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| - I visited Maple Leaf Tavern for the first time tonight (Valentine's Day). It was buzzing but not exceptionally busy, which is perfect for a high volume holiday such as today.
I really enjoyed my experience, except for one aspect - I was originally seated at a super tiny table that honestly could barely fit two people. You're expected to sit next to your date in a cramped booth. My date is over six feet tall and we physically could not fit and it was actually painful for me, such an awkward position! When I asked if I could please move, the server/hostess (?) was really rude about it...even though there were many free tables and of course, I'd had reservations for over a month. I hope that she gets a bit of customer service training on how to be a tad nicer/more understanding, in future.
However, we were eventually moved, and we got a new server - it will all uphill from there!
Delicious and fresh tasting food plus exceptional and attentive service from our server. Despite it being moderately busy, I never had to go five minutes without my water being topped up. He was really on the ball, without being annoying at all. Very pleasant demeanour.
Our meal started with the "bread and butter" appetizer and the spicy pickles. The pickles were legitimately massive. I couldn't even eat all of them!
The bread and butter was delicious, warm and fresh tasting.
My partner then ordered the wagyu steak ($49, I think?) with fries (extra cost) - and it was divine! Perfectly cooked, and the fries actually shocked me. I didn't know fries could taste so good. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The mayo that came with the fries was quite distinct tasting, and not bland whatsoever.
I ordered the cheeseburger and it definitely lived up to the hype. It's cooked medium rare, which I don't see often (if ever) in Canada. The juicy pink middle was perfection. A touch salty overall, but a solid 8.5/10 burger - I wasn't disappointed.
The desserts were outstanding. We got the peanut butter and chocolate "hot and cold" dessert, which has a nice flavour, texture, temperature contrast. We also got the sticky toffee pudding - this is NOT to be missed! By far the yummiest part of the meal (next to the mouth watering fries and mayo). I will say that the dessert is a very generous portion. I committed a borderline sin, and didn't finish my dessert! Definitely just get one to split, or save room!
In the end, our bill came up to $127 for two apps, two mains, one added side to a main (the wagyu steak comes solo without anything) and two desserts. I think this is quite reasonable, especially for Valentine's Day, when most places are doing costly fixed price menus. Keep in mind that we didn't order alcohol at all.
Overall, a very good experience with delicious food in a romantic, dimly lit, sexy atmosphere! Perfect date spot.
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