Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Front Street
Toronto
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It was quite busy and a bit loud, but the food was amazing. Our server was incredibly sweet, friendly, and helpful throughout our visit. She made sure we were well taken care of even during the busy hours. Great food and excellent service. I’ll definitely be back!
Had a great time at Jack Astor’s! We enjoyed beer and wine along with a delicious burger and bruschetta. The burger was juicy and well-seasoned, and the bruschetta was fresh, flavorful, and a perfect starter. Drinks were well-served and paired nicely with the meal. The atmosphere was lively and fun, making it a great spot to hang out with friends. Service was friendly and attentive throughout. Overall, a solid dining experience I’d happily come back for again!
Whoa, this place is an absolute zoo on game night! We arrived at prime time (6 p.m.) before a 7 p.m. Leafs game, and there were lineups everywhere. It wasn’t immediately clear where we were supposed to stand, but once staff connected with us, they moved quickly and got us seated faster than we expected. The atmosphere is fast-paced, loud, and energetic; definitely game-night vibes. The décor is trendy, with Rolling Stones magazine covers and album art lining the walls. It feels lively and modern. Space is tight, though. We had to squeeze our way past other tables, which felt a little chaotic. That said, they absolutely nailed the timing. We told them we needed to eat quickly before heading to the game, and they had us in and out in 45 minutes. It’s only about a 7-minute walk to the arena, which is super convenient. Our food arrived quickly, which was impressive. However, we barely saw our server after ordering. Our table was missing basics like salt, pepper, and vinegar, and we had to flag down other staff to get them. By the time everything arrived, our fries were cold (and I’m definitely someone who likes hot fries.) If you’re heading there before a game, I’d strongly suggest looking at the menu ahead of time or while you’re waiting for your table. Having our order ready definitely helped speed things up. The spinach dip was disappointing. We expected something thick and cheesy, but it was quite watery and came with only a small handful of chips; there was far more dip than chips. A tiny sprinkle of feta on top didn’t add much. At over $20, it felt very overpriced, and I wouldn’t order it again. Overall, the food was just “okay” but filling. For four people: one Coke, one iced tea, four handheld sandwiches, and two appetizers; the bill was close to $175. For the value, and considering how many other restaurant options there are nearby, I’m not sure we’d choose to return. I was impressed by the speed of service in terms of food timing, but that was the highlight. Also worth noting: this location is not wheelchair accessible. There are stairs at the entry, and the bathrooms are downstairs.
We were seated quickly thanks to our reservation, and the bacon cheeseburger with Caesar salad was good in both quality and portion. Unfortunately, the Fiesta salad with chicken was disappointing, the salad didn’t feel fresh and the chicken was very dry. The guacamole was fresh but felt unfinished, more like ingredients to assemble ourselves. Compared to the price, there are better options in the same area. That said, our server was very friendly and polite, she spoke with the manager to remove the salad from the bill, which we really appreciated. Overall: good service and ambiance, but food quality ranged from average to poor.
Great atmosphere with super lively Christmas decor! Our server lady was friendly and thoughtful. Adult meal took sometime to arrive but kids meal arrived quickly which I appreciate. Lobster poutine was absolutely delicious. I also ordered wings with coconut Thai curry sauce. The wings were not just with the curry sauce on the side but also was tossed with the curry powder. Without dipping the sauce it was already flavourful which made their wings tasty and unique. We only could find the main entrance with stairs so we had to pick up the stroller to go up and down. Overall experience was absolutely wonderful, we will go there again.
