This is a terrific restuarant with amazing music. Everyone who loves Jazz music should come here to try the music and the food which is beyond my expectation !

Laid-back non-pretentious atmosphere. The venue is a bit small for everyone to see the performers but the atmosphere is intimate and homey!

A lovely evening out.

I would suggest reservations... particularly since visibility to the live acts is limited.

However it is a nice place to explore if you are in the area and enjoy jazz, blues and folk music.

If you're down in the area, give me a heads up...I'd be happy to try and connect with you.

The Gate has good and bad points, but every experience I've had here has been positive. I gotta urge ya to sit at the bar; it's often a rewarding experience, had a great conversation every time. The music is often excellent, and it's really the reason you go, though the placement of the stage doesn't work well - it's too close to the bar, so it's hard to walk between the bar and the larger... more

Great place for good music and food

I live close to roncevilles. So this is a regular place to visit. They have great live jazz music always and a great crowd to enjoy. Food is at reasonable price and tasty. Nothing fancy. Just a simple place to enjoy live music and food. It's not the greatest place to chat since it does get louder with music.

when i am in the area this is one of my favorite places to stop by and chat with friends, The atmosphere is relaxed, the food is good and if you are there on a friday or saturday night the music is intoxicating. Even though i have not lived in the area for a decade, i still return every chance i get.

Good place to listen to live bands

Located in the heart of Roncy Village, across from old movie theatre, this small restaurant has been a staple of the Roncesvalles for years. It's a good place to stop for a drink or two, listen to music and grab a bite. Food is a typical bar fare, good chicken wings with fries and even calamari are tasty.Owners are open... more

So far, this is the best place I have found to hear jazz on a Saturday night in Toronto. You can still hear your conversation or you can focus on the music. The drinks are great (as is the service). Plus, it is a short walk south from the subway. I'm eager to try the food--it looks good.

First time back here in over a year - was very pleased with the new menu (turns out there's a new chef in town); food was really good and the live music was as lively and entertaining as I remembered. Definitely recommend for a Friday night out (food + entertainment).

Let me be clear, you come here for the music and vibe--not the food or service. Casual drinks or a date its a great spot. However, if you are planning on having dinner this is not the place. Very few waitstaff so the service is slow, even when they are around they are not attentive. Who brings over two waters for a table of four? food is typical bar fare and it is mediocre at best. If this... more

Food and Music

Healthy portions of great food.....all supplemented with excellent jazz featuring many excellent and talented musicians both from the local area (which boasts a great deal of talent in the many arts) as well as national. Great atmosphere. At times it may be a wee bit too loud to talk so sit back and listen... more

Nice place to chill out with good music and food

We went here after work to catch a nice little jazz trio, drink real ale and eat some good pub food - really pleasant place to chill out. The food is very reasonably priced and we really enjoyed our meals. We also enjoyed the Mill St Tankhouse dark beer and the wheat- beer style Blanche de Chambly, from quite a... more

Great place, great service! Live music daily!

Definitely wouldn't recommend the food here.

Drinks are a fair price.

Music isn't bad on weekends.

Service started out amazing but by the end of the night we had to pay with another waitress as our original disappeared into the night.

Overall - not terrible, but not amazing either.

this is probably my favorite spot on the west side of the city. i've been to gate 403 several times, both for food and just for drinks, and have had a great experience every time.

the food is definitely good - yummy, lots of variety, hits the spot and leaves me feeling satisfied. but what i want to highlight is the service, ambiance, and everything else.

this place is run by a family who are... more

Awesome place!! I used to basically live here Tuesday nights for Julian Fauth!

I held a business christmas party here and was taken care of BIG TIME!!!

love the owner, barmaids and everything about this place...

Calamari?? meh....its better for booze and tunes... more

Nice Vibe

I decided to go out with a few friends to this place. I went mainly to hear the band, they were great. We sat up from and i felt really cozy. I will say that the place felt a little small, probably not the best for a large party. The food was good, we had nachos and wings. Good pub... more

Gate 403 is the definition of your cozy local bar. Always has a great crowd and live music. Has a wonderful array of drinks with bartenders who are able to conjure up drinks with funny names on a whim. The fresh cut fries are my favorite. I would say this is one of the gems in Toronto if you are looking to hang out with friends over good drinks and food.

Great place for music...as long as you are at the front

Food and drinks are moderate in cost and they have entertainment. As long as you sit by the bar area you can hear the music fine, but at the dining section you can't hear a thing and especially if you are near a party of people gabbing about, then it is next to impossible to enjoy. Reserve ahead and specify.

I am super surprised to be one of the very few 2 star reviews for this place...
As a place to grab drinks and listen to live music, I'd be willing to give this place a 3 star but the food and atmosphere were not the best.

I ordered the cheese Quesadillas (a commonly known safe bar food option in my opinion). It was very small for $9 price tag that came with it (three pieces) and every... more

I've been stopping in here for an after work drink quite frequently of late. First of all: they have an actual happy hour from monday to thursday, with the added bonus of half price appetizers til 6. My regular bartender Jasmine is top notch, and I've always found the music to be pleasant but not overwhelming in terms of sound level. Recommended.

Wish it was my local

Took the bus out from Toronto centre and found the place no trouble. Owner said that her regulars all come back in September when it cools down. The place was quiet and the blues band we saw deserved a bigger audience. Great service, friendly feel to the bar, only wish I had a local like this. Every night two different... more

This place is ok if you just want to chill and have a few drinks and listen to jazz. Be sure to make a reservation if you plan on going and be sure to be there on time and not a minute late because they will give away your table. The food is ok and the atmoshphere can be described as cozy if you like to sit at tables that are an inch apart.

Go for the Music, Not the Food

Wait staff and music acts are fantastic. Every night there is live jazz/blues. Lots of regular clients, the place has a homey feel to it with drinks on the pricey side, and food available until midnight. I've enjoyed everything I've had there minus the calamari, which was horrible.
Love the spot. One of the few jazz clubs left in Toronto.... more

A very talented and musical friend of mine was playing a jazzy show here and I rarely if ever pass up an invite to hear live music. Almost every day of the week at Gate 403 you'll be sure to happen upon a few local jazz artists or bands who are simply playing their music for the love of it. Not only do I find this endearing, I also think it's perfect for those who wish to support local talent... more

Excelent music bar/restuarant

Small place with excellent live music. Mostly jazz and blues. They play there every day of the week. On weekends there are two bands/artists; first at 5 pm, second 9 pm. Opened until 2 am. every day.
There is a kitchen there and you can get a hot meal or snack - food not bad, average price.
Very good place... more

While waiting for a table at Barque we came across Gate 403. Is the 403 in reference to Calgary? Perhaps the owners are from out West?

There is live jazz nightly, though on this particular night (Friday night) they would only be on until 9PM.

There is no cover to see the band, but there is a tip jar. The bar itself has a good selection of beers (both on tap and bottled) and a list of... more

Great Music, Mediocre Food

A shame the food is so blah, as otherwise I'd frequent the place more often.
Friendly if slow service.
But the real reason to come is the music. An ongoing rotation of decent acts, and a really nice small venue. Don't expect always great sight lines, but the sound is really good.

Great music

The music at Gate 403 is excellent. I head Vantana 5 - super group. The food is varied and the service is top!

We came here on a Sunday night for a live jazz performance and casual drinks. It wasn't too busy so there was plenty of seating. The jazz band was situated right in the middle of the restaurant so you could sit infront or behind the band. No cover to see the band but they pass around a tip jar.

Service was friendly and quick. They have a good selection of beers on tap with pints ranging... more

Great Venue and Great Martinis

Went there on a recent visit and loved it. Great Service, great music and the Martinis are awesome. Recommend the Blue Velvet Martini!

Love this place in theory... but the music is SO loud that it makes it tough to enjoy a great conversation along with your martini and jazz... (BTW: I'm not even an old f@!t yet... I like my music loud and this place gets on my nerves). BUT, if you don't want to talk, it's great for live jazz.... The food is OK - nothing to brag about but not a problem.

While I think that, overall, Gate 403 is a great bar, the above four stars is not for the bar as a whole, but for the bar on Tuesday Nights.

While Gate 403 has a revolving selection of live jazz, for free, every night of the week, Tuesdays are especially great, as they are the night Julian Fauth plays. Tuesdays have been, for the last few years, a regular destination for myself and many others... more

Cool place with live bands. Good food

Cool place with live bands. Good food.

great music, great bar, great people but food needs work

great music, great bar, great people but food needs work

The pastas here are great. Many nights there is live jazz while you eat

The pastas here are great. Many nights there is live jazz while you eat.