21 Best American Restaurants in Scarborough

“Jim was our server and he was absolutely accomodating to our group of 30 people. He was patient with our orders and kept checking in on us to make sure food and beverages were flowing. He is a very hard worker and we appreciated his efforts.“

“Great food and our server Connie was sweet, friendly and gave us great service. Good portions and quality food. Thank you!“

“Once again Soumela was wonderful .. an absolute joy coming to this location after many many years ... Perfect service everytime ... So attentive and always a beautiful smile ... Thank you very much Soumela for making out lunch enjoyable ... We will be coming back again !“

“Amazing staff, great food,“

“The Architecture of Transition

the early days of a new baby the sudden accumulation of mass, the chaos of a shifting space, and the exhausting effort of trying to organize a new chapter.

I spent the afternoon helping an old friend and ex-colleague declutter her home, trying to help her find some structural order so this new phase of her life can actually begin.

Amidst that heavy lifting, we broke for lunch at Swiss Chalet. It is rare that a legacy institution delivers exactly what you need when you need it, but the execution today was seamless. We both ordered the Monday special, complete with the nostalgic utility of the finger bowls, but the true anchor of the meal was the staff.

We were looked after by two waitresses who managed a shift change mid-meal so fluidly it was entirely imperceptible. Their energy was lovely, efficient, and thoroughly ego-free. They provided an environment that didn’t demand anything from us, allowing us the rare room to just breathe, catch up, and celebrate the new baby.

Huge thanks to the staff today for making an exceptional, stress-free space for two old friends to reconnect.“

“I went here today for the $3.50 Hotdog...awesome price and Hotdog was very tasty...there was about 6-8 people that I could see but only 2 working...one person working the cash and then they would stop and go top the burgers...that person and the cook working...the rest were just milling around talking to each other...but a good cheap Hotdog“

“Every time I visit this location, I hope to see Salam. She truly understands customer service and knows how to go above and beyond for her customers. She consistently creates an excellent experience, and I will definitely continue coming back because of her. She’s simply the best!

And the food is good too! Always fresh and made exactly to order.“

“They have really good food and great customer service!!! Chicken Fettucini pasta was very tasty!!!😍😍 will definitely order again!!“

“The service is great but the way how the cleaner cleans the table is not acceptable. There should be a standard of cleaning to follow. Food debris from the table should not be drop off onto the floor. Table can looks clean but the floor is filthy.“

“very good service!! specially the food“

“Fresh and tasty oysters! Will definitely come again.“

“Heard your number one customer died. The guy with the red face.“

“Great service by komal and Usma. I was genuinely impressed by them as they were really sweet throughout the time. I stopped coming to this location as I didnt like how rude the lady here used to be. I dont know if she still works here or not.
But thanks to Komal and Usma i will surely be back.
Food can be 3/5 it can always be fixed. But for me service is important or i cant enjoy my food.
And food was good too btw“

“Ordered from them for the first time, for my sister's birthday. Will definitely be ordering again and I intend to check out the actual venue soon. Everyone got different types of meals and all were satisfied. The portions were generous and salads were fresh and tasty.“

“Friendly company and staff are great food just the way you ask for and open for breakfast 600am delicious and easy on your my budget and great music and pool table have a fantastic time each time I have been there.

Parking: Plenty of parking space“

“I recently tried the Angus Burger and it was absolutely great! Really satisfied with both the food and the customer service. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, especially Harman - very kind, professional, and made the experience even better. Highly recommended!“

“Safia went above and beyond to make my Harvey's experience a great one. I told her that the last time I ordered poutine I was a bit disappointed and she made sure my poutine was the best I ever had. Safia is a gem and is the reason I would come back to this Morningside location. Protect her at all costs! 😊“

“Came through Harvey's to purchase a meal and the service that I got from the cashier (Karen) was amazing. I wasn't sure what to get but her suggestion was just on point. The big harv Angus is now my fav burger. Thanks Karen. Great service and super friendly environment 👍“

“Really great experience at this location. Very clean, the server, Hasnat, was very nice and he knew the menu well. Very timely and checked on us every so often. We really enjoyed the food and price was good. Would definitely recommend coming here! Had a great time!“

“Great food and friendly staff who go above and beyond. We have been going to 1 Ellesmere ever since they opened. They always take great care of us.“

“I had a fantastic experience at Harvey’s Kennedy and Lawrence today, March 12, 2026, around 1 PM. The staff on duty were exceptionally polite and respectful. I even witnessed them handle a customer’s concerns in a calm, professional, and courteous way—kudos to the team!

On top of the great service, the burger and fries were delicious, as always. Consistency and friendliness like this keep me coming back. Highly recommend this location!“