Went for a bro-brunch at Beast and I'll admit that I wasn't too happy with the outcome. (Pretty logo btw)
Keep in mind that this is just a review for brunch as I've heard great reviews on dinner and fully intend on going there again.
Décor:
Nice and homey. It's a small space so at most, the biggest party you should go with is about 5-6 people. There are 2 round tables to accommodate the larger groups and the rest of the tables are either for 2 or 4 (though I'm sure you could shove them all together).
It wasn't busy when we arrived on a Sunday afternoon at 11am which was a surprise to me based on the hype that this restaurant was generating.
Food:
In general, I found that most of the brunch items as gourmet-ified items. Sometimes, it's better to "keep it simple stupid" (KISS)
Gnocchi Poutine: This was probably the best dish we ordered. The gnocchi was 'crisped' to be similar to fries but it also had the usual chewy tenderness that you would expect from the gnocchi itself. Forgive me for forgetting the exact ingredients but there were some shredded wild boar, crème fraiche and some gourmet category items mixed in to give it that poutine feel but not overwhelm the senses. I find that classic poutines tend to be a bit too much after a few bites and finishing it seems more like a chore than an experience.
Farmhouse Burger: This is where Beast no longer is "winning" for Brunch. The meat was way too well done and the condiments weren't too spectacular. I should have thought again before ordering it.
BLD: This is a monstrosity.....because it's 20$! It's essentially an expensive triple-decker sandwich that uses more elaborate ingredients like Duck Confit, etc. What it more horrendous was that they drenched it in a sauce (sorry I forget what it was but it was similar to gravy) which, though flavorful, made it impossible to actually hold the sandwich unless you wanted your hands and wrists to get messy. To top it off, they used regular toast which compromised the structural integrity of the sandwich itself. So I used a fork and knife and even with my precise modeling skills acquired through years of schooling, I was unable to cut proper pieces that would include each ingredient in a bite. Taste-wise, it was ok but the sauce they used really masked any of the flavour from items in the sandwich.
Overall:
I probably should have ordered some different items and maybe my review would have been better. That is always the problem when you try a restaurant once and then write a review. I do still plan on going to Beast again for dinner and will update this review in the future. I just didn't want to forget my experience here. Food is always going to be subjective but this, as unfortunate as it is, was my brunch experience.