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    The Carbon Bar

    3.9 (441 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Sarah P.

    The Carbon Bar offers Spanish-inspired BBQ in a stylish setting. My friend and I visited on a Sunday evening, so it wasn't super busy or loud, making it perfect for easy conversation. We ordered the Spanish Octopus, Burnt Ends Kimchi Ssam (smoked brisket with kimchi and spicy mayo), and the Eton Mess (strawberry ice cream and meringue) for dessert. The octopus was perfectly cooked and delicious. The brisket was flavorful, though a bit too salty for my taste. The Eton Mess was light, refreshing, and a great way to end the meal. Overall, I'd give the food a solid 4 out of 5, but the atmosphere and service deserve a full 5 stars. Our server was incredibly attentive, friendly, and honestly one of the sweetest people I've ever encountered in a restaurant.

    Coconut creme pie
    Wilma R.

    Came back a second time and had their smoked beef brisket which was tender and cooked well. Their happy hour menu is pretty good, they have a selection of cocktails and bites for around $8-$11 - we opted for the pulled pork sandwich, grilled shrimp, and sangria which were all great. I also tried the mac & cheese was so cheesy and yummy.

    Pork belly Bao
    Aurore L.

    We keep coming back for happy hour just about every Thursday so you know this place is good. A quick 5 minute walk from the Queen Station on line 1 and Happy Hour until 7 pm means I come here pretty often. Service is great and their black mamba margarita is my go to. Two of my coworkers walked over with me at 530 and we had 2 margaritas each before happy hour ended at 6 pm. Ambiance is great with low lights and music playing low in the background. Seating is comfortable with a mix of table and booth seats. We don't normally have a reservation but haven't had any issues being accommodated so far. This is a high end fancy bbq joint but we have only once had the experience menu which runs $85 dollars per person and includes a full tasting menu of snacks, appetizers, pit master platter and dessert. We normally do drinks off the happy hour menu and order the pork belly baos which are divine. We also order Brussels sprouts to make sure we get our veggies in.

    Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
    David Y.

    This is a place to eat and drink the night away. Shared the pitmaster platter, a bunch of sides and the smores for dessert. Standouts were the fried chicken (really tasty, juicy inside, not greasy), cornbread (great balance of being moist and chewy) and smores (indulgently hefty). If I had a bone to pick, would have liked the brisket and ribs to be a tad bit more tender. Service was quick and helpful. Space was great for groups. Vibe was lively yet conversation-friendly. This is a good spot to meet up with friends.

    Pitmaster Platter
    Arnold L.

    Upscale BBQ at its best! I was very impressed with my recent visit to The Carbon Bar for classic smokehouse BBQ and cocktails! The BBQ lineup is quite extensive with classics such as Beef Brisket, Sausage and Ribs! The brisket is nice and tender and you do not need a knife to cut through the beef brisket. The fried chicken is nice and crispy with the chicken still remaining its moistness. The cocktail lineup is impressive with many classics that pairs well with bbq! I can't wait for my next visit!

    Mel T.

    *Drinks review only* Stopped in at around 5:30 on a Saturday to grab a quick drink before dinner. It looks like a pretty hip place. Once you walk in, they have sound boards nailed on the wall. We sat by the bar but the rest of the dining area looked pretty spacious. For drinks, I had the Texas Tea (Michter's bourbon, ginger liqueur, eucalyptus apricot and mint honey lemon juice). It was nice and refreshing. There were a few others that sounded pretty good but we had to get to a dinner resso. It's definitely a unique cocktail menu though and I appreciate that they have more than your typical old fashioned and mojitos.

    Dessert
    Gayan P.

    The Texas BBQ will have you feeling full for days. I'm still full as I write this review. The meat is BBQ'd to perfection. Juicy, packed with flavour, absolutely delectable. As full and lethargic as it might have made me feel post meal, I'm still craving the leftovers. The cocktails, the selection of bourbon, and the sides all compliment the platter really well. We took the burden of decisions off our hands and selected "the experience", which is a curated meal. A couple of starters, a seafood item, salad, then the platter (which you can get on its own), and dessert for the finish. The pie, which I wish I could remember the name of, was decadent and I could eat a whole bowl of that. Even after eating all that heavy heavy meat. So, go hear hungry and don't plan to go out dancing afterwards. I'd recommend you find a plush chair with a cigar to let your gut do it's job. Our server was nice, helpful, and an all round great person. Our food was a tad disjointed in its arrival as there was a long pause after our starters, but it didn't ruin anything. We had more time to chat and drink. I must mention one thing though... The place is very loud. I had a hard time hearing people across the table and felt like I had to yell. So, not your spot for an intimate dinner.

    Lavender pisco sour
    Alicia H.

    Visited on a Friday night, and overall, we enjoyed this restaurant. It wasn't packed but also wasn't super busy. We started off with drinks. I got the Lavander Pisco sour, and my daughter got the Blackberry Margarita. Both were tasty and delicious. I ordered the Piri Piri Chicken, and my daughter got the Burger. The chicken was super tender and had a great flavor. The sauce that came with the chicken was spicy but had just the right amount of spice. The broccoli was delicious, and so were the potatoes. I really enjoyed my dish, and the portion size was just enough. My daughter lived her burger, and it was super juicy and also had lots of flavor. We opted for desert, and it was almost like a pecan pie with a side of cream. It was also delicious. We lived the ambiance of the resteraunt, and our server was amazing. We were glad we stopped here and had an amazing dinner.

    Will T.

    High ceiling venue with great food. Service was inattentive but food came timely. Location is downtown and close to Eaton center but that specific block is sketchy. Overall, ordered the Jumbalaya for my main and it was delicious. 3.5 stars.

    cocktail
    Kenneth M.

    great and fast service. high ceiling, great atmosphere, decent food! Came here with 3 friends because we got some time to kill before dinner. I'm glad we stopped by! oysters were fresh and cocktails were good. We will be back for the bbq next time!

    Banoffie pie
    Elaine O.

    (OVERALL RATING: 3.5) Came here to try their summerlicious menu with my friends. For $55, I tried their mini birria tacos for my appetizer, pitmaster combo for my main, and lastly, banoffie pie for my dessert. The mini birria taco was tasty and flavourful. Since my friends also got the pitmaster combo, they had put it all on a tray for us to share. This included their St. Louis style ribs, prime beef brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw and pickles. We all agreed that the beef brisket tasted the best, while their ribs and pulled pork were average in my opinion. They also gave us sauces for the meats, sweet and spicy one was my favourite. This combo will definitely have you full though as it has all different meats to try, which is good for those trying the carbon bar for the first time. The dessert consisted of bourbon toffee, vanilla chantilly, and brulee banana and despite it being a small dessert, it was way too sweet I could not finish the whole thing. Overall it is a spot I'd recommend for all the meat lovers!

    Bao
    Tianle C.

    Meat platter has huge portions, love it. A bit expensive though. Takes a while to serve. Interior is much bigger and nicer than it looks from the outside.

    Banoffee pie
    Reh L.

    Carbon bar is where I first fell in love with BBQ. The brisket and ribs are staples and some of the very best you'll find in toronto, and their sides and sauces are amazing which all come together to form a perfect meal. Starting with the venue - it's one of my favourites in the entire city. The ceilings are very high (I imagine this place was once a giant warehouse) which makes for an open, airy ambience with a beautiful bar and great attention to detail in the decor. The drinks are excellent as well - they have an extensive bourbon collection with many classics and harder to find options, and the bourbon cocktail Raised by Wolves is their signature in my opinion, flavored with ancho chili liqueur and undertones of lime and basil. Onto the sides - they have a few classics including: - KFC (korean fried cauliflower) with a lovely spicy korean bbq sauce - mac and cheese was bussin (respectfully) with a lovely chipotle breadcrumb crust on top - coleslaw was perfect, fresh and not too saucy - fries were perfectly crispy - collard greens were great too with lemon and butter Now onto the main event - the best way to go is to get the platter: - Beef brisket and ribs are amazing, both their staples. Their rub / seasoning is bursting with sweet peppery flavor and really hit the spot - Fried chicken was great, had a nice crunch to it although it is quite filling with a thick breading - All their meats are accompanied by a few sauces, the most important being the signature espresso BBQ and the sweet / spicy BBQ. Both sauces combine so well with the meats to form a perfect bite Lastly, we got some banoffee pie for dessert! The pie came with a vanilla chantilly and banana brittle with bourbon caramel, it was the perfect way to end a heavy meal with something light and sweet. Overall, I'd say this is the best spot in the city to come for BBQ food, and a perfect place to have a big sit down dinner with friends and drinks. It's been a staple of mine for years and a perfect meal every time.

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    Gyubee Japanese Grill - Dundas

    Gyubee Japanese Grill - Dundas

    4.2(343 reviews)
    0.9 kmDowntown Core
    $$$

    This may have been the best Japanese bbq I've been too, and perhaps one of the best Asian bbq in…read moregeneral. Service was excellent and attentive. Decent amount of seating but be prepared to wait. Clean restaurant. Food quality was unmatched, even when considering that it's all you can eat. You can ask for the meats without the sauce if you prefer. Don't skip the dessert either as it was very good.

    Came in not expecting much-- despite the great reviews, I was skeptical on account of having poor…read moreall-you-can-eat bbq experiences before. I ended up being super impressed by the quality and tatse of the dishes! Some of our faves included the garlic marinated brisket and the rib-eye. Meat was good quality and there were lots of options for side dishes, such as sushi, chicken wings, or your more typical kimchi/beansprouts/spinach etc. It is BUSY, be prepared to wait. You can make a reservation with 6 people but you'll still wait a bit. Loud, but vibey! Servers were very attentice and super patient. Where improvement could be made, honestly, is upgrading to an ipad or some sort of ordering system. This would lighten the load on the servers and keep things a bit more organized-- we had a couple things we had to order a few times before they showed up.

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    Beach Hill Smokehouse

    Beach Hill Smokehouse

    4.2(171 reviews)
    6.9 kmUpper Beach
    $$

    Best bbq in the city! Been going to Beach Hill throughout the years and I'm always impressed by the…read morequality and tastiness of their meats. My favourite is the burnt ends, which has a sweet smoky taste to them. But other offerings are great too, from the really tender brisket, to the glistening pork belly, the creamy potato salad, and a peach cobbler that grandma would approve. If you're in the mood for a no-frills-all-thrills texas bbq, Beach Hill is then place to go.

    Really disappointing experience…read more I placed a $200+ Uber Eats order for myself and guests on a Friday night, expecting a reliable dinner from a BBQ restaurant. Instead, I waited over an hour with no update. When I finally called the restaurant to check on the order, I was casually told that it had been cancelled because they ran out of food. The problem is that no one bothered to notify me. No message in the app, no call -- nothing. I was simply left waiting for over an hour for an order they apparently already knew they couldn't fulfill. What made it worse was the attitude on the phone. The person I spoke with was rude and dismissive, with no apology or attempt to make the situation right. Now I'm told the refund could take up to 10 business days to return to my credit card. Running out of food happens. Ignoring a $200+ order for over an hour on a Friday night and then being rude to the customer is unacceptable. Plenty of better BBQ options in the city -- I won't be ordering from here again.

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    4.2(37 reviews)
    6.7 kmYonge and Eglinton, Mount Pleasant and Davisville

    I really like Benny's barbecue. I've been there twice this week. I have never had barbecue turkey…read morebefore. Here I had it in a sandwich. It was moist, smoky and delicious. It served that soft round sweet bun reminiscent of Chick-fil-A. The brisket barbecue beans are exactly that. Barbecue beans, with a slight spice to it and some big chunks of brisket. Yum! The brisket sandwich is also excellent. They asked if I wanted it in slices or chopped and I had it chopped and loved it. The barbecue sauce is more in the ketchup beside, but that's fine. Coleslaw is OK. The serving of cornbread is small for the price. They don't serve barbecue chicken, which I found surprising but I love the brisket and the turkey and will be going back for more! And the guys working, they are very friendly.

    Bbq spot in an alley north of Yonge and Eglinton. One server was really nice, one was just there to…read morework lol which isn't a bad thing. We had the tray for one each. My ribs were tender but not enough flavor. The brisket wasn't tough but wasn't super tender either, the fatty part was the best. Again not enough flavor. This came with a sausage, I got the jalapeño cheese which was delicious and dense. The best part of the tray was the mac n cheese. There is bbq sauce at each table which helped add more flavor to the meat. The pace is pretty big with a limited amount of seating inside. But they have a patio area as well.

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