I've come here a couple of times and it's just right for a mellow night out. The food is nothing to write home about. On one occasion, I had the burger and fries and last night, I had the mac and cheese with bacon and chicken. Both meals were just alright and cooked well. Don't get the poutine; it's not tasty at all! I came here with a large group last night and it was a fun night out; not too noisy and the clientele was older. Everyone seemed to be having a good time and the place is quite large with 3 floors. The third floor was heated, which is nice for those chilly nights. Prices were reasonable, and although our server seemed nice, she didn't really come by to refill waters or ask us how we liked everything. read more

Great location, nice selection of food, wine and beer. Nice mix of loud and crowded bar area and more subdued tables at the back if you want a more quiet setting. Loved the art work on the walls, which changes as people purchase it. Would try again, but thus far nothing special. Next time I'd love to try their upstairs patio seating, though. read more

We had some after work drinks at the Pilot Tavern. The rooftop patio was really packed a but luckily, we had made reservations. However, it was overwhelmingly loud and difficult to have a conversation with anyone within 1m of your...the walls seem to just amplify the ambient sound. I don't think I've been on a patio or bar with so much steel and sheet metal for their decor, but I think it works well. The nachos and assorted appetizers were great to share, though they were demolished pretty quickly. We had wanted to charcuterie board, but apparently it was sold out...and our server told us that it has actually been "sold out" for a couple of weeks. Drinks were reasonably priced. read more

The Pilot is one of my favorite roof top patios in Toronto. The third floor walk up is definitely worth the effort. It is Yorkville without all of the pretension. While it is not a gastro pub the food is above average. read more

The rooftop patio is an excellent setting for drinks with a group of friends. Well heated when it is cool and has a good feeling. Rating is limited to that experience. I wouldn't go for the food or bar otherwise. read more

Came with a large group of coworkers and was well treated by Al and the staff. Nachos were delicious! Had a great time on the flight deck. Such a lovely atmosphere and an iconic place in Toronto. read more

More like a 3.5 here because super cool patio and good food but service was almost non existent. Now I know where all the young people who likes good food and good patios but don't want to break the bank hang out in Yorkville! (It's not the Firkin because their food is the worst.) read more

Nice little spot in the cut but in the heart of downtown Toronto. The rooftop bar was nice and he service was very good. I only ate the fish tacos but if that was any indication of their other items I can tell you it was very good. read more

The Pilot gets 3 stars for its great rooftop patio and it's busy atmosphere. Beer selection is the usual corporate standards but it has some craft brews too. Prices are good considering locale. Food is secondary but it's ok by pub standards. Something for everyone so good for a group outing. Service? Slow but cheerful. The Pilot needs to trade in the glider for a jet. Nice spot for a group of friends to go for beer and food on the patio, weather permitting (the patio has a cover so don't let cloudy weather discourage). read more

$30 for a stella and a pinot grigio? I'm from Manhattan and these prices are NOT for a dive bar. I was shocked. Save your cash and go over to hemmingways. It was way cheaper and a better atmosphere. By the way, I hate pubs but a friend dragged me there. read more

This is a great spot for a light bite and drinks. It is casual but has a nice vibe. I love their patio! The calamari is not the best I've had but their deep friend pickles were yummy as well as their poutine. Service can be a little slow at times. read more

Nothing special. Decent rooftop patio. Repeat: Only because it is convenient.

Any true Torontonian pub enthusiast would be remiss not to pay a visit to The Pilot. On balmy summer nights, well-sauced crowds congregate on the noteworthy rooftop patio. On Saturdays, less rowdy patrons come to chase away hangovers with live jazz. The menu offers typical pub fare, from grilled cheese and burgers to all-day breakfast, nachos and daily homemade soups. The Pilot's pad Thai and curried chicken with rice are standouts. read more

MEHHHHHHH the food was dry and uninspired and I wasn't impressed. Patio was decent but nothing amazeballs.

Worst place ever, service was bad, beer was served without glasses to pour in, we weren't given any utensils to eat with and were charged gratuity on a party of 5 Created this account just to post this review, it was that bad! read more

My favorite roof top patio in Toronto. A great place to hang on a sunny day. Good Beer. Good Service. Patio is huge and clean with lots of umbrellas for shade (if you want shade). I haven't eaten food here, so I can't comment on the food. The place caters to an after work business crowd, but is far less pretentious and more relaxed than many of the places in nearby Yorkville. read more

Neat place to sit on the patio or for drinks. The food is just okay, very average. I would suggest going here for drinks and eat somewhere else. read more

Absolutely terrible service - Had to wait 1/2 an hour to order, and then it took over an hour for the food to arrive. The food was mediocre, and the pastrami sandwich I ordered consisted of 3 slices of meat with really thick bread. At the end of it they barely apologized and removed the drinks from the bill (5 beers and 2 ice teas out of a group of 8 people) but added a mandatory 15% tip on it. They did get it though, by that time we were too tired (and late for work) to argue. Don't waste your time on a place like this - there are way better patios in the Yorkville area. read more

Great ambiance to hang out with friends, great food for a bar. They have different types of local beer and the barmaid was great and welcoming. I liked the decor of the place. I would say to grab a beer after work this place is perfect. read more

I enjoyed having a draft beer from here the environment was nice prices were fair Calamari was very good. The bartender was very pleasant. Good tavern to visit by yourself or with friends read more

Great place to host an event and have your guests. Currently working on an event that will take place at this venue shortly and the staff working there are phenomenal - very helpful and responsive! Very organized. When stopping by there weeks ago, I felt the place was well furnished, clean, and had great entertainment there. Food was delicious and THAT is why I will continue to host future events at this venue! Overall 5 stars! read more

Such a nice atmosphere place to be. Always such friendly service, and all the folks that comes out there is all very nice and pleasant too. Everyone is willing to talk if you are. The platters are very reasonably priced for the location that it has. The service is a bit slow, but that is okay, gives you time to talk and grab a couple of extra drinks. Recommend this place *two thumbs up read more

As a patio and a drinking location I have no problem with the Pilot but the poutine I ordered was literally the worst I've ever had. For $7.50 I got a small serving with fries that did not taste fresh, gravy that had already congealed, and a mix of cheddar and mozzarella shavings that were baked on top like a pizza. How hard is it to deep fry a fresh serving of fries with cheese curds swimming in hot gravy? read more

I ended up here after a very financially traumatic visit to a restaurant serving $20 cocktails and $9 Coronas. It was a welcome change of venue. I'd like to say I noticed anything about the decor but I didn't, so I'm going to pretend (assume?) that there is an awesome aviation theme. It'll blow your mind! There is definitely two large TVs, but neither were playing 'the game' of the night, which I think was basketball. One was tuned to CP24 (HECK YES!) and the other was showing something equally entertaining (is there a CP24 HD/Extra?). We also noticed that there was a large black mark on the CP24 TV -- someone may have thrown a shoe at it in an attempt to change the channel -- which I'm sure is distracting for hardcore CP24 fans. Other than that, everything was good here. Gin and tonic is 5.75, if that's what you're into. I recall the Heineken being roughly seven bucks a pint, which is a little expensive. That said, this was also higher than the average price of their beers, so Heino Winos be warned -- you may have to lower your standards (?) if you're determined to get pie-eyed on the cheap. The only complaint I have is that our waitress didn't seem to want to bring us our bill. She wasn't just slow or busy, she literally disregarded our request to pay immediately after we asked, preferring instead to wander aimless around at the opposite end of the bar. After about twenty minutes we started to actively look for her and noticed her making polite conversation with a coworker. A little while later we observed her strolling around behind the bar, before stopping to use the mirror to restyle her look for the evening. Once she was done with her Extreme Makeover: Bar Edition, she did a leisurely round of the place and we finally managed to catch her attention. Not a flicker of recognition on that face, I'm telling you. It's like she'd never even seen us before, that is how much she did not remember our bill. The second time seemed to do the trick though, as the request stuck and she didn't stop once on the way to the register. Hurray! Just a note: In case you're picky about your bars being bars, this place is both a restaurant AND a bar, and I would say it errs on the side of more restaurant than pub. We weren't pressured to order food at any point during the evening, but pretty much everyone around us was eating and the tables have that 'super close together' thing in common with restaurant seating. read more

A bartender who won't make you a drink because "it's not in the system on their computer" definitely puts things into perspective. Decent patio. read more

There were MICE on the top floor of the patio. Not one, not two, but THREE. It was absolutely disgusting. I was terrified and utterly revolted. When I told the waitress, she said "Oh Todd won't harm anyone." They name the mice! She really didn't seem to care and told me the mice don't come under the tables. Well TWO mice did! We received no discount of anytime, no apologies and nothing was done. From reading other reviews, it seems that this is an ongoing problem that hasn't been rectified. I will definitely NOT be going back! Horrible! read more

Great vibes, great food! A terrific place to meet friends and relax and have a good time. Saturday's afternoon live jazz is the best!

The only reason to go there is the rooftop patio. But don't expect quality food or quick service. The fish tacos were a total let-down, it seems they've changed from what someone posted in here a while ago. Safest bet is a burger, it looked just OK. In fact, due to posts about mice last year (and the staff's attitude towards the infestation), I'd stick to just drinks there read more

Had soo much fun at a friends birthday dinner and drinks outing here the other night. In fact, I probably had too much fun. And leaving I totally forgot my shoulder bag with all my stuff (which I never do!). I left a message, and stopped in a couple times to see if anyone found it over the next couple days. The staff who assisted me couldn't get in the office (as it was closed when I came by), but every staff member who assisted me was so genuinely nice and eagerly willing to help me as best they could. Yesterday I recieved a call when the office opened back up from Kyle. Kyle immeadiately gave me the good news that he found my bag, and welcomed me to come by and retrieve it, and that they had kept it securely aside in the office when they found it. What a relief! When I came by today, I was obviously thrilled to get my shoulder bag back. I feel complete again! Let's just say my life was in that bag, or so it felt. Kyle was such a nice guy, he wouldn't even accept a tip for his trouble. I can only wish good Karma comes back around his way. I'll definitely be returning to have fun at The Pilot again sometime soon! Thanks again!! read more

Servers need to scan the area so service so crowds needs are met. I think the beer pipes need an overhaul. Sad as it used to be better

Looking from outside to in, I wouldn't have expected what I saw. Was brought to this place for the patio which you go up about 4 flights of steps and most of it is covered with sheet metal hence the name The Pilot Tavern...I honestly had felt like I was lining up at a Wonderland ride! Very interesting..they do continue the theme on the patio with great big fans and splashes of grey and wooden floor boards which move slightly when groups walk by. The atmosphere is really chill and it's about time Yorkville had a more casual place. Service was okay. But be weary on a hot day, the bathrooms are an actual sauna you don't wanna be in there for long! read more

Food was pretty gross especially considering the price. The salad was soggy, the chicken was dry. Typical yorkville overpriced food with subpar quality. read more

Interesting décor, good food, beer was cold. Service was great, prices appropriate.

The Pilot is in a decent location, has a great patio and very attentive staff. The only issue I had was that during my meal, there were two mice running around the patio. The staff thought it was quite cute and really didn't pay much attention to the issue. There was another table that got up and moved because the mouse kept running around their feet. I was quite disappointed with this and thought that the staff would take it a bit more seriously instead of saying 'it's that time of season'. The staff was unphased and very unapologetic. I was a bit disappointed because of this, read more

I used to love the Pilot. Their rooftop patio is one of the best's in Toronto. However, after my experience last night - I will never step foot inside. We spotted a mouse running around their rooftop patio, and when we told the staff, they seemed unconcerned and actually rolled their eyes that I was making such a big deal. Now, yes, I am afraid of mice, but in a food establishment, I do think they need to take this a bit more seriously! Finally when they saw me taking pictures, and after my friend had told 2 other servers, some lady, I am assuming a manager, came out and asked us sarcastically if we had a bill to pay and why were we still there. When my friend told her we were waiting for a bill in anger, she told my friend to readjust her attitude!! She then said it was on the house and left. I get it- they wanted us gone before we told everyone else their was a mouse. Canada health will be hearing about this! read more

This was a great place to meet up with some friends for a small reunion. Meaning...the place had room and we were seated comfortably in the back part of the restaurant. The noise level was decent and the atmosphere was good. We had great service from our waiter/waitress but when I came down to the food vs. the cost I was not impressed. I ordered a plate of fries and for $6.25 I fully expected a delicious, full plate of fries. I was not impressed by the small amount of fries given and the fact that they were soggy. I felt 100% ripped off. Also, when it came time to ordering something for dessert they didn't have a dessert menu and only had three things to pick from. You are a restaurant. How can you not have a dessert menu? Anyways..the wings were good, the greek salad so-so. I just can't get over charging $6.25 for a plate of fries and you can't even cook the fries properly! Let alone give a decent amount of fries for that price. read more