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Barque Smokehouse

87/100 (7278 ratings)

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"Excellent brunchThe brunch is great. The qualitu of the food is high. I like the free sparkling water that they offer. Very kids friendly..."

Ahana Bassi

"Was there prolly 10 years ago! But I still remember the food! It was breakfast and I had one of their hashes and it was probably the veat I have ever..."

James Schunk

"We arrived to Toronto and stayed in Roncesvalles, a great neighborhood! Love the place!For dinner we started to see restaurants near by and we..."

Alexandra Góis

"The ribs are best . They are succulent and so good in taste .The service here is also good and the drinks are more than enough to serve your appetite..."

Anirudh

"The ribs and the wings are so darn good. I especially like their dry rubs. However, I did have the unfortunate experience of finding the food..."

Yuppielikesfood

"Visiting from Winnipeg and my sister picked out this spot. We had a fantastic experience! Great service, atmosphere and food for groups of any size...."

Nina

"We had lunch on the patio. They give you seasoned popcorn to start. I had the smoked salmon wrap (excellent) and barque Caesar salad (Also quite..."

Jessica DeWitt

"One of the best bbq joints in town, great service and great food make for quite the experience. Barque will blow your mind with their take on bbq...."

Brewer1stChef2nd

"Had a fantastic meal here and highly recommend it. The caraway stout sausage was delectable and pulled pork was very tender and juicy. Even the fries..."

Tara

"I feel bad saying this but my favourite part of my meal here was the Caesar salad. Like really fantastic caeser salad! The baby back ribs were a..."

SarahNOM

"We live in the east end, and there are a few awesome BBQ places there, in Riverdale and Leslieville, but tonight we were in search of something..."

Mara Cole

"We are big fans of Southern style BBQ and were keen to visit Barque for the first time. Overall the visit was good, but uneven. The 4 oz. brisket was..."

Culinary Slut

"Came here for the weekend brunch! I was looking forward to try the smoked duck pancakes for a while. It was totally delicious and I would say this a..."

Izayoyi

"I have been to Barque for their family style dinners, but heard so much great things from friends about the brunch. I booked my reservations online..."

Mary Tang

"Weekends call for brunch! We recently visited Barque Smokehouse (mother of Butcher’s Bar) for a smokey brunch. We arrived around noon and were..."

Tiana Feng

"Weekends call for brunch! We recently visited Barque Smokehouse (mother of Butcher’s Bar) for a smokey brunch. We arrived around noon and were..."

Tiana Feng

"Great little BBQ place in Roncesvalles Village. The restaurant itself is rather nice and the bar is awesome. They've got some TV's to..."

Johnny L.

"I was here with my wife one evening. We each had a pound of wings, and I ordered the side of fries to share. The fries were an utter disgrace...."

Erik Ivanenko

"We eat here often. Reservations are recommended as it is a very busy place, however, several times we showed up without a reservation and the..."

Alison S.

"Tried this place for the second time awhile ago and enjoyed it very much. The space is very cool and situated in the trendy Roncesvalles..."

Erikka

"Came here with a group of friends and ordered the set menu. Every item that was brought to us was pretty good with the dry ribs and chicken wings as..."

Cris

"it was a Tuesday afternoon as I arrived at barque bbq. Neatly tucked away in a small homely hipster neighborhood. I ordered the lunch sampler with..."

The Big D

"The space was great, as were the staff, the meat sampler platter was good but not amazing, the brisket was forgettable, the ribs sauced well but a..."

Steak Me Out

"Great vibe and great service. Now to what we all go to restaurants for: the food.BBQ is the key word and they deliver, but not the way you..."

Steve

"Their salads were amazing, and their chicken was quite the surprise. I wasn’t expecting too much from it, but it was some of the best I’ve ever..."

Jamie Sarner

"0 By Marc Smith on 22 April, 2015 Where to Eat/Drink Share This Post Something that has surprised me as I explore Toronto is the amount of BBQ..."

Marc Smith

"LOVE IT. Hard to get a table. Everything is amazing, popcorn is seasoned and brought to the table, Cesaers are rimmed with bacon bits. I love the..."

Thisstephsonfire

"Great service, great food!. Went here with two friends and we had the Smoker's Choice which came with smoked wings to start, a delicious arugala..."

Rachel M

"Heard so much about it, had to try. Overall meal was quite tasty. A few callouts: Brussels sprouts were amazing, back ribs were good but the dry rub..."

Michael P

""Fantastic. We just decided to try this restaurant because it was so central. What a delightful surprise! They made us feel so welcome from the very..."

Varsha_64

"Delectable BBQ. Great ribs and pulled pork. This place must be some of the best BBQ in Toronto if not in Canada. The service was great..."

Arthurp75

"BRUNCH. Went here for Brunch on a Sunday morning around 12, we waited about a half hour. Got the eggs benedict with brisket which was really good,..."

Renz_ella

"If you fall off the vegan wagon and want an abundance of meat...Barque Smokehouse is your place.Had the platter for two and was impressed!..."

Linda

"Ribs.. yummm. We tried the sampler for 2, the ribs were by far the..."

Vanillaskye

"We went on a Tuesday night late. We ordered the sampler for 2. It was exactly the right amount of food for us. I loved the baby back ribs but wish it..."

Odie

"Must Love Meat. Ordered the sharing menu... Holy cow do you get a lot of food... Went with a group of four, and had enough leftovers for two more..."

Lisalmrx

"Great take out. So as far as briket take out sandwiches go, this place rocks. Deliciously filling brisket sandwiches without breaking the bank. Got..."

Jose Rodrigues

"Delicious!. Wow. We were so impressed. Everything was wonderfully prepared. The brisket was the standout for us. Absolutely..."

Cynthiaclayton

"Excellent Baby Back ribs. I had reserved a table a week ago for my birthday and was looking forward to going. There was a huge party behind us so the..."

Callitasicit

"A+ amazing. This blog post is long overdue as BS is one of my favourite places to eat and one of the best cheap eats in Toronto.thanks to..."

Shawsoncontractors

"Good food but really..."

Jessica

"Brunches are great - love the pancakes! Yummy ribs and great chicken fingers, yes chicken..."

Rob

"Great bar b que. Excellent bar bq ue , the brisket was very good , smokey , moist and tender , good service in its a great..."

Ernesto45

"Food good but very slow. Came here for brunch on saturday morning. The wait for food was very long (at least 30min), and they brought the wrong order..."

WinnipegDiner

"Barque was a great experience from beginning to end. Our group was welcomed in with the aroma of barbecue and a smile from the hostess. We sat down..."

416 Foodie

"Great ribs. We got take out from this place for the Victoria Day long weekend. Excellent ribs. Tangy sauce with just enough sweetness. The sides were..."

Kirsten

"Meat Heaven. Make a reservation and make sure you're ready to eat ... A lot . You'll want to try everything on the menu .... I had the sampler for..."

Nat Veen

"First Rate on all counts. Went for lunch and left very happy! Parsnip soup perfect for a wintery day.Brisket sammy was generous and big on..."

Nick.stodola

"Everything in this place is delicious! The dry rubbed wings were incredibly juicy, and the taster platter is great value. Also great service... And..."

Toronto Popup

"By far some of the best BBQ in the city! Get the chicken wings! You will not regret it! They are amazing. Really nice staff. Food was awesome...."

CG

"Great ribs. We tried this restaurant a few weeks ago for the first time. Didn't make reservations so unfortunately got stuck at the bar. I ordered..."

Jo

"They'll smoke ANYTHING!. This place is no joke. Great location, warm decor, and the food rocks.Yes, line-ups are often on weekends; but..."

Rafone

"Order the burger. Smoked burger was awsome! skip the popcorn and fries as they both have the same nasty sweet/spicy "cuban"..."

Eatsoup

"Totally delicious food, great service and fab atmosphere. The line was out of the door and it was full all night - tables tall and short as well as..."

Bitrocking

"Anniversary Dinner at Barque. My wife and I celebrated our 27th Wedding Anniversary with dinner at Barque. This was a last minute decision, so we..."

Steve S

"Barque is a neighborhood classic. Serving up good food with good service and a good time, I would recommend anything on their menu given the tastes..."

Manan Patel

"Amazing brunch and lunch BBQ spot. Their brisket omelet was the best omelet we've ever had. Barque's is a full wage restaurant where staff are paid a..."

Abby Lee

"We had the Smoke Brisket sandwich and chicken wings. && totally good. The place is packed especially during brunch. Will try the meat platter next..."

debbie cantago

"One of the best spots in town, the 299 dry run wings are BEST IN THE CITY! Also the Barque Rack O Bama ribs are amazing. Try..."

Joshua Buck

"We got the sampler for two with brisket, pork, ribs, dill slaw, Mac and cheese and smoked wings. Everything tasted absolutely amazing. There was so..."

Jim M

"Great BBQ joint - I order the beef brisket sandwich with fries..both delicious and fills you up. The other menu items look just as tasty but this is..."

Sheilana Dela Cruz

Lamesa Filipino Kitchen

87/100 (1898 ratings)

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"We wanted to try filipino food, and chose this based on trip advisor. It's a small restaurant so good to reserve ahead. Our waitress was very..."

Madhav Khurana

"I remembered walking by Lamesa Filipino Kitchen at least 4 years ago, at the tail end of my last trip to Toronto. I promised myself, that I next time..."

Office Broccoli

"I had a fun Kamayan dinner here with a friend. I had called ahead for a reservation for this special dinner that they only serve on Sundays, they..."

TindleBay

"Lamesa means table, so the full name means… table filipino kitchen? Anyways. They served some pretty tasty food with romantic lighting, moody..."

Louisa Ng

"I like to keep my food adventures random and a little bit to chance. When I hit Toronto last week, I decided to check what were some of the closest..."

Whatsinmymouth

"I have eaten here 3 times in the last two months. I've tried their regular dinner service, their brunch, and finally their KAMAYAN (hand to mouth)..."

Lise

"OK so the food is pretty decent here, but that's not the issue. The price is ridiculous for Filipino food which like Chinese food is much cheaper...."

Salsadreea

"Labeled as one of the best Filipino restaurants in Toronto, and not having had Filipino food before, I knew I had to try Lamesa when I found out it..."

Kylie Tiffin

"I came here for UFEAST. The food is amazing. The chef really knows what he's doing. He is able to keep the traditional taste, but spunk up the dish..."

Tasty Explorer

"6 of us came here on a Sunday night to try the LaMesa Kamayan dinner. It's a family style dinner for $40 per person and it's only served on Sundays...."

Andrea

"I headed to Lamesa for their tasting menu last night, which, by the way, has been rated one of the Top 5 tasting menus in Toronto.The..."

Davindra Ramnarine

"GIRLLLLLL!! Normally when I have high expectations for a restaurant I end up leaving pretty disappointed. This time I went in EXCITED AF and left so..."

Thaly Tapia

"Modern Filipino cuisine is a rarity in Toronto but thanks to Lamesa Filipino Kitchen you can experience the bold flavours in Filipino inspired dishes..."

Cooking _Quidnunc

"I enjoyed a great meal with a bunch of food bloggers. We sampled a good chunk of Lamesas menu. This is modern Filipino food. Some traditional items..."

Linda Matarasso

"A friend of mine was celebrating a birthday and she wanted to try out Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, specifically for their "Kamayan" Hand to Mouth Dinner...."

Donna

"This is my second time at Lamesa now as I was here for their Summerlicious menu (review here) back in July, and I am completely blown away by the..."

Anh T

"A star in the making! Chef Daniel Cancino delivers an eccentric, yet satisfying Fall/Winter menu at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen full of surprisingly..."

Mary Tang

"I was lucky enough to be invited to Lamesa (@LamesaTO) once again where we were introduced to their new Fall/Winter Menu from their new Head Chef..."

Vickie Cheung

"Another Summerlicious 2015 experience at Lamesa Filopino Kitchen with my badminton peers after an intense session at Trinity Bellwoods Community..."

Kam_ip

"VERY cool vibe, playful and eclectic decor and it didn't hurt that they were playing a J Dilla playlist. But let's get down to what REALLY mattered..."

Mark Hill

"The restaurant is tiny with a modern decor and homey feel with the wooden tables. Lamesa’s servers are extremely knowledgeable and patiently..."

Anh T

"You'll find Lamesa Filipino Kitchen at Queen and Bathurst, sitting beside the black facade of Kenzo Ramen. The storefront and the restaurant itself..."

Andrea Chan

"Delightful Food Feast. As newcomers to Filipino cuisine, this restaurant was a wonderful experience. The apparent fusion of traditional flavours with..."

Abby N.

"First time ever going. My g/f is Filipino so I thought I would surprise her on valentines day. I've had traditional filipino food before (which I..."

Jfuks

"We've been meaning to get to Lamesa for a long while, and tonight we finally made it. Our only regret is that it took us so long to get..."

Culinary Slut

"I was really excited to try this place after hearing about it from a friend. Being of Filipino background, I was curious to see how they put their..."

Jessica

"Awesome Restaurant. My friends and i came here on halloween to celebrate my bday. As soon as i walked in was impressed by the ambiance, it was small..."

Tekkie Ee

"Great experience. Knowing Filipino food pretty well, I think that this place does a great job of introducing this exotic cuisine to downtown Toronto..."

Hybridvigor

"For years, I have been openly embarrassed at the quality of Filipino 'restaurants' in the city. Casa Manila and Max's are both great, but they're..."

TheNewTorontonian

"Delicious Food, Great Staff!. I chose items from the Chef's Tasting Menu (Halo Halo Sisig, Braised Short Rib Kaldereta, Jackfruit Creme Brulee) and..."

MuggleWump

"This was a beautiful restaurant with winderful staff. We were treated kindly and were even brought some tasting "tapas" food throughout our meal...."

Gigi Cal

"Chef Rudy will come to your table and serve the meal. Beautiful, fresh banana leaves are laid out across the table making up the ‘plate’ and..."

TorontoIsAwesome.Com

"Lamesa promotes a more contemporary approach to traditional or homestyle Filipino dishes. It’s refreshing to see new twists applied to food I’ve..."

Holly Edejer

"I came in with very high expectations and eager to try their three course menu for $25. They could be the restaurant to make me change my mind on the..."

The Piquey Eater

"Lamesa has brought modern filipino cuisine to the Toronto food scene and we’re all the better for it. Smoked Bangus (Milk Fish) and prepared as a..."

Caryl

"Filipino food often falls by the wayside when it comes to gourmet cuisine (perhaps due to Spam being one of the Philippines’ national..."

Annie Chu

"After all that food and warm hospitality, it was no surprise we did not notice time pass us by and we finished late. Lamesa for sure gave me a..."

Ann Gagno

"Lamesa (@LamesaTO) have been changing the perception of ethnic cuisine with a myraid of influences and reinventing some classic dishes. Although the..."

Vickie Cheung

"Pass by Lamesa Philipino Kitchen ( @LamesaTO ) a couple of time and have been meaning to give it a try since it's not everyday that you'll find..."

Vickie Cheung

"Ditch the knife, fork, spoon, chopsticks or whatever cutlery you use to eat. Free yourself from all that nonsense and just eat with your hands,..."

Stella

"Lamesa's prix-fixe 5 course Chef's tasting menu for $35.00, is a representation of the aromas, texture and taste of traditional Filipino ingredients..."

Foodies Inked

"If you’re looking for a unique dining experience on Queen Street West, look no further than Lamesa. With a prime location on Queen West, right..."

Toronto Guardian

"23rd October 2014How often to you get to eat with your hands? And I don’t mean eating foods like pizza, wings or canapes where eating..."

Heather Lang

"I haven't written a post in over a month and I wasn't sure if I was going to start again but when my friend Manal took me to Lamesa for my birthday,..."

Jacqueline

"I was invited to a kamayan dinner at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, and having heard great things about Lamesa over the years, I RSVPd as soon as I got the..."

Itanni Betancourt

"I love Lamesa. I wrote about it after my first media dinner there, here, and have been back a few times since. I attend lots of media dinners and..."

Carole Nelson Brown

"Thai, Japanese, Chinese, even Korean- Torontonians are no strangers to Asian cuisine, but somehow the dishes of the Philipines have been persistently..."

Abbey Sharp

"Restaurant Review: Lamesa Filipino KitchenToronto is pretty lucky to have a Filipino restaurant likeLamesa…right on Queen St. W! Not only..."

Vicky

"“La Mesa” means table, in Tagalog. It also has the same meaning in Spanish. And just as multicultural as its name, is the food you find at the..."

Foodies Inked

"I still have very fond memories of the tasting menu I had at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen a year and a half ago. I remember describing it as a "rock-solid..."

Stella

"I’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to try some Filipino food since and found a place on Bathurst and Queen called Lamesa Filipino..."

The Piquey Eater

"When I found out my favourite Filipino restaurant was now doing weekend brunch I did a happy dance. Lamesa has brought modern filipino cuisine to..."

Caryl

"We booked out the restaurant for a friend's birthday tonight, and the team put out an incredible meal. Absolutely everything was delicious. Could..."

Daniel Moneta

"Got to try the Valentine's Day Prix fixe. First time being at the new location. Atmosphere is very cozy and vibrant. Food is INCREDIBLE. I loved..."

Anthony Cruz

"Absolutely delicious gem, serving unpretentious Filipino cuisine that is incredibly easy to get along with. Affable service and a bright cheery room...."

Jacob Wharton-Shukster

"We ordered catering for about 25 people for a return to office gathering. The staff at Lamesa were incredibly gracious, kind and patient with every..."

Jacqollyne Fitznor

"Highly recommended! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive and the food was delicious and in generous portions. The fried chicken and the..."

Melvin Chien

"Finally checked this banana leaf plate off my list of things to try! It’s an interesting way to introduce all kinds of Filipino food if you..."

mm

"My favorite Filipino restaurant in Toronto! ❤️ Every single thing on the menu offers an elevated Filipino culinary experience. My current..."

Teena Santiago

"We ordered the Discovery Dinner and it was delicious, with a little bit of everything! Also had the brainfog cocktail, highly recommend for its..."

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