bymark

would definitely recommend therestaurantto try for their toronto summerlicious or winterlicious menu, however, i would not recommend coming back during regular time as this place will be super pricey (unless you are celebrating a special event).

take a walk through td centre’s concourse level and you’ll encounter mark mcewan’s domination of the floor: the second mcewan grocery store and eatery occupies an entire corner, walk in a bit further and his long timerestaurantbymark (a creative conjunction of “by” and “mark”) takes up the rest of the corner. it’s arestaurantknown for its decadent foie gras burger with a hefty price to match. like most of mcewan’s ventures, it’s a fine dining establishment where bill totals easily reach $100+ a person. hence, during summerlicious, their special $48 dinner menu always draws a crowd.

what looks like mechanically processed tuna certainly tasted that way - instead of dicing the fish by hand, the tartare arrives pulverized so you end up spreading (rather than scooping) the mixture on the crispy wonton chips. i could have looked past the fish’s mushy texture if it was seasoned better; too bad the miso-ginger vinaigrette was so light that most of the flavours were from the fish’s natural oils and the chip. thankfully, the crisp shaved fennel salad on the side helped to wake up the dish, if only smaller pieces were combined into the tartare itself, maybe the starter would have tasted better.

while the summerlicious website describes the cod as being from "fogo island", bymark’s actual menu revises it to "atlantic". honestly, i don’t care that

one of my favourite upscale restaurants in toronto that never disappoints in delivering the best quality food and service, is bymark. owned by canadian celebrity chef mark mcewan, bymark is located in the heart of toronto's financial district that serves many bay street professionals as well as guests looking for a delicious meal. therestauranthas two floors that separates the dining area from the bar which helps to accommodate diners who want a relaxed and quiet ambiance while they enjoy their dinner. upstairs in the bar is filled with leather seats and is surrounded by large windows throughout the place which gives it a classy, yet comfortable atmosphere. from both the bar and dining area, the servers are very kind and accommodating, and they make sure all the guests are having an enjoyable dining experience. the executive chef at bymark is brooke mcdougall who ensures all the food going out is of the best quality and taste, and so it is no wonder that bymark is a popular dining spot among many professionals and foodies in toronto.

this torontorestaurantis as famous for its $37 hamburger as it is for its creator: celebrity chef mark mcewan. from the outside, it looks like therestaurantis dimly lit but on the inside it is actually much brighter (despite the fact that there are no windows). the decor is very simple, clean and elegant – much like mcewan’s menu. the ambient music is quiet enough that it doesn’t interfere with your conversation.

bymark is a fine-diningrestauranthelm by the well-known chef mark mcewan. it's located in the financial district in downtown toronto, so it's rather accessible by car and ttc. it was a rather spontaneous dinner as we didn't know whatrestaurantto go to until the last minute, hence the later than usual dinner time.     we were offered complimentary toasted bread with butter while we wait for our food. the server went around with a basket of four different kinds of bread.     i decided to start with the lobster poutine [crisp frites & classic bearnaise] ($27). the dish arrived, and it was a lobster shell containing golden cut fries and topped with warm classic bearnaise sauce. i was pleasantly surprised that the shell contained a good chunk of white lobster meat, and it was very filling.the bite-sized lobster chunks tasted delicious with the rich tasting sauce. additionally, the fries were crispy and weren't overly oily.    as for my main course, i opted for their surf and turf ($44). the dish arrived beautifully presented on a white plate and decorative with garnishes and cooked vegetables.  my significant other decided on getting the u.s.d.a. 16 oz. rib eye ($50). according to their menu, all of their rib eye steaks "are dry aged eight weeks."    overall, i had a lovely dinner at bymark, and everyone else did too. i thought that our server was knowledgeable, and attentive despite having to wait about 4-5 other tables around us. the atmosphere is perfect for family dinners, casual business diners, and special anniversaries as well.

bymark is a fine-diningrestauranthelm by the well-known chef mark mcewan. it's located in the financial district in downtown toronto, so it's rather accessible by car and ttc. it was a rather spontaneous dinner as we didn't know whatrestaurantto go to until the last minute , hence the later than usual dinner time .  the four of us (including his parents) were given the menu to peruse.  we were offered complimentary toasted bread with butter while we wait for our food. the server went around with a basket of four different kinds of bread (i forgot the names).  being the only one at the table who loves oysters with every meal; my significant other got the oysters (4 got $15.40). it was market price so if you get oysters; the prices will fluctuate depending on the seasons.  as i read through the starters; the lobster poutine definitely caught my eye. i decided to start with the lobster poutine [ crisp frites & classic bearnaise] ($27). the dish arriv

bymark celebration. we arranged a celebration at bymark on june 21,2014. we dealt with darlien and shannon to plan this event for 65 friends and family. the result was outstanding. the food was delicious and the service was amazing. we would recommend thisrestaurantfor dinner/ lunch or parties. we were extremely pleased with every aspect of this function and were sorry to see it end.
we could not have asked for anything more!
thank you shannon and darlien !
e. jacobs

therestaurantwas beautifully decorated and dimly lit, which gave off a very romantic vibe. it would definitely be a super cute date place!

go get your munch on. best i have had in service and in food over a year. great timely and polite service. the food just hit the right spot. i tried out their winterlicious lunch menu. the albacore, trout & creme brulee. many flavours and textures. the right amount of salt on the crispy on the outside & moist on the inside. i shall be going back to thisrestaurantin the coming week!

overall, i liked therestaurantand i’m sure they could do better on non-licious days. similar to most of the high-end winterlicious reviews… i would try therestaurantagain only for a special occassion but not in the short-term as there are many other restaurants from mark mcewan that i would love to try first. :)

from wellington street, bymark is a bit of a hidden gem that once discovered unravels before your eyes. therestaurantpatio is truly a stunner spilling out from their bar which is outfitted with a wall to wall plush sofa and glass ceiling. i was invited by cocktaildeeva to attend a signature bymark experience, their monthly #liquidlab series: a cocktail and spirit centric educational (and playfully fun) seminar.

after going to bymark for drinks ( when i decided to get an "avocado margarita" ), and where i fell in love with their upstairs lounge, i really wanted to go for dinner. my friend told me about how the famous canadian chef, mark mcewan, owned bymark... i automatically thought that was so cool. although i didn't know who he was until i googled, i was already enticed. overall, i had a great food experience at bymark . i was quite adventurous (or so i'd like to tell myself) and therestaurantsetting was really relaxing and romantical. :) we sat in one of these little side booths :) for starters, we got bread.. with.. drumroll please. butter! yes!!! finally i get to eat butter with bread, and not be a weirdo! i missed it so dearly because in europe, people just eat bread.. with no butter. i never understood it. i can finally feel comfortable eating bread again! appetizer : lamb sausage & roasted variegated carrots minted ricotta, blood orange segments & dill vinagrette parsnip purée with

amazing!. bymark is by far the bestrestauranti have been to in a long time here in toronto. the food was amazing and the service was great. i can't complain about a sing thing. even therestaurantitself is pretty. i highly recommend this place, especially for a birthday or anniversary. it was an absolutely great experience.