**Review of the Tundra Bar only**
I had stayed at the Hilton recently and at that time, the Tundra Restaurant and Bar was closed for renovations. I thought to myself to try it when it re-opened, and had the perfect opportunity yesterday as I had to attend a party nearby. I decided to meet up with my boyfriend at the Tundra bar as I was very hungry.
The décor is modern etc... I really liked the high ceiling and the table that we sat had these divine comfortable cushions. The bar menu is quite extensive and when the waiter asked for my drink order, I told him I was ready to order the spicy salmon roll and prime rib burger with an extra order of cheese. The rolls had a tempura shell and it was freshly made as it was still warm. It was very good. I devoured my burger in 1.5 minutes (timed) as that was how hungry I was. No talking. No small chat. Just me chomping.
I ordered a glass of wine at $28. Exorbitant. There were some wines per glass priced at $35 (barf). I mean...downtown-Toronto-bar price-gouge much?
All in all, I really enjoyed my time at Tundra bar. The atmosphere is not douche-y at all. The high ceilings and open-airness of the bar make it spacious and large. It's actually quite casual so no need to feel underdressed at all going to some downtown bar. Service was very efficient and endearing - our waiter kept asking if everything was okay but not intrusive. Probably, the man saw my crutch and me devouring my burger (with bits of bread and meat flying all around Tazmanian-Devil-cartoon style) and thought, poor girl, doesn't get out much but is ordering a glass at $28 so...yes ma'am!