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Against The Grain Urban Tavern- Leaside
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Against The Grain Urban Tavern- Leaside Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://leaside.atgurbantavern.ca
  • Phone: (647) 748-2840
  • Hours of Operation:
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00 pm; Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am; Friday - Saturday: 5:00 pm -2:00 am; Sunday: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
  • Executive Chef: Angel Sevilla
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Entertainment: Jazz Performer Friday Nights from 9pm to Midnight.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Esander
  • Public Transit: The Laird 56 TTC Bus stops less than a 10 minute walk from our restaurant.
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: There is ample parking in the adjacent lots in the Leaside Village shopping complex.
A word from Against The Grain Urban Tavern- Leaside
Against The Grain brings urban chic to the heart of Toronto in Leaside. Located on Laird Drive at the Leaside Village shopping complex, ATG Urban Tavern offers a sophisticated, warm dining environment spread over two floors and, in the summer, both a main floor and second floor patio. Our focus… is fresh contemporary American cuisine with a twist - think braised beef nachos, lemongrass-cured trout or crab and szechuan shrimp penne. We also offer fresh oysters, an extensive salad selection, steaks, sandwiches and much more. If you wish to join us at one of our three bars, we offer 18 unique local and international draughts, rotating cask ales and an extensive list of wines and cocktails.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerKid Friendly
  • Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
Diner Reviews
  • "Please spend your money and time somewhere else. The burger taste like dog food. Oue server totally ignored us."
    Dined on 7/20/2014
  • "Everything was good except the main course took too long to come to the table and there were too many flys"
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "Great location and ambience. Outdoor patio very inviting and well set up. Look forward to coming back."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "I like the atmosphere but the food is overpriced. I ordered a14 salad and added a tiny portion of chicken for 5 dollars and I was not remotely full. The salad was only beets and abut of watercress. My fiancé got a steak frites which was also small. Our waitress was also not the friendliest. Would suggest this place for drinks not really for food."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "We had a great meal and drinks up on the roof top patio. The service was great and the food hot and fresh."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "Loved the light jazz on the patio Saturday during brunch.. Was totally worth it."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "We ordered 4 meals (3 different mains) from the summerlicious menu. Two of the 3 were relying heavily on the sauce and it failed to meet expectations. I tried the vegan main which I would have thought would require extra care to deliver something that was tasty. That definitely was not the case. I got a piece of flat bread, with a very thin sauce and cheese that would have had a mouse looking for more. The kicker was it cost the same as the other meals. I would not recommend going to this restaurant for the food."
    Dined on 7/8/2014
  • "First time in this neighbourhood and this restaurant added to a great first impression! Wonderful food- a little heavy on the spices but definitely a place worth coming back to."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "My daughter and I wanted to check out Summerlicious but ended up ordering from the menu. A Friday night in July, it wasn't too crowded, certainly not what I remember when it first opened but maybe because of the time of year. Waitress was great, super friendly. We hadn't been for a while, sat up on the upper deck and it was a nice sunny night. Mussels pretty good, beet salad awesome, $16 kale salad had a large piece of plastic wrap at the bottom. Yuk. The waitress and manager jumped right on it, both apologized and took the charge off the bill. Overall I love the ambiance of the restaurant. Food is pretty expensive and good but not great, especially for the price."
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "...which is reasonably quiet and extremely well appointed. I would have been much less happy in the main room, which although casually attractive, had a distinct smell throughout...almost like a sink full of dirty dishes. Very off putting. Perhaps a one time problem. The food, for a chain, was surprisingly good and elegantly presented. Very good beer choices. Would return, although I will stick to the patio for now."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "was a great day outside on the patio (and koodos for making the patio non-smoking!!) but we couldnt be seated outside as many of the tables were not cleared off and the hostess did not appear interested in having someone clean up a table so we could be seated outside. otherwise great place for brunch."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Our dinner group was out in the patio. Great food and lovely ambiance by nightfall. Would definitely recommend to others."
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "This is a great restaurant and we have frequented the booths many times in the past, although always for dinner. This time we decided to have lunch on Father's Day...what a mistake. While our reservation was on time and the server was excellent, it took well over 45 minutes to receive our meal. It turns out that the kitchen is not built to accommodate the size of the restaurant. Poor oversight on their part."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "It was our first time eating at Against the Grain Leaside. We had a group with a variety of eating habits, and liked that you could order southern fried chicken or a unique vegetarian dish - lots of options for everyone. (Sometimes the only vegetarian option a restaurant offers is salad). Will go again."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "This was our fifth visit but every time we come, the weather hasn't been patio-conducive (chilly this time) so we have yet to dine outside. It was busy with families when we arrived (noisy kids) but they soon left. The menu had changed since our last visit & there seemed to be less selection so that was a little disappointing as there were not many items that appealed to me. I very much enjoyed the flavourful paella that was on special & my husband liked the steak frites. We had a friend from the UK with us & she enjoyed her meal too but I can't remember what she ordered. Our server was excellent-can't recall her name but she was from Ireland. Next time - the patio (I hope)."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "This place was awesome. The food was great, the service was awesome. Our waitress was super friendly and knew what to recommend and even hooked us up with a free slice of cheesecake when a drink order took to long! I will definately be going back!"
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "I have been to the Corus Quay resto and the food quality was much better. The flatbreads and salads were quite tasty. The entrees were disappointing, under/over-seasoned, overcooked fish. Broccoli slaw tasted like a supermarket deli. The key lime pie sadly didnt resurrect the meal, either. Disappointing overall. "
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "The venue is well designed with plenty of space inside and out. The outside views may be of Laird Drive or other stores in the plaza but that is just fine in a hot sunny day. I went for brunch and the menu has sufficient choice to satisfy most everyone. I ordered the brisket and egg and it had virtually no taste. Others who had different dishes had the same complaint. The service was fair at best. The promised butter and jam only came after several requests and after the toast was cold and dry. More coffee was requested and only was provided when a request was made of a server pouring some for a neighbouring table. It was not busy. There was no excuse. If they get their act together with good and service it will be a great place. "
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "We were a table of 4 with reservations and were seated immediately upon arrival. Service was awesome; our waiter was really attentive and made accommodations to our meal changes/requests. Décor was nice and unique. We had the Thai mussels to begin with and they were great. Our table also ordered some burgers and the filet mignon. One of the turkey burgers was a bit dry but overall, the food was fantastic. Prices are also reasonable. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning to Against the Grain in the near future."
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "This is the sixth time I have eaten at Against the Grain and have never been disappointed. My husband and I have been after theatre and my daughters and I have been there for both lunch and dinner. We will continue to go there because of the food, convenience and ambiance"
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "Love this restaurant! Great food and drink, friendly, knowledgable wait staff. Great ambience for either couples or families. Welcome addition to the Leaside neighbourhood. "
    Dined on 5/23/2014
  • "ATG has different food choices from the regular which is refreshing. Great beer selection. The service was excellent. When we entered it felt a little cold so we changed tables to get away from the air conditioning - may have been just the changing seasonal temperatures. As the evening progressed the restaurant, as it filled, got louder and louder. Almost too loud."
    Dined on 5/21/2014
  • "This is my third time to this location. Normally everything has been great. Two people in our party ordered the Chop and Pop Salad we had it on another occasion and it is a very good salad. The couscous was left off both salads. It was mentioned at the end of our meal, we didn’t notice until we read the menu after we ate. No compensation was made, the manager actually made a joke at how he’ll have to go and yell at someone. Otherwise the food is good just before you eat anything make sure you get everything you ask for. It is not a cheap restaurant but the food is made with very fresh ingredients."
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "Friendly service, a variety of tasty food, lively atmosphere and comfortable seating all contribute to an enjoyable dining experience. On a very rainy evening, the vibrant energy of the place was particularly great ! We were all new to this restaurant and really liked the food. The menu provides Variety, something for everyone. Great bread pudding! "
    Dined on 5/15/2014
  • "Against the Grain is one of my favourite local restaurants. The food is good and reliable. The service is always friendly. It's my go-to place for dinner when I do not feel like cooking."
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "Our family group of 10 had dinner on Saturday April 10th (pre-Mother's Day). The food was fabulous and everyone enjoyed it and felt it was a great choice for dinner - casual but excellent food at reasonable prices. We love the various ways in which wood is used throughout the restaurant and will steal some ideas for our cottage up north. "
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "I would expect better value for what we got. The food seemed to come out of the microwave. The bacon was all fat, it was hard but not crispy. The kids pancakes were like hockey pucks; even the waitress was appalled by them. I personally will never go back there again. Tr"
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "We had been meaning to try the Leaside location of Against the Grain and finally went there for dinner on Friday. An attractive and pleasant space and good service, but the food was disappointing. Both dishes -- the fish tacos and the turkey burger -- were very bland, in spite of promises (and very small amounts) of a mango chutney on the tacos and a relish on the burger. No additional condiments were available. I suspect it's been a while since anyone in the kitchen tried these dishes. Fortunately, the beer selection was great -- beer from a tiny local brewery was on cask and other local brews were on draught."
    Dined on 5/9/2014
  • "Very average. Looks like a nice patio when weather gets better. "
    Dined on 5/6/2014
  • "The food was terrible. Did not expect that at all from a place like Against the Grain, at that price. I ordered a beet and goat cheese salad. The beets were in great big chunks, no seasoning. I couldn't even tell what the dressing was. Something of a cross between hummus and mustard. I can only think that perhaps the regular chef was away and the dishwasher had to quickly throw something together. Other items ordered by my group were steaks and a brunch platter. Both had absolutely no presentation or garnishing. Very unappealing to the eye. However the waiter was great."
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "Friendly greeting, lively atmosphere, could have been a bit quicker with finding out if more tea/coffee was required and took a long time to get the waiters attention in order to get the bill."
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "We very much enjoyed Easter, especially our grand kids. The chocolate egg hunt was fun for the kids & the staff made the experience even better. The food was good We will be back "
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "Every time I've been to ATG, the food's been consistently great! This time I ordered one of the specials, pork riblets, and the Southern Fried Chicken. I should've ordered something different for the app or main since both of them felt identical in texture and feel. It made it a boring dinner. That's still ok since by itself, the dishes were fine. It's priced well and a much better option compared to something like Origin North."
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "Went for lunch with the kids as the place is well suited for this, with spaced out booths and lots of open space between tables to fit high chairs and strollers. The kids menu had chicken fingers and pasta with butter, so was good. The menu for us was a bit restricted (unless you chose the burgers or sandwiches), as their salad selection was really poor and they only had the French Onion soup that wasn't very good (and extremely salty). Overall good if you want to have a good burger, but I don't think we'll go back as we've been there a few times and the selection hasn't changed. The service was also not that great as they took our orders and then forgot us for the rest of the meal once we were served....which was after a long time as well."
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "Six of us had lunch, four adults and two young children. Everyone tried something different so we had a good selection. The turkey clubhouse, burger and chicken sandwich were quite good but the fish tacos were very small and lacking in flavour. They were okay to eat but certainly not something I would order again. The children's menu was fine but at $12 each, pricier than elsewhere for what it was. Service was attentive and atmosphere good, with lots of light from the large windows. The patio looked inviting albeit not for yesterday!we will try that in warmer weather. "
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "The hostess staff here were disorganized and slow. He atmosphere is good and it's kids friendly. The food if you do anything outside of a burger is very weak. And they charge high prices -- so you feel over charges for what you get. There are so many good gastro pubs in toronto with amazing food. This is not one of them."
    Dined on 4/10/2014
  • "Beautiful place from top to bottom. Loved the decor and mood. Very pleasant and KNOWLEDGEABLE server (Cody). A fun place to relax."
    Dined on 3/28/2014
  • "Pleased to have an interesting lively place in Leaside but the service needs to improve. Our three orders included the Pickerel, Pork Chop and Signature hamburger. The Pickerel was good and arrived as ordered. The other two meals were incorrect and had to be returned. The manager was very attentive and the mistakes were addressed as quickly as possible - which was good. Will definitely try the restaurant again and hopefully things will be better next time."
    Dined on 3/26/2014
  • "We have been going to Against The Grain since it opened. They have an amazing selection of beer. They also bring samples of beer which is a great way to taste new beers."
    Dined on 3/20/2014
  • "We had a wonderful family brunch for 5 people, the eggs benedict was excellent as was the burger entrée. Three of us had been to dinner here previously and enjoyed the pickerel dinner as well. The ambience and service was very good as was the table set up and noise levels. There was enough privacy to have conversation and the energy in the restaurant was lovely. In addition to enjoying the food so very much it felt good to know where it came from."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
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