We Loved it!!! Scarborough has so very few decent places to eat, I really don't understand the bashing. Mother Tuckers now that deserved some horrid reviews, but not Smith Bros.
We decided to go on a Saturday evening for our 1st visit. I had purchased a gift certificate for my Husband for Christmas. It was busy, so we sat at a long table in the bar area to have a drink and wait for our turn. It is large and open concept and the noise does travel, but most restaurants open concept now. We shared the Tavern Sampler. Our waitress took the time to explain the different choices and seemed very knowledgeable about the different types. It was a great opportunity to try some varieties of beer, in small servings. We shared Vegetarian Spring Rolls. It was only about 20 minutes wait and out table was ready.
I have to caution taking reviews to heart about steak or beef from anyone that orders it Well Done!!!, and murders any flavor the beef may have had!
I had the Prime Rib with Yorkshire pudding and garlic and cream mashed potatoes. The prime rib was cooked to perfection and came medium rare just as ordered. My husband had the Filet Mignon also perfectly prepared medium rare. He loved the all the choices of potatoes. Our server was very good, without hovering over our table. The wine selection also contains my favourite wine. Portions were very generous so needless to say no room for desert. We had a wonderful dinner and looking forward to going back again very soon. We are very grateful Smith Bros opened in our neighbourhood and it will be our go to spot from now on.
Now we have 3 standby's Diana's (Seafood) The Arkadia House (Greek) and Smith Bros, with no need to drive downtown, or to the Danforth. :o) Now if someone can open a real pizza restaurant and drive the Pizza pizza's and Domino's out of business I'll be a very happy person!