I'm going to have to toe the line on this one and pretty much agree with what the previous reviews have said about Firkin on Harbour. It's a solid place to go for a casual bite after work and / or before the game and easily one of the better places in an area that sort of had a dearth of options before. Furthermore it means I'll never have to hit up Hoops before a Jays game ever again when coming from the office and for that I am eternally grateful.
Right off the bat, the décor is quite nice although one should really expect this from a place that has just opened up it's still nice to see. Clean, crisp and modern but not too sterile. It's different and less rustic looking than most of the Firkin pubs and I can't say that I really mind. I also appreciate the placement and number of televisions in the place...they're adequate but not too in-your-face unlike a lot of these places. The patio area is quite nice as well (overlooking a nice little waterfall thingee) but seeing as it was a little toasty and a little sunny, we decided to sit inside, underneath a large photo of Brian Jones (I'm pretty sure it was Brian Jones).
It wasn't too busy yet (we got there about 5:15) and we were seated right away with no problem. Service was quite attentive and more than friendly. Again, I find it to be hit and miss with a lot of these places but the fellow we had was great.
I chose their "Manchester Mojito" before dinner and after having tried it, I have no idea why I've never seen such a cocktail before because it's a great idea. Basically just a mojito made with gin instead of rum and the thing was delicious...not as sweet but still a perfect summer drink. I'm seriously going to have to try replicating the thing.
For dinner I went with the Black Bean Chipotle Burger and will second Tascioni's assessment...it was delicious. It was a great non-soy patty (which I also do love) burger for us herbivores who crave their veggie burgers but want to try something different. The fries and onion rings were also quite good. My fiancée went with the Pan-Roasted Snapper (she approved) which was from their gluten-free menu (and was also dairy-free). Always makes me happy when places have that info on hand, especially when you have someone with those allergies.
Definitely have to say that Firkin on Harbour is a great option in the area and is heads and shoulders above the rather dreary place that it replaced. Will definitely be back and would gladly do so even if I didn't work around the corner. It's a nice looking place, the prices are about in line with the area and the fact that they only charged $1.25 for a side of guac is pretty groovy.