4 stars with a 5-star view
I thought the cab driver was crazy when he pulled up to an old condo / apartment but the restaurant is actually in the basement of the building. We ate in the dining room and the view of the Toronto skyline is incredible.
Service was exceptional the whole evening. The restaurant had a cool casual vibe despite the "upscale" pricing. The decor was oddly simple and plain.
Food was excellent - the highlights:
- The Yellow Fin sashimi starter was exceptional - easily one of the top 2 sashimi dishes ever. Each piece served with light sea salt, soy glaze and various vinaigrette's - simply perfect!!
- Excellent selection of fresh oysters - 2 kinds from the west coast. Shucked perfectly and super fresh.
- The Fillet Minion was amazing and cooked perfectly medium rare. A delicious bordelaise sauce was served over the steak. This was easily one of the best steak dishes I ever ate. Spectacular dish!
- The only miss for me was the Halibut main course. It was served on a bed of lemon saffron nage, potatoes and cherry tomatoes. The Halibut was fresh and yummy but I didn't enjoy the nage broth at all.
- Had to try the coconut cream pie given all the excellent reviews. Although I'm not generally a fan of cream pie's, I have to admit this pie is damn good. Bursting with real coconut flavor. Perfect for sharing.
Great wine selection but only two - three bottled beers :(
Pricing is on the high end - starters between $20 - $30 and mains between $40 - $50.
The incredible view combined with delicious food = a return visit for me...
BK