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| - I've been to Allen's what now feels like a million times, but we were in on Monday because it was a co-worker's birthday. And at my office that means a meal at Allen's, and yes, you are absolutely allowed to order the steak. I have had lots and lots of long boozy dinners here.
The funny thing about this place that you will either like or not like, is that they are actually relatively formal about their service. They have very high standards about their beers and food - but the atmosphere is decidedly casual. The dichotomy is odd sometimes! But I like it, and I like their patio in the summer even more. There is a massive willow and at magic hour it is pretty magical back there. Also sometimes in the summer they have had free wine tasting at dinner, which can also turn things towards magical.
Anyways, most recently I had their homemade bread (which is delicious and unchanged in like seven years) to start, and then a burger with swiss and sauteed mushrooms, half and half yam and potato fries on the side. It is indeed one of my favourite burgers in town.
I've also had their Friday night steaks on multiple occasions and they are always great pieces of meat. I find that they do fish less well.
Their scotch selection remains excellent, with lots of bottles brought back personally from scotland by the owner. If you ask them if they have "The Michael Jackson Book," they might produce a copy for you to go through while you order scotch.
They have one of my favourite microbrews, King Pilsner. They also have good espresso.
Summer night parking on the Danforth is not great to deal with so I usually just park at the Green P around the corner - and it's a hop-skip from the subway station as well.
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