It was a beautiful surprise coming back to Toronto and visiting The Maple Leaf Tavern with family. The space feels warm and cozy, with a whole new kind of clientele. I lived in this neighborhood for nearly 30 years, and I remember when it was mostly Legion regulars and hardcore drinkers, so seeing what it’s become now is honestly eye opening in the best way. The food was spectacular. The pot pie looked divine, the burrata was excellent, and the cheeseburger was absolutely perfect. Just how I like it, rare. Service was warm and attentive. Our waitress was thoughtful, informative, and made the experience even better. Thank you for a wonderful meal. I’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Belvedere
First and only time my wife has ever enjoyed brussel sprouts. Everything was on point though
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Shellswell
We were in the area for an event and stopped in for dinner before the event. The service was good and we got seated quickly. The atmosphere is hanging at the local joint. The food menu is small but not in a bad way. They keep to what they can do well. Definitely a spot I would consider returning to see the summer vibe.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
PEM
Great East End Tradition. 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Bleau
Came in this evening for a lovely holiday meal with family. We’ve been coming for years and it’s slowly gone downhill from its original roots.
- Brown lettuce - Pate with no accompaniments except chunks of onion and raspberry jam - no mustard or cornichons - Steak for our daughter was RARE when requested medium well - Server incredibly inattentive - Said we would order apps and then see how we felt about mains - apps were cleared (after awhile) and she came back and asked if we wanted desert? - Had to ask for drink refills without being offered - Front door opened and let HUGE cold air drafts in and we were freezing
Just not a great experience at an establishment that used to be our fave
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Alexia L
Just ordered some appetizers to share but the portion sizes were great! Had the fried pork belly which was enjoyable. The tar tar was just ok. The crisp potatoes were very good. Would eat here again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
John Panagiotopoulos
Enjoyed our evening there with friends. The food was excellent and the service was as well. It's not cheap but you get what you pay for. The open kitchen inspires confidence in their processes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Lee
Definitely would return again and again. My in laws family does boys night once a year here. It’s so good. For starters, we tried shishito peppers, focaccia with whipped maple butter, pork belly, and steak tartare. All were good and I would get whipped maple butter and shishito peppers again. For the main, we got Cavatelli, pork chop, and steak. All were good and cavatelli and pork chop are out of this world fantastic. Sides we got Brussel sprouts, carrots, and fries. All were good and brussel sprouts was the best. For dessert we got sticky toffee and basque cheesecake. Both were good but I loved basque cheesecake more. For drinks, we got chocolate negroni, manhattan, apple pumpkin dark and stormy. I would not get pumpkin dark and stormy but manhattan and chocolate negroni were fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randy Timmins
This is a great restaurant and the service is the best!
Maple Leaf Tavern is set in a beautiful old building. Both the bar side and the restaurant side are classy and elegantly designed. They have a nice curated menu, and the food was delicious. Great service. It's a bit more on the expensive side, but it's definitely more upscale and a nice treat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Peter Hale
This was about the 6th time we eaten at the Maple Leaf Tavern and my 1st review of it. If you looking for massive american portions slathered in Cheese this not your place. Its not average bar food by any standard. Alternatively if you want very well prepared comfort food, and great cocktails this is the place you've been looking for. I've had different dishes here and all have been really quite good, the one time I did have something I had ordered before it was as good as I remembered, consistency pays. The staff are attentive and not intrusive and know their stuff. I'll definitely be back a 7th or an 8th or a .... Highly recommend the Maple Leaf Tavern.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Shira Y
Eggplant main was good, the Tavern Pie was INCREDIBLE! Super creamy and flavorful. The cheesecake was great too. The portions are a good size, filling enough but you are not stuffed, and have room for dessert. ;) The vibe of the place is cozy and elegant, perfect for a date or dinner with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Philip Tsekouras
Legitimately one of the best burgers I've ever had. My wife and I couldn't get over it. This place is casual, but kind of fancy, and we liked that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danvers Carew
Really enjoyed the cheeseburger with fries. Keep in mind the patties are medium well. Perhaps it’s because I ordered takeout, but I was slightly disappointed with the portion of the fries; I would’ve hoped it filled up the takeout container more.
Staff is a real gem!
It was a beautiful surprise coming back to Toronto and visiting The Maple Leaf Tavern with family.
The space feels warm and cozy, with a whole new kind of clientele. I lived in this neighborhood for nearly 30 years, and I remember when it was mostly Legion regulars and hardcore drinkers, so seeing what it’s become now is honestly eye opening in the best way.
The food was spectacular. The pot pie looked divine, the burrata was excellent, and the cheeseburger was absolutely perfect. Just how I like it, rare.
Service was warm and attentive. Our waitress was thoughtful, informative, and made the experience even better.
Thank you for a wonderful meal. I’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First and only time my wife has ever enjoyed brussel sprouts. Everything was on point though
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were in the area for an event and stopped in for dinner before the event. The service was good and we got seated quickly. The atmosphere is hanging at the local joint. The food menu is small but not in a bad way. They keep to what they can do well. Definitely a spot I would consider returning to see the summer vibe.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great East End Tradition. 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in this evening for a lovely holiday meal with family. We’ve been coming for years and it’s slowly gone downhill from its original roots.
- Brown lettuce
- Pate with no accompaniments except chunks of onion and raspberry jam - no mustard or cornichons
- Steak for our daughter was RARE when requested medium well
- Server incredibly inattentive
- Said we would order apps and then see how we felt about mains - apps were cleared (after awhile) and she came back and asked if we wanted desert?
- Had to ask for drink refills without being offered
- Front door opened and let HUGE cold air drafts in and we were freezing
Just not a great experience at an establishment that used to be our fave
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Just ordered some appetizers to share but the portion sizes were great! Had the fried pork belly which was enjoyable. The tar tar was just ok. The crisp potatoes were very good. Would eat here again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Enjoyed our evening there with friends.
The food was excellent and the service was as well. It's not cheap but you get what you pay for.
The open kitchen inspires confidence in their processes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely would return again and again. My in laws family does boys night once a year here. It’s so good. For starters, we tried shishito peppers, focaccia with whipped maple butter, pork belly, and steak tartare. All were good and I would get whipped maple butter and shishito peppers again. For the main, we got Cavatelli, pork chop, and steak. All were good and cavatelli and pork chop are out of this world fantastic. Sides we got Brussel sprouts, carrots, and fries. All were good and brussel sprouts was the best. For dessert we got sticky toffee and basque cheesecake. Both were good but I loved basque cheesecake more. For drinks, we got chocolate negroni, manhattan, apple pumpkin dark and stormy. I would not get pumpkin dark and stormy but manhattan and chocolate negroni were fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great restaurant and the service is the best!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Maple Leaf Tavern is set in a beautiful old building. Both the bar side and the restaurant side are classy and elegantly designed. They have a nice curated menu, and the food was delicious. Great service. It's a bit more on the expensive side, but it's definitely more upscale and a nice treat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
This was about the 6th time we eaten at the Maple Leaf Tavern and my 1st review of it. If you looking for massive american portions slathered in Cheese this not your place. Its not average bar food by any standard. Alternatively if you want very well prepared comfort food, and great cocktails this is the place you've been looking for. I've had different dishes here and all have been really quite good, the one time I did have something I had ordered before it was as good as I remembered, consistency pays. The staff are attentive and not intrusive and know their stuff.
I'll definitely be back a 7th or an 8th or a ....
Highly recommend the Maple Leaf Tavern.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eggplant main was good, the Tavern Pie was INCREDIBLE! Super creamy and flavorful. The cheesecake was great too. The portions are a good size, filling enough but you are not stuffed, and have room for dessert. ;)
The vibe of the place is cozy and elegant, perfect for a date or dinner with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Legitimately one of the best burgers I've ever had. My wife and I couldn't get over it. This place is casual, but kind of fancy, and we liked that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really enjoyed the cheeseburger with fries. Keep in mind the patties are medium well. Perhaps it’s because I ordered takeout, but I was slightly disappointed with the portion of the fries; I would’ve hoped it filled up the takeout container more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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