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| - I was really happy to be able to sit on the patio outside. Not because it was a nice day (which it was), but the inside honestly gave me a "spooky house of horrors" vibe. Dark heavy curtain blocking the entrance, extremely dim lighting, metal contraptions behind a glass wall being eerily lit by red light. All it needs are a couple of skeletons and the look is complete. But who knows, maybe it's just because I had a little too much to drink.
Having been to the Bier Markt at Don Mills, I was pretty sure I'd know what to expect: a drink menu that would take a day to read and food that borders on forgettable. I was happy to see all the drink selections again but I was also pleasantly surprised to find the food much better here than at the other location.
I got the wild and tame mushroom risotto and while my friends said they have a homemade recipe that tastes better, I was still pretty happy with my order. The portion was large and the risotto was creamy with an abundance of tasty shrooms. My SO ordered fish and chips, which was satisfyingly crispy. To wash it down, I got a strawberry beer, which tasted more like soda than alcohol.
While I still think this place is overpriced, I am grateful that they aren't cheaping out with their portion sizes. You're paying for decent food in a great location with the option of utilizing a pretty comfortable patio. Hopefully, you decide to enjoy it on a day when the restaurant next door isn't starting shit and 5 emergency vehicles aren't flashing their sirens in your face for 30 minutes. Good times.
(64/100) - 2016
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