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The Corner House Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
501 Davenport RdToronto, ON M4V 1B8
Neighbourhood: South Hill
(416) 923-2604
- Hours:
Tue-Sat 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Fri 12 pm - 2 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
53 reviews for The Corner House Restaurant
Review Highlights
"Ginger-Curry spiced Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup with toasted..."
(in 3 reviews)
"Butter Milk Panna Cotta with Drunken Organic Raspberries."
(in 3 reviews)
"Whole Roasted Black Angus Striploin."
(in 5 reviews)
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53 reviews in English
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Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
9/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
I loved this place. The food was excellent, flavourful and well portioned. Atmosphere was cute, cozy and intimate. I loved the the menu is full with dishes that were simple, but things that I cannot make at home, and unique ingredients that doesn't border asian cuisine.
The restaurant is in a small house, with different rooms everywhere. It accommodates lots of people, which means it could be a great place for a larger dinner party. My only complaint would have been that upstairs, although cozy, had a loud droning noise of the air conditioner; however, when the place started filling up, we didn't hear it anymore and it didn't bother me.
Servers were nice, and helped me pick a nice wine to go with my meal. Wine by the glass were a bit pricey, but they were good quality ($10-12).
We didn't get an appetizer, but I would love to come back for the prix fixe menu (Yelp Eats promotion, therefore didn't allow this). I got the Duck Breast with some greens and gnocchi. It was so much more interesting sounding then just what I wrote there, and tasted even more amazing.
"Spice Rubbed & Maple Roasted Quebec Muskovy Duck Breast with...Forest Wild Mushrooms, Truffled Potato Gnocchi, Black Currant sauce"
It was perfectly cooked and tender, and the gnoochi was few, but added that needed carbs to the dish. Size was a good size that left me full and with room for dessert.
Conrad C got the Cornish Hen, which was my first choice, but went with the duck breast because it was something different. Oh em GEE, the small bite I had, I was jealous he got this and I didn't. Crispy skin, and the chicken flavour was explosive. "Crackling Roasted Cornish Hen... with Winter Root Vegetables,
Medjool Dates, Fingerling Potatoes, Natural Reduction" Ridiculous.
For dessert, all ($9.75) he got the 6 Macrons. I have to say, that I have had better, but they were very good. I got the Double Baked Milk Chocolate Cheesecake. Ok, so I'm not sure if I got the right thing, but I'm assuming they don't make huge mistakes like this.
My dessert tasted like a soft flourless chocolate cake, and this was probably correct - however, the receipt said it was the Molten Cake.
Now, I know all the desserts are the same price, and I checked with our server that I indeed got the correct dessert and not the Molten Cake. I'm not sure.
I'll be back here. I think this is perfect for groups, special occasion, parents or just a day you feel like splurging a little for dinner, totally worth it! -
Review from Yvonne T.
2/7/2012 Seated via OpenTable
The Corner House gets 2 C's: character and cozy.
It is a historic house-conversion and there is additional accommodation upstairs. However, if you are dining with seniors, you may want to consider requesting specifically for the main floor dining room.
I came here after attending The CoC's Tosca (which was phenomenal by the way!) for Winterlicious. It should be noted that they are extending their Winterlicious prix fixe menu through March.
We were seated on the main floor by the window. The decor was very cottage-like.
The servers at Corner House are experienced (read, older) and our evening went by without a hitch. It would've been nice if our server checked up on us to see how our meal was, but the service was still good.
I opted for the Roasted Pear & Goat Cheese "Salad" drizzled with bacon bits, and a mushroom sauce. This was definitely delicious but in no way a salad as there were only a few pea sprouts that sat atop the roasted pear. The base is a mushroom sauce, which is then topped with the roasted pear, and the sundried-tomato goat cheese (which was so creamy and yummy). I loved it (my dining companion didn't seem to enjoy the salty/sweet combo though), and I like that our food came piping hot.
For mains we both opted for the Black Angus Striploin with mash, caramelzed onions and a Barolo red wine sauce. Perhaps it was the cut of beef, but for me, the steak was just okay. It was delicate like a rabbit as opposed to sturdy as a bull (or cow) should be. It was cooked to my liking (medium rare) but I just wasn't satisfied with the texture.
For dessert I had the Citrus Scented Cheesecake, which, was delicate (as it should be). Smooth but not heavy like store-bought cheesecakes.
The only thing I would've liked was to have seen wines by the half litre. Here, you can only get a whole bottle (in which case, check your keys at the door) or by the glass (don't look at your Visa bill!) -
Review from Ashley P.
Toronto, ON
1/29/2012
I went here for Winterlicious 2012.
Our reservations were for dinner around 5:00pm. It was fairly quiet when we got there. The hostess took us upstairs and sat us in a little room that could hold three tables. We were the only ones in the room (until dessert came). It was quite cozy and romantic being served in a private dinning area of the house.
I started with the Grilled Black Tiger Shrimp with a Fruit & Pumpkin chutney, spiced Ginger Pepper sauce. It was delicious! It came with two big pieces of shrimp that went so nicely with the fruit and pumpkin chutney.
For my entree, I decided to go with the Crackling Cornish Hen with roasted Winter Root Vegetables, Medjool Dates, Fingerling Potatoes. Based on the good reviews for this dish from other Yelp users, I had high expectations. It turned out to be really really good! The outside of the chicken was crispy and the inside was moist and flavorful! I was very pleased with my dinner.
For dessert, I ordered the Citrus Scented Cheesecake with Orange Salad, Grand Marnier Sauce. This tasted like regular cheesecake, with a bit of a crispy top that had the citrus taste. It was so creamy and smooth, tasted like it was freshly made.
When our desserts arrived, the other two tables in the room were filled with more guests. I could over hear them saying how wonderful the food was too. The Corner House did not disappoint. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet and cozy night filled with delicious food. Definitely go to Summerlicious or Winterlicious -- it's too expensive to go on a regular day. -
Review from F D.
Richmond Hill, ON
12/11/2011
Great second visit. We had the crab cakes, Caesar salad appies. We had striploin, scallop mains. The sauce for steak is as good as the reviews say. The Caesar and crab cakes were very good. The scallops the wife had were good. But personally I would have liked to see more os a sear.
Seating is intimate, more like cramped, but expected.
The 2reds for wine we had were good as well. -
Review from Dani L.
Toronto, ON
1/31/2012
One of the best restaurants in the city.
I highly recommend ordering the seafood appetizer. By far the best scallops I have had in the city.
Been here several times, and have never had a disappointing appetizer or entree. Service is always very pleasant. -
Review from Bill M.
Toronto, ON
1/31/2012
Who is the obnoxious broad on the front door?
My wife and I had dinner at The Cornerhouse during the summer. The service and food were excellent, and the waiter paired some nice wines with our dinner. However the hostess was rather loud, and seemed to be constantly barking orders at the rest of the staff. And there seemed to be alot of swearing coming from the kitchen, the 'f bomb' in particular.
Another couple invited us there for dinner last Friday evening. This was the first night of the Winterlicious restaurant festival here in town. We all arrived on time and that same hostess told us it would be a few minutes for our table. We waited for about twenty minutes. Hey, it's a weekend night in a busy place, and it happens. I felt though that they could have offered us a drink or a comp appetizer, but they did not. We finally got to our table and felt absolutely rushed from the start. Bread was plopped down even before we got water, and even before the waiter came over to say hi.
The waiter then arrived and asked us what we would like to drink, and we were still trying to decide on our wine. He then asked us to order our dinners. It seemed they needed the table back in under an hour and a half. We took a couple of moments, feeling the constant gaze of the staff for us to hurry, hurry, hurry. Our appetizers arrived in record time, even before our wine arrived. My wife was still eating her app when someone cleared the other app plates. As soon as my wife was finished, someone swooped in and took her plate, and our dinners were immediately plopped down on the table. They didn't even change our cutlery that we used to eat our appetizers. Same thing with our desserts. The dinner plates were cleared, and our desserts were served before anyone offered us coffee. We did get new cutlery for our desserts. Our coffee arrived, and the waiter gave us our bill a moment later. We asked for coffee refills, and a moment later we could overhear that woman barking to the waiter that we couldn't have refills. Then, to make us feel more uncomfortable, someone came by and started to clear our empty water glasses, We hadn't even paid the bill yet, WHICH WAS OVER TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY DOLLARS (four dinners, two bottles of wine, plus taxes) !!! We had been sitting there for only one hour and twenty minutes.
We were kindly told by the server that they needed the table back, as they had a considerable amount of reservations. I will point out that he seemed ill at ease, somewhat stressed out, as were the rest of the staff. I cannot imagine why. Could it be from that woman constantly harranging them? She wouldn't shut up. We paid our bill, and feeling sorry for the waiter, tipped him well, considering that it would be tough to work in a place like that.
THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A ZERO STAR REVIEW, BUT YELP WON'T ALLOW FOR UNDER ONE STAR. WE DID NOT ENJOY THIS EXPERIENCE, AND WE WILL NOT BE BACK. THEY OVERBOOK THIS PLACE FOR WINTERLICIOUS, AND HAVE TO RUSH THEIR GUESTS OUT TOO QUICK. THAT STINKS FROM GREED, THEY SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES. AND THEY GOTTA DO SOMETHING TO SHUT THAT WOMAN UP. SHE HAS NO EFFING CLASS !!! -
Review from Ksenja T.
10/3/2011
After driving by it for many years and reading the excellent reviews on Yelp, I decided to finally try it out. Being in a house, the restaurant has a very warm, cosy and comfortable feel, unpretentiously fancy, I would say. The yelp sticker outside definitely gave me a feeling of excitement....
Upon arriving, we were greeted by the maintre d who was very friendly and welcoming. I already felt at home. She even complimented my outfit (not that it matters, but it's always nice to hear.) They gave us a table upstairs in the corner, and despite the obnoxious table next to us, the relaxing yellows on the wall and everywhere left me zen.
Our waiter Al came by promptly and told us all the specials, which were many. He was very good and tended to us all night, not to mention answered all my questions. For starters we got the grilled calamari and salad; for my main I decided to go with the striped bass and my boyfriend with the veal shoulder stew which were both specials. The hummus that comes with the bread basket is absolutely amazing.We had two servings of that. The wine selection was also really good, we decided to go with an Alsace Gewürztraminer.
My bass was cooked to perfection, it was tender and it also came with some potato bits and mushrooms on the side which were also very delicious. For desserts, I was tempted by the "macrons," on the menu. I knew I had to get them, however I was curious as to where they got them from because I am very fussy about my macrons! They were presented beautifully, and were good, however they cannot be compared to let's say, La Bamboche macarons!! We also tried the lemon tart which was great!
Overall, I'm really glad I came. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
7/25/2011 14 photos
I usually really skeptical about Summerlicious anything... because a lot of time you ended up with mediocre food and disappointment.
However my experience at The Corner House Restaurant was so good during Summerlicious ($35) and in fact they going to extent the menu till 20th August and I might just come back for another meal!!!
Love the setting and the location of The Corner House Restaurant, closed to Dupont Subway Station/Casa Loma and great area to walk around after and before the meal admiring all the houses....
I would definitely recommend dining here on a summer evening on their Patio! Surrounded by planters overflow with flowers, under the shady mature trees and with the light breeze of Summer.... so in tune with nature until my Yelp Drinking Buddy start crushing all the ants trying to attack him!
My Summerlicious Choice ($35) with the help of my waiter:
- Niagara Shaved Prosciutto with Spring Salad
- Organic Tilapia with Summer Vegetables and Couscous
- Caramelized Lemon Cream Tart
All nicely done and enjoyable. Fresh ingredients and great if you are health conscious!! But for me as long as it taste good, and eating health is always a bonus!Listed in: Licious Sent Me Here!!
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Review from Lara P.
12/7/2011 Seated via OpenTable
I really wanted to like this restaurant but it disappointed me miserably when I needed it the most. I arranged an important family dinner in this establishment from recommendations in Yelp. I understand that it is the holidays, but I felt that the service was quite poor and that there could have been ways to alleviate the slowness in the food preparation. As soon, as we arrived the person who greeted us and took our coats was so nervous that she dropped our coats after hanging them. I was under the impression that this restaurant has been in operation for a while but the mood of everyone serving was jittery with a side of unhinged. After being seated our server was nice but seemed a little haughty and unsure as if it was a big bother for us to be there. I did not understand the quiet hostility since we just arrived. After we gave our food orders, we waited for an eternity for our food to arrive, While waiting there were sporadic apologies from the manager but nothing really to give us much hope that the food would arrive any time soon. While waiting we heard quite a few plate and glass crashes close by, which probably added to the delay.
When we finally got our food, we enjoyed it for what it was but it was not terribly spectacular for the price that we paid and the amount of time we waited for it. But the worst server offence was when the server took away my companion's plate midway into the meal. That was unprecedented and a complete shock especially since we waited a very long time to finally enjoy the food. At the end of the meal we got lukewarm and belated apologies from the manager but nothing to really compensate us for the long wait. After this experience, I will be hard-pressed to try this place again because there are far better places to spend my bucks with experienced staff and consistently good food. -
Review from Rafi N.
Toronto, ON
7/18/2011 7 photos
The Corner House is an elegant restaurant with a natural feel. The food is great, and the service and price are good. I came here with a friend for a 3 course Summerlicious dinner.
*** FOOD ***
The food is great. I ordered the Grilled Black Tiger Shrimp, and Whole Roasted Black Angus Striploin. We shared our desserts: Triple Chocolate Brownie, Caramelized Lemon Cream Tart. To drink I had the wine pairing for the striploin: Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon (red wine).
* Grilled Black Tiger Shrimp *
This was a really nice appetizer. You get 3 shrimp with some Thai salad. The shrimp were well cooked and crunchy. They have a slight spiciness, but are not hot. The tamarind sauce added a bit of sweetness. The Thai salad was a little sparse with a slight bitterness. This was a light appetizer, especially for shrimp, but it was good.
* Whole Roasted Black Angus Striploin *
The beef was great. You get 2 slices of roasted beef, with mushrooms potatoes, caramelized onions and green beans. I ordered the beef medium-rare and it was pink inside, but no blood. The meat was very tender and juicy. The sauce was a pretty typical brown sauce, but it was good. The mushrooms added some crunch, as did the green beans. The onions added some sweetness and the potatoes were well cooked. Steak and potatoes go very well together, while the potatoes are small and bite-size, they're very welcomed. A good portion size and a great main.
* Triple Chocolate Brownie *
Very nice sweet dessert. The brownie is very chocolaty, dense but moist and not too chewy. There's caramel sauce on top which adds a slight deviation from the sweetness of the chocolate. The vanilla ice cream was rich and creamy. It was very authentic and you could see the bit of vanilla bean in it. There are some walnuts to add crunch and a couple slices of banana. Everything is sprinkled in powdered sugar. Very good dessert with great ice cream.
* Caramelized Lemon Cream Tart *
A good not too sweet dessert. The lemon cream has an authentic creamy lemon taste. The crust tastes like typical pie crust. There is some slightly sweet raspberry sauce and some actual raspberries. A good dessert for those who don't like it too sweet.
*** ATMOSPHERE ***
It was a nice evening when we got here. We had reservations and we sat on the patio. The patio is surrounded by trees and flowers. It's like having dinner in a garden, almost like a picnic but with more elegance. All the tables are draped in clean white table cloths and each table has a small candle. Every now and again, a car will drive by, but it's not a distraction.
*** SERVICE ***
Upon entering, we had to wait a bit for someone to greet and seat us. Once we were seated, our waiter was very courteous and friendly. The other servers were helpful as well: our table was wobbling so one of the servers made a wedge out of paper to prop up the table leg. They were a little slow in refilling the water. The candle at our table blew out, so we asked for it to be lit, which they forgot about, but later apologized for. The food came on time after ordering and the staff appeared to be genuinely happy the entire evening, making for good service.
*** PRICE ***
Summerlicious always provides decent pricing. However, the wine prices seems to be where they make up the difference. The pricing is moderate for this type of establishment.
* Summerlicious 3 Course Meal | $35.00 *
* Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon | $12.50 *
** Total (AT&T) | $106.00 **
*** THE HOUSE ***
The Corner House is a very elegant restaurant within a house. Even on the patio, surrounded by plants, there is a sense of classiness. The atmosphere is really nice and would be a great place to bring a date. The food is great and with the addition of real fruit and vegetables in the dishes, it accentuates the nature vibe. The service is good, though the staff is quite busy. Pricing is just right for a place like this. The Corner House Restaurant is definitely a place I would come back to and recommend to everyone else.Listed in: Steak Out, Dressed to Impress
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Review from Ada T.
Toronto, ON
10/30/2011
Came here until strong recommendations from friends and coworkers. It definitely did not disappoint. If you come before 6:30pm, you can get the prix fix for $35, which we thought was a great deal. The bread and hummus that was complimentary at the beginning of the meal was delicious. They even give you more when you run out. There were lots of choices on the prix fix, and we particularly liked the cornish hen, the crab cakes, and the lemon tart. We also had the tuna tartar, the sea bass market fish, and the chocolate cake, which was all great as well.
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Review from Joanne S.
Toronto, ON
8/4/2011 7 photos
3 guests for a 7:30pm summerlicious reservation. Bonus points for Corner House: Extending the summerlicious menu until Aug. 20th! Our waiter was very personable but a bit slow with everything, we didn't get any water after sitting down for at least 10 minutes, then another 10 for the bread, then another 10 to order. I understand he was giving us time to chat at times, but I also think part of the problem was that he was the waiter for most of the restaurant.
Starters
Out of the three we ordered: Arugula Salad, Prosciutto, and Baked Goat Cheese Salad; I'd have to say the goat cheese salad (my pick!) was by far the best. The tart and sweet stewed berries and the tangy and salty goat cheese just went together so well! Oh and I hate prunes but I devoured them. I wanted to lick the plate for the yummy berry juices.
Mains
We all got the Striploin! Delicious. Some of my sauce landed on the table clothe and I had half a mind to also lick the tablecloth. I think the plate could've used more variety of vegetables other than the string beans, potatoes and mushrooms. Also weirdly, I couldn't taste any mushroomy flavour from the mushrooms. It was still a good main course though!
Desserts
Our server informed us that we would also have the option of a Maple Creme Brulee. I made a HUGE mistake going for the brownie - it was completely too sweet and the ice cream didn't taste like anything. The creme brulee however was divine. I'm glad that my friend doesn't like berries because I got to eat the part of the brulee that the berries had touched. If you get the option GO FOR THE CREME BRULEE! The top was perfectly shatterable and not too sweet to complement the divine creaminess.
All of us want to visit here again for our special events, dates and girls nights out. The regular prices seem pretty reasonable for such an intimately romantic restaurant at the foot of Casa Loma.
Extra: A group of older people were dining in the same small room and one nice lady from the group told us we were "a lovely looking group of young women." It made my night, that's what the food does here - it makes you agreeable and happy.Listed in: Delicious 'licious'
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Review from Linda M.
6/8/2011
I don't even know how to begin writing this review. How about by saying that this may very well have been the best meal I've ever had. And I'm a summer/winterlicious FIEND.
I was making plans to go to Tarragon theatre with a friend, and looked at my (extensive) Yelp bookmarks to see what was in the area. Corner House was the only one, so I took a look at the website, where I discovered their $35 fixed-price menu that they have from 5:30-6:30 Tues-Sat. But then I read the options. My mouth watered. I knew I had to go.
It didn't work out to go the night of the theatre, but I found someone to go with me the very next week. The plan was to meet at 6:30 (the earliest that I would be able to arrive after work). I got held up, turned around, and ended up being a half hour late. We were still offered the fixed price menu, for which I was very grateful.
We made the quick decision to order different things and share them so that we could get a true taste of as many items as possible. For starters, I ordered the shrimp and she the tartar. There were only three shrimp in the dish, but they were very large and so perfectly cooked that I didn't mind. The sauce they were in was to die for, and I nearly did when I realized that there was a piece of crusty bread at the bottom of the bowl soaking up all that goodness. The tartar was absolutely delicious as well. It was like a very flavourful sashimi. And the sauce that came with it - divine.
The entrees we chose were the flat iron steak and the trout. Every single time I've ordered a fish entrée at a restaurant, I've been a little disappointed. I tell myself that it's healthy, that I like fish...but then it turns out to be lacklustre and I wish I'd saved my money and done something similar at home. The trout at Corner House...was heavenly. I didn't know fish could have these flavours. Fantastic. Even the vegetable and potatoes that came with it, were amazing. The tiny little potatoes were little bursts of flavour - but nothing was overly salty. As for the steak, it was perfectly medium-rare and I was able to cut my portion with a butter knife. It melted in my mouth. The mashed potatoes that came with it were also wonderful.
Finally, the desserts. Usually my favourite part of the meal, these didn't impress me quite as much as the appetizers and entrees, but they were still delicious. It's probably just that the options weren't ones that I would usually pick. My friend ordered the bread pudding and I had the panna cotta. A panna cotta virgin myself, I was informed that they can often be overly sweet. Not the case with this one. It was sweet, of course, and very light and delicate. The bread pudding was warm and lovely, and the caramel sauce was the perfect accent.
And the atmosphere. This is the sweetest, most uniquely quaint restaurant I've been to. As has been mentioned, it is a house re-done as a restaurant. In the room where we were seated, there was a fireplace with lit candles in it. Just beautiful. I can't wait to go back this summer and sit on the patio.
All in all: delicious doesn't say enough. -
Review from mirz b.
Toronto, ON
9/23/2011
I went to this restaurant with friends for a Winterlicious gathering one year. I loved it so much that my boyfriend decided to take me for our Valentine's meal this past year. We were anticipating a separate menu (and not their Winterlicious menu - since usually for most restaurants if Vday falls within Winterlicious then it is null for that day). However, we found out they were still serving their 3 course set menu.
It turned out to be a lovely and affordable valentine's meal. This place feels so homey and the food tastes amazing. The meat is always succulent and cooked to perfection. I'm not a rare meat type of girl so when my meat is cooked medium-well AND is still juicy it is nothing short of amazing.
The only down side is how cramped it is (aka. the entrance pathway, narrow hallways, etc). They also try to shoo you out as soon as possible - you can feel the pressure when you're with a fairly large group.
Regardless, loved the food here. -
Review from Jill H.
9/14/2011
I've been here twice now....both on romantic evenings (once for Valentine's Day). it is a very romantic place that is perfect for any date. It is a small, intimate house that is very 'warm' in the wintertime (with a fireplace lit up with candles). The ambiance is just amazing, and the service is also top notch.
The first time I ate here, I would give the place a definite 4 stars. The food was very good, although I cannot remember what I ate. The last time I ate here, the food was just "good". We had the goat cheese appetizer to start off, which was really good. Warm goat cheese on a flaky pastry, with lots of yummy greens surrounding. The main meal was much to be desired. The lamb was really good -- tender and cooked perfectly -- but the bed of 'stuff' it was on what a bit strange. There were root veggies which were much too salty under the lamb (cooked in a red wine reduction) and an unidentifiable pasta-like carb that was also included (which tasted horrible).
Would I go back? Probably. The ambiance alone makes this a fabulous retreat from the hussle and bustle of the city. -
Review from Rachael T.
Toronto, ON
8/1/2011
Warning - if it's 40 degrees outside, I'd suggest you not eat here because the Air conditioning could potentially be broken... which it was for our situation, so I'll only comment on the food!
For Summerlicious this year, my bestest and I decided to try CH. For $35 - the menu looked delicious and totally worth it..... and it fact it really was.
Aside from the fact that we were pretty much sweating throughout our entire meal and needing to refresh ourselves with cold water every few minutes, I was extremely impressed with the food.
Fir appies - I had the salad with pear, endive, pecans and honey vinegrette.... it was nicely dressed, although I wish there were more pears in the salad. However the notes were very well balanced so I was quite pleased after the first course.
For the main - i really wanted to order the cornish hen because I had heard it was one of their signature items... but it was just TOO hot and I could not imaging eating something gamet in the heat.... so at last minute, I jumped off the meat wagon and decided to go with the salmon that came with a nicoise style salad. Afraid that my fish would be over cooked, i asked for it to be done a little under and I was extremely impressed with how it was spot on. I love nicoise salad, and really liked how these vegetables were composed - the beans were crunchy but not raw, there wasn't an overload of olives, and potatoes on the side was great. The egg just completed the "nicoise" dish, although I don't think it was necessary. I'm not a fan of the garlic lemon cream, so it just took it off.
For dessert - I noticed that their original menu (from the website) had changed, and so went with the new Trifle with Strawberries and vanilla custard. I have never tried trifle before and was really looking forward to it. It definitely did not disappoint - good amounts of custard and cake, and the strawberries were super fresh. It was a lovely way to end the night.
Our waiter was personable and pretty attentive, despite how busy the restaurant was. Not sure I would come here on a regular basis because it is a bit out of the way but I would recommend this to anyone who wants to go out for a special meal! -
Review from James K.
Toronto, ON
8/10/2011
All I can say is Unbelievable!
It was "expensive", but the food and ambience was truly "out of this world"!! -
Review from Lola L.
Toronto, ON
5/21/2011
The Corner House, last night, was a wonderful evening of dining and conversation. I chose it for its purported intimate interiors, out-of-the-way location, and simple, yet delicious dishes and it delivered on all counts. We decided to sit outside since it was one of the first warm nights of the season, so I can't speak to the inside, but it did look just as nice as I've heard it is. The neighbourhood is lovely and quiet and you get the impression that you've stumbled upon a little secret.
We started with a glass of wine (the Shiraz by the glass) and a Pilsner Urquell. Their beer selection is wanting (only four?), but the wine was delicious. The service was friendly and prompt, if a little disorganized--we weren't sure which one our waiter really was. The bread was delightfully crispy, though they missed the mark with the butter, which was cold and not spreadable. A little annoyance.
For starters, I chose the beet salad with goat cheese and he had the mozzarella di bufala, both of which were refreshing and sumptuous. I loved the combination of the warm, salty goat cheese on the cold, sweet beets, accentuated by bitter arugula and radicchio leaves.
For mains, he ordered the duck and I had the rainbow trout. The trout, accompanied by roasted potatoes, corn, and smoked bacon, was well-prepared and definitely flavorful. I tried his duck and it was glorious. My only complaint through this meal would be that the patio got quite dark, and even though we borrowed a candle from an adjacent table, we were still struggling to see our food properly. Better lighting out there, please!
For dessert, I ordered the macarons and he had the crème brulée. I had mentioned to the waiter earlier on that it was his birthday, and when they brought out his dessert they wrote "happy birthday" in chocolate on the plate. A nice touch!
All in all, a lovely evening of great wine, food, and hospitality. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for great, tucked-away dining. -
Review from Nate G.
Toronto, ON
8/13/2011
Not much to say that hasn't already been said. This place is fantastic, the ambiance and service are top notch, and the food is stellar.
When we walked in the server asked if there was any occasion we were celebrating. I said "Well actually yes, it's my birthday". He stuck his hand out and gave me a firm handshake and wished me a happy birthday.
I thought that would be the end of it, but nope, when they brought out my desert (chocolate brownie YUM), they had a sparkler in the middle of it and had wrote HAPPY BIRTHDAY on the plate in chocolate.
There was no ridiculous song singing or anything just a nice, simple gesture of service that is appreciated.
Will be going back for SURE. -
Review from Precilla C.
Scarborough, ON
3/29/2011 6 photos
I chose Corner House as my Winterlicious restaurant this year. I was not disappointed at all! The food was excellent and everything was lovely. Nestled in the foothill of Casa Loma, the restaurant is tucked in a cute little house. Which means that space is severely limited, and people had to wait on the stairs for their seats.
Appetizers: both the ginger-curry spiced carrot and sweet potato soup were excellent. The soup was creamy and satisfying.
Mains: the whole roasted black Angus striploin was cooked to a perfect medium-rare. The red wine sauce went really well with all the accompaniments. The homemade spinach ricotta and gnocchi also came with a delectable sauce.
Desserts: the bread pudding was not too memorable, but the butter milk panna cotta was really good. The tart raspberry sauce was a nice contrast to the sweet and creamy pudding.
I definitely recommend everyone to try out the Corner House!Listed in: 'licious Restaurant Reviews
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Review from Alana C.
4/12/2011
I have been waiting to vent about this place since June 2009. This is what you get when you mess with me on my birthday.
In the summer of 2008 I had a summerlicious experience at the Corner House that was GREAT. I really enjoyed the local dishes and especially the apple-rhubarb crumble at the end of the meal. I remembered this place fondly and spoke about how tasty it was very, very often.
So the next summer for my birthday the boyfriend takes me there for dinner. I was really excited, got all fancy and could not wait. It was the slowest service I have ever experienced at a restaurant. The entire meal took THREE HOURS. I am not kidding, it was dark by the time I got home from a meal that started around 6pm.
I ordered the Cornish hen and it was like someone ate half of it and then baked it for a really long time. Bones and dust. Then, the waiter tells us there is a wedding rehearsal dinner, that's why the food is taking forever. Thanks for treating me like a valued customer. -
Review from Nunya B.
Toronto, ON
6/2/2011
I went there for a birthday celebration a few years ago. The ambiance was really good and I found the food good as well.
I noticed the prix fixe menu they have now and want to go try it out. -
Review from Jasmine L.
North York, ON
10/15/2011
After all the great reviews about this place, I must say I was slightly disappointed. All the food we ordered tasted good and was well prepared, but it was nothing spectacular, and for the price, I expected spectacular. The restaurant felt like it was one of those places that had been doing the same thing for years, with no changes. Even the house itself had a stuffy feel. The items on the menu did not demonstrate any creativity -it was just the usual chicken, steak, lamb, seafood and pasta. The wine list was mediocre. The server was very attentive, but he did not have the finesse that I would expect from a fine dining establishment. Overall, the food is good, but the restaurant needs an update on its menu to make me want to come back.
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Review from Kieran S.
Toronto, ON
2/12/2011
I went to Corner House for Winterlicious, and came away a bit disappointed. Unlike the other critical reviews above, I found the service quite good; it was the good that disappointed.
The appetizers were fantastic. We had salmon lox, and a beet salad with goat cheese. The lox were delicious, and the sauce around the lox was also fantastic. The beet salad came with both golden and regular beets. Before the appetizers came out we were served warmed bread with hummus. Both the bread and hummus were also very good.
My issue with the food started with the mains. I had the venison chunks. The venison was dry and the presentation wasn't very interesting. We also ordered the roasted striploin. The striploin itself was good, but the mash potatoes were so salty. Fortunately the sauce that accompanied the meal soaked up some of the salt. All in all, both meals were average.
We got the flowerless chocolate tart along with the buttermilk panna cotta. The tart was delicious. The chocolate was moist and the creme fresh a top was a great addition. However, the panna cotta was mediocre. It was heavy and had a jello consistency. -
Review from Joanne W.
2/24/2011 3 photos
After changing date after date after date to finally yesterday, my friends and I finally got to go to Corner House for dinner for their extended Winterlicious menu.
Tucked away on the corner of Davenport and Madison, Corner House was literally a tiny house with two floors. Ambiance was great - dimmed a bit for a little romantic feel.
I ordered the following off the menu:
1) GRAVED LAX: Great little fresh appetizer to start your meal. Paired with dill honey mustard to give it a bit of a tangy taste. The fresh cucumber salad on the side was refreshing as well.
2) WHOLE ROASTED BLACK ANGUS STRIPLOIN: This was absolutely amazing. They don't ask you how they want it to be cooked - but it came medium rare (just the way I like it). The mashed potatoes and the red wine sauce were just absolutely amazing.
3) BUTTER MILK PANNA COTTA: Although I am a bit sick of panna cotta, I didn't feel like trying the two chocolate desserts (I'm not a big fan of chocolate desserts). The panna cotta was a great way to end the meal - not too heavy, and also - quite refreshing and light.
I also got a chance to try a bit of the grilled black tiger shrimps - which were fairly good as well; venison chuck - which I didn't find to be too amazing, and the flowerless Belgian chocolate torte - which I found too heavy.
Service was impeccable. Our waiter, Al, was very friendly and checked up on us every once in a while.
I was very impressed by the Corner House, and I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a romantic night out or an intimate dinner with some good friends. -
Review from Leeor J.
12/12/2010 ROTD 3/4/2011
I really like this restaurant. I've been here twice now and both times the food was just excellent.
First of all the atmosphere. This is really a place for special occasions and nice dates. I suppose you could drop in on an off weeknight, but reservations are a must on holidays and (winter|summer)-licous.
The first time I went I had the digby scallops in the red pepper sauce. Amazing. The scallops are so buttery they melt in your mouth. The scallops are grilled and put on top of a bed of stewed vegetables. The red pepper sauce has just a hint of spice and a nice kick to it. perfect accompaniment to the succulent scallops. Best of the dishes I have tried there (I sampled my friends' dishes as well)
The second time I went I had the elk. It was grilled to a medium-rare perfection and had a nice and not overly gamey taste. It came on a bed of roasted vegetables and egg noodles, and it was all bathed in au jus. Very nice.
The company I was with always loved their dishes as well. I will say none of the appetizers have been anything to write home about. The flavours in many of the starters tend to be very subtle. I think this is intentional.
Not the cheapest place, but save it for a nice night when the occasion warrants. -
Review from J P.
Toronto, ON
9/6/2011
I went with a big group of friends for winterlicious.
The food was amazing! I had been reading good reviews on this place so i could say that if you have never tried, you HAVE to eat there at least once!
This was a nice cozy restaurant literally inside of a house. Interesting experience. -
Review from Adam F.
Orleans, ON
4/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Simply put an amazing restaurant. Chef is owner and never disappoints.
I suggest making reservations because this neighborhood secret can be unexpectedly busy. Will be back many more times -
Review from PoliPace K.
Toronto, ON
1/31/2011
Winterlicious dinner: We had our reservation for 10:15pm on Saturday and it was still packed when we got there. We waited for about 15 min before we got seated upstairs in one of the rooms.
This restaurant is literally a house in a corner and the dining rooms are situated within various rooms of the house. It's pretty neat, cozy and romantic. If you are taking TTC, get off at Davonport Stn and walk few blocks north on Spadina.
For my appetizer, I had the ginger-curry spiced carrot & sweet potato soup. I don't usually get soups but this turned out to be excellent soup with the right amount of spice and home-made warmth to it.
My main was bit disappointing but now looking back at the menu, I should have read the menu more carefully. "Whole Roasted Black Angus Striploin with Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Crimini Mushrooms, caramelized Onions, Barolo Red Wine Sauce". Well I completely ignored the "whole roasted black.." part so when the dish came out, it was different than what I expected. Either way, the outsides of the meat was almost burnt and had this bitter taste to it. We had to cut off the outsides of the meat. The quality was meat was good, just too burnt on the outsides. The main dish overall was heavy and too salty.
For my dessert, I ordered Wild Blueberry, Cranberry & white Chocolate Bread Pudding, Rum caramel sauce. Well it was literally wet bread and wasn't that tasty. I did not finish my dessert which is quite rare.
When we asked for a second basket of bread (which was really good btw the first time), the waiter finally brought us a basket but the bread was pretty much burnt on the outer edge. He said that there was a table that liked their bread very crispy and they apparently made them extra 'crispy' so he hoped that we didn't mind.
It took them awhile to bring our desserts..it was past midnight at this point and most of the people had left the restaurant..We waited for like 15 minutes after they took away our main dishes and I eventually had to ask one of the waiters if they had forgotten our desserts.
When it was time to pay (it was getting late and the room was getting cold, i felt like they had turned off the heat on us!), the waiter was nowhere to be seen. I had to take the bill and walk around the house to see if there were anyone left in the house!
My friend and I still had a good time but the main dish and service ruined what could have been a perfect night.
I would give this restaurant another chance but not with winterlicious/summerlicious and I would go during a more reasonable hour when there are more people working. I think this place could be quite romantic place to go dine if done right and food quality can be pretty up there as well. -
Review from Downtown D.
Toronto, ON
5/2/2011
I went here for Winterlicious - service was very prompt, waiters didn't smirk or give us attitude for water or extra bread.
This was the menu.
Appetizer
Ginger-Curry spiced Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup with toasted Almonds & crème fraiche (vegetarian)
or
Organic Arugula Salad... with Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola, crisp Pear, Endives, & Cider Vinaigrette (vegetarian)
or
Warm Smoked Chicken Salad... with Honey Mushrooms, French Beans, Fingerling Potatoes, & Mustard dressing
or
Grilled Black Tiger Shrimps... with a Herb - Cognac - Garlic Butter
or
House cured Graved Lax (marinated Salmon) with a Dill Honey Mustard sauce, toasted Brioche
or
Roasted Beet Salad with baked Goat Cheese, Toasted Sunflower seeds, Onion Vinaigrette (vegetarian)
Main
Cornish Hen... with roasted Winter Root Vegetables, Medjool Dates, Fingerling Potatoes, Natural Reduction
or
Seared Spring Hill Organic Rainbow Trout with smoked bacon, Field Mushrooms, Yukon Potatoes, Leaf Spinach, Herb Mustard White Wine sauce (vegetarian)
or
Whole Roasted Black Angus Striploin with Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Crimini Mushrooms, caramelized Onions, Barolo Red Wine Sauce
or
Venison Chuck slow cooked in a Red Wine-Juniper Game Sauce with Herb Spaetzle, Root Vegetables, Elder & Cranberry baked Apple
or
Homemade Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi with a roasted Pepper & Sun dried Tomato sauce, toasted Pine nuts (vegetarian)
or
Caramelized Alaskan Black Cod with Coconut Basmati, Stir fried Asian Vegetables, Pine Nuts, Ponzu-Balsamic Glaze (vegetarian)
Dessert
Butter Milk Panna Cotta with Drunken Organic Raspberries
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Flowerless Belgian Chocolate torte with crème fraîche
or
Wild Blueberry, Cranberry & white Chocolate Bread Pudding, Rum caramel sauce
I had the graved Lax, cornish hen and panna cotta - all very well presented and flavourful. My dinner guest had the soup, black cod and bread pudding. All finely seasoned and delicous! We were both happy with our selections.
(Note because it was Winterlicious the restaurant was very busy with diners coming in and out and waiting by the stairway /entrance for tables to clear. I can only imagine when it is a non busy time the ambience would be more intimate and relaxing.) -
Review from Kelly C.
11/14/2010
This is a wonderful restaurant for a romantic date night or for an intimate group dinner. The collection of small rooms throughout the house mean that there are never more than five or so tables in a room which keep it very intimate.
I was a little concerned that this intimate atmosphere would make it difficult to get the attention of our server, however her check-ins were well timed and I never felt ignored. She was helpful and knowledgeable.
The food is what really shines at the restaurant. For mains we had the steak and the black cod which were both phenomenal and the reason for the five star review. The steak was perfectly tender and flavorful - one of the best we've ever tasted. The black cod just melts in your mouth which speaks to the quality of the fish and the preparation. While I've had other soy glazed cod before, it's never been this good.
The wine list had a nice varied selection, however no bottle was under ~$42-50 which is a bit steep if you simply want a decent white. -
Review from ILLAN K.
Toronto, ON
9/2/2010
I've ridden my bike by this place dozens of times and always thought I should stop in and give it a try, so last night I took my lady there and it didn't disappoint.
We got there just shy of 6:30, which meant that we could get their Prix Fixe menu from Summerlicious.
The two appetizers we got were the smoked trout with avocado on sourdough crostinis and a chilled cucumber and dill soup. I hate cucumbers, so I can't comment on the soup, but the trout was excellent and the presentation was gorgeous. Bonus marks here for them using the herbs from their own herb garden. It's neat to see the chef pop out of the kitchen and come back a minute later with a handful of various leaves.
For our main dish, I got the cornish hen on mashed potatoes with some lightly stewed veggies, and she got the angus steak (rare) with roasted veggies. The cornish hen was amazing, and the vegetables still had a bit of crunch, which I think is key (soggy and limp vegetables are awful). The only downside I think was that the presentation was a little sloppy, but that's a very minor point since the flavour was great. The steak was still a bit tough, and slightly overseasoned, although it was cooked to the right temperature. Not sure what went wrong here - maybe it was just a tougher cut of meat than it should have been). Presentation on this dish was not a problem - looked great on the plate.
Dessert was the lemon curd with berries and home-made vanilla bean ice cream with berries.
The waiter, by the way, doesn't fancy himself a bartender, but made a nice vodka martini for me and a very strong sour apple martini for the lady. Kudos to him.
If I could, I'd give this place 4.5 stars, but the slightly tough steak and slightly sloppy presentation on the cornish hen bring it down a bit for me. Nevertheless, this is right up there with Olivia's on Clinton as the best dining I've had in Toronto. -
Review from SB M.
8/30/2011
Very good food. Nothing terribly inventive, but well executed classics.
Only knocks on the place are price and the service is good, but a little awkward. Somewhat hard to describe, but most of the time the service is very good but from time to time the waiter will disappear for slightly too long. I partially chalk this up to the layout of the restaurant - it's a renovated house with tables located in different rooms, which makes it somewhat hard to navigate. -
Review from Yvette L.
Toronto, ON
2/14/2011
The Corner House is a fab restaurant with terrific service.
We popped in for Winterlicious and were treated with a wonderful meal and the most courteous and service-minded staff! Although there were several people waiting for tables, the host was cheerful and efficient.
The best kept secret in Toronto? The Corner House has a $35 prix fixe menu for early seating times until March! We'll be back! -
Review from Elaine K.
7/12/2010 3 photos
We came here for a romantic dinner during Summerlicious last Saturday.
We had a reservation, but the place was so busy, we ended up waiting for about 15 minutes. There's nowhere to wait except outside, so it was a good thing the weather was nice.
We sat in a room upstairs, which sat about 20 people or so.
It took a while to get served, but it was Summerlicious, right in the beginning of the second seating, so it didn't bother us, we were out for a nice night.
He had the smoke trout appetizer, and I had the dairy-free mushroom soup. The soup was amazing, very flavourful and fresh. The trout appetizer looked very good, but I didn't get to try it because it LOOKED like it had dairy in it. Nathan's not really as into food as much as I am, so he didn't really say if it was good.
I had the salmon and he had the striploin for our mains. The salmon was cooked to perfection, and I really liked the veggies that came with it. Nathan said that the steak was good, the loved the sauce that was on the dish, and that the mushrooms were amazing. That is a huge deal, as he's not really into veggies at all.
For dessert, he had strawberries with vanilla ice cream on some kind of short bread. I told them I was allergic to dairy, so I will just have the strawberries. To my absolute delight, they brought me a dessert that was strawberries (that were in some kind of delicious syrup) with strawberry sorbet and meringue!! Most places that don't officially offer dairy-free desserts usually just stick some fruit on a plate and drizzle some coulis on it. I was very impressed that they invented a new dessert for me, and on a crazy Summerlicious night, no less!
So great food, decent service (slow, but it was a crazy night. Everyone there was very nice and personable) and wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely go back again.
Their Summerlicious menu is extended until sometime in August!! -
Review from Su B.
3/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was a surprise and a great one. My DH chose this place for my birthday dinner this weekend and I had no clue. It's located in the middle of a very residential neighborhood and you would miss it if you weren't looking for it.
It's a beautiful old house converted into one of the coziest, most romantic restaurants in the city. We were seated rightaway at a corner table. The crowd was a little older than what we are used to downtown but the vibe was that of a classy neighborhood restaurant.
Wayne, our server for the evening, was one of the most gracious servers I have come across in a while. He helped us pick a great bottle of wine, and was always attentive without being obtrusive.
I had the lobster bisque which had a wonderful concentrated flavor of the crustacean. I also tasted some of my husband's appetizer - grilled shrimp and it was a perfect balance of seafood and citrus.
For my main I had the steak and he had the lamb. My steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked but the highlight was the grilled root veggies. I have never tasted veggies that are so perefectly cooked and tasted so fresh. They held their own in a beefy dish with a strong sauce. Kudos. My husband's lamb dish was sublime - perfectly cooked, tender and succulent.
For dessert we ordered the bread pudding. I am not a very big fan of puddings and had my birthday cake waiting at home so skipped it but the grin on my darling husband's face said it all.
We left feeling satisfied, pampered and slightly inebriated. I truly felt like I had been let into a very well kept Toronto secret. Sssssh! Don't tell anyone. -
Review from Marianne G.
5/17/2011
This is a fabulous place! Evidently they don't get many tourists. We chose this place based on the Yelp reviews. We loved everything about it from the amazing beet salad to the sassy waiter. Good thing we had our GPS otherwise it would have been hard to find. We shared just about everything between all of us (5) and loved it! The calamari, beet salad, lobster bisque, Quebec grown duck, scallops, and fiddleheads were amazing. The salmon special was the least of the dishes but still excellent. The creme brulee was exactly what other restaurants creme brulee merely aspires to be. Our waiter was just the right amount of sassy and gave us great service. We left feeling satisfied that we found a gem.
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Review from Julia L.
Toronto, ON
1/31/2011
I was eager to visit The Corner House after noticing its place at the top of Yelp's 'Best of Restaurants' list for quite some time, and the perfect opportunity arose when I noticed that it was participating in Winterlicious. I made a reservation for 2 for 5:15pm on a Sunday, and we arrived right on time and were seated promptly in one of the upstairs rooms.
We received warm bread and hummus/olive oil to nosh on - a nice change of pace from the usual olive oil/vinegar. I ordered the Roasted Beet Salad to start, the Ricotta and Spinach Gnocchi as my main, and the "Flowerless" Belgian Chocolate Torte for dessert (I'm not sure if that was a spelling mistake on their menu or if it was an attempt at humour...somehow I feel it was the former rather than the latter). I also ordered the suggested wine pairing for my main from the menu (a Pinot Noir I believe). I appreciated the fact that they thought to suggest a wine pairing for each main course, as the wine list is fairly extensive. My lovely dining companion ordered the Salmon appetizer, the Cod main and the Panna Cotta dessert, as well as the suggested wine pairing.
We both had no complaints about our meals - everything arrived very quickly, and was fresh and flavourful. Presentation was beautiful as well. I thought the shining star of my meal was the gnocchi, which was soft and pillowy and satisfied all my gnocchi needs. The service, however, left a lot to be desired. Our server seemed completely disinterested and we felt really rushed. As he was approaching the table beside ours, he slid our bill onto the table without a word before we were even finished our dessert. When I flagged him over to ask if we could possibly have separate bills, his response? "No." It was only after a confused, "Excuse me?" that he said he could just charge half of the bill onto each of our credit cards. He then proceeded to bring over the card machine, charge my card, and walk away while it was processing. Someone else eventually came over to complete the transaction, and when our server finally re-appeared several minutes later, he said to my friend, "You couldn't figure that out yourself?", suggesting that she should have charged her own card in the name of efficiency. She insisted that he was joking, but I didn't get a warm, jovial or friendly vibe from him at any point throughout the night.
Also, the atmosphere of this restaurant is pretty romantic, dim lights and all, but I found the tables to be squeezed really close together and the loud party of six seated right beside us was slightly overwhelming. Our table was tucked into a corner and I literally had to MacGyver myself into my seat by pulling the armchair out completely from under the table, sitting down, and sidling back into the corner. As we were leaving the restaurant (after practically being shoved out the doors by our server), we had to shuffle past a horde of people lined all the way up the stairs, and I didn't even have room to put my coat on before stepping out into the biting cold.
Overall, the food was spectacular (totally five-star worthy), but somehow I went away from the experience with a bad taste in my mouth due to the awful service. I can appreciate that restaurants and their employees are under a great deal of pressure during -licious events, but in my opinion the service we received wasn't bad in an "I'm-so-busy-I've-been-turning-over-tables-all-nig ht-long-and-getting-less-tips" kind of way, but more of a flat-out rude kind of way. In contrast to the excellent -licious meal I had had the night before at another restaurant - service and all - I was really disappointed here. I would probably give The Corner House another chance for a date night, as the food and décor are lovely, but given that there are no dates in my near future I probably won't be rushing back here again. -
Review from Lev F.
Toronto, ON
5/13/2010 3 photos
Would have never stumbled upon this place if it hadn't been for Yelp. Virtually no signs (apart from a very inconspicuous plaque) that would suggest that this is in fact a restaurant. But boy, was it GOOOOOD!
We got the whole room to ourselves on the second floor. The server was very courteous and attentive. The menu was not overwhelming (a dozen dishes or so), very well thought out and I believe everybody should be able find something to his/her liking. Everything about this place says high class: pre-warmed plates, everybody's food is served at the same time, old fashioned waiters with bowties... Well, you've gotten the idea.
We were served some freshly made bread with butter to tide us over while waiting for the main course. I ordered the halibut (which was the fish of the day) with green leek mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables on the side. Everything was done to perfection and just melted in my mouth. My friends had scallops and cod fish and were equally impressed. Be warned that every dish is very rich. But hey, as they say in my home country "you can't spoil porridge with butter", and I stand 100% behind this adage. Oh yeah, even though they didn't make it, but the chilled Riesling wine was a perfect compliment to the fish.
Things you might want to consider:
- Ask to be seated on the second floor if possible, since the first one smells a bit like kitchen (this is understandable considering how small the place is).
- They have a set menu which actually is pretty good and has at least a third of the options from the regular menu. So check it out first.
Final verdict: expensive, but gives you a taste of what your daily evening meal will be like if... eh, I mean when you make your first million. -
Review from Steve M.
Oakville, ON
7/8/2011
What more can I say after reading these great reviews. I can't understand the few bad reviews. Went on the first day of Summerlicious and it was our second Summerlicious visit there. Last time was good to.I had roasted Goat Cheese, Cornish Hen( no bones) and strawberries with vanilla custard cake. Excellent!!
My wife had Tiger Shrimp, Strip Loin of Beef and Lemon Custard Tart. I sampled and it was good too. If I had any thing to complain about was the Wine List prices. Few under $50 and none under $46 a bottle. The listed wines were good but I'm sure the LCBO has lots good listings in the $18 range which should be under $40 at the bar.
