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Went to O&B Canteen on a Thursday after work for drinks and dinner. It was a nice day so we decided to sit on the patio that faces King St - we had no problems getting a seat for dinner around 530pm. I have been for lunch with coworkers several months before and the wait time can be long if you do not arrive before noon.
Menu (4/5): From what I understand, the restaurant is intended to give off a casual, market-like feel and the menu seems to successfully accomplish this. Well categorized between sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, comfort/diner food, etc. There is variety but not too much variety to complicate ordering. There should be something for everyone here, but at the same time you don't feel like the restaurant's vision is diluted by the selection. Descriptions and ingredients are simple, which also goes well with the Canteen feel.
Food (3/5): I had the Mac & Cheese and tasted the Beef Burger. The cheese was much more saucy than I anticipated and very rich, however it tasted very good and the morsels of smoked ham were delicious. The Beef Burger also tasted good. Good quality beef and it came with a heaping side of fries (which are some of the best fries I've had). The burger comes on a nice egg bun, but I feel they need to put some greens in the burger to offset the heaviness. Presentation-wise, it looks like a slab of meat in a bun with fries. Perhaps it was intended that way. Other diner's plates looked good. Overall the food was solid, nothing mind-blowing or something I would come back for often.
Drinks (2/5): Limited beer selection on tap (2) and quite pricey at 7.50-8.50 for a pint. Several bottled beer options though. Similarly, wine by the glass is pricey but there should be a wine with the grape of your choice. Not a place where you feel like sitting for a long time to drink.
Ambiance (3/5): I thought they did a great job with the decor and ambiance - very upscale cafeteria type of feel. I feel like it blends in well with the building, street, and area. Would recommend this restaurant moreso for a nice lunch/brunch. I don't find it a relaxing place to have dinner. Special note: the Patio can be extremely noisy and distracting since the patio is pretty open to the street. So if you are going after work, be prepared for a lot of honking cars, firetrucks, street cars, and pedestrian traffic. Found it quite distracting to be on the Patio for dinner.
Service (4/5): No delays for drinks or food. Friendly staff. Waiter made some recommendations after I asked what the popular items are.
Value (3/5): Menu prices are reasonable for the quality/portion that you get. Should offer more lower-priced drinks.
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