museum tavern

food 3/5 (50% of final grade)

generally, the food was the typical savoury, semi-fancy type of placement and taste. the above-average score is awarded to their surprisingly refreshing-yet-filling mexican street corn salad and aztec bowl. the cooked kale that they paired their albacore tune ceviche with was also very yum. the portions were perfect, if not erring on the larger side. unfortunately, they sold out of their potted cheesecake by the time we went, but the other two desserts were at-par at best.

ambiance 3.5/5 (15% of final grade)

the light was awkwardly maroon-tinged and right in that weird zone between romantic-dark and casual-light, but it was really cute how they had candles delicately placed on the tables. the general atmosphere was dimmed and pub-like, but with a tinge of class. the establishment felt clean and comfortable. they also have a patio, which would have been nice, if not for the fact that it was incredibly windy that day. the ambiance in general is great for both dates and small groups.

service 3.5/5 (15% of final grade)

we were promptly served once we arrived, but there was a lady waitress that gave off a very non-reactive vibe, as if she didn't really want to be there but she had to pretend to be friendly. but the main waiter who served my girl trio was a gentleman who was very friendly, and told us when he had to go on break, at which time another gentleman came to introduce himself and happily took our requests. i asked this gentleman about the oil content in the aztec bowl i was eating, and he gave me a rough estimate, but didn't seem completely comfortable with the information he was giving (so product knowledge wasn't the greatest). there were times when we had to request for our water to be filled, which, i think, for a restaurant of that perceived hype should not need to happen. however, the gentlemen were always compliant to our requests, which was nice of them. i wish they could have said goodbye when we left the place after paying though, 'cause it's always awkward waddling out of a quiet food place after paying without any of the servers acknowledging you.

cost 2.5/5 (10% of final grade)

the three-course dinner was $38 + tax + tip. for theirservicei gave a 20% tip, which resulted in my dinner costing a little less than $60 in total. perhaps it was because of summerlicious, but i didn't really feel that the quality of the food was especially valuable for the price. after-all, it is downtown, so i could have found something around the same price and slightly higher quality.

other 4/5 (10% of final grade)

i only wanted the potted cheesecake for dessert, so i requested to order the dessert later, so that i could have the time to think about whether to order the chocolate tart or the house ice cream, because our server said that they didn't have anything else. when we were finished with our entrees, the gentleman came over and asked me whether or not i would settle for créme brulée instead, despite it not being on the summerlicious menu. this was a very nice gesture, i felt, especially because i would have definitely settled for one of the other two ultimately if i wasn't given this option. it was truly very considerate of him to check with the kitchen!! the créme brulée ended up being absolutely delicious in that the custard had a tinge of milk tea to its delicate taste. yum!

final grade = 64/100 = 3 stars

tldr: cute place. didn't make too much of an impression though, if not for the créme brulée, but that might just be me, 'cause i love creme brulee.

museum tavern is located on the second floor across from the rom. it's an upscale tavern with a comfortable busy space. food menu is limited but i always enjoy the steak and fries, fish & chips,and so on that you expect in a pub. my only criticism is that the beer choices are very few (it's a pub!!). odd.serviceis good. in yorkville i prefer the oxley but if i can't get in there the museum is next best. good spot for drinks and/ or dinner. reservations would be a good idea.

i came here with my family and we had a good night out. my mom enjoyed her arctic char with lentils and swiss chard. i sampled a little bit of the butcher's bolognese and it was very tasty and quite meaty with elk, wild boar, beef, and lamb. if you like a hearty meal on a cold winter's day, this is the meal to enjoy. i opted for the buttermilk fried chicken burger and it was juicy and crispy, but the sauce wasn't that flavourful. instead of fries, i requested a salad, which was delicious with arugula, broccoli, and pickled red onions. the dish also came with a small side of satisfying slaw.

for dessert, we shared a peanut butter and chocolate tart and a chocolate mousse cake. the desserts didn't wow me, but i would say the peanut butter and chocolate tart was better than the cake.

the restaurant was warm and inviting andservicewas good.

made a reservation for 2 and was seated quickly upon arrival. waited 20 minutes while two couples who came after us were served before us - did not even get water or our drink orders taken but the two after us did. waited five more minutes for noserviceand upon leaving the guy who seated us said thank you for coming? yes, thanks for wasting my time. clearly i wanted to eat there if i went out of my way to make a reservation. incompetent.

service is good but the food was lacking.serviceis good but the food leaves more to be desired given the price point. the fish and chips was cooked from freezer burnt fish from a box and was evident from its mushy texture and lack of flavor. at first it had a texture similar to mashed potatoes. the fried chicken burger was also similar to what could have been made from a presidents choice box in the frozen foods section place in a bun.

horribleservicein a very disorganized space. our server jonathan was rude, arrogant and felt it was appropriate to make snide comments at our guests. first we had a table for 4 and more guests arrived. our additional guests waited at the bar for a larger table to open. the bartender told them the table was ready and took their drinks from them to bring them to our table.when they arrived at the table he yelled across the restaurant to wait until they bussed the table- as if we did not know how to behave.there was no communication between their staff and our guests were embarrassed as a result. from that moment jonathan was extremely rude and expressed his annoyance when our guest informed the server of his peanut allergy replying "it's steak frites you'll be fine". he also attacked our guest when she did not finish her bloody mary that she found too spicy saying "you asked for it spicy" in a very rude tone. considering he charged her for the drink and she did not ask for it to be removed from the bill i'm not sure why that comment was necessary. when we complained to the manager on duty he let us know the server was new but was recommended as "the best server in toronto". this treatment was deplorable and considering our party was charged an auto-gratuity i feel he took advantage of the situation. for a pub atmosphere the arrogance of our server was unacceptable and we will never be returning.

pricey but pretty. had some cocktails with a friend after work a few weeks ago. this place had a lively atmosphere and the decor is beautiful. my friend and i got cocktalis, which were an expensive $13 a piece but we could tell the ingredients were high quality. very niceservice- i appreciated the frequent water refills!

comfort food dialed up to eleven. had dinner on a saturday evening and was very impressed. familiar menu items, but each with a special flair to make them unique - and really yummy. cool looking decor that you can relax in. fun, friendlyservice- will absolutely be back..

great addition to the neighbourhood. if you're looking for a cheap place to grab some grub, this isn't your restaurant. however, the food is top notch, and beer is fresh. their take on a sub, called a torpedo, is a slimmer sandwich with fresh bread and good ingredients. duck buns are served on fresh chinese buns with just the right amount of hoisin and sriracha sauce. key lime pie isn't a pie, but all the elements loosly packed into a ramekin. misleading, but tasty.

greatservice- friendly, gracious, and knowledgeable.