Where to DINE now. Where have all the steak houses gone? Sure, we can go anywhere for a steak, but for the classic 'steak house ' experience, only a few tried and true favourites that have dotted the Toronto restaurant landscape remain.<br/ <br/ At the north end of Toronto is a Thornhill staple, Octagon Restaurant. When a fire burned it to the ground in 1992, all that remained, ironically, was the fireplace.<br/ <br/ A grand renovation included an original belle époque cast iron doorway gilded with 24 carat gold from the St. Regis Hotel in New York. Rich décor includes 18th century stained-glass panels from a Belgian Church; European oil paintings; Mahogany, walnut and European olive wood pa...
First starting as the Copper Kettle, the restaurant was renamed to The Octagon in 1974 and converted to a high-end steakhouse. I love their Victorian dining room draped in rich wood and jewel tones – something about the historical décor makes me feel like I’m in a steakhouse. If you want privacy, ask for a table situated in their small private enclaves that can seat six.<br/ <br/ Although their Caesar salad $17.95/person with minimum 2-person order) looked overly dressed, it tasted surprisingly light having a thinner consistency and enough citrus incorporated into the freshly made dressing. It’s a decadent treat, but hand whipped Caesar salad made table side is a staple for me when visiting...
By far, my favourite restaurant. I have been going there for years and have rarely been disappointed with anything (sometimes the prime rib is not as rare as I like it to be they do warn me ahead of time so that I can change my order). The staff get to know you as there's not much turnover. The caesar salad is the best I have ever had; I have never not ordered it. My wife would be happier if they changed their menu once in a while, but it's perfect for me.
Service was great, seating were comfortable. Tables are big enough to have space to spare for the two of us.<br/ <br/ From onion soup, cocktail shrimps and 24oz rare prime rib, filet mignon and coconut pie, sorbet all were great. Only thing I can pick on is their veggie and mashed potato. Veggie are plain boiled presents on a small plate. Mashed potato is served on another small plate. I thought they can use some update on the veggie and mashed potato.
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The chateaubriand 16oz centre cut #tenderloin）for two served with vegetables was flavourful! Shrimp cocktail was jumbo sized. Food quality was good but the service was way too slow. We had to finish 2 bottles before our main dish came; we ordered coffee tea with desserts but by the time our coffee tea arrived our ice cream which came with the chocolate cake) had already melted. :
Firstly the interior of this restaurant is beautiful. You can tell the amount of money spent making this place is a lot. Perfect for a date or just a great dinner with family and friends. The service was on point from start to finish. Got the ceased salad to start and it was great. Ordered the bone in rib eye with baked potato MADE TO PERFECTION. Will be back again
Rib-eye steak was delicious. So was the prime Rib. Huge portion size. Chilean sea bass was delicious as well. Good dessert selection. Fairly extensive wine selection, although they should do more to promote Canadian wines (I do think you sort of morally carry that mission when you open a restaurant in Canada).
Had the peppercorn steak with fries, started with crab cakes and escargot. Steak was really well done, just for the steak, is worth a visit. They have a dress code, sort of a fancy place.<br/ <br/ RM
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It’s an old restaurant with many room to accommodate big groups. There is no window looking outside test elegant and traditional. The food was great and the service was decent.
Service can be mixed here but generally good and the ambience and food makes up for it.
