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    The Ballroom Bowl

    2.8 (239 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Iris F.

    This place definitely had a good vibe Going. But it was really over priced. They literally charge $20/hour for pool. If I'd known that I wouldn't have played. Plus their pool tables looked super old! Also, I wanted to order a brownie a la mode, but they were out of brownies. I'd say it could be a fun time if you're willing to spend some money.

    Dinner for $50 with 2 beers
    Brad W.

    First stop for dinner was this place. First thing noticed was all the employees who had gotten off work and were drinking heavily at the bar. This is usually a bad sign to allow this to occur. Most of them were complaining about something work related. Otherwise, food and drinks are expensive in Toronto. The Local beer was $10 and the Buffalo chicken wrap was $23. The wrap was fine, bacon was a nice addition, and sweet potato fries were good too. Was upstairs.

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    Zack I.

    This place is lit and you could have so much fun with the right crowd If you are into bowling, pool, ping-pong, or whatever games you desire accompanied by great food and affordable drinks, this is your perfect spot! The food was surprisingly great compared to other pubs or bars of this category. The staff members are very friendly and professional, and the service is fairly quick even when they are busy. Parking can be an issue, but you can use any of the public parking facilities around this place.

    Spring rolls were decent and fries were okay, deep fried cauliflower is in the middle and they were cold
    Tina C.

    Named after its bowling lanes, that's the best part about this venue, that you can bowl. As for dining, please eat first before you arrive. I was here on someone else's dime so it didn't hurt me too deeply that the food was subpar, but do NOT spend your own money here on food. For the same price as a decent bowl of ramen, you can only just afford a pathetic Caprese salad WITHOUT ANY BASIL or worse, buy yourself the disappointment of having cold tempura cauliflower---I honestly forgot you could deep fry something and still have the inside be cold. You can honestly get a better meal in any grocery store like Adonis and T&T with a hot food section. Overall the people I came with made it fun, but otherwise I would think twice about coming back. Besides bowling, they also have live music on Thursday nights, and while the covers the band performed were decent, it is NOT conducive to chatting if you need to catch up with people, at least not in the dining area on the second floor where they play. Plus the duo covered R. Kelly, who I think we just need to let go of. Other than that, the service was decent--- the servers did their best managing crowds and crowds of people so it was tough for them to clear out empty glasses and plates and come check in on us to take additional orders. But, whenever someone joined the table, they were usually quick to swing by right away, so kudos to the folks for doing their best.

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    Shefali B.

    I came here for the first time on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday dinner. We were a group of 17 people and were seated in the upstairs lounge area around 8 pm. Around this time it wasn't too busy but it did start to fill up around 9:45/10pm I've heard a lot of good things about this place but I was a little concerned about the limited menu. I ordered the Raspberry Lemonade, which was just okkkk. It was essentially Sourpuss layered with ice and lemonade. There weren't too many cocktail options, but there was the standard Beer & Wine List with maybe a few interesting cocktails. When it came to food, I was really disappointed in the selection and quality of food. I split two apps with 2 friends and we were all pretty disappointed in what we got. We ordered the Spinach & Artichoke Dip & The Vegetarian Nachos Platter . The Spinach & Artichoke Dip tasted so much like broccoli that is was difficult to find any spinach or artichoke taste in it at all. The Vegetarian Nachos was simply a platter of tortilla chips drenched in half melted cheese with franks hot sauce on top. There wasn't a single vegetable like onions or tomatoes as a topping. It did come with a little side tray of sour creme, pico de gallo and guacamole, and sadly those were the best part of the meal. Safe to say, I have definitely experienced better food and drinks elsewhere, and honestly really doubtful I will come back here. There was honestly nothing unique or exciting that stood out here, and the lack of variety in the food and drink menus really created for a below average experience.

    Teena D.

    This is a new bowling alley/bar/bistro where Montana's Restaurant used to be (at Richmond W/John Street). Though we didn't bowl, we had a beer while we watched others. Looked like fun! It's $50 an hour per lane before 5pm and $75 an hour per lane after 5pm. Shoe rental is $5. The tunes were good and and the place is loud. There are big screen TVs all over showing sports. Upstairs is the bistro where you can have a bite to eat or play ping pong while you wait for a lane.

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    Review Highlights - The Ballroom Bowl

    From free ping pong to free bowling on Sunday nights you can go here, have fun and drink for cheap.

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    3.4(575 reviews)
    1.1 km
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    Came here for a date day before the Raptors game. I have always been curious as there is such a…read morelong line. I was surprisingly able to get a reservation just a few days before the game. Ambiance - 4/5: similar to most sports bar, it's dim and loud with a lot of sports games on tv. They had a lot of reservations so the tables were split off for our small reservation. It felt a little tight. There seems to be 2 levels of seating. Service - 3.75/5: we got there early but they were nice enough to seat us early. The host sweetly pulled out my seat for me. It took us awhile to decide what to order but the server was patient with us. He checked in on us a few times. Maybe because the tables are tight, servers kept knocking into my chair seving other patrons and my seat is all the way into the table. Food - 3.5/5: I appreciate that the menu gives little historical moments that happened over the years. we ordered: Spinach dip - comes with chips and pita. Some of the chips were heavily seasoned. The pita is soft but doesnt really absorb much of the spinach dip. The dip itself is light in flavor. I prefer the chips over the pita Steak frites - we ordered medium rare and they got the cook right. The steak knife is very bendy. It should have been a AAA striploin but for some reason it felt tough and was hard to cut through. The charcoal grill marks made the exterior too burnt, giving it a bitterness to the steak. It came with an arugula salad and a very genorous portion of fries. Everything was seasoned well. The arugula salad and the chimmichuri on the steak had a tartness to it which added some brightness to the dish. I typically don't use ketchup but I needed it to help me with the fries. I could not finish the fries Sundae - there's probably only 1 scoop worth of vanilla ice cream. It comes in a cup with whipped cream and berries. Overall: 3.75/5 - If we come back, I might try other food items.

    Had the poke bowl and it was really good and good ingredients. Our server was attentive and took…read morecare of us. Also, great French fries, so addicting

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    Jack Astor's Bar & Grill

    3.2(351 reviews)
    0.7 kmDowntown Core
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    I must've forgotten how harsh y'all can be on here. I thought this place was pretty damn good!…read moreWhile it's been over a year since my visit and these might not even be on the menu any longer, this place was memorable enough for me to backtrack and leave a well deserved review. My husband and I wolfed down our entrees, him the Fried Chicken Sandwich and I the Italian Burger. My burger came drippin' in fresh fixings and a delicious garlic aioli + balsamic glaze. I loved every bite. My husband's chicken was crisp, crunchy and flavored fantastically. Highly recommend these items if you can still get them. Pours were plenty and I absolutely don't remember what I had but that's because I enjoyed one too many. They were all that good.

    I am a tourist from California. I sat down to eat at your location on Thursday after my Niagra…read moreFalls tour. I was seated and ordered a drink for me and my friend. The waiter came to take my order for food and asked if I had allergies. I said "Yes, seasonal but what would that have to do with my food order?" Waiter responded "food allergies" and I told him I did not have any. Same waiter comes back five minutes later with no drink and asks AGAIN for my food allergies, explaining that I have to tell him that I have one. I told him I don't again, to his irritation. 15 minutes later a woman comes over demanding the same. I calmly explained that the situation is weird and making me uncomfortable as I dont understand what is going on or why they are taking issue with me. She left and 20 minutes later, they came to the table and told me they are refusing service and that I would be escorted out. This was embarrassing, uncalled for, poor customer service, and RACIST!!!!!! I called in today to give feedback on my experience and the same manager named "Steve" hung up in my face mid way through my story. I travel the world and i have NEVER been treated this. Do BETTER JACK ASTORS!!

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    King Taps

    3.9(489 reviews)
    0.7 kmFinancial District, Downtown Core
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    Decided to stop by King Taps after attending an orchestra at Roy Thompson Hall. It never…read moredisappoints! King Taps is usually quite busy, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. We ended up sitting at the bar since we were walk-ins. It is also a very low light restaurant, especially at night. so it might not be the best place for older adults or those who are visually impaired. Service was good, however, we were somewhat forgotten at times since we were tucked away in a dark corner. We ended up ordering the Truffle Fries, the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka pasta, the Korean Chicken, and the Vodka Pie. The truffle fries were crisp and plentiful. We added sausage to the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka pasta, and it was delicious paired with the pizza. The Korean Chicken were bite sized and flavourful as well. However, The vodka Pie haunts me in my dreams. I think I crave this pizza about every week. The pizza at King Taps has one of the best crusts I've ever had, and the vodka sauce is to die for. It's sad to know that this pizza will rotate out, I'd definitely try it before it leaves! I will be back for the Vodka Pie, mark my words!

    King taps is not my usual happy hour choice but we wanted a change of pace and the leafs game was…read moreon. They always put the leafs game on when they're playing which is Mae's them a reliable game spot. Over the past couple of years I felt their food quality has slowly declined but today was different. Way exceeded my expectations. We started with a corona zero and ranch water (passion fruit flavour) we were both really happy with it. The didn't skimp on the tequila. We started with the Brussels sprouts which is always a great choice from here. Crispy on the outside and not an overwhelming Brussels sprout taste. This is likely because there is a generous sprinkling of grated parm and a great amount of dip. We tried the crispy tuna sushi. The tuna was beautifully marinated, so flavourful. And the sushi was nice and crispy. The vodka pie was a seasonal item and when we saw it listed, we knew we needed to try it. The sauce- amazing, the press was nice and flaky and light and really tasty. And the soccer Sada added nice saltines and flavour without being too overwhelming. For happy hour, the apps and pizzas were $5 off, and the ranch water was $5. I'd come back for the pizza alone! Jeans was our waitress and she was great!

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    Left Field Brewery

    4.2(11 reviews)
    2.6 kmLiberty Village

    Left Field's second location in Liberty Village is a very welcome improvement to their original…read morelocation in Leslieville, which I've been a patron of since 2013 when they opened. The new location has two levels, a beautiful open concept floor plan and a large outdoor patio. We walked in on Saturday (World Series Game 2) and were seated immediately. They had another weekly event going on but that didn't detract from speed and service. The beers are fantastic, with some staples still on the menu from 2013! The Eephus, Wrigley, and Greenwood are original and exactly as I remember, but Ice Cold Beer, Tarps Off, and Oppo were delicious too! Get a flight, take in the community spirit and enjoy some baseball themed beers! Go Blue Jays

    Gord & I had supper last evening with friends. It's been a while since we've all gotten together…read moreand it was nice to catch up. Gord and I had Pep & Cheese pizzas (10" New York style pizza, pizza sauce, Ezzo pepperoni, mozzarella, oregano and Grana Padano cheese) and we both took half of our pizzas home for lunch tomorrow. Rosemary had Mac and Cheese (creamy mac and cheese made with our beer and cheddar sauce, topped with melted cheese, shaved scallions) and Chicken Tenders - Kids Combo (3 kid-sized buttermilk marinated, panko-breaded chicken tenders; served with thick cut french fries, plum sauce and ketchup) ... the mac and cheese looked delish and she took half home but the chicken tenders were overcooked. Kevin had a Chicken Clubhouse Sandwich and fries (classic clubhouse sandwich served on 3 pieces of toasted white bread, stacked with grilled chicken breast, shredded lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, bacon, guacamole and chipotle aioli spread). Alfred had a Margherita pizza (10" New York style pizza, pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and Grana Padano cheese). Christine had a Chicken Caesar Wrap (grilled chicken breast, romaine, parmesan, caesar dressing, wrapped in a 12" flour tortilla) and took half home. Ocean was our server. She was friendly and took good care of us. For some reason, the 3 pizzas came out about 15 minutes after the other meals so they were almost finished by the time we started.

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