Topaz Kitchen in North York

1230 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M3K 1Z9, Canada

★★★★★
(143 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Website
topazkitchen416.com
Address
1230 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M3K 1Z9, Canada
Plus Code
QG3C+W7 North York, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
12–10 PM
Tuesday
12–10 PM
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Healthy options Small plates
Dining options
Lunch Dinner
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
143 reviews

Most Mentioned

seafood (15) rice and peas (6) price (6) oxtail (5) jamaican food (5) jerk chicken (4) garlic sauce (3) tasting (3) steam fish (2) shrimp alfredo (2)
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★★★★
October 13, 2024

Looks like it is still developing, I love the idea of freshly made food but man the wait time too long but still worth it. It is best to order 30-45 mins before you get there.

★★★★★
October 10, 2024

Where do i start?? The food was exquisite – every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. I particularly loved the steam fish.... but the roast fish!!!! Yhst was the star of the show, which was a standout. I can't wait to return and highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for an authentic Jamaican dining experience! This is my go-to place to bring any family/friends visiting from JA!

★★★★★
April 7, 2024

First time customer, soon turn patron. Did a order take-out today. Ordered a vegan dish. Everything was up top! From the rice and peas, to the gravey, to the veggies. Veggies was right! Not too soft, not to hard. Chef, big up yourself! The server is nice. Very soft spoken, but excellent.

★★★★★
January 5, 2024

Amazing food and service. We ordered jerk chicken and ultimate seafood platter (with garlic sauce & pasta) - both were very flavourful and satisfying. The lady at the bar was sooooo nice!!

★★★★★
September 20, 2023

One of the closest places you'll get to authentic yardie food. Solid menu albeit the seafood dishes stand out full of flavour . Nice atmosphere .no Uber though and can take some time so order in advance

★★★★★
August 27, 2023

Can't say enough about this restaurant. Any and every thing you order will be the ultimate perfection. 😋😋😋😋 I ordered the garlic lobster and shrimp. It was sooo tasty, like a party in my mouth.👌🏾👌🏾

★★★★★
August 15, 2022

Their oxtail with rice was absolutely phenomenal. This was easily the best meal I've had in months. The seasoning was on the point and the meat was so tender you'd never expect you were eating beef. Easy 9.5/10. Their coleslaw was surprisingly sweet though so beware if you don't like sweet coleslaw but that doesn't make it bad.

★★★★★
August 11, 2022

This place is the baddest (greatest) Jamaican food I’ve ever tasted in Canada. The escovitch fish and jerk chicken are my top two choices as they never disappoint. The jerk chicken falls off the bone and the rice and peas is so flavourful plus they give you pasta salad!. The size of the fish is usually quite large and crispy for the price your are paying. I’ve also tried the steam fish which was seasoned so well. Honestly anything you buy here will not disappoint you. Just be warned , order your food ahead of time as the wait time can be quite long. That’s how you know it’s authentic. Oh and the plantain. I don’t know what they do to it but it’s always so delicious and sweet! Big up to the chefs! Keep up the amazing tasting food!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Amazing Seafood!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Phenomenal after trying it once I went back 5 times in the week just place your order in advance huge portions and fresh seafood

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Seafood at its best, steam snapper with vegetables my favourite.Support a local business

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Parking: Lots of parking spot Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The ladies who served us were really nice, polite and respectful, we ordered pasta and the food was great too , highly recommended ! Vegetarian options: We ordered vegeterian pasta which was awsome

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Best Jerk Chicken ever! Make sure to get the rice and peas because its so flavorful. Please visit this underrated spot whenever you can. Will come back for more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great food. Thanks, Topaz.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Definitely my top 3 jerk chicken places of all time. You gotta come a bit early, theres a good wait but that means its made to order. Get it with the side of veggies. Great amount of food.

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Best Caribbean food in the city hands down. Service and time takes forever. 30 min will be a hour so make sure you call a hour ahead

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Seafood soup was good but DAMNNN I waited 20-25 for a soup and the place was empty. I came back again and ordered the soup before hand and that was a better experience but I still couldn t believe I waited 20 mins for soup.. heard they are really well known for their seafood and actually dishes so I will come back and maybe change my review but for the mean time y all will have to hug this generous 3 star and please start putting some dumplings/spinnas in your soup, the 4-5 jumbo shrimp (I salute yall cause those shrimp are big BUT) cho cho and likkle bit of carrot don t cut it for me.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

SANNA - FOOD IS TOP 5 QUALITY I ALWAYS GET THEIR STEAMED FISH & CURRY GOAT ITS VERY TASTY & SEASONED REMINDS ME OF BACK HOME Vegetarian options: Vegan friendly Parking: Free Parking

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Everything I try here is amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Friendly staff. There is a little wait because some of the food is made to order bit thats a good thing it means you get fresh food. The chefs hands are blessed. I would definitely recommend this place. Delicious food Parking: Lots of free parking Kid-friendliness: Its not loud in there meals kids will enjoy

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Best Fish in the city. Ras Proverbs say so. Blessed. Food

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Hats off to the Chef...the shrimp Alfredo as delicious.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Greatest jamaican restaurant on the planet

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The food was delicious, tasted like home. The only issue we had was the servers took way to long to cash us out considering the food was already prepared.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Best jerk chicken I ve ever had, and the oxtail was SO flavourful. Festival and soursop juice were also incredible! Honestly the tastiest meal I ve had in months.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Food is consistently good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Should go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

The food in this place is shockingly delicious.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Authentic Jamaican cuisine 100%.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Amazing seafood pasta medley

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The Ultimate Seafood Medley just might be the best meal I have ever had. Great food and great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved it Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The atmosphere is a little dated and not the most inviting. But the food. That oxtail hit wonderfully. It was a nice portion and the flavors! I swear it taste like fresh coconut milk in the rice and peas. I happily ate and enjoyed my oxtail as well as seafood pasta. The pasta was heavily creamed so not for the dieter but still very tasty. I missed a few touches of green and a salad with my meal but I probably missed the option while looking over the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I really like the food and also generous portions.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

very nice food, drinks handmade and nice

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Yeah mon,food well saawt out. da seafood. Child friendly as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place is amazing. Order from ahead of time if you can because everything (sea food) is made to order . The most delicious/fresh shrimp and rice. The service was so friendly ..Can t wait to go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My barber is just a few doors down, and knowing Im a big foodie, recommended I try out Topaz- so I did, right after my haircut. I got what he suggested- their jerk chicken pasta, plus, because I was feeling extra hungry, their oxtail. They were low on oxtail, so did half-oxtail, half-fried chicken, with rice and peas, and I was *not* disappointed by any of it. The jerk chicken pasta is criminally delicious- perfectly creamy, so well seasoned, with the ideal level of heat (spice). Ive already recommended several people to go here just for that. The oxtail was fantastic as well, but, man, their fried chicken is low-key the superstar of this joint... that stuff was mad juicy and tender, so well seasoned, and with a perfect crunch to the skin. The side coleslaw and macaroni salads are the perfect accompaniment. I also tried their shrimp alfredo on another visit, and liked it a lot- very well seasoned, as everything here seems to be-, but honestly, the jerk chicken pasta was a lot more to my liking. The lady working the bar/cash I dealt with both times was super friendly and accommodating. I wasnt sure I was at the right spot the first time, it can be a bit confusing walking in, and its a GIANT spot inside which might seem intimidating, but I dig the vibe overall- super chill and authentic. Cant wait to visit again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just the wait was a little bit long

December 22, 2023

Not to be rude but the Food is bland. Rice and peas especially. The service is horrible and the server is very rude I wouldn t recommend

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was delicious ordered the seafood pasta garlic sauce. Would have given the food 5 stars but the sauce was a bit runny.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Omg sooo good!

★★★
December 22, 2023

The wait time is to long, and theres no one in the front while waiting to let u know how long is your wait time. It was my first time first experience and i didnt really like it. But everyones different.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Worth it trust me!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

8 months pregnant and was craving fish, drove half an hour to get what I needed and my God, me and baby will sleep well tonight!! Compliments to the chef dem, everything was done to perfection, definitely will be my go to spot.

December 22, 2023

It s not 24hrs, been here multiple times after 2am they leave a number for you to call but never answer. I m not sure why this business is saying they re 24hrs when it s not! You have to know them personally to get anything after 2am which is ridiculous.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best fresh food taste on the island right there ..breakfast lunch and dinner my spot to get it thier

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best Caribbean restaurant in Toronto

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I don t live close to my parents who s good is unmatched but this is my weekly touch of my culture and I think the food is excellent ! See you next week

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

honestly, one of the better Caribbean restaurants Ive been to. Prices are also fantastic ($13 for a combo I think and theres enough food there for leftovers)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Honestly, the food here is always on point. The customer service experience is epic and I love going here for the seafood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Seafood medley is my favorite but ask for the ultimate seafood come with shrimp, Lobster, Crab Legs, Salmon, and Conch

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

5 dollar beers and shots

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was made fresh to order, very tasty it was so good! Would definitely recommend. It s worth the wait, trust me! They have parties as well if that s your thing. Overall, great place, clean and spacious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The steam fish with bammy is excellent

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

AmaZing food and hospitality! If you re in a rush order the fish ahead of time, it s worth the wait

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Freshly made to order seafood and more. Greatness takes time so order ahead

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing food!!! Especially seafood

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great friendly customer service, long wait for your food, but trust me its worth the wait, the food is amazing check it out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I don t live close by but the times I m near Topaz I always make an effort to stop by and order something. Every dish is awesome and always fresh, if you want nice authentic jerk chicken I suggest you try it out. The seafood pasta medley is just delicious I suggest getting it with the garlic sauce.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Bought a brownstew fish for about $28 and let me tell you its sized from my wrist to my elbow. The container. Also the fish is a big size. Great quality

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food was really good!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fish and veggies sooo good oh my gosh!! Vegetarian options: The Steam fish with veggies is what I got and oh my goodness. I was up set that it was finished....Definitely recommend this place to the world! Lol this the spot for sea food for sure!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I do love the food at Topaz. The priced just keep going up though.

December 22, 2022

I did not dine or get take out. I went for a so called event. The event itself was poorly managed, false advertising it was not even worth $5. Even if I had wanted to dine or order food I wouldnt recommend this establishment it was old and filthy looking. I refused to even buy a drink and I surely didnt use the washroom I could only imagine the condition. Unfortunately I had to stay longer than I wanted drove with a friend. I didnt have a good experience there and 1 star is way to high for this place.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food @that location is Great and tasty. Like seriously order a fish and rice it takes 45min when u reach @ the spot to grab your order u still have to wait 15 minutes,Now worst if u call for soup u still wait a whole life time ...CUM ON LETS PROCESS CUSTOMERS A LITTLE BETTER.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

if this had 10 + stars i would have given 10, Food was amazing was fast and presentation was on point Great customer service, laid back amphospere We ordered ox tail with cooked food (yams, boiled bananna , dumpling) and my husband enjoyed the steam snapper fish with fried breakfruit) We will be making this jamaican restaurant that we will frequent weekly , We travelled an hour on train and it was WELL with IT

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best seafood in Canada..

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great service

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

It is a must for anyone to visit and try their food you will not be disappointed

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food was delicious as always, the seafood medley is worth every dollar and cent. The festival makes your soul leave your body, the rice n peas is perfect, the veg is fresh, tasteful and not sagging. Did I mention the festival? Oh yeah perfecto

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

This spot is the truth for your seafood cravings. Amazing tasty food at this spot. Today I tried the Jerk Salmon with veggies. So good

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Clean facility, friendly staff and the most amazing tasting food period., you will not be disappointed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love the food! Be ready to wait atleast 40 mins. The food is cooked fresh

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing carribean seafood cuisine. As well as natural juiced

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Real Jamaican food

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent food ...great chill spot

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good food ,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

If You Know You Know Love The Jerk Chicken OMG

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Love this restaurant. Food taste so yummy. They sell the best tasting fish in Toronto.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food here is so good!