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Hard Rock has its novelty value, and that never fails to impress me - their decor is unique at every location and the Hard Rock ambience is fantastic. However, having been to Hard Rock in different countries, the cafe in Toronto falls a tad short.
Customer Service: It's alright. Wait times can be long for dinner. And once we were denied seats because we were wet in the rain.
Seating: Love those round booth seating for groups. The tables are a tad tight.
Food: Pricey, okay quality. New York striploin is $29 on the menu - usually $20-$25 in other similar restaurants. I'd pay that kind of money for Filet Mignon.
Drinks: $10+ for most.
Order Details:
We got the Jumbo platter as a shared appetizer. For 8 of us, definitely wasn't enough, although it gives you a variety of shareables to try. Perfect for a group of 3-4 people.
I ordered the New York Striploin medium rare. It came rare. I was in a good mood and slightly tipsy, reasons why I didn't send my steak back to the kitchen.
We also ordered a pitcher of sangria shared between 5 of us. Tasty, but I wish it was fruitier. I love some berries in my sangria. Others ordered beer.
Margarita rating: N/A (didn't try one here)
An observation: They added a 18% gratuity on the bill. That's the group rate, I am guessing.
BTW: I wish they hadn't taken those delicious blue cheese sliders off of the menu.
Verdict? Probably coming back. Novelty value.