding, and the service was better than any place I've been before. The perfect wine pairings were suggested for our courses, and everything tasted delicious. It's a pricey spot, so if you are on a budget, save it for a special occasion. read more

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Came in on a Wednesday just past midnight. Very dead and very very rude, full of attitude.. it's a hotel bar but supposedly they can do their last call at 12.30 and then they call their clients lucky to be served! I have never been anywhere with so much attitude.. Absolutely terrible service! read more

The price does not equate to the taste at all in my opinion. The beef was dry with a very bland flavour, and the vegetables had an extremely sour, vinegar-like flavour. Just was not impressive at all, and the price was definitely not worth it. Service was good. Decor/environment is definitely nice. The grapefruit Prosecco sorbet is nice. But at the end of the day the actual main course is not much to talk about. I expected a lot more from such a high-end establishment. read more

We dined at One on July 18, 2020. The food was good but the prices are SO outrageous that it affected our enjoyment of the evening. Black cod is $75 and lobster risotto is $85. This is beyond overpriced, especially since the portions are small. Neither of these items are listed on the menu on the restaurant's website, likely because people would not go there if they knew what this restaurant was charging! I sent an email to both the restaurant's manager, as well as to McEwan Group. Nobody responded. Only go there if money is no object! read more

November 2018 update: One is still terrific, and for a healthy and filling vegetarian option go with the outstanding Tandoori Squash - lentil ragu, saag paneer, grapes, pumpkin seeds, and cucumber mint raita. Also worth mentioning that the cocktails served are reallly generous pours, so settle in for the glow of a warm afternoon regardless of how cold it is outside. read more

Are you so fucking cool? Do you like showing off? You have money to flaunt? You like trying unexceptionably hard? Like being a douche bag? Want a cougar girlfriend? This is the place where you and your amazing awesome friends come for a night out on the town to watch people watch you while you're on the patio. Overall, this place is full of pretentious pricks. Food is good and decently portioned but is slightly pricey for the quality. Drinks are good but you can usually buy 3 drinks elsewhere for the price of one here. Come here if you've got a ton of money to burn and less class than aunt suzie's ass. We should try to remember this people. Money does not buy class. It only buys expensive friends. Decor is nice, too bad a lot of plastic and pricks ruin it. Service is good though it is awfully hard to get the smell of douche bag out of my clothes after coming here. Save your money and go elsewhere. Anywhere. read more