Came here with a bunch of people we blown away by the food. Maybe because I was extra hungry that day, but I ordered a few things,and I HIGHLY recommend them all! :)
Ontario Whitefish Ceviche ($13) -- I could actually taste the sweet freshness of the fish. And with the diced watermelon and this was the perfect summer dish: light, refreshing, and appetizing!
Braised Rabbit Red Fife Tagliatelle ($20) -- As a warning the mustard seeds in this dish are quite overpowering and I find it's lacking in a bit of sauce. but other than that the rabbit is delicious! I think a part of me feels guilty even say that though; why would you want to eat such a fluffy cute animal? =(
Naturally Raised Beef Burger ($16) -- The Harbord Room burger is ranked by Toronto Life as the #1 Burger in Toronto. So naturally ordering this was a no brainer. I haven't tried too many of the burgers listed, so I can't attest to whether or not it is deserving of it's reign in Toronto, but I can say it was one darn good burger. The bun was soft and almost flakey like a croissant, ecompassing a juicy patty that is just on the brink of being uncooked. We opted to add bacon for $2, but I'd say you don't really even need it. I find it gets lost in the rest of the burger goodness.
Fresh Ricotta Doughnuts ($9) --these were soft (like pillows!) with a hint of lemon in the dough. But the highlight of that plate was in the dulce. Creamy and smooth with tapioca and whipped cream to give it a little bit of a kick!
Baked to Order Valrhona Chocolate Cake ($9) -- I can't even begin to describe how good this was. The chocolate cake is baked fresh to order in a small ramakin and filled with a thick peanut butter ganache. The chopped nuts on top are sugar glazed making them taste almost like caramel. Top that off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and I don't see how you can go wrong with this dessert. I think I would literally come back to The Harbord Room just for this!