Grey Gardens

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   Shellie

   Toronto

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, start with the trout dip. I dream about this in between visits. Then enjoy whatever else follows as all will be perfect. The leek salad with parm will make you rush out to buy leeks. Pasta with crab and a hint of citrus and gentle chili kick. Yum! Duck that can be cut with a fork (idk how that’s even possible). I don’t eat beef but did steal a couple fries that came with my friend’s order. Maybe the best fries ever. Side dish please? And then, a great playlist offers up, “You Sexy Thing” by Hot Chocolate, and I think once again, “Grey Gardens is Simply The Best.” Jen Agg and team - take a bow and thank you!!!
   

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   Khurram

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible food and wine at great prices, and our server was fantastic! Will 100% be coming again.
   

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   Ema

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Have had Grey Gardens on my goto list for sometime, finally got around to go for my bday. Super cute, cosy, vintage aesthetic, friendly service and food was delicious. Would recommend and will be back.
   

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   Fiona

   New York City

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great evening as always at GG. The service was standout - big thanks to Lauren for making our experience extra special.
   

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   kaylee

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The lamb belly it’s the best lamb I’ve ever had it was so crispy and tender
   

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   Ali

   Toronto

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 21, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   I'd heard wonderful things, and was very excited to take an out-of-town guest for a friendly-business dinner to try it. We were six and seated at the lovely table in the front window of the restaurant. The 80s playlist was super fun, but the speaker was projecting directly at the table and was a little loud, making it difficult to have conversation amongst our party. The service staff were amiable and responsive to requests, including hanging coats and adjusting heat. As a party of six, we were allowed a prix fixe menu only. While the restaurant made a point of suggesting they were amendable to adjusting the offering to accommodate dietary restrictions, the dish selection and proportions didn't seem to reflect this in practice—of six people, two were pescatarian, yet in the main course, there was no increase to the fish dish and decrease to the meat dish—we had 8 pieces of chicken for 4 people. The appetizers were excellent (fresh bread and butter, smoked fish, and hiramasa) and the second course of a roasted eggplant dish and both a fish- and beef-based pasta dishes were decent. The main course was poor—a skate and mushroom dish where the fish texture was mushy and the dish was generally over-salted, and a roast chicken, creamed corn, and greens dish where the dark meat of the chicken was undercooked. We would have sent the dishes back to the kitchen, but there was no table check for this course. Our guests were more than once without a drink, and had difficulty flagging our server to order. Dessert was well-constructed and balanced, but it was clear the staff wanted to shut down for the evening, and we were not offered digestifs, etc. It seemed as though the service team were just a little too busy to deliver an overall excellent experience. Perhaps in a smaller party, or with bar seating, we would have had more personal attention, and a better dining experience with the a la carte menu.
   

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   Leslie John

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We sat at the bar and the bartender was delightful. She was knowledgeable and gracious. And she makes a fabulous martini! The chef is inventive too. Great experience!
   

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   Gail

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First, service was super relaxed and friendly, and I got some great recommendations. Second (and more importantly) the food was great! Highly recommend the leeks. Really enjoyed the bar seating - I love watching the cooks and got to ask some questions about preparation.
   

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   kelly

   Toronto

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on November 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a delight. Service is warm and engaging. Food is innovative and well executed
   

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    Caroline

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Although my main dish wasn’t to my liking, the rest of the meal was very tasty and the service was really great. I’ve never had a sever that had such a fantastic smile. Would definitely go back. Walking around the neighbourhood looking for the restaurant was a bit disconcerning, it didn’t feel very safe walking alone.
    

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