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Goods and Provisions
Categories: Nightlife Bars Restaurants Gastropubs Bars, Gastropubs [Edit]
1124 Queen Street EToronto, ON M4M
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
(647) 340-1738
- Hours:
Tue-Thu 6 pm - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 6 pm - 1 am
Sun 10:30 am - 3 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
19 reviews for Goods and Provisions
19 reviews in English
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Review from Corey D.
5/25/2012
This will be brief.
I don't eat pork.
Friend says get the pork platter.
I eat pork.
It's the most amazing pulled pork, rib, pork belly I've ever experienced.
Biscuit and slaw fell flat and our server couldn't make strong drink recs, but otherwise the place is solid. -
Review from Jenny C.
Toronto, ON
5/3/2012
I'm still thinking about my dinner! What a gem!
I'm a huge fan of roast duck and my dish was cooked to perfection and the accompaniment of celeriac mash & brussel sprouts was a great combination to counter balance the richness of the meat and maple sauce. It was well worth the $23 and was more than filling. My friend had the pulled pork platter and gave it the two thumbs up also.
The menu was quite small and mostly meat based (excluding the fish/seafood special) which I don't mind at all, but I wouldn't take any of my vegetarian friends here.
Our server suggested a bottle of red that paired perfectly and his service was excellent. Unfortunately, his counterpart that opened our wine hindered his stellar service and this is the reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5.
The wine was opened right over the middle of our table for 2, so our only option was to sit and watch him open the bottle that was right in our line of view. As we watched, I was a bit grossed out to see his whole hand wrapped right around the opening and was left imagining what sort of horrible germs were now flowing into my glass with the wine. The same server kept knocking me every time he walked past too, even though there seemed to be plenty of space for him to pass. The no credit cards was also a surprise.
Definitely a fan though. I'll be back and will be bringing more friends (although never more than a table of 4 since it's such a cute little place). -
Review from Eric T.
Toronto, ON
I gotta say, G&P is a very solid 4 stars for me! I'm shocked that it has so many mediocre reviews.
Have been twice. Always love the atmosphere and vibe. It's definitely a small place with a great bar, wood paneling and wonderful mood lighting. It's a great cozy place for a drink, a definitely throw back to an the
On the food, a couple of highlights from my recent visit:
-they have KFC, Korean Fried Chicken!!!! It's two drumsticks that are double-fried in duck fat (according to the owner) in a delish sweet, sticky and spicy sauce. It was excellent and reminiscent of KFC I've had in the US (having never been to Korea). I wish they used wings instead, but I'll take it!
-Oysters from New Brunswick were fresh, sweet and fresh - delish!
-terrine board: It was duck themed with duck proscuitto, duck terrine, pickled veggies, cheese and a demi-baguette. Everything was excellent, but felt pricey at $17
-Beef brisket poutine: Wonderful shoestring fries covered with tender beef brisket in a foie gras sauce and cheese curds. Indulgently marvelous!
-Pork platter: Ribs were excellent! Dry smoked, but super tender. Baked beans were gooey, smokey and delish! We didn't love the biscuit, pulled pork and coleslaw. It was dry and cold...only miss of the evening
-Drinks: maplewood, dark and stormy, and a tempernillo. All excellent!
-Dessert: Pecan pie. Delicious, but wish it wasn't served cold!
Yes, they're chef left in Feb, but the food quality hasn't decreased imo! -
Review from Derek P.
Toronto, ON
4/25/2012
Typically there are long waits for tables. It's a small place. We lucked out. Go in small parties (i.e. no more than four). Great drink selection. Campari as a bitter in a sazerac is a nice change of pace from absinthe. I think my server almost gasped though when I asked to sub rye for bourbon in mine. They have such a great selection and I love bourbon so. I simply couldn't help myself. If you're already serving a sazerac with campari it's not as if my substitution suddenly bastardized the drink.
The menu is tiny and often changed. Seemingly overpriced for what you get. But I should be a fat bastard for the amount that I like to eat. I was also silly enough to order the beef poutine with foie gras. Wait, they're also silly for having it as a dish on the menu. Of course I couldn't taste the foie gras with everything else competing for my tongue. All it did was make the dish too salty. It also was the most inexpensive main at $25, Mains range between $25-40. The beef was nice though. I get the impression their cuts of meat are lovely.
Nice atmosphere. A tad on the loud side though, so not great for a first date. Go with friends on a nice night out. And don't order the poutine.
My one HUGE complaint: Don't charge $30 for an entree and only accept cash/debit. It reeks of impropriety.Comment from Nikki A. of Goods and Provisions 4/27/2012
Hello to all of our G & P customers. I am the owner and just… More » -
Review from Doris L.
Toronto, ON
3/31/2012
Took my friend there for his birthday. We both like the atmosphere here, laid back, casual yet there's some warmth to it.
I enjoyed Penecillin cocktail. Drinks are decent here. We had
The terrine board was nice. I enjoyed it for the most part. We shared the streak frites and pork plate. My friend did a great job on the fries that came with it. The pulled pork portion was nice. The rib was nothing special, i wish I could send it back. Mains were not memorable at all. What saved the experience was the pecan pie was actually good served ond the cold side! Would i come back? Probably not for dinner. For a quick drink and a snack, I'd hang there again. -
Review from Daniel O.
3/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Popped into Goods & Provisions Friday night for a late dinner & drinks with a couple friends.
The space is gorgeous, dark wood, vintage portraits on the walls & great industrial vintage furniture. This place would co-exist well on Ossington or West Queen West.
Ordered drinks first, three Old-Fashions & a Manhattan ($12 each). Cocktails are expertly crafted and very good.
Two of us needed dinner, the other two just snacks. For the table we ordered the bone marrow appetizer ($9). One large bone, roasted perfectly with toasted bread and parsley salad. The boys got a dozen oysters, and Mark and I got Steak Frites. The steak of the night was flank steak. It was cooked well to medium rare, but when it hit our table, it was super rubbery. Not so great. The frites were delicious, seasoned very well.
After another round of drinks, our bill came and it was $190. Kinda steep for the little food we got and the drinks.
Will definitely go again, but probably just for cocktails. -
Review from Robin B.
Toronto, ON
5/6/2012
The ambiance and service is very nice. It is a cool space with a nice bar and freshly shucked oysters at the bar are a treat.
My problem is with the cooking. The pork belly on the ceasar salad is great but the salad itself is drenched with dressing. For the entrees, the chef is using too much salt across the board. The steak and frites is super salty. Even the wilted greens were too salty! The duck is better but the flavour of the sauce has too much sweetness and caramel taste. I feel bad writing this as they are very friendly and given the other reviews this may have been an off night. -
Review from Tina H.
1/15/2012
There was a 45 minute wait for a table and nothing else was within walking distance so we decided to stick it out. The atmosphere is dimly lit. Very nice interior. Homey and cozy feeling. I loved the look and feel of the place.
Elaborate bourbon menu. I tried a Baker's 7-year bourbon on the rocks and it was good. The Penicillin cocktail with two different types of scotch, ginger beer and lime was like an amazingly glorified scotch and ginger. I loved it. They do amazing bourbon and scotch stuff here. I'd definitely suggest it over the wine. My friend ordered a red wine and I tried some and it was nothing special so I was glad I went on the bourbon (and scotch) trail.
Salad was mostly all arugula, which was a nice surprise as that's my favourite green. I don't remember what else was on it but I know that I liked it.
I ordered the steak frites. The fries were deliciously flavoured with herbs and were cooked in duck fat (one of my favourites!) Unfortunately the steak came out overcooked (medium when I ordered medium rare) so I had to send it back but they were more than happy to make sure I was happy with my meal and they made it again, putting a rush on it so it came back out ASAP, which was lovely of them. They brought out some croquettes to nibble on until my steak came and those were delicious. That was a nice gesture. Normally I don't order things like croquettes but the smoked pulled pork filling, among other things, made those things delicious. They also comped a dessert that we decided to split because we were full. Free croquettes and dessert to make up for the overcooked steak that they quickly replaced? Wow, I was impressed.
In service, they went above and beyond the call of duty when it came to my not being happy with the steak. I was actually quite impressed at how much they cared and fixed the problem tenfold. It's rare to get that kind of apology from a restaurant.
The drinks were amazing and I still think about that Penicillin cocktail. Get it if you like the peaty smokiness of scotch and are feeling for a cocktail. They also have a Pimm's lemonade cocktail, which would've been my second choice probably, as I love Pimm's and it's hard to find in Toronto bars.
Glad we waited for the table; I can see why there would be a wait. Excellent cocktail menu, excellent food at that price, and the amazing service was the icing on the cake that made me fall in love with this place. I love any place that shows that they value their customers and they did that way more than I was expecting. Amazing! I can't wait to go back.Listed in: My "Go Back to this…
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Review from Shaam M.
Toronto, ON
4/6/2012
Fantastic!! The bone marrow was generous and tasty. The Caesar was delicious with whole mustard. The duck was perfectly cooked with a beautifully smoked Swiss chard. Service was outstanding. Knowledgeable, friendly and well paced. The restaurant itself is cozy and unique. Overall a bloody AMAZING restaurant. GO HERE!!!
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Review from Gary S.
Maybe I was expecting too much from reviews and blogs but I wasn't blown away however I would say it's definitely above average compared to other TO restaurants. Great ambiance and service.
The food was different but as mentioned not blown away, was kinda expecting to be blown away like how I was when I had really good tapas in Barcelona. Anyhow the 2 special appetizers were blood sausage on toast with creme fresh and pulled pork croquette. Both were intriguing but I'm not dieing to try it again.
The main was Korean tacos, which to me basically just tasted like it was described, I was expecting some kinda new combined taste but the ingredients were really fresh. Steak was really tender but maybe too much butter, the duck fat frets just tasted like regular fries?
I'm in the DT core so I probably won't be back out to the east side, instead if I'm in the area I'll probably go to Chino Locos again. -
Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
11/26/2011
These guys know a thing about service and treating customers right, and I would definitely return if I lived closer to the area. It's only been open for a short while, but the place was packed by 630PM.
It may be a bit on the pricey side, but their Korean tacos were pork belly-licious and the terrine board of the day featured foie gras that was so smooth and amazing, I almost wanted to bring it back up an eat it all over again.
(But that would be gross, so I didn't.) -
Review from Phatty G.
Toronto, ON
2/24/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I'd been meaning to try G&P for the longest time since I live right down the street and I finally decided to stop by with a friend on my way home. Got here last night around 6:15pm (Thursday night) and I had expected it to be busy but it was still early on in the evening. The place is dimly lit with dark wood panelling, similar to The Comrade (same owners as someone else below mentioned) but with small tables for dining (no big comfy lounge chairs here). The tables could be moved around, and can probably accommodate a group as large as 8 though I don't recommend it. Stick to a group of 2-4 for a more pleasurable dining experience.
After being seated, the manager came around to describe a number of menu items to us, but at one point I started zoning out...I have the attention span of a sparrow. I know it is part of the experience, but it was just a little too long winded. There were a lot of things we wanted to order (rabbit rillette, terrine & cheese platter, quail egg tempura, etc) but since we were here for a "snack", we settled on the following:
* Oxtail poutine ($10) - DELICIOUS. Skinny fries, cheese curds, oxtail in red wine jus. It's a pretty heavy dish so make it a share plate. We devoured this really quickly. This was my favourite dish.
* Oysters ($14 half doz., $27 doz.) - They had 2 different types of oysters last night: St. Simon (New Brunswick) and some PEI oyster (could have been Malpeques). They were SO FRESH. I thought they would bring us 3 of each but we received all PEI oysters. I guess that's our fault for not asking for 3 of each instead.
* Bone Marrow ($9? $10?) - There was a good 20 minute wait after finishing our poutine and oysters before this arrived. It was served with toast, a small parsley salad with red onions and capers, and sea salt sprinkled on the side of the plate. The bone was about 4-5 inches. My friend thought it tasted perfect; I've had better. It was good because it was bone marrow, not because it was prepared any differently than anywhere else.
Can't comment on the drinks at G&P since I gave up booze for Lent. How upsetting since they had an interesting wine list and a good (but small) beer selection.
When the bill came, I noticed we were charged $10 each for our bone marrows. I was going to ask about that since the menu listed it at $9, but I was exhausted and wanted to leave.
Based on my experience here, I would return to try the other menu items (and drinks), but I do feel that G&P is overrated. Cool vibe, but that alone isn't enough to warrant 4 stars at this time. I'll update again later on. -
Review from Jennifer M.
Toronto, ON
12/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Goods & Provisions is unique, to say the least. Gorgeous interior with dark wood panelled walls, reclaimed doors, taxidermy, antique and eclectic furnishings done right and just the right heaviness to be cozy. Burly lumberjack-shirted-upturned-moustached men buzz about taking orders and slinging vintage cocktails. This bar is very "bourbon" but I sampled a Pimms and lemonade that was delicious. I ordered another and the second was too light on the booze, too watery and disappointing. the SO had beer and we slit the daily terrine plater with pickled veg.
The menu is sparse, its more for drinks and snacks then full meals. Get here early, as it is always full. Welcome addition to the neighbourhood, I'll be back. -
Review from Mel C.
Toronto, ON
10/21/2011
Wow...it just opened last week and last night was my first foray in but definitely not my last. First off, the menu is definitely not your average pub fare. There are no burgers or grilled chicken wraps on this menu so if that is your sort of thing keep walking. The food is french, carefully prepared and presented and every mouthful is nothing short of amazing.
My friends and I shared the duck fat frites, perfectly cooked and seasoned with pepper and thyme and served with a spicy mayo dip. We also shared the tacos, pork belly and cheek with kim chi on a mayo base with coriander and a slice of lime. The tortillas were fresh. It was wonderful. Finally we split the terrine platter. In retrospect we recalled it was supposed to include goats milk cheese which we didnt get but we were too busy stuffing ourselves with oxtail terrine, grainy mustard and gherkins on fresh baguette and devilled eggs to notice.
Our neighbours had the bone marrow which definitely looked worth a try given his expressions of enjoyment. There were more pedestrian dishes such as pork chops and flatiron steak frites which looked equally well prepared as they were carried past our table. Regretfully they sold out of the grilled sardines before we ordered.
I'll definitely be back. I recommend getting there reasonably early though or seeing if they will take a reservation because by 7 on a Thursday night it was packed (only about 12 tables and bar seating and not really suitable for groups greater than 4). -
Review from pat a.
Toronto, ON
11/17/2011
Deliciousness. I've been twice.
The first time, I started with the bone marrow & parsley salad.
It was textbook perfect. The bone had been sliced in half lengthwise and grilled until everything was cooked, but not to the point that the fat has all melted and disappeared. The parsley salad cut the richness of the plate beautifully.
After being so bad, I had to be good: had their grilled Pacific sardines with salad. Another dish that was done beautifully! The bones were nice and crispy and I ate them. Ate the cheeks off the head, but I confess, I didn't eat the whole head. Good salad accompanied the sardines.
Finished off, that first night, by deciding I needed some carbohydrates, so I ordered the duck fat frites. Yes, I'll be having those again, but I'm going to have to ration myself and only have them after I've either walked 10km or biked 30km. Very delicious.
Second time was tonight, a Thursday night. I got there before 7pm, and there was still lots of seating. Chose a Laily Vidal and a half-dozen oysters (Malpeques). The oysters were fresh and lovely and perfectly shucked -- no shell bits! Hooray. Some places make a big deal out of having a bazillion sauces for their oysters. These were served in simplicity: a couple of slices of lemon, some freshly grated horseradish, and a bottle of Tabasco if one wants some heat. Great buy: 6 for $13.00
Following that, I switched to Laily Cabernet/Merlot and had the terrine plate. Tonight it was a foie gras terrine -- I thought it tasted like apple, so I had the waiter enquire, and no, it wasn't calvados, it was Armagnac, so the sweet fruit flavour was grapes. Was accompanied by a nice fresh roll, marinated olives (nicoise, green, and some salt-cured) some house-preserved pickles (English pickled onions, pickled carrot) and a nice pile of shaved black Chevre from Quebec. They weren't sure where in Quebec the Chevre was from, but when I Google it, looks like it's this one: http://www.chasingthec... .
Place was almost full by the time I left at 8pm, and the sound volume (and music) were getting loud.
Lighting is dark: I was reading "Le Ventre de Paris" on my iPod, and felt like I was in a French bistro lit by a few candles. Atmospherically it worked :-)
I'll be back, again and again. The menu switches, and there are always new things to try. -
Review from Rich G.
Leslieville, Toronto, ON
1/26/2012
So tried this place out last night. It's a bit overrated I'd say...it's Yorkville prices without the Yorkville experience. Very limited menu though the service was excellent. Whatever you do DO NOT get the 'Meat Pie'...it's by far the worst item on the menu. The best is likely the shellfish soup - ask them to add a bit of spice to it if you like. I likely wouldn't go back here.
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Review from Paul R.
Toronto, ON
11/14/2011
Great food and great service. I'll be back.
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Review from Ryan M.
Toronto, ON
2/6/2012
The chef has left , no word as to what will be happening going forward.
Comment from Nikki A. of Goods and Provisions 4/27/2012
Chef Sean Simons, former executive chef of Mortons… More » -
Review from Matthew G.
Toronto, ON
10/26/2011
Great saloon-y feel. Amazing rye-based cocktails (e.g., Sazerac and a refreshingly dry Manhattan). I'm definitely coming back.
