We had a great evening!! Loved our waiter with all his dripping kindness and polite hostility. Always loved a good side eye roll. He was truly the STAR of the evening. The food did run a close race though. We started with the Calamari, which was very good (a tad salty but not enough to create any disappointment) and then the Grilled Octopus.. which is divine!! Highly recommend both. Then Cleaned our palette with some fresh oysters and prepared for the Entrees.
Entrees were a combination of Fish Tacos (Very Good) Kanpachi (Excellent) and Steak Frites (Very Good) and sharing the Crispy Kung Pao Salad (sooo Good!!) The table next to us were enjoying Steamed Mussels and the Mussels Carbonara Pasta and it looked and smelled amazing. Judging by the way they cleaned their plates... I am very confident to share that it must have pretty Damn Good!
I was a tad concerned going to this restaurant after looking at some of the reviews on Yelp... and must say I am glad that I didn't listen. Whoever is concerned about the portions sizes... Seriously! Get over it!! The portions are perfect!! Not the typical American roll yourself away from the table and waddled out the door. Instead we enjoy the perfect amount of food that tickled our tastebud and left us comfortable and wanting more but glad that we had just the right amount to leave gracefully and will a spring in our step that comes from just the right amount of alcohol, balanced with the perfect flavors that we will remember fondly as we continued our conversation from dinner reminiscing and laughing about the evenings events.
The whole restaurant has a great vibe and I would not hesitate to come alone and hang at the bar and treat myself to a night out and enjoy again the food and the amusing staff and perhaps indulge in a conversation with a stranger.
Loved it and will sending all my friends who will be in Toronto for Canada Day to enjoy a meal and some classic waiter entertainment. :) Truly a Hidden Gem in Plain sight on Queen Street.
What are you still reading this for... Just go... see for yourself.