I keep forgetting just how substandard Pappas Grill is and once a year or so I keep going back--much to my regret. Maybe this review will serve as a permanent reminder never to return.
Most of the reviews here are leaning toward the negative. The best thing about Pappas is the atmosphere with soaring ceilings and exposed brick. One of the best looking restaurants on the Danforth I'd say. But it all goes downhill from there.
The service started out okay, but got worse as the lunch went on. We ordered an appetizer and were only a third of the way through it when the main course came. Not the best timing. My biggest complaint about Pappas is the price and the portions. I ordered grilled sea bass and when it came I couldn't believe the size of the fish. The two tiny pieces put together were about the size of an IPod. Not an IPAD--no, no . . . . an IPOD. Miniscule and almost flavourless--even with the nondescript drizzle of orange liquid on top. And a so-so side salad. Nothing else. All for the not so bargain price of $15. My friend just had a salad (for $14) which he said was okay, but not great.
We had a couple of beers each and the whole meal added up to more than $80 with tax and tip. And we both left hungry! So I wouldn't recommend Pappas Grill at all. If you still want to try it, I'd recommend showing up with a full wallet *and* a full stomach.