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The Corner Place
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
11 Jarvis StToronto, ON M5C
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
(416) 850-1738
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
17 reviews for The Corner Place
17 reviews in English
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Review from Charles C.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 1/17/2012
$3 drinks from 4pm to 8pm from January to march 31st except for st. Pats day .
Martini Monday (1.5oz)
Brown bottle Tuesday (domestic beers)
Wine Wednesday( 5oz house wine)
Sapporo Thursday (16oz.)
Bar rail Friday (gin rum rye vodka)1 Previous Review:
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10/27/2011
i like this spot $5 pints and wine . i hope my date didn't see the bill.
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Review from Luiz G.
4/2/2012
Pros: Environment, waitress service
Not so con: Asian Chicken Sesame Salad
Cons: Not know their Wi-Fi password
Is it a good restaurant for kids? No
Is it good choice for big groups? No
Is the parking lot enough to accommodate the customers? No parking lot
Around 12:00pm after I found that the St Lawrence market does not open on Mondays, I started to find a good place to have lunch on Old Toronto and I discover the The Corner Place. When we arrived, we could sit on any place because the place was not crowded.
The service was friendly and nice and the salad did not take so much time to arrive. But, at least, for me, when I arrive at place where the Wi-Fi is available I like to have access. I tried all the variations provided by the waitress and none worked. On the end, she asked me to look for one of the customers and ask him how they connect. Very bad negative point for me.
Overall, the salad was okay. To be true, I prefer the Asian Chicken Sesame salad from Panera Bread. The dried noodle was very hard to eat and most of the salad components were cut in chunks instead of niece pieces to eat with a fork. What makes a mess while you are eating. Well... I did not get excited with the food this time. But I intend to come back here again next time that I visit Toronto, I notice other dishes on the menu that called my attention. -
Review from Good T.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 5/1/2012
Stand by my 4 star rating. Went again for their drink specials, wasn't disappointed at all. Cheap, good alcohol+friendly service+nice ambiance + company= good times!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/24/2012
4 stars for their $3 drink specials from 4-8 pm. Huzzah!They still follow the same schedule that… Read more »
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Review from Jaisun C.
Ajax, ON
4/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came for a friends birthday because she said her friend was djing at an event. Old school / r&b / hip hop mix . Space was kinda small but good enough to dance and mingle with the mature crowd .
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Review from Heather W.
Markham, ON
11/10/2011
I purchased a Wag Jag Express certificate for a hamburger and fries take-out order for $8 so I saved $6.69.
Burger was moist and delicious although they did put cheese on it in error after I told them 3x, NO CHEESE! Luckily it was a thin piece of crappy processed cheese so I didn't notice the taste.
The fries taste/smell similar to Swiss Chalet fries but crispy. It took 15 minutes to make since this place is a restaurant first, take-out second. I did call in advance to see if I could order on the phone but they never answered and their voice mail was not set up. When I got there the place was empty (2 tables being used, 3 patrons in all at 1:00 pm) and only 1 waitress and 1 bartender so I can understand why my call was missed.
Quick 13 minute walk from the Financial District. -
Review from Andrea S.
Toronto, ON
1/10/2011
A few friends and I dropped in here just before Christmas having walked from the Distillery District in the cold looking for an interesting but reasonably priced place for dinner.
This was definitely worth the walk :)
The wait staff was very friendly, the atmosphere was classier and more modern than your typical casual-dining place - but the prices were in same same ballpark which is always appreciated by a student like myself :)
I had the fettuccine alfredo since I was so hungry after our meandering walk. I am definitely not an expert on the dish since this was the first time I had order it, but it seemed well put together to me: the chicken was nicely done and the sauce was smooth. The portions were generous.
I would definitely go back if I was in the neighborhood again.
I hope they finish their website soon - I always enjoying researching where I am going to eat and seeing updates :) -
Review from Chris T.
East York, ON
10/31/2011
i have been here a few times and i am always impressed every time i leave. The food is really good and for a fair price and the service is pretty bang on. Not to mention the great beer on tap on the patio on a summer day...ahhh pleasant. i would come back here for sure!
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Review from Angela L.
12/12/2010
While the frosty weather now prevents us from enjoying the Front St. sidewalk patio of The Corner Place during these cool months, the floor to ceiling windows make people watching just as easy. Despite the lack of warm weather in the winter, we can still count on the $4 highball specials. Perhaps it's because I'm usually visiting quite late on weeknights (after movies at Rainbow Marketplace), but it hasn't been very busy.
Depsite there being so much choice, the hightops are always the most fun to sit on. Food-wise, I've only tried the grilled calamari. It was drenched in sweet teriyaki sauce which drowned the bed of mixed greens it lay upon. I don't think that I would necessarily make trips here for the food, but I've heard good things about their steaks. -
Review from Elvis A.
8/23/2011
This review applies to the patio/drinks only. The place is close by and seems to have a local fan base. I enjoyed my first visit here as they had Blanche De Chambly on draft which is good. Unfortunately on the second visit they were not serving that (boo!). The service is OK for what it is. I mainly drop by to have a cigar and enjoy a drink. Other than that I don't see why I would come here. They did have promo in conjunction with rainbow cinemas for meal and movie deal a while ago so that may make it worthwhile to try the food here.
Listed in: Cigar Friendly Patios in…
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Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
8/27/2010
Okay, this place is NOT $$$$ that really threw me off until I got closer and looked at the menu. It's $$
Great prices, and good food. They have a nice patio too.
We got the special sizzling plate of steaks for $13 comes with broccoli (they seem have use broccoli as a garnish on everything). Be careful the plate is HOT, my friend burned his elbow. That should teach him not to put his elbows on the table!
I got a Tumeric Curry Chicken. Oh MAN, it was yummmy and flavourful, just the way I like it.
The portions are small, but not too small. I'd say medium sized. You'd finish and you're not full, but very sated. Room for dessert.
The service was friendly, but we asked for the dessert menu twice but it never came. Instead we got the bill.
Would definitely come back if in the area.Listed in: My Fail Safes
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Review from Yvonne T.
9/11/2011 2 photos
4 star food, 2-1/2 star service. The Corner Place is located across from the St. Lawrence Market. There is a patio which is great for people watching and for soaking in some Vitamin D. I treated my co-worker here to lunch as she is always helpful and does it with a smile. Its rare these days to find people who do not mind rolling up their sleeves to get the job done. I love you JH!
We arrived at around 1PM to a pretty full patio. After 5 minutes of being totally ignored by their wait staff, we were finally approached and the girl told us it would be just 5 minutes for them to prepare the table. We were finally seated, and again ignored for a few good moments until our orders were taken.I ordered the Jerk Chicken Burger with a side salad. I usually shy away from chicken burgers because they're made with chicken breasts, which tend to be a bit on the dry side. I was pleasantly surprised to sink my teeth into a juicy and tender chicken burger. The bun was fresh, the burger was flavourful and the mango salsa that accompanied it was the perfect complement to the bit of zing of the jerk marinade. The side salad could use some improvement as it was just a few pieces of romaine lettuce sloppily drizzled with some balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Pretty boring. Of course, I could've opted for fries, but chose to be healthier :pJH ordered the Corner Place Cheeseburger which was adorned with sauteed mushrooms and onion. I thought the beef patty erred on the smaller side but as JH commented, this was a good thing as the larger burger patty soaked up all the juices so that we wouldn't have needed a Tide 2 Go stick for the aftermath. The burger was perfectly cooked with a bit of pink still inside. It was a homemade burger as opposed to a store-bought burger which is given away by its outer appearance (e.g. Encrusted with herbs).
Verdict:
Prices are reasonable considering the area in which The Corner Place is located. The burgers were $11 and $13 and the portion sizes were sufficient. I would definitely recommend it for anyone in the area. However, if you are looking to grab a quick bite, you might want to go elsewhere as the service here is rather lax. I loved their patio as it was spaced apart enough to allow for privacy, and is the perfect way to enjoy a meal on a Summer's day.
The food was delicious, and I will definitely be back to try more! -
Review from Grace D.
Toronto, ON
3/4/2010
I chose The Corner Place, sight unseen, for a milestone (read: 19th!) birthday gathering with a few close friends. I NEEDED a restaurant that served good food, tasty drinks, and accommodated for a student's budget. I WANTED a restaurant with a slightly classier atmosphere than my friends and I are used to. The Corner Place turned out to be just about a perfect pick.
We're greeted at the entrance by the restaurant's fully stocked and modern looking bar. The lights are low (but not to the point that you can't make out your date - don't you just hate that?!) and on this particular night the music selection is ambient and subtle. My friend remarked that the music reminded him of the underwater levels in Donkey Kong. Okay, it might have seemed a little silly to a bunch of youngsters like us, but I don't think it took away from the dining experience at all. The decor was rich and modern, without feeling sterile or overly trendy. Warm colours and woods. Inviting!
The food was great! I ordered the grilled salmon (about $12) and my friends had the curry chicken (about $12) and the ribs (about $15). We were all thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food but left wanting more... literally. The portions were a bit small.
The birthday girl (moi) was treated to the dulce de leche cheesecake for dessert. No complaints, other than the fact that it was served presumably right out of the freezer and was perhaps a touch harder than cheesecake should be. Tasted great, though.
We went on a Tuesday night and it was very quiet. I live nearby, however, and see a pretty packed house on weekend evenings. Check it out on a weeknight with your sweetheart or on a Saturday with a group of friends!
Our waitress was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The only negative thing I'll say about this particular dining experience is that a couple staff members were sitting at the bar around a laptop. I know it was a slow night, but c'mon! That's not appropriate.
That aside, the meal and experience were great and I definitely plan on returning! -
Review from August L.
4/8/2010
I wished the Corner Place was a place around my corner!
COST
I only went in for drinks and I'd say prices are quite reasonable for such a fancy place. They have $5 specials each day of the week
- $5 Martini Mondays
- $5 Vodka Saturdays
etc.
ATMOSPHERE
Fantastic! The place is filled with beautiful artwork and photography. High ceilings and a patio outside for warmer weather. There is this classy feel to the place but not a "stuck up, you are not welcomed" feel feel b/c you're of a lower income bracket.
BARTENDERS
A bit overly attentive. I feel like she asked if we needed anything more than 6 times that night interrupting me and my company who were deep in conversation.
NOISE
The only potential issue I can see is the place getting very loud. The walls don't really absorb the sounds of your neighbour's conversation but the place wasn't too busy when we were there so it wasn't an issue. -
Review from Justine K.
Toronto, ON
5/26/2010
Possibly the only good thing about this place is the service, which was attentive and friendly. My main issue is that I find it completely inexcusable for a restaurant to serve Chilean Sea Bass when it's widely known that this fish is endangered and has been for some time. Seriously, in a city as environmentally aware as Toronto, and uber close to the St. Lawrence market, could you be more retarded?
http://www.seachoice.o...
I wanted to give this place a try, but won't be returning. -
Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
7/25/2011
Really enjoyed the calamari and the caprese salad, although the actual caprese wasn't outstanding, the salad itself was really good.
The bar had a good ambiance and is in a really good location.
Would go again. -
Review from raptors t.
Toronto, ON
10/28/2010
Food is not bad...standard fair. They do have Sapporo on draft which is cool...
It probably has one of the best patios in the area so in the summer, it is usually packed. -
Review from Gordon C.
Thornhill, ON
8/7/2010
will go back. the food was very good. I went with a bunch of friends, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. service was great .. always smiling, attentive, and polite. the indoor decor was sophisticated, but it was a relaxing dining experience on a summer evening ... and bonus points for having the jays game on as cecil shut down tampa bay.
