The Chase hosted my client for a full restaurant buyout of 120 people on a Friday evening. Their staff was friendly, professional, and fantastic to work with, especially Hailey! They had no issues with accommodating many detailed dietary restrictions and allergies. Their patio is awesome and has a great ambiance. The large group menu selections provide lots of variety and unique entrée options. I would definitely recommend The Chase to any event/conference planners looking for a upscale, high-quality restaurant venue. I will certainly return the next time I'm in Toronto! read more

Been here 3 times over the last 9 months (in between the various lockdowns we had) but only just got around to reviewing, the reasons for which hopefully become clear below. The food is great and service exceptional. My first go-to as soon as I sit down in all cases were the oysters. They never disappoint. Why only 4 stars, you ask? The Chase is one of those trendy restaurants everyone's talking about, especially amongst those in the media and entertainment industry. Even people coming from out of town (NYC, LA etc) book here for business dinners. The vibe, the service are all excellent but when you hear what people are saying about the food, they tend to mention the steak, the oysters, the premium fish and the latest plant-base craze....none of which scream superior skills in the kitchen and likely not difficult to satisfy ordinary palates. This is what I found at the Chase. They clearly have excellent sources for great and even rare ingredients and they made quite sure that they are reflected in the price. However, each bite I took didn't come with inspirations I expected. After all I expect well-shucked oysters, searing steaks properly and re-heating side dishes from the latest hip plant-based suppliers could be done or supervised by a very good 2nd year sous chef in this city. And the Chase knows how to put them together for maximum effect and made sure the ambiance is there for you to thoroughly enjoy the meal. In the 3 times I've visited, I could say they were all excellent assembly of great ingredients cooked properly. The prices they charge (both wine and food), however, should come with inspirations, a different "take" on all the popular dishes in every high-end restaurants in the city. I just have yet to experiment that. Hence the 4 star. read more

Came here for the first time for their endless oysters and it definitely won't be my last. The service was great and servings of oyster were generous. Food: the endless oysters featured were malpeques. The oysters came with the usual garnishes. There was one sauce that was similar to a seafood cocktail sauce but the rest was your usual mignonette, hot sauce, horseradish, lemon. We also ordered the cheese biscuits in order to switch things up a bit and those were delicious with a nice sweet glaze on top. Service: they gave fresh bowls for the shells for every order replenished. We also didn't have to tell them how many oysters each time we wanted more. They just kept on bringing out trays and confirmed with us when we looked like we were about done. The waiter was very attentive and we promptly got everything we needed including refills on all the sauces. Overall will definitely be going back! read more

The Chase - Endless oysters on Mondays - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Overall: It's okay, I expected way better Price: It is in the heart of Toronto so it is pricey as expected. I did go on a special day for unlimited oysters for $45 ish.. Portion: Not bad, lots of good quality oysters Taste: The oysters were good, the condiments I think is what made this not work. Someone needs to rethink the condiments they serve with the oysters. The purple ish thing I dont like it and for a very PRICEY AND BOUJEE place you should have many options Service: Not bad, it's not too busy when I went. Venue: Classy, nice restaurant. read more

The Chase - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One of my favourite restaurants. Of course, you need to be prepared to pay a pretty penny, but everything is so delicious and good quality! The Dungeness crab wrapped in avocado is my go-to starter. read more

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Don't fear the alleyway, there is a host there with a warm welcome when you get in the door. This is one snazzy place. Beautifully decorated with high ceilings and a calm vibe, The Chase has a whole team of servers keeping everyone comfortable and full. (Even the bathrooms are beautiful!) Let's get to the goods. It was freezing rain that day, so I was happy the Tomato Soup was on the Winterlicious menu and this soup was epic. It had shrimp, smoked bacon, sour cream and milk bread topped with monforte cheddar. Hearty! Each bite was different. It hit the spot after coming in from the cold. Keeping the comfort food vibe alive, I had the Littleneck Clam Linguine. The sauce was creamy and complimented the clams well. The crispy squid had a little kick! A nice addition to a mellow dish. Pasta cooked to perfection and I couldn't finish it! I tried, I really tried! But, there's always room for dessert! Feeling like a big kid, I had the Root Beer Float. This dessert made my day. The big mug and the long spoon brought joy to my face and made me forget how full I was. The root beer with the chocolate sorbet topped with raspberries was fantastic. Chocolate and raspberries are always good together, who knew root beer would make them even better?! I've never had service the way they do it here. You literally had ALL of the servers and managers come by at some point, but somehow they all came for a reason, so they weren't pestering you. I liked it. I hate needing something and not being able to find my specific server or asking someone else trying to find them. You could ask anyone anything and feel comfortable as they were all my servers and they were all able to help. Refreshing! A great experience! I'd love to go back! read more

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I went for a work lunch with 2 other colleagues! Ambience - beautiful space with perfect decor, we sat upstairs but I would love to go back and sit on the balcony Service - pretty good but I wish I got a bit of heads up on portion sizes since we ordered 1 appetizer to share and it was very small Food - taste and flavours were delicious and rich but still so small the size of the plates Presentation - loved the colours on the plate, you could tell that was thought of as well as how the food was served on pottery It's great for a work lunch! read more

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Endless Oyster Mondays $40 per person - 4/5. Fresh oysters, basic sauces & garnishes (vinegar, lemon, horseradish, tobasco) - Don't expect the fancy pepper blends. You can't complain at this price and it will keep me coming back. Molten Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, Roasted Marshmallow, Vanilla Ice Cream, Kettle Corn & Caramel - 100/5. This was the most delicious dessert I have ever eaten in 26 years. The other food ordered was disappointing - Fried Chicken was average 3/5, Mac & Cheese was mushy & not cheesy at all 2/5 and we asked them to remake the coleslaw and both times it was soggy and bland 1/5. The service was excellent. read more

The Chase - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Luxurious and close by my office. Perfect for work lunches with a balcony patio. Ordered a avocado roll to share and the tuna. The tuna was perfectly cooked and melted in my mouth. read more

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The overall was a okay. I could have had better meal for the pricing that I paid in Harbour Sixty Restaurant. Reservations were made in advance, but was not too impressed that they seated us opposite the washroom and right next to the pass through walkway, where people were walking in and out. Quite distruptive. There were better empty seats that could fit in 5 people further in the restaurant. Service was good, the server remembered the occasion which we were celebrating, which was nice. Also, the servers and table runners were pleasant with smiles and acknowledgement when they see you. Didn't like the fact that they didn't have bread or something served while waiting for the appetizers to arrive. Overall 3/5. With food, pricing and ambience. 4/5 for the service , though. read more

A solid two star. What it means, is that the food is edible and some what instagramable, the restaurant is clean looking, the servers and hosts are professional. All of these things would give a restaurant a three star rating but for the price of $250+, i had to lower one star based on value. At this price range I expected more. I ordered a cocktail, one seafood platter, two entrees and one dessert, just so I can talk about each element one might look for in a complete experience. I have been to restaurants where they lack in one or two elements but be surprising in others; one example that comes to mind is the horrendous cocktails in campagnolo but the food is worth going back to. The cocktail I ordered was plain, so I waited for the seafood platter. For anyone who's been to Restaurant Canoe, in comparison the seafood platter at The Chase (same neighbourhood and same price range) is bizarrely tiny, not at all worth 70+. So I waited for the entrees. The cavatelli was again, overpriced at 40+ for a small plate, salty, probably to dehydrate customers so they order more drinks. Which is funny, because they don't provide drink menus unless asked, and due to the scarcity of that menu, they can't let you keep it to consult mid-meal. The pan roast seafood was 50+ with more food, and a soggy piece of bread sitting in the sauce/broth/stew. At the end I just had to order dessert, so I feel more entitled to write this review. The dessert is called Lime, with ingredients such as marshmallow and white chocolate chips and a diabetes inducing sweetness that coats your tongue. All in all, not worth the $250+, and needless to say, I won't be recommending this restaurant to anyone. read more

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The Chase Fish & Oyster is beautiful. The interior is just stunning, remind me of Manhattan and the price to match too. We ordered: 3 each of Shigoku ($3.75), Mallet ($3.50) and Cascumpec ($3.80) - Oysters! Fresh, tasty, delicious oysters! - I savour them slowly with a touch of freshly grind horseradish and lemon juice - There were no prices on the chalkboard and I really have no idea how much they cost unless one ask or see the charge on the final bill. But I know they were not cheap and not my $1 oyster specials! Summer Chowder ($13) - clams, mussels, smoked sturgeon, sweet corn, peas, whipped mascarpone - light and refreshing! Love the seafood combination and serving was quite generous! Our waitress was amazing and professional! Split our order of Chowder without requesting and check on us frequently and making sure we have a good time! Maybe I come back and enjoy some oysters on the patio when all the constructions are done... but at this price point and how many oysters I would like to eat, it might be awhile..... read more

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I read the reviews and was excited to go. I left disappointed. The good things. The service was amazing. The laneway to walk to the door made it feel like you were going someplace special. The high ceilings and decor. Awesome. When you walk in you see the kitchen, that was do neat. And you can watch them shuck oysters. I liked the music that played. The yonge street platter was good but how hard is it to mess up fresh raw food? Bad things. Note. I really wanted to love this restaurant. I love seafood and love finding new places to go. The music was way too loud. You had to shout to have a conversation with the person sitting next to you. The food in all honesty was just okay. Had the smelt app and octopus meh. It was okay. For the price 15 and 28. I would expect something 'good'. The octopus strangely was both spicy and bland at the same time. Even if it was 5 dollars. I wouldn't get it again. We also had muscles. They were also just okay. The halibut was just okay. The steak was just okay.. The yonge street platter was good. Loved the oysters and CLS. The sauces were good but not good enough for another visit I'm afraid. Prices were high portions small. If they tasted good it would not matter. Also we were charged a gratuity 18% and a gratuity tax. Not sure what a gratuity tax is. read more

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Place is run much like an assembly line Too congested and noisy Food was ok Nothing to rave about read more

My wife and I are huge seafood eaters and when we decided to travel to Toronto for a weekend getaway we decided to look for the best seafood restaurant in town. After some research we found Chase and decided to book a dinner on our last night of the trip. We arrived and the exterior has the Midtown New York feel with the brick walls and modern exteriors. We were seated right away and the staff were very friendly and quick, however when we were given the menu, both of us were a little taken back on how limited the menu seems. As usual we decided to order several appetizers to share, which included the haidacore tuna nachos, the octopus, oysters sliders, and a warm clam chowder. The positives of the meal were the tuna nachos, with the extra rear and fresh tuna on top crisp mini tortilla chips topped with a light wasabi mayo. The oyster slider was pretty good but it had way too much breading for my taste. The clam chowder was very creamy with good chunks of oysters, while the octopus dish was the biggest disappointment. The octopus was too chewy and flavorless and I didn't like the combination of the sausage creating too much contrast. We also ordered some biscuits with honey and butter, which really hit the right spots, very moist. I had a lot of expectation for this restaurant, the service was on par but some of the food lacked the flavors I have grown custom to. Its very similar to Devon in Miami, but I would of prefer more my hometown restaurant. read more

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When you go out to eat with my cousin, you know you're in for good times. It'd been way too long since we last hang out so I let her choose the spot for a Friday work lunch (well, work for her at least). She loves classy spots so she ended up choosing The Chase - did I mention it has an unreal rooftop patio? To get to said rooftop, you need to take the shortcut alleyway to the back of the restaurant and upon entering, you'll see an elevator to your left. Take that and you'll be whisked up to the top floor. Be prepared to eat with all the downtown workers, all dressed up in suits and dresses. Felt sorry for them because it was scorcher of a day and the sun was out full blast. Lucky, we had a table by the windows and were partially covered. This place is fancyyyyy. Heck, they filmed an episode of Suits in the back area of the restaurant. Nice to see they have a lunch menu but prices easily fall into dinner territory. Service was top notch as our waitress was on top of drinks and the works. I believe one of the cooks came out to bring out one of their dishes which was a nice touch. - Lamb ($28.00) - shank tagine, pomegranate, grilled bitter greens and couscous. Oh man, the couscous and vegeteables (roasted cauliflower and carrots) were unbelievable. Pomegranate and lamb is a great combo although normally you see that with Persian food. Lamb was flavourful but I wish it was more gamey. You couldn't really tell that it was lamb which defeats the purpose of even ordering lamb then. Give me that lamb, gamey, juicyness. - Albacore tuna ($29.00) - seared loin crusted in fresh herbs served with mixed grain salad, pickled vegetables, feta and olives. Look at the sear on the outside and nice rawness on the inside. Nice thickness, perfectly cooked with a super tasty sauce underneath. - Frites ($8.00) - pecorino, truffle and herb aioli. S wanted fries to round out our meal and these were satisfying. Cool, trendy spot if you like combining food with rooftops and patios. Bring the expense account card with you! Anyone know where I can get one of those? read more

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My friend found out that @thechasefo restaurant had ayce oyster Mondays for $40. We killed the oysters there and also got a side of their yummy fries with truffle aioli sauce which I definitely recommend if they still have it. We had about 4 rounds of oysters and each round had around 30-35 oysters and they were delicious, fresh. I need to make plans to come here again! read more

The Chase - All you can eat oysters Mondays for $40 - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had previously been here for dinner with a group of friends for a surprise birthday, but that was a few years back so I can't really remember the experience from back then (the only thing I remember is the awesome service). Came here for lunch recently and was a bit disappointed with the food, especially the appetizers. Shared the half order burrata and the stuffed avocado with dungeness crab. The burrata itself didn't seem very fresh as it was quite firm when it got to the table (and I love burrata!). The flavors of the avocado roll was okay, really nothing special unfortunately and the overall dish was lacking a bit of brightness (an extra squeeze of lemon or lime juice would have probably gone a long way). Got the arctic char as an entree and the fish was cooked very well. The dish felt a bit heavy with the puree and brown butter but that might just be my personal preference. Maybe it was an off day but I think I expected a bit more from the food. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and the service is fantastic. You walk in, are greeted by the host, and directed to the elevators to go up to the fifth floor, where you are greeted by another host. They offer coat check which is great as well. Would be a lovely spot for a date night. read more

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These people elevated the experience to provide the 5* - Harry (manager) - kamil (manager) - Isaac (somolier) - terek (server) Valentine's Day is one of those days of the year to take time with loved ones and to enjoy great food! The chase fist and oyster has a good ambiance and is easy to find. In this area there are many options for quality dining but the edge of this spot is the service. Terek is the best at knowing his customers, their names, their preferences. His dish recommendations are 100% to the guests tastes. Isaac was always on top of beverage recommendations and provided a helping hand as the night was a busy one. It was easy to book online and as a taller and larger fellow, the location remembered my comments and preferences to accommodate the guests. read more

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Date: Friday October 6th Time: 8:30 Occupancy: quarter full Drinks: 8/10 Bottle of white wine Cesar Food ordered: 6/10 Biscuit - very salty. paella - uncooked mussel, very runny Dozen oysters - they're mainly from the same distributor. So they were good. Shucked clean Lobster roll - very salty Buffalo cauliflower - luke warm, this was definitely cooked too early causing a very soggy texture Lobster mac and cheese - okay, kraft dinner with lobster Service: 7.5/10 The servers were friendly. They accomodated our unsatisfactions and did say they would substitute. They gave us complimentary dessert Atmosphere: 8/10 Dim, candles. High ceilings. Brick walls, very cozy Overall experience: 6.5/10 the atmosphere here is nice, maybe for a drink and dessert but definitely will not be back for the food. Many great independently owned seafood restaurants that deserve my time and money read more

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Came here for winterlicious and experience was nothing but a disappointment. Food had a weird taste to it. Service was almost non-existent as we almost had to beg to be paid attention. The thing i cannot get over is their act of false advertising. On their social media they showed this dish of broccoli soup which in reality looks like a cheap beat down version. I asked the waiter where the octopus bits went and he told me that they were all in the soup. After digging through the soup with my spoon i found two tiny pieces of what believed was traces of octopus even existed in this soup. Not impressed. read more

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We had a great dinner here! Small menu with delicious dishes, I recommend getting a bunch of starters (hamachi and ahi tuna my favorites) and share, then a few mains if still hungry, the menu has a vegan option to die for! Service was good, prices were about right, ambiance was amazing. I really recommend this restaurant if you're visiting toronto or just wanting a good dinner! read more

It has been quite a long time since my last visit to The Chase Toronto. Located at the fifth floor at the historical building, The Chase is no doubt a great fine dining restaurant for dating. The environment is romantic, the waiters are nice and welcoming. We ordered a pearl seafood platter, 8oz PEI striploin and lobster pasta. The $75 platter comes with four oysters, two shrimp, two pieces of tuna, two tiny snow crab leg and a few little pieces of octopus. Well I prefer the seafood platter from Blueblood in terms of price and quality. The striploin is a surprise, very tender and high quality of steak, but it really doesn't look like 8oz. The lobster pasta is a disaster, so cheesy and salty. Salty to a point that have to drink many cups of water after eating. I really regret to order this main course. We finish up with the apple pie for dessert. A lovely dessert to share, lots of apple inside the pie, not too sweet. Overall, i have a feeling that the restaurant is going downhill. read more

My boyfriend surprised me by booking a reservation to The Chase and I was beyond delighted. I had heard about this place for quite sometime and with all the hype, it was totally worth it. The building and interior is beautifully decorated to reflect a casual upscale environment. Service was also top notch and attentive. We ordered a dozen oysters to share as a starter - all very fresh from different regions. We both decided to share two mains - the Lobster Hot Pot and the Fried Chicken. Both were delicious in their own ways. The lobster hot pot was amazing - the broth had a great depth of seafood flavour without being overly salty; if I could, I would have finished the broth off only if I had some bread. The seafood in the hot pot was great as well although I found the lobster to be just slightly overcooked. The scallops, clams, and mussels were cooked to perfection and all very fresh. The fried chicken had the right amount of crunch and was very moist. The coleslaw was amazing - every bite there were bits of provolone cheese and it was a very different take from what you would expect from a normal coleslaw. Overall, great food and great service. Although the place is a bit pricey, I would still recommend anyone to go try The Chase Fish and Oyster if you feel like splurging. I will definitely be going back in the future. read more

We went here and ate on the fifth floor level which is apparently a less fish centric experience. Though they still have fish on the menu. The steak was good though I personally have lost interest in large steaks like you find at Jacobs etc. But if you like that you might like this. Although I would say it wasnt seasoned enough. The halibut special was quite good. The fries are awesome. . Truffle and Parmesan how can you go wrong! I had the rhubarb and strawberry meringue... Very very tasty! I also had the bacon flathead to start and it was excellent. So hit and miss... Some great and some not bad... read more

The Chase - Not bad drinks either... - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for a surprise birthday dinner and I have to say I really enjoyed it. The staff were all very friendly, the atmosphere super relaxing and beautiful scenery overlooking the streets. To eat, I'm not even sure what I got lol but whatever it was tasted good. My date got the beef and vegetable dish (forgot the name) which was also enjoyed. Both dishes were very flavourful and presented beautifully. Portion sizing is very little for the money paid so I still felt hungry after I left. To drink I got a mojito which was made to perfection. All in all I'd come back for a special occasion as prices are quite high to make this restaurant a frequent one on my list of go-to places to eat. read more

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This was probably my 6th or 7th time to the Chase and it was 5 star all around. Top three things include our server was helpful and attentive but not in your reface (lots of recommendations when asked), quality of the food was fantastic, and lastly the atmosphere; the music was at the perfect volume, spacing of table allowed for privacy, and we did not feel rushed out despite it being on a Saturday night. We had a great time and hope you do as well! read more

Strolled into The Chase without a reservation but they seated us at the bar. Limited menu options - everything we tried was delicious! I have the steak (there's only one) and it was fantastic. True mixologist bartenders whipped up perfect cocktails. I recommend The Chase. Suggest you make a reservation. Really nice rooftop dining as well. read more

AVOID this restaurant for Summerlicious dinner. They lull you in with a good appetizer then the main course comes in and wham. You are asking what happen.... Did the chef became busy with too many orders. Can't be when it was half empty and the place was small. Nope no excuse. Then dessert came in... If seems as if noobee made it. First course appetizer Tomato ceviche * 8.5/10 * clean taste. Interesting texture. Teases the taste buds Shrimp and no grits * 7.5/10 * shrimp slightly over cooked causing the shrimp texture to be off * sauce inconsistent flavor . One plate it was spicy then no flavour at all while the 2nd plate the sauce was mixed well Main course Creole lingcod *5 to 6/10 * fish. Was seared okay. Vegetable were okay. The issue was the levels of spice. Note both of my friends can easily eat spicy food but when too much spice are added; it over power the flavour and kill your taste buds. For that reason the low scoring and beginning of our down hill experience with this restaurant Chicken n waffle *6/10 * classic simple comfort dish where you can't mess up. And if you do..... You can't hide it * my dish the chicken was bland. Crispy and juicy but where's my salt.. .. Number one rule is seasoning properly. My fellow friend chicken was over seasoned. So I'm guessing she got my salt... * the waffle was dry and felt like they made it in advance followed by microwave before serving. Creating a soft non-crispy texture. Desert... Strawberries short cake with lemon sorbet deconstructed. 3/10 Who Ever decided to place a lemon sorbet over short cake should be smacked in the head. Having the lemon melt into it... Is just wrong. The flavour combination is mess up. If you are aiming tartness to counter the strawberries sweetness which by the way... It wasn't sweet. Then make strawberry sorbet with a small hint lemon. Peach cobbler 4/10 * peaches and cakes portion was good. The issue is.... You don't place a ice cream on top of it and let it sit for a LONG.... time in the kitchen. By the time it got to to our table it was a melted mess. Which I pointed out to our server but no.... Do I get a replacement. Nope. Just a lame excuse it because the peach cobbler is hot. I gave her the look. Commons sense. If you plan to top ice cream on a hot food item you wait to the last moment before placing the scoop of ice cream and serve IMMEDIATELY read more

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Food poisoning is never a pleasant experience and unfortunately, despite how much I love The Chase (its environment, hospitality, etc.), the quality of the food just isn't up to par with its environment and looks. And recently, I had a horrible, excruciatingly painful food poisoning experience following my visit here. First, you should know that The Chase is one of THE spots for people who work in the Financial District - lawyers, partners, investment bankers, it's a popular spot for this type of crowd. If you can't find them at the Cactus Club, Ki, or Earl's, there's a good chance they're here. It's very common to have business lunches, dinners, and meetings here, and there's a reason why - ambiance is beautiful. Upstairs, you'll find lush velvety couches, bright, modern and sophisticated décor, and the upscale feel only a truly luxurious restaurant can bring. On a recent visit, I came for a work lunch and ordered their Salmon ($34.00). The waitress informed me that they don't cook their Salmon well-done. They slow-cook it until it's semi-cooked in order to preserve its soft, tender texture. I said, sure, why not, I didn't mind. I ate the Salmon, and it was just alright - it wasn't very flavourful, and it was coated in what looked like a tub of butter. A few hours later, I began to feel the most excruciating pain in my stomach (besides my lunch at The Chase that day, I had eaten my daily/usual muffin and coffee for breakfast - so there's little chance the pain could have come from elsewhere besides The Chase). The pain began to get worse during the day and into the evening (I could barely swallow my dinner, and it wouldn't stay down) - and what followed were two really, really painful days in bed/in the bathroom (TMI, sorry). It felt like I had swallowed a knife, and it was having a party in my stomach. My (and my colleague's) best guess is that The Chase's "Slow-Cooked" salmon wasn't cooked well enough to kill whatever bacteria could have been in the fish. But, you would think, for the price point, they'd clean the salmon enough to ensure something like this doesn't happen. So despite its close proximity to my office and how much I really enjoy the ambiance (and the fries - covered in truffle & herb aioli, delicious), I don't think I'll be back at The Chase. read more

The Chase - Salmon ($34.00) - Food poisoning experienced after this meal. - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I wouldn't have noticed The Chase if it hadn't been introduced to me. Right at the heart of DT, it sits quietly on a side street and the entrance is down a short alleyway (which makes it initially a little bewildering to navigate). However, upon walking in, all you smell is the salt and sea so you know it's a good seafood place. The first floor is more relaxed with a darker cozy decor, while the second floor is bright and fancy. All things equal, I would recommend the second floor since it's a nicer space and has a interesting view of the city. Can't speak to the food and I was there for after drinks, but it was the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and share about work woes. There are plenty of suits that are doing the same. Service was prompt and understood we didn't want to be bothered, but came around when drinks got low. Will definitely be back for a meal in the future! read more

Mixed feelings about this place. The dining area is beautiful and service is very good. A classy spot for drinks and food. The food unfortunately doesn't measure up. I ordered a $48 carbonara expecting it to be amazing. It was ok at best. Therefore, value for the food I've tried so far here is quite low. My partner liked her dish a lot though so I may visit again and try another dish - hoping that bang for the buck is better. read more

The chase has good food, whole grilled fish, octopus were both very good. Yum to those dishes. The meh bit is about the atmosphere, the bill is crazy, patrons are quite pretentious. The restaurant staff are friendly but perhaps the place just attracts certain type that's not me. I came, I saw, I don't come again. read more

The Chase Fish & Oyster is a great place for lunch or dinner if you like seafood in a historic building downtown Toronto. The atmosphere is upscale. The food can be hit or miss. I really enjoyed the halibut, but the starter salad was nothing to write home about. Having said that, I know that my colleagues have enjoyed other dishes here that are also quite good. The service is great. It is what you would expect at a upscale downtown restaurant. read more

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We ate in the downstairs part of this restaurant. I have to say -- we were treated just great. We did not have a reservation, and so ended up a table by the bar. Do not hesitate to do this folks. We got great services. The bartender JJ was quick to look after getting us a beverage and took the time to have a short chat with us too! We had the Tuna nachos to start (yum!!). I had the fried chicken (which is OMG yummy with a warm biscuit) and my hubby had the salmon. The service and food were fantastic all around. We noticed quite a few regulars stop by. We will definitely go back. Food quality and service were great. Do not hesitate to check it out! read more

Dined at The Chase during Winterlicious and the food was OK. Nothing special. However, I did like The Bay Platter (oysters, clams, tuna, crab, shrimp, ceviche & lobster - $110) from their a la carte menu, which was why I decided to give The Chase another chance. Came back two weeks later for Valentine's day, and my partner and I both left very disappointed. We ordered the Diamond Platter (oysters east & west king crab legs, shrimp, tuna & poached lobster - $150) and one Valentine's Day dinner. I know the Bay platter and Diamond Platter have different descriptions, but they are quite similar, and for an additional $40 charge we expected the portions to be a bit bigger. But the portions were 30% less then the Bay Platter. I have pictures to prove! For the one Valentine's day dinner we had ordered, the 3 coursed meal arrived out of order and our server almost forgot my main until I reminded him. From hearing other couples around us, everyone had the same problem and were really irritated. Everything was evidently disorganized. Being a server myself, I understand that it's very busy because it's Valentine's Day, and mistakes do happen. But what made my experience at the Chase even worst was learning that we OVERCHARGED for our meal. We were charged for TWO Valentines Day dinners when my partner and I had only ordered ONE (since the other person had ordered the Diamond platter). I had recently learned this from reading a review on OpenTable of a customer paying $125 for two dinners. Altogether our bill came up to over $300, most of which was for food and services we had not even received. read more

The Chase - Dined during Valentine's Day and learned that I was OVERCHARGED. I ordered one Valentine's Day dinner but was charged for 2 dinners. - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We went to the ground floor, more casual dining for lunch. My friend ordered the Oyster Rockefeller, I never in my life had Oyster Rockefeller so tiny and watery. We ordered the clam chowder, again it was all water down. For my main I ordered the lobster roll, the bread didn't taste good, so I just end up eating the lobster salad. The whole meal only the biscuit was half decent. Very disappointing experience for that price point and the quality of food. I don't think I will come back. read more

Nice atmosphere especially on their 5th floor dining, excellent service, expensive, and food quality is good almost excellent. I ordered the seafood main but to my disappointment the muscles were tiny! Very little meat to the clams and small shrimps and small lobster half a tail. I expected larger pieces of seafood for that price and it was a bit salty. Will visit again but lower expectations for food. I guess you're just paying for service and atmosphere. Oh wine was good although I only had one kind. read more

This place has a great environment and not to mention good ambience and great service. I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday so we were a large group. Because of that, we were given a set menu to choose from. This included an appetizer, entree, and dessert. I ordered the fish tacos, the hen and the key lime pie for dessert. I also ordered a glass of their white wines. The choices on the set menu I find were limited and we didn't get a chance to try the other great seafood items on the menu- what The Chase was known for. The good: Great service, friendly staff, good environment. The fish tacos were yummy, enough fish and sauce which was great at every bite. The bad: The hen was a bit dry but it came with a BBQ sauce on the side so that helped. The key lime pie was a little too sweet for me but I enjoyed the first few bites. Overall, the food on the set menu was alright and it was quite expensive. I think what was offered on the set menu was not worth the price I paid. My total bill came up to about $100. Would I recommend this place? Yes, I'd recommend coming to this place but it would probably be better to order from the regular menu. I would come back to try that out- especially their oysters! read more

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A lovely atmosphere with delicious food. We ordered the whole octopus ($52), Halibut ($38.25), with a side of Maple Brussels ($11). Each dish was savory and well crafted. We decided to skip dessert but the waitress was really kind to offer a few bites of dessert on the house to finish the night off (what a nice gesture!). Overall, albeit pricey, we enjoyed the food here. read more

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