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Hothouse

82/100 (6689 ratings)

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"The Hot House Restaurant is in a class of its own because the owners' philosophy is that they (Andrew and Elinor Laffey) � "treat their customers..."

Cynthia-Nadirah Jordan

"We had our wedding ceremony and reception dinner at the Hot House on April 15th and I don't think we could have picked a better place in downtown..."

Paula McGuire

"My first experience dining at Hot House was in 1998 and it remains a regular favourite. I had to come on to say was so impressed with the service we..."

Sarah Kharaud

"Been coming here for years and LUV it. Mainly for Sunday Brunch. The food is amazing !! If you can't find something on the buffet that suites your..."

Tina Kablau

"The staff were welcoming and courteous. We had the winterlicious menu. originally not enthused by the appetizer selection when the chef's soup was a..."

Beth Collier

"Had my 50th birthday party there yesterday. Great waitress served us! Great food! Loved the space we were in. Excellent..."

Diana Filipe Baltazar Tomasella

"We are from Rochester, NY. We dined on Saturday April 8th. Not our first time in Toronto but was our first time dinning at The Hot House. The..."

Suzanne Adamek Kenyon

"Best food! Unbelievable server (Mark)! He was incredible!!!!!! If I could give it 10* I..."

Christina LeBlanc

"One of my fave places to eat..always good food good service great..."

Tina Danese

"Took my son for dinner on a not-particularly busy Saturday evening. As we waited for our drink order, a couple was seated next to us. They got their..."

Ashish Sharma

"Enjoyed the brunch experience in this wonderful restaurant! The staff was super friendly and the lunch sandwiches seemed delectable from the menu. I..."

Richa & Anubhav

"Great seatings , friendly stuff. Ordered chipotle steamed mussels for lunch. Came with sourdough bread. The mussels were well cooked and very juice...."

"I have passed this restaurant a lot of time and have always observed crowded. So I thought of celebrating my birthday here. We tried Wednesday dinner..."

Rushi Trivedi

"A nice, classy restaurant with buffet style option for All You Can Eat on Wednesday evenings for only $22 definitely make HH a good..."

Rohit Dsouza

"This place is perfect for Sunday brunch variety of salads ,foods and deserts I love the lasagna the most ,one of the most delicious lasagna that I..."

Melika

"When my schedule permits, I come here for Sunday buffet brunch. A family friend place & the servers have alway been great. Lots of variety, including..."

Andrea

"Went there for Christmas dinner with friends . Loved the area and restaurants environment . Staff was friendly and service was good. Prices are good..."

HungryHulk

"Great brunch place on Sundays with live band, must reserve, otherwise you will wait min 1 hr to get seating and sometime you will end up being at the..."

Nisan Gnanam

"We come here every so often for brunch. For 22.95 per person and all you can eat you can't go wrong. The omelette bar is always good and there is a..."

Ben

"Came here for the Wednesday dinner buffet. Not bad. A good selection of foods; everything from carved beef, to fresh cooked pasta, and even rice with..."

Daniel A

"That's wild boar Fusili... Seriously....wild boar Fusili... Great food. Great service... Must try their Bruschetta. The chicken Supreme is probably..."

Rickson Joel D'souza

"Always walked by here, so I'm pretty happy that I finally get to leave a review!I chose the special buffet dinner on Wednesdays @ $19.95. I..."

Kevin Chu

"The Zomato team were nice enough to treat me to a meal here, and so I decided to go to Hot House on a Sunday since I remember going here last time..."

Stacey Simón

"I went here with a huge group for their Sunday brunch. Great food selection with breakfast favourites and more hearty selections. They have a live..."

Shanelle Weir

"[Thank you Team Zomato for the complimentary meal! :)] Overall: Exceptional service, $10 for a pound of delicious mussels on Mondays,..."

Asumi

"Attentive service, delicious salads. We were very early for lunch, but we received a friendly reception, were waited upon attentively, and were..."

M A

"Stopped in for a late dinner after an early show at Rainbow Market Cinema. The restaurant was only about half-full so we were seated and received our..."

Mijay Pavon

"Sicilian Gnocchi. Gnocchi with a white cream sauce and..."

SarahNOM

"Was really amazed with the quality of food. Gnocchi was excellent as were all meals we had. Waiter was very attentive and very helpful. Good..."

Deb Bergey

"Good Pizzas, Not Great - But Great Location & Selection. Me and some friends recently went to Hot House after checking out the Bier Market. I..."

LoveCheese

"Satiating Sunday Brunch. -------------------------------------Food-7.5Ambiance-8Wait-Staff-7Reception Staff -8Value-9We..."

TheHappyCouple

"Enjoyed it. Relaxed but classy atmosphere; good pizza and cocktails; great..."

LD

"Great for groups and lunch. My group went for summerlicious in July 2012 (this review is copied from another one I posted). Overall, it was a..."

Jaycee

"My husband and I went there for dinner. He ordered a steak dinner and I ordered the margherita pizza. Overall we enjoyed the food and the service was..."

Good Eats

"Pleasantly Surprised. I didn't have high expectations of Hot House Cafe. We needed to find a restaurant close to Union Station, hopefully with a..."

Vacations Canada

"Ice had the Sumday brunch a few times and it is always brilliant! Live Jazz band is decent too. Waffles are divine. Shrimp is good. Pastries and..."

Roscoe P. Coltrane

"The Sunday brunch was fabulous! However, make reservations! We were lucky enough to get seats at the bar. I was full for..."

Moe

"We went for the brunch. The brunch was..."

Al Augustin

"Great Sunday brunch, went with family, lots of choices on the brunch. Suggest you make a reservation in advance, as we saw lots of patrons waiting in..."

Pondo

"Best Sunday brunch in the city.... Just..."

Aaron Taylor

"Fantastic brunch! Live jazz, the most delicious cakes and pastries, and yummy food. Love..."

Martin.TO

"Awesome awesome brunch. The jazz was as fresh as the food. A really great..."

Marc

"Very nice. Nice, relaxed, clean & friendly. Not to mention an extensive menu. I would recommend this..."

Megan Whyte

"Sunday morning brunch all you can eat $17! Hell yeah. Make a reservation first though, two days in advance to be..."

Michael Masangkay

"Sitting on the patio at hot house cafe is pretty..."

Kevin Suter

"Also known as the Hot House Cafe, the Hot House Restaurant & Bar has been around for over 20 years. The restaurant offers an eclectic a la carte menu..."

Ava Ate Here

"Went to the Hot House Cafe on a blustery winter night in February that included freezing rain, snow, sleet and rain all at once (the only thing..."

Ken Allen

"My second Summerlicious this year. The menu here was very attractive so we gave it a try. I started off with the soup of the day – curry stew. It..."

Hellokitty0313

"Their food is quite average for buffet style restaurant. I just wish omelette station didn't take so long, and would like a hot crepe or waffle..."

FoodigatorJ

"Located at the corner of Bay and King Street in the St. Lawrence Historic District, Hot House Cafe's patio isn't too noisy nor too isolated. As we..."

Lulu Tai

"This place was awesome for a weekend lunch! I thought that this meal was worth the $15 price, and I really enjoyed the meal. I started with the..."

Carameleggpudding

"The night before my big marathon (well, I was only running 7km of it as part of a relay), we went to Hot House Café. I discovered this place when my..."

BiteMe

"Two words: SUNDAY BRUNCH!!!O-M-GThe selection is crazy, and tasty! They have an omelette bar is always fresh, there..."

Nalinie Singh

"I've frequented this place quite a few times for a comfort meal, and to indulge in their dessert! Hot House is a great spot for a dinner with..."

Marushka Rodrigues

"In the summer / early fall, Hot House has an amazing patio. Nestled on the corner where Church meets Front & Wellington, expect wonder views of the..."

Justin Doshi

"Went for brunch. Great experience. Would be 5 stars, but coffee refills had to be requested. Best roast beef I have had for a long time. Ate too..."

flo m

"Absolutely amazing! Live music, great patio decoration, all the food are cooked in perfection. There’s nothing we can complain. It’s not like..."

Vivian Lee Alex Tai

"Great amazing brunch Sunday buffet experience. So glad they brought this back since the pandemic lockdowns. Service was excellent and always..."

B L

"My first experience at Hothouse was great. Our server was super nice and attentive. Food was tasty but we didnt like our appetizer much. Also just a..."

Rana biabani

"Came here for a date night and we enjoyed every moment. They have a wide selection of food here so there are lots to choose from (that is, from pasta..."

IVY K

"Great time for a birthday brunch on a Sunday! It's best to make reservations if u can. Omelette station, meat carving station And some great other..."

CoCo Shonell

Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Restaurant

82/100 (2286 ratings)

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"I visited on Sunday with a friend. We reserved ahead of time because we were hoping for a table at the windows. They were able to accommodate us..."

Josie MacLachlan

"Wonderful food, and if you can get near the windows, a great view over the harbour. The joint is hopping on the weekends, so make a reservation to..."

Gaylen Racine

"Great food, spectacular view and good..."

Veronica Abbey

"Love the service and the views! Excellent food. This time, I happenchanced on the vegetarian goose. Musky BBQ glace...."

Richard K.C. Ling

"Superb service. Great atmosphere. Amazing food ! It’s a must go authentic Chinese restaurant..."

Carrie Robertson

"This is definitely a great dim sum option in Toronto. It is clean and has a nice view. If you've eaten at a lot of dim sum joints, you'll know that..."

Cynthia Ton

"Pricey, but the best in..."

Ron Morton

"Best dim sum in Toronto. I have been going here for over 20 years and the service and quality is always..."

Chari Pangindian Ocampo

"Great service with a smile! Good food with how to! Great ambiance among the busy..."

Sandra Finn

"Best dim sum restaurant in town!! Quality food with friendly..."

Chiao Hsiao

"Definitely a go for some nice dimsums and wine . Getting a table next to the window is a plus. Everybody wants to enjoy the lake..."

Ankur Sud

"地方正服务态度好特别厨房一流水平 very very..."

Gao Hui Feng

"Best Dim Sum in downtown..."

Indera Ramsaroop

"Our favourite place to go for Dim Sum. Comfortable restaurant with good service. Dim sum was excellent and food was plentiful.Highly..."

Vihan Jain

"I visited this place on a weekday for my lunch. The place is situated on the 1st floor of 207 Queens Quay West and has a really amazing view of the..."

Vipul Talwaria

"Pearl Harbourfront is a hidden gem in Toronto that serves not only delicious Chinese food, but amazing views as well! We started with crispy spring..."

Kitty Kaur

"One of the few traditional dim sum restaurants left in Toronto that still offers cart service during brunch. It would be best to make a reservation..."

Brewer1stChef2nd

"Great food but a bit expensive... ..."

Shikhar Mehra

"This is located in the really picturesque area of Toronto Harbourfront on the 2nd Floor of the Queens Quay Terminal building. The dim sum is better..."

Yvonne

"Working nearby, I come here often when I want a nicer lunch. Their Dim Sum is really good, and freshly prepared. The place is a bit more upscale..."

Olivier Rioux

"I came here recently because I was in the area with some of my Chinese friends and I remember this restaurant existed. It's been a long time since..."

Norris Wong

"Still one of the best in the city when it comes to Chinese and Dim Sum. Amazing views of Lake Ontario and the CN Tower provide an excellent..."

TheFoodFella

"Great view, very fresh food. I know my dim sum quite well. The dumplings here were very fresh and hot. They had beef shiu mai which was a nice..."

Lrmorg

"Pricey but Delicious. When it comes to dim sum in the Greater Toronto Area, there are a huge number of choices. Less so ones with a view Lake..."

Allorange

"Pricey for Chinese food but the quality is good and you are paying for the lively view of te lake from the second floor.Their specials are..."

Mounir Bashour

"Pricey but Great Business Lunch Spot. Although expensive for dimsum lunch, this is an ideal place for a business lunch or any lunch where you..."

Subarista

"Yummy DIm Sum. I went there for dim sum a while ago the dishes were delicious and I especially enjoyed the view the survers were very polite and the..."

Krissy

"Great Canadian Chinese Food. Pros:- Great food- Lemon Chicken, Garlic Shrimp, Beef and Broccoli, Dumplings- Location, View-..."

JP

"Great dim sum, their hockey pucks are by far my favorite dim sum dish and the green beans are very tasty. I've also been there for dinner I love the..."

Lovenoms

"The green beans caused a fight at the table. :) Everything was tasty and reasonably priced. The view was great for my out of town guests. The plate..."

Propa Fly

"In my top 3. Of my top 3 dim sum places in T.O, this is definitely the most expensive.Nice views but it can get crazy at peak..."

Lovequalityeats

"Excellent choice for dim sum. Great food and a great..."

Eric Ordonselli

"Excellent food and not greasy like the other critics. Although pricy for Chinese food, it is well worth the..."

Backbone

"Fabulous food. All your Chinese takeaway favourites, but done to high restaurant..."

The Canterbury Tail

"The restaurant has a gorgeous view overlooking the water and the large windows allow the sunlight to fill the dining room. I'm surprised the Pearl..."

Jess W.

"In my not so humble opinion, the best dim sum in Toronto, bar none, can be found at Pearl Harbourfront, a light-filled second floor space with..."

Hungrynovelist

"This is an amazing Chinese restaurant in a unique waterfront location. Service is good and the quality of food is excellent. All of the dishes are..."

Alison

"This isn't your average, divey, clamarous yum cha joint. They've got white tablecloths, a view of the harbourfront and a price tag to match...."

Jason Finestone

"The Pearl is a great choice for weekday or weekend dim sum. It's fancier than most - they have table cloths and cart service. My favourites are the..."

Ashley

"Spectacular views of Lake Ontario so grab a window seat. A ton of very fresh and creative dim sum treats as well as a regular menu of Hong Kong..."

Joanna Sable

"They have a really good waterfront view. Dim sum is average. They have traditional carts and I do not recommend any of their dim sum dishes that..."

Kelvin F

"The thing that drew me to this place was the amazing view and the fresh dim sum! When we first arrived for lunch we were greeted and seated right..."

Lisa

"Nice view of the water. Nice interior. Good service and food. The dim sum seems expensive but it is good. Green beans and squid legs are must..."

Bonnie Kook

"Best Chinese in Toronto! Best crispy Peking duck their shrimp and chives pan fried dumplings amazing! Their steamed dumpling amazing everything was..."

Habiba El Abd

"Delicious chinese food with Lake view, located at the 2nd floor of the Queen’s Quay Terminal, this authentic Chinese cuisine restaurant has been..."

Amabel Soewondo

"Went for a birthday lunch. Beautiful restaurant with a great view. Service was excellent. Food was good but prices were quite high, especially for..."

DJ

"Amazing view and food! They were super accommodating in helping us get a table early and next to the window. Would come back again and try their..."

Louise Ngan

"A+ Dimsum, food was great. Very flavourful and many options. Fantastic views and impeccable service. Quite enjoyable, I'd highly recommend this..."

Matthew Muirhead

"This place is so delicious! The staff is so friendly and they are very efficient with maintaining a clean table for you. The view while having a..."

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