... $22 BURGER ??? ...
I'm NOT a burger person, but I'm all for a great time with my fellow Yelpers! Plus, this UYE was organized by the fabulous Natalie T., so I was stoked! Thanks Nat!!!
I was here before, and 4 years later, still recall wanting to come back! The restaurant has really held it's own! The interior looks as exquisite as I recall it back in the day of it's grand opening week! Sleek & ultra modern, with a refined ambiance.
The yelp! crew came here for mainly one thing:
... $22 burgers ...
When the burgers arrived, (Jennifer's Stilton Brisket Beef Burger), it was quite the grand entrance! We ordered about 8 burgers at our table of 16, so when the burgers were served, there was an army of waiters that marched in single file, each waiter carrying a burger on a serving plate, carried with pride. I felt like we were at a banquet hall! What service!
The burger itself was not as big as I had anticipated! But the patty was at lease 3" thick! It was served with large slices of blue cheese (which you could substitute for other cheeses, like Brie). Booooo! I didn't know this and got Blue Cheese - which I am not a fan. The taste of the blue cheese in my burger was too sharp for my liking. I added some onion rings between the buns to add some flare!
The burger buns were soft and semi-sweet, the meat was thick, juicy, and filling. I wasn't hungry, but I ate the whole thing by myself, (I have a big appetite), and it was satisfying. Half of the crew shared the burger, or ate half, and were STUFFED. For the whopping price, I suggest you try sharing first and order more if you really like it!
As a non-fan of burgers, sadly, it did not convert me, but it was tasty and definitely worth trying once! We also ordered the pecan tart & buttermilk icecream and sampled the creme brûlée. The tart was much too rich & too sweet, especially after polishing off a heavy burger! The creme brûlée was creamy and soft and light! That's my style!
Overall, the food quality & service were impeccable! I believe you should always try new things that have been raved about, at least once! Or you will never know! And what's more, I have now had two great and memorable dining experiences here!
Food: 4/5
Interior: 4/5
Cleanliness: 5/5
Price Value: 4/5
Location: 5/5
(walking distance from Osgoode subway station)