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| - Came here on a Toronto vacation because I heard that they grill their steaks with maple-flavored charcoal. The pureed wild mushroom soup was hot, fresh and quite delicious, and my wife spoke fondly of the Canadian Riesling and mozzarella tomato salad which she had to start with. The highlight of the evening for sure was the special: 6 oz. NY strip steak with the aforementioned maple flavor along with half a Nova Scotia lobster, accompanied by warmed garlic butter and smooth and creamy mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables. The dessert I wanted wasn't available (strawberry rhubarb,) so I had a small but tasty cappuccino, and the waiter was kind enough to bring some chocolate bonbons for free. The service was friendly and helpful but not very fast, and it took awhile to get the lobster-cracking tools that I needed to open the claws on the lobster. It was a Saturday night and there was a large party in the other room so I understand, but even so for the price I would expect somewhat more attention. Anyhow, excellent steak and seafood which is what I came in for, odd decor (old-fashioned wood paneling along with multicolored dim lights at the booths) but friendly staff, the best meal I had in Toronto, costly but worth it
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