Lighthouse 971 in Toronto

I ordered a steak as medium rare and it was served blue rare. Other than that this place was perfect

Hi i really loved here and the customer service is very good too

I really wanted to like this place because of the lovely patio and the friendly waitress, but the food has been consistently disappointing every time I ve visited. The first time, I ordered the jambalaya, and it was far too spicy for my taste. On my second visit, I tried the fish tacos, and to my surprise, they weren t made with whole pieces of fish. Instead, it was just bits and crumbs of fish covered in a heavy coating. It felt like they chopped up whatever leftover fish didn t make it into the fish and chips and threw it into the tacos 40% fish and 60% coating. The last time I went, I ordered a burger, and the beef patty tasted like it came straight from the frozen meat aisle at the supermarket. It was dry, hard, and just plain sad. If I ever come back, it ll only be for drinks and fries.

Possibly one of the friendliest bartenders Ive met. She let me sample 3 beers before I picked one and she was super honestly and open about the beer choices!!

The food was very good, but recently it has been hit and miss. I ordered the sirloin steak with ceasar salad. Kale is not a ceasar salad with 3 croutons and no cheese. The mashed potatos were more like a stiff shirt collar and the veg, squash was burnt. I have introduced many friends to the Lighthouse, including a retired hospitality chair from George Brown College. She came on a good day, but I will not bring her back. I have been a regular since you opened. If your kitchen staff was as great as your front of the house staff, I would feel good recommending your restaurant. I will not do so unless the food improves a lot. It used to be consistently good. I have had many other times I returned food, but kept giving them a second chance. No more.

Ive found that this restaurant has recently taken a fall in the quality of their food. Last night, my food was served far too salty and downright burnt. This spot has been a classic for my family, for a couple of years now, but the kitchen staff needs some improvement. That being said, the overall atmosphere of the Lighthouse is wonderful and unmatched. Right in the heart of Kingston, this place takes a special place in my heart. The floor staff at the restaurant are unbelievably friendly, welcoming, and warm hearted, and always have the charm to make the entire family crack a smile. Overall this is an excellent spot with affordable dining options, however the kitchen staff could definitely use some improvement.

Absolutely a amazing experience, fresh fresh, fresh great burgers served with salad and a choice of fries or sweet potatoes.. great price, and great selection of beer.. friendly staff 5 stars

Wanted to leave this review after two fair shots given to the restaurant. The first time the food was fine but priced on the higher end for what it was. The second time the food was better and portion sizes better. One thing that is glaring and stands out is there is a clear difference in service styles here. The first time we went the food took a very long time and the women who ended up brining out our food was very rude. Just disheveled and moody. She kinda threw down out plates and walked off. I will assume she is the owner because why would any server be so gosh darn snotty. Anyways, the second time the service was a younger girl and was wonderful and polite. So overall after two visits we would say it s hit and miss. We probably won t come back for a third time even though there is ample patio seating and Kingston Rd is a lively spot to watch on a weekend.

I ordered the chicken Xacouti and it was not very good value in my opinion. The plate was filled with rice and naan pieces and a small bowl of chicken xacouti. The taste was okay. I wish I had ordered some other dish. I was told it was a popular dish, so I had high expectations. :( My companion ordered the ravioli, which he found to be truly satisfying - both in quantity and taste.

Good !

Pretty mediocre food. Nice patio.

Great place for a glass of wine....very clean Nice staff Service

Camila makes the difference!

Had a great dinner here on the patio. Our server was kind and welcoming. I ate the mushroom gnocchi. It was very good. Definitely recommend and will be coming back!

Went for a Brunch, staff was friendly but food was tasteless and not fresh. Clearly we were served day old (at a minimum) salad and fruits

The food was good not excellent. The service was quick but their was only one other couple in the restaurant. It was pricey for what you are getting. The smell there is off and unpleasant. Its most likely the smell of rancid grease. I can see why their outdoor patio would be a good choice.

Ordered lobster ravioli, and there was no lobster to be found. I also ordered the coconut shrimp. They forgot to pack the sauce that comes along with it. I called and offered to pick it up, but the person on the phone said they were closing & could not assist. 3 stars for decent portion size & average price.

Great breakfasts, a place to watch sports too!

Great pasta. Not too saucy or salty.

Fabulous place, nice atmosphere. Camilla is an amazing host. Delicious food.

Even on the worst winter storm of March 2023 the server was so delightful and kind. Great food, nice ambiance and very welcoming

Excellent friendly service comfortable

Lovely quaint restaurant with good hummus and Cesar salad . Nice tiramisu to end the meal. Nice staff. Return in the summer for their patio. #vorsini

This place looks about 7 times better from the outside. It is very small, and food is not good. I currently have a painful stomach ache from the fish and chips. Too many items on the menu and all mixed up cuisine

I have had brunch and dinner here and loved my meals. The waitress camila is super friendly and makes a mean caipairinha a Brazilian drink. If youve never had one its a must try. Its the Brazilians version of a Mojito. Hard to find in the city and so far the best. The restaurant inside is small and cozy but they have a large patio.

Best chilean wine!!!!

The manager was absolutely horrible. It was a nightmare coming here. I would never make this mistake again the service was unbelievable. Disgusting. The manager does not know how to treat her staff. She s unbelievable!! Parking: No parking ! Only in the street horrible

Love the food. Love the service. Got some hummus and pita perfect portion. Wasn t drinking so had a pop and got an ice cold personal can with cup of ice. Was perfection. 5 stars.

Food is amazing, loved the atmosphere. Service was very speedy.

I love the service here. I enjoy some food more than others based on my own tastes but I feel like an appreciated customer at this restaurant no matter how busy it is or isnt. Once she made a mocha and had made too much and kindly offered me the second cup on the house. Tiny gestures that go a long way.

Best patio in Toronto.

Great food. Lovely staff. Very quick service. Overall a great place to eat!!

The dishes are tasty, but not spectacular. The service is good and the drinks too. I found the ice tea drink very refreshing and a good option for the summer. One of the few restaurants in the area where the kitchen doesnt close before 9:30 pm. The bathroom was super clean, even though it was late at night.

Quick pint and cheesecake on the patio. Great service and nice patio.

Its a great neighborhood coffee shop! Good coffee, good food, great service!

Have been coming to the lighthouse for years, however, it felt needed to post an honest review after my most recent experience.. the service is always good at this restaurant however, the dish s are overpriced for what you get.. the photo I included of a dish in the menu is $17 plus tax & my friend and I were very surprised when we received it. Therefore; be ready to expect smaller portion sizes :)

Staff is nice, patio is spacious, drinks were decent. Food is not very good though, at least all the appetizers we tried.

I love this place so much! The food is always great and the service is the best.

Great location. Cute looking place but food is mediocre and limited beer availability. Would love to see more bottles from Ontario craft breweries - Sonnen Hill, Bellwoods, Blood Brothers etc.

Good quality but less quantity. Overpriced.

Really great service. Attention to customers is fabulous. Manager served us and she was very sweet and pleasant. Burger was fabulous and chicken tacos really good. Bees a bit of a problem but manager was so nice and offered us a wasp zapper and it was such a effective tool and kinda made us have entertaining dinning experience. Really well managed and attention to customers is fabulous.

Loved the location and the patio. The servers were super attentive ad great personalities. I was super disappointed with the food that I ordered; my friends food was fine. I have to say, the meal that I had was very small and super peppery, and the meat was overcooked. Absolutely not worth the price!

Had the great pleasure to visit this establishment for lunch today- had a delicious avocado/ smoked salmon toast with a salad- delighted with the presentation and quality of the food and thank the attentive server- I shall be back shortly!

Just ordered Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner from here and it was absolutely delicious and comforting. The turkey was fresh and not dry, the portions were good, everything was to my liking. Ive had holiday turkey meals at various restaurants around the city. Some were basic and some tried to be fancy, none were as delicious as this. If you want some good ol holiday comfort, this is it. Now time for my holiday post-meal nap.

Did alot with little space. Delicious food. Friendly waitstaff.

This place has the absolute best damn chicken parm! I guarantee youll not find one better in all of Toronto! For me its an actual addiction, so be warned!!

Lunch was absolutely delicious. We had mussels and fish tacos - both were amazing. Our server, Camilla, went above and beyond to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. Everyone should check out this gem on Kingston!

We tried out this GEM spontaneously and were SO delighted with the incredible FLAVOUR that we had to call them to let them know. We ordered the burger - perfectly cooked, looked like fresh ground beef Patti (not minced meat) Steak sandwich - steak cooked & lightly seasoned (perfect for our young child)! Vegan Wrap - delicious, big portions and how they keep the sweet potato fries CRISPY I have no idea! And the feast that brought me right back to the childhood vacation in Goa that I will never forget.... The chicken XACUTI! This dish was PERFECTION. It tasted like my best memories of childhood. It was so good! If we could improve anywhere, itd be the ceaser salad could switch from parmesan cheese dust to shredded parmesan instead. Honestly though, it was the BEST dinner weve had in a while and well DEFINITELY be ordering again! If you havent tried this place, go now! (you can thank me later)!

Service was great, until we noticed after walking away that we were charged an extra beer that we never ended up getting (a new waitress didn t bring us the beer so we asked Camila for it again, and only did we counted it ourselves after leaving we noticed we got charged for the unsuccessful order as well). That was a disappointing realization, especially after giving a huge tip. Unfortunately we also found that the burger and chicken tenders are very subpar (the meat tasted like it was from frozen and was extremely bland). Last time I came I ordered the Jambalaya, which was better. The patio itself is a great place to be for warmer days.

It was okay, the place is small and parking is on the street. The food was salty but edible. The drinks were flat. Not a memorable experience but it was not terrible either. Had the steak and it was cooked medium rare. The potatoes did not taste the best. The view was okay too. Good if you like to people watch.

This is such a great little spot! All the food is great especially the Gnocchi, service was great as well!

This is such a cute little spot! The food is amazing, especially the coconut shrimp and gnocchi. The service was great. Our server Crishlyn was super kind and answered any questions we had. She also did a great job of checking up on us! Love this place

Excellent food and great atmosphere. Recommend the fish tacos and the avocado burger!

The Lighthouse bar and restaurant in the part of Toronto known as Kingston Village (just west of Victoria Park Avenue) is a hidden gem. In the summer its dynamic patio is a popular destination and the cozy interior provides a haven in winter from daily rigours. Camila the manageress ensures superb and personalized service of a full selection of menu items which never fail to please in taste and generous servings. Camila also has a special connection with small children in family parties. Camila s House is a favourite haunt for both local well-behaved residents and less frequent visitors to the Upper Beaches.

Very overpriced for what you get. Service was excellent, food was very mediocre

Sad to see The Loop (the place that used to be here) go. Wish theyd add a pasta that wasnt either cheese ravioli, seafood, or loaded with mushrooms (Cant eat any of these and thus any of the pasta) could go with chicken/buffalo chicken caesar instead of steak too, but they dont have any customization options on skip. Uber eats orders have been disappointing. Caesar dressing tastes like bottled grocery store stuff, most things Ive tried have been just ok. Decent prices but definitely not my first choice.

Stopped in here to try it out and were blown away! Had the vegan quinoa wrap and it was SO good. We were barely done our meal before planning our return. New fave for sure!

Great service and food, huge selection of menu items and beverages to choose from and each one was amazing. Highly recommend if in the area to enjoy their patio as well.

Quaint little place with nice atmosphere and very good food. Vegetarian options. Very friendly staff.

A teeny bit pricey but definitely worth it

Really great staff and good food. Prices are more then average but worth it. Beautiful Saturday evening on the patio, Im a little worried how the will weather the covid seating inside when the weather shifts. We had the steak and shrimp dinners and the fish tacos everything was excellent. I just had another meal 8 months later. 5 of were very satisfied. Staff and food were great.

This restaurant has AMAZING food. My mother and I wanted to go out for dinner. I noticed that the restaurant is never empty which is always a good sign. We ordered the berry salad 10/10. The mussels were served with fresh garlic bread. There were no empty shells, as a matter of fact I even found extra muscles on the bottom of the bowl the sauce that comes with the muscles is so good that we kept ordering more bread just to dip in it. I ordered the steak au poivre and my mom had a burger. We ate like 2 little piglets and enjoyed every last morsel.

The food and drinks were tasty, and service was friendly. However there was only one chef when we went and they were unable to adequately meet dietary accommodations since they were so busy. My mom has a life threatening allergy to peppers and tomatoes, and so made sure to check with the staff that all of the dishes she was ordering were free of those ingredients (which they were) however a few chilli flakes made their way into her meal (unintentionally) and she had a severe allergic reaction. Luckily she had her epipen and benedryl. The response from the staff was, Yeah those chilli flakes end up everywhere. And they kind of laughed it off. They gave us more water, and one waitress asked once if she was ok. A side note, I asked for no bacon on my salad as a vegetarian, and it came with bacon anyway. It should have been our first warning. We were still asked to pay full price for everything. Overall it was fine, but be warned of you have any dietary requirements or allergies.

Had the best brunch ever and received incredible service from a kind young lady named Isabel definitely worth going to

I live in the neighbourhood and have dined at lighthouse often. Today I was denied seating because I had my baby in a stroller with me. I was told I couldn t be with the stroller because It might get busy . I was not given any compromise or options just no . There were at least 5 tables open. I m pretty appalled. I went next door to the porch light who gladly sat my friend, myself and my baby. I walked by an hour later and all those tables were still open. Accessibility matters. Do better Lighthouse. Editing based on response. First off I did not get anything wrong . The waitress said she would ask the manager if she could seat me and came back with no we can t because of your stroller . If that was truly the reason, she would have explained that to me, offered to park my stroller outside and seat me close-by. You know - basic service.

Great service! So many things to choose from on the menu. All in all a great meal.

Great location. Nice patio. The manager came across really rude. We had our baby and the pram with us. She didnt greet us. Just told us we cant have the pram in the patio space. Even though we sat right in the corner not blocking anyone. Least you can do is greet a first. We end up leaving our stroller outside. The food is ok.I wont say it was delicious or nasty. What a shame!

No issues, just not very good. Food I hate to say is just bland and whatever, for the area Id eat elsewhere. People were nice and decent vibe but just nothing about the food that was special, can tell its not fresh made my a chef. I had fish and chips, wife had chicken burger and child chicken Tikka wrap and all very uninspiring.

The staff were awesome and the food hot and delicious. Even though they were packed the manager made every effort to seat us promptly and ensured we were served quickly and efficiently. Overall a great experience both with food and service

All their food is delicious and service is very good

Totally bull shitt Will keep you in waiting for everytime Tooooo sloww

Somewhat disappointed. Opened napkin containing cutlery and both the fork and knife quite obviously did not get clean out of the dishwasher. Whoever wrapped the cutlery should have seen this as the staining was quite obvious. Ordered a lime margarita and arrived with a lot of ice in the mason jar. My wife and I could not taste any hint of alcohol/tequila or lime. Just tasted like water. Maybe the drink took too long to come to our table and the ice severely watered down the drink? I asked for and paid for another shot of tequila to be added. I asked for lime also but only an extra shot of tequila came. My salmon linguine tasted great but the salmon was not cooked through. It was darker coloured, shiny, smooth, slightly slimy and cold in the center. Not flaky as it should be. I finished it and didn t say anything to the server as both who served us were so kind. And I already mentioned the dirty cutlery and lack of tequila taste in the drink and didn t want to complain any further. My wife had one of the burgers and it was great as were their fries.

Great little place with a nice aesthetic. The mural next to the patio area is gorgeous. Awesome place to relax in the summer.

The team were attentive but the experience was pretty lame right along side the food. Burger was meh, fries were ok and chicken curry wrap was disappointing. The pita was soggy abs the curry was a bit flat and chicken chunks were crudely cut. They ve got the afternoon sun on the patio going for them but it s not enough for me to return. Too bad!

Ordered a mojito and the rim of the cup came dirty, ( mojito had zero taste of mint),customer service was poor nobody checked in or said anything when the drink was placed on the table Cheese was spilled on the plate from the bowl the spinach dip was in Went to eat a full course on a Sunday afternoon and left mid meal of the appetizer Maybe they have better options but overall bad experience on my side Patio was nice though ( I could have understood if the place was busy why there wasn t any customer service but it wasn t)

Absolutely fabulous experience every time I go and Ive been going since it opened and get take out as well. Food is outstanding and service is exceptional. You cant find better!

Unbelievable service, exceptional food, clean, fast, professional. I have been quite a few times and always the same friendliness, freshness and good cheer!

Never posted a review anywhere (good or bad). As an easy going/non-complaining customer, it takes a lot to even write one. Was looked off while waiting outside to be greeted, three or four times. We both ordered pasta. Underwhelming to say the least. Ordered some garlic bread to improve the situation. 35 minutes later, pasta cooled, and the bread never came. Went up to pay since no server brought the bill, and left the pasta half eaten and cold. Bread was never entered, thankfully, as that might have sent me over the top. First time I ve tipped under 18% as well. Settled on 6% so they wouldn t have to tip out to the kitchen and bar out of pocket. Won t be going back again.

Great food! Generous portions! Extensive menu with somthing for everyone.

The service was amazing. The servers were very attentive. The food was great. We got onion rings, halloumi flatbread, fish and chips and jambalaya!!! Great portion.

Eaten here several times, all excellent experiences. Patio is charming, staff are well trained and attentive. I will be back

Such a great place to go. Love the service and food. Me and bf live downtown and we always go here whenever we are in the east end. Highly recommended!

Good food Stuff is friendly

Great food at a fair price. Hard to recommend just one dish but the lobster ravioli or salmon are favorites in my household.

Went here on a recommendation and unfortunately the food didnt match the expectations. It seemed like chain pub food at higher prices. I understand costs these days are high due to inflation, but there are better places in the neighbourhood I would rather go that are a better value.

The outside patio is very cute. It was too cold to sit outside. Inside is very very small. Luckily there weren t many people so it didn t feel crammed. Food tasted average.

Just ordered the lobster and shrimp ravioli and an order of the chicken wings through Uber eats. Horrible food, just disgusting. The wings tasted just like something you would microwave from a box you buy at Freahco. The ravioli was plain, tasted no lobster, too much sauce too little ravioli but dont get me started on the shrimp. It takes skill to turn shrimps into rubber. Tasteless, as hard as all season tire rubber. Highly disappointed by this meal.

This charming, quaint Upper-Beach bistro is under the management of highly energetic and capable Camila whose priority is the satisfaction of the customers. Service is fast and friendly, food is delicious, menu is varied enough to satisfy all tastes, and the street-side patio is a wonderful connection to the neighbourhood. Some would argue that this little gem offers the best dining and drinking experience in the area I would wholeheartedly agree.

Food is always fresh and good. Camila and the staff are always attentive, caring and friendly. I usually go there for brunch and I love the egg benedict. Lucky to have a spot like this nearby.

Very cozy inside and the spacious patio overlooking the avenue, good food, very friendly staff, and speechless about the beer. Perfect for spending time with the people we love.

Absolutely beautiful place, food and staff! Delicious food and amazing efficient service

Excellent food and great service

Personally, this is in my top 5 local Beaches restaurants. Delicious, diverse menu and great service. I cant wait to go back and sit on the patio again!

Delicious and great value

Great service and food.

SEAFOOD SALAD was amazing. Steak sandwiche was fabulous. Recommend coming back great service.

Excellent food and service. Great burger!

Food is good. Nice patio. Prices seem to be a shade expensive. Its not going to prevent me.from going there but I may not done there.

I ordered Jambalaya. Serving was small and price is on the expensive side.

The best Jambalaya dish I have ever had in Toronto. The staff were very friendly and helped me to choose the best dish I was craving. I would definitely go again and recommend for anyone who is craving good food.

Jambalaya was just perfect portion and tasted soo good

Great vibe! Excellent food and fantastic hostess!

Good food, friendly staff. Awesome service and a convenient location

Good food and nice patio... the servers were great!!

Great service, generous portions and tasty food.

Very disappointed. Not family friendly. The patio was open for lunch, I asked for a table in the corner, but was turned away - strollers were not permitted on their property due to COVID regulations.

Experience Experience

We had a great experience. This place has a really good menu with lots of choices. The food was delicious.

Great food, great service and nice patio.

Best place. Camila is awesome! Service and food is amazing.

Great food and service they couldnt be more attentive thank you.

Excellent food, great atmosphere

I have never had a better experience at a restaurant. Not only is the food amazing ( I recommend the lobster spinach dip and the coconut shrimp) but our waitress Julia was amazing. Great service great food, feels like home.

The place is very cozy and cool. The prices though are exaggerated

What an awesome and random breakfast find! They have a entire section on the menu called Benedicts, which should be all you need to know. Excellent and very friendly staff. Will be returning to work through the rest of those bennies next time Im in the area. Had the lobster one today, which was a great (and recommended) selection. Ate on patio because, hey - that season is running out, nice people watching location. Didnt make in inside.

amazing food, environment, and staff. This gorgeous corner patio is amaizing and best place to eat food, and enjoy.

As always, Camilla and her team are totally A-list. Best neighbourhood place, hands down :)

Some great vegan options

My mom and I went here for lunch and LOVED IT! The service was incredible, very hospitable and genuine. The waitress happily answered my moms many questions about the menu. My mom had the Vegan Flatbread and I had the lobster Benedict, both were insanely good and the food tasted very fresh. Pricing was fair and the potions were a very good size for what you pay. The menu is very diverse and have a variety of food options that satisfies any food lover. Lots of Vegan options too. Highly recommend!

Great new restaurant in the heart of The Beaches. Friendly staff and top notch eats. From sandwiches, salads, pasta, steaks, special dishes and their weekend brunch, you will not be disappointed!

Nice place

Had the fish tacos. Served cold, could not finish them as they were the worst tacos I ve had. Waitress asked how was it . I responded ok. It was obvious by looking at my plate. Enough said. T

Very saucy wings, decent easy food, quick and friendly service. One of the few patios in the area without going down to Queen St East.

Thought we should support local places and we werent disappointed at all with Lighthouse 971. Tried the Clubhouse and the Buffalo Chicken Fingers, both were above average for sure! We will be back!!

Amazing diverse menu -pasta, burgers, tacos, salads and sandwiches. Wine and beers at reasonable prices. Great neighborhood local

Amazing food and awesome service, first place we have eaten at since the covid shut downs and was an excellent way to welcome us slowly back to the real world. Very sanitary and vegetarian friendly !!

Nice patio. Solid menu and service.

Gr8 services, food, and patio

Good service and good food in tough times.

Amazing menu!! Nice restaurant

Food was great and staff was even better!

Delicious vegan food here!! Tried the vegan cob salad and the vegan wrap. Both were incredibly delicious. The dressing, quinoa, chickpeas, beans - it was a perfect balance of fresh and savory. I am not vegan and I did not miss any animal protein or products at all! Big patio, it has more seating than the inside. Great place to have a glass of wine and talk. Or come for lunch/dinner. I definitely will come back here!!

Good service...good food. Have visited multiple times. Have enjoyed everything Ive ordered.

worst experience at this place and food was garbage.

Best patio on Kingston road, with a great menu, pleasant helpful staff all of this comes with the lovely, humorous and gracious manager in Camilla. Thanks for providing my parties with just perfect patio dining experience #YouDaBestCamilla #971IsMyLocalPatioSpot

This cozy restaurant is just what this neighbourhood needs. Excellent food (I had the 3 mushroom penne yum!) Amazing customer service, and nice cold beer:) Camila cheers to you, your doing an awesome job running the show! Its always a delight to see you!! ill definitely be back again- cheers!

Wish they closed later. Their sangria is amazing!

Great food. Lovely staff. Fast, efficient and quality service. Patio is lovely... just a bit noisy from the traffic during covid.

I had the burger and my girlfriend had the chicken club. Burger was clearly a frozen patty they were charging 17 dollars for and my girlfriends club had no sauce whatsoever. Just dry chicken and a slice of avocado. She said it was inedible. We also had a lobster dip that was fine but had two pieces of lobster in it. Bottled dressing Caesar salad was fine but something I could make at home. The best thing we had was the creemore beer I had. We spent 70 bucks on the worst lunch. If you re going to be charging prices like this then you should at least be making it from scratch. If you re going to compete in Toronto do better.

Good meal

Great local eatery with dishes that will keep you coming back again and again

Amazing patio , the best on Kingston road, excellent service and the food is great. Good quality and generous portions.

This place never seems to disappoint. A go-to spot for my boyfriend and I when we want to treat ourselves with some good quality food. The steak salad is a must try!