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| - I have been to Weslodge 3 times now, once for lunch and twice for dinner. The atmosphere is akin to what you would imagine a posh hunting lodge would look like, but with mostly 20 to 40-somethings fancied up for a night out. Yes, it is a trendy night spot and the newest one to hit the King West strip, so expect this to be a noisier restaurant with lots of good looking people drinking a good share of libations. Personally, I like a lively atmosphere.
The menu tries hard to be unique, but falls short both on flavour and quantity. For example, a $26 entree of Bison steak (estimated at around 5-6 ounces) splashed with a chimichurri sauce and quinoa garnish left me hungry for more, yet was flavourful. Adding a hearty side would have rounded out this dish. The best thing I have had so far is their bison burger and fries (the fries are really good!), which is probably going to emerge as their best seller from a value vs. quantity vs. flavour standpoint.
Where Weslodge excels is with their cocktail menu. There are some unique mixtures of spirits that remind me of the trendy cocktail lounges in NYC. If you are familiar with, or visiting from, New York, this place will remind you of those venues. Drinks are pricey, but you are getting better far quality than your average bar/club. I suggest you try it at least once, regardless of what you read or hear otherwise.
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