Jack's Sankofa Square

Jack's Astor on Sankofa is a great option for those in the city center who want to enjoy happy hour or spend time with family and friends in a relaxed atmosphere, with sports on TV and themed drinks for each season (currently featuring a Christmas menu). The restaurant is a good size, with tables of all sizes and bar service. Entry is usually quick, but if you're planning to go at night, especially at this time of year, it's advisable to make a reservation. The menu doesn't have many options, but a recommendation is to order the poutine with lobster, as it's simply incredible. For customers with disabilities and reduced mobility, the restaurant has tables that accommodate walkers and wheelchairs. They also have adapted restrooms with grab bars and spring-loaded doors. The flooring throughout the premises is level, making it possible to walk around, although the number of tables makes it a little difficult. Unfortunately, they don't have a menu in Braille, but the staff is ready to assist with orders. For families with children, the place has a children's menu and baby changing facilities in the restrooms. If you are using public transport, simply get off at Sankofa; if you are driving, the building has paid parking. It's worth a visit.

We had our retirement party here for our beloved charge nurse! The staff were super nice and easy to coordinate with over email. And they were working hard to keep up with all the orders and people coming and going. The corner was perfect for mingling. I'm so grateful to them for hosting and accommodating us!

We were seated almost immediately but service could have been better. Maybe it was busy, I really couldn’t tell. The ambience was very nice and the food seemed okay. I’ll come again and I hope it’s better.

Naked and Afraid chicken strips and the Ceasar salad never does me wrong. Our server Liam was awesome! :)

Stepped in for a couple of drinks on a Monday evening and it was pleasantly occupied with patrons and the patio was more so occupied. We sat indoors and our handsome D’Maitre Ron aka Rounak was there to take care of our orders. We asked for some lagers along with fried fish tacos and this was a good combination. The beers on tap were great, fresh and refreshing. The indoor decors are ok and could do better with a face lift. However the bright spot was Ron who is a super friendly and warm guy and a Post-Graduate in Management Studies. You get his advice on what to order and what not to and this makes the evening more interesting. Come one come all to Jack’s to be served by Ron and his team and enjoy that beer! 👍🎉

Everything was fantastic. Hanna was especially helpful. When she greeted us, she asked about our day and then conveyed that information to our server, which felt warm and personal. We came here from the spa. Silvia was our server. She was also great. She complemented my nails. 😊 I will definitely return.

100% recommend the sticky toffee pudding and bruschetta. Both are delicious. The holiday atmosphere is sort of overwhelming but at the same time a fun experience with the amount of decorations. The pasta leaves a little to be desired but service was excellent.

Group lunch, server was prompt friendly and got everything right. Food served quickly and as expected. People love the chicken tenders. They have a Hunters Chicken with veg and potatoes - it was really good.

Jack Astor's is fun for the theme and vibes. They have funny signs, shirts, and videos playing on the TVs. We made a reservation and were glad we did when we got there because the group before us was told there would be a wait. It kinda surprised me when we went in because it was a bit quiet but I think there just weren't a lot of staff that night. The food is consistent. It's never amazing but it's usually never bad. I tried the Mexican chicken bowl. It was good but not wow. Their wings were pretty good and since it was a Sunday they had a BOGO 50% deal on. Overall, it's consistent and decent.

I visited Jack Astor's on Dundas Street with a friend and we sat on the patio, which was honestly the highlight - the city vibe and Times Square-style views were great. We only stopped in for drinks and each ordered a cocktail, but both were super light and tasted more like sugary lemonade than proper cocktails. Pretty disappointing, especially for the price. The atmosphere was nice, but the drinks really let the experience down.

We stopped by for appetizers and drinks. It took over 20 minutes for a waitress to get our order. She kept apologizing to tables stating that they had a staff meeting. Drinks were bland

Our group of 6 dined last night (October 8th) at this location. We were able to get a seat quickly, our waiter was quick to come over and take our drink orders. Our waiter was very pushy with attempting to upsell what we were ordering. For example, I asked for a water, he asked if I wanted sparkling or bottled, I replied tap is fine. Another person in our party ordered a ceasar. He asked if he wanted Grey Goose or Absolute vodka...he replied "the base vodka it comes with", which ended being Polar Ice. It was then an extended period of time before he returned to take our food order (approximately 20 minutes). When ordering our meals, he was giving us options for sides which were more expensive. I asked for fries...he said "truffle fries?" I said no...just fries. It was quite frustrating to say the least. It seemed more of a business push than a laid back dining experience. Lastly, when paying for my meal, he held onto the debit machine instead of putting it down on the table; which I felt was a little inappropriate.

I always enjoy Jack Astors. The food has always been good. They have a great menu. The service is always on point. It's never slow at all. The inside is your typical sports bar but not really? The menu has been truncated since the pandemic though. So if you eat something other than meat or chicken it can be a little limited.

The service was amazing! Quick, attentive and accurate. I preferred a different table than we were assigned and the hostess was so good, found another spot that met our preferences and did it with a smile, ultra cool. Her name, I asked, is Hannah. Our server was so on top of things. We were seeing a movie and needed a quick turnaround and he was amazing, and I saw him effortlessly supplying the same level of service at his other tables. His name..I asked...is Dominic. Well done, whoever is hiring and training for this restaurant

Food here is generally good. Service depends on who you get. A few minutes after sitting down on the patio, I requested to move to another spot with a view on the patio which was open. One server told me I could move there and he would just clean the table. Then another server came by and said we couldn't move because there was a long line of people waiting to get in, when in fact we were the last people in the line waiting to get in. That table stayed open for another 10-15 minutes, and in the meantime, people from other tables got up and went to sit there without ordering.

I had supper tonight with friends. I had Chicken Parmigiana (it's what I always order at a Jack Astor's), Helene had Naked and Afraid Chicken Fingers and Baljeet had Asiago Chicken Bow-Ties. All were good, though the pasta was cold. Jordan was friendly and took good care of us.

Stopped here based on a recommendation and I think we picked the wrong precinct of which to visit. Located at the top of the Tenor shopping center, this was a large restaurant. Reminded me of a Ruby Tuesday's in the USA. Stuff on the walls, bar style food with a couple of forced entrees that you probably should not order We were sat in a booth and ordered drinks. My water was served on me I. The booth and I really didn't take that into account with my review - mistakes happen. However the food was very plain and underwhelming: I ordered a chicken Caesar salad which was so overly dressed (and that's hard for me to say bc usually places under dress the salads) and the chicken looked odd: pink cooked color. We had a Rolodex of waitresses helping us and just felt like a disjointed mess. Try another location for this chain.

Very very nice and cool restaurant, the views from the patio are so nice, and indoors it's a very cool experience. The food was pretty good and all the staff was very nice. However, well the staff was nice, the service wasn't as good as most restaurants with refilling water etc... Overall very cool restaurant if you're visiting Toronto.

The view from the patio is amazing and Adriana was a great host. She was so sweet and made us feel so welcome!

the appetizers are pretty good, I got the beef nachos. the sandwiches are a classic- the chicken is pretty tasty. the pasta is also yummy but wish had more Parmesan. Not a bad place!

We decided to go with our family, because we had heard that it was "HUGELY" decorated and a Christmas atmosphere. It was...but that was where the Christmas ended Very Loud thumping music made it hard to relax or talk Menu horribly overpriced and limited choice. Servers were very good, but the restaurant is really a roadside place trying to masquerade as something better. We had the spinach artichoke dip app. It was $20, came in a tiny bowl, with about 14 chips. Kids menu had a bowl of lightly cooked noodles with a bit of tomato sauce for $10 We left with a general uneasy feeling of having had barely mediocre food and greatly overpaid for it!

Let me start off by saying, I generally like Jack Astor's, have been to several locations. The food is consistently decent. This review is very specific to this location It is a very busy location since it is next to a theatre (there used to be a milestones in same location that appears to have closed down). We went early in the fall and sat on the patio. It was super noisy, dirty, the fire alarms went off non stop (based on the reaction of the staff this is a pretty regular occurance. I could not get out of there fast enough.

I had the mushroom truffle cheeseburger which had been layered in the style of a Big Mac. This made it hard to eat simply because my mouth couldn't open big enough. I thought this was very meaty and couldn't taste the truffle flavour but it was good overall. Also, I substituted the Cesar salad side for fries with no additional costs.

Service was good on a Saturday evening. The place was loud, not overly crowded, but we had lots of time to enjoy our dinner. Dinner was a disappointment. The menu was much smaller than I remember. We haven't eaten at Jack Astor's in several years. I just remember there being a lot more variety of meal selections. I ordered chicken parmasean and I found it to be underwhelming. The pasta serving wasn't overly large. The pasta was very plain. The chicken, while small, did have good flavour. There were no vegetables or garnish on the plate. A bit more polish would go a long way to making the dinner more enjoyable.

Food was fantastic as usual. Service was great. I will always ask to sit in "T"s section. Great setting to watch a Jays game for sure.

This place was great! We went around the holidays and it was all decorated for Christmas. The menu options are pretty good, and it stays open very late! Great for a late night meal or sports bar style dinner. Black bean burger with goat cheese is excellent! There wasn't anything out of this world about the food but the vibes were good.

I went to jack astor with a friend of mine to celebrate my special day. I had won Jack astor e gift card from my workplace and had planned to redem it there. After our dinner was over, the waiter came with the card swipe machine and i told him that i had a e card. The waiter came and said that my card was already redeemed.He took a picture of my e card and was not allowing me to input the card number. We waited for 15 minutes. When we called them up again for collecting the bill , he was furious and said i will check the card again. He then said sorry the card worked. He says sorry many people come here with cards lost and found on the floor so i didn't trus you guys at the beginning. I was about to miss my train so i didn't respond and paid the balance and tipped him too. But this incident and the behaviour of the waiter made me very upset and we have decided to never visit Jack Astor ever again

I enjoyed this food!! Very tasty!! The service was okay. The waiter didn't check in often, but he was nice! We sat outside on the patio! Which was very lovely! Definitely recommend this place.

We just HAD to get their famous fishbowls. Their new 'Cherry Styles' was simply amazing! The cherry slushy flavoured cooler really quenched my thirst on this gorgeous summer day. The pink bubble bowl had that sweet taste of a rosé and made the drink taste great as well. The fuzzy mango breeze was also tasty, but more on the slightly sour yet sweet side!

The food was just okay. I was kind of expecting better even after looking at the menu. My pasta was a little bland. It was a crowded night for St Patricks day. I liked the specialty drink I had.

The service was HORRIBLE. We waited over half an hour to order our food and another hour for our food. Our waitress did not really check on us or keep our drinks full. We were at this restaurant for over 3 hours (waiting). We asked for separate checks that were itemized, but they just slit it down the middle evenly even though some people got more than others. The food was gross and cold. The food was not worth the price we paid. Only one person ate their food. Everyone else was mad because we couldn't complain to our waitress because she was nowhere to be found. The ambiance was nice. There were a lot of TVs playing sports and shows. There was also music playing in the background.

The food was great. It's jack Astor's you know, it's not gourmet but it's tasty and won't disappoint most of the time. Typical really low lighting at night, the restaurant is great overall the washrooms were good and they had some mobile charging stations which was extremely useful. Service was quick, servers mostly nice. I've gotten the occasional waiter who you could tell was ready to go home but it's uncommon. Overall, good place to go with friends and have a good time

Cozy location with external patio overlooking Yonge-Dundas Square and a great view of the CN Tower. We were seated immediately. The patio has heat lamps that make it a very pleasant environment. Our server, Paula took our order. We got our drinks and the appetizer (starter), Garlic Pan Bread quickly. We got the entrees (chicken tenders and wings) about 15 minutes after that. So far, so good. It took Paula about 20 minutes to make it back to check on us. I'm not sure if it was due patron to server ratio or if she was on break. We asked for refills of our drinks, she left with our glasses in and didn't come back initially. After about 10 minutes we saw here serving drinks to another table...my wife flagged her down and nicely reminded her that we needed refills. She brought them a few minutes later. We decided to call it an evening, she brought the card reader and I had to pay and decide on the tip while she stood over me! I decided not to penalize her for the sporadic service and tipped 20%. I did feel a bit pressured though! All that being said, I'd definitely go back due to the ambiance and food the next time we're in Toronto.

Let's start by mentioning the good things about Jack Astor's. First of all, the location is superb. It's smack it he middle of Dundas Square, with a terrific patio overlooking the square. Second, the staff is fantastic. Very tentative, and eager to please. The staff is young, attractive, and professional. Third, the place is warm and inviting - smart casual. Now let's get to the real problem - the food. I got the Mexican Chicken Bowl. Not only was there nothing Mexican about this dish, it was almost inedible. At the bottom of the bowl was rice that was made with coconut milk. It was probably prepared for a Thai dish also on the menu. On top of the rice was a Smorgasburg of toppings competing to ruin your dish. Least offensive was the corn and black beans. Then there was some pickled onion which tasted more like jam. Some diced tomatoes pretending to be pico de gallo, but missing any coriander, or lime, and instead where way too salty. They were almost as salty as the few strands of shredded chicken which had no other flavour. Another diner got the Miso Glazed Salmon with equally disappointing results. I simply don't get it. Jack Astor's have a winning formula. All they have to do is prepare edible pub food. But for some reason they decided to skip on hiring a professional chef to create a menu of simple, well-executed food. I want to go Gordon Ramsey on this place, and get them to stick with a handful of well-executed dishes instead of a menu filled with too many items outside of their comfort zone, each poorly executed. I hope that this review is helpful not only to diners, but to Jack Astor's management as well.

So on my coworkers bday we went to Jack Astor's and it was a unpleasant food experience for me, The steak which I ordered rare was a fully cooked steak that tasted like a 1 year old cooked the steak but the service was mediocre lady was very nice but took a very long time to get my food, I would not recommend this restaurant but the poutine was good though

I chose to come here for dinner because I was at Eaton's and I wanted something close and easy. Mainly because I was also craving nachos. This is your typical dark, loud, sports bar atmosphere. I ordered nachos, a medium rare steak, and a drink. My nachos were great, but you can't really mess that up. The medium rare steak was overcooked. When we brought it up to the server, she took a look, agreed and gladly returned it to the kitchen. The manager came over shortly and apologized and also waived the steak from our bill and gave us free dessert. Our steak definitely turned out better the second time around. It wasn't great, but it was acceptable. My drink was huge and you definitely get your money's worth of alcohol! Also wanted to note that two tables away from us, the server spilled two waters on one of the guests. Yikes!

Service: 10/10!! Despite being incredibly busy, the staff are accommodating, welcoming & friendly. Quick to Cater & Professional. Venue: 10/10!!!! By far the best view of the Yonge&Dundas Square for the best priced food&drinks. Plus the consistency of a well-known franchise remains a safe bet. Dessert: 10/10!!!! World's smallest Brownie - Delightful with a scoop of IceCream but maybe DON'T order this dessert. As funny & cheeky as it is... It literally is a tiny brownie piece. Dipping Donuts - OKAY... This is not a carnival-level dessert. It is an incredibly savoury & sweet treat that has a slightly hard exterior with a very chewy&soft interior that mixes well with the 3 different dips. Definitely a must! Drinks: 10/10!!!! Plenty of beer on draught as well as craft beer selections. The fishbowls are delightful as well.

Came with some friends earlier today. Food was amazing, specifically the asian wanton tacos . Also, Pardis was our server, she was very welcoming.

Not the best experience you can get, but understandable since everything is just starting to open again. There is quite a bit of a wait time, you're looking at approximately 40-50 mins of a wait time. The food wasn't seasoned very well, and the steak was very over cooked for a medium rare. What definitely is great is the nachos and the lobster dip. The mains definitely need some more work on, but understandable since it was really busy. The service wasn't too impressive, the server did seem very eager for us to get the bill, never bothered asking how the food was, even though we barely touched our food at all. Will definitely think twice before I decide to come here again.

DO NOT EAT HERE, the restaurant is infested with ROACHES!! We stopped in for lunch on St. Patrick's , and they seated at a booth close to the Kitchen. The wrap sandwich I ordered was so drenched in sauce when I squeezed it more than 2 tablespoons of aioli sauce dripped out of it (And the sandwich was still very saucy)! I would have mentioned it to the server but she was no where to be found and never asked how we were doing once the food was dropped off at the table. After we had paid, I noticed a roach at our booth. A male employee (possibly some sort of maintenance person ) stopped to ask of everything was okay (since I was standing at the end of the booth and did not feel comfortable to sit down). He knew rig away ot was the roach thing and asked if we had paid, then said he would be right back ( I thought were getting a refund on the meal), NOPE. He came back with a paper and pen and offered to take our email addresses and send coupons, which they didn't even do (it has been a full week and didn't hear from him at all!) In summary, the service was terrible, the food was bad, the place is infested with roaches and we still paid full price for our meal. My expectations for Jack Astors is always pretty low, but this was Extremely Disappointing!

Food here was average. We ordered the Chicken BLT poutine, the Con Carne tacos and the honey garlic chicken wings. The wings were my favourite since it was pretty crispy and well seasoned. I felt that something was missing from the dish. The tacos could have been better if served with a side of dipping sauce. It was also very oily, as the oil seeped through the taco shell. In addition, the dish contained too many vegetables for my liking. The BLT poutine was stacked in a Jenga-like fashion, and was very fun to eat. I thought that the coolness of the lettuce cut through a lot of the grease associated with the dish and gave it a nice balance. This was my favourite dish of the night. I absolutely love the service here and highly commend their attentiveness. This bar is great for watching live sports and is a wonderful place to catch up with friends.

Meh. Food was okay. Portions were small for what we paid for. Service was fine. Wouldn't be bothered to return.

A few of us came here after the Harry Potter show on a Friday night. We chose to come here because it was close to the theater and still open. It was average busy, nothing out of the norm. We were seated immediately, our server took our drink orders. Our server didn't come back for a good 45 minutes. She was serving other tables around us multiple times. When we got our food order in, the food came out within 20 minutes. The food was fine, the usual Jack Astors, but don't think we'll be coming back for a while.

We came here for a birthday dinner. Sadly, my experience at this Jack Astor's was pretty disappointing. The server got two of our orders wrong (a pasta and a salad), and when the food came we mentioned that we ordered another salad the server blamed us and told us that we ordered the other one (which we clearly didn't) but i do appreciate her taking it back and changing it. However, when the new salad came it was still wrong as it did not fit the description of the salad We ordered. I honestly didn't know which salad from the menu they gave us. Taste wise, the food were just okay. The drinks were pretty good. We also mentioned that it was someone's birthday when we ordered and we got a free birthday brownie after our meal, but it took forever to arrive. The place had a nice ambience to it but i'm not sure whether it's worth coming back or not.

It's a favourite of mine! The location is great, especially the patio. Inside is normally pretty dark, but I think that's the vibe they are going for. The fishbowls are amazing, definitely recommend! They are a little pricey, but it's a fun drink you could even share if you wanted (most people don't). I always get the Buddha Salad and sub the chicken for tofu. It's a great salad, there are fruits and nuts, and the tofu adds a little kick of spice. My boyfriend loves the Holy Smoke BBQ Burger with Parmesan Truffle Fries. The fries are a premium side, but are amazing. Not too salty, but the flavour is great!

I am usually disappointed by Jack Astor's restaurants, but this location has the added benefit of the patio which overlooks Dundas Square. I had the bruschetta, which was pretty good, though I would have preferred the baguette to be less crunchy. I also ordered the Beached cocktail, which I didn't personally like. The servers here were friendly and chill. FYI the debit machines won't work in the far corner of the patio, though it's not a bad spot to sit as it feels a bit more private.

So, my expectations are never that high when coming to chains like this, but it had a nice patio overlooking dundas square, so I was sold. We came on a monday night, so we were quickly seated on the patio, and our food was fresh when it came out , which is always nice! We ordered one of those huge fish bowls which was 99% juice (if it weren't illegal, I'd encourage people to bring a shot or five to top off the drinks). The chicken fingers and fries were fresh and crispy. Service was...just sad, one couple actually got seated and just walked out because the server kept disappearing (and not coming back for long stretches). After you've gotten everything you've ordered, don't expect to see anyone for at least 40 minutes...which isn't all bad if you don't need anything, I guess. The view is nice, and things are relatively inexpensive, so maybe just come for the view :)

Stopped in to have some supper last night after a long day at the zoo. The greater at the main desk was very nice. Our waitress however was ok! She wasn't friendly and it seemed she wanted us to eat and then go, which got me to avoid from having any more drinks. The food though was delicious!!! My husband and I both ordered the club sandwich which was seasoned so well, the bread was so fluffy and light and the fries where so fresh. We had a fish bowl each and it was really delicious:)

I will admit, I didn't come here expecting a stellar dining experience. It was only for the location and outdoor patio. Still, the food is an after thought at every Jack Astor's I've ever been. I ordered the Texas Roadkill Burger (seen here). The first thing I noticed when my food came was how thick the lettuce was. It accounted for at least half the thickness of the entire burger. Why? To somehow compensate for the fact that they skimped on everything. One slice of tomato, two pieces of onion, and a lack of sauce. Chicken breast was barely edible for how dry it was. Come here for the location. Not for the food. Best to stick with drinks and get your eat on elsewhere.

I went here with a group of friends and we had to wait for around 20 minutes for a table. We got seated in a booth which was a plus. I got their poutine with chicken in it and it was good and I like how they had refills for the soda of you buy it. One of my friends ordered a Sprite but it tasted more frizzy then sprite, which meant that they were running out of the syrup for the Sprite. We thought it was a mistake but then waitress brought back the drink with the same drink so she got another drink instead. Overall, good place to eat with friends although I find it a bit too loud and dark. They do have a really nice patio outside that provides outdoor heating and a nice view of Yonge-Dundas

I really enjoyed the new menu options [lots of bowls and Thai/Indian style cuisine] and the servers were super nice and helpful. It was a great ambience, so convenient if you're at Eatons, and there's a beautiful patio if the weather is cooperating. This pad Thai was delicious. The shrimp weren't outstanding, but the noodles, sauce, vegetables were all out of this world. I practically licked the bowl clean and would absolutely return for this meal again.

Super convenient location right at the heart of Yonge and Dundas square, but a bit hard to find the entrance (go all the way up the escalators to the top floor, next to Milestones). The venue is pretty big inside and has a heated patio with a great view of Yonge Dundas square. Food and value- 2/5 at most. Pretty basic pub food, unhealthy, and very overpriced. Items on the lunch menu hover around $11-18 while regular/dinner entrees are over $18. We ordered regular and sweet potato fries for the table, which were pretty small size, but enough for 1 person as an appetizer. The nachos shared platter was huge and came with sour cream, guac, and pdg. Don't order any of the battered fried meats - suuuuper basic and small/overpriced. The salads were impressive though, relative to everything else on the menu. As a pescatarian who wanted to avoid dairy since I forgot to bring Lactaid, I had a hard time finding edible things on the menu. I eventually ordered the Ahi Tuna Mango Avocado salad, which also came with crispy tortilla chips. The tuna was kind of bland, but fatty and I liked it. The grilled chicken salads also looked impressive. Service- 3/5. Today we came with a large group, so gratuity was already included at 16%, which is standard but unfortunate today because the service that we received was very mediocre at best. I guess they have a lot of newcomer staff recently because service was very slow and disorganized - our waters remained empty for most of the meal, orders and the bill took a long time to come, and we literally had to chase down our waiter for service despite the venue being rather empty at around 3PM. At one point, 6 hostesses were standing beside our table, but none of them could help us and they forgot to relay the message to our actual server that we needed service. Pros: when service was present, they were very friendly and professional. Won't be back again unless I have to.

Really good food. Great atmosphere. The servers were very attentive, which is always a plus. Kid friendly, music, tv's, all positives in my book! Plenty of seating. Great views of you decide to sit on the balcony. An extensive menu with plenty to pick from. The bread, the drinks, the food appetizer and main course were all good. We celebrated with shots which is always fun....what we're we celebrating....Saturday. lol. Stop in some time.

Came here on a Tuesday evening. It took 10 minutes to seat us, another 10 to bring menus and another 15 to bring the waters which we asked for multiple times. Pure TOURIST TRAP with TERRIBLE SERVICE.

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER Yesterday i was at this location and my experience from the beginning itself was really negative. Waitress serving our table was really rude to us and when we still wanted to order food ... they gave us the cheque without us even asking for it and the reason they gave us was our total to too less to less to sit there. My friend who haven't even finished his drink were told to leave the place asap. The way their manager told us to leave was really rude and we felt insulted and disrespected in front of all the customers. This kind of behaviour was not expected from such a good restaurant. I don't understand weather that they were money minded because felt the reason they threw us out was only our bill was 60$. So if I've to sit there and enjoy my drink do I've to keep on ordering and make my bill for 300$ ? Because that's what i felt.

Jacks is always a good time, their servers are fun and some are really entertaining. We went to this location for a friends birthday. We ordered some chicken parmigiana, salmon with jasmin rice and I got the holy smoke burger that I substituted with the veggie patties. This wasn't as delicious as I had hoped it would be. This burger was meant to be eaten with real meat patties, it makes a huge difference. The vegetarian menus they have on the menu are fantastic options, I highly recommend you try those, rather than doing what I did. I also didn't like that they only give you the second patty for the veggie sandwich when you ask to jack up the burger. They said the veggie patties are heavier so they only give you one patty. The salmon was cooked to perfection, it was moist and flavourful. The pasta was also delicious, the bow ties are one of my favourite shapes. At the end of the meal we had the servers sing the birthday song, and they brought us a brownie with whipped cream and a sparkler. Jacks I think is a little on the pricier end, but straight off the menu items have worked well for myself and my friends in the past, I would stick to that with very little mods.

My flight arrived late in Toronto and so rather than order the hotel room service I decided to try Jack Astor's through Skip the Dishes. This was a regrettable mistake. I chose to go for the seared tuna rice bowl because I wanted something healthy and it was late so I wanted something light. Unfortunately, Jack Astor's was busy and they kept repeatedly deferring my order - 3 times to be precise, and when it arrived (after about 2 hrs) the tuna was so badly over cooked and the food was in such a mayo-saucy-mess (hardly healthy or presentable) that I found myself wondering if they had deliberately made it this way, and if so, what else would the cooks do to the food? I couldn't eat it, and all I can think of is the just the waste this whole evening has created.