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| - Stopped by here this Saturday evening for a bite & some drinks with the BF. Large gorgeous patio that just opened up for the season, but we opted to sit inside since it was getting a bit chilly.
Bier Markt has over 150 different beers, and each menu item comes with a recommended beer pairing - really cool if you're looking to try some out. Beers for everyone (including non-alcoholic), even some sweet fruity ones for those who aren't big on beer. Small cocktail list too - the peach bellini is refreshing, delicious, and lighter than most bellinis I have had.
Food-wise, we had the following:
Markt Charcuterie ($22) - assorted meats, pickled veggies, mustards, grilled bistro bread, and an odd mango compote (tasted sort of like mango with peppers?). Okay charcuterie board - my fav was the pickled veggies.
Brasserie Burger Bites ($15) - prime rib, smoked bacon, gruyere cheese, granny smith apple compote, remoulade on mini grilled buns. My favourite of the night! At first I think apple compote on the burgers might be weird, but the combo of all the flavours worked really well. I wish the meat was less well done, but it was still yummy overall
Smoked Meat Poutine ($15) - okay poutine, nothing special.
Veal Schnitzel ($25) - I didn't actually eat this, but my boyfriend said it was extremely overcooked, almost to the point of being inedible.
Overall the food was decent, however, the service was absolutely ATROCIOUS. There was a point where we did not see our server for over an HOUR. No one else stopped in to check on us either. We spoke with the manager after getting a different servers attention, who apologized and took $40 from the bill.
It's a shame service was so bad because there are a few things on the menu I'd like to try out (especially the desserts and more beers!) MIGHT come back to check out brunch, but likely to a different location.
Avoid this place at peak hours, I'd say!
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