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| - I went to Brisket after buying an online voucher that was 30$ for 100$ worth of food for two people.
The deal seemed almost too good to be true as the feast consisted of fried mushroom starter, salad, smoked meat sampler, steak and potatoes, desert and a bottle of wine.
First impression walking in is that the place looks bigger than it is, very casual setting but the theme is a little bit all over the place. They had tv screens and ads promoting happy hour specials, almost like a sports bar, but the night we went, they had a jazz singer and band.
I also don't understand their monkey mascot which is featured on their flyers and painted graffiti-like all over their bathroom doors.
The menu seems almost as scattered. They offer a big assortement of sandwiches and poutines and various meats ranging from kangaroo, boar, bison and beef.
With the set menu we were offered, I was pleased with the smoked meat but severely disappointed with my steak. It was overdone, dry and bland. Being one of their most expensive menu items, I expected more. I had to eat it with ketchup when a good cut of meat should be savory on its own.
For the deal I paid, I can't complain too much since it was only 30$ for 2 people (tips and taxes extra) although it isn't worth any more.
Brisket seems to be recommended by many tourist guides and websites. I can understand the initital attraction but I also see why they have trouble building return customers.
The service was excellent but food is left to be desired.
There are better sports bars, diners or jazzy restaurants to go to - Brisket is trying too hard to be all that.
I would recommend for a simple lunch - but don't go expecting a fancy dinner.
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