Station 87 Kitchen & Bar

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   Kathleen

   Phoenix

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   This restaurant is just a few weeks old, so I know there are kinks to iron out, which they’ve already perfected in the more casual pub they opened on the ground floor. 6 family members went on a Sunday evening for our early Christmas celebration. Service was great and the food good. I wouldn’t say it was fine dining per se; more like elevated dishes on a predictable Italian menu. The ambience needs some work; it feels somehow sparse in the space, despite a beautiful renovation. Lighting, consistent music (at times there was no music) that isn’t bar music, linen instead of paper napkins, and attention to guests comfort would elevate this to a real fine dining experience. We were seated in the center of the room (who ever loves that?) at a smallish table for 6 people. There was a gorgeous booth by the window that would have made us all more comfortable; I didn’t ask for it because I assumed they had a larger party coming in. It sat empty the whole evening which was a bit of a miss by the restaurant as it would have made our experience more festive and memorable. Not a big deal and I will be back, but like I mentioned there are some kinks to work out if they want this fine dining spot to differentiate itself from the already lovely pub resto downstairs.
   

   Station 87 Kitchen & BarResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Kathleen and thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed the service and food and you are right, it is not "fine dining".. it isn't supposed to be.. upstairs anyways.. (our private wine cellar is a different story) the intent is "Upscale Casual".. elevated dishes giving our team a chance to show off a little.. and yes, definitely an Italian baseline but a dose of French as well! We left the decor a touch sparse on purpose.. so many people have so many memories in the building, we wanted to leave room to put more history on the walls as it came our way.. and our locals are filling it.. we love the connection we have with Meaford and the Fire Hall and this is part of how we honour it. And that table was booked for an 8. A no show, and too late to seat someone else.. frustrates us as well
   

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   Marilyn

   Toronto

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   I find the booking on line challenging. When in restaurant in person told to book on line. Last evening we had an extra person in our party. The hostess was snippy about having an extra person. We should have let them know. I tried and again found the on line booking challenging.
   

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   Ed

   Toronto

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   My wife and I quite enjoyed our experience. The quality and taste of the food was very good. Our meals were received in a timely manner and the food was served hot. My only suggestion relates to portion size which was a little small, in my opinion.
   

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   Pam

   Toronto

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   If you have a big appetite be ready to order multiple items from the menu. The food was great, but the portion sizes were small and pricey. For the price on the menu expected to receive a side salad or soup with the dish. The building is very unique and well decorated. We were seated in the Market kitchen which was nice, just don't wear your good pants as the tables are slated and if something falls of your plate it lands in your lap. There was only 1 other party of 6 in the Market Kitchen and we were seated right beside them. We had requested one of the other 4 2-seater tables but where told they all had reservations - at least 1 sat empty the whole time we were there. Overall a disappointing, expensive experience
   

   Station 87 Kitchen & BarResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Pam and thank you for your review. We believe dining should be an experience that involves high quality food, a unique environment and service that is seamless and comfortable.. Are we there yet? Not quite, but we are getting there. We start with only the best ingredients, fresh produce & baking daily, hand cut Cerified Black Angus to order, "00" pizza dough for all of our pizzas and sauces made from scratch. The price of food is high. The price of a living wage is high. The environment is a fully restored 145 year old brick building. Things may cost a touch more.. we have done our best to keep things as reasonable as possible.. and right on track with the other places in town. And the resos.. if you ever wondered why restaurants take credit cards.. to prevent what you experienced.
   

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   Laura

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The service was top notch! Friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Beautiful place. We will definitely be returning!
   

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   Karen

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The restaurant set up is lovely. I think once the growing pains are ironed out the place will be great. Just some mix up on menu and timing of how our food was served, but everyone is new so we expect it will only get better. Thanks
   

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   Ian

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Very special place with exceptional food quality and service.
   

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   Brian

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 9, 2024

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

   Atmosphere in upper dining room was great. All the staff were super; service was excellent and the food was really good! Definitely be back....
   

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   Penny

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 9, 2024

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

   We thoroughly enjoyed our meals - I know Italian cuisine and Station 87 delivered in spades. Each course was delightful and truly Italian - with a very light touch. From the beet carpaccio and meatball appetizers to the carbonara , mushroom ravioli - we are inspired to return very soon! Treat yourself to a wonderful meal!! You will not be disappointed.
   

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    Lori

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

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

    We enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere of the old Fire Hall. In the dining room they could use some sound dampening features so that we could talk and hear better, especially as a table for 2 where we are not expecting to ‘have a party’.
    

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