A brief detour for a single drink revealed more than enough reason to return in earnest. The…read moreComrade occupies that rare category of bar that has clearly thought deeply about its identity -- the result is a space that feels genuinely inhabited rather than designed. Taxidermy and hunting lodge accoutrements line the walls, an aesthetic choice that, on paper, ought to feel incongruous in Riverdale. In practice, it works rather well: the darkness, the worn leather, the shelves of curated spirits conspire to produce an atmosphere that is warm, eccentric, and wholly its own. Those who have lingered longer speak of a compact kitchen punching well above its modest menu's weight -- the prime rib burger, in particular, has earned something of a quiet legend among regulars. Cocktail work is similarly assured, with balanced compositions and the kind of attentive service that guides without hovering. This is not a restaurant in the traditional sense, but The Comrade takes its hospitality seriously, and that sincerity permeates the experience. A visit of greater duration -- and appetite -- is already overdue.

There are many great things about this cozy bar, the ambiance (though be prepared for the hunting…read morelodge aesthetic), the friendly staff and the great food. I had the prime rib burger and it was excellent. I found out later that it's what they're know for, so I lucked out ordering it. There are no sides but the burger itself was really tasty. The shishito peppers were surprisingly spicy and fresh. Another good point is they are one of the few places serving food past 10pm in the area (though not much past that, maybe 11pm?). Downsides are the limited menu items and the fact that you can't order food past 11. Go visit them and enjoy yourself!

We dined at Día while staying at the Canopy Hilton, and it's a very convenient option if you're…read moregetting back late and want a quick bite without leaving the building. The ambience is lovely and the seating is exceptionally comfortable--perfect for winding down after a day in the city. Since it's in the hotel, billing is a breeze as you can just charge it to your room. While the food was decent, I did find it a bit pricey for the portion sizes/quality. The staff are very friendly, though the service was a little on the slower side. A solid, easy choice for hotel guests, but perhaps not a 'destination' restaurant on its own.

We were in downtown Toronto one afternoon, and did NOT want to dive into rush hour traffic, so we…read moredecided to have an early dinner at Dia Restaurant & Lounge. I've always enjoyed the elegant and modern decors of the cafe on the 1st floor, and Dia Restaurant was just as nice! We made a reservation on OpenTable, and was seating right away when we arrived. We had a cozy booth in the corner with a nice view of the restaurant. Our server was friendly and welcoming :) and the manager also came by to check in on us during our meal. Our server recommended the Mushroom Garganelli, and it was SO creamy good. My partner had the Caribbean Salmon, and she really enjoyed it too, especially that coconutty jasmine rice on the side! The fried pickles with the sweet and chili sauce was yummy too! Overall, a really great experience! I would definitely recommend this spot to my friends and family :)

Unfortunately, we missed the live music for the day but we did enjoy a lovely drink. The staff is…read morevery friendly and welcoming. The decor is dark and vintage. With lots of great seating. There's a backed covered patio area with a second bar which is so cute. Our drinks were very tasty, and we felt welcomed and taken care of. I will definitely go back and try to catch the live music.

Service was an all time low!…read more Rude seasoned male bartender ruins a fantastic night. Popped in for a beverage after having good times elsewhere and two staff killed that vibe in 10 minutes. In all the decades of my food and beverage experience, this was, by far the most arrogant, self entitled and out right rude service I have ever personally experienced. This is unfortunate for the owners as I heard good things, but after my saucy bartenders myopic, naive and rude insulting communication style, I could not help but feel unwanted and worse actually insulted. 0 score for customer experience. myellf and friends plus area neighbours will not be back unless the rude dude is not front of house staff anymore.

Classic bar with exposed brick and leatherette booths. Great whiskey selection. Visiting Canada for…read morethe first time as a whiskey drinker and wanted to try the much maligned Canadian whiskeys. This place had a solid old fashioned and a terrific collection. I started with Canadian Club 18 yr. And it was good. A few others I won't bore you with. I had the beef sliders and they were tasty. Nicole was friendly and super helpful and I enjoyed chatting with whiskey aficionados at the bar. Can't wait to come back and try more of their collection!

Came here as part of a bachelor party. We did the tunnel tour and the historian did a great job…read moreexplaining to our group of 10 the different types of whisky and tasting notes. He made reasonable suggestions for us to try that were not too pricey. We didn't stay too long but also got some wings and Parmesan truffle fries before leaving. Food was tasty so overall a really positive experience to start our night. I'm not a whiskey guy myself but would recommend for whiskey lovers.

Best Down town lounge ,Food service and athmosphere is Excelents,good show on Friady and Saturdaysread more

I've come here a few times with friends, and the food, hookah/argeeleh, service, and ambiance are…read morealways great!

Flora Lounge is an absolute gem…read more Recommended by a friend so I decided to come check this place out for happy hour. Great cocktail specials for just $10 during happy hour. The aesthetic of this place is phenomenal. To no surprise since this lounge is connected to the 1 hotel, and casa madera. Service was great as well. The server was very polite and always got down to the seating level to ensure we were heard. Will definitely come back for a relaxing time after a long day work.

The ambiance is great. Service is professional and timely. The lounge is located in an upscale…read morehotel and has beautiful decor

I don't know how to describe the experience I had here. The super creative drinks are a whole…read moreexperience! The ingredients on the menu ... first, they're creative. Second they're meant to be an experience. There are multiple parts and they're meant to be consumed to create the cocktail equivalent of the perfect bite. I had the Golden Honey Penicillin with its amuse bouche (corn cannoli) and burnt honey sherbet over snow covered with crispy panels (?)... this was to be alternated with the cocktail ... and it was to be savored because it was such a great combination of flavors and textures but also because there were spices being released from the ice cubes ... amazing doesn't describe the experience! Super comfortably dark ambiance and exceptional guidance from server. Forgot to add - wagyu beef tartare and smoked olives were delicious and satisfying sharables'

This place is always such a good time. The drinks are sooooo good. Even the standard drinks are…read moreexceptionally well done. The food is not bad either. The vibe is very unique almost remind me of snapes closet or classroom from Harry Potter . The service has also always been prompt and good.

Went here Thursday night for a networking event and it was an interesting experience. It's located…read moreon the second floor. Upon entering, on the left is a bar and on the right are lounges. The vibes are pretty nice and overall would recommend for a nice night out. There's no food served here which is a thing to note. It is only just drinks at the bar. Overall bartenders were nice and service was good and would definitely come again if I was in the area.

Love this club. So fun. So awesome. The bouncers were actually really nice!! :) :)read more

We stopped by Midnight Market thinking it was still an after-hours club--fair warning, it isn't…read more But the staff was super friendly, and since they share management with Big Trouble, they gave us free cover cards, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the bulgogi dumplings, turnip cakes, miso mushroom udon carbonara, mushroom black garlic spaghetti, and the red curry chicken rigatoni. Everything was genuinely great, especially for the price. For a spot so close to the clubs, it's an awesome place to grab food during a night out. We had someone in our group who's gluten-free, and they were happy to sub rice noodles into one of the dishes. It was thoughtful of them to accommodate, but the rice noodles soaked up the sauce too much and clumped together, making it hard to eat. Still, overall the food and experience were solid, and I'd definitely go back.

The food was great! I believe I got here during the happy hour and it was buy one get one free so…read moreof course I doubled up! In this economy I have to eat as much as I can on a dollar LOL I loved the Asian ambiance with the signage, the lights, the paints, everything. Our server was fantastic. She let us know the faves of the customers and things that we should try. Depending on our taste palette. I would definitely recommend you go p