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| - Man, this place is a gem in the plaza right beside where I live. I'm really shocked I didn't try this place earlier! I guess with my obvious Toronto absence, I needed to get out more -- I'm glad my mother recommended this place to me.
I'll go through some pros/cons, which ultimately results in this place getting a solid 4/5 (I'll explain why afterwards).
Pros:
- GREAT selection of beer, wine, and hard liquor.
- Amazing atmosphere - there are six massive TVs displaying different things; and you can request for specific TVs to change to specific programs (I watched the last part of the Toronto/Detroit basketball game on Jan 25th)
- Kids meals & seniors discount, as well as Wednesday Wing discount ($7.99/lb)
- Lots of bar seating, as well as group tables and high/low tables (you can be seated pretty much anywhere).
- Newly renovated - the place really feels like a quaint restaurant / bar.
- CLEAN. You won't believe how great this place looks, even if I were to try to explain it to you.
- Presentation of food (and beer) is impeccable - I felt like I was being served quality food dishes, because of just how appetizing it looked. See: my picture for details.
- Great location - this place is smack dab in the middle of the main Guildwood plaza - surrounded by a variety of fast food places, this place is the clear winner for overall atmosphere and style.
- Homely music selections - I felt like I was living in my childhood when I listening to the tunes here - it was a great sound experience; I'm really excited to try to attend one of their events where they use the sound for the TVs, for something like the Super Bowl!
Cons:
- No beer/alcohol or dessert menu. Having to ask for the prices of desserts / pintsis a little bit annoying to me, but that's only personal preference - I like having all of the numbers in front of me.
- Dinner menu is only one double-sided piece of paper (so not amazing variety, but there's at least different things people can order), and then another one-sided sheet of paper with other options on it.
- Desserts: There are three. Lava cake with ice cream, cheesecake with ice cream, or ice cream with chocolate sauce on top.
- Food portions are actually a little small for the cost. I'm not necessarily complaining - this is an observation I've made based on the $34 I spent (after tax/tip) on: a pint of Rolling Rock, Beef Bourgignon, and ice cream dessert. Not terrible I guess, but it's not something I could list as a "pro".
- Sweet potato fries upgrade is $1.99 on most combinations. :(
The main reason I'm giving this place a 4/5 is because of the lack of options. I think this place has awesome potential for me to edit it to be a 5, if and when they introduce more variety in food options (they are, slowly - I had the newly minted beef bourgignon, which was quite good), as well as a dessert menu. The craft beer selection and the overall experience put me in a solidly great frame of mind, and the owner and his wife are very courteous and very friendly.
I'm definitely coming back here again - it's not often you find a place as good as this so close to home!
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