Conejo Negro

Wow! I can't say enough great things about this black-owned hidden gem. We tried a few different dishes and everything had a unique twist, was super fresh, and absolutely delicious. The elote ribs were a treat to the pallette, the pork belly tacos were juicy and tender with a fresh mango salsa, the firecracker shrimp although small was very tasty, the jerk chicken was delish, but oh my goodness the blackened salmon?? It definitely stole the show! Salmon was tender and cooked to perfection topped with chimichurri, and the smokey corn & black bean salad was a delightfully interesting pairing choice. And that romesco sauce was chefs kiss. The food was amazing, cocktails were fresh and tasty (had the spicy marg), and service was fast and friendly. Loved the ambiance! It's a super small spot though, so reservations are a must, it was packed 15 mins after opening. This place is a definite must-try, you'll be glad you did. I'll most certainly drive the hour and come back!

Food and service were both great. We had the mussels and squash dumplings which were both amazing, and the lamb which was great but a little too spicy for us. The cocktails were awesome as well. We visited on a busy night and there was minimal waiting overall. The restaurant is quite noisy and hard to have a conversation but fits with the vibe.

We did the $60 prefix for my sisters birthday and it was absolutely amazing! The service the quality and quantity of food we got was 10/10! They accommodated dietary restrictions for a set menu very well and brought one guest her own items based on her dietary restrictions. The food was so amazing we even had some to go bags of what we couldn’t finish. I would highly recommend this place for large groups or even regular dining. Lamine was great and so welcoming!

It was a busy saturday night with festival happening was tired and decide to try this place, so we didn’t made some reservations but happy that they were able to accomodate us. Glad we choose this place of all other resto nearby. We tried their Shrimp and tuna ceviche, it’s one of a kind. not the typical watery ceviche. A must try it hits your taste buds differently, you just can’t have enough. Their pork belly taco was also indeed a taste really good and the best of the three we ordered was the carribean style braised beef. The servings are shareable. And another Michelin Guide for foodies!

The food here was fantastic, highly recommend the cornbread, macaroni pie, elote ribs, pineapple and beets salad and blackened salmon. The jerk chicken was a large portion but wasn’t as flavourful as we were hoping for though the slaw was on point. The cocktails were delish and the lychee one was a fan favourite! We will be back to try the firecracker Shrimp, Brazilian puffs and braised beef. Atmosphere was lovely, we were sat in the patio which is covered but because it was so hot and rained it did get extremely stuffy so some fans to keep the flow of air moving would be helpful on those hot days but we appreciated the cover :)

This was my first time visiting this restaurant.‘I was not disappointed. Our server was Helen and she was amazing. She gave us her recommendations. We shared the following dishes. The portions were big enough for 3 of us to share. We ordered the cheese puff, blackened fish of day which was salmon, jerk chicken, fried chicken and the mac n cheese. Each dish brought it own unique flavors. For drinks we had Wray n ting. The Lychee was amazing also. It’s well worth the visit

This spot was amazing, food was so good and had a perfect blend of flavors + pricing is decent as well! We were hosted by multiple servers who took care of everything for us and the atmosphere was spot on! Super chill but intimate space with great music. I definitely recommend this spot and will be going back myself!

We were able to grab a last minute reservation and WOW what an AMAZING place! The cocktails are super tasty and the food was so delicious it was a savour-every-bite experience. We WILL be back. Try the cornbread, you will NOT be disappointed. We also had the blackened salmon, macaroni pie and jerk chicken. There were two of us and we left with some macaroni pie leftovers which tasted amazing even reheated! We are SO excited to have found this place. What a gem! Thanks for your great establishment!

Part of a longer review... "At Conejo Negro, which translates to "black rabbit" in English, the interplay of flickering candlelight against wood-paneled walls creates an ambiance that is both intimate and transportive. It strikes that elusive balance--sophisticated but never pretentious, welcoming yet undeniably refined. You are here to eat delicious food, yes, but also to linger, to melt into the atmosphere where warmth radiates not just from the kitchen, but from the people who run it...."

I really wanted to love this place because the food was delicious but the service was very slow..... we had to wait so long for the bill. If you're in a hurry this isn't the place to go to before other plans. We went on a Thursday and it was packed. I think hiring more staff would be beneficial. For the apps we ordered the Brazilian cheese puffs, macaroni pie and cornbread. I really liked the cheese puffs, very unique and tasty. The mac and cheese was also very delicious- it's a good Mac. For the mains we got- fried chicken, and the Caribbean style braised beef. The fried chicken was amazing topped with the smoked hot honey- perfectly deep fried, juicy and flavourful. The pickled veggies were a bit too sour and I was not a fan of the veggies they picked for it. The braised beef had a bit of a spicy kick to it, melted in your mouth and all around delicious on top of the grits. Hopefully the service gets better and able to accommodate all the tables. Because I would like to be back to try different dishes.

Conejo Negro is a great little hole in the wall serving up a variety of Latin and Caribbean inspired foods. Overall the food and service were solid, but it was the vibe here that I really liked - the music was so great! As for the food, I really liked the cornbread, okra, jerk chicken, and braised beef. We also tried the ceviche, macaroni pie, firecracker shrimp, pineapple & beet salad, and fried chicken which were all solid. The sticky banana rum cake was nice too, but it was a bit heavy on the rum for me. Definitely worth checking out!

Booking a table was easy online for four on a weekday, and we could cancel on the day of. When we arrived, the front of the restaurant had several trailing plans and a nice bar area. It's a great vibe, although the music was sometimes loud as we sat below the speaker. Throughout our experience, several servers checked in on us, and they were attentive and fast. Although the menu was a single page, it offered several options for small plates, salads, large plates, sides, or sweets. For the four of us, we ordered cheese puffs (comes in three and added one more), beet and pineapple salad, firecracker shrimp, jerk chicken, braised beef, macaroni pie, and pork on collards. Regarding drinks, there was a selection of red, white, rose, bubbles, draught, cans/bottles, and cocktails. There were no advertised mocktails, but they said they can typically make 2 to 3 versions of their cocktails as mocktails. I got the Wray N Ting mocktail, and it tasted delicious. The food at Conejo Negro is a fusion of Creole, Caribean, and Latin inspired. I enjoyed all the dishes, my favourite being the braised beef, macaroni pie, and firecracker shrimp; my least favourite was the pork hock and collard greens. Conejo Negro opened up last November, and they will change their menu every few months. Overall, we had a fantastic experience here and will definitely return soon. Accessibility: The ground floor restaurant has no automatic door opener, and the restaurant is tight in some areas. The two washrooms are individual and are downstairs through a door and down a narrow staircase. Street parking available, as well as public transportation options.

Amazing food, vibes/decor and service. Our server, Lamel, was amazing. 85%. The okra was sensational