The Blake House in Toronto

We had the Steak dinners absolutely amazing! Food is always great. Love that eveything is fresh and made in house. Way better then most steak houses in Toronto. Been coming here for years and have always enjoyed the food and as well as the service

Had chicken parm on soaghetti. Was really good. Had a home made feel to it. A great dish. Food

Great food, portions & service

Great food and a fantastic patio. A must visit!

I don t think I ve ever eaten such good, refined ravioli. Delicious! A superb atmosphere and a great welcome!

Our little gang of cancer treatment patients residing at the Princess Margaret Lodge bonded and decided to have dinner out together. We picked the Blake House and we were not disappointed! The food and the service were wonderful..the owner and staff so welcoming. Thank you for making our evening so enjoyable!!

One of my favorite restaurants! The staff is friendly, and the food is consistently good. I always order the fish and chips they re usually delicious and perfectly crispy. There was one time it wasn t quite right, but the waiter promptly took care of it. Every time since, it s been fantastic. Overall, it s a great spot with a welcoming vibe.

We sat outside on an unusually warm Halloween night. Perfect Guinness beer, satisfying Cobb salad. Others had fish and chips and veal parmesan special- both looked really good.

Great place. Super friendly and good food.

Very cozy restaurant and friendly service. We ate deliciously.

Friendly atmosphere, great staff and food with reasonable prices

Very good food, drinks, and atmosphere.

I have been here twice now for Sunday brunch. Its a great, reliable neighbourhood option. No reservations needed. The patio is large and theres both sunny/shade options. Its dog friendly too. Service is warm and unhurried. I got the breakfast burrito which is delicious and served with fresh fruit and rosti potatoes. Simple, but done well. They have lots of choices from breakfast-y and lunch-y options. Prices are very reasonable as well. You could line up for hours at some scene-y place and pay much more for brunch that is not as good. Or you could just come here.

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Love the food and it is a clean place :)

I love the atmosphere, and lovely outdoor patio. I come with a few work colleagues twice a month. Great staff, good service and I love their steak sandwich.

Food was excellent and they were very quick and made sure we were taken care of, in and out for a quick and delicious bite.

This place is fairly close to me so it has been on my rotation for a little while. Food is regular pub fair which is fine, pretty good beer selection, usually Im just able to walk in without reservatios. Very cozy during winter and good service. UPDATE: Prices increased so much that its no longer worth returning.

I wanted to celebrate Thanksgiving with a friend. Im so glad we decided to go to The Blake House to have their Thanksgiving dinner. The staff were warm and welcoming. The ambience in this beautifully restored heritage building was relaxed and cozy. And the Thanksgiving dinner was absolutely delicious!! Everything looked so festive and was beautifully presented: both white meat and dark meat were offered in a generous portion on top of a moist dressing. The gravy tasted home made. And the cranberry sauce tasted fresh and home made as well. The vegetables were all fresh and the mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious! And the caramel pecan cheesecake was a wonderful finish to a most enjoyable meal!

Special event downstairs. Servers at the bar were nice and attentive.

Chill. Very flexible with big groups. Drinks are cheap and food was okay. It was an after work event and we couldn t have picked a better place for it.

Best burger in town by far. Fresh cut fries. You dont need anything else!

I had a fish chips. The fish wasn t crisp. The potato was too dry. I do not recommend. Food

Great food great service . Great place to dine. Fish and chips were awesome.

Stopped here waiting for traffic to die down before our trek back to Hamilton. Glad we did. Great food and very friendly staff. Tried the meatloaf on our server Jamies recommendation and it was the right choice. Also, get the dirty martini and thank me later.

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Awesome patio. Solid menu with lots of delicious offerings and great beer and wine list.

Had a great brunch with my brother before heading back to sudbury

The Canadian French onion soup was not great, but the ambiance and the service are.

We had a family reunion at The Blake House. Jamie was a fantastic waiter who accommodated our group very well. We really enjoyed our dinner at The Blake House.

Wow, the food is fantastic. The service is friendly and genuine. The owner came and ensured we were happy. What a gem, a must in Toronto.

The food was delicious, and the ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender. The service was great, always attentive! The patio is beautiful.

Great relaxing atmosphere for brunch.

Great atmosphere! Everything we ordered were delicious!

Great ambiance although the patio is a but noisy due to traffic. Great food and service.

Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, great service. Thank you Jamie!

Love it Vegetarian options: Best plant based burgers ever Food : 5/5 |

Service was impeccable, not pushy, always attentive. Food and drinks came quickly. French onion soup was very enjoyable. Baked Brie cheese appetizer was super delicious, presented beautifully with a nice combination of garnishes and toasted bread. Atmosphere was reasonably quite indoors, even though the patio was also an inviting choice. Everything was just right, and the service was noteworthy. But the lasting memory will that Baked Brie .Yes, Please! The unusually great service made everything even more pleasant.

Typical pub food on the menu. The service is always very friendly and attentive. Lovely location and great patio for summer.

Great Steaks

Ordered a neat Lagavulin without specifying the year. Got Lagavulin 8 but was charged for Lagavulin 16. I asked the bar tender about that and they talked to the manager/owner. They said thats what it is and left it. Bar tender was nice enough to give me a tad more of the 8 to account for the difference as they understood that I shouldnt have been charged for 16 when they only had the 8. Moral is...dont get Lagavulin here.

From the host to our server, Alaska, we were well taken care of as we celebrated 35 years of marriage. Food perfect, drinks amazing and desert delightful. Cant say enough good things about this gem.

Always a great time! Can count on great service, food and vibes.

I love coming here!! The food and service is always great.

Great meal! Great service! Great atmosphere!

Great staff and great beers on tap!

Amazing food. Great service. Patio is awesome

One of, if not THE best place for friends, mingle, food and fun.

I was there for a private party. Good food. Great venue for small party

Excellent food!!!!! Exceptional service. The meat was tender, just right.

The best Sunday Roast in the city.

My New York team was in town for our meetings and I decided to take them to the Blake House for lunch. We were all so impressed by the food, the service and the way they accommodated us on such short notice. The owner, I think his name was Nick was amazing in how he personally came and checked on us to make sure everything was good. The food was fresh, beautiful presentation and delicious. We were further impressed to learn that they actually dont have a microwave anywhere in the restaurant so you know youre getting properly prepared authentic dishes. Excellent food, amazing service, wonderful host. You couldnt ask for a better experience and my New York team left smiling. Thank you for hosting us and making our lunch meet a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this restaurant. Cheers, Dr. Chauhan

The perfect place for a relaxing meal with friends.

We had stake and pasta, The food was really good and the staffs were really amazing. Overall its an amazing place to dine in.

Overall a close to perfect place . Good spot for good food and good beer selections. Neighborhood gem. Inside no frills classic pub outside cute patio. Staff makes you feel comfortable and welcome. A local staple.

Perfect service and atmosphere we will definitely come back

I had dinner here on a Monday evening. They have a beautiful outdoor patio, even with a few booths, which was great! I had their signature burger and Id say it was the best burger I have ever had! Our server, Jake, was professional and friendly. He made the entire experience so much better! One of the owners even came out to talk with us and to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. No thats personal service. I will definitely eat here again and again and I will be recommending this lovely place to my friends. Thank you to The Blake House for an outstanding dining experience!

Stopped for dinner before walking around the block to The Phoenix for a show. Great food and cold drinks!!

Went on a whim, we had a wonderful time and server. The food was also good

Excellent service throughout, food was average (tried wings, fish and chips, burger and tacos). Clean and well kept, busy but well managed, dark interior with heavy furniture, TVs. Atmosphere was ok.

We sat out on the patio in the early evening for some cold drinks and food . Everything was great. The food was tasty. I ordered a club sandwich.

This restaurant is close to our condo and we have walked by numerous times and finally decided to go in for dinner on the Saturday before Mothers Day. It is called a Restaurant and a pub, and it really is a nice mix of the two. It is casual enough to be a pub, and just fancy enough to be a restaurant. They have an extensive menu that should provide something for any taste. Service was excellent and most of our food was delicious. I found my steak a bit tough, (My wife did tell me to order the strip loin rather than the filet)

Appetizers and drinks. The old fashioned was meh.... I know, I know, it isnt probably fair but it is the benchmark drink of civilization. The service was nice and the atmosphere was great. Ill give it another go in the future and order more than appetizers and drinks. The white sangria was apparently nice.

Service here is always top notch. Sunday roasts are a deal and a half. Great spot for bringing family and friends together.

I love this place, friendly staff, tasty food and great service.

Great spot for a drink and dinner

Food Initially, our visit was motivated by Winterlicious, but a small oversight on our part led to the realization that it was offered only on certain days. Despite this hiccup, we embraced the experience and delved into their regular menu. I chose the Eggs Benedict, and it lived up to my expectations: light yet satisfyingly savory and greasy, filling without being extraordinary. It was a classic dish executed well. My companions and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals, finding comfort in the familiar and well-prepared dishes. Service Our server was a paragon of professionalism friendly, well-informed, and eager to recommend his favorites. Despite the restaurant bustling with activity, he and the rest of the staff managed the flow with remarkable efficiency. Their hard work and dedication to providing a seamless dining experience did not go unnoticed. Ambiance and Decor The restaurant boasts a charmingly vintage ambiance that transports you to another era. Incandescent bulbs bathe the space in a warm, yellow light, enhancing the extensive use of wood and period-appropriate decor. It s a place that feels like it has been a cornerstone of the community for generations, inviting patrons into a cozy, nostalgic embrace. Accessibility Prospective guests should note the presence of stairs leading into the restaurant, coupled with somewhat narrow internal passageways. This setup might present challenges for some, highlighting areas where accessibility could be improved.

Amazing staff Good food Good service The portion was so big for one person

A cool looking place, but the food was disappointing, nothing exciting there, and we even found a cockroach

Always a pleasure to dine at the Blake House.

Went for dinner and drinks after a show and this place is one of the most consistent spots in the city. Always friendly service and great food. Personally a fan of the historical vibe and looking forward to my next visit!

The staff were very kind, it had a very warm and inviting environment. Kid-friendliness: There is. Food : 4/5 |

Very friendly staff. Busy place but we were greeted and accommodated faster than I wouldve expected. Great food!

Wheelchair accessibility: No wheelchairs accessibility there at all. Food

Excellent service. Gordon Ramsay himself would hire Stephen to work at his restaurant. He made excellent suggestions and engaged us in friendly conversation. Really made the Night complete. Food is top notch. And the building has a lot of character We stopped by before a concert and are really happy we did

Had not been here for ages but got invited Jan 14 2024 . Had an order of Baby Back Ribs . The meal was delicious , the service excellent ! Ive ALWAYS had a good experience here over many years and recommend it highly . Roy .

Lovely service and comfort food in a cosy atmosphere. What more can you ask for?

Service and employees are very friendly and they are awsome. Food is good, but there is always room for improvement. Because at this price I have had great food from other places. One thing which surprised me is the service charge. So there is no concept of tip or anything in here I think. And $20 as service charge is something unexpected. Felt like little overpriced overall. Other than that ambience and people are very good in here.

Liked their poutine and vibe. Will go back. Standard!

Thank you to Jimmy and all of the staff at The Blake House. A large group of us had a great time celebrating a Retirement. Services was fast, attentive and friendly. Food was delicious and drinks were perfect. The surprise party went off without a hitch and we all had such a great, memorable time! I am a regular there and must say, Jamie is THE best server in all of Toronto! He s funny, sweet, quick and polite! BH sure lucked out having him work there :)

Super friendly staff, the food was great, we sat by the sunny window. Totally recommend!

Excellent service with tasty food.

Decided to do a last minute Winterlicious night, we decided to try to call ahead to see if we could get a reservation. The person on the phone said there wasn t but to come and they would get us sorted. When we arrived it was pretty busy and we were given a choice between the bar table or wait for a table that was going to clear up in a couple minutes. As we didn t mind the bar table we headed there for our meal. We decided to get the salon and wild haddock fish cake and the traditional horiatiki Greek salad, Cabernet braised lamb shank and the vanilla cheesecake and baked toffee banana bread pudding. The food came quite fast, it was an ok portion for the appetizers. The fish cakes were good the jalapeño aioli had a big kick to it. The braised lamb shank was delicious with a great helping of mashed potatoes and beans. The dessert was delicious and highly recommend either one if you can t decide to try each! The restaurant was busy the entire time we were there but wasn t incredibly loud either at the bar. My one thing was that to check your receipt as the way the winterlicious $45 is spread out some items were lowered to add up to it but we were almost charged the normal price of the fish cakes which made the total not add up. It was an easy fix and overall a great nice restaurant for the value we paid for.

Quick service on a Sunday afternoon. Decent brunch menu! I had the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon!

5 stars all around! Everything about this restaurant is amazing! Its one of my favorite places to eat.

Nice local spot. Good food options and excellent service.

We reserved our table for 10 people smoothly through Google Maps and confirmed it by phone without any problems. We arrived earlier than our reservation time, which they accommodated without issue. We ordered a variety of shareable dishes and drinks, all of which were tasty and reasonably priced. Our table had another reservation 2 hours after our arrival, so we had to wrap up everything by that time. The bar was cooperative in finding us other seats in case we wanted to stay longer. The waitress was also very patient as we wanted to divide the cost of the bill among several people. She patiently listened to all the combinations and did the math correctly. I recommend this place for any social gatherings that require a cozy and not-so-noisy environment for having fun.

Great service, good food. I will definitely go back!

Excellent Fish Dishes, unfortunately,the steak was not (too tough according to my friend). Dessert & coffee was a delicious!

Was recommended here by our hotel and they weren t wrong . Fantastic gem, with one of the best steaks I ve ever had in my life . Next time I m in Toronto this will be a must stop ! Also loved how the owner / manager came around chatted briefly with us and thanked us for our patronage. Great visit all around from start to finish

Highly recommend this restaurant - the food is amazing, the staff are incredibly friendly and it has a great welcoming ambiance. Love the patio in the summer as well! Do yourself a favour and check them out!

Excellent food, decor and service.

I had such a wonderful time thanks to our amazing server! They really went above and beyond, making our meal extra special. And oh, the food was just fantastic too!

The steak sandwich was perfectly medium rare! The beer selection was also good. I have been here a few times and the food is dependable and delicious. The staff are super friendly. The Blake also has big patio and tables are spread out so it feels private.

Great service!

Almost good to have food at the Blake house. What I also enjoy is that they change the presentation of their plates from time to time. Always a fun mini new experience! :)

The standard menu is really good but the real drawcard is the specials board. Love chilling on the patio here with my pup. They even bring him water!

Great patio and service. Really good food. Lunch experience was perfect.

This was a kind of random pick for us that turned out to be a pretty great experience! We went in that kind of lull between the lunch rush and the dinner rush so the restaurant was nice and quiet. The atmosphere was very interesting and the old building is super cool. The service was really good and the food was great! We love supporting a small business especially one as historic as this! The staff were a little bit slow but we completely understood because of the weird time we visited. Would love to go again and will definitely be bringing our folks when they are in town!

Well cooked traditional brunch menu with democratic prices and great service. Its been a while since a server asked me twice if everything is ok, then a manager checked as well.

We tried the SUMMERLICIOUS menu and food is pretty good!

Great restaurant, very friendly and helpful staff. And a really nice building. Its a shame the inside of the house does not retain more of the original finishes. It feels cheap and tacky. Thats my only complaint. I would have loved to have seen what it looked like before it was butchered. The Keg did a good job of this.

Its unadvertised, but Summerlicious menu doesnt start until 5pm, Even if youve reserved a table earlier like we did. Still, stayed for brunch to be nice. Food

Classic old Toronto home resto converted... classic breakfast fare and a lovely patio!

Good experience. Good food and good service. The steak sandwich was really good. I would return. One improvement to be made is in the mens washroom. Add some privacy between the urinals and the sink.

Looking for a place like this in the neighborhood. Glad I found it.

The Blake House redemption ok, maybe a bit dramatic . Last night we had an excellent meal of fish and chips. We thought we would try them again after having a terrible meal of fish and chips three weeks ago. We have been going to the Blake House for years so we decided to try them again. The meal last night was excellent and what we have come to expect from the Blake House.

Lovely place.

Food was amazing. I had the steak sandwich and the crème brûlée for dessert. I m will return for sure Parking: I will definitely return

Food was average for the price. Service was slow. They have a really nice patio.

Food was great

The last time I was at Blake house, the service was poor and the food sucked! And its SO expensive for what you get!

Delicious food and always great service! I like this place both for brunch and diner. Edit: still delicious!

Nous avons découvert ce resto et quel merveille. La nourriture chaude cuite parfaitement, et avec goût. Tout est bon même le dessert. A prix abordable, un incontournable. Nous allons y retourner avant de revenir chez nous. Bravo à tous le personnel qui sont attentionnés et d une extrême gentillesse. Merci de la belle expérience culinaire!!!

Simply put, the food is really amazing, and everything I tried was delicious and well prepared. Its not a cheap meal you can have all the time, but its worth every penny.

Second time here and we had an amazing time again! I always love the atmosphere and service. The food is fresh and tasty. The Premium Vanilla Ice Cream was super nice. Must recommend the Junior Macaroni and Cheese to anyone, not just kids! Overall a 5/5 experience. Parking: Street parking is regularly full, but there is also an underground parking lot. Both options are paid.

A beautiful hidden gem with fantastic food and drinks. Had to go two nights in a row during my stay in Toronto.

Okay its a weird place. Looks like a pub but food is REALLY good. Service could have been more attentive

Table of 5 for dinner, enjoyed it so much we came back for brunch. Highly recommend

Another great visit. We usually visit annually to celebrate our anniversary, as its where we had our first date. Good food and great atmosphere on the patio. Till next year !

Great atmosphere, exceptionally friendly service and the food was pretty good! We ordered 8oz steak with peppercorn sauce, veggies and fries. Overall it was good but not amazing, just an ordinary steak. The chicken pot pie was delicious but it s served in a bowl so only the top part has the crust layer. I wish it was a whole pie tbh but it was still very flavourful and meaty. Ordered the pork schnitzel and pork tacos to-go for family. I was able to get a bite out of both. The pork schnitzel was honestly a must-try. Perfectly cooked, juicy and crispy as ever! The pork tacos were too sweet and saucy for my taste though.

This is my go-to local place. I absolutely adore it. Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere. And they have great outdoor patio

Not my 1st time / wont be my last Food - appropriate size and tasty Service - perfectly timed Atmosphere - I found it ideal for my late lunch with a friend I hadnt seen in years Food : 5/5

Great neighborhood spot, fantastic wine list, especially for quality and price ratio. We are so happy to have this place basically in our backyard. The kitchen is fantastic, everything I have ever had has been fresh and delicious.

Went there before a concert, food was fast, service was top notch, will definitely be a repeat customer for every concert at the Phoenix in the future.

Enjoyed a beautiful night dining outside with my family. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious.

I had Thanksgiving dinner at this restaurant and it was the first time I had been to the restaurant. I was welcomed into the restaurant and taken care of by everyone who worked at the restaurant. Five star all the way!!! The food was fantastic, the service was exemplary - the dessert was amazing and the prices were fantastic. The only criticism I have of the restaurant is that it is not wheelchair accessible. I had to walk up to the restaurant and I had to walk down quite a few stairs to the washroom. Since I walk with a cane, it was a bit challenging for me to navigate the stairs to the washroom. I will definitely be back to the restaurant, probably at Christmas. The food, ambience, service far outweigh the challenges of navigating the stairs.

I went to pick up delicious food for us there. I was waiting and really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere there. I will definitely come in to eat there too.

The Blake House hosted a family gathering we had this past weekend. The food was awesome, the party room we used was perfect and the service was fantastic. The team was great to work with leading up to the day, as well as on the day of. Thank you Jim, Mike & Sarah for making our event perfect!

Fine unpretentious dining

My husband and I went for dinner with family members for the first time. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food was delicious and the staff were awesome! The atmosphere and decor was very nice. I would definitely recommend The Blake House restaurant ! We will certainly be going back.

Great spot for a lovely night out with friends!!

Ive always loved the Blake House. In the summer even more. I was walking by with my dog and she wanted to eat on the patio. One of the staff was outside when I was telling her I didnt know if dogs were allowed..the next thing I knew I was having brunch and my dog had a chicken breast. This is a fun place to eat with the best staff!

Great food. A bit noisy. Maybe a bit slow on service but not too bad.

Perfect place to enjoy a good meal Recommended!

I have been visiting The Blake House for years. I always enjoy the atmosphere, friendliness of the owners and staff - and of course the food is amazing!!! Cant wait to go back, especially for New Years Eve!!!

Great food. Good service

Great service and food.

Thanks to the food and service where local people come to have a good beer and chat. There is no music as there is a lot of noise

A must go in Toronto, the Brie platter is AMAZING!!! We absolutely loved it here on our visit!!

Always a pleasure to eat here

This place slays

Food is good, portions are small

very good

It was my first time at this place, and it turned out really well! I loved the atmosphere, especially all that Christmas decorating. The food was exceptionally good! Thank you for the great service

I had such a great time! The food was delicious and Stephen is an absolute pleasure! Wheelchair accessibility: It is not wheelchair accessible

It s our own local Cheers! Where everybody knows your name and Jim is glad we came. The warmest most genuine welcome. My family and I have been going in there for three years at least twice a week and have tried almost every single item on the menu and loved them all. From brunch to dinner, from appetizers to dessert, from Jamie, Steven and Simon to the rest of the staff it s all TOP NOTCH. Thank you for welcoming us and feeding us.

Gotta try the Onion Soup. Was a great take on a classic! The staff and the Owner are wonderful people. Food was on point and hit the spot! Come in and enjoy a great meal in an historic venue.

If you follow me, you know that one of the main things that I look for in a reataurant in order to offer a rating is the quality of the fries. In this case, they absolutely failed: they were soggy some overcooked and dry. The service was friendly and attentive but very slow. My friends waited approximately half an hour for their food we wear there as a group and it was a very busy Saturday night it is possible that other days of the week the service is faster.

One of the best medium rare steaks that I ve ever had in Toronto. I always get a medium well or rare instead of medium rare but this time it was exactly what I wanted. The atmosphere is nice and cozy and staff are friendly. They also offer zero% beer if you can t have alcohol and lots of other options for drinks.

I ordered their American Thanksgiving meal for takeout and was pleased with the amount of turkey breast meat relative to the price.

Im not generally a fan of pub food or pub atmosphere. These places are usually dark and gloomy and the fryer oil is seldom changed. Blake House is an exception. Atmosphere was almost lively, service was absolutely excellent and the food was top notch. But given the historical setting, the menu prices and the decor I think some of the staff should dress a bit less laundry day casual.

10 of us meet monthly for lunch at the Blake. Charming old Jarvis St. mansion with sheltered patio for summer. Food is a step up from regular pub fare and reasonably priced. Good selection of beer on draft. Love the staff and ambience.