A lovely Summerlicious dinner experience so far.
We were sort of confused in the beginning when we were serving by our first server. He disappeared after we asked for a drink menu. We didn't know what happened but we were glad the restaurant manager re-arranged another server to us later though it took quite a while. Our server was very attentive and professional. He used a scraper to clean...
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An absolutely fabulous dinner. Flawless service. My sauteed foie gras was unbelievable as was my lamb. My wife's tartare and tuna three way was also amazing. Expensive, but wonderful.
North 44 is a top Toronto restaurant. Let me get it out of the way, it is super expensive but if you care for superb dining you get what you pay for. Also the atmosphere is just right. It is classy and tasteful. North 44 is a top choice.
We had fish and it was delectable. The bread, cheeses and wine were top shelf. We are now fans of McEwan. Oh you also have to try the gnocchi. Dessert was...
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Nice place, right on Yonge. Ambiance was very nice; white table cloths, couch seats, etc. etc. Went for Summerlicious. Thought the food would be better than it was. I ordered the salmon, which was cooked med. rare.. Nice presentation, but like I mentioned, nothing truly special. Not in a rush to come back, but would entertain the idea for an event of some sort.
Me and my wife tried the Summerlicious dinner menu. Food is not bad and size is ample but were nothing spectacular. Maybe we expected more quality, especially for a top restaurant in the area. Or maybe the Summerlicious menu wasn't supposed to be spectacular which kinda defeats the purpose of having people try what the restaurant has to offer.
For the price of their regular menu, both me and...
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Loved it! Classy atmosphere. Food was amazing! Staff is professional and very friendly.
I had on of the best Ahi Tuna steaks there and a latte with secret eastern spices was absolutely incredible!
Went for V day
Menu was nice, taste good
Service was ok but not memorable
Not a frequent choice for me
Great food! Duck was excellent. Crab cake appetizer was mind blowing. Good combination of ingredients create this little spicy and yummy taste! Great service. Very classy atmosphere!
Very luxurious restaurant. The food is amazing of course (since it is very expensive I was not surprised). I would give this restaurant a 4 star and not 5 simply because the server that took our order seemed very irritated. I was undecided about what I wanted for my Entree so I asked her some questions. I could feel her impatience growing inside of her , which gave me a very bad first... more
Excellent decor, service attentive, food far above average though pricey. However I'd rather pay more for a good meal than pay less and not enjoy.
The steak was tough to chew.
Was there for winterlicious and only enjoyed half of what I ordered.
The salmon was good and the cheesecake was quite rich.
However the soup was very plain. Just like sth from a can. And the shrimp also tasted like sth they would sell at fast food Chinese restaurants.
The wine selection however was good. The reds were both delicious.
Service was also great.
Beautiful restaurant. Expert staff. Disappointing meal. I expected more from one of "Toronto's top restaurants". The veal dish was imaginatively presented but so tough I couldn't even finish the tiny portion provided.
Services is poor. Waiting for too long and our waitress still didn't start to serve drinks. Also during the dinning. She didn't even come by and ask how's everything taste. Ignored us for long time for filling the water.
New Years Eve appetizers were colder than the weather
My companion and I decided to have a romantic dinner at North 44 for New Years Eve. We were pleased that our table was cozy and quiet. Staff were courteous, attentive and efficient. However, the appetizers were a complete disaster and ruined the entire experience. My companion ordered foie gras - one of her favourite dishes. Tragically,...
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Too much hype about this place.
Food service is good.
Food taste the same as elsewhere. Nothing unique about this place.
Nice wine menu. Nice choices on menu.
I recently dined here on a Tuesday night with colleagues for a private business dinner, and overall the experience was average. The decor is pleasant and inviting, and the staff are courteous and attentive. The food, however, isn't anything to write home about. Our menu consisted of the crisp artichoke salad or chilled cucumber and avocado soup appetizer, the steak with fingerling potatoes, or... more
This is my second time at North 44. I called ahead because my fiancee had a special diet going on at the time. The manager Elaine followed up with the Chef to have an off the menu item (dessert) prepared for us. Tier 1 customer service no matter how you see it.
As for the food, it's always top notch. North 44 is one of the best in the city, no complains here. Oh try the Foie gras appetizer,...
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We had a wonderful meal in this lovely restaurant. Unfortunately I am very sensitive to sulphites and I was shocked to suffer after eating my meal. I never thought to expect this at such a well known restaurant ..
My first time here was about 15 years ago with my friend Scott. It was one of the first of this caliber and considered I high risk venture at the time I'm sure. I've gone several times over the years and do like it very much. Out of the way for me and a bit pricey but you do get what you pay for. Glad to see Its holding its own. I almost always had the salmon without regret.
So I have a terrible confession to make: I hate fine dining.
Okay, that's not exactly true or fair. I guess it would be more accurate to say that I fear fine dining, that it makes me quite uncomfortable and gives great anxiety. But it's not for the reasons why most people would prefer Applebee's to five star French haute cuisine. You see, I love getting dressed up and I relish in perusing an...
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I went here for Winterlicious last night. The food and service was superb! I would give this place overall food 8/10 and service/atmosphere is 10/10. They have a nice sitting area around in the bar with a fire place and nice comfy seats that you can sit while waiting for your table. Overall I really like this place and would definitely come back for a nice dinner or special event. The steak,... more
Totally overrated. Food was nothing extraordinary and a cup of tea for $8! We were a group of 8 people and tried a few different appetizers, mains and desserts. Spend your money elsewhere!
2.5/5! Unfotunately, we did not have a good experience at North 44. It could have been because it was a winterlicious dinner and the service/food was not as great as what's written in the reviews! I ordered the beet salad and steak- and I was disappointed with both. The only good part of our pre-fixe meal was the pumpkin cake for dessert. The service was slow and we were told that $1 will be... more
5 star for sure I will be back soon everything down to the drink was delicious. This place is on the pricier side but it was worth it in my opinion. Service was fast and friendly also.
Elegant and refined, this restaurant is a great place for a nice classy dinner. Although nothing was particularly wrong about my meal, there were a couple of small things that I did not expect here.
The food was generally good. We tried the tempura rock shrimp, lobster tagliatelle, and some oysters, all of which were delicious, particularly the rock shrimp - the crispy exterior and tanginess...
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What a nice treat! Great service, delicious menu and drinks. A special occasion restaurant for us!
Oysters for starters - amazing.
Great bread, yummy drinks.
Hubs had fish and I had the lobster - both were delicious. Portions a bit small, but so good! (I don't usually love fancy restaurants but North 44 is an exception. I choose this place over the 360 restaurant anyday!)
Lovely ambiance as...
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I took my wife and daughter to this restaurant two years ago. The food was bland, and the décor passé. I am resubmitting this review, however, because it was seemingly deleted from some other web sites. The upshot: my wife and daughter got food poisoning from the salad--which I did not have. North 44 promised to send us a gift card for $150 to come back--but the card never arrived. My wife and... more
Yonge/Eglinton has a pretty bad rep when it comes to good places to eat. When Centro closed its doors earlier this year, that made for one less. The general guide to eating in the area is "North of Eglinton bad, south of Eglinton good"[1] - the exception being North 44)º of course.
Mark McEwan's cozy, intimate and romantic North 44)º is dimly lit with quiet lounge music in the background. The...
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Came here for Summerlicious in June and it was fab. Service was stellar and the steak I got was done well. Portion a little small but that is what you usually get at a fancy restaurant. Place was kinda dark for my liking but I guess it adds to the feel of the place. Overall very enjoyable place. Love the bread they provided you as it very fresh and still hot when it arrives.
Top north restaurant. Classy and expensive enough for those special occasions. Food was really great, servings were comparable. Taste of the dishes was rich and full of texture. Probably the best stack I've had in years.
Ambiance was romantic and classy, not crowded and servers were extremely welcoming. Kitchen looked clean from our vantage point through a large etched glass panel. Clearly an...
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A very good 4.9
Had basic artichoke salad, then trout. No fancy fusion trick here. Basic ingredients, but sooo good, perfectly cooked, perfectly executed, fresh and of quality.
Waiters were all very nice.
Not 5 because desserts were not as good compared to the appetizers and entrees. Caramel Mousse on chocolate cake did not make it for me. Would have been better with ice cream or at least...
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Disappointed again.
Tried twice last winterlecious and this summerlecious; no improvement.
Not only the taste but also presentation needs a lot of improvement.
Service was ok.
Only good thing I can say is olive bread was good and warm.
Intimate ambiance. The service was patient, helpful and friendly. The food was exquisite. Will definitely be coming back.
One of the best steaks in town!
Very dimly lit, makes for an intimate atmosphere.
Valet available, but not free.
The worse food that i have ever had.we were five people and celebrating birthday .The first dish was fish but completly raw sent back .Second dish was lamb again raw and had bad smell sent back.third dish was steak which it was very salty i couldnt eat but i left it in my dish and i hope the chef could see it and the nex bd day it would never be there.
I was wondering in whose honor was named the strongest clan of Clash of clans game. Now i know it :)
Went here to try their winterlicous meal. The services was impeccable. I was also really impressed how comfortably they handled the changes in reservations. I originally called for a table of 8, then called again to change it to 10, and then ONCE AGAIN (I'm the worst) to ask if we could get a table for 14. They handled the changes with grace and charm. (Note, if you want a table for more than... more
My coworker reserved this place for Winterlicious. The ambiance was classy and elegant and the prix fixe was a great value.
Why only 3 stars then? The quality of the food was excellent, but I'm not sure I'd come here for the regularly priced menu. We had:
-Seared Ahi tuna - the Ahi was seared nicely and the flavors complemented each other well.
-Roasted Chicken - this came with a potato...
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I love everything Mark McEwan touches and my experience last night at North 44 was no exception. I first came here five years ago to celebrate an anniversary dinner and have wanted to come back ever since. So I figured with all the Winterlicious festivities going on it was a great excuse to pay a visit.
With our reservation booked (2 weeks in advance mind you) the earliest time available for...
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North 44 is a hidden gem. Having lived in the Y&E area for over 3 years yet having no idea North 44 existed. Fabulous restaurant, fabulous food and fabulous service. Repeat= yes
Went here last night with 2 of my girlfriends to try it out. One of my gf is planning on having her bridal shower here so she called and they squeezed us in (since it was all reserved for winterlicious) the lady that helped us (i cant remember her name!!) was superrrrr nice and accomadating and is helping my gf with planning the shower.
We got there at 8pm (our res time) it was super busy and...
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North 44 is our go to restaurant when we want a classy environment that isn't too stuffy at a reasonable (still on the higher end but not insane) price.
All their appetizers are really tasty and you can spy several items on the menu that u can normally find at their other restaurants like bymark and one.
Servers are always super awesome - friendly and professional as well as knowledgeable.
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I have been dying to try one of Mark McEwan's restaurants, so I thought Summerlicious would be the perfect opportunity to do it. This was my first Summerlicious experience, and I would do it again.
We arrived for our reservation and were quickly seated. My boyfriend and I ordered the same 3 things: the beef tartare, the grilled beef tenderloin and the panna cotta.
I have never had beef...
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Went for Summerlicious last night. Was ok but I did have some issues mostly with the menu not the execution which was flawless.. I had the steak tartar which was good but no different than it was 2 years ago. I then had the beef tenderloin which was great but again not very different from 2 years ago. In fact what was changed was not very positive. I remember a very well developed flavorful... more
The food was great, but what really sets the restaurant apart is the exceptional service. They don't overlook anything -- down to the tiniest detail.
The quail appetizer was particularly good, as were the whitefish with sweet pea risotto and the venison.
Went in over the weekend with my wife and had what was overall a terrific meal, though there was a notable exception.
Service: Exceptional in every respect. Took great care of us from the moment we arrived, without being overbearing. Was everything service should be at the price point.
Atmosphere: A nice, quiet, reserved environment. Some of the tragicomical blingshevics sitting around us...
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Very pleased with the dinner here last night!
The seared sesame ahi tuna was soooo gooooooooood :)
We were here for Winterlicious, so cant really say about the prices, but the portions were fantastic for Winterlicious. I felt so disappointed with Trevor's WL offering and the last few WL restaurants, but North 44 really renewed my faith in the culinary event.
The crispy skin chicken was well...
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I have lived in Toronto for most of my life, been to the "name" restaurants due to the good fortune of having an expense account... but had not been to North 44 until last night. It met the high expectation, and in some cases pleasantly exceeded.
It is very much a five star restaurant if the rating is scaled to the venue: a dive gin joint can be a five star venue if it hits its marks:...
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Food: B+
Service: B+
Food presentation: A
Atmosphere: A
Prices: C+
Recommended?: Only If you have extra $ that you want to throw away.
Not really sure what the hype is about. The food is OK but nothing too special and the portions are way too small, especially considering the prices. The staff are attentive and accommodating but the service is slow. On the plus side, the restaurant does...
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Lavishly appointed, delectable menu, exquisite desserts, relaxing atmosphere. This is an establishment that can guarantee a "second date"!
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