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I will try not to make this a lengthy review of the events leading up to this meal, and I will attempt to be thorough.
I was told the only reservation available for Vday was 6:30 by my date, so it was already tough getting there this early. I was already disgruntled with this fact.
However, I drove down this strip of Dundas between the 427 and Dixie, and thought, how could there be a great restaurant here? It is situated at the end of a row of hour motels and independent car dealerships - and a strip club.
I parked (plentiful parking) and walked in. Very warm service upon arrival. Free coat check. Hosts and hostesses were kind, flattering. I was the last to arrive of a table of 4, was walked to the table.
This restaurant is an architectural palace. I do believe it is an old castle or mansion. 2, or 3 if included half floors of beautiful candle lit, tables. We had a table right beside the fireplace in a private nook, beside the stairs.
I think wherever you sit at this restaurant you will be satisfied with the distance from other tables.
Now on to the important part: the food!
The wine list was great and well priced. We had a bottle of Cab Sauv.
Our table ordered everything from steak, to chicken, mussels and lobster.
All the food was great. I had the chicken Neptune, because I love Neptune salad(seafood salad). So it was absolutely amazing they had the chicken sliced open with the salad inside, covered in a light and not overpowering hollandaise sauce with asparagus.
The presentation was fabulous. I loved this restaurant. I was really tired so I was not able to enjoy the experience to the fullest but I will return.
It is pricey but I would say so worth it! I thought I may not enjoy this restaurant as it is very old money and not hip or cutting edge and not creative - but I must say it was classic beauty and charm and tried and tested foods that work. I can definitely appreciate that.
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