Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar

As a fellow Kiwi man married to a Canadian with Canadian kids. We love this restaurant. A touch of kiwi class. Food that transports me back to my roots. But most of all the family loves the Pavlova desert. Love me a good ole hearty lamb shanks 🤤😁

We had NZ lamb chops. The meat was succulent and well seasoned. It goes well with the mashed potato and the veggies. The calamari was so-so. I was just surprised that they used tzatziki as sauce. I liked how hot they serve the food. The first floor is the bar. They also have an ATM in the mezzanine /second floor and the dining area is on the third floor/rooftop. We had a pretty good view and there was tv in there to watch any sports games.

We arrived on a Sunday afternoon. Though it’s a spacious bar with 3 floors, they ended up giving people smaller tables and asking them to squeeze, even though some people were seated on the patio, where it was -18 and cold. I guess the problem was a lack of servers; they were so rushed and confused. It made the vibe a bit tense and felt disorganized. For food, we had Jambalaya and a Fiesta bowl. The Jambalaya was delicious, a bit undersalted, but overall delicious. The Fiesta Bowl was very tasty.

Fun place, came for a trivia night. Definitely worth checking out one of those nights if you can get a team for a topic you’re knowledgeable on. Standard food and drinks for a pub, so the food can feel like it’s on the pricier side for what you get but decent enough quality. Friendly service and the crowd depends on what event is happening that night.

Solid bar food, but nothing super special! Service was great and the upstairs area of the restaraunt was perfect to sit in! The dessert was AMAZING though.

It's a bar with rooftop and outdoor patios. You could sit at the bar, watch sports, and have local and imported beer, including Australian, as well as wine, cocktails, liquors, although the selection is rather narrow. The noise level is tolerable at least during Sunday lunch. The service is pretty quick and friendly. Out of Bounds Chicken Salad It's a very nice and well balanced salad with fresh leafy greens, soft mildly salty feta, crunchy pecans, and sweet dry cranberries, and pleasantly sour-sweet raspberry vinaigrette - so you have a good mixture of different flavors and textures. Jerky chicken breast (or you can have a grilled chicken breast) was tender, but the portion was quite small. This was the only downside of this otherwise nice dish. Pavlova It was terrible - extremely sweet, boring and aesthetically unappealing - a large piece of meringue sprinkled with not-so-whipped cream and even small fresh and sour notes from a few slices of strawberry and kiwi were unable to save that gastronomic disaster. Overall it's rather not recommended than overwise. Although, the salad was not bad, but the protein part was too small, and the Pavlova was a pure shame.

Twas the eve of Christmas and sadly no dirty bird to be served Alas, an old family fave, lamb chop. Now I'm picky about lamb. Don't we always compare to Nana's kitchen? It met the grade. Besides, she always raved about NZ lamb. Attentive service. Great cocktails. Thanks Hemmingway's for staying open for those with no family dinner on the calendar. The husky loved the bone by the way.

Service was great. Kayla did an amazing job. Atmosphere was good with live music. Food was okay. Triple chocolate brownie was outstanding. Calamari was good, chicken and leek pie was good (pie of the day), jambalaya was okay, carrot soup was meh (soup of the day).

We made a reservation for Friday lunch on the patio to make the most of last days of summer and patio season. We were seated very close to the bar and we could see everything coming out of the downstairs kitchen and being served to other customers; everything looked so delicious. We ordered "Thai Chicken Salad". The ingredients were fresh and the sauce was very delicious. The service is fast and staff are friendly. Parking could be a challenge here, but it's perfectly accessible through subway.

I had lunch today with my friend, Rockell, on the upper patio at Hemingway's. I had Butter Chicken (Chunks of chicken in a smooth Indian curry sauce, served with basmati rice). It should have come with veggies on the side but I said I didn't want any so they gave me extra rice. Rockell had an Out of Bounds Chicken Salad (A tender, grilled chicken breast laid on a bed of mixed greens, tossed in our house raspberry vinaigrette, with tomato & sprinkled with sundried cranberries, feta cheese & spiced pecans). Both were good. Valeria was our server and took good care of us.

Met my friend at the subway exit and just decided to come here for lunch. I've been here before for different events. I ordered the mimosa special for drink and ribs meal special for lunch. The food portion was pretty big. I couldn't finish it so I had to take home. I had another mimosa as well. We sat on the 2nd floor patio and did some people watching. The waitress was great, came to ask us at the right interval as we wanted to chat more. Glad we were able to catch up without feeling rushed. It was a very sunny day too, but not too hot. The pricing is good considering the location.

Service was slow and it's hard to blame. It was a busy night. The lamb shanks were great, although the accompanying mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries were below average. The clam chowder was good, but there was a chunk of flour in mine.

The service & ambience was great. Well, we thought the food was good too . We're very disappointed because we were visiting and were enjoying the museum so we asked one of the museums curator about restaurant recommendations and Hemingway was highly recommended. We decided to go and had lunch at Hemingway. We enjoyed our food and as i mentioned the service was excellent too, if we didn't get the food poisoning it would have been a great experience! I had the Eggs Hemingway and my husband had fish and chips.. our kid didn't order fish but we shared our food to her. Unfortunately she also had upper and lower GI issues more milder than myself and my husband. We called the restaurant and unfortunately no one answered so we were unable to leave a message since the vm was full. Im sorry for the review but your food made us sick.

I first went there for Taylor Swift trivia, which was quite lively! Great atmosphere, greasy hosts, great special drinks menu. I've also been once on the rooftop patio, which is a lovely experience. But I also once stopped by with friends looking for a place to drink and chat, and it ended up being quite unsuited - crowded, rowdy, very loud music downstairs. If you can't find a spot on the rooftop, it might not be worth it.

I have been coming to Hemingways for years (over a decade) and my experience on February 26th 2024 has me questioning if I want to come back. I got a lamb burger and poutine but honestly the food was crap and the servers were too busy focusing on their own personal gossip to worry about doing their job. When I got my poutine I was told it was in the oven. The poutine was placed in the salamander with the gravy on. I know this because the cheese on the poutine was burnt and the gravy dry. I know from experience working in restaurants that someone forgot about the food on the line and it was put in the salamander grill to keep warm. Between the staff that only cared about chatting with their friends and the food that was garbage I doubt I will be back here. Not sure what happened recently but Hemingways has gone very much downhill. The quality has plummeted recently.

First off, location is great for this restaurant. The lamb burger was okay. The meat was over cooked and dry. The lamb tacos were also okay but once again the meat was over cooked and dry. Grilled Salmon Salad was good. Pavlova was overly sweet and could use some more fruit. Service was alright and outdoor seating was good. Probably wouldn't return to this restaurant. I find it overrated.

When we passed by the restaurant has a nice outdoor patio area which appeared very nice, a few couples were having what appeared to be a nice Sunday dinner. We opted to sit at the bar and have a drink while we ordered food to go. We had to ask to have bartender to clean off the bar, but the she decided to sit our menus on the dirty bar, then I reminded her it was dirty.. she half cleaned our area and left the areas right next to us dirty. We ordered two lemon drops, the lamb shank and a Greek salad. The drinks were good, the food arrived timely, however; I must add the bartenders were having their own party in the next area over and weren't too concerned about us at all. We finished our drinks and just sat waiting for our food, by the time we were offered another drink we knew our food had to be coming any second, which is exactly what happened, so we declined. The lamb shank was okay, the veggies were overcooked.. I took a picture but they look so horrible I'm debating if I want to post. The Greek salad was good...My husband left a tip with the bartender because that's what we're accustomed to doing, she did serve us to some capacity, but he left 5.00 instead of 50.00 or 100.00 which is what we typically give for good service, depending on the bill. I hope the owner does a pop up. This restaurant is in a prime location and top rating will definitely help. I'm sad I couldn't rate it a 5. Maybe we will be back in Canada one day and we can revisit, but for now I have to give it 1 star. I won't add them to tik tok.,

I have been going to Hemingway's for 20 years and am very pleased to see it still going strong after the pandemic. A great spot for a drink on the upstairs patio, winter or summer. It seems like nothing has changed. I wouldn't come here for innovative bar food, but as a night out with friends or a spot for drinks after work, there's nowhere better in the neighbourhood.

Food, service and live music were all excellent! The drinks and food I ordered were just as described on the menu. It arrived on time, hot and tasty.

Great service from the restaurant when I visited. We were able to sit on the upper level patio beside the balcony after requesting to change seating. Food is good but not very filling. For $14 you can probably go somewhere else for more filling food. Overall great place but would recommend ordering more food.

A staple for every trip to Toronto, a great spot to start or wind down the evening. I've been coming here for the last 8 years, and have never had a experience less than great. I've been in for just appetizers and enjoyed my experience, I've dined here for dinner and have lovely meals, and most recently stopped in for drinks and dessert on the roof top patio and had a really nice evening with my spouse. The menu has lots of choices for all tastes, and the drink selection is equally as vast. It also doesn't hurt that they have Somersby hard cider which is one of my all time favorite forbidden fruits that we can't get in the US. This should be on your list if you're in the GTA, and find yourself wanting to get out and explore. Love the Kiwi

Went to Hemingway's on a Tuesday night and the vibe was really nice. Recommend the patio on the summers! The fries are really good and I recommend the fish tacos because of the large portion size - however, the cheese wasn't melted on top which was a bummer. The drinks were okay - I got a Peach Lemonade Shnapps but it tasted mainly like ice. Drinks are pricier.

Slowly emerging out of quarantine and enjoyed the patios for the first time this year! Hemingways has a special place in my heart. A huge multi-level outdoor patio. I remember it being a fantastic place to hang out with co-workers, for date night, or to chill with friends, and it still is. The vibe going on here is still the same from what I remember visiting years ago, bustling with a few people lining up outside on a weekday night. We didn't have a reservation since the online reservation is full, but we tried our luck and arrived at the door and was promptly seated with little to no wait. Just by providing my number to get in line, the host had my name from when I booked years ago. We were seated at the bar area, where there are clear dividers between each set of seats. The spacing is good, and the staff are all wearing masks and super attentive. We ordered from the Tried and Trusted and Old Faithfuls section of their menu: Jambalaya $18 New Zealand Lamb Shank $19 Ginger Brick $11 - Absolut Mandrin vodka, 1⁄2 pint of Brickworks Cider poured over ice & topped with ginger beer Beer on Draft $8 - Triple Bogey - Shout out to all the golfers out there! People may associate Hemingway's as just a bar for after work, but I'm surprised that their food is pretty good and all at reasonable prices, especially in Yorkville. The Jambalaya, was flavourful. However, my favourite was the fall off the bone lamb shank. The cocktails and drinks have always been good when I get them here. You'll likely pay more at other joints in the area. Something new I learned recently is Hemingway's is a New Zealand-themed restaurant/bar. I'm so glad they are still kicking around after COVID. I honestly don't understand how the ratings are a 3/5 star. Good food, terrific drinks, great unique casual spot all in Yorkville? It's a gem. This time I'm giving it a 5 star to pull the average up though I say a solid overall a 4/5!

You can not call yourself from Toronto without having an opinion on Hemingway's. Mine - outstanding! Have been a patron for decades - summers in the upper patio, winters in the middle level (don't know why but have only been in the lower level once). The places explodes during the world cup and other major events. Should you find yourself thinking where can I see the soccaroos play - this is your spot. Food is OK, but the atmosphere and community feel combined with an excellent lichee martini and great beers is a blessing ;-)

We came here for dinner before heading out to Nuit Blanche. We ordered the steak and New Zealand lamb. The steak was okay. There wasn't anything wrong with it; just basic. No real wow factor. The lamb was amazing. It came with roasted root vegetables (some were a bit undercooked), mashed potatoes and the lamb had mint gravy on top and that was the star of the dish. The hints of mint really gave the gravy a good, welcomed kick. Honestly, I would've liked more gravy to have with my mashed! The total came to be around $60-$70 (we also ordered a beer) which is expensive BUT it's downtown price. Give the quality and location, this was a very reasonable price. Speaking of the atmosphere, we went around 7pm and sat inside. I know that this place does get busier throughout the night. When we were there, it had a more restaurant vibe than a pub. I'm sure later in the night it would get louder and more lively. So depending what vibe your looking for, keep that in mind!

This isn't necessarily a hidden gem in the heart of Yorkville but for its price range and the deliciousness of its meals, it certainly is a gem of sorts! We were lucky to have made a reservation the day before as there was a long line up by 5:30pm and the first floor/bar area seemed already jam packed. We were immediately seated on the rooftop patio by the TV and edge of the roof so it certainly felt more spacious than it actually was. The servers were nice but throughout times, it felt they were scarce. Understandably so as each dining level seemed packed. I ordered clam chowder to start. While I hadn't had many before hand to compare, it was absolutely delicious. It was so creamy and had enough potatoes and clams to get a good mouthful with each bite. I may even go back just to grab two of these and call it a meal. As for the entree, my friend ordered the lamb curry where I ordered the grilled salmon. The look on our faces was just in awe. For the price of under $22 for each, we felt it was an absolute steal. The fish was moist and flaky - the skin had a satisfying crunchy. I don't like my veggies but with the sauce, not a morsel was left and same went with my friend's curry. The only downside of this place was the long wait for the meal to come. It was about 45 min for the entree to arrive but as I was in good company and good ambiance, I didn't mind at all!

I've been to Hemingway's a few time and I must say Its always a good time. Firstly, the laid back ambiance compared to the surrounding establishments. This place is always welcoming. 4 floors of seating available. Multiple leveld of rooftop patio seating available to enjoy the warm weather. I haven't had to wait longer than a few mins for a table. The servers are nice and the service is efficient. Menu is broken down into categories and caters to most. There is no parking but thats expected for this location.

My friend and I went to Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar on Saturday, June 15, 2024 to watch the Euro Cup games and we were truly satisfied by the excellent level of service. Our waiter, Pasha, was extremely friendly, hard-working and attentive. He continuously ensured that we were satisfied with our meals and that our new requests were quickly fulfilled. The ambiance was lively and the ladies' restroom was very clean. We ordered the outback breakfast, chicken fingers, and a chocolate brownie with ice cream and we were overly pleased. Compliments to the chef. I highly recommend dining at this restaurant!

Over my lifetime, I probably have eaten is some 4500 or more restaurants on five continents. I had dinner at Hemingways with my wife and a friend lasst night. It was one of the worst three or four dining experiencess I have ever had. This includes eating with nomads in the African desert or in collective farms in Siberia. The major problem but not the only problem wass the ambience. First, the sound level in the restaurant was so loud that all the patrons on the first floor had to scream to be heard across the table. The unfortunate waiting staff had to go to each side of the table. to hear the orders and even then had to ask the patrons to yell so they could hear. The single live musician instead of singing to his guitar was yelling and not only was he frequently out of tune so was his guitar. It is not that I have never heard loud music. I play in a 100 person orchestra and I have been to raves, etc. The sound level was considerablly louder. When I asked the manager if he would ask the singer to take a break after more than an hour of yellling at the top of his voice, he refused tellling me that it was good for the restaurant vibe. Second, it took over an hour for the food to arrive from the original time of order. Then, when it arrrived my wife's chicken wriap had no chicken in it as far as we coulld tell. When she complained they were willling to remake the wrap but it would take what they thought was considerable time. My wife decided that given the sound levels and that we had already been screamed at for two hours, she would just have some soup so that we could leave. Third, to be fair the food that we had -my friend's chicken dish and my ceasar salad were adequate. The wait staff tried within the environment to be helpful but the manager had no interest in making the resstaurant a place to dine. I would never recommend it for anyone wanting to have a meal.

Very average food service ok good location not much else to say, whole experience is underwhelming

I went to Hemingway's for Christmas dinner with my Meetup group. I really wanted a turkey dinner with all the traditional sides and I had heard good things about this spot. It was pretty busy when we arrived so there was a bit of a wait for our table. It was also quite noisy but that's to be expected for a pub, I suppose. The turkey itself was super dry, so we all ordered a few extra sides of gravy. Most of us has ordered dark meat for our dinner but it was mostly a mix of white and dark. The whole experience really was like going to a family dinner. Very casual, nothing fancy and the food was decent. The price was fair for what we got (especially for Yorkville) so no real complaints here. Service was friendly and we all had a nice time. Would definitely go back as the drinks were reasonably priced and they have a good beer selection.

When looking for a restaurant these days, ample space has become top priority. If the space is a covered patio, all the better to enjoy the short summer months! Hemingway's has both and therefore receives an extra star for it. Their rooftop patio is large and can accommodate several tables safely with plenty of walking space in between. Plastic partitions provides even more protection. Make a reservation if you don't want to wait. Food is typical pub options. I had the fish and chips (substitute for sweet potato fries). My fried fish was on the salty side, but was well battered and the piece of fish was large and moist. The rest of my party had a burger, the seafood pasta and the steak. Everyone around the table enjoyed their meal. All in all a good experience.

Great service, great vibe. Awesome drinks! Always a good time. Can't wait to come back.

Finally the patios are open! Yay! Dropped by here for lunch with no reservation. No problem. Had a bit of a wait, no big deal then was seated on the top floor. Not the best seat, and I was a little worried about being ignored up there but service was fantastic. Ordered drinks that came within a few minutes, we ordered our food when the drinks came and the food also came promptly despite how busy they were. I ordered the beyond burger with cheese and a regular bun (comes with a gluten free bun). Loved it! Juicy, with a lightly toasted bun and all the basics on it. And some wonderful crunchy fries. My lunch guest had a regular burger. She also loved it but said there was too much food. Is there such a thing? I love this place. Great pub type good and great service on a patio. What more do you need these days?

We live in the area and we have been going to Hemingways for probably 25 years. Often I order the Pad Thai as its always been good for a pub. Hemingways Pad Thai has always been a nicely spicy and a generous serving of Shrimp and Chicken previously it had a wonderful balance of curry and other spices. Last night the Pad Thai was colourless and tasteless. I did look around and saw other Pad Thai plate and they were also seemed to be the tasteless concoction I was served. Management needs to check-in on the Pad Thai. On the other hand Hemingways is still a wonderful local pub and the service is great. Just hoping the Pad Thai is reviewed.

We were seated on the rooftop with no wait on a Saturday night, which was great. The waitress was attentive and nice. There was a mix up in the kitchen with my order causing me to eat after the rest of my party was already done. It was fine though as we were enjoying the atmosphere. They did not charge us for my meal which was unexpected and very appreciated. Would definitely give this place a try if I'm the area. The food was also delicious.

The atmosphere is great there was live music and a great patio with a retractable roof. I do think the service could have been better. They brought one order out and then we proceeded to wait about 12 minutes before the others arrived so it was a bit awkward. However the food was affordable and tasty.

First, they tried to seat us at the very top floor (the roof top patio on top of the rooftop patio), an empty drafty wooden box of a room completely void of atmosphere. I never get when restaurants do this, obviously people pay for the atmosphere when dining out and the regular patio was full of seating, why shove people in some forgotten corner unless you're packed? Second, they have a pizza for $18/19 dollars. Suggested that my wife not order it as it was the only pizza they had on menu which is a red flag. She orders it anyway. It arrived with the cheese unmelted, we asked for it to be heated longer (note we are not fussy people). It comes back with the cheese still looking separated but browner. It's clear at this point that Hemingway's Restaurant serves it's customers frozen pizza. I don't mean pizza that they make and then freeze, which would still suck, but i mean they went to the grocery store frozen food section bought a cerophane wrapped frozen pizza, located next to the hot pockets, and heated that up for their customer. In Yorkville, in Toronto, in 2022. Insane.

Hemmers (aka Hemingways) is an absolute classic spot in the heart of Yorkville. A true staple of the neighbourhood, my parents went here when they were my age, and that tradition continues to live on! Great environment, tons of tables, great pub fare fold and lots of beers on tap and in bottles/cans. Cocktails are underrated as well! P.S. The fajita's never miss.

Waitress was great. Food.... Not bad for bar food. Nice pleasant atmosphere. The Fish and Chips were seviceable as were the potato skins.

So, we came on a week day before the dinner rush. We were seated in the back with a view of a wall. As a tourist that wasn't quite what I had in mind. The salads we had were mediocre. Also got the poutine, nothing to write home about. It wasn't a bad experience just not anything special as it was recommended to me by a local.

i'm heavily tattooed and maryam made fun of my tattoos in front of me OUT LOUD and to the security guard saying why she doesnt know why somebody would get tattoos in certain spots of their body (im leaving slurs that she mentioned out) and then when i called she continued to disrespect me and act like it never happened after admitting to it. i was there to spend money and she ruined it for me and my 3 friends. i don't recommend coming here if you want to be judged disrespected. all the other workers were amazing except her when she made that comment. i won't be returning and neither will any of my friends. absolutely diabolical behaviour from her end.

The food is good the drinks are great- try the espresso martini. The service could be better. I always have a good time at Hemingway's!

Folks this place has been in this location for eons. I recall this spot for its patio for my first summer in Toronto in the early 2000's the food was mediocre and the drinks mainstream and the service above average. Things haven't changed much in almost 2 decades hence the consistent clientele. With unprecedented circumstances due to covid 19 and only patios being allowed for service decided to pass by here. Prices are reasonable for food and drinks especially for this area. Service was decent one can do a lot worse in this area for a lot more (especially the spot next door). Give it a try if you want a pint of mainstream stuff and ok food.

Really enjoyed this place the first time I came by with my friends great food, atmosphere and service. I came back super excited to enjoy an early dinner expecting that same service before and turned out to be pretty disappointing. I raved about this place to my friends and they left unsatisfied and upset. Kind of embarrassing. The hostess was really nice told us 30-40min wait but got a call within 15mins which was outstanding. But, the downside There was barely any service staff that checked up on us, didn't refill our waters, did not check up on us if our food was ok and it took a really long time to get our bills, we had to wave over a host. the server had rolled her eyes at us when we politely asked for napkins and never return back till we had to pay. We noticed she was avoiding our table, checked her other tables and helped them more generously than us. Not sure if I would come back.

Everything is spaced nicely and lots of arrows to point you in the right direction. Service was good and coffee was pretty good also. Food was ok. Prices are pretty reasonable, but you get what you pay for. I had Eggs Hemingway and my friend had Eggs Benny. It kind of looked cheap. Great covered patio. Would go to hang out and have drinks, but would get food elsewhere.

Oh by the way I got COVID after visiting them last week - they were the only place I went outdoor. Called them on Monday to see if anyone else got infected, never received a call back :)

Hemingway's is a little bar right off Bay station. The staff are super-friendly and accommodating - we had to move furniture around a bit to fit our group. They offer a variety of drinks on tap and a wide selection of food options. I went with the 1lb wings with Cajun fries; while the fries were nothing to write home about, the wings were on point! Overall, a solid pick to relax and have a drink with a couple of friends if you're ever in the area!

Always a favorite when visiting Toronto. Service, food and beverages was excellent. Always have a great experience when we have visited over the years.

Had lunch here today and it was fabulous. Started with the Gumbo soup; very authentic with two kinds of okra; seasoned appropriately. My main course was the Jambalaya which had plenty of shrimp, sausage and fish. It was just a tad spicy-perfect. Again like the gumbo it was very authentic & some of the best jambalaya I've had since I visited New Orleans years ago. Knowing how much preparation goes into jambalaya, I was thoroughly impressed with the outcome. The shrimp was firm, not soggy. The sausage was thinly sliced with a slight kick to it. Not too hot, not bland. The fish was also firm and not slimy or mushy. A truly delightful dish. I had the caramel brownie cheesecake to top it off. It was a piece of cheesecake with a chocolate brownie crust and small squares of brownie on top, chocolate syrup drizzle and three dollops of real whipped cream surrounding it. Very tasty. Service was on point. Food came in a reasonable time. I sat on the upstairs terrace under a yellow shade ( which may have given a tint to my photos). Fans kept it breezy and comfortable. Overall a very pleasant experience.

We lunched at Hemingway's on Feb 18, 2023 and everything was great. The fries were amazing and worth a visit on their own. I had the corned beef hash from the brunch menu plus a fairly good bargain of $7.oo for a Mimosa; good was great; lunch mate had the club sammy with fries which was also great. The atmosphere was cool -we dined inside near the back. No complaints what so ever.

Great atmosphere last week when the weather was unbelievably good for November. The location is fantastic - great to walk around and come here for a break. Tip: book a table in advance as this place is popular. Brunch options were good and we enjoyed with good cider and IPA beer.

The staff are super friendly and very accommodating and professional! The food here is pretty good and highly recommend sitting on the rooftop patio. Definitely a place to hang with friends and grab some food and drinks

Last visit, I ordered chicken wings. Must have been a pigmy chicken. Had to put my glasses on to find them. Embarrassingly and disappointingly small.

Despite being smack in the centre in the posh Yorkville neighbourhood, this place is a down-to-earth, fun respite from the upscale surroundings. The actual restaurant is pretty remarkable, lot's of different 'venues' for seating. On a late summer evening, we opted for the patio upstairs, which features lots of twinkling lights and fun decor. The patio is massive and loud with lots of tables and lots of people. The food and drinks were somewhat reasonably priced, considering the location, I don't recall anything being standout amazing however. We ordered the onion petals, some sort of steak bites, onion rings, and some of my friends ordered wings. Everything was good, but not particularly amazing. The service was kind, one server accidentally knocked over a half-full beer on the table and replaced it in full, which was really nice. The reason for the 4-stars is really for the atmosphere, the patio is really something special, and it's smack in the middle of Yorkville, which is really lovely on any occasion. You don't need to dress up or empty your wallet to enjoy a night out at this casual spot, which seems to be a favourite among many.

Came here for the second time on my four-day, inaugural trip to Toronto, for my friend's birthday lunch. The staff here are incredibly friendly and the food is awesome! So much to choose from and great vegetarian options. I got the pie of the day today and it did not disappoint--perfect for the bitter cold we've been having! I had the fried chicken sandwich on Friday and loved it as well. I will definitely be back when I'm in town again. The rock playlist was Amanda was awesome as was the guy with glasses and longer dark hair whose name is escaping me!

Man have I got a lot of memories from this place. So many afternoons on the patio. Drinking beers in the bright sun and afternoon splendour. One beautiful sunny day, after a fun round of golf at Don Valley, my boy Paul and I found our way to the patio to knock back a few beers. It was lovely. I even hit my first hole-in-one on the Golden Tee machine. We kept drinking and drinking. Eventually we made a call and got a big bag of drugs and kept partying well into the night. It was a fun outing. Come to think if it, I believe every time we went here we ended up drunk and doing drugs. Good times... They might even serve food here?!?