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Wayne Gretzky's Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
99 Blue Jays WayToronto, ON M5V 9G9
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
(416) 348-0099
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 1 am
Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 2 am
Sun 11:30 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
44 reviews for Wayne Gretzky's Restaurant
Review Highlights
"...sans kids, try their rooftop patio, Oasis, because it rocks."
(in 7 reviews)
"This place truly is an oasis."
(in 7 reviews)
"Tons of the "Great One" memorabilia on display."
(in 10 reviews)
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44 reviews in English
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Review from John S.
12/17/2010
Not bad. I stopped in here on an Amtrak trip to Toronto a few years ago and ate here the night before I left for home.
Gretsky's is a good place for a slightly pricey but not super extravagant meal. The steaks are thick and the atmosphere is a pretty nice combination of sports and classiness.
Service was good too. -
Review from Solomon C.
1/15/2012 2 Check-ins Here
If it weren't for the fact The Great One endorses this place, I wouldn't have given this place a second thought. It's a generic sports bar. Ok, I lied, there's this waitress/bartender that i thought was super cute. but that's THE ONLY reason I came back.
You've got tons of TV's around you. On a typical january weekend, you'll have yourself split between the Raptors, Leafs, NFL Playoffs and whatever other Canadian hockey team is playing at that time. It's good thing, trust me.
Their food is nothing special. You've got the usual pub fare and some comfort foods with Gretzky's endorsement like "Grandma Gretzky's Perogi's." It's a plate of baked or lightly fried perogis topped like a loaded baked potato. (sour cream, choices and sprinkled with bacon) I didn't like it.
Their meat loaf was nothing special either. you're here for beer and hockey, stick to that. -
Review from Peter S.
10/10/2011
Service was pretty good. My server was very friendly and pretty hot. Food was very meh, just like almost all the other Yelp reviewers have said of this restaurant.
Skin On French Fries: C+
The "skin on french fries" are pretty typical, boring, mushy. They are neither good nor bad. Totally empty calories. I'd really rather eat nothing than these fries. The ketchup at this place sucks -- too sweet.
Chicken Wings: B
Totally typical wings. You get a choice of "hot" or "mild". Their hot wings are pretty darn mild. I wish they had more hot sauce.
Ribs: C+
How can you ruin ribs? Dry cut, not spiced well, too much goopy BBQ sauce, not well marbled, cooked too much. Cut of meat totally uninteresting.
Roasted Chicken: C+
Simply Dreadful. Way, way, way overcooked. Not seasoned well. -
Review from Lilliane G.
Toronto, ON
8/29/2011
Had a meal here last night with my family during their final evening here in Toronto before heading back home.
My 6-year old nephew LOVED this place...but he's a 6-year old boy, that's to be expected.
Our server was great, the decor was nice, the food was meh. My brother-in-law has eaten here a few times before and he decided to not have a main but order a series of appetizers for his meal instead. Obviously, he's much smarter than the rest of us. The mains were average at best.
I'm giving it 3-stars because it's great for families and it's not terribly expensive.
Let's be clear on one thing...this restaurant is for families - families of tourists...it is what it is.
Of note, if you're looking for a great spot for drinks, sans kids, try their rooftop patio, Oasis, because it rocks. -
Review from Sandra K.
North York, ON
7/12/2011
I went here for the Oasis patio, and have to admit that it was amazing. Even on a Tuesday evening, the patio was full.
But the service and food were a disaster. We ordered the calamari, ribs, flat bread and nachos.
The calamari was rubbery and very small in quantity so not a good appetizer to share. The flat bread was stale and the hummus dip was crusted over so obviously not very fresh. The ribs were good, but also very small portion and not good to share. The nachos were standard. The waitress was rude and not at all attentive.
All this being said, the patio redeems the place, if I was just rating the patio atmosphere, I'd give it 4 stars. -
Review from Lauren M.
Bad food. UGH! At least I had really low expectations, so I wasn't really surprised when the food hit the table.
My dad was in town. Being from Brantford (hometown of the Great One) he just had to check out Wayne Gretzky's.
Overall:
Staff/service - 3.5 star - friendly, helpful polite waiter. Food took a bit longer than necessary to come out but nothing outrageous.
Decor - 3.5-4 star. More upscale than you would imagine, it's nicer than a mere sports bar. Absolutely massive interior.
Rooftop patio - 5 star, hello, it's beautiful!
Food - 1-2 star. Yuck. Do NOT have the pizzas. They used a pre-made frozen crust of some sort. It was like cardboard. Thick too. Totally gross. We tried the South-Western pizza and they actually squirted some sort of cheese whiz looking crap all over the top. Disgusting. The crab cakes were kind of decent, but they ruined them by placing them on some kind of disgusting huge pile of mayo/tartar sauce and I had to scrape it off with a spoon. Overall, no love whatsoever put into the food and it was too expensive considering nothing was made from scratch.
But yeah....the rooftop patio is worth a trip. Eat somewhere else. -
Review from Denise S.
5/30/2011
Summer's finally here and that means one thing -- rooftop patios! It's hard to imagine a nicer way to end the day than sipping cocktails under the stars while enjoying a nice view of the city. I found out about Oasis from a friend. It's not a place that you would find unless you were looking for it and on a weeknight it's busy, but not too crowded. There is a separate entrance to "Oasis" just off Mercer St. (to the right of the Second City doors). It feels like a secret local hangout even though it's right in the middle of the most touristy neighbourhood. You have to walk up several flights of stairs to the rooftop. There you'll be met with a urban oasis -- cushy couches to lounge on, heating lamps (if it gets chilly, as this place is open May-October), strings of lights hanging above, even a "waterfall".
The menu currently on offer is bare-bones (cheeseburger, cajun turkey burger, salad, pizza) and the drinks menu is also pretty small (about 5 or 6 kinds of wine by the glass, a few martinis, caesars). However, they are introducing a special summer menu next week. Starting next week, there will also be nightly specials (e.g. martini monday's). I had the cheeseburger ($14), which was good. Nothing special, but I can't complain -- you don't really come here with high expectations for food. It came with a simple side salad of spring mix and balsamic vinaigrette (or you could choose tortilla chips and salsa). I also had the "Beach Bum" ($9) martini which had some kind of fruity vodka, pineapple juice, and lime. It was nice and refreshing.
Music was a random selection of top 40 and some old stuff, like Weezer's Blue Album. Relaxed summer music. Smoking IS allowed (and a lot of people were smoking when I came), so if you are like me and not super-thrilled about second-hand smoke, pick your table carefully.Listed in: Patio Season!
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Review from Hideki K.
7/2/2011
Wayne Gretzky's Restaurant, the one and only, has typical pub food. What makes this place stand out is all the authentic Gretzky memorabilia that is displayed along the walls near the bathroom. Check it out when you go.
Although the restobar is on Blue Jays Way, it isn't super close to the Rogers Centre. -
Review from Kat T.
7/20/2011
Wayne Gretzky's isn't too far from my house, so it has been my go-to Sport's Bar for any NCAA Football games. (Go BLUE!)
They are super accommodating about changing the TV and making sure at least one of their bar TVs is playing your game. We have been able to show up at game time for some of my fave teams with a large group and still all get a seat and a beer in hand pre-show.
However, if the game goes on too long and you need to eat... well I got nothing for you. Food is all mediocre.
Drinks- both beer selection and the ceasar's are amazing. Other mixed drinks, I'm not going to recommend. Wine- well, he owns his own winery, and it's not too bad.
Wayne and his friends and family occasionally host radio shows here and you might catch a glimpse of The Great One. -
Review from sub z.
Brampton, ON
5/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Brutal, brutal, brutal service. You will be literally standing at the counter, waiting to pay for your 7 dollar pint of domestic garbage and the bartenders will just completely ignore you because they're busy with whatever customers have already been tipping them all night.
1/5 stars for the service, food, and drink. Bumped it to 2/5 because their rooftop patio is pretty decent.
Cover charge for UFC night is lame as well. -
Review from Christopher T.
12/5/2010
What an odd place. Visiting Toronto for work I met up with a great old friend here for some food and beers, lots of beers. Came because it was close to the hotel, I wanted to watch a NCAA college football game, and I'm in Toronto, Canada and the place is named after Wayne Gretzky. I also learned it isn't spelled "Gretzsky". Tons of the "Great One" memorabilia on display. Staff was hit or miss, I actually liked the bald guy behind the bar best, he was on the spot on our orders and refreshing my 7 beers, always right when I needed another Molson Canadian. The rest of the staff seems to be there mainly for aesthetic purposes, lots of makeup, lot's of um, enhancements, I guess is the best word for it.
I don't know if I would return, there was a Maple Leafs game my night so the place was pretty crowded with Toronto and Boston fans, and they were doing some sort of live radio show from the bar itself. I haven't followed hockey in years so I was kind of lost by this. After the game started the place actually cleared out as fans left for the game. They were nice enough to put my game on one of the TVs behind the bar amidst all of the hockey games. A bit on the expensive side, but much nicer inside than it looks from the street. It was a block from my hotel so that was nice as well.Listed in: My Toronto
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Review from Tori T.
8/11/2011
This place is a run-down tourist trap... in fact, our out-of-town host was quite embarrassed bringing us here for a business dinner. Apparently this was quite the place back in the day. I would equate it with sports bar meets Applebees. A hockey memorabilia explosion! The food was far below average and way overpriced. Service was average. Meh!
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Review from Christian P.
Toronto, ON
8/20/2011
For Oasis: Patio is stucked between condos and skycrapers; Better if you have a friend in one of the condos, so you can chat with him from the patio. Food was poor and service was slow. Setting of the patio could be nice, whether it was cleaner. All cushions are dirty, with suspicious marks... how could have this patio been listed as a top 10 in Toronto? becasue of the fountain, surely, that is original. Go on the roof to see it, then go down in the Gretzky's to eat (menu is larger there and food better).
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Review from Derek L.
Oakville, ON
Nothing special about this bar except the name.
I ordered a beer and poutine. My girlfriend got 2 martinis. She the Candy Apple martini, which was really sweet with not much alcohol. And The Great One Cosmo, which was stronger, and better. Both were 7.99 each.
The poutine was like New York Fries with gravy, it was alright. Can't comment on any other food because that's all we ordered.
Overall, I don't see why anyone should come here when there are so many other sports bars out there.
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Review from Marcus D.
2/23/2011
I would probably not come here again if I found myself in Toronto, but it's one of those things for tourists to do once and move on. If there's a live broadcast going on there, like the night we went, that's kind of cool.
We came in here to watch the Bruins game Friday night. It served its purpose: we drank ourselves silly and spent way too much money. The food was edible. My buddy got the meatloaf and was burping it up all night - always tasty, right? I got the burger branded with the "99" and it didn't repeat on me as much.
As I said, visit it once to say you've been there because everyone back home has already asked me, " did you go to Gretzkys?" -
Review from Jim P.
9/26/2010 1 Check-in Here
This place was better than I thought it was going to be.
Lots of hockey memorabilia and good TV's to watch any sporting event.
On this Saturday, they broadcast a Hockey-centric radio show, and had a couple of former players as guests.
Their small nachos with chili, was ENORMOUS, and very good. Friendly bartenders. Prices could be a little better, but in this area, they have a captive audience who is willing to pay. One point off for restricting the tease of wireless, for "Employees only".
"We don't give out the password any more" ??? what's up with that? -
Review from Craig S.
Dartmouth, NS
11/18/2010
It is Gretzky's that starts it off right. It is nice inside. The servers were friendly and attentive.
The wings were excellent and the nachos plentiful. -
Review from Van D.
8/21/2011
As expected, this place is very touristy. Food is average and overpriced which goes along with the touristy motif. Lots of Gretzky memorabilia which is fun to look at. Fun place to come once but probably not worth a second trip.
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Review from En L.
7/4/2011
Beautiful patio. Great place for drinks but food was mediocre.
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Review from Karen O.
8/5/2011
Nothing terribly special. Food was okay, but a little on the dry side
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Review from Chris P.
11/15/2009 1 Check-in Here
I was really impressed here. It was classier than your regular sports pub and has a restaurant, bar, and lounge all spaced nicely into one neat package. The food was fantastic, I had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and veggies. Of course the beer was great as I was here for a Big Rock event, so you can't frown at free Traditional Ale and prizes. The staff were also fantastic!
If you've never been here you can expect to pay $20-25 for an entree and the menu is vast enough that any type of group you're with can find something they'll enjoy.
Despite the angry looks I got from Leafs fans as I walked out of the bar with my Flames jersey on, (Flames won 5-2) I had a great time! -
Review from Bryce B.
5/11/2009
The "Great One's" restaurant is merely alright. Loaded with plenty of Gretzky memorabilia, this is a good place to get a cold Canadian beer (Steamwhistle, Rickard's and Alexander Keith's are all on tap) and a dependable burger or pulled pork sandwich. The dinner entrees are not quite as good, although the meatloaf is not bad. If you're not super hungry, Grandma's Pirogis are a good choice.
The rooftop bar (called the Oasis) is a really nice place to hangout. -
Review from Ken H.
7/18/2009
I generally do not have very high expectations of celebrity restaurants (unless the owner is a celebrity chef, of course). The outside of the building is cleverly decorated with a giant revolving table hockey player above the front door, and of course the hockey theme is carried throughout the interior as well. The first thing you see when you walk in the door (after you've stepped past the beggar hanging out on the front steps), is the gift shop, selling T-shirts and hats and whatnot that let you tell everyone at what restaurant you've eaten.
The bar area is large, and befitting a sports-themed restaurant is filled with television monitors. In July, there's no live hockey to watch, but at least it wasn't all poker and golf. The Canadian beer selection on tap is impressive with something for just about every beer taste out there. The food, on the other hand, was uninspired and boring. The menu selections would be best described as "non-threatening" to the most timid palates. What little inventiveness there is on the menu is kind of bizarre and unfocused - $19 will buy you macaroni and cheese with "creole" chicken mixed in.
The prices are a little high, but the service was pretty good. The restaurant would be more enjoyable with a large group or as a sports bar-only outing. -
Review from conor g.
Toronto, ON
11/26/2009
WOW CHRIS P!!. I read your Oh Boy! review and quite liked it. But i scrolled down just slightly and saw your review for Gretzky's.
Are you joking me?
How dare you give it 5 stars. You make Yelp look irrelevant.
Its the opposite of what Toronto needs for a good bar.
Every time I have been to Gretzky's the service is very poor, not in efficiency, but in attitude.
The prices are more expensive than many good quality restaurants, and for what? A burger grilled with 99 on top that tastes like a literal hockey puck, and served by someone who really doesn't give a shit!
I really do feel there is still a huge market opportunity for some great sports bars in Toronto, considering we are supposed to be a great sports city. If and when the time comes where a sports bar opens downtown that is not cheesy, with bad food, ridiculous prices and lousy servers/bartenders, then Chris P maybe you'll re-evaluate your 5 STAR review for Gretzky's, maybe i'll buy you a pint too, and kat.
p.s. I have decided to change Gretzky's from 1 star to 2 stars based on their summer rooftop patio, which is cool and a great spot to bring people for a beer or two. -
Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
10/24/2008
When it's named after the owner, you'd expect it to be a really great one. Wayne's is a decent enough place, and with the legacy of the name, you have some fairly large expectations. It's nice enough, but though it's not "Phoenix Coyotes" Gretzky, it sure isn't "Edmonton Oilers" Gretzky either.
It finds itself in the heart of the downtown theatre district with Second City (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) found right behind it. The menu is pretty much what you'd expect from a restaurant owned by a hockey great. It's narrow enough, but a bit expensive for what you get. As well, there are some naming conventions that you have to deal with like the "Great One Burger" (you knew that had to be in there at some point) and the "Gretzky's Famous Meatloaf" (Seriously? You're saying THAT's how he made a name for himself? Huh.).
The one thing this place does have going for it is the patio. Found atop the restaurant, Gretzky's calls its patio the "Oasis", which it truly is, giving one of the most interesting views of any patio found in the city. I'd suggest going for the patio and use the relaxing time up top to think of things that made Gretzky the Great One that didn't include meatloaf. -
Review from Brian l.
8/18/2009 1 photo
The food was nothing to write home about. The burger had a 99 "branded" into the bun. The atmosphere was cool though, especially during the 2004 Stanley Cup quarterfinals and the Leafs and Sens playing that night. The bar half was packed and insanely loud. For that moment I wish I were a Leafs fan, as it's hard to find that many hockey fans here (the US) that will pack into a bar and have that much enthusiasm.
I would probably go back if I were watching a game, not for the food. -
Review from Vanessa G.
Toronto, ON
9/12/2008
I can't believe no one has mentioned this but The Oasis - Gretzky's rooftop patio - is probably the best place to have a beer in the whole city.
Beautiful waterfalls, super comfy seating and a view like no other, this is the place to be when the warmer weather hits. A bucket of coronas and I could be here until the sun comes up.
I've never eaten in the restaurant, but The Oasis is one of those hidden gems you wouldn't know about unless you lived here.
There is nothing quite as relaxing as sitting on the top of the city on a hot summer day, sipping a beer and letting all your cares just slip away. This place truly is an oasis! -
Review from Karly G.
Mississauga, ON
11/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great service, waitress was over at our table multiple times in the night. Bar was really crowded, but there was a game on in Toronto, so that explains why. I'm not a hockey fan, can't stand the sport, but I really liked this restaurant. The fish and chips was really good, and for two people to have non-alcoholic drinks, appetizers, main and dessert it cost $50. My only issue was that they dont take debt, only cash or credit.
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Review from Beck N.
9/2/2008
After walking around for what felt like forever, hubby & I decided to grab drinks at the bar. I'm certain that the restaurant & the roof deck are worth checking out, but that was just not what we felt up to doing. The bartender was extremely friendly -- offering up advice about the Canadian brews. He convinced hubby to try a Moosehead (or Moose Juice as he called it) -- not my kind of beer, but still had that crisp Canadian beer taste to it.
The bar was a comfortable atmosphere & pretty quiet for a Sunday night on a long weekend... but the service was personal & they had the Pats pregame on one of their big screen tvs (def. a plus!). -
Review from M P.
Toronto, ON
5/14/2010
If you love hockey, this is the place to be..... A great alternative to watching games live.... The crowd will surely get you going!!
The food is alright, but you're really there for the excitement and booze anyways....
See you there!!! -
Review from Ryan C.
8/25/2008
Let me preface this review with a few notes: I am biased...I am a big hockey fan, a tourist in Toronto, and was on my way to the Hockey Hall of Fame. That said...
...What a perfect experience I had. Great service. Good Food. More Gretzky Memorobilia than at the HHOF!
Our waiter was fast, attentive, knew the food well. Our food and drinks were brought quickly and refilled as needed. The Beer on Draught is frosty cold and the food was tasty. The canuck pizza is an interested rush of flavor, with maple barbecue, canadian back bacon, corn, and peppers, while the mediterranean was full of flavor, if a bit dry.
But the real draw here is the decor. The place is decked out with various artifacts from 99's career, including sticks, jersey's, pucks, skates, etc. There's the stick from his first goal, longest streak, assist records and more. The table's are even designed like rinks which outline record breaking plays.
Its a bit of a walk from the HHOF, but will make a great complementary meal for the hockey fan on the way. -
Review from kris r.
12/30/2009
Two mindblowing things about Gretzky's: their flawless summer rooftop patio and their chicken wings. Visit the bar on a Monday night for all you can eat ($10!) wings the size of KFC drumsticks in almost 10 different flavours. Out of this world.
However-- as with most places in the heart of the entertainment district, Gretzky's is overpriced & often over-crowded. The service is hit or miss; efficient but rude. Great place to drink and watch the game, though-- and aside from St. Louis or Gabby's, there isn't much competition in the area. -
Review from Emma L.
9/1/2010
....the person answering the phone was EXTREMELY bitchy! For no reason! and would not allow me to make a reservation even though we were spending a ton of money and had a lot of people....
the service was pretty good. and the food was pretty good. Has a cool atmosphere ....but its even more awesome upstairs on their patio. -
Review from Darren S.
10/3/2010 1 Check-in Here
A little pricey but the food was pretty good and being surrounded by all the memorabilia was great!!
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Review from Mark W.
Toronto, ON
4/16/2011
Still new to the city, my wife and I ventured down last night in the hopes of finding other Canuck fans to enjoy the big playoff game with. We did find some like minded fans, but we were greatly disappointed with the experience. The staff was pretty good, but the look and feel of the room was lame. From uncomfortable seating to poor TV sight-lines, and terrible acoustics, it feels like state of the art sports bar, circa 1995 - which is precisely what it is. The world of sports bars has changed significantly, but at Gretzky's, time seems to have stood still. What's worse is the quality of the food. It was reminiscent of something you might eat in an airport or on a ferry...I am not exaggerating here... really. I found myself feeling like this establishment must have a degrading influence on Wayne's brand - it made me feel sad. We left after the 1st period. Note that I had previously enjoyed a couple of beers on the rooftop patio, and that experience was quite alright, if rather touristy.
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Review from sarah m.
Ajax, ON
6/19/2011
Went to Oasis rooftop for father's day. Not high expectations. We had a terrible server and the food was even worse. We ordered nachos as an app and food. The food arrived first and the server ran off saying "I'm just going to grab your nachos", only to disappear for the next 30 mins. Didn't provide any condiments for my mothers burger and my sisters sandwich was burnt. She resorted to ripping the pieces or burnt bread off of it so she could eat it. Server appears after we are done eating, and I tell her she forgot the nachos. She runs off without waiting for me to say "don't bother" and slaps down a cold platter of nachos. God knows where they were sitting for the past while. Terrible terrible terrible. Martinis also pretty poor.
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Review from Robert F.
1/9/2010
Not the type of restaurant I typically go to but my son wanted to try it before the Leafs game. The place was actually nicer than I expected and the food was decent. I ordered the Cajun chicken sandwich and a small caesar. Both were good. Cesar was authentic. My son had the BBQ chicken pizza (god knows why but hey, he's 11). I had a slice and it was fair. The crust was a bit tough an a little burned around the edge. The chicken was dry. Sauce, cheese and grilled corn were a bit better. The service was slow and a indifferent. I am giving it three stars because it was actually better than the tourist trap I expected...believe it or not.
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Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
8/29/2008
I love hockey, there are no two ways about it, I bleed blue and white (to my own personal detriment) and I have a personal hockey encyclopedia larger than any normal person should have. There is one man who stands above all other hockey players, they call him the Great One, he was so good at hockey that he has the record for holding the most records. One thing that Wayne Gretzky is not good at is business, this is in evidence at Wayne Gretzky's. I can't imagine he eats there very much, and despite the memorabilia festooning the walls, the place has no soul. The menu is an over priced mishmash of contemporary cuisine with a nod or two to the great one by adding grandma Gretzky's perogies but that has essentially nothing to do with hockey or one of the greatest athletes Canada has ever produced. It is a marketing scam in the worst way and if this restaurant were anywhere else in the world other than the hockey obsessed city of Toronto, it would have failed long ago. Don't go to Wayne Gretzky's please, it will only tarnish your impression of the Great One.
Like the review? Check out the link to my blog on my profile. -
Review from Jeff B.
8/6/2008
I've been here a number of times and love this place. The place is obviously owned by the greatest hockey player of all time, Wayne Gretzky. If you are a fan of the game of hockey, this is a must do while in Toronto. Even if you are not into hockey, they still offer up some good food and have a cool rooftop bar. I have tried many of the menu items and although nothing is overwhelmingly amazing, everything is good and I have not had a bad meal here yet. Some of my favorite menu items are the perogies, wings, ribs, meatloaf, and the penne diablo. They also offer a chocolate cake for desert that is quite the spectacle. It's called the triple chocolate colossus cake and it's a ten layer slice of chocolate cake. 10 layers! It's about a foot high. Made for sharing obviously. Last time I was there, four of us could eat only about half of it after our meal. I must say that it was a bit dry the two times I have ordered it though. Not sure if I caught them on off days or what. If it were moist, it would have been very good, but dry.. not so great.
There is a lot of great hockey and Gretzky memorabilia around the place to look at. A mini museum really, dedicated to Wayne and the game he loves.
The main floor here is separated into a dining room and a bar area. The bar area is very cool and has a small sitting lounge off to the side. They also have a rooftop with lot's of seating and a bar as well. I like to have dinner downstairs and then go up and spend some time on the roof.
I have been here a few times before and after Blue Jays games and the place has been packed with Jays fans since the stadium is just a few blocks away. If you are a hockey fan, the hockey hall of fame is about a 10 - 15 minute walk from here. The Second City Comedy Club is also located in the same building as Gretzky's.
Overall, a great place to check out if you are downtown! -
Review from Andrew Y.
8/8/2008
The food was pretty good. I don't remember exactly what I had, but we went for dinner. The portions were large and the beer was good. The walls are covered with Wayne Gretzky memorabilia. Even when you go to the washroom, there are interviews with Gretzky playing. Pretty awesome. Anyway, you'll also notice that Gretz has his own wine. It's actually really expensive so I'd look to get it elsewhere. Anyway, it's close to the CBC, so if you were there for The Hour, you can head over for a bite to eat afterwards.
