APPETIZER:
The deconstructed beef tartare was like a grab bag of random pickled vegetables and strange jellies. Maybe it's just too fancy for me.
ENTREE:
For the main, I split a chocolate oatmeal venison and dry aged ribeye. The oatmeal actually went really well with the venison because it was soaked in this delicious sauce. The venison on its own was well cooked but the sauce/oatmeal mixtured needed to be more well integrated. The chocolate sauce didn't work with the venison.
I've had much better ribeyes in the past, but I preferred this over the venison because of the sauce flavor.
WINE:
I ordered an Argentina Mendoza wine, and it was pretty affordable - only $60! I thought the wine choices (in general for Toronto) are extremely overpriced and lacking in variety. While I had plenty of choices, I typically find a much more extensive wine menu at fancy restaurants like this.
DESSERT:
Finally, I ended with the sticky toffee date pudding and strawberry pave. The toffee date pudding was actually the highlight of the evening. It was delicious, not too sweet. I was surprised to like this because I typically hate toffee puddings; it is made and presented in a whole new way. I would recommend.
The strawberry pave reminded me of a strawberry sorbet popsicle. Pretty but wouldn't get it again. It's topped with a ton of almond flavored foam too - not a fan.
Beautiful view, beautiful food presentation, and very well cooked. But the flavors didn't wow me and I wouldn't return given the steep price tag. If you are coming, make a reservation and call ahead to request a table by the window so you can enjoy the view.