Honest Weight

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"Located in the Junction, Honest Weight feels a bit like a quintessential New England seafood joint. Helmed by four of the city's noted seafood chefs, the restaurant takes its fish seriously, and Torontonians will cross the city just to get their fix. There's always something a little unexpected and rare to try, like house-steamed cockles or Azorean limpet clams. Grilled squid served atop romesco is a favorite, as is the fish sandwich. The drink menu offers homemade sodas—including blood orange, which goes great with briny fish—and a limited, straightforward wine list consisting of a red, a white, a sparkling, and a couple of craft beers. Diehard seafood enthusiasts should have lunch or dinner at Honest Weight. The food here is as satisfying as it gets." - Todd Plummer

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"Honest Weight is an alternative and humble fish shop and sit down restaurant. Owner and fishmonger John Bil has created a casual and comfortable setting with a tastefully fishy menu that will leave one hooked. You won't find your usual fish and chips as the menu is constantly changing to compliment the fresh seafood shipments. Menu staples include a delicious fish sandwich and savoury okonomiyaki, which is a Japanese style fish pancake." - Simone Ferkul

"Honest Weight, Junction Junction Triangle by Simone Ferkul. Honest Weight is an alternative and humble fish shop and sit down restaurant. Owner and fishmonger John Bil has created a casual and comfortable setting with a tastefully fishy menu that will leave one hooked. You won't find your usual fish and chips as the menu is constantly changing to compliment the fresh seafood shipments. Menu staples include a delicious fish sandwich and savoury okonomiyaki, which is a Japanese style fish pancake."

Toronto

Honest Weight — Restaurant Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"An unbeatable seafood fix The vibe The Junction's best-kept secret The crowd Seafood Addicts Anonymous The food The best seafood around The service Usually a one-man show" - Todd Plummer

Honest Weight - Review - The Junction - Toronto - The Infatuation

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"There are plenty of great places in Toronto to go for the seafood classics: Rodney’s for lobsters, Buster’s Sea Cove for chowder, Oyster Boy for, well, oysters. But when you want something a bit different, there’s Honest Weight, a tiny, family-friendly spot in the Junction. Their daily-changing menu is all over the place but in a good way, with everything from okonomiyaki and latkes with gravlax to bouillabaisse. They also have an in-restaurant wholesale fish counter and serve brunch. photo credit: Rob Hyndman" - Jake Goldsbie

Stephan Herard

Google

Went by myself for lunch early Sunday at 1130 and easy to walk in. The variety of oysters were nice. The fish patty breakfast burger was great. Good texture and well cooked. Good size for a lunch. The price is amazing. Hope to go back with others so I can try many things.

Nicole Victor

Google

What a great restaurant! Not only were the dishes I had absolutely delicious, the staff were also absolutely so friendly and professional. I had the Tuna Tartare, the seared scallops, and a salmon belly tostada. The fish and scallops were fresh and tasted fantastic. The ambiance was great, and it was clear there were plenty of regulars who keep coming back. Staff were ready with recommendations and were happy to answer questions. I can’t wait to go back!

Rashmi Gamit

Google

Talking about food- we ordered oysters which were great. Crispy chilli prawns which were average and too dry. We ordered fish sandwich which was amazing. And because we don’t eat pork or drink alcohol, we specifically mentioned and ordered Okonomiyaki without bacon and half way through that dish- I found bacon in it. Obviously upset however what made me more upset was how it was dealt with. Server was apologetic however did not even offer or ask for any other dish instead since we didn’t finish the meal. We were just shocked of what we ate and just discussed among ourselves that let’s call for check and she bought the check (we didn’t ask her) - I thought she would come back asking for alternative maybe but instead sort of displayed ‘just leave’ attitude by handing over the check. Wanted to try desserts but we were handed over check instead. Felt like it was our mistake that we asked to remove bacon.

Stefan Rees

Google

Had a nice quiet birthday dinner here. Oysters were a fair price and they had 4 options. The creamy clam chowder was very cream and chock full of clams and other seafood. The piece of fish in my fish sandwich was large and perfectly cooked, bun was fresh and the sauce was delicious. The bouillabaisse was my personal favorite dish of the night though my partner didn't enjoy it as much. Plenty of seafood in it that was also all cooked perfectly. My partner thought everything was a touch salty but I found it to be perfect. Service was quick and our server was delightful. Restaurant was clean and it was giving seaside.

Michael

Google

As you enter the place, you are welcomed by a familiar and cozy atmosphere. The simple white walls gives the restaurant a clean, modern look, and there are just a few tables. There is some soft background music playing. Overall, dining at this restaurant was a delight from start to finish. The delicious food, impeccable service, and charming ambiance made for a memorable experience.” “My experience at this restaurant was nothing short of exceptional. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked. I had the mild flavoured pickeral while others had the Rock fish. Scallops were tasty although expensive. Side dishes were not elaborate but delicious none the less. No deserts chosen. I would recommend this establishment. This is an honest restaurant as the name implies.

Colleen Madden

Google

What a perfect meal for seafood lovers!! Absolutely fabulous dishes each with so much personality and succulence. We two shared the chilli shrimp, scallops with a pour over broth, we split the Honest Burger with cod and shrimp patty (which did come out a tad sweet). All were amazing. We tried the Basque cheesecake and tiny chocolate pudding for dessert. Our friends loved their pick your fish wild caught cod and seared salmon. Everyone was gushing about how good everything was. Well done team! Perfect date night as a twosome or double date.

Vincent Chow

Google

Visited as a popular restaurant in the Junction (Dundas West) neighborhood, they are best known for their seafood dishes and seafood market within the restaurant. Essentially all of their items are seafood based and are sourced using the same seafood they also sell by their own market inside. Their seafood counter is one of the best chowders in the city as it contains a generous amount of seafood in a flavourful broth. Even as an appetizer L, the portion size of the chowder alone can be filling and can be requested for it to be in a shareable portion if looking to split it. One of their most popular items is the seafood okonomiyaki, which is a Japanese pancake that you wouldn’t normally see in this type of restaurant however the way they do it is with a generous amount of fresh seafood. They also offer daily specials such as a fried scallop sandwich. Service was excellent as they were attentive in checking in throughout the meal. Overall it’s a recommended place for seafood for either brunch or as dinner, and is also a convenient place to also buy fresh seafood given they also operate as a seafood market.

Daniel G

Google

Emma was a brilliant server - congenial, professional, effervescent, fun, knowledgeable and passionate about every delicious course….she happily stamped our gastronomy passports as Chef Jason took us on a culinary tour of the world with thoughtful, subtle, nuanced, delicious offerings in a Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu where every detail mattered, and invoked memories of some of our favourite meals in Amalfi, New England, The Maritimes and Asia. A perfectly romantic dinner with offerings that were magically conjured and expertly executed.

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Honest Weight — Restaurant Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"An unbeatable seafood fix The vibe The Junction's best-kept secret The crowd Seafood Addicts Anonymous The food The best seafood around The service Usually a one-man show" - Todd Plummer

Honest Weight - Review - The Junction - Toronto - The Infatuation

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