Two very trusted sources recommended this place to me and yes, the food (at least what I've tried) is every bit as delicious as they said it would be which aligns with what other people here seems to be saying as well.
HOWEVER, the few concerns here regarding tips is VERY valid and is an unfortunate blight for an otherwise excellent eating establishment. I am a firm believer in leaving tips that are commensurate with the level of service and I will admit that I was reasonably generous here. The part that caught my attention was when I went to grab the change (cunningly provided in coins only) and it looked like I was about to only leave a loonie behind as a tip (I hadn't even grabbed all the coins yet), not one but TWO of the waitresses looking on let out a small yelp in the form of a "NO" until they realized that wasn't my intention and they caught themselves. It was funny perhaps but also very telling, as if revenues from tips are a part of their business model. For a food service based business (I have also been a manager in the food service industry) this type of attitude is unacceptable. One's Tip or Gratuity should not be expected and any amount should be accepted with at least some humility as a measure of how well you've performed your duties. Of course there are clients out there that cannot be pleased no matter how hard you try, do not believe in tipping, or are otherwise cheap - but there will always be people like that and as this is part of the business and industry, the SERVICE industry, and tips again shouldn't be a hard expectation.
I'm conflicted as to whether I want to return. I love good food at decent prices and this place surely fits the bill ... but when it comes time to pay the bill, I'm not sure I want to deal with the lasting impression of the last impression made by the servers with respect to tipping.