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| - When you experience Smith Bros., you'll come to realize it's a dining anomaly. On a Google Map of GTA, no worthy steakhouse should appear in Scarborough but there it is miles away from anywhere, a beacon shining brightly above all the franchises.
It's a welcoming change from various steakhouses that caters to mostly suits and couples. Here lies my bias, as SB fills to the brink with Families & Friends whom we all are. When I see children with their mothers, toddlers with their parents, friends with friends, it brings back memories of rare occurrences having steak dinner with my own family in my childhood years as my mom watches on and takes my leftovers if there's any.
SB makes the above possible with some very appreciated philosophy. Undoubtedly first and foremost to the pleasure of the general public is the reasonable affordable prices for the above-standard quality products on offer which is not particularly common in these parts. Most notable is their prix-fixe COMPLETES which saves you a further few bucks if you are a big time feast master.
Fresh oven-baked complimentary bread arrives and disappears as quickly as it lands requiring much appreciated comp refills. Salads or Soups are both equally good selections making another hard choice to make, but I like to stick with my Smith Bros. House Salad. A side of your choice is inclusive of your steak order, yeah! From Sirloin to Prime Rib, it's been cooked as requested and almost better consistency than I've imagined which speaks to the top skills of the cooks at the helm.
Next is the acceptance to tackle on local products such as Greg's Ice Cream and Great Lakes Brewery as well as various other local brewers. To say no-thanks to the big corporate brews(i.e. Molson, Bud) is sure gutsy. If you find another steakhouse in GTA strongly promoting local craft beer selling for $5.00 a pint EVERY night, let me know and I'll gladly treat you to a fresh one. On the sad note, the wine selection is minimal impact however caters to the wallet-friendly side of me.
I think Chris & Adam(Smith Bros) have achieved something many of us can only daydream about and when you can understand what Smith Bros. is all about, you'll be able to see through their eyes the true vision of a dream restaurant.
Tip: Ask if Adam(the Server) is there. That's where you want your table.
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