Such a fabulous and unique restaurant, my husband says this is his top 5 restaurant of all time , we live in the area and this is usually our go to once a month! Thank you for being wonderful
zain siddiqui
I’ve had mixed experiences at Antler.
Deidre Tremblay
Amazing food, cocktails and great staff. I ordered the hen of the woods salad which was one one the best salads I’ve ever had, clear as day gin cocktail was excellent. Their take on the old fashioned was one of the greatest old fashions I’ve ever had. I also ordered the rabbit leek and ramp pasta, it was a great choice not too heavy on the rabbit. Then the wild boar was the main paired w a South African cab sauv was excellent! For dessert I got the rhubarb cheese cake, it was so pretty and it taste amazing! This was my first time going here and on my list for a while. I will definitely be coming back to try the duck and venison.
faith meek
One of the rare spots in Toronto that’s well deserving of its Michelin rating. The bison ribeye and venison were spectacular to the point of not being able to choose a favorite. The grilled leeks and veg that came with the mains were also amazingly done. Red wine was better than some wine bars I’ve been to. The charcuterie was a really fun exploratory taste, definitely more out there in selections - the only thing to pass up on the truffle fingerling potatoes, which are a bit dense variety for the delicate taste. Will be returning!
Ling
Enjoyed every bite of the Chef's Table Tasting menu
rahul rane
ths place serves up a unique blend of Canadian game meats and seasonal ingredients in a rustic, cozy setting. A must-visit for adventurous foodies and a memorable dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sharma connects
Went to Antler for the food on a Sunday night and it did not disappoint. Service was ok but the waitress never checked in on how we found the food or if we needed anything else. The tables are way too close to each other which ruins the experience imo. Can improve.
They require a cc for reservations. Cc is handled by another company. They may keep it on file, you know, just in case. No thx
Service: 1
Zack
Great intimate spot, friendly staff and top tier food!
10/10
Raiyan Khair
A very cozy spot where you can find unconventional offerings. I’m talking about the impressive list of meats which are injected into classic dishes. I’m a huge fan of local seasonal and wild foods and this is one of the only spots in the city that executes flawlessly on them, doing the ingredients a real justice.
Aside from the elk, venison, bison, and foraged mushrooms, I think these guys nail their duck dishes perfectly. Pairing it with the foie gras is just bliss.
I highly recommend Antler for a memorable night and to wow your guests.
Boar chop and trout were delicious. The roasted hen of the woods salad was the best salad I've ever had. Service was fantastic. Good cocktails too. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Zalewsky
How does this place not have a star. Everything about this place is on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J D
I thought the food was ok, but not super exciting. Interesting if you want to try game meat; the prices are not outrageous. I enjoyed the duck hearts but thought the venison tartar was pretty flavorless. Service was fine. The restaurant was very loud.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Duck Heart Yakitori
Samantha Silke
Cozy atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend the Venison Rack and Boar Cavatelli!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sabina r
We came to this restaurant to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. We both had high expectations due to how highly this restaurant is rated. The experience overall was good but few things about the restaurant were not ideal.
1) Food: we ordered Venison tartar (due to how popular it is), bison steak and duck breast. The venison tartar tasted extremely mustardy... we couldn't taste any of the tartar as it seemed to have been highly marinated with mustard and no other flavor was coming through. My boyfriend loved the bison steak and I liked the duck breast. Again duck breast was great but nothing extraordinary. The food is probably the best review of this place.
2) Drinks: we asked for wine recommendations and the waitress provided us with recommendations and when we tried the wine, it tasted like cheap boxed wine. The disappointing part was that the waitress did not ask us ONCE how the wine tasted. When you provide a recommendation, usually it's common courtesy to ask how a guest likes it.
3) Service: this ties in to my previous point... our waitress simply seemed like she did not want to be there. When it came to the food she never asked how any of it was either. When people come to such a well known and highly rated restaurant, they would expect a little better service. We felt like we were inconveniencing her.
4) Atmosphere: the place is TINY and loud. You hear everyone's conversations as everyone is so close together. I understand rent in Toronto is expensive but if you are charging higher end prices, maybe limit the number of guests. When a place is so crowded and loud, it personally kills the vibe no matter how good the food is.
Overall the place is not bad. It's just when reviews are so high, expectations were obviously a little higher.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast with Ancient Grains and Plum Relish, Bison Steak
Such a fabulous and unique restaurant, my husband says this is his top 5 restaurant of all time , we live in the area and this is usually our go to once a month! Thank you for being wonderful
I’ve had mixed experiences at Antler.
Amazing food, cocktails and great staff.
I ordered the hen of the woods salad which was one one the best salads I’ve ever had, clear as day gin cocktail was excellent. Their take on the old fashioned was one of the greatest old fashions I’ve ever had. I also ordered the rabbit leek and ramp pasta, it was a great choice not too heavy on the rabbit. Then the wild boar was the main paired w a South African cab sauv was excellent! For dessert I got the rhubarb cheese cake, it was so pretty and it taste amazing! This was my first time going here and on my list for a while. I will definitely be coming back to try the duck and venison.
One of the rare spots in Toronto that’s well deserving of its Michelin rating.
The bison ribeye and venison were spectacular to the point of not being able to choose a favorite. The grilled leeks and veg that came with the mains were also amazingly done. Red wine was better than some wine bars I’ve been to.
The charcuterie was a really fun exploratory taste, definitely more out there in selections - the only thing to pass up on the truffle fingerling potatoes, which are a bit dense variety for the delicate taste. Will be returning!
Enjoyed every bite of the Chef's Table Tasting menu
ths place serves up a unique blend of Canadian game meats and seasonal ingredients in a rustic, cozy setting. A must-visit for adventurous foodies and a memorable dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went to Antler for the food on a Sunday night and it did not disappoint. Service was ok but the waitress never checked in on how we found the food or if we needed anything else. The tables are way too close to each other which ruins the experience imo. Can improve.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Smoke Barrel, Duck Heart Yakitori
They require a cc for reservations. Cc is handled by another company. They may keep it on file, you know, just in case. No thx
Service: 1
Great intimate spot, friendly staff and top tier food!
10/10
A very cozy spot where you can find unconventional offerings. I’m talking about the impressive list of meats which are injected into classic dishes. I’m a huge fan of local seasonal and wild foods and this is one of the only spots in the city that executes flawlessly on them, doing the ingredients a real justice.
Aside from the elk, venison, bison, and foraged mushrooms, I think these guys nail their duck dishes perfectly. Pairing it with the foie gras is just bliss.
I highly recommend Antler for a memorable night and to wow your guests.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Boar chop and trout were delicious. The roasted hen of the woods salad was the best salad I've ever had. Service was fantastic. Good cocktails too. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
How does this place not have a star. Everything about this place is on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I thought the food was ok, but not super exciting. Interesting if you want to try game meat; the prices are not outrageous. I enjoyed the duck hearts but thought the venison tartar was pretty flavorless. Service was fine. The restaurant was very loud.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Duck Heart Yakitori
Cozy atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend the Venison Rack and Boar Cavatelli!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came to this restaurant to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. We both had high expectations due to how highly this restaurant is rated. The experience overall was good but few things about the restaurant were not ideal.
1) Food: we ordered Venison tartar (due to how popular it is), bison steak and duck breast. The venison tartar tasted extremely mustardy... we couldn't taste any of the tartar as it seemed to have been highly marinated with mustard and no other flavor was coming through. My boyfriend loved the bison steak and I liked the duck breast. Again duck breast was great but nothing extraordinary. The food is probably the best review of this place.
2) Drinks: we asked for wine recommendations and the waitress provided us with recommendations and when we tried the wine, it tasted like cheap boxed wine. The disappointing part was that the waitress did not ask us ONCE how the wine tasted. When you provide a recommendation, usually it's common courtesy to ask how a guest likes it.
3) Service: this ties in to my previous point... our waitress simply seemed like she did not want to be there. When it came to the food she never asked how any of it was either. When people come to such a well known and highly rated restaurant, they would expect a little better service. We felt like we were inconveniencing her.
4) Atmosphere: the place is TINY and loud. You hear everyone's conversations as everyone is so close together. I understand rent in Toronto is expensive but if you are charging higher end prices, maybe limit the number of guests. When a place is so crowded and loud, it personally kills the vibe no matter how good the food is.
Overall the place is not bad. It's just when reviews are so high, expectations were obviously a little higher.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast with Ancient Grains and Plum Relish, Bison Steak
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