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Weezie's
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
354 King St EToronto, ON M5A 1K9
Neighbourhood: Corktown
(416) 777-9339
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Has TV:
- No
13 reviews for Weezie's
13 reviews in English
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Review from Courtney B.
Pickering, ON
4/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is the first time I have had a meal in Toronto where the first bite has made me stop cold. The food is that good. As others have noted, it's in a bit of an out of the way location, and the atmosphere inside is cosy and dark. It's the perfect first date spot.
I had the trout, which was perfectly cooked and flavoured. I was curious what warm potato salad would be like (the accompaniment) but it suited the dish perfectly. My dining companion only had good things to say about her steak frites. We indulged in dessert -- creme brulée with a hint of thyme for her, butterscotch pot de crème for me -- and again, same reaction for both, Just heavenly.
Service was attentive in the good way. Weirdly though, it was packed when we arrived just after 6, but was it was sparsely filled afterwards. Not a complaint -- more attention for us! -- but a comment.
**Note, they are cash or debit only! -
Review from Jackie P.
Toronto, ON
11/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
3.5 stars
Four years ago is when it all started. Searching for a restaurant for a friends birthday I came upon a short review on Toronto Life for Weezies. Wanting to be on the west end, my friends opted for not and Weezies became a fading dream. As the years continued I would dig my brain for the name of the restaurant, but could only remember their famous, talked about mac and cheese appetizer. It wasn't until a little over a year ago the name popped up again and I yearned to go there; so many years of pent up expectations. But still, night after night other restaurants won the bill and Weezies was left to almost become another distant, faded memory...Until last week my partner picked me up from work and we wanted to see a movie at Scotiabank. As we went through the list of restaurants in the area nothing was resonating, until I remembered the restaurant hugging the corner of Power and King...a true hidden gem by it's real definition.
I was beyond excited. The ambiance is sensual and sultry. Dark wood aligns the wall and splatters of red highlights are somewhere and every in between. The booths used to be lined with a black snake print design, but it's seen better days. Perhaps just a sign of a constant flow of patrons fighting for a table. I found the middle of the restaurant to be a bit stark. Don't get me wrong, I hate when tables are squeezed in for maximum profit, but something felt cold within this warm palette.
On to the food. We started with the fried white fish and tarter sauce. A take on fish and chips. I really enjoyed the tarter sauce and the fish was delicate and had a subdued flavor. It wasn't anything spectacular but good enough to finish them all.
I ordered the tagliatelle. I think there were pistachios, some chanterelle mushrooms and roasted tomatoes in a slightly spicy oil. A pungent French cheese was oozing between the noodles. I wasn't very impressed. Portion size was fair but the tagliatelle wasn't home made and the dish could have used more roasted tomatoes. Every bite the flavor would stop short. My partner ordered the burger which looked so good - too bad I don't eat meat. Everyone raves about it and I can see why. The french fries are just like the skinny ones you'd get in a French bistro is Paris. My partner was tempted to slap my hand, as I was focusing more on his dish than mine.
I couldn't figure it out. Why wasn't I blown away? Were my expectations too high? Did I set myself up for failure? Then I looked across my table and noticed the chef wasn't in the kitchen tonight. She was chatting with other diners. It was her night off! Overall, I wouldn't put Weezies in my top restaurants. I did like the ambiance and I would consider going again on a night when the chef is actually cooking. I've built this one up for too long to just let it actually become a faded memory. -
Review from Jonathan C.
Toronto, ON
12/5/2010
After all the positive reviews, I was disappointed that my recent trip was an unpleasant one. The combination of a mixed-up order and inattentive service made for an unpleasant dinner.
The overall service was slow and inattentive. We were on a timeline, having to leave in a little over an hour and a half for another event. We didn't mention this to the server as it seemed a reasonable length to plan for and didn`t want to rush them, but we ended up having to scarf down our mains because the appetizer and main course preparation was very slow, to the point where we were sitting around for quite some time after ordering and between courses. Perhaps the team should consider hiring a sous chef to speed things up a little.
The quality of the appetizers was quite good, so no complaints there.
For the mains, I and another person in our group of 5 ordered the burger, cooked medium. When our mains were served, his was announced as a medium burger, while mine was simply a burger.
I didn't clue in to the difference immediately, but soon found out that mine was cooked well done. I would have sent it back, except that our server didn't come back to the table for the rest of the meal, and because of the slow service I would have had to just leave without eating anything if I had sent it back. I did tell the host/busboy that my burger was not as I had ordered, who I think then went behind the bar to tell the server. He seemed unconcerned by the mistake, and didn't stop chatting with his friends at the bar. At no point during the meal did anyone ask us how we found things - something you take for granted except when there`s an issue. It almost seemed like the server was avoiding us because he knew my order was messed up.
I can understand that mistakes happen, but it was pretty clear to all that my meal was not correct and yet nothing was done about it. Suffice it to say that I won`t be going back. -
Review from foodie k.
Toronto, ON
2/26/2012
This place was so good. Their fried whitefish was divine. The seasoning is in the batter and it is so light and crispy. The burger was also probably the best burger I have had in the city. Scallops were cooked to perfection. The only downside was that they barely had any wine left. We pretty much had to choose between two of the whites they had left... Also, we were the only table in the entire restaurant which felt a little odd initially but the food was so great that the feeling quicky subsided.
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Review from Thu N.
11/25/2009
Yummy - I really love this cozy place!! All 6 of us ordered the Frize salad as a starter. It's a salad with bacon and a poached egg. Not just any poached egg, one that is covered with tempura batter!!! So cool, I've never had such a tasty egg. A friend of mine had it two weeks earlier and we're all sure glad we listened to her!
For my main course, I ordered the Mac n Cheese. I do love gourmet Mac n Cheese and opt to order it instead of Steak on many many occasions. This one definitely didn't disappoint. Their choice of cheese, not sure what it was but it was really good. Also had bacon in it. I couldn't finish it all, but did have an extra stomach for dessert. Everyone else ordered steak and fries or scallops and oxtail which were also very delicious.
I finished off the night with the pecan pie. It was a good ending to a perfect meal. The restaurant definitely read my mind of my all time favourite comfort foods with new tasty twists.
Next time I'm in Toronto, I'm definitely coming back here! -
Review from G K.
Mississauga, ON
8/27/2010
Had an excellent meal here in this intimate king east spot.
The atmosphere is laid back and the service is efficient without being too over bearing. Had an app, salad two mac and cheese entrees and a bottle of wine for $110 tax and tip included.
The highlight of the meal was certainly the mac and cheese. It was creamy yet well baked with a solid layer of cheese and bacon strewn throughout. It is as good a version as I have tried in any restaurant though I have yet to try Caren's in Yorkville.
Another nice touch is that the cook/owner personally runs the food to the table and discusses the plate with the customer. A nice touch!
Good place for a nice meal in a fairly romantic setting. -
Review from Michael B.
Toronto, ON
3/27/2009
I had the escargot appetizer, I couldn't resist having not seen it on a menu for years, they were big, plumb and loaded with butter and garlic, excellent. Then I had the steak and frites. Steak was nicely done and the fries were ok.
I walked in off the street on a whim for an early Sat. dinner when there was only one other table occupied. Within 15 minutes the place was full, so unless you're going very early call ahead -
Review from Trevor T.
Toronto, ON
2/21/2010
Not sure why, but I forgot to review this when we went back in December. If it was a bad review, I'd have left it alone, but since it's glowing, I figured it was still valid, even if it is two and a half months late.
I'm afraid I don't have all of the details fresh in my mind, but I can simply say that if you've never been, you've got to try it!
We were a pretty big group (eight), and everything we tried was spectacular! You can tell that the chef truly cares about her dishes as you can really taste the love.
I had the Mac and Cheese, and my only complaint was that there wasn't enough. For the price and quality, it was certainly a fair portion, but it was so good, I was left wanting more!
The service is also terrific, the room is super-cozy, and the location make you feel that you've found a hidden treasure... which in many respects it still is! -
Review from Josh N.
Toronto, ON
1/15/2009
Amazing Corktown bistro known primarily for their burger - it's a house specialty, perfectly cooked, topped with thick slice of bacon on a delicious bun. Don't forget their dijon mustard - clears the sinuses but goes amazingly well with the hand cut fries.
Comfort food in an upscale bistro atmosphere. The chicken is a safe bet, as are the daily or weekly specials they have on the menu.
Lunch menu is even better as the burger (without bacon I believe) is (more )reasonably priced.
Service is generally quite attentive. It's a small cozy space, which can fill up, so its generally not a bad idea to call ahead if you are making dinner plans there.
Highly recommended - great spot in the city - close to the Bayview extension, DVP and Gardiner. A must try if you are in the area, and worth the drive if you aren't.
I just hope it doesn't get *too* popular.... -
Review from Deanna W.
11/16/2008
Weezie's is a gem of a neighborhood bistro located in Corktown. It's dimly lit at night-not a bad place if you will to go for a date or have a dinner with friends. Very dark hues inside, a minimalist decor.
I've had the burger here, it was nicely grilled and tasty and served with some crispy fries. Service was kind and attentive and their wine list is short but has decent mark-ups. Dessert was limited to profiteroles and cookies when I went.
It's a small bistro with a limited menu but everything is executed well and I hear they have a mac n cheese to die for so I will be back. :) -
Review from Jeremiah M.
Toronto, ON
2/27/2011
This place is a hidden gem. Everything's good....but if you want great, order the burger. Best burger I've had in the city. Nothing else comes close. I've heard Harbord Room tops it just slightly...but I've yet to try it.
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Review from Hratch P.
Toronto, ON
7/21/2009
Big fan of Weezie's.
It is not well known and that's part of it's charm; heard about it from a co-worker and could not believe it's been in my neighborhood for three years and I haven't tried it, so i did...promptly.
As far as a casual hood bistro, I can't ask for anything more. Great friendly service (discussed the evolution of the neighborhood in depth with the server), excellent food quality for the price, and a chic but comfortable atmosphere.
I have heard legendary tales about the steak tartare, and great things about the escargots, scallops, and burger but didn't get to try them. My fault as we got there for the last reservation past 9pm, but they were out of a few items. That said, between the two of us we got to try the frisee salad, sardines, mac'n'cheese, and steak frites. All great, with the mac'n'cheese being the standout.
No harm done though; I will be back, many times over, and will run through that menu eventually. And when I do, if the food stacks up to what it's said to be I may just have to upgrade it to 5 stars.
In the meantime just remember: they run out of items, even on a weeknight, so go early. At least if makes me feel confident in the freshness of the food since it suggests they seem to buy supplies on a daily basis. -
Review from Chris L.
East York, ON
2/22/2010
An all round comfortable and tasty experience. Remarkable preparation of the escargots (flavours galore); nicely grilled steak, and those skinny amazing fries dipped in garlic mayo! A great 'date night' destination for us old married couples.
