I've been to this restaurant several times over the years. It has always been a staple in my choice of restaurants in the downtown core. The food is reliable, creative, fresh and tasty. The atmosphere is casual and I think it's quite reasonable. The chef has opened a number of restaurants in the downtown area over the years. I've been a fan of all of them.

Vietnamese fusion? I wasn't so sure about that since I'm Vietnamese and fusion restaurants rarely live up to the hype. Foxley is basically a small bar turned restaurant with a hip vibe. The tables are small, so not good for groups.

The blue crab avocado dish had all the right flavours and textures.
It was fresh yet had all the exotic Vietnamese flavours (including fish sauce). This is... more

Had dinner here Saturday night with my boyfriend. We had several plates and had some cocktails followed by wine. Overall a good experience in terms of food and service, but nothing really remarkable that would make us return soon.

We had the following dishes:
Crab and avocado salad - delicious
Kale salad - delicious
Beef short ribs - good
Pork ribs - ok
Special fish of the night - good
Fried... more

Went on a recommendation and really liked this place. For out of towners like ourselves it was off the beaten path but we found it and really enjoyed ourselves here. Friendly neighborhood feel with solid cocktail & beer selections. The waitress steered us towards the menu favorites and we thought they were all creative and delicious. It's a small place but perfect for two to share a few plates... more

My friend brought me here originally to start a friendly competition with my other favourite tapas place. It is an easy to miss establishment in a trendy neighbourhood that doesn't take reservations. While it is a small venue, its cosy and simplistic atmosphere perfectly complements the excellent food they serve. I highly recommend their various Ceviches.

Upon entering this restaurant, I thought "Wow, what a charming little place"! It was warm and inviting; our group of 8 happily found ourselves in a comfortable little nook by the bar.

The food menu was fairly lengthy and was hard to read. For someone who typically loves perusing the menu for what to eat, I was frustrated to look at the crowded one-page list they'd compiled. I wanted to have a... more

Great place for small plates! The must tries are the blue crab and avocado salad, the sea bream ceviche and the organic scallop ceviche. I could eat a meal just full of blue crab and avocado salad and nothing else.

The only miss was the fried frog legs. It wasn't crispy enough and the meat was not seasoned, giving it a bit of a bland rubbery taste.

Overall,I love Foxley Bistro.

Really good food and really good service. Tried 7 dishes ranging from crab and avocado to all types of ribs and fried chicken and still having a hard time deciding which was my favorite!
I like the concept of not having a standard wine list but there's room for better wine choices.

First time here and it was amazing ! Highly recommend the blue crab and avocado salad and the ceviches. Just fantastic and I will definitely go back.

Service was good but not amazing, I'd say 7/10. The food was spectacular!!! The peruvian anticuchos (grilled beef heart), the arctic char ceviche and the lamb and duck dumplings were to die for!! Frog legs are good to try but in comparison to the other dishes are not that good, wouldn't recommend ordering them. Would like for the dessert choices to be more diverse and attractive. However, again... more

Love this place...have a dinner of ceviches, asian greens and rice, with a nice prosecco. Perfect. But if they have skate as a special, it is not to miss! Service is attentive but never intrusive, staff know the menu and provide excellent wine recommendations. A great date night spot--intimate but not stuffy.

This was hands down one of the best meals I've ever had in my life! Chala was a wonderful server and really tended to our every need!

There are no pictures of the food because we ate everything so fast! We couldn't pick a favorite dish it wouldn't be fare they were all so flavorful and delicious.

The food and service were fantastic. Arctic char ceviche is a must. All of the dishes have a great spice to them which is usually coupled with a sweet fruit topping to level out the dish (ie pear on the ceviche :D). Their patio is great on a hot evening because it covered. For cider lovers, they have Brut cider. I would go back multiple times.

Foxley has become a favourite. With every visit I leave promising myself to return. From the reliably well executed old standbys (avocado crab salad, kale salad, ceviche dishes) to the more adventurous (hearts and other parts) and the specials, it's always an enjoyable experience... The rare times when i didn't like a certain dish it's never due to sloppiness but rather a matter of personal... more

Yes! Yes! Yes!
Finally got around to trying this neighborhood staple and I'm really glad we did -- easy to understand how this place has been around and popular for 10+ years in a city that falls in love with a place one day only to kick it to the curb the next.

Foxley is the real deal, serving Asian inspired sharind dishes that are just lick-your-lips good!

Visited Foxley with four friends... more

Everything was great!

From the outside this restaurant does not look very impressive however I would definitely come back after eating here. We ate on a Wednesday evening and it was not overly busy. The restaurant is small however was never uncomfortable even though we sat at the very back on barstools. We ordered the blue crab salad and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was the baked portebello mushroom... more

I tried Foxley the other night going off a recommendation from a friend. I have to say my 3 girlfriends and I were completely blown away! From the kind, friendly staff to the fresh, flavorful, delicious food we were in for such a treat!! The arctic cerviche was absolutely delectable and the prosciutto dumplings and shrimp dumpling soup all had so much flavor and were served so fresh! The range... more

Chimichurri steak was phenomenal. We had about seven different items to share and everything was so different and delicious we couldn't stop raving! We will definitely be back.

Great place, staff were very attentive and really helped with the experience. Scallop ceviche was really tasty, the winner for me were the beef cheeks though. So damn tender, just melted in my mouth, it was one of those bites you almost cry from because it was so friggin good! Also got the ribs special....too saucy for me. Great atmosphere! Will be back.

What a disappointing dinner... The service was ok, our waiter was friendly, but they were severely understaffed so we were left sitting there for quite a while. We started with oysters that were drenched in a very over powering cilantro sauce, completely masking the true taste of them. It went down hill from there with greasy dumplings, underwhelming curry and a disgusting whole fish (that came... more

Foxley has been a go-to for so many years, and I'm ashamed to admit that we only manage to dine here several times a year because we're always curious to try new restaurants, when really, we should be coming here more regularly because we know we can expect a great dining experience every time!

On a whim on a Wednesday night around 9pm, we decided to have dinner at Foxley's. To our surprise,... more

Came here with a couple of friends last weekend. We sat on the patio which was great (except they have no citronella candles to help with the bugs).

Besides drinks, we ordered:

- scallop ceviche
- lamb dumplings
- spicy chicken wings
- spicy crispy shrimp
- short ribs
- eggplant

Overall, the food was okay - nothing that would make me want to make a special trip back to the place. However, I... more

Spectacular. A creative Asian fusion menu....and they deliver on all front. Blue crab and avocado salad with a chili sauce was the perfect way to start. Sweet, creamy, spicy...Wow. The mango and wahoo ceviche was great - more like a salad than a ceviche, but no complaints. The chicken wings and pork ribs are sticky good. The wings are baked and then fried - moist from the inside and sticky on... more

Very interesting and unique Asian fusion. Staff is very friendly. Would return to try some more dishes in the future.

Asian fusion small plates; sit in back patio or at bar; excellent service; small place so can get busy

Hands down, the best meal I have ever had.

Wow, right? This place has got it all- amazing food, great decor, really attentive staff , and also a great location. It's not very often that I am actually almost crying over how happy my dinner has made me. I almost didn't even want to eat my next meal because I felt nothing could top this.

Foxley serves up some great sharing plates, which is my... more

Oh Foxley, we had such a wonderful time with you.

Came here to on a Wednesday night to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and got seated in my favourite spot in any restaurant - at the bar. I love sitting at the bar because water service is frequently on point, you can observe the on goings of the open kitchen (if there is one), watch the bartenders in action and converse with the servers.... more

Wonderful little place. Really fun experience with amazing food. It's tasting style so we each got a few things and split them all. Here's a breakdown of our order:

Pork ribs-very tender. Too gingery B

Shrimp- amazing. Even my friend who doesn't really like shrimp enjoyed the dish A+

Halibut- nothing special. But good B

Dumplings- slightly greasy but very tasty B+

seaweed salad- asked for... more

We got there around 9pm on a Sat night, no wait. The menu is mostly small dishes but some larger ones as well. We got 3-4 smaller ones and 1 large one and that was more than plenty for us. Our server suggested a wine that was tasty and they serve in carafes for those that don't want to commit to a whole bottle. If you are looking for a good, solid gourmet meal in a cute storefront space and are... more

Had multiple dishes that I liked, ambiance was good and they fit our large group in at the last minute.

Service is good. Food is solid. Good crowd. Foxley largely serves Asian food. Good executed Asian food similar to the Chinese food in Richmond Hill. If you like tapas in Asian style, this is not a bad place. Of course, you will pay the tapa price.

Delicious selection of sharing plates, mostly meat/fish based.

Following the recommendations on Yelp, we decided to take a gander at Foxley. It's an intimate space - the type of joint you'd hit up because you live in the neighbourhood, know the owners, and just vibe with it.

Items ordered:
+Blue crab avocado salad
+/-Lamb and prosciutto dumplings
+/-Cremini and shiitake mushroom hand roll maki
-Sea bream ceviche with yuzu and shiso

Portions were decent... more

Our 1hr20min wait worth every second! The food is so damn tasty, Asian Japanese fusion from beyond this planet! Service and wine complimented our whole experience nicely. Definitely recommended! #FoxelyBarBistro #Foxely

Had a very enjoyable meal at Foxley. The menu is tapas style with a single list of maybe 20 items and another 4 or so specials on a blackboard, varying from $9 to $16.

Two of us ordered a couple of fish'y ones, a dumpling and a couple of meats, and that about right/ever-so-slightly too much food. The dishes arrived from the kitchen one or two at a time in what seemed to be lightest to... more

This was a great dinner. We had the oyster roll, crab/avocado salad, pork belly and mushroom roll.

The oyster roll was delicious! The combo of mango, oyster and spice was spot on. I wish my GF gave me her roll!

The crab avocado, although simple, was refreshing and tasty.

The mushroom roll was decent, a little vinegary, and worth the price.

The pork belly was more like pork rib--it did not... more

We had an outstanding meal here - everything was delicious. Excellent wine by the glass. Nice vibe. Very good service.

never heard of it and it was part walk-in / part suggestion from the person I was with. The menu is overwhelming and I didn't really know what to make of the whole place. That all said, food was good but it was an expensive meal for what we got.

The crab and avocado salad is a great starter. All the dishes we tried had an interesting variety of flavours. Don't fuss too much about the different dishes clashing with one another. Nice and cozy.

Followed a recommendation from friends of mine to check out this little spot. I was dining solo and it really was the perfect place to do so. Foxleys is very easy to miss as the lettering is fairly small and being a bistro it's pretty tiny in size as well. Street parking only. I had to do four loops around the block on a Thursday night around 8 and was able to parallel across the street. The... more

Both my wife and I agree this is our favourite restaurant in Toronto after the Harbord Room. The food is consistently phenomenonal. It is also a great date restaurant. The restaurant is well lit, pleasant music, unpretentious, not too noisy, and it's fun to share the small delicious portions, especially the crab and avocado salad, and the shallot glazed ribs.

I really enjoyed the food at Foxley. The dishes are tapas-style; small portions.
We ordered:
- Sauteed frog legs (Frog legs tastes like chicken for those who haven't tried before!)
- Sea scallops ceviche (I'd rate this one the highest out of all the dishes.)
- Caramelized side ribs
- Smoked quail with papaya salad (The marinating sauce reminds me of Chinese sweet soy sauce.)
- Lamb & duck... more

Consistently good

We have been going to Foxley since they first opened. We have always enjoyed our meal. The menu has an Asian flare but the food is served tapas style. We usually order two to three dishes per person. One of our favorites is the kale salad, which is incredible even if you think you don't like kale! Give it a... more

Elevated Asian food

We went to foxely based on our friend's recommendation. We were a bit taken back once we saw the restaurant. There was nothing appealing about it, but don't judge the book by the cover.
The food is tapa style. We ordered 4 and that was enough for the two of us.
The highlight of our dinner was Arctic Char Ceviche... more

Great back patio, interesting flavours

Have been a few times, and they do not disappoint! Kinda busy so be aware of that, the Ossington strip is overdone... Otherwise, Asian fusion flavours are well displayed, particularly in the ceviches... had a great time with friends and dates... more

great ceviche

Recently had dinner with a friend on a Saturday night at this charming restaurant. As they don't take reservations, we arrived about 6:15 and were quickly seated though it was packed within 15 min of our arrival. Very pleasant server - attentive without being intrusive. Had a number of shared dishes but the ceviche, partic the Artic char, was excellent.... more

Great Hidden Gem in Toronto

This place is always busy and always delivers a great meal!
I personally have taken many people that live in Toronto to this restaurant because they never knew it was there.
It does not take reservations so can be a little tricky if you have a group, but go early leave your name and phone number and take a little... more

Great Tapas

We were visiting from Vancouver and my Brother in law's favourite place is Foxley's. We weren't disappointed, great mixture of flavours and textures! We had two types of ceviche which were amazing, we had almost everything in the menu and wanted more. Great place def recommend going back!

Great little restaurant. Tapas (food) was EXcellent

Place was packed as it always is. Their food is fantastic. It's reputation is the restaurant that a ton of other chefs go to. That says something in itself. The tapas isn't spanish as the word usually connotes. It's closer to Japanese or Asia...or just plain made up combinations in small portions. Hard to put a finger on it. Suffice... more

Accidental Discovery

Came here one night when I was unable to get a walk in set at Pizzeria Libretto down the street. I had never heard of the place, but somehow managed to get an open table. While this place is quite good, I believe it flies under the local restaurant radar a bit. Don't get me wrong, you won't walk in... more

Creative delicious food

We went here on TripAdvisor's and our concierge's advice. It is fabulous! We got there around 9pm on a Sat night, no wait. The menu is mostly small dishes but some larger ones as well. We got 3-4 smaller ones and 1 large-ish one and that was more than plenty for us. Our server suggested a wine that was tasty... more

little dishes but all full

We had my bro in laws bday here. Was full upon arrival, 1 hour wait. This is normal but don't turn yourself away as Ossington has a ton to offer. Just walk out the door and hit say SALT (which we did this time) and have cocktailologist Nick make you something special at the bar while you wait. We were... more

One of a kind

My Girlfriend and partner in dining experiences were meeting another couple along Ossington without a set plan and someone recommended Foxley. It turned into a recommendation that was well deserved.
Waiting 45 minutes in a nice little spot across the road (they called us when our table was ready), only set the pace for a relaxing and comfortable dining experience.... more

Very good (used to be awesome

This used to be one of my favs in TO. The ribs with lemongrass are divine. The arctic
char ceviche with apples was sublime (and no longer on the menu!!). My last visit here was just "very good". Food wasnt blow my socks off, like usual. Hope that was just an anomaly....Still hard as heck to get into this place!!!

Always great food

I keep wanting to try a new restaurant, but keep going back to Foxley for the inventive and delicious menu even though the outside of the building looks rather uninviting.

Outstanding Food

Chef really knows how to combine flavours and textures and it is obvious that the ingredients are super fresh.
We had a party of 6 and had Chef choose our dishes. Literally everything was phenomenal. The arctic chat and sea breem were my two favorites. The tofu currey and the lime infuse salad were also so flavorful.
The wait for... more

Once you adjust to a list of menu items with no headings

there's no turning back. Just keep ordering till you're full and can't eat anymore. Won Ton soup, an unbelievable kale salad, and a host of other treats covered in all these other reviews. Our waiter had worked with the chef for a long time and was sooo helpful -- even down to finding us a vegan-friendly wine. I'm a carnivore.... more

Tasty Asian style plates/tapas

We came to Foxley following a recommendation and we enjoyed it very much. Of course, we ordered the famous ribs, and they were sooo amazing! Really moist and flavourful. We also loved the fried oyster "sushi" and the ceviche.
The service was really helpful and nice.
We had a great cozy night enjoying good food. You should love ginger though.... more

Best ribs in Toronto

I love this restaurant. The BEST ribs in Toronto. Shallot glazed and melt in your mouth amazing. The menu is amazing and offers a wide array of choices. Chimichurri steak, the ribs and mushroom sushi in a soy pocket are always our first choices.
Go early to get a table.

Totally spontaneous. Totally amazing

If you feel like eating Asian-fusion tapas, this is the place to go. I live in the hood and have always been curious about this place. Curiousity fed the cat. Well. Ambiance was nice. The food was full of flavour. We couldn't decide what to get on the menu. Good thing there were four people. The service was average but... more

Crafty Foxley

I ended up at the Foxley Bistro & Bar completely by accident. I was hoping to go back to the Fish Bar (check my other review) but it was temporarily closed for what looked like renovations, so I decided to try another restaurant in the hood. I chose this very, non descript, looking restaurant called Foxley Bistro & Bar.
Getting... more

sit on patio

dishes are small and meant to be shared so order alot. the kale lemon salad was excellent as well as arctic char ceviche. each dish we ate had a beautiful fragrance and taste. i was also impressed with the friendly and quick service of the wait staff. cant wait to return when the weather warms up as i loved eating... more

Bursting with flavour

Loved the food at this quirky little restaurant. The best dish was the Arctic char ceviche - the fish was doused in a spicy red Asian marinade and topped with julienned apples and ginger. The flavour was divine and we would have been happy if this were our only dish all night. However we also enjoyed the crispy shrimp with... more

What a find

We stumbled upon Foxley walking up Ossington. From the road it is very unassuming, so my expectations were not high. The menu was very impressive. The portions are small and are designed to be shared, so you get to enjoy several choices. We tried the seaweed and mango salad which was an amazing mix of flavors!!! The quail and Thai... more

Great summer evening dinner

Nice patio, tucked away in the back. Great, attentive service. Nicely proportioned entrees and appetizers.

They know their flavours

Simply outstanding! The sea bream and salmon tartar are mouthwatering. Tom Thai's understanding of balancing sweet, salty, bitter, crunchy and velvety is a gift. A must-try and must-return-to experience of the palate!

Great Food

Small plates are designed for sharing, not for solo eating. 5 of us ate here sharing 11 plates of food, and enjoyed it hugely, Wide variety of possibilities on the menu, long list of plates. Pork belly, mussels, mackerel, quail, spring rolls, ceviche, all delicious. Ate for $270 for 5, including tip, bottle of wine, and beer. Space is a... more

A great place, nothing but amazing

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Toronto, living in the city for 14 years we have been to many, many places, but we keep going back to Foxley's, even when visiting, we make sure to stop for some Ceviche before we leave. Service is so great, waiters are friendly and always coming around to see if you need... more

overrated

Very cool hood and this restaurant is one of the originals on Ossington. But the tiny portions don't cut it for me. I know it's trendy to price small portions just under what suburban restaurants charge for main meals, however x4 of us ate for $160 with little alcohol and we left HUNGRY. Not my idea of a fine night.

Simply amazing food

Went with a group of friends last summer, while in Canada for a wedding. The food was incredible! We didn't have a reservation, and as the wait was about 30 minutes we went for a drink in a nearby wine bar. It was definitely worth the wait. We ordered a lot of food, and just shared everything. Items came out... more

Bad desserts

I was recommended this place from friends. The food was tasty, we had 10 dishes in total from curry, lamb, oysters, tempura shrimp hand roll, unfiltered wheat sake. Vast array of foods to share. Knowledgeable staff, and friendly. However, the desserts were not recommended, Staff didn't suggest if we'd like dessert after either.. .strange. None the less the table next... more

Once a great spot but going downhill fast

I live in the area and have been to Foxley many times. My last meal there was a huge disappointment both from a food and service standpoint. The ceviche made of Artic Char remains a signature dish that shouldnt be missed as is the case with the Blue Crab and Avacado salad. Was severly disappointed by the Braised Beef Cheeks... more

Its tappas fusion, and not nearly as lame as that sounds

In my experience, tappas is code for too expensive and leaving hungry. The portions are large here and you really only need 4-6 dishes for a couple to leave satiated. The plates range from 8-17$. The menu is heavy on seafood and asian influences. I generally find thai food to be predictable and unthoughtful, but their beef cheek in red... more

Fun, trendy little gem

I went to Foxley's on my first trip to Toronto on the suggestion of a boutique owner on Queen Street West with the friend I was traveling with. We arrived around 9 pm and even though all of the tables were full, were quickly seated at the bar which is perfect when you are only 2.
We ended up sharing... more

Excellent, Unpretentious Food

The meals consisted of;
Two orders of the inari sushi with grilled mushrooms
Steamed PEI mussels with green curry
grilled side ribs with caramelized shallot glaze
Very tasty reasonably priced bottle of white wine.
At first we initially ordered one order of the inari but it was so good that we had to go ahead and get another one.
The... more

We always come back

Have been to several places on the Ossington / Dundas strip but none quite compare to Foxleys ... Depending on which dishes you order 3 can be enough for 2 people... But there are always sooo many great innovative things on the menu GO GO GO
I always go at 6 pm when it opens and always get a seat... more

Eccelctic global tapas menu

The room isn't all that remarkable, but the food is. Definitely go for the glazed short ribs and the ceviche. The influences are both Portugese and Asian.

Probably the best meals I've ever had

I've been twice and will probably go back again. Definitely need to share so you can get a few dishes. The desserts were so good, different and delicious. This restaurant made me want to explore other places and expand my palate. They have so many protein choices, try something new. We had the beef heart, by looking at it you... more

amazing food

Great romantic back patio, amazing fresh seasonal food.

Not sure about this place

I should begin by saying that we had spent the entire day at Niagara Falls so we were tired and hungry. I'll add that I'm not a big fan of "small plate" restaurants or "trendy places" so the restaurant was starting out at a disadvantage. Add to that, the place closes at 11 pm and we arrived at around 10:15... more

Overated

I can overlook the 'no reservations' rule Foxley has in place. However, one thing I can't overlook is the attitude the staff has. OK, so they don't have a hostess on staff, but that doesn't lend any excuse for the serving staff not to acknowledge when people are waiting at the front for more than five minutes to get the... more

Although they are known

Although they are known for their ribs, which were delicious; I especially found their refreshing ceviches to be the highlight of the menu.

Tom Thai continues to impress in a very different...

Tom Thai continues to impress in a very different yet subtly familiar path! LOVE LOVE LOVE the duck prosciutto dumplings and fried frog legs and so much more. Strictly grown-up friendly, a.k.a. Noisy Kids Need Not Apply.

Fun, hip, very yummy! Grab numerous small plates

Fun, hip, very yummy! Grab numerous small plates.

Fantastic Fusion

A neighbourhood gem in one of Toronto's coolest corners, Foxley serves creative Asian fusion. The small-plates menu is perfect for sharing among 3 or 4 people, though perhaps not so good for one. And for the quality of food, the price is very reasonable. Four of us stuffed ourselves silly for $200, including a bottle of wine, tax and tip.... more

Interesting food; you NEED to go with someone else, though, as all dishes are large appetizer size. One is not enough

Interesting food; you NEED to go with someone else, though, as all dishes are large appetizer size. One is not enough; 3 is too many.

Popular with the locals

Popular with the locals. Good food.

delicious

delicious!

Many choices. The fish ceviche are excellent

Many choices. The fish ceviche are excellent.

it was pretty good. LOVE

it was pretty good. LOVE their duck breast dish. small portions and good price range. gets rly busy around 6pm. for dinner, u should proli get there by 5pm-5:30pm. asian dishes. rly tasty!

Small place. Asian tapas

Small place. Asian tapas concept but it's mostly just Asian dishes but with added cost.