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Remy's Restaurant
Categories: Nightlife Bars Restaurants Bars, Restaurants [Edit]
115 Yorkville AveToronto, ON M5R 1C1
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
(416) 968-9429
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11:30 am - 2 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
26 reviews for Remy's Restaurant
Review Highlights
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"...forward to many more rooftop patio nights at Remy's this..." In 7 reviews -
"Good people watching too." In 3 reviews -
"The service was excellent throughout;providing exactly the..." In 2 reviews
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26 reviews in English
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Review from Johnny H.
Toronto, ON
5/22/2012 1 photo
I've always liked Remy's for its calm and quiet atmosphere. Since everyone is hanging out in the patio, the main floor is always empty. Great place to have a conversation with your friend or loved one. Even in winter, the place is relaxing to dine at since there is no excessive noise.
Service is excellent. The food is just above average at best. I used to come here for lamb, but they don't serve it anymore. The mussels, scallops and coconut shrimps are nice, but they could use a bit more imagination with their appetizers. They taste nice, but there isn't really anything special about them that can set this restaurant apart from others.
Pasta menu is interesting. Some of them, I think, are homemade while others are store-bought. But I cannot argue about the taste. They were excellent. It's just that some genuine texture was missing. My favorite is salmon penne.
The NY striploin was always cooked to perfection. But it was missing a touch of subtle expertise that completes the flavor. The salmon was dry. But the chicken dishes from entree were moist and juicy.
Overall, the food doesn't insult you but it doesn't blow your mind away either. For me, the food is just an accessory to have a quiet atmosphere to have a gentle pleasant talk with my friend.
They take both credit and debit. -
Review from Ehsan F.
Richmond Hill, ON
5/26/2012 4 photos
Honesty they should change their name to Remy's Bar or Lounge because their food terrible. We ordered 5 items from their menu.
- Greek salad was no better than one of those Dole salad mix bags (except the lettuce had already wilted)
- Fried calamari was cold and greasy and came with a side of ketchup
- The fish in the fish and chips was also greasy and did not taste very fresh
- Enchilada was essentially a hot pocket and came with salsa courtesy of Tostitos
- Remy's wrap was also nothing especial.
I was basically completely disappointed with every aspect of the restaurant from the cheap wobbly plastic patio furniture to the food and service. I was so surprised to run into such a shabby place in Yorkville of all places. I can not imagine anyone wanting to return to Remy's for the food. They do have a full bar with variety of drinks if you are looking for a spot to drink. -
Review from Nadia A.
5/7/2012
We came here for brunch on Sunday.
This place has a nice patio area and on a sunny day it is nice to have a brunch here.
The food was average. I had omelette with asparagus and smoked salmon. I liked the idea but salmon was too dry and omelette was just ok. -
Review from Maheen M.
5/2/2012
My SO and I stopped in for drinks before our Hot Docs movie and we got to pick our seats when we walked in. It took over 10 minutes to get drink menus and our order in. I asked for two glasses of water alongside our drinks but our server fail to bring them over even after I reminded her after she bought over our drinks. The place was only half filled with patrons so I do not understand why service was such a fali.
The overall atmosphere is like a dated lounge, they have leather lounge chairs which adds character to the place. I can imagine it being a happening spot on a Friday or Saturday among the Yorkville folks.
I would be interested to try our their food menu only if their service improves. -
Review from V V.
Toronto, ON
3/14/2012
Overall it's the best patio in Yorkville to have some drinks in the summer. A few pints or a pitcher of sangria and some good company makes for a good night. It's pretty busy between Thursday and Sunday so there is the chance of a line up.
Food overall is decent, but it's more of an accompaniment for drinks than a reason to actually go here. -
Review from Paul M.
Toronto, ON
7/12/2011
As far as rooftop patio's goes, Remy's hits the mark. Even on a Monday night the crowd was lively and the ambiance definitely hit the mark. At times it felt like I was in Europe with shrubs and trees lining half of the patio and it's proximity to a few other bars just an ear shot away.
All in all I'd say Remy's is a great spot to catch up with some friends or to head to for a drink after dinner at one of Yorkville's many restaurants.
Of course, since Remy's is located in Yorkville you can expect to pay premium prices on drinks which will leave your wallet feeling significantly lighter as midnight approaches. There were a few Ferrari's and Masteri's on the street but none of them were mine, so the $7.50 bottle of beer and $13 apple martini means I'll have to walk instead of taking the TTC to work this week.
The Good: The patio vibe in the summertime
The Bad: Drink Prices
The Ugly: My bank account -
Review from Tina H.
8/13/2011
Busy on a Friday night for dinner so we had to wait at the bar for a table. Servers and hostesses are friendly but the male bartender that served us was not and served a larger group before us even though we were there first. Service is pretty quick considering how busy it was. We were in a hurry so this was especially appreciated. We had to flag them down but our food came pretty quickly and so did the bill after we ordered/asked for them.
They have a nice rooftop patio.
Food and wine are expensive for what they are but it's Yorkville so I guess that makes sense. The Chardonnay I tried was not very good but the sauvignon blanc from New Zealand was delicious!
The Yorkville Salad had chicken on it. It was THE WORST salad I've had in a very long time. The chicken was overcooked, dry and hardly seasoned. There was hardly any dressing on it. It tasted pretty cheap, like everything was thrown together without a thought. The combination when read off the menu sounds delicious, similar to a salad they have at Milestones, but it's definitely not nearly as good. Terrible. I was going to send it back but we were in a hurry so I ate what I could. It's too bad because I wanted to eat something healthy but it ended up tasting bad.
I would be reluctant to go here again but if I did I'd come for wine and some appetizers maybe, in hopes of a better food experience. -
Review from Mauricio A.
Toronto, ON
6/22/2011
I have been coming here for about 10 years now. To be honest, not *my* popular to go.
The first couple of times I came out, about a decade ago, they use to have a drink menu set in an alphabetical order and a girl (friend) and I went through the entire menu during a summer at their patio. NOW , THAT WAS COOL. A lesson learned back then? The drink called "A Godfather," it's truly, nasty and disgusting. Pure alcohol.
But ever since then, I only use the location when I have a large party and when, well, Hemingway across the street is full.
Don't get me wrong, Remy's has a modern decor, a dance floor and a large patio which in my opinion is nicer to be in than Hemingway's. Since Remy's patio is rather long and the tables are set farther apart, which gives a more refined look.
The minuses is that as far as I have been/walked by the place the dance floor is always deserted even when the music is pumping, so I would not go there to dance. Also once, at a party on the 2nd floor -- indoors not the patio bar-- bartenders were only selling bottles (even though beer tabs where at the bar) but when I headed downstairs they sold me a pint no problem at about the same price as a bottle. It's wasn't my party so I do not know if they had an understanding or what but I felt that it was kind of scam-ish of the place. After that, everyone who saw me get one, began doing it too. Bartenders did not seem too pleased so then they asked for us not to walk up and down stairs holding pints. Fair. Still scam-ish about the beer though.
I have never tried any of their food since to be honest their menu does not compel *me* so I only go there for drinks. However some of my friends have had some and they reported nothing special. So the only thing I would suggest is to try it yourself.
So in the end, the best reason to go to Remy's is to enjoy a few drinks in their patio. Keep in mind that it can get kinda of busy. I would even suggest it a as laid-back third date place if you are going just for drinks. Also I have seen that it is a cool place for a girl's night out.
On a funny note, if you are there at the patio, check the east side. Someone lives there, and they have a balcony which overlooks into the patio. Man, that would suck if you need to get up early, since it can get quite loud on a Friday night. Also, I have seen them try to have a brunch in the mornings, not the best place to have one if they appreciate their privacy.
If you want a central place, with a patio that feel more like a martini bar than a pub-ish, then this place fits the bill.Listed in: My Reviews
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Review from Thomas H.
4/16/2011
Remy's does a little bit of everything.
They have a bar area for drinks. Another small bar/dancefloor area. A dining room. And a rooftop patio that is pretty good in the summer.
They're kind of a "jack of all trades, master of none"
Remy's isn't really my 1st choice for anything, but they're a good backup for everything. -
Review from Nick S.
7/4/2011
Remy's is a great place to sit outside on the upstairs patio on a Saturday afternoon. They have a lot of good beers on tap, and though a bit pricey, the location offers top-notch people watching.
The food, while simply presented (and also a bit pricey) is solid, and the staff are friendly and prompt. The blackened chicken caesar salad is a good choice, as are the sliders.
One note about the sliders though - the menu says they come with "swiss cheese, BBQ sauce and sauteed garlic and onions". What that actually means is you get one slider with swiss cheese, one slider with BBQ sauce, etc. Not the biggest deal, but a bit of a misdirect. -
Review from Katrina L.
Richmond Hill, ON
8/18/2009
I've been here a few times but only for drinks, this past time was drinks as well but food came along for the ride. On a gorgeous day, sitting up on the patio was the best. It was a little bit too warm as the plastic chairs kept sticking to my legs but still very nice.
I had the sangria (pitcher of course) and it tasted pretty darn good. Price is a little steep at $25 but not bad for what you get in return. I ordered the California grilled chicken sandwich, it was phenomenal. It came with a side of salad verde and it had lettuce, tomato, mayo and bacon in the sandwich. Excellent choice and I overheard many passersby say that they were interested in the yummy looking sandwich.
I would say that the patio is much better than sitting inside which has an old establishment feel to it that I'm not too impressed by. This place needs some serious reno but for a nice day on the patio, this place is top notch. -
Review from Trevor T.
Toronto, ON
5/24/2010
We were at Remy's on a beautiful spring afternoon and absolutely loved the rooftop patio. We had a perfect spot in the sun and couldn't have asked for much more in that department.
The food and drinks were a different story...
I wanted something light, so went with the fish crepes. I know that doesn't sound like a great idea at a pub-style place, but I figured they wouldn't have them on the menu if they couldn't do them properly. How wrong I was!!
They were an absolute disaster. Little bits of frozen seafood swimming in this gooey sun driend tomato sauce, in thin, flavourless crepes. Yuck!!
My wife did better with the Remy's Wrap, but was shocked to discover that her glass of Sangria was $9.00!! And let's be clear, this was not a large glass. Just a normal wine glass with rather bland Sangria.
Remy's gets two stars mostly because of the sun, but I wouldn't recommend it for much more than a couple of beers and some people watching!! -
Review from Alison B.
7/27/2010
Remy's has a great patio. Good rooftop on a cute little lane in Yorkville. Great for a summer afternoon/night drinking location.
Problems arise when you get hungry after drinking. The food has always been pretty crap. Last time I went and I got nachos. Honestly, it was not a good scene. Only one layer of cheese and even that layer was skimpy. Little to no veg if I recall correctly. Nothing but a sad little plate of dry chips... for 12 bones.
Food gets 1 star, patio gets 4. I'll give it a three -
Review from Paul R.
Toronto, ON
4/5/2010
We ate on huge rooftop patio over the unseasonably warm Easter weekend. We got a seat no problem and there was plenty of sun.
Service was good and prices were reasonable. The menu was interesting and there were some selections I didn't expect. I enjoyed the Butter Chicken very much.
Potentially my replacement go-to place for summer dining- watch out Hemmingway's! -
Review from Edwin A.
3/28/2011
interior needs a redo, green velour walls and brass. tacky and the chairs are not comfortable.
i was expecting more from this place, the stucco walls on the outside make it look a whole lot better. the patio experience may be better we'll see when it warms up.
food was decent though. group had a rigatoni with cream sauce, eggs benedict and veal parma sandwich. -
Review from Tracy U.
Greater Sudbury, ON
6/30/2011
Spent a very fun evening here with friends drinking and having snacks. It was raining so we sat inside. It was a bit pricey but like I said we had a lot of fun. Good service.
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Review from elaine h.
Toronto, ON
9/2/2011
Remy's abusing patrons - policy or employee?
After waiting in line for 20 minutes earlier tonight, Thursday, Sept. 1st, at 11:30 pm, with friends waiting inside for me to meet them, I was surprised to see that the bar was clearly not busy, the line did not move at all, as the bouncer repeatedly allowed people in who were not lined up.
I approached the bouncer and told him that I was late to meet my friends inside, and since I was a woman alone, could I go in now?
He told me I could pay him, or wait in line.
We have been frequent patrons of Remy's, but none
of my friends will ever return, and we will be sure to post this on every social network we can find.
Does the owner of Remy's condone this abuse of his patrons? Is he sharing in the bribes with his employee?
In any case, it is irresponsible of the owner or owners of
Remy's to continue this discriminatory, abusive practice. -
Review from Michelle A.
Toronto, ON
11/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
I recommend as a nice, reasonably-priced restaurant/lounge in Yorkville. I had a lovely bowl of angel hair pasta with pomodorro sauce. The tomato sauce was nice and thick, full of fresh herbs and garlic . My sister had the regatoni with sausage and rapini, which she also really enjoyed. All of the bowls of pasta are quite large - so don't go too crazy with the appetizers. We went on a Saturday night and the restaurant was fairly empty. As a result, very fast/attentive service.
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Review from Rita E.
Remy's is in the middle of the Yorkville Village, close to tons of shopping (I had just come out of Anthropologie), parking, museums, etc...
If I lived in this part of Toronto, I think I'd be here quite a bit. Particularly for Sunday Brunch.
Woo! Gotta love Sunday Brunch (and mimosas)...,
But as tempting as Sunday Brunch is... I did not have it. Nor did I enjoy their Sunday Prix Fixe dinner for $35. But, trust... I will. I just happened to arrive too early for dinner, but too late in the afternoon to enjoy Brunch.
I did have that mimosa though! =)
I ordered the Yorkville Salad: spinach, raspberries, mandarin oranges, green apples, goat cheese, walnuts, lemon grilled chicken, and vinegairette. Delicious! Filling. Savory. Sweet. Perfect for a cold Sunday afternoon. Probably great for the summer, too.
There were several other patrons in the restaurant. I sat near the front of the restaurant where there are low cushiony chairs, low tables, and candle-light. Great for lazing with a book, coffee, desserts. There's a bar area w/ TVs, and also a formal dining area away from the front door, drafts, and bar noise.
(The desserts look amazing, too.... I'll be back...) -
Review from Toronto T.
Toronto, ON
2/13/2011
Went to Remy's for Sunday brunch, the food was horrible. Wilted salad on a cheap white bread bun, dried onion (leftover from the night before?), frozen low grade French fries.
The place was cold and empty, the sound of the bar personnel washing dishes was overwhelming. Service was ok, however seemed like the stuff enjoyed hanging out with each other rather than serving patrons.
The place definitely looks better from the outside than it is inside. Every time I pass by Remy's, on any day of the year, except maybe Saturday nights in the summer, it's never busy. Makes one wonder how such a huge place manages to stays in business, considering the poor quality of food, questionable atmosphere and unenthusiastic service... There are better places in the neighborhood that offer a better dining experience.
I would not come back to Remy's and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. -
Review from Ktimene G.
5/25/2009
We've been to Remy's for birthdays, for cocktails in their lounge, and now for dinner on the rooftop patio. The food is decent (salads, tandoori chicken sandwich), the service is just fine and not expensive, the scene is good, and little white lights atop the trees that frame the roof set a festive mood. I look forward to many more rooftop patio nights at Remy's this summer, right in the heart of Yorkville.
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Review from Diana C.
Burlington, ON
3/21/2009
Beautiful restaurant at a great location. The staff was friendly and the dessert was fantastic (especially the Tiramisu)! Perfect place to hang out with your girlfriends and catch up. The pasta we had was a little bit undercooked, but everything else was perfect. Would definitely go back again.
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Review from Jim V.
8/30/2011
Decent food, but horrible service.
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Review from Jessie M.
7/6/2010
I really liked this place. After waking around all afternoon, it was nice to stumble upon this place and sit down at their rooftop patio, have a drink and just relax. Good people watching too.
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Review from Aaron B.
11/30/2009
This place is great for somebody like me. The food is pretty good the place is large, they have excellent coffee, and they didn't mind me sitting in there a couple of hours reading with coffee before getting my meal. I will definitely be returning here (probably to repeat that activity). The service was excellent throughout;providing exactly the right amount of checking up and filling water etc. It was too dark at time and I think it probably gets very noisy at times...and the bathrooms were inconvenient and small and a little sketchy. But overall a great place.
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Review from John G.
East York, ON
3/3/2010
I sometimes wonder how this places stays in business. Each time I have gone there for dinner the dining room is nearly empty. Having said that I have found the choice & quality of the food as well as the service excellent. The prices are reasonable. There is bar area as well as a rooftop patio during the warmer weather.
