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Earl's
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
Square One Shopping Centre100 City Centre Dr
Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9
(905) 897-2925
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
27 reviews for Earl's
Review Highlights
27 reviews in English
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Review from Hina Q.
2/25/2012
I have been here a few times and enjoy it every time. This restaurant is located in the Square One Shopping Mall which is a great thing since meeting up with friends is always a mission when you are all spread around the city...this is central and a great meeting place. It doesn't matter if you meet for a work lunch or a birthday dinner, this place has it all.
The restaurant gives off the feel of a lounge yet it has a full menu from which you can order delicious meals. If you meet up with friends you can sit in the lounge or near the bar and have appetizers along with drinks. The ambiance is very lounge-like with music playing yet it has television sets playing different games of the evening which then gives it the feel of an upscale bar. The people that attend are also business-like and hence, give it the trendy feel.
The staff is very courteous and always professional. I have had to return drinks because they were not to my tasting, and every time the staff was courteous and polite. The food is good but the full menu doesn't have much for vegetarians or seafood for that matter which is why I give it a 4 instead of a 5. -
Review from Oliver G.
Mississauga, ON
2/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
All sections of this restaurant have a great, fun, light-hearted atmosphere, with great smiles all around and excellent smells floating in the air. I always get the Grilled Chicken and Baked Brie Ciabatta because the combination of the baked brie and the fig jam makes this sandwich what it is - wickedawesome. So make sure if you get it, that you can taste both ingredients.
I've been to this place several times and have always had a good time, either sitting at the lounge, the bar, or the dining room. Service has always been amazing, even when we celebrated a family member's birthday here and sat at the bar. The bartenders were friendly and paid close attention to how you wanted you have your drink made and they turned out delicious every time. Mondays is Margarita Monday and they are really good too, in a variety of flavours including lime, mango, and something else....hm....
The bathroom door is greatly decorated with a Superman figure, which just makes this place even more amazing.
Downfall: the restaurant faces the mall on its east side and sometimes seeing people shopping is not very appetizing, but that may be me because I don't like feeling like I'm in a fish bowl. The only thing that I would not recommend is the pad thai but I'm not even sure if they still serve it, and might have likely just been an isolated event since everything else I've tried here has always tasted amazing.
I also recommend the Prawn Dynamite Roll, if you are a sushi fan.
Great place, great atmosphere. Superman at the bathroom dooor, awesome. -
Review from Ben B.
5/24/2012
I've gone here regularly as I tend to be in town on business every 6 months or so. Prices have gone up, while portions and quality have gone down. Beer selection isn't what it used to be.
While the service still great, fish & chips and a pint shouldn't end with me being a dime under $40 after an appropriate tip. -
Review from Michael B.
Toronto, ON
4/2/2012
I was here with some friends during the lunch working on a project. The wait staff was very welcoming and friendly, but my problem with them was the food. As I am a *transitioning* (if that's sort of what you call it) vegetarian, I opted for the salmon salad. The description sounded great, but when it was served, my plate had a lot of mixed greens, and a very small piece of salmon, and very small amounts of goat cheese and squash. I don't understand how they justify charging $18 for a salad that was mainly mixed greens, and hardly any salmon....
The atmosphere is great! I can imagine how great it would be to be there for dinner. And the washrooms were very clean, bright and fancy (and I like how they differentiate the men's and women's washrooms with superman and wonder woman - very different than the usual boring washroom signs!)
Although I'm hardly ever in Mississauga, I hope to come to a location closer to me to give them a second chance; they seem like they could do better. -
Review from Jason B.
9/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
My buddy and I had a great time at Earl's on Monday... right after the driving range and go karting!
On this occasion, I was reminded that the dining experience can be uplifted by the personality of the server... she was chatty, fun and playful... she even played along by choosing a random beer for my buddy and had him guess which one she had selected.
It was Margarita Monday and so I tried their Grapefuit Margarita, on the rocks, featuring their house-made grapefruit syrup.
WOW!
It was the best margarita I've ever had... it reminded me of a time when we used sugar/grapefruit instead of salt/lemon to accompany tequila shots.
I almost ordered a second round of the Grapefuit Margarita but I tried another margarita instead... which comparatively, is not worth mentioning. After that, I tried to convince my buddy to have another round, each ordering a Grapefuit Margarita instead of a beer. I couldn't convince him... but hopefully I've convinced you to try it!
I enjoyed the Spicy Seafood Linguine. It was served with a large prawn and a few small scallops and its flavour was mild. A side of parmesan helped.
Tip: The sushi appetizer is excellent but won't be server with soy or wasabi... ask ahead. -
Review from David X.
Mississauga, ON
5/11/2011
There were a lot of talk about Earl is the hip place to go. All I can say is EPIC FAIL.
1) Service was slow and I mean S-L-O-W, took the waitress a good 9.5 min to just come by and say Hi. Then her next words were 'I will be right back'...5 min later. And it only took 30 min to make me a simple burger...ONLY.
2) The quality of food was horrible. My meat wasn't cooked properly and the bread tasted like it was made 2 days ago. McDonald's have done better on their worst day.
3) They tried to pass off corked wine as a 'new' bottle from a 'brand new' case. When I asked to see the bottle the manager conveniently said they JUST dumped the whole bottle. Now I have managed a restaurant and I know you don't dump the 'new' bottle of wine if it is bad, you go and get your money back from the supplier.
4) I see everyone already bashed on the deafening decibel level, so I won't go there anymore. BUT IT WAS WAY TOO F***ING LOUD IN THERE.
5) My beer glass still had someone else's lip imprint on the it and it reeked of dirty week-old dishwashing water.
So let's summarize - bad service, bad food, bad drinks, bad atmosphere. You are better off saving your money, go on block south to West 50 where the old Dick's were.
ps: 6) WAY over priced for the crap they serve. Shit on a stick tastes better. -
Review from Jason S.
Toronto, ON
6/21/2011
4 stars for the food
2 stars for the sloOoOow service
I came here during dinner service and it was very crowded and noisy. We waited 20 + minutes to be seated but that was expected. The decor is modern, busy and the seats are comfortable. The food portions are huge and quite satisfying. -
Review from Anthony D.
Burlington, ON
2/20/2011
Terrible. Noisy, filthy cutlery and plates. The wait staff was pleasant and attractive, however the one server we had couldn't walk in heels resulting in a dry cleaning.
20 min for drinks, 40 min for entrees.
Unacceptable.
The food I ordered was greasy and hard to eat. The fries were soggy and cold.
3 people ate for 80 dollars and none of us would go back. -
Review from Kimberley N.
Mississauga, ON
Updated - 10/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Me and my friend dropped by for lunch and we decided to both order the bacon cheddar 1/2 pound burger. I don't eat burgers at restaurants quite often but it was DELICIOUS! I also found out later on that my friend who works here was the one who prepared our burgers. Maybe that's why it tasted so good ;).
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7/20/2011
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Review from Derek L.
Oakville, ON
Updated - 11/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
Okay, so maybe this place isn't such a "hidden" gem after-all, since last night when I came here it was surprisingly busy for a wednesday night! I really like this place. I like the feel, the location, and the I like the crowd. Most people there were after work professionals, aged 25 - 45. Something about the service was lacking a bit. 2 waitresses came to take our original orders, and then it took a bit too long for our beers to get to us. But overall the staff was friendly.
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11/21/2010
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Review from Maha K.
7/13/2010
Earl's isn't bad. Maybe it was the company I was with, but I had a great time at this location in Square One. The sandwiches were delicious, their cocktail drinks were $4 (for some Thursday special) and the s'more dessert was a great finish. They even had Brazilian raspberry Caipirinhas on the cocktail drink list.
A little pricey. But unlike the aggressive rumors I've been hearing that Canada has shitty customer service, I actually thought our server was very sweet and diligent. -
Review from Jennifer N.
Toronto, ON
8/19/2008
I really enjoyed Earl's when I was in Vancouver (ate at the Robson Street location). The service was good (and yes, the waitresses are really pretty) and the food was tasty and satisfying.
When Earl's opened their first location in Ontario, I wanted to see if they could live up to their Vancouver siblings. I ordered the same thing I had in Vancouver (Jeera Chicken Curry). It tasted slightly burnt - both the curry and the "naan". They screwed up my mother's order and it took 3 different servers and 2 managers to figure it out. (She wanted shrimp but the server forgot the shrimp and she ended up giving us a small plate of tiny cocktail shrimp to add to the thai green curry dish.)
The servers were slow and were ignorant of the menu/ingredients/how to do their jobs. I'm chalking that up to new restaurant jitters. Hopefully they'll figure that out as the months go by. And true to form, they were of the more attractive persuasion with the cleavage tops and short skirts.
I'm going to pass on Earl's until they work out their numerous kinks. -
Review from Claudia G.
Oakville, ON
2/18/2010
There was a lot of hype behind Earl's, coming from Vancouver. I have seen the restaurant operate on Chef Michael Smith's "Chef Abroad". I have to say, I was quite impressed with the way they ran their business on the show (I did not know they went to such great lengths to purchase the best steaks).
Service: Friendly and full of smiles. Everybody that was working there seemed to be in a great mood, which was a big plus. The down side was that they did not describe the food items very well. I had a few questions and it was not answer very well--as if they have not tried the dishes.
Ambiance: It is modern. Maybe somewhat like Baton Rouge, but more sheek. They seem to be accommodating to larger groups, as they were willing to arrange tables as needed.
Food: There were highs, but some lows. Naturally after watching the TV show, I had a steak, which was cooked very well (medium). Unfortunately the steak lacked seasoning and I found myself wishing for more flavour. The mash potatoes were pretty average, but the candied beets and carrots were quite delicious.
Bill for two people, including two entrees, two drinks and gratuity came to $70.00. Not a cheap dinner out, but not wallet busting either. -
Review from Fred S.
Mississauga, ON
9/5/2010
Coming from Montreal, the Canadian capitol of good food, then going to Vancouver, the Canadian capitol of exceptional chefs, then back to Toronto, I have to say that Toronto is the worst place for good food. Even St. John's, NL, population 3,000 (OK, I don't know, but it's really small) has better food
Earl's at Square 1 in Mississauga is trying to break out of the mold. The food is getting better. I don't really care for such large servings personally, but if you do, then it's gotta be Earl's. The first time I ordered a burger, I didn't think my mouth could open that wide (I was right). My wife had some sort of curry pizza (now, that's ORIGINAL) which she loved. And forget about 1 appetizer per person - 1 appetizer could easily fill 2 people, with just enough room left for dinner
A big disappointment was the McDonald's fries - I don't eat at McDonald's and don't want their 50 cent fries with my burgers. Service has been discussed by everyone and yes, it's good
I look forward to them keeping improving. Maybe they should bring some kitchen staff from Vancouver to really show them what good food tastes like. If any Earl's in the GTA deserves it, it would be Square 1 -
Review from Richie S.
2/11/2010
Not much of a mall-restaurant kinda guy, but my wife dragged me here stating that it was a huge chain out west. Ok, we go.
The place had a quasi-nice decor. Lots of dark wood - not unlike the updated Keg's and Milestone's already out there.
And now, the staff:
My personal take on the setup is that on Friday and Saturday nights, management rent two grey, windowless vans, industrial-sized canvas bags, blow darts and head to downtown clubs. They then tranquilize 19-year-old girls and ship them back to Earl's to serve as hostesses, wait staff and stand-arounds.
Where was Earl's when I was 19?!?! My martini was good, but a good portion spilled as our waitress teetered on her stilettos. Chili Chicken was lacking in heat and not "fiery sweet" at all. I can't recall the wife's dish, as I was concentrating on tube tops and slinky dresses.
Prices are bordering on too expensive for what you get, but I guess you get a free show as well, non?!
I would happily return with me' mates JUST for the bar section, as they look to have several flat screens. And eye-candy. -
Review from Erin H.
Toronto, ON
9/12/2008 1 photo
I think Earl's was erected for the noble man who refuses to go to Hooter's not because he doesn't like the sight of women putting themselves on display but because he likes to tell women that he doesn't go to Hooter's.
Earl's in other words, is a high class Hooters. The waitresses dress skimpily, lean over their tables in that oh so right way, and serve above par burgers and wings. Being of the female orientation I still think Earls is a fun place to go, despite having to grit my teeth when the blond bomb shell grins her Crest whitened teeth at me, shoves her boobs in my face and asks me if I would like the awesome drink special.
There are a variety of choices on the menu, but my tip is to stick to the middle of the road food, burgers, sandwiches, apps (the wings and the dry ribs are excellent) etc. don't stray into the ethnic categories leave that to a restaurant that doesn't hire staff based on breast size. -
Review from Joe C.
8/19/2011
Your typical mid-scale resto chain with young scandalous waitresses to attract the mainstream crowd of young men. Good local place to hang out for some beers with the boys but not so good place for serious food lovers. you have to admit it's a bustling atmosphere and people do enjoy coming here. great location right in square one mall
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Review from Erwin M.
4/5/2010
I had no clue such a restaurant existed until I saw their sign at square one so I had no preconceived ideas as far as my expectations went. I decided to get the burger because I've practically tasted all the burgers in square one and this is what was missing on my list.
A bit pricey compared to the other options in the mall and sadly, it was one of the worst burgers I've had. Knowing what the prices were didn't help and so did the fries. It was dry and thin, the bread was so so and took so long to arrive at my table, and this was at 3pm which is hardly peak hours. I left the place never to return ever again. -
Review from M L.
Mississauga, ON
2/13/2011
Went here after work with some people. Let's see, where do I start?
Upon walking in, the very first thing you notice is how low the ceilings are. You literally need to be a midget to come here. Low ceilings make for a very loud atmosphere, as the sound has no where to travel. Talking to someone right next to you, requires yelling. I didn't like this very much. You can lose your voice if you carry on a 5 minute conversation.
For the guys, the second thing you notice are the girls. No shortage of eye candy here. Although some need to work on their tanning, cause that shiet looks nasty!
This place is normally busy on the weekends.
Terms of food quality, not so great. Only thing worth ordering here is beer food. If you're really wasted, I'm sure everything will taste good!
Would I eat or hang out here again? Probably not. There's much better places, where you don't walk out deaf. -
Review from Diana S.
Mississauga, ON
The atmosphere was ok. Open concept, very loud. The food was nothing special. Safe to say I will not be going back.
Service was friendly. The wait staff was like any other wait staff. Just doing their jobs. The nicest thing about this place was the girls washroom. They put some effort into decorating it :) -
Review from Jasmine L.
North York, ON
9/18/2010
This is probably one of the better chain restaurants around. I would choose to go here over Moxies, Milestones, Spring Rolls or Pickle Barrel. They came from out West, which is where I first encountered them (Edmonton to be exact). I love the atmosphere of this location, and the service is excellent! I am picky about the kinds of food I like, but for a chain restaurant, the food is great. Too bad they are located in Mississauga, but I believe they will soon be opening another one Woodbridge. I would definitely come here again.
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Review from Mike D.
3/29/2011
Great Indian curry and waitresses like Vegas :-)
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Review from maria m.
Brampton, ON
11/3/2010
This place is good for a get together with some friends on a friday nite...no one comes here to have a 5-star dinner....the atmosphere is hip, music is loud, pretty waitress....blah blah blah....its a good hangout for 20-30 somethings or guys who like to gawk at pretty girls... lols.
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Review from A C.
Woodbridge, ON
8/30/2010
I love this place. I go here quite often. Its a nice place, nic decor, and super friendly staff. Highly recommend it.
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Review from Mike P.
Brampton, ON
1/7/2010
Not sure about the earlier reviews from 2008 but I have been to Earl's twice in the last 4.5 months.
The place is beautiful, modern and gives the feeling of a lounge but in a restaurant environment. The place is full of people of all ages, but mostly mid 20's and up. I haven't seen any families but who knows.
Pros - the food is amazing, in the sense that it is a little different then what you get from other restaurants. Their is lots of choices and varieties - the appetizers are really good - they use different ingredients and the quality of the food is pretty premium without of course the premium prices.
Another pro is all the beautiful people who hang out / work there - what?!! i am just saying lol but all joking around everyone is super nice and thats from the staff to the management.
Another pro is the patio, there isn't much of a view but can't go wrong.
Also, someone made a comment about the staff looking too 'hot' i think you get that style in all lounge type atmospheres :P but i can see why someone would remember that ...
Lastly the ethnic food at Earls is amazing! seriously no lie.
Cons - cant think of any cons to tell you the truth - if you are looking for a quiet romantic dinner then stay away from this place ... but if you are looking to break the ice or want to have a relaxed time but still enjoy great food then check out Earls .... -
Review from Brian H.
Mississauga, ON
6/12/2010
The atmosphere is very nice and posh. The service is absolutely terrible and the food is crap. For the higher prices I would expect something at least better than Jack astors, but no. Calamari, crap. Fish and chips, crap. Quesadilla, very crap. And how do you mess up a salad? I mean really. If earls is here in a year I will be very surprised. If you are at square one, go to canyon creek or moxies, better food for the price
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Review from A K.
Toronto, ON
9/18/2010
I was avoiding this place, but I am surprised that I actually enjoyed it! The restaurant was full and had a nice calm atmosphere for a Saturday night. There wee no obnoxious people and it was not annoyingly loud. It was just a great for a few friends to catch up over some drinks. I definitely recommend the spinach dip, it was absolutely delicious. Will visit again.
