I was shocked to see that Vertical was getting such positive reviews. I have been there twice for a meal and a number of additional times for drinks.
Both times I ate there I was totally unimpressed and that's using a pretty low standard given that I wasn't paying either time. I found the food to be average and the service to be the same, while the prices are anything but average (even by Bay Street standards). I suppose the ambiance is pretty nice, but it's really nothing to write home about.
They do have a good patio for drinks in the summer, but be prepared to pay at least $7 for a pint. A friend ordered a glass of their house white on the patio one night and it was something like $14.