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Signs Restaurant

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558 Younge St
Toronto, ON  M4Y 1Z1

(647) 349-7446

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June 06, 2015

Specialties

SIGNS Restaurant is the first Canadian Restaurant staffed with Deaf servers. Guests will not only experience exceptional food and service, but will also enjoy learning American Sign Language while interacting with the Deaf staff; an experience that cannot be found anywhere else.

History

Established in 2014

The owner, Anjan Manikumar, has had years of experience in the restaurant... more

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August 12, 2014

A mix of unique interaction with our professional deaf servers and an exquisite dining (a blend of Canadian and International food) experience gives Signs Restaurant & Bar the rare character of the whole restaurant industry.

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4 star rating
November 14, 2015

Coming from an ASL interpreter and Deaf Education graduate student from Rochester NY who is fluent in ASL, I think the concept of this restaurant is fantastic. I was very happy to see a place for the Deaf community to come socialize and have a good time as well as educate the hearing community of Deaf Culture.

With that said, the service was quite poor. My boyfriend and I were going for apps... more

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4 star rating
October 26, 2015

The food was quite good as were the drinks. My son and I both had a steak and fries. What put us over the top was learning some sign language and understanding the challenges faced.

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4 star rating
October 24, 2015

I ate at this restaurant with some friends last weekend. It was a great concept and the food was good too. I'm not into "foodie" food with weird ingredients, so I liked the more traditional approach. This place is very good about food allergies and were able to accommodate my gluten issue. They had many gluten free options available.

There was a hosting who was hearing that introduced us to... more

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4 star rating
October 12, 2015

What a unique experience! The atmosphere for this restaurant has been quite calm every time I've gone which is nice for me. Not many people are talking of course except for the few who are just having a conversation at their tables. Everybody was quite soft spoken I found.

Been here for both lunch and dinner and the menu is actually the same. There may be some festive menus (ie. Thanksgiving)... more

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4 star rating
September 09, 2015

*There is usually a host or hostess here who here who acts as the translator between the customers and servers.

*Food wasn't that great overall, however i still recommend everyone to try it out for the novelty.

-Taro Chips & Guacamole - $10:
This was an appetizer of taro chips with guacamole, tomato sauce and sour cream. I thought it was an okay dish. Tomato sauce had no flavor, and the... more

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4 star rating
September 07, 2015

Right off the bat I thought this was a very awesome concept that could either be really fun and educational, or a complete disaster. Good news! This is an amazing success of a restaurant concept.

Upon walking in the door one of the deaf waitstaff greets you waving hi, and you're not sure how to respond so you wave back. Once seated, you're introduced to your waiter/waitress by the one of 2(?)... more

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4 star rating
September 04, 2015

Great experience great food! Our server was so nice and very patient and kind! Would eat Here again. We did not have to make a reservation but it would be a good. Idea of you wanted to say at 7.

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4 star rating
August 30, 2015

One of the best experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. Such an eye opener. The food was amazing and the staff were even more incredible. We take so much in life for granted, this is a good way to sit back and appreciate so much more!

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4 star rating
August 24, 2015

Great service and a very fun experience. The servers try to teach you some basic sign languages while you place your orders. Surprisingly the food was a lot better than I expected. I ordered the squash ravioli which was perfectly seasoned. The NY steak was very tender and juicy! Noms!!

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4 star rating
August 22, 2015

After reading an article about Signs coming to Toronto, I've been wanting to try it since.

Signs is a unique dining experience where guests can learn more about American Sign Language (ASL) by attempting and succeeding to order food items by using the language as well as to interact with deaf servers through simple phrases. The staff at Signs are very patient and welcoming and are attentive to... more

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4 star rating
August 21, 2015

Got a travelzoo deal which made the dinner that much better. App, main and desert. Wait staff was friendly and you get to learn sign language. Food is tasty. Its a must try.

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4 star rating
August 21, 2015

Very friendly waiters ;) A great place to make your dinners more interesting by learning and using sign language to order and everything else you'd normally do at a restaurant. I think I made up some sign language too but for the meaning across ;)

Food is great too. Especially the cheese cake ;) so filling couldn't finish

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4 star rating
August 16, 2015

Nice place with good food and friendly staff. Clean and well maintained. The only thing is that the portions are small. Overall, a good experience.

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4 star rating
August 12, 2015

We loved this restaurant. The servers are all deaf, and so the uniqueness of this restaurant rests in the way it brings the diner into this world. Introductions to the meal are handled by hearing staff. Each table has a sign language book on it, and so, one learns to order using sign language! It was quite an education, and a lot of fun. The food itself was quite good. Flavourful, and hot and... more

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4 star rating
August 07, 2015

The experience was different but very enjoyable. The food was really delicious. We ordered the NY steak and butternut squash ravioli, the steak was very nicely done and tasty. The ravioli was nothing to write home about though. We also had the mac and cheese bites which was a new experience but really good. For dessert the cheesecake was smooth and the perfect way to end the meal.

Our waitress... more

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4 star rating
August 06, 2015

amazing experience. Viktoria was a very gentle and patient waitress. I suggest doing this first, and O.Noire. on a subsequent night.

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4 star rating
August 04, 2015

Had dinner here recently and it was a good experience overall.

I liked the menus with the signs, the pictures with ASL gestures and the staff.
The menu however needs a lot of work--they don't have too many options and maybe 1-2 vegetarian options. Its also a confusing menu, thats not Italian, Indian or any particular cuisine. Its just random.

Dessert was okay, but they could improve on that... more

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4 star rating
August 02, 2015

So glad we had the opportunity to dine in. Our server Amanda was friendly as were the other staff we met. Enjoyed my time chatting with them! We ordered the butter chicken and the butternut squash ravioli with chicken. Both entrees were delicious...we returned our plates empty. Great decor and a wonderful experience if you do or don't know sign. Again, I'm so glad we heard about Signs before... more

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4 star rating
July 22, 2015

I had a wonderful dinner here this week with a group of 8 people in total.
The entire experience was great and a lot of fun. Since my in-laws are both deaf, I actually have a little experience with signing, however the staff really made an effort to make everyone comfortable who had never used sign language before. Our waiter was really friendly and super patient when everyone tried to order... more

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4 star rating
July 16, 2015

My family & I LOVED this restaurant!! We loved the food and the whole experience. The kids meals were great for my 11 & 9 year olds and came with the perfect amount of food. My husband ordered the Pad Thai and I ordered a burger and we both loved our meals as well. On top of the food, the experience was one we won't forget! Everyone is very patient and VERY helpful with teaching the appropriate... more

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4 star rating
July 02, 2015

Simply amazing , the staff are super friendly , unqie experience great food. the butternut squash ravioli was amazing. I had so much fun here you have to drop by

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4 star rating
June 28, 2015

Went: 1:00 pm Sat May 3 2015 (7th date, 1st date as a couple)
Ordered: do not recall
Cost: incl. tax and tip $30-35
Comments: I am reviewing restaurants that I've been into in the last 3 months, but I'm forgetting the details. My apologies.
I remember it being 4 star cuisine and being served by deaf waiters was unique, interesting, education and fun.
This was the very first restaurant we went... more

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4 star rating
June 16, 2015

First of all, I am biased already because this place hires people with disabilities, so thank you for that. The service is amazing, everyone is so friendly and willing to help when you're struggling. Food was delicious, but of course being in a nicer place, the portions were a little on the small side, but still would be alright. The place was clean, very well kept, and had the cutest book on... more

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4 star rating
June 16, 2015

I found Signs on TripAdvisor while looking for interesting eats in Toronto. I really enjoyed the experience of signing my requests. It was a really eye opening exposure to the deaf community. My server was very nice and very patient with me even when I struggled a bit. The food was very good, better than I expected. I had the butternut squash ravioli and it was delicious!! The only thing that... more

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4 star rating
May 22, 2015

A very nice experience, good service, very clean place and the food was delicious! You should definately try it with family or on a date. You will leave with a trick or too up your sleeve.
Bravo!

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4 star rating
May 22, 2015

Enjoyed the experience of learning sign language and the food was good and the drinks were fantastic. Great service!!

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4 star rating
May 18, 2015

Really enjoyed my meal here. On top of the fun experience, all of our meals were delicious. When you arrive the host helps you learn some basic signs so you can communicate with your server, which was really helpful getting started. There's a guide to some other helpful signs on the table and every item on the menu (other than the daily specials which you point to) has a diagram to help you... more

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4 star rating
April 28, 2015

Food quality is decent but really overpriced. Restaurant decor is simple and comfy. I didnt get a chance to order drinks so I wont be commenting on their price and quality. They do seem to be overstaffed as there were plenty of servers during my daytime visit but barely any customers! Also food took a while to arrive (we only ordered two plates).

Personally would recommend for a novel... more

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4 star rating
April 24, 2015

Awesome food and awesome service. A must go. I had the piri piri chicken & was spellbound. It was one of the best food I had in a long long time!!! Will definitely recommend it to people who have not tried it yet

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4 star rating
April 13, 2015

Interesting place to try for dinner. Their food was actually pretty good. Took my family here for my birthday dinner. All the menus have sign language instructions and there are pamphlets on the table that teach you how to say basic phrases like thank you, more water, everything is great. The server was super enthusiastic and had the biggest smile in the entire world. Just makes you want to... more

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4 star rating
April 07, 2015

If you don't go for the food (which is awesome) then go for the experience! Seven of us went for a family dinner (3-10 year olds included) and all had fun and all were pleased with their food. Lamb shank was juicy and tender, butternut squash ravioli was very flavorful and had tons of mushrooms. Duck confit poutine was delish. We shared two desserts which were also outstanding and creative.... more

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4 star rating
April 06, 2015

I was looking for a unique place to eat the last time I was in Toronto and ended up at Signs. I have to say I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. Let me start by saying I know absolutely no sign language. Despite the fact that I didn't know any, everything went off without a hitch. We were seated by is speaking/hearing hostess who explained how the process works and... more

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4 star rating
March 31, 2015

I came here for dinner this past weekend and had a really fantastic experience. I was a bit nervous about signing, but the staff were incredibly helpful and patient. Our waitress was adorable and really friendly. We didn't have a problem understanding her at all.

Like someone else mentioned before, it is very quiet in the restaurant as the staff aren't speaking. But it was nice to be able to... more

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4 star rating
March 30, 2015

If ONOIR gives you a slight insight of how people with vision loss experience the world, SIGNS gives you the same oppurtunity with hearing loss.

The places is modern with booths n tables. You are introduced to your waiter/ress n are thought the basic sign language to communicate (since your servers have hearing loss). Your menus also show you how to order a particular dish.

I ordered the duck... more

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4 star rating
March 24, 2015

On a weekend trip with some girlfriends, my friends tasked me with planning the itinerary for the trip, and I stumbled upon this goldmine known as Signs!

What an awesome experience. We were just blown away by the hospitality, decor and food presentation at this restaurant. Our waiter, Tristan, was beyond patient as we struggled with communicating via sign language. It was all in good fun and... more

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4 star rating
March 23, 2015

It's a cool concept and fun to try out at least once. The salmon was good. The only reason why they received less stars because the wait of the food was pretty long

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4 star rating
March 13, 2015

Really great food. I had the noodles with clams and my fiancée had the chicken on flat bread with a poutine. Both were wonderfully fresh and delicious. The wait staff are so sweet. I love how you are encouraged to sign all of the dishes as per the menu to the staff as they are deaf. When the food is being cooked they come over and ask if you would like to learn more sign. I will come back again... more

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4 star rating
March 13, 2015

This place is amazing! I have been here 2 times now and it the experience is great. The staff are really patient and fun to teach you ASL. The food during both my visits was excellent. I had a salmon pasta during my first visit and the second time was a squash ravioli. I hope their menu continues to grow!

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4 star rating
March 11, 2015

We happened upon this restaurant purely by chance as our choice of restaurant was somehow closed for lunch. We were quickly scoping out an alternative when we opted for Signs based on the posted special lunch menu. We did not know the concept of the dining experience until we saw the menu and the hostess began explaining to us!

Overall, we were very glad we dined here for lunch. Our server was... more

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4 star rating
March 09, 2015

I'm iffy on this place. I sort of heard about it on the news one day and then forgot all about it until I walked in one day for lunch and the server signed to me hello how many are with you? In school I was exposed to a lot more ASL and this seemed a bit intimidating, but I felt why not let's do this. Sat down and the idea seemed simple. Your server comes out and introduces themselves and... more

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4 star rating
March 03, 2015

Well, this was fun. I do find the concept a little silly though - I mean eating in the dark at O'Noir is a worthy experience, but failing miserably at sign-language and pointing at the menu is not. Granted, they have a very visual menu, with all the signs for food. It's just that our whole table ordered from the specials, which were printed on a sheet of paper, without any of the signs. It's... more

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4 star rating
February 27, 2015

Went there Tuesday night and the service was horrible. We were seated for 45 minutes before they took our food order. We were seeing a show two hours after we got there so we assumed it would be ample time but we were wrong. We had to ask for our bills with the food because service was so slow and I had to cancel a dessert because they forgot to put the order in and when they realized it was 8... more

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4 star rating
February 26, 2015

Definitely a place to try if you're in Toronto!

Seeing how close I work to the place, I figured this would be a good a time as ever to head over. I knew beforehand that the restaurant employed deaf waitresses, so I wanted to learn a bit of ASL before I got there. I learned the greetings I thought I would need, pleasantries, and the order I wanted.

It's one thing to know what want to say... more

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4 star rating
February 17, 2015

What a great restaurant! The food is Amazing! I had the lamb dish and it was melt in your mouth perfect! It's a unique dining experience as well. The servers are so helpful in teaching you how to sign. Great experience all around!

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4 star rating
February 13, 2015

Great concept ! All staff here are deaf or hard of hearing and patrons get the opportunity to learn about the D/HH community while being introduced to American Sign Language. Conveniently located, it's steps from Wellesley Station. Signs has a large dining room along with a bar so it's a great venue for large groups. To eat, I had the fish and chips; you won't be blown away by the food, but... more

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4 star rating
February 13, 2015

Spent Valentines dinner here, great concept!
Fun to use the cheat sheet to learn a little ASL, although difficult to remember. Good was great, had filet with a lobster tail, everything was cooked perfectly to my liking. Will remember this experience for quite some time. Well done!

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4 star rating
February 08, 2015

I think the concept is really great. I wanted to try it since I had been to O'Noir (similar concept but with blind servers and you eat in the dark). I didn't get quite the experience that I hoped for because it was a bit easier to get away with not signing a lot. As you're making an attempt to sign your food, the server can already guess what you're trying to say.

The menu itself has some... more

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4 star rating
Best Place in Town
August 23, 2014

WOW, best food, service in Toronto. I travel into Canada once a year and tried this new restaurant last night. The food is very fresh, tasty. Service is done by deaf who are very passionate about quality, very friendly, I felt like part of the family. Very refreshing for a business traveler. I know a little sign language, but you... more

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4 star rating
Must visit
August 23, 2014

Great experience, you connect different with your food and all the personal. Really kind and friendly. Wonderful meal, delicious. I definitely recommend to visit it.

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4 star rating
Dining Experience
August 20, 2014

Great experience learning SIGN Language. Food was good, I recommend the Butternut Squash Ravioli and the Jerk Chicken. Overall, a great concept.

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