Restaurant recommendation please: North Toronto

[Questor]

I'm looking for a decent restaurant, say between Finch and Eglinton, Vic Park and Keele. I'm not looking for trendy, noisy and crowded. I'm not looking to impress a date. 4 old friends getting together. We want a quiet place that doesn't have the next table 2 feet away. Not looking to break the bank, but we don't want burgers and fries either. Any suggestions?

 

[james t kirk]

http://www.themiller.ca/

The Miller Tavern. Food is excellent, not noisy, cool atmosphere, tons of parking, just south of the 401 on Yonge.

Been there quite a few times - never disappointed.

 

[comefromaway]

Miller Tavern is ok. Fair value but the food is ho hum. And careful about the parking - free spots are few and the overflow is paid...park up the street...and the wine selection ain't cheap.

start here: http://chowhound.chow.com/boards/23 great search function

I can't even hazard a suggestion given that you've included most of the City of Toronto.

 

[shack]

House of Chan if you are into steak and lobster. Eglinton west of Bathurst.

 

[peteeey]

Il Parmigiano on Yonge, a couple of blocks north of Lawrence. Unfortunately no website but prices are moderate. I've had a great (obviously Italian) meal every time I've visited. 416-489-6668

 

[RandyAndy2]

I used to live around here and I'd suggest either Sierra Grill (Bayview & Shepherd) or Winfields (Leslie & York Mills). Sierra has a good selection and a decent salad bar. Winfields has very good Greek food, not that you'd guess it by its name. Also good prime rib.

 

[Questor]

Thanks all for your fine suggestions.

 

[CapitalGuy]

I agree with comefromaway's comments on Miller Tavern. It has the air and prices of a trendy restaurant, but the food is sub-par.

I am a huge fan of Mezze Notte, an Italian spot at 5304 Yonge Street. Very nicely done eye-tie fare, dirt cheap. The Abbott Pub at 3367 Yonge Street is a higher-end pub, if that makes sense, and the food is spectacular. Well worth a visit for one of their supper specials. Seriously. There are also a number of places on Avenue Road just south of Wilson, that are worth checking out. Finally, the granddaddy of this neighbourhood is L'auberge Pommier at 4150 Yonge Street. Its in a class of its own in north Toronto. Wear a suit and bring your American Express card, lol.

 

[koreanenvy]

Oliver and Bonnachinni at Bayview Village. Food is decent and waitresses are hot!!!!!