Canadian Restaurants near East York, ON

“I know they open very early for the amazing breakfast menu, but my only disappointment is that the kitchen closes too soon at night. Maybe they should announce last call for food like they do for alcohol as 1030pm seems very early when people need to absorb the drinks while enjoying the amazing LIVE local talent on Saturday nights. 10/10 for Mark, Reno & the Chefs :)“

“The Service was great but I will never order the pancakes from them again, I was undercooked and dorothy on the inside. I told our waitress and they brought me a new one and It's same thing, either they don't communicate with the kitchen or the people who cook the pancakes just don't care. Eventhough the waitress has rectify the issue and asked me if I want to order something else but everyone already finished eating so end up didn't get to eat.“

“I really enjoyed my experience here. The food was tasty and well-prepared, and you could tell a lot of care went into it. The atmosphere was nice and comfortable, making it a great place to sit and relax. What stood out the most was the customer service the staff were super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. I’d definitely come back again“

“I would give 5 stars to the staff—they were very friendly and attentive, which made for a welcoming experience.

The ambience was convenient and cozy, making it a comfortable spot to grab a bite after grocery shopping.

Unfortunately, the food didn’t meet expectations. We ordered the Swiss burgers, which were dry and lacked quality in both taste and ingredients.“

“I remember going for lunch when I was in junior high back then ❤️Great food“

“Accommodated allergies and dietary restrictions without compromising flavour. Really inventive and delicious menu -- every dish was a standout. One of the best meals I've had in Toronto in a long time.“

“Had an absolutely wonderful dinner with family and friends. Really great service, very friendly staff, and delicious appetizers, mains, and dessert. Our server Krish treated us like family! What a treat!“

“In a restaurant world dressed up with disingenuous marketing JOEY Yorkdale offers you a magnificent spot outside downtown Toronto that delivers what it promises on their home page, “Our guests, new or old, are not treated just as guests, but as if they are a good friend we are catching up with.” And this was the experience for me and my two close chums who selected this spot primarily because it was the midpoint between our diverse locations. From first arriving, the hostess took the time to offer a complimentary champagne glass and inquire if our visit that day was for a special occasion. It was a reunion and she graciously followed up with pleasant comments establishing a charming mood. When the waitress came to greet us, she also took the time to find out more about the nature of our reunion and only then flawlessly delved into the menu. I understand this is common practice at luxury restaurants; however, I would contend that, although there are dining establishments that treat patrons similarly, it is not simply about what you do but, rather, how well you do it. And this is the reason I am taking the time to write this review: JOEY does it very well. Having frequented several luxury restaurants in downtown Toronto I can anecdotally share with you that there have been far too many occasions when the host and/or server left a poor impression. Whether it is conceited complacency in their brand or even our own bigotry of unrealistic expectations, there seldom is a meeting point of both food, service, and overall impression. The treatment at JOEY was so genuine that it left an indelible impression. Each interaction with the server and hostess throughout complemented our dining experience. We were then surprised with dessert on the house presented on an expansive serving plate with the words “Happy Reunion!” written in caramel. Delicious, delicious caramel. Mmmm, but I digress… Over the years I have written to restaurants far more complaints than compliments and, in retrospect, this is unfair. It takes a team and a culture to create this magic and it can be quite challenging to get it right. When it comes together as well as it did on our visit, it is the sort of joy that can accompany you throughout your day. At JOEY they seem to have captured the right formula and I look forward to returning and catching up with “good friends” that understand that going out to eat today is about so much more.“

“We came here for drinks and to watch the ball game as a family and Skip was the best!!! My dad and husband had steins of beer 🍺 and the girls enjoyed her signature Tiramisu martini!! 🍸 We shared many laughs together. Thanks for the excellent service!“

“Our server, Amy was very polite & pleasant and we enjoyed our meal.“

“I LOVED the Drag Brunch with King and Lucy Flawless. Brought my mom and she’s equally obsessed. Please keep having them, they’re sooo talented and gorgeous. I had the Pico de gallo avocado toast and they had the french toast and they were both delicious. Amazing vibe, service, food, music, everything! Love you, O’Grady’s!“

“This is a different sort of review. We missed our reservation because of a flight. I travel a lot and it can be a pain when the flights don’t line up with dinner plans.
The team there was so accommodating on a busy night and when it did not work out, they were so friendly that it made me want to come back.

I actually sought out the spot they have in the waterworks food hall and it did not disappoint. Very good.“

“We dined at SARA last week, and were extremely impressed with the amazing service, food, and atmosphere. The chopped salad was one of the best salads I've ever had!“

“Loved the burger here! We had a great time dining here. The seats were really comfy. Would go again!“

“Went last night with a group of 4. Usually I have to think how many stars I give. Not in this case.

This was the best dining and food experience we have had in a long time, The tasting menu was impeccable and incredibly delicious. From beginning to end there was not a single course that was not excellent. I can write abut the food courses but as they will change makes little sense. Let me tell you, it is wonderful mix between flavours.

The atmosphere, the service with the best server you can experience (shout out to Jessica) made the overall experience a 6 star but I only can give.

Will I be back, a million times yes.“

“We used to live in london where we ate at Earl’s quite often. I said that their burger was one of the best you could get. The quality and size was amazing.
We moved away almost 3 years ago and without one anywhere near us, it had been a while.
Went to Toronto Saturday and was excited for the burger BUT somewhere along the line it was swapped out. Far less quality of meat and maybe 40% of the meat it tasted nice was.
The lettuce was twice the thickness of the burger.
Sad to see, yet another example of “shrinkflation”. You have gotten larger as a chain and lost that “special” you were so proud of when you started out west. Too bad.“

“Last Visit - March 28, 2026 - Drive here from Fort Erie for special occasions. Always worth the visit! Great food, awesome staff, consistent quality from previous years. Really like being seated next to the glass windows at the front of the restaurant!“

“The food and service was excellent. I would recommend this restaurant for a large intimate event, such as a graduation.“

“This was a really cool experience! We went in knowing this was a dining experience with students learning their chosen craft- meaning we were not expecting perfection. BUT let me tell you, it was all fantastic and exceeded our hopes. The food was delicious, creative and the cocktails were made very well! We really enjoyed getting to meet Tommy as our server and learn about him and what he wants to do next.
We got the prosciutto and asparagus appetizer, and the chicken and duck dishes, with a Paper Plane and Old Fashioned cocktail, with orange creme brulee for dessert. Fantastic flavors!
Thank you Tommy and team for one of our favorite meals on our trip!“

“Speedy, friendly service and tasty drinks.“

“Fantastic good - great team.“

“The food was fantastic! We made a reso for 15 people. Staff was friendly and accommodating and the food was unreal! The atmosphere was cost and comfortable. It wasn't too loud, and easy to talk to each other. I'll definitely be back!“

“Food was delic! Service impeccable. Staff (esp. Esther and Michael) we’re both nothing short of perfect! Patio was warm and inviting. (PS watermelon cocktail 🍸- divine!)“

“If you like delicious food, then this is the place, as well as for vegetarians there is a large selection.“

“A truly wonderful architecture of space, service & munificent food and beverage. They also have a great live music programme and highly responsive serving and culinary teams. I always enjoy my visiting and their tasting menus are always exceptionally creative & thoughtful.“

“Wspaniałe jedzenie, przemiła obsługa.“

“Fantastic food. Stephen was our server and was amazing. Don’t live in Toronto but will definitely eat here again next visit.“

“Good food y Excellent service“

“Joey is our go-to place for special occasions in our family. The food is always amazing no matter the location, the servings are generous, and the staff and servers are friendly without being intrusive. I really liked their high chair for little babies. It was the type that attaches to the table — it was perfect for our 10 month old!“

“Wow i’m just shocked and surprised. I never knew this restaurant a very delicious food nice and affordable very cheap price with the high quality of Food, Employee and the Restaurant owner have excellent customer services, I would definitely recommend people to come and try this food. They have variety of options with a very reasonable price and also the restaurant is huge. You can bring your family nice and safe place.100% satisfied.“

“Excellent breakfast!“

“A very cosy uptown restaurant ! I have been several times over the years and it never disappoints. Was there again last night and have to say the veal scallopini was excellent. It was a tough choice as there are so many delicious things on the menu. The friendly and excellent service, food and ambiance was perfect. A big thank you to the staff for such an enjoyable evening. Look forward to going back sometime soon. Sue H“

“Burgers were good, the French fries serving was pretty dismal, only half of the “large” size box was full.“

“The best restaurant so peaceful & quiet place.All the staffs are so awesome.The foods are very good❤️❤️“

“Overall the food was top notch and the service was excellent, but the fine dining scene is a bit outside my comfort zone.

A few weeks back I joined my colleagues for a winterlicious lunch at Canoe. It had been 10+ years since I had been to Canoe. For the uninitiated, Canoe is fine dining so the efficiency of the staff and care given to the experience is impressive. The restaurant is located on the 54th floor of the TD Centre tower, so we had a great view of the Toronto Harbourfront.

For my appetizer I ordered the artichoke soup with rosemary custard, carrot and crispy sunchokes. The soup was rich (but not too rich) and I loved the texture of the sunchokes.

My main was the Atlantic salmon with cauliflower, fennel and pernod cream sauce. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicately delicious. We ordered a side of bread after getting our mains, so my plate was returned very clean...

For dessert I had the chocolate tart with blood orange and cream cheese. I don't recall much blood orange flavours, but the berry and mint were a nice garnish. I knew this was going to be a rich dish, so I ordered an Americano to pair. I relished every bite of this tart, but it was too rich for some.“

“First time trying this place out and it was delicious! I had the beef kebab with chicken breast skewer with rice and tangy berries (loved it). The meat was juicy and everything together, along with a salad tasted fantastic!

Thank you!“

“We had a group lunch for 40+ people, including adults, teens and kids. The staff were attentive, kind and super flexible, even with the inevitable spill. I'd love to go back to a regular dinner when we get the chance and enjoy some of the other food. Really appreciate the accessible washrooms as well.“

“Excellent lunch in a lovely space with lovely staff. Wins the overall best meal in our stay so far!!“

“by far my best dining experience! with the the best crews Ali and Bedu!“

“first time trying this bbq place and we love it! favorite new place in the neighbourhood! come and try it!“

“Peter Pan is truly one of the best brunch spots in the city. 🌟
Especially as someone who doesn’t like eggs, I can honestly enjoy their dishes very comfortably, because there’s absolutely no unpleasant egg smell or taste.

The staff is also very kind and attentive. I really love this place.“

“Everyone in our party of 8 thought the food and service here was amazing! Thank you so much for a wonderful dinner. We all thought it was delicious, and our server was fantastic. Would definitely recommend!“

“Delicious every time! The seasonal menu is always a delight for the senses. I live two provinces away and we happened upon this gem of a place a couple of years ago. Yesterday, I had a layover in Toronto of around 12 hours. Took a terminal train, the up train, the subway and my feet all the way from Winnipeg to dine here. Scrumptious. Healthy. Leaves you feeling full without guilt! Two thumbs way up!“

“Schnitzel and pretzels had been enjoyed before many times thanks to Uber Eats. ventured to the location today and was was impressed with the staff and the beer! solidly recommend The Alpine for Apres Hockey or ski or whatever. Hope to be back.“

“Incredible Jamaican vegan cuisine. I’ve wanted to try Ital food for a while but found it hard to get to some of these places. Decided to try out the new Line 5 LRT and this spot is next to the Keelesdale Station. Mainly a takeout spot but they allowed me to eat there because it wasn’t too busy. Loved the food!!“

“I feel like it’s rare for restaurants to survive in Toronto as long as Grey Gardens has, but it’s so apparent to me now why it has.

This was a 10/10 dining experience for me, and pretty much the best I’ve had out in TO in a very long time. Just wow. The ambiance is so warm and inviting, the service is TOP notch, and the food is so damn delicious (we ordered a second tartare after we took one bite of the first one). Drinks were bomb too. We spent the entire ride home talking about how enjoyable and lovely our evening was. Thank you so much Grey Gardens! I will definitely be returning with many in tow!“

“Wow! Wood was one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had. The service was exquisite and the food was fabulous. The staff went out of their way to create a special and magical night. Thank you!“

“Very good service and good!“

“Signature Restaurant, located right across from the The Royal Conservatory of Music and inside the Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel, offers a refined dining experience in the heart of Yorkville. The interior is upscale and elegant, creating a truly posh environment that feels perfect for a relaxed yet sophisticated meal.
The food is delicious and showcases Canadian cuisine beautifully. The burger, in particular, is a must-have. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and satisfying. With great ambiance and quality dishes, it is a wonderful spot whether you are dining before a concert or simply enjoying an evening in the neighborhood.“

“been going there for many years .. it was good to go back after this lockdown. great job from everyone working there“