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Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
Category: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
1060 Don Mills RdToronto, ON
(416) 331-9238
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 11 am - 1 am
Thu-Sat 11 am - 2 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
8 reviews in English
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Review from Johnny H.
Toronto, ON
I walked in expecting a two-star quality food and service. And I walked out with a four-star satisfaction.
I've been to Jack Astor's quite a few times. And that was quite long ago. By long ago, I mean around 2002-2003. This Jack Astor location on Don Mills is one of the 3 I've been to (the other two include Scarborough Town Center and Airport). Mom would drop by at Metro (was called Dominion back then) after church. Then we went to Jack Astor's a couple of times for a quick lunch. My god... That was the worst French onion soup I'd ever had in my life! I remember mom having some wok, and she was very disgusted as well.
So what brought me back to this restaurant? Well, we didn't feel like going to Joey or Bier Markt. And they were full anyways. So we reluctantly resorted to Jack Astor's.
The first thing I noticed is that the interior doesn't look cheap or dingy at all. There are nice upscale touches as well. Best of all, the vibe was very energetic.
We were seated at a booth. It was very cozy and inviting. It gave us a sense of personal space. The table was reasonable size, but it was rather small. I noticed that the booth seats don't have enough space between them. Be careless when you're stretching, and you might headbutt into another diner's head. The noise level is on the high side. The service was a bit slow. It took too much time until our drinks arrived. And our server forgot to bring water. However the server was attentive, and occasionally checked on us.
We shared lobster and crab dip. The dipping sauce was excellent. It actually had pronounced lobster/crab flavor. It wasn't too pungent either. So it provided a soothing feel. The sweetness of the meat was complimented by cheese, jalapeno (?) and some other veggies. However, I have to mention that it was a bit salty. And there was an overall sense of cheapness in the taste. But who am I to say this? After all, I'm dining at a restaurant that has donkey's butt as its logo.
We ordered mojito and Manhattan. Those two drinks were not available on the menu. So the bartender specially made them for us ($8 each). And they were lovely. I also had a glass of some berry martini (sorry... forgot the name), and that was very delicious as well. If you want to order it, it is the one on the left bottom part of martini section on the menu.
Overall, I was very impressed with the restaurant. I would even consider this place a better alternative to Pickle Barrel. But in order to actually make such a claim, I will have to go back to try more items on the menu. And I definitely will. -
Review from Sandra M.
12/24/2011
High school cafeteria food quality to match the abundant number of waitresses dressed in school girl kilts. My hamburger was tasteless. Likeaphenomena liked her Asian Chicken Salad and the Little K managed to slurp down half her beer and cheddar soup.
Entertainment was provided by the antics in the kitchen. My chair pointed directly into the path of the kitchen entrance and before long I was transfixed by my own personal viewing of Kitchen Confidential. The chef was fortified by a can of Red Bull and an assistant helped himself to fries waiting for pick-up. Perhaps that's why half my portion cup of fries was empty? And who knew that you could wipe out a dirty plate with a serviette and use it again? Sorry, but no. The Little K, who has official kitchen restaurant experience, told me that I should relax and enjoy the exposure to extra germs. A bonus: the night's experience might help me develop new antibodies for the next super-bug to come along. -
Review from bold c.
Toronto, ON
7/17/2011
American Food. 3.5 stars.
1. Fish and chips with seasoning. Average
2. Vegetable burger with yam chips. Average
3. Beverages. Above average. Beer was good value for money
4. Service. Above Average. Friendly, fast and responsive.
Would recommend this location for clients.
Relaxed patio without the drama of the other locations. -
Review from Keith C.
11/6/2010
I've been here before they did the renovation and after they did it. The attitude here just completely changed after they did the renovation and the waiters think they are hot stuff and that you should be honored to be eating in there. Well. I went here with a couple of friends for lunch and requested a table where we could watch some tv. So of course they throw us somewhere where the view is terrible and I make them move us to another table. Oh. The place is not packed at all. It's about 1/4 full.
Well. We start looking over the menu and the smoke alarm starts beeping. Except that there is no smoke. So they just leave it and let it keep beeping. The noise got so annoying that I asked our waiter if he could do something about it. He looks at me and says "What? You don't like our music?" while continuing to stare me down after his smart ass remark. So of course I say, "Ya. Very funny. Seriously. Unplug it like any normal person would do because there's obviously no f@#(*!g smoke." Yes. I am pissed. He gives me a look and walks away. The noise continues to beep and other customers are starting to complain. At this point, we've had enough and just leave. -
Review from Abbey A.
Toronto, ON
1/13/2011
That was very unfortunate that Keith had such a negative experience. My husband got some gift certificates for Christmas and we went for our first visit, for lunch, a couple of weeks ago. We found our waitress very friendly and I was impressed by the large selection the menu offered. The food was excellent and as we are both trying to do the healthier eating thing, I was glad to see some good options other than the usual battered/deep fried everything.
All in all it was a very good experience and as we still have some money left on the certificates, we will definitely be going back.
I really think that Keith should give them another chance. Maybe your wait staff that day were having a bad day or they were just a**holes but I do understand how one bad experience does tend to turn you off for good. -
Review from maverick m.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2011
Very impressed. Food quality was excellent and reasonably priced. Chicken fingers are excellent. Food is very fresh and well prepared. Would avoid the Thai summer rolls because as delicious as they are, one would need about a dozen to feel like it's a meal. I plan to be a regular here.
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Review from Marc S.
8/9/2011
Not a bad chain restaurant. Garlic bread was good. Lettuce wraps were good. Jerk pork was good. Milkshake was good. Added a star because the server brought a big bottle of cock sauce (Huy Fong Sriracha) to the table.
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Review from Nadia O.
Toronto, ON
8/25/2011
Couldn't believe that a veggie burger at a bar could be so good! It's a fun place to go with a group of people and the waiters/waitresses are really cool. Reasonably priced, an upbeat atmosphere with pool tables and great drinks, this is one of my favorite hot spots to spend a Friday night with coworkers after a long week.
