Best Historic Restaurants in Yonge and Lawrence

What a lovely way to spend Christmas Eve lunch. Good cocktails & great service.

Here’s a clearer and more concise version: The meal was delightful from start to finish. We began with the escargot and pain au lait—both featuring incredible breads. The pain au lait was melt-in-your-mouth, while the escargot and its sauce were exceptional. For mains, we had the boeuf bourguignon and tournedos rossini. Both were delicious, but the tournedos rossini was the standout. The flavors were extraordinary, with foie gras on top, a delicate brioche underneath, and a perfectly cooked filet mignon in the center. Our server, who was of French origin, was attentive, warm, and lovely, adding a really nice experience. The ambience was gorgeous, and everything about the evening was lovely. A truly memorable experience! We didn’t go to the speakeasy afterwards because we were too full and had a snowy drive ahead of us, but look forward to trying it in the future!

Had a lovely time, very creative and unique flavors and combinations. Enjoyed the variety of the wait staff, how everyone would come and serve the food, drinks, etc. that yea the open the meal was fantastic. Warm and aromatic and yet sweet and refreshing.

Outstanding as always! Joni never fails to impress with its exceptional customer service, exquisite cuisine, and stunning decor. The atmosphere is elegant and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. While the music performance could be improved to better complement the ambiance, it didn’t detract from the overall enjoyment. Joni remains one of my favorite restaurants in Toronto, offering an absolutely beautiful experience every time. Looking forward to returning soon!

Always a pleasant experience, just walking from the new underground car park, across the new plaza is nice experience in and of itself. Accessibility could be better, more signage to show you where to get into the buildings with a rollator, could be better. Once in the Grill everything was perfect, the manager and staff are all very pleasant. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere in the bar area just a little quieter than the main dining room. The fire wasn’t lit today that was a little disappointing but that’s the only thing that was.