I was looking for a restaurant close to work hold our year end manager's dinner party. This restaurant was the ideal location as its located right out of Yonge station on the subway line and one of the only restaurants in the location with a parking lot complete with valet service plus it's in the Marriott Hotel so what's not to love!
I emailed the restaurant in advance telling them that I was looking for a 3 course set menu + glass of wine & tea/coffee with dessert. The food and beverage manager Rohan did an exceptional job by creating a beautiful menu with 3 selections to chose from for the appetizers and desserts and 4 different mains. Plus option of red or white wine by pellar estates and a selection of Tazo teas or Starbucks coffee (decaf or regular) with dessert.
The service the waiters provided surpassed my expectations! For our group of 22 we had two waiters specifically catering to us. They were very professional and polite from start to finish. As each guest arrived the waiters were quick to take our coats and show us to the table. The long dark wood table was already set waiting for us with the special menu beautifully printed outlining our options for the different courses.
The meal began with the waiters going round offering red or white wine followed by the presentation of 4 baskets packed with ample amounts of fresh sliced white and dark rye breads + butter. Then the waiters went around taking everyone's order. Wait time for food was not long and they were prompt to clear dishes as each person finished.
My order was:
Market Green - Green leaf, radicchio, baby spinach and romaine hearts, pickled carrot and red beet tangle with maple sesame dressing
Very fresh tasting and beautifully presented, I loved the dressing!
Char-Broiled 8oz New Steak - With sour cream and chive whipped potato and peppercorn cognac au lait
My steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, I enjoyed the kick the peppercorn sauce provided and the potatoes were just melt in your mouth
Chocolate Truffle with sweet mango coulis
It was like a thick creamy milk chocolate mousse cake. I loved the contrast with the mango.
At the end of the meal everyone was happily stuffed! Every single person loved there meal and were impressed by the immaculate service the waiters provided.
I highly recommened this restaurant especially for large groups! You'll surely impress! From food to service everything was top notch!
FYI This restaurant is located inside the Marriott Hotel on the left as soon as you walk into the lobby. There is a sign outside the hotel that reads Matisse but that will take you to the subway not restaurant. Washrooms are located diganolly to the right across the lobby.