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The Jersey Giant
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Thu
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for The Jersey Giant
15 reviews in English
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Review from Jeff P.
3/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came here for St. Pat's and wasn't disappointed. Great Guinness pours. Great fish n chips. Great service. ...and got a table right away!
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Review from Lara P.
4/24/2012
Please remember to serve your customers Jersey! It was a Friday night that I came here with my boyfriend, excited to watch the hockey playoffs. They had 2 for 1 Guinness pints, which was an additional lure. But it took a good while to get menus and for the server to notice us. My boyfriend had to keep going to the bar to get drinks the rest of the night and even started cleaning our tables. We understand that they were short-staffed but we were making the effort to be understanding so the least they could do is acknowledge it with some kindness. But we got no love from this place. We had passable calamari and beef dip sandwiches. It was edible and we were so hungry from waiting so we ate them. Definitely not coming back here again.
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Review from Juliana H.
Toronto, ON
10/6/2011
I haven't been to the Giant in quite a while, but this Sunday I decided to pop in to escape the gloomy windy rainy day. I'm glad I did! After a long day of touring around the city with my aunt, we were looking for a place to kick back and have a drink and a snack. We each had a glass of the Valpolicella and we shared an order of nachos. My aunt wanted chili, but I'm really allergic to MSG. The server made a point of checking with the kitchen staff and she assured me it was MSG-less. Taking my chances, I indulged and am pleased to say that I was just fine.
I've have been to the Jersey Giant many times and have tried all sorts of things on their menu. Nothing has been mind blowing, but everything has been enjoyable. It's comfort pub food, and there's nothing wrong with that. The service is good, the portions are plentiful, and the booze selection is decent.
If it was closer to my home, I am certain I'd be there more. -
Review from Chris M.
9/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Best of the blue collar bars Toronto has to offer, as of now.
So far this is one of two place that resembles home.
The staff are friendly and not afraid to have a conversation with you.
The 5 dollar Wednesday burgers are as good as I have found to date.
I still don't understand the Canadian laws that require burgers get cooked to hell but its not my country and I can only do as the say.
They have great beers on tap and have some really good deal through the week. Hacker-Pschorr are 2 for 10 on Wednesdays. Thank you Jersey Giant for not making me pay strip club prices for beer while in Toronto.
I've not had too much other than the burgers but I've seen the same customers on several occasions. I was told its a chain but I would have never know.
Cheers! -
Review from Frank L.
Toronto, ON
1/19/2012
I come to this pub for lunch. On the board have a lot of good deals ranging from soup to sandwiches to burger. I order a draft and a beef burger with mushroom. The burger tastes very good. The meat quality is above average and is cooked just medium. The waitress is very fast in servicing, probably due to she is the only one serving us for all tables near the door. The décor is very standard for a pub.
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Review from Christopher T.
12/5/2010
Good stuff for my first lunch in Toronto for business. I wanted to walk around a bit and see the city and I had heard good things about the place. Pretty empty for a late lunch on a weekday. I had the Mill Street beer off the tap, a good choice, and one I stuck with the rest of my Toronto trip for local beers. I ordered the Cuban Sandwich which I thought was going to be hit or miss as this place didn't seem like the kind of place that would do something like this well. I was very happy with the selection in the end.
The thing that made the place above average was the bartender, who could not have been more friendly and on the spot helpful. The places strikes me as traditional British Pub and the food goes toward that as well. Not being from Toronto I'm not sure when I would be back, but I'd be happy to visit again.Listed in: My Toronto
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Review from Hugh P.
Cookstown, ON
7/16/2011
Good local spot - a bunch of us use it for casual lunches etc....very good food: I'd say a notch or two above standard 'pub-grub'.
Beer selection is varied, and seems to offer a decent spread of options.
Decor is standard "sorta-British-pub-thingy", not that I care much, to be honest. I'm there for a pint, a bite and to yak w/friends!
Service quality can vary a bit from time to time, but show me a place that doesn't have that issue...
All in all, a great place for a casual get-together...will be back: again and again! -
Review from Kevin D.
Toronto, ON
2/25/2009
Always a great place for pub grub and a drink, any time if the year.
The Jersey Giant is the quintessential neighbourhood pub and bar. They have a pool table nook in the back, plus beat-up, but comfortable leather couches. The Jersey is great for pre-theatre dining, or post-show drinks. Wendal is always on his game and keeps the orders flying through, up-to-the-minute.
I also fell in love here, so yes I'm biased!Listed in: KD's Toronto Nightlife Guide
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Review from Melissa F.
Toronto, ON
5/31/2009
I've been here a couple times and still can't tell whether i like this place or not. there is some seriously confusing decor- again, i'mnot sure whether i love it or hate it. but i'd come here if i was trying to avoid my regular spots in the neighbourhood.
really, not memorable in any way but not offensive either. try it if your bored. -
Review from Peter H.
5/5/2010
Overall a great experience for me. This is a dark pub and is exactly what I like.
Beer was reasonably priced, especially the special. The only food I ordered was the warm spinach salad I never order a salad, nor consider them a substantial form of food. (I stopped at Pizza Pizza on the way home) It was good, however. The other items on the menu looked like your standard pub grub too.
The bartender was very friendly and helpful with a small sample of a very unique beer that just arrived. I will be back -
Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
10/3/2008 1 photo
Still standing and surviving from the break-up of the chef, owners, or whatever it was that happened to force some of the folks from here to go across the street and open up the Jason George (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), this is a pub that I always have fond memories of.
I used to work for Canadian Stage (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...)and had to put in shows at the Bluma Appel Theatre at the St. Lawrence Centre (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...). As you can imagine, working for not-for-profit theatre does not leave you with a lot of money to splash around on nights out. Step forward Jersey Giant with your $5.00 burger special. They still run it to this day and I try to persuade those in my party that we should hit that place mid-week when the opportunity arises.
It's a pub pure and simple with decent food, and a good run of taps. There's a pool table at the back of the restaurant and nooks and different levels that give the place an interesting dynamic. Pub food and drink pure and simple. It's easy enough to find. There's a huge pub-storefront sign on the street with a huge rooster (the "Jersey Giant") on it, allowing you to make dirty jokes to your friends really easily. Too easy, really. -
Review from Jim N.
7/1/2011 1 photo
First time I got to Toronto was not to have alcohol whatsoever. I was walking around the area looking for a place to eat so I ate a pub instead over a 24 hour diner. Had the fish and chips w/ non-alcohol drink. $9.99 isn't bad for a Thurs. Special.
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Review from Andrea H.
Updated - 4/8/2009
Well, they don't seem to have done any renovations to the front of the house, just the kitchen. It's basically the same well-worn dive - and I mean that in a good way.
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2/26/2009
The Jersey Giant is closed for renovations until the end of February. I'm looking forward to the… Read more »
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Review from Eric H.
8/30/2010
Feels like a neighborhood bar. The Jersey Giant seems to be about comfort and company. They are not trying to set the world on fire with fine furnishings and fancy decor. The atmosphere is on the darker side; tv's at various spots; its pretty spacious with a small pool room in the back.
They had an interesting blend of pub menu items - burgers to poutine to shepards pie. Beer choices were pretty deep. I had the shepards pie and it was pretty good - but then again it's not rocket science to throw together mixed vegetables, hamburger and mashed potatoes.
The staff was friendly and the service was excellent.
I stumbled onto this place - I was looking for another pub called "C'est What?" and ended up in the Jersey Giant. I would considering another visit when I return to Toronto. -
Review from Alli J.
6/24/2010
Poutine. That's all I gotta say. Poutine. And beer. I should say that, too. Good combination. As for the rest of the menu--it's well above average for pub food. Very laid back, comfortable and friendly place with nice staff. It's a nice break from the chaos of the St. Lawrence Market area outside.
