The only thing disappointing about my experience at Canoe was that I didn't have room in my belly at the end for dessert. And the desserts sounded simply amazing. Dang.
We went for dinner on a Friday night for the late seating. Everyone we encountered was friendly, gracious and helpful. Our server (whose name I can't remember) recommended an excellent wine which went perfectly with the starter (which we shared) and our mains.
We started with the buffalo mozzarella with rhubarb and shrimp. What an odd sounding combo! But I have never had a more delightful way to begin a meal. Since we were sharing it, they brought us each a plate with a half portion (so we wouldn't have to fight over it, they said). The presentation was very artsy, and that it tasted even better than it looked was impressive. I wanted to lick my dish clean.
He had the char, which he described as a seemingly random blend of flavours which ended up working out perfectly. I had the ribeye which was cooked to perfection and had a delicious sauce.
I think considering the quality of food, effort in presentation and reasonable prices (for an upscale restaurant), this is definitely a great place for a special occasion or if you just want to go for a bit of a fancier meal experience.