Restaurants near Tom Brown Arena

This was my first time visiting for brunch, though I’ve been here before for Happy Hour. My friend ordered the omelet, and I had the breakfast poutine paired with grapefruit mimosas—everything was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was lively, though initially a bit too noisy for our liking. Once the two nearby tables cleared out, it became much more enjoyable. Service was a little slow; our waitress didn’t check in often, so we found ourselves trying to flag her down a few times. Despite the minor hiccups, we had a great time. I definitely recommend this spot for brunch or Happy Hour and will be coming back!

We had dinner for six and couldn’t have had a better time, better service or better meal(s). Bekta and his teams seem to have achieved mastery here - there were so many team members serving the guests that it seemed there was always someone nearby to make eye contact and come over to help us. The food was prepared so well that we were able to relax about judging if we ordered the right meal - every meal seemed to set the standard for how it should be done. And the ambiance was perfect for a birthday celebration. I wish I could remember our server’s name - she knew the menu so very well and had a great sense of humor. Thank you!

The food was very good and very affordable for the quality. The service was superb and the ambiance was great. The person assisting to our table was attentive to her customers and took time to ensure our experience was positive. We had also limited time while attending to a show at the NAC and she ensured that our food was served on time for us to make our way to the NAC. Would definitely recommend reservations on weekends as it tends to be quite busy.

My go-to place when I catch up with a friend. I love sitting at the bar and sharing the pasta carbonera, the salad, and the chicken or the fish. Also lots of gluten-free options if needed.

We visited for my daughter’s 13th birthday. Food was great and the service was excellent. One of our children has food allergies and they were very accommodating. Noise level is higher than other restaurants we have visited, but to be expected in an open space and we weren’t bothered by it.