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Crème Brasserie
Categories: Restaurants French Restaurants Cafes French, Cafes [Edit]
162 Cumberland StToronto, ON M5R 3N5
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
(416) 962-7363
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11:30 am - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Validated
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for Crème Brasserie
5 reviews in English
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Review from AXIspa Y.
Toronto, ON
5/12/2012
Thank you Creme for the wonderful service you gave the bridal party we had here at Axispa. You guys are truly awesome. Food is amazing all the guest loved the selection.
Axispa -
Review from Cindy H.
3/30/2012
With our Travelzoo voucher for a 2-person dinner, we arrived around 6:00pm and were seated immediately, with a very friendly waiter.
For appetizers, we chose the escargot and grilled shrimp cocktail. Both plates were a big hit. The escargot was prepared in a delicious sauce. The shrimp was grilled to perfection and quite large in serving size.
We ordered the scallops and 6 oz filet mignon for our entrees. We found the wait time to be quite long between the appetizer and entree course, as more customers started arriving. When the food did arrive, both the scallops and steak were cooked nicely.
The wait for dessert took even longer. Interestingly enough, the 2 servers were also responsible for making drinks behind the bar. I think this really slowed up the service. The Manager did a good job of pitching in, but it also became apparent who the high profile clients were.
We shared the creme brulee for dessert. Although the top sugar coating was crispy, the inside was quite cold, specifically the blueberries. I guess we were expecting it to be a bit warmer, seeing as it took a while to arrive.
We found the experience seemed to go downhill as dinner progressed. Overall, we were satisfied but not sure there's a desire to return, especially at Yorkville prices. -
Review from Kristy P.
Toronto, ON
2/12/2012 6 photos
I've always been skeptic about the Summer & Winterlicious events because most of my dining experiences at the participating restaurants have always left me wanting more... more food (usually meh) and more customer service (usually ignorant).
I left Creme Brasserie with a happy tummy and a big smile on my face.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, my party and I were greeted by a joyful maitre d'. He gave us a table right beside the window so we could enjoy Yorkville by night :) We ordered from their Winterlicious menu ($35/head) and our waitress was very cheery yet professional and helpful. So far, the dining experience started off with a good vibe.
APPETIZERS: A friend and I got the grilled calamari and another friend got the soup (forgot what it's called, but I attached the pic). The calamari was AMAZING. No fishy seafood smell and it's grilled to perfection. Even the asparagus that came with it tasted so divine. My friend who ordered the soup also enjoyed hers very much.
MAINS: I got the cornish hen and the two friends got the striped bass, which was later substituted by monkfish because they ran out of the bass. My chicken was great. It was crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. The gravy with pecans and dried cranberries brought enough sweetness to the dish. I loved it. My friends seemed to enjoy their fish dish as well, though they were a bit disappointed that the texture of the fish was rather flakey.
DESSERTS: I got the chocolate crepe and they got the creme brûlée. I was surprised to see that the dish was not just a regular crepe with choco sauce, but the crepe itself was a choco crepe with choco sauce!! Choco overload = YUMM-O. The two girls raved about their creme brûlée, so I'll take their words for it :)
We each ordered a glass of Pinot to accompany our meals ($12/glass). Our tab came out to be $60/head incl. tips and taxes.
Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Creme Brasserie and I would definitely go back there to celebrate special occasions (hey, it ain't cheap! :p) Our waitress was very attentive from the beginning til' the end. She even yelled out goodbye and waved excitingly from the back of the restaurant when she saw us leaving (she was cleaning another table). It was a pretty pricey dinner, but it's worth it :) -
Review from Ashley P.
Toronto, ON
1/31/2012
I had a dinner voucher for here: 3-course meal for 2. It was a really good value, this place had good reviews -- so I decided to jump on it.
I am SO happy that I did. We came here on night on the weekend, it was busy, but we made reservations ahead of time. We were the youngest couple in the room, but that was alright because our waitress was very pleasant with us.
We started off with the Salmon Mousse. It was alright, too fishy tasting for my liking.
For the entree, I had the Filet mignon. It was delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal; cooked to perfection.
For dessert, we shared the creme brulee. I am very very picky when it comes to creme brulee, and this did not disappoint. The top was torched just before being served, which made it crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
I believe it was the manager that served us our entrees. I saw him serve nearly every table's entrees and say goodbye to everyone when they left. He was very friendly and took pride in his work.
The food was great, would I say it's the best in the city? I'm not sure, but it comes pretty close. The service was excellent, some of the best service I've experienced in Toronto. I highly recommend this place, prices are on par with the rest of Yorkville and the food does not disappoint. -
Review from Krystal F.
Toronto, ON
2/24/2011
My husband insisted on taking me out to dinner to cheer me up after a really tough day and Creme was somewhere we have been meaning to try for a long time. Tucked away in the courtyard behind the Four Seasons, I was pleasantly surprised at how lovely this restaurant was. The ambiance was very warm and romantic. I had the Brandade to start which was sumptuous, followed by the strip which now looking back, wish I would have tried something more unique from the mains, but none the less, the steak was great. Having a sweet tooth, I couldn't resist the warm chocolate crepes for dessert. Filled with banana and strawberry and topped with rich chocolate sauce, this warm and gooey dessert was served with home made bourbon ice cream and was perfect for sharing. It truly was delightful on the palette. There's nothing more comforting than a fabulous meal. Definitely will be returning.
Specialties
Tucked away in the Renaissance Courtyard, Crème Brasserie is an oasis of tranquility and serenity. A sophisticated, warm and cozy restaurant located in the heart of Toronto's Yorkville with a menu compiled of simple, elegant French inspired classics with an emphasis on flavour and quality ingredients.
