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West expands onto three floors (plus 15 level, plus 30 level, and the rooftop). The decor is sophisticated with beautiful chandeliers, comfy booths, and warm hues. They also have several private rooms for larger parties. On a nice day, I highly recommend you sit outside on their rooftop patio where you get a great view of Stephen Ave and the surrounding skyscrapers.
My impression of the food menu is that there is nothing special about it - selection and prices comparable to the Metropolitan Grill with a few unique flavour combinations I haven't seen before. The rest of the menu is a little bit of everything such as soups, salads, sandwiches/burgers ($15-$20) , chicken ($21), ribs ($24), steaks ($21-$35), and seafood (Tuna, halibut, salmon) for ~$26+. From what I've observed, they change their menu items each season.
*Lounge/Nightclub:
The entire restaurant turns into a lounge/nightclub on the weekends. The crowd is a lot older, around 25+ and if you're a lady, expect to have at least one guy hit on you, stare at you creepily, or grind up on you.
When the patio is open, expect to wait in long lineups (Tip: Arrive 9PM or earlier for dinner to guarantee entry). There is one line to get into West, another to pay for cover, then one to get the rooftop. The bouncer will take your name and give you a number which will show up on screens. Make sure you pay attention to your number and if you go as a large group, ensure everyone is there at the same time. In the meantime you can hang out on the plus 30 level where you can sit down at one of their booths and have a drink or hit up the tiny dance floor. The music on Saturdays is top 40's, hip hop, and top songs from the past.
The rooftop definitely has a better vibe. Everyone is more laidback and the air is refreshing. There are 3 bars, all of which gets really crowded, VIP booths on the side, and a fairly large dance floor.
Beware... the drinks are overpriced and heavily watered down.
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