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Created by renowned restaurateurs Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini, this exciting Oakville Place eatery offers a unique upscale dining experience at comfortable prices, along with Oliver & Bonacini’s trademark quality, service and style. Menu offerings include extensive lunch and dinner selections, as well as a full à la carte weekend brunch. Enjoy an outstanding selection of...
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Created by renowned restaurateurs Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini, this exciting Oakville Place eatery offers a unique upscale dining experience at comfortable prices, along with Oliver & Bonacini’s trademark quality, service and style. Menu offerings include extensive lunch and dinner selections, as well as a full à la carte weekend brunch. Enjoy an outstanding selection of inspired North... more
The food was excellent, the service was slightly better than adequate, but the prices were more than I would like to pay. If I hadn't had a gift certificate I wouldn't have eaten there.
The restaurant is open, clean and fresh looking. If the reception is on the phone then you need to wait, there does not seem to be an alternative even with a stock of servers in the restaurant.
The service at the table was great and food fresh and most enjoyable
I picked this location because it was central to both of us. This was someone I had not seen in 40+ years. I must say I was quite disappointed with the food. I had the mushroom/ricotta cannelloni and my friend had the butter chicken. She said her butter chicken was good, but had to request a spoon (not a big deal) and her pita bread was dry. My cannelloni on the other hand was a little dry and... more
Great service by Alex and Cassandra! We had the summer special menu. Portion was adequate with good variety. The appetizers were outstanding.
I have been here many times since this place opened and the food is excellent and the surroundings spacious and chic. The brunches are super. The menu is a appealing and the food is always well presented. It's not flawless and I've had a couple of issues which are usually remediated to my satisfaction. I will continue to come back... more
My boyfriend and I went for dinner to.celebrate an anniversary. The food was great the service was amazing. My only issue was the small flies buzzing around. We were even sitting inside not near the patio. I killed at least 4 during my meal. The flies were frustrating as we had to keep swatting them from our face and food :(
We came for our anniversary, and we were not disappointed. We had the summer special and it was the best meal we've had in a long time. The portion sizes were perfect, and the food was delicious. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and professional, and we would 100% come back to dine.
Had a lunch for my father's birthday and were not disappointed. Menu had a good mix of solid brunch items (try the smoked fish hash) and prix fixe lunch options. Everyone was happy with their food, with lots of people trying each other's dishes-always a good sign. Service was professional and efficient and easily absorbed requests from the picky kids. Our go to place for a spacious get together... more
We went with another couple for dinner and we all enjoyed the delicious food and were impressed by the great service we received. Our server was patient with us as we were asking her all sorts of questions regarding the menu and drinks. In the end we all left raving about how delicious the food was and what a fabulous lovely place it was for us to get together. My husband and I love coming here... more
Our group of four reviewed the appetizers and entrees as good/great, desserts a bit disappointing.
The atmosphere was wonderful for out 10th wedding anniversary dinner. Both entrees were very satisfying but a bit salty. Hot romaine salad was Devine!!!
The food was great aside from the undercooked steak we had. The portions from the summerlicious menu were smaller. We also ordered from the regular menu and it was very tasty. It's a very nice venue. It is a place where I would host a dinner party. The service was excellent!
My objective was a quiet lunch with a friend to catch up on affairs in general. The lunch itself was good and we had excellent service. However, our meeting was spoiled by the noise level which at times made conversation difficult. Your choice of music was, to our ears, quite unpleasant and the volume far too high.
Perfect patio setting. Although food was slow to come, this was for a good reason as the chef decided that it needed to be redone from scratch. Everything was excellent as usuual.
I had friends over from Montreal , took them there for dinner. We are enjoyed the dinner very much.
Oso buso wasdry just terrible
Salmon was not good over all will not return
Driving from Toronto to Niagara, we stopped here for some quick lunch. Having experienced Bannock, we felt confident that Oliver & Bonacini would be a safe bet. (The other options were food court fare and the usual chains.) Have to say the fare was not as exciting as Bannock's, though still good food for a restaurant in a mall. I... more
Service was excellent. Food was very good, dessert was amazing.
Went with my wife recently to dinner here. It was an educational conference. Although the decor and ambience is very nice it is not well set up for group meetings. It was very noisy. The food was just average. My wife commented that she could have made the same at home. I must admit though that my wife is an... more
This was third time at this restaurant. The first two visits were excellent but the service was extremely poor. My friend's salad was too oily and it was to include bread which never came. We waited 20 minutes for a coffee. We finally called the waitstaff and she said it went to another table.
Had the avocado Panini style club with coleslaw....not fries...they were extra.
Not much food for 15$....perhaps 1 slice of bacon....cut in to two pieces....with no tomato in the sandwich. But a diet coke was only a buck!!
Go to a local pub (the one on 4th line near north service road Oakville) for a real club....with choice of fries, soup etc....
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I will return again, but not on those special days, such the Father's Day, it was very busy,and food got delay.However, the services is very good, and try their best to keep us inform about the food status.It is fare to got delay for the busy day.
The eggs benedict was delicious especially on the scone rather than English muffin. We were seated in the lounge where it was a little quieter. I appreciate the hostess giving us that choice. My only suggestion is to ask the wait staff to slow down their speech just a little, to consider arriving at the table, short pause and then ask the question as if they have time to do so and are not in a... more
O&B is our favourite restaurant. Lots of parking, great service and tasty food make this a special place. A relaxed ambience but with prompt service by very polite and capable staff.
Good variety of choices on the menu, server very attentive and professional. Restaurant busy but not full at 11 a.m. Food was tasty but not very hot. Nice place with lots of room for such a celebration.
Great meal on Father's Day; even though service was slow and noise level made it hard hear.
Had a very enjoyable dinner. Great service - did not feel rushed.
I went here for the first time for a birthday celebration, and I can honestly say one of the worst restaurants I’ve been too – definitely will not be returning to O & B again. First of all, although the décor is stunning, their service and organization is horrible. It’s a shame that although the waiters/waitresses come almost every 5... more
We had a birthday dinner here, great service and interesting menu. In my opinion this is the best chain restaurent in the GTA, meals are prepared fresh . We usually taste each others entrees and each one was better than the next. We also enjoy the other location in Toronto. Too bad the one in Kitchener closed
Delicious food and good service for corporate lunch meeting. Have been here before and will come again!
The service was spectacular and always has been for us at O&B. The kitchen accommodated special orders and allergies. We found the music loud but we were seated out of the normal hustle and bustle of the restaurant and kitchen. This helped us hear each other during conversations.
We particularly love their mushroom soup. Three of us had soup and salad, two Eggs Benedict and one had the hash....
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We have been to this restaurant twice now. The first time it was just my husband and I for dinner, the 2nd time, our 2 teenagers joined us for lunch. We have been impressed with the service. The staff are very attentive and always make sure you are enjoying your meal. We like the diverse selection. Something for everyone. From burgers and fish and chips to lamb and steak. The desserts are... more
Our server, Arthur was amazing. Very friendly and charming.
I've been here a few times. My kids groan if I suggest it. The lunch specials are usually a good value.
Recently I tried their Fish and Chips. It is now where I will go for Fish & Chips. the batter was light and the fish was cooked to perfection. Oh yum!
We went for a 65th birthday, and the hostess waiting to seat us was great and even had a little sign that said happy birthday. The waitress was slow and needed several reminders to bring things, it go to the point where I hot my own water and cutlery because I didn't have time to keep waiting to ask for it. Probably not a bad place to go to if you have time to spare, but I only had an hour and... more
My friend & I took our husbands here to celebrate their birthdays (May 21 & 22). It was a great success: the food choices were excellent, salads were freshly tossed with just the right amount of dressing. The soup was claimed " the best soup I've ever tasted". The entrées were presented perfectly and were as delicious as they looked!. And the staff were friendly and did their roles effectively.... more
Great find last minute for my wife's birthday, great food at a reasonable price... even took the chef's card to send him a complimentary email on his approach to great art!!!...brought the two boys along 19 and 20 who also loved the food and had a great time with Mom and Dad (or maybe the young lady waiting the table).
Been to other O&B establishments and they remain to be consistent......
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We went for Mother's Day and the service and food were not what they usually are! My sister and I had the steak and eggs. We asked for egg whites and they were completely watery and undercooked. The steak literally had blood oozing out. On top of all that, we waited over an hour for our food to be served. They were not accommodating with the menu either. We've been here many times before and... more
I had an overall great experience. The high quality meal was also tasty and reasonably priced. The service was outstanding. Mother's Day is a busy day, but the waitress's great personality we didn't mind when the food took a bit longer to be prepared. Her suggestion for our choices were knowledgable and she constantly smiled and made us feel absolutely welcome. Mother's Day turned to a Happy Day.
I've eaten at the Oakville O&B Grill many times ... for many different occasions. I've never been disappointed in the food, service or the atmosphere. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend!
Great food, good variety & quality. Whole party loved it. My son said it was the best steak he ever had.
It started out well; seated right away, server attentive, apps great (rock shrimp and sweet potato fries). The evening went down hill though. My husband's steak was overdone (they made him a new one), our servers originally cute phrase ("thanks for asking") became over-used and formulaic, things took progressively longer to get to us, including the bill. So much potential but it just falls short.
My mom and I went on Friday to beat the Mothers Day crowds. The servers were extremely conscientious of my mom's allergy and served us quickly as we were famished. Highly recommend the pot stickers as an app and the Calamari dinner. I just wish I could find the Yealands New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at the LCBO! Amazing service!
A special thanks to the staff for acknowledging a special birthday - a memorable excellent meal that was enjoyed by all attendees.
the service was awesome as was the food..i felt we we in a high end restaurant but better prices and more relaxed! great place to get caught up with friends.
Went there for dinner with wife for her birthday. Nothing special was attributed to the fact that it was her special day. I hate the singing at the table but a special traent level would have been refreshing. A congrats from the manager. A little flower or thanks for choosing us on your birthday. We had to ASK for bread twice. We spent 174 dollars guys. Including tax and tip. Maybe a bottle of... more
From the greeting to our exit the staff was welcoming and friendly. I was catching up with a girlfriend and found that they were attentive but sensitive and gave us space and time. The food was excellent and I was so happy to see burratta on the menu. The Hunters pie was delicious if just a bit too large and the churro so were a perfect end to share.
Our group has 6 people. Everyone said the good is very good. However, we all found the service is not so good. The server didn't ask us if we want anything to drink. The server is not as friendly and smiley like other restaurants. She seems serious but it is not a big deal, different personality I guess. She didn't check back on us like other restaurant beside keep filling up our water. Also... more
I was really disappointed in the service and meal at O&B Oakville Place. I have come to anticipate a very good meal, and warm attentive service at O&B restaurants in Toronto. After ordering wine, we waited and waited. Not one server came by our table in this approximate 10 to 15 minute time frame, so I approached the front desk. The manager I spoke with said she'd bring it and when she did, she... more
The noise level was high - the walls do not absorb noise at all. The rest of the food & service was very good.
We had a soup of the day which wasn't bad but not great. The big disappointment was the pizza. I can't remember the name but it was a base of tomato sauce that tasted like a tomato paste and a blob of white cheese. The crust was so tough we couldn't cut it with a steak knife. It didn't look... more
from the time we walked in it was an oooops. the reservation was not found at the front although I had been called the day before and it had been confirmed - so where did it go???. We were seated, however the reservation was for two birthdays. Another oooops as well. After being seated it was corrected quickly. A server did not appear for a good period of time. We actually called someone over... more
The food is pretty good overall however it is the same lunch menu every time I go. They need to add some variety to the menu.
Interesting cuisine in this semi-upscale place. Younger, friendly, upbeat waiters/waitresses, tasty food with an eye for presentation. Semi-upscale prices as well.
Great choice on the Winterfixe menu, delicious food and really good service. A vast improvement over a mediocre visit in January.
The whole experience left me thinking I wouldn't go back. We had a reservation yet still had to wait a few minutes. We sat at the table a good 10 minutes until a waiter asked if we wanted water. Water? um maybe ask if we want a cocktail or something? No? ok your loss as we normally order a cocktail.... more
The food was really good, not fantastic as you would expect from a higher end restaurant. Service was pretty good and servers knew their stuff. A bit pricey for what you got but that's to be expected.
I have been here numerous times for work functions, and it never changes. The food is bland, and poorly presented, not to mentioned overpriced for what you get. And everything time I have been there, we have been waiting upwards of 30 minutes just for drink orders. It is never busy when I go, so I don't see why such... more
WOW !! what a wonderful 5+ experience we had at this restaurant !! The food was fantastic and each of the 4 of us had different selections...The menu selections are fabulous and from different corners of the world. The staff is excellent and the restaurant itself is incredibly well appointed and elegant.
I will certainly be spreading the word about...
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A nice venue with well trained staff although tattoos were a bit of a distraction. Dishes from the extensive menu were well prepared and presented. All together a good experience.
O&B are not the cheapest place for us to take our 4 children, but my wife and I appreciate the quality of the food and service. And, given that our two elder children (14 & 12) are foodies, quality is high on the priority list. As is typical of O&B (I've been to several of their branded restaurants), they greet... more
The restaurant is new so decor is fresh and well appointed. The food was good, with the special for the evening being a tenderloin steak which was extremely tender and cooked to perfection.
However this review and the very good score comes about from our server Robert! He stood out doing several things which earned him a 20% tip.
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This place has an extremely boring menu and no actual specials just daily feature in menu.
Prices are premium with 10 dollar cocktails , 650 for a shot,
extremely noisy.
entrees are 20 to 40 and salads are 11. Wine prices are ok with 40 to 70
This is just fast food cooked by short order cooks , Even has...
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Some of us had high expectations for this restaurant, since it was our second visit and they had done some interior remodeling in between. And while the interior is much improved - atmospherically - there remains a certain emptiness in the kitchen. For a Friday night it was remarkably quiet, but perhaps we were ahead of the "in-crowd". The roasted... more
At the end of a meal out it is nice to feel satisfied; satisfied with the food, service, ambiance and value. O & B fails on many of these fronts. It used to be very noisy and we stopped going for that reason. Now they have put carpet tiles down that muffle the noise a little.
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Okay place. Strangest mushroom soup we'd ever tasted, edible but would never order again. Spring rolls were okay but nothing exceptional
Went for a special occasion, had one of the most amazing restaurant experiences! Service was perfect, attentive and dedicated! We had a reservation, were seated immediately, being tended to within 5 minutes of arrival, on a Saturday night, prime time dinnertime. All the food was fantastic, burger, the best I ate at a restaurant, steaks, salmon, pizza, excellent, but one... more
Was recently at this establishment for party of 13 - very friendly service and plenty of space to be seated - we had reservations and they offered food for children and created a buttery mac n cheese for little ones - each of the appetizers and main dishes had good presentation and was warm - had the italian sausage pizza,... more
We went there to celebrate my daughter's birthday. the food was good but it was a long time coming. After I asked about it, the manager eventually came and apologised as there were a group in the Party Room and the kitchen got confused. Apart from that the food was excellent. They gave us free desserts and coffee after.
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The food is good, the prices are good. They do not have a child menu but if you ask they will offer a choices at a reasonable prices. The restaurant is very load at lunch times and can get loud at dinner. Sometimes it feels more like a bar. But the food is good and affordable. Service is uneven some... more
We stopped in for brunch last month. Even though it was mid afternoon on a Sunday, brunch was still being served. I had the Steak and Eggs which was excellent. Service is courteous and attentive, and the decor is first class. I spent more than I normally would for breakfast, but it certainly was a nice treat.
This a great restaurant with a nice selection of food. The service is prompt and friendly. There were absolutely no lulls in the service and the food was served in a timely fashion. This is a large restaurant with an open, airy feel to it. The food was excellent with a great balance of flavours. The dessert platter was a... more
The food is pleasant. It's nice to dine in a great atmosphere without going to downtown Toronto. The service and atmosphere are wonderful.
Food is always good. Love the mushroom soup Interesting blends of taste Good ambience and service Always eager to return
Been there a couple times. The food is always great and is fairly priced. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
At first it seems odd having such a nice restaurant in a mall, but it's definitely worth getting past this. Food, service and atmosphere are all excellent!
This was a nice surprise find, great food good pricing and great service. I had the fish and chips and the batter was to die for, what more could you want apart from a good glass of wine which was duly served!!
Great service, attentive without being annoying. Food was nicely presented but mundane. I have tried lunch and dinner, lunch was better. Do not have the 'tagine' if you like middle eastern food...very disappointing. Bathrooms could do with a good bleaching.
We are always impressed at the quality of the food when we eat here, and our recent visit was no exception. Although it is located in a mall, this is an upscale restaurant with an inventive menu. Fresh ingredients are used and always well prepared.
This particular occasion seemed to be the exception. We met another couple for dinner, and...
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The meals our group chose were enjoyable, but not exceptional. What really stood out however, was the outstanding service. All the staff were attentive and went out of their way to assist with each other's tables. We never had to wait for anything and every member of the staff was exceedingly pleasant. I also really enjoyed the Berry Sangria. Generous... more
This place is great. Gorgeous decor, family friendly place. But also perfect for dates or staff party's. There were lots of christmas parties when I was there.) Food was fantastic and not overly priced. Staff were pleasant and very accommodating. Will be back for sure!
good food and service. the atmosphere is relaxed and the location is nice. i would recommond this place.
This is a restaurant that is consistent on all levels. Great food, top notch service. It is a great restaurant to entertain clients
The formula here is great. Nice atmosphere (but seems cold when not filled) , usually great staff and a good menu. My problems are the high cost of wine by the glass, and the food quality is variable, not as interesting as the menu makes it sound. I will try it again however... more
On Nov. 2/12,my wife and I decided to go to this restaurant again as we had been before about 2 years earlier and found it to be quite good.
The new menu misrepresents what is going to turn up at your table ie; poached pear and pickled carrot and beet salad would typically suggest something resembling a slice or quarter...
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Although in the Oakville Place Mall, this O & B is spacious and has a great menu, although a little pricey. The service is terrific. Being as airy as it is, it was quite noisy during our last visit.
I went to Oliver and Bonacini last year with five or six friends for dinner and drinks against my better judgement. I've been to other restaurants owned by these two in Toronto, and found myself with significantly less money than I walked in with, and nothing to show for it. The service here was deplorable, we waited almost an hour... more
A women's group I am in has a lunch outing every month. Being a large group, we often get HORRIBLE service. But at Oliver and Bonacini I couldn't have asked for better service. Food came out quickly, and almost everyone was served at the same time. Water glasses were kept full, and the waiter was very attentive. What impressed me... more
Beautiful looking restaurant, the atmosphere is lovely. We have been there 5 times in the past 3 years. First 2 times were impressive in terms of food and service. Third time service was bad. Fourth time service and food sucked. We vowed not to return. But recently we were given a gift certificate so we went back for lunch. Food... more
I'm having trouble even giving this place 1 star. We went here for lunch. They were having a special prix fixe menu. We had the gnocchi. It must have been bad. I'm not sure, we both felt nauseous after the meal and my wife actually puked in the parking lot. At first we thought maybe it was something else, but than I realized I too was feeling sick. This place has great decor, the staff are... more
We (a family of four) had dinner here midweek and sat outside as it was a nice warm evening. While the ourdoor seating area is well presented, you are bascialy sitting by the side of a shopping centre car park - not a very atmospheric location - certainly not romantic!
The restaurant interior however is 'chic' with high ceilings, hardwood...
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While O & B certainly serve up great food in nice surroundings they clearly take customer service to heart as the staff are some of the nicest i have come across for some time. My wife and i were encouraged to try a perch dish that was offered on the summer menu and it was first class.
A terrific lunch...
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Went here a few weeks ago for a last minute dinner get together....I loved the decor very bright and crisp very hip....we decided to sit in the lounge area ...it worked out great there were 1/2 price lounge appetizers so we partaked in several different selections...it was quite tasty and I will definately go back to have dinner sometime in... more
but very limied menu. if you are on a low fat, wheat free, low sugar diet, nothing on the menu you can eat.
Great restaurant with superb service. menu selection is limited but not pricey.
overall a good choice for a dinner out.
When we arrived, we asked if we would be able to get a quick lunch due to a meeting in an hour, after checking we were seated in the bar area and every effort was made to get us fed, deliciously so and out of there on time. We were very impressed with the service and their willingness to accomodate... more
Unfortunately the food here has gone downhill.
Service is still great though
Oliver & Bonacini at Oakville Place has this awesome patio!
What makes it more awesome is 50% off Bar Menu Monday to Wednesday from 3 pm!
Now I know where to go for Happy Hour when I visiting Oakville!
Boourns! My fiancée had eaten here on a few weeknights and generally had a good experience. We decided to try it out on a Friday night. Big mistake.
Even though the place was only half full, it took 20 minutes for someone to even take our order and we also had to ask a different waitress just to bring us some bread. When the food finally came, we were missing a side dish and our soup was only...
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I used to go to the location in Bayview village until I moved down here. It was always my favorite place to go. But I have been to this location twice now with bad experiences both times. The first time we had a hair in our appetizer and they took forever to bring a new one and still charged for it. This time no one was at the entrance to greet and once we were finally seated no one came to... more
Like eating in a tin can. The place is big and there is nothing architecturally to deaden the sound level. Food and service just average. Lot better places to eat in Oakville than this.
I had a lovely lunch here with my mom before some last-minute Christmas Shopping at the mall. We were even seated a table away from the chefs who were eating there before a book signing. The restaurant is very nice: black and white tables/walls with large private booths. The restaurant was pretty full when we visited so we sat at the high top table in the bar.
We both had the soup and salad...
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Very nice looking place, spacious and new. Very courteous service staff. Good quality food, and fair prices. I went for breakfast and found they have some variations to the average breakfast dish that you can't find at most other places.
Derek
Who would have thought that such a great restaurant could be attached to a mall. The food and service were both excellent. Finally somebody is smart enough to serve small dessert items when you just don't want a big dessert. I tried both the italian sausage pasta and the pizza. They were both well prepared and flavorful. I highly recommend this restaurant. Tom
Quality & Convenience.
Quality: The restaurant is beautiful. Upscale, open, trendy. The service is spot-on, attentive, & friendly. The food is excellent. I had a fresh artic chard appetizer & a lasagna that was borderline ridiculous with its amount of cheese. Ridiculous, being a good thing for me here.
Convenience: It's at the mall. You can't get any more convenient. No parking headaches...
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Fine dining in... Oakville Place? Ontario's Lamest Mall™ hosts this upscale resto by the brains behind Canoe. The vast interior is splendid and and includes a lounge and private dining room. I don't remember much about the food at all, except that it was "OK." Apparently their chef specializes in sous vide; meaning all the meals are prepared in a tepid bathtub 'round back. (Probably not.) The... more
O&B brought their resto know-how to a great area lacking in options for brunch/meals-in-general. Sure, you could make the drive further south to downtown Oakville and battle it out for a spot for eggs, or just show up at Oakville Place and park somewhere in the giant lot and be seated without too much trouble.
The place, like all O&B ventures, is decorated beautifully like an upscale country...
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The restaurant itself looks a whole lot nicer than the mall. A great addition.
The menu has a wide selection of food, and unlike what Oscar says, they did have specials when I was there, you just have to ask nicely! They are mostly of the "traditional North American with an Asian Twist." I had the Lamb Burger, which had an awesome dressing (was it tzaziki?) and sweet potato fries. It was...
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I've done lunch and brunch here. Food was better than average both times.
Staff were attentive, but the place is so Massive, that you have to wait a while for refills on coffee and such. For a mall-based resto, nice spot to visit.
To bad there are no specials.
Food was good, not amazing but definitely good especially the onion soup. One of my favorite onion soups.
Staff was attentive.
Place looks great too.