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Babur Restaurant
Aug 23, 2009 by Dee from NYC

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Food, ambience, location.
• Service was a bit slow which was probably due to the lean time we visited the restaurant.

“Best Indian restaurant in Downtown Toronto. Food is just awesome, specially the Tandoor appetizers. Each dish tastes different compared to the usual Indian restaurants where the same gravy is used for all entrees. And priced right and light on your wallet. Must visit!”

Pier 4 StoreHouse Restaurant
May 8, 2009 by Steve from Detroit

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[3] • Service:[1] •

• Looks good, right on the harbor with plenty of outside seating.
• Absolutely incompetent service. Food is mediocre at best.

“We were a little after the normal lunch crowd, or at least, the place was maybe 40% full no waiting to sit and choice of multiple tables. We chose to sit outside, and proceeded to wait 15 minutes for our server to arrive. The server took our drinks order, and vanished before taking our lunch order. Another 10 minutes passed before our drinks arrives, and then we waited another 5 minutes before we could place our order. A cheeseburger for the wife, chicken wrap for me.45 minutes later, we finally get food that is cold, obviously reheated and then stuck under a heat lamp (the bottom of my wrap is burnt brown. My wife's burger is like a hockey-puck). Both our drinks are long gone haven't seen our server to be able to order another round. We asked to speak to a manager, but none could find one, although two of them were wandering around trying to ignore the customers. We waited another 10 minutes for the bill to be processed (no discounts or apologies) Cold Cheese burger.”

Mars Restaurant
Feb 18, 2009 by Matthew

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[1] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Good chocolate milk.
• Staff not very clean and bacon lead to food poisoning.

“I went to Mars diner on family day and the food was the worst I have ever had. I ordered the pancakes and I could not even cut them with my fork and knife. My one brother had eggs which he said were okay and my other brother had eggs and bacon and was food poisoned because the bacon was not cooked well. The staff was not very clean and the diner needs an upgrade. I did though like their chocolate milk which was made with a milk machine of some sort, chocolate syrup and a blender. It is a good spot to stop in for a milkshake or chocolate milk but not a good place to stop for food.”

Hoops Sports Bar & Grill
Jan 29, 2009 by Don from Hamilton

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[6] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Atmosphere.
• Slow taps.

“We were walking up Younge Street on our way to see We Will Rock you at the Panasonic Theater and stopped in at this pub. An old Pubaholic, I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The wing was decent, they were a little dry but it is my experience that one should ask for saucy wings when ordering at any pub. Had a good time and would go back again next time we are in town.”

Joe Badali's Italian Restaurant Bar
Jan 7, 2009 by Emily from Wallaceburg

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[9] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Food was great.
• Service was slow. Not a good place to eat if you're in a rush.

“Slow service and workers aren't very polite. Good food, but poor service.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Dimmi
Nov 19, 2008 by Pasquale from Windsor

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The food was fantastic.
• We had to leave.

“The food was excellent, and it was equaled by the warm and inviting atmosphere and the friendly and efficient staff. I recommend this restaurant to anyone traveling to the Downtown Toronto area.”

Boathouse Bar & Grill
Aug 12, 2008 by Betty from Toronto

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Very pleasant staff and great food.
• It was busy and there were line-ups for the bathroom. They need more bathrooms.

“A great casual environment feels like home! Our server was efficient (we were in a hurry) and pleasant. We had lunch. I had the Tilapia and my companion had a burger. Everything was great. We were out in time.”

Pier 4 StoreHouse Restaurant
Jun 6, 2008 by Alison from Toronto, ON

Overall Rating: 1

• Nice view of lake and noisy planes at Island Airport.
• Poor service, dirty washrooms, tacky decor.

“We just had dinner at Pier 4 and it was one of the worst dining experiences that I've ever had in Toronto. We were seated on the patio facing the water, which was a nice view, but the service was horrible.After being seated, we waited for someone to come over and greet us. There were lots of waiters running around but no one took care of us. So we flagged a bus boy and convinced him to bring us water and take our drink orders. I asked for lemon in the water but got none. Although I ordered a soft drink, the bus boy asked if I wanted anything alcoholic to drink even though I'm obviously pregnant.The drinks took a long time to come out and no waiter came to take our order. We notified the host that we had no waiter but still no one helped us. So we ordered the posted lobster special from the bus boy.Throughout the meal we had to ask for each course to be delivered multiple times (e.g. could we please have a bread basket?. And some butter?. Could we please have our salads?.) Half way through our main entry a rude waiter showed up and asked if we needed anything. We asked for condiments (ketchup and butter), which arrived after a while. The waiter also rudely chastised the bus boy right in front of us.The food was so-so. $39 plus tip for the lobster. Not great but not the worst. The bathroom looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a while and there was no toilet paper in most of the stalls.Save your money and go elsewhere. The regular entrees are $25 and up but they are not worth the price. Take a nice walk down by the Harbourfront but don't eat here. Visitors to Toronto please note that this restaurant is not typical of other Toronto restaurants. Overall, you can expect much more polite, prompt, and organized service in Toronto. This restaurant is a poor reflection of Toronto.”

Boathouse Bar & Grill
Feb 7, 2008 by Anne from Burlington

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Beautiful friendly atmosphere.
• Hard to find. It's right beside the water.

“We had a great time! They have two large patios -- unfortunately it's not the season, but even the views from inside are great. There were six of us, we all had something different and everyone was pleased with their meal. I had the lobster crab dip -- it's great. You must try the Boathouse when in Toronto.”

Sushi Garden
Jan 28, 2008 by Lucas from Toronto

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Great food.
• Not the cleanest bathrooms.

“Seriously some of the best sushi you will ever eat. Not only is that but the prices extremely reasonable.”

Babalu'u
Dec 29, 2007 by Lori from Toronto

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great atmosphere, food and music. Salsa dancers must!
• Expensive. Very crowded Thursday. Sat. Get there early. Plan to bring lots of cash.

“Great night club. Expensive food and drink. Get there early as gets really crowded. Small dance floor great for parties. Great atmosphere and Latin music. A must if you like salsa dancing or just visiting Toronto. Classiest Latin club in the city.”

Pier 4 StoreHouse Restaurant
Dec 13, 2007 by Denise from Toronto

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Food, atmosphere & service all top notch!
• NA.

“This is one of the most interesting restaurants I have eaten in. It is a feast for the eyes and for the tummy! Delicious food (the oysters Rockefeller are to die for!) And fabulous atmosphere set right on the Toronto harbor. The view is incredible. This is one of the only restaurants that I have been in that has a "crossover" appeal. It has an upscale menu that is appealing though the business traveler with areas that can accommodate larger gatherings. As well, there are cozy little nooks that create a romantic atmosphere for private dinners and at the same time it is family friendly! Wherever you look there is a conversation piece. The place is a treasure chest of Manrine Paraphernalia. The food is excellent and the service stellar. I will definitely be back!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Alice Fazooli's
Dec 6, 2007 by Eduardo from Brampton

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[6] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Good service, honest food.
• Dark, fountain pop.

“This restaurant has been recently renovated and the menu has been probably revamped, as I've read in previous reviews that they had Cajun food also, but they had only Italian. Good choice. It would be confusing. The restaurant looks nice with brick walls and modern look, but bringing some Italian elements to the decoration. The only thing I didn't like was the shutters closed, when it was a beautiful sunny day, outside: for some reason people think darker restaurants are good, but you find amazing sophisticated restaurants around the World with plenty of light, and they have a pleasant ambiance. The menu offers plain Vanilla Italian food, but well cooked and smaller portions served. I've tried their specialty veal and it was very good. The service was good; the food was hot and came in reasonable timing. No complaints, at all. A restaurant which tries to serve quality, cannot serve fountain pop. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant as a good place for a decent business lunch.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pier 4 StoreHouse Restaurant
Nov 6, 2007 by Ann from Toronto

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• It's within walking distance of my apartment.
• The decor is a bit "much" for me good for tourists and kids, though.

“My daughter and I enjoyed dinner at pier 4 recently. We had a few appetizers; each seafood bisque for me and calamari for her. Both were yummy! We had very generous portions, loved the bread basket, and followed up with salads delicious! We finished off with a cherry cheesecake very nice. Our waiter was wonderful, and the shiraz was excellent. We are going back to celebrate the 18th anniversary of my 39th birthday on Nov 9th, 2007, with some family can't wait! It might be the highlight of my birthday weekend.”

Rosedale Diner (The)
Oct 22, 2007 by Ploni from Akron

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The hotel was great - 4 hot tubs and nice pool. It was huge.
• They were doing construction on the 5th floor - causing elevator problems.

“We had a great stay at this hotel. Very huge and very nice. They had a friendly staff - greeted right away when we arrived at the front door. We were upgraded at no cost to a suite and it was so nice to have the extra room with our kids since we were staying for 3 nights. It was a quick ride to Disneyland. Only bad thing was parking for $11 a day but most all Hiltons do that I guess. We got a great rate. It would be nice if Hilton had queen beds in a room especially for families. Double beds just are too small in my opinion for 2 people to share. Other than that - it was a great stay for us!”

Black Bull Hotel And Tavern
Sep 9, 2007 by mapo from manchester

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[4] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Banjo.
• Night staff.

“Had a great time watching the football, banjo was amazing! Only problem seemed to be the staff after 8pm who were very rude? Back next year, but only up until 8pm map.”

Mr. Greenjeans
Jul 21, 2007 by D. from Vancouver

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• The ice was cold. Cold as ice.
• Hostess with red hair, in green sweater. Nasty little girl! Fire her!

“This is the worst restaurant I have ever eaten in, anywhere in the world. Absolutely foul, in every respect. Very rude staff. Dirty. Stinking awful food, for which we waited much too long. Horrible, horrible staff - All of them. The place made me embarrassed to be a Canadian.”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Hiro Sushi Restaurant
Jul 6, 2007 by Rob from Toronto

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[9] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Presentation of the dishes, freshness of the fish.
• Owner and staff not welcoming.

“Chef Hiro Yoshida prepares his food with the traditional touch of fresh ingredients that make your mouth dance but his attitude could use a slice of his knife. To explain we were out for an earlier dinner prior to going to the theatre and did not make plans for dinner. We were walking around before the Play and came across Hiro Restaurant. We've both read reviews and heard from friends about the restaurant. Nothing but good reviews! My wife and I asked if there is a table available for two. The hostess looked at Hiro he dropped his eyes and went back to his preparing of food. She replied to us the restaurant is full all tables are booked. Even though out of eight tables and good size bar area only one couple was there. We thank her and turn away while explaining we wish we did book because we heard of the place; however we were just in the area and would at least ask. Hiro gets her attention and says something in Japanese. Next thing we know she is sitting us down. We are pleasantly pleased and thank them. We love the food its was amazing! Its just too bad we were told the place was full and yet the entire time we were their (1 1/2hr) no one other than the first table that was there before us and one other couple came later. It made me think that was odd. My wife and I are always well dressed when we are going to the theater for the night. Its not like we had our jeans on or something, we are well spoken and respect understanding people. I must say its too bad them memory I am left with is this rather then the experience of the cuisine.”

Centro Restauran & Lounge
May 13, 2007 by Eddy from Toronto

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Valet.
• Food and service.

“Bad food, and above all poor service - pretending to be upscale but fails miserably. So many other great restaurants in the city - steer clear of this one!”

0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pier 4 StoreHouse Restaurant
Oct 5, 2006 by John from Toronto

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• We loved the friendly service and outstanding food.
• I wish we knew about this place before.

“We started off with a friendly greeting from the hostess. We sat at the bar and had a drink before having dinner. The bartender was very nice, fast and friendly, I think his name was Terry. Then we headed off to the dining room. Wow is this place big. There is a Great White Shark hanging in the main dining room it must have been 18 feet long! The decor was amazing so much to see. We were seated at a window seat for two overlooking the harbor; I think it was the best seat in Toronto personally. The gentleman that seated us informed us that Carlos would be our waiter and that he would take great care of us. Carlos did in fact take wonderful care of us his knowledge on wine was fantastic and the suggestion to have the deep sea platter for two was right on the money. The best Oysters Rockefeller I've had, giant Shrimp, King Crab legs and a fresh steamed Lobster. Wow again! The cheesecake was very tasty. We have found our special place at Pier 4. All I can say is enjoy!”

7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Remys Restaurant
Jul 17, 2006 by Amy from Toronto

Overall Rating: 2

• Location and ambiance.
• Service horrible at night.

“Great location, and nice ambiance in the restaurant. A pleasure to sit on the patio at lunch time, but at night, service was absolutely horrible. It's great if you just want to sit with a beer and chat for hours, but if you want a real meal, go elsewhere - there are many other restaurants around York vile that offer much better service. I remember walking into the restaurant at night... and waited for minutes before anyone even noticed that we were standing there. There was one waitress that was busy on the phone chatting about her last night's adventures instead of being a hostess.”

5 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Sassafraz
Jun 7, 2006 by Marian from NYC

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Gorgeous, good food, interesting menu.
• Slippery floors if you're wearing heels!

“I love this restaurant and was surprised to see a low rating for it. The food is great, the atmosphere is gorgeous. The monitors are awesome! I went twice while in Toronto on business last year, and I was only there for three days.”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Black Bull Hotel And Tavern
May 27, 2006 by danny from grimsby, england

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Really enjoyed watching football at the bar.
• Didn't like the bar staff working the late shift. There bums.

“Really enjoyed drinking in the day. Met lots of other Brits here. Benji is the best barman in Ontario!! ”

Black Bull Hotel And Tavern
May 9, 2006 by Valentine from London

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing. Literally.
• Everything. Literally.

“This is one of the worst pubs in the world. The food was so bad we couldn't believe it. We stood and waited to get a seat for 15mins, seeing all these business people looking quite smart. "Must be a nice place to attract all these smart people" we thought. We couldn't have been more wrong.



We asked the waitress if we could move to the patio, and she snapped "i can only do one thing at a time" and walked off. I had actually wanted to order a lemonade, but off she stormed. No one came by for another 10 minutes, or if they did, they pretended not to notice.



So another member of staff relocated us, a guy in charge of the seating, and equally as unfriendly. 20mins later, the first waitress came to our new table and shouted at us for moving without telling her, despite the fact we'd asked her before. She demanded (not requested) we pay her immediately for the drinks. And unbelievably all the other waitresses were miserable and bossy too. "I'm standing here waiting for you to pay" was about the last thing we decided to take from her. She got no tip.



Food wise, the Caesar salad my 1st friend ordered consisted simply of lettuce, a few slices of cucumber, some bits of tomato and a pot of cream. No croutons, Parmesan shavings, no caesar dressing, no anchovies, no grilled chicken, no bacon. A complete joke in other words. And technically something every waiter in the world would expect you to have taken away and replaced.



I asked for the Black Bull Burger priced at $9 - described as some lavish gourmet bacon cheeseburger with all the bit and bobs. Cautiously I asked what the cheese was inside. "Processed cheddar". When I asked if there was any chance of any mozzarella (which they did have on the menu in another dish) our new waitress sneered at us just like the first "No, we don't do that", as if this were a strange request. "Processed cheese or nothing I'm affraid". When the burger eventually came, overcooked and dry, the meat was so horrible I took it out and ate what was left, feeling all the embarassment of a well brought up man who discards his food like a child. Mc Donalds burgers ARE better and considerably cheaper although you'd never catch me eating anything like that. The third item we ordered, a pizza for my friend looked like plastic. It looked disgusting.



Then over the course of the meal, we asked 3 times for salt to be brought to our table, but our 2 baskets of fries went stone cold and no salt came. When she eventually brought the salt, in the same trip she asked if we were finished with our food!! Why even bring the salt if you're going to ask to clear the table? And why not say "sorry the salt took so long, were you waiting to put it on the chips?" She KNEW the chips were stone cold and she couldn't have cared less. Worst service I have ever seen in my life.



Never eat in this place. This place is for a beer and cigarette only, and ONLY then if you like rude waitresses who couldn't give a stuff about service or clients. In other words, there is nothing about this place that should attract you.



Extremely proud to have done Toronto the extreme service of taking a bit of time out to warn fellow diners about this TERRIBLE place.”

8 of 11 people found this review helpful.

St Louis Bar & Grill
May 7, 2006 by Jason from toronto

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[7] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Fries and the Dill wing sauce.
• Hot sauce flavor.

“I like the wings... not love. They are too dry to me. The hot sauce flavor not my cup of tea. I think it has paprika

Now the French fries and dill sauce on the other hand are the best . My mouth is drilling just thinking about them grrrrr... I go to St Louis endure the average wings just eat the fries.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

C'est What
May 4, 2006 by Greta Beal from Toronto

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• I cant think of anything.
• Rude dis functional arrogance.

“This place has an attitude problem. ”

1 of 4 people found this review helpful.

C'est What
May 4, 2006 by Greta Beal from Toronto

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• I cant think of anything.
• Rude dis functional arrogance.

“This place has an attitude problem. ”

0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Shopsy's Delicatessen
Nov 6, 2005 by PHUNPERSON from TORONTO (See all reviews by PHUNPERSON)
Overall Rating: 3
Food:[2] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[1]

• GOOD SERVICE
• DOESN'T SMELL LIKE A DELICATESSIN, ATMOSPHERE IS STERILE, NO WARMTH, PORTIONS, FOR THE MONEY, ARE VERY SMALL, QUALITY IS LOW AND DRY. PRICEY.

“HAVING WORKED ALONG SIDE THE FOUNDER OF SHOPSY'S, MR SHOPSOWITZ AND HIS SONS, SAM, IZZIE AND DAVID BEFORE AND DURING THE 2ND WORLD WAR AT THEIR STORE ON SPADINA AVE., I VIVIDLY RECALL THE QUALITY AND PORTIONS DELIVERED FOR THE PRICES CHARGED. IN THE NEW SHOPSY'S, OPENED AT 7240 WOODBINE AVE., IN MARKHAM, ONTARIO, I FOUND THE SERVICE TO BE VERY GOOD, ROOM TO BE STERILE,. THE MANAGAER TRIED TO IMPRESS ME BY POINTING OUT THAT THE FOOD WAS NEARLY THE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL STORE ON SPADINA AVE. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! WHEN YOU WALKED INTO THE STORE, THERE WAS NO DELECATESSEN ODOUR IN THE ROOM TO WET ONE'S APPETITE. THE ORIGINAL STORE'S ODOUR REACHED OUT ONTO THE STREET!THE DIAMETER OF THE SANDWICH BREAD WAS ABOUT 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND HELD ABOUT 3 AND 1/2 ONCES OF BLAND TASTING, ALMOST DRY, CORN BEAF MEAT. THE ORIGINAL JUICY CORN BEAF WAS FRESH COOKED ON SITE EVERY DAY AND CAME RIGHT OUT OF THE VAT TO THE CUTTING TABLE IN FRONT OF CUSTOMERS. THE PORTIONS OF MEAT WERE ABOUT FIVE TO SIX ONCES AND FILLING.THE POTATO PANCAKE WAS HARD AND TASTELESS. THE PRESENTATION WAS CROWDED.ON THE POSITIVE SIDE, THE SERVICE WAS VERY GOOD.”

Shopsy's Delicatessen
Aug 10, 2005 by mary from wilmington, nc

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[1]

• nothing
• all bad

“Our first visit to Toronto. Shopsy's was recommeded by hotel personel. BAD experience. The rim of the water glass was smeared with LIPSTICK. I just pushed it aside. We should have gotten up and walked out but we had already placed an order. The pancakes were heavy. We only ate a few bites. We have a very bad impression of Shopsy's on Yonge St. Too bad this happened on our only day in Toronto.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bregman's Bakery and Restaurant
Jul 20, 2005 by Leah from Toronto

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

“A great place to get desserts. The chocolate truffle bars were amazing and for less than $2? How can you do better than that?”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

St Louis Bar & Grill
May 16, 2005 by Marcie N . from New Jersey

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Best Wings Ever!!!

“A must Restaurant to eat if you're in Toronto!!”

3 of 8 people found this review helpful.