FRANK @ The Art Gallery of Ontario

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Address:
317 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON M5T

Neighborhood:
Downtown/ Financial District

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Cuisine:
Comfort Food

Price: CAN$31 to CAN$50

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FRANK @ The Art Gallery of Ontario Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.ago.net/frank
Phone: (416) 979-6688
Hours of Operation: Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Jeff Dueck
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Private Room, Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar

Getting there

Cross Street: McCaul Street
Public Transit: St. Patrick Subway Station on the University line. 2 blocks east of University on south side of Dundas Street (at the intersection of McCaul St. and Dundas).
Parking: Street Parking

A word from FRANK @ The Art Gallery of Ontario

One of the Frank Gehry-designed spaces, FRANK restaurant is conveniently located on the first floor with access from Dundas Street. The restaurant is casual chic: modern Danish furnishings are paired with acrylic tabletops in a multitude of vibrant colours. Etched glass and vertical-grain Douglas… fir also accent the space. Jeff Dueck serves as executive chef at FRANK. Dueck’s passion and enthusiasm for all things food and wine mark him as one of the city’s most dedicated and creative chefs. With a dedication to using the best local produce, menus reflect seasonal changes and availability. Ingredients are sourced from the finest suppliers and farms, and are cooked simply to showcase the natural flavours of the food.
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Diners' Choice WinnerComfort Food
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch

FRANK @ The Art Gallery of Ontario - Best Restaurants in Downtown/ Financial District

Diner Reviews

"I visited the restaurant after the late night opening of AGO. Straight from art to dinner. Very convenient. The summerlicious menu was great!"
Dined on 7/9/2014
"This was some shock because we've eaten here before and it's been great, but they really dropped their standards for Summerlicious. My wife's cod fritters were salty, over-breaded and over-cooked; I had to go hunting for any pineapple in my pineapple salad; the quinoa burger was a mushy mess that fell apart and was served dry; the perch was decent but the portion was so small we thought it was an appetizer; and the desserts looked & tasted like they had been bought at the grocery store. A massive disappointment from a formerly good restaurant. We won't be back."
Dined on 7/9/2014
"The food was tasty and the servings pleasantly modest. Quality over quantity. We also enjoyed the airier ambiance of the second floor"
Dined on 7/9/2014
"Our dining experience at Frank was very enjoyable. Our server was friendly, courteous and very attentive. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Attractive decor, not too loud, and the background music (jazz/blues) was wonderful. We had a lovely time - the perfect ending to our afternoon at the gallery - and we would return."
Dined on 7/5/2014
"Staff very attentive and knowledgeable. A fair selection of dishes for brunch, including alcoholic (and non-) punch and fresh juices."
Dined on 7/6/2014
"We went for the Summerlcious and felt that the menu was limited with a few selections. The quality of the food, compared to the last time I went there (2011), was poor this time."
Dined on 7/5/2014
"The lunch menu was far more limited than ever before -- and we have dined at Frank various times over the years. If you liked breakfast fare (eggs) or a cheese steak, it was OK. But the interesting dishes of the past, like seafood tacos, or imaginative salads -- were missing. The service and ambiance, however, were excellent."
Dined on 7/5/2014
"Appetizer - cod fritter - way too salty. Main - lake Erie perch - way too oily. Dessert - berry bread pudding - too saucy and sour and take away the overall taste of the dessert. I tend to have a lower expectation for summerlicious meals but the meal was thoroughly disapppinting."
Dined on 7/4/2014
"Went here for the summerlicious promotion.the food isn't bad, but very small portions, and the regular menu is quite pricey at $40 or so for each main course. The decor is rather plain, which is odd, considering it is inside the AGO. Our server must have had a long day. While he was polite and courteous, his smile and his voice was not genuine."
Dined on 7/4/2014
"Food fine & makes a visit to AGO an event but our server really raised the experience...she was so personable."
Dined on 7/4/2014
"Our waiter was superb. He had excellent recommendations for selections for lunch and let us know when portions would be sufficient or not. We mentioned that we were celebrating a birthday and he brought us a complimentary dessert, which was so lovely."
Dined on 6/26/2014
"Franks was fantastic. The service was very professional the restaurant is nice and bright which can be a nice change for a restaurant these days. We had the salmon which was very slightly over cooked but still delicious and the crunchy daikon salad complimented the fish nicely. Also had the steak frites which was also just slightly over but also still tasty. We finished with the trio of desserts which were all very tasty and just the right amount for sharing. I would highly recommend, and we will definitely be back"
Dined on 6/27/2014
"Another truly enjoyable luncheon at Frank! I know my lunch partner was also very happy with the experience. Got a charge out of the dangerous hot sauce that came with the taco. (LOL)"
Dined on 6/24/2014
"This is our third Tuesday Night Wine Tasting at Frank, and each time we've come with friends, and happily met new people there who added so much to the evening. The service is at long tables, so inevitably the conversation gets neighbourly. We enjoy the wonderful food, taste and learn about wine, and enjoy the explanations given by Chef and the wine makers/importers. The dinner is multi course, with small plates that don't leave one feeling overly stuffed, each plate accompanied by a different wine. 5-6 glasses of wine on a Tuesday is definitely more than I usually indulge in, but it's worth the extra energy required to drag myself to my Wednesday am workout. These Frank Wine Tasting Tuesdays are the best delicious deal in town!"
Dined on 6/24/2014
"Our family finds Frank's to be a perfect lunch pairing with a visit to the AGO! Service and ambience are very congenial; food is good! We like to make a reservation for Frank to follow our visit to whatever special exhibit is on; then we can compare our impressions of the exhibit over a nice meal."
Dined on 6/20/2014
"A wonderful brunch and a great place for a special occasion, like Father's Day (as it was in my case), or any time!"
Dined on 6/15/2014
" Convenient, attractive space at the AGO that accepts reservations."
Dined on 6/15/2014
"The area around the AGO is filled with many office buildings on University and Dundas and if you are looking for a space that caters to enses and food this is it. Took someone who had not been before and they loved it"
Dined on 6/10/2014
"My daughter and I dined at Frank prior to an evening at the National Ballet. It was a special occasion since I was in town for a visit. The food was delicious and the lamb was cooked to perfection. Our server, an Irishman, was charming and attentive but with subtle touch. We enjoyed his humour and he helped enhance our dining experience. Our sole disappointment was that the mussels that were listed as available on the menu were not. We were able to share one serving but since they were so delicious, we regretted not having more. Otherwise, FRANK was a great dining experience and I have since recommended it to friends who frequently visit Toronto. "
Dined on 5/31/2014
"This restaurant delivers great and creative dishes. Combining lunch or dinner plus a visit to the AGO is a treat for yourself and your guests."
Dined on 6/4/2014
"We're from out-of-town: We've visited Frank's on several occasions, combining with our AGO experience. Frank's never disappoints: Food and fine service add to an always memorable event."
Dined on 5/31/2014
"We always enjoy going to Frank for dinner. Every single option on the menu is delicious and the prix fixe deal is well worth it. It always feels like a special great to have dinner and nice bottle of wine. The specialty coffees are a lovely way to end the evening. Time flies at Frank! We always end up closing the place. "
Dined on 5/30/2014
"I came here for lunch with my Mom who is from out of town before taking her to the gallery. The service was amazing, the bar staff were attentive and knowledgeable and whipped us up some very creative cocktails. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very relaxed and professional and the food was wonderful. We came during 'Burger Week' which was a nice promotion on top of their regular menu. I tried their vegan burger, which was quite filling and full of flavour. It came with a nice green salad that complimented the spices in the patty. We had a really fun dining experience here. Thank you to Jen and Hector for making our lunch a great experience, we will definitely be back!"
Dined on 5/28/2014
"Convenient, good eating right inside the Art Gallery of Ontario & named after AGO architect Frank Gehry. Innovative prix fixe & a la carte menu in a lovely space."
Dined on 5/28/2014
"I keep coming back and am consistently impressed. Why this place isn't mobbed I don't understand. The food is excellent, the service is always top notch (no matter who serves you) it's a very comfortable (real leather on the seating ) easy to get to location. The prices are very reasonable!"
Dined on 5/28/2014
"Great place! Relaxed atmosphere. Met old friends for lunch and we were treated very well by staff. Excellent disabled access and low noise level. Great food."
Dined on 5/23/2014
"My husband and I ate here on May 21 after seeing the Bacon and Moore exhibit (highly recommended). Dinner was delicious. He had the shrimp ceviche and steak frites and I had the wild mushroom panzanella salad and duck. The Californian Merlot we ordered was also excellent (one of the more complex merlots we've had). Our server was both friendly and efficient and the ambience was great. When my husband asked for some ordinary Hellman's mayo to go with his frites, they whipped him up some fresh mayonnaise."
Dined on 5/21/2014
"Good and friendly service. Nice lunch prix fixe. Great finance district lunch alternative, more laid back, yet classy."
Dined on 5/21/2014
"frank is and has everything i want in a dining experience. the food quality and taste are exceptional, fresh authentic, done to perfection, even a simple pancake is elevated to haute cuisine"
Dined on 5/18/2014
"I booked for Mothers Day brunch and was later advised that brunch was a buffet only. We are not buffet people but we decided to give it a shot. I always thought this restaurant subscribed to the 100 mile rule so we were surprised to see so much seafood...Perhaps that has changed. Overall though the food was good, especially the meat from Cumbrae. I have to say however that we were super shocked and disappointed to see one of the chefs pull out a box of ready made pancakes from Sysco with a giant "heat and serve" stamp. I understand that this was for the children's buffet which was substantially less expensive then the adult brunch but I mean, how expensive is it to make pancakes? Made me wonder what else was prepared off sight..."
Dined on 5/11/2014
"I really enjoy visiting Frank. The staff are very personable and professional, the food is excellent and the place is stylishly contemporary. A great place to visit with your friends in relative obscurity: Frank isn't trendy. "
Dined on 5/13/2014
"Always fun to go to Frank - great location and really good food. The brunch is fantastic. On Mother's Day in particular they had a wonderful, adventurous variety. Good service and the host Alex is a real gem."
Dined on 5/11/2014
"The restaurant served our purpose of being close to the AGO, and the food was very good, though I was expecting to find the prix fixe meals and hadn't realized these were not served on Saturday, so I was a little disappointed with the selection. I was also disappointed to note that a full 3 pages of the 5-page menu was given over to alcoholic beverages and the wine list. Kind of made my stomach sour. Our waitress was experienced, and definitely knew what she was doing, but I felt more like a commodity to her than a customer. Overall, this place was not quite what I'd hoped, felt it lacked personality, and I likely won't return. "
Dined on 5/10/2014
"Imaginative presentation of good food, efficiently served. Ideal for a pre-visit lunch at the Art Gallery or for hosting your guest."
Dined on 5/8/2014
"Following our visit to the gallery for the morning, we enjoyed a well-prepared and tasty lunch. The food was innovative and we enjoyed both the omelet and the vegan burger. The service was helpful, friendly and courteous. Our only criticism was the noise level, not helped in our case by being seated right beside the hostess station and the door to the street ....the related noise level as well as the very animated conversation from the table of four next to us (too close) made it difficult to have a conversation without almost shouting. Otherwise, it was enjoyable."
Dined on 5/8/2014
"Excellent food and great service. Staff was friendly, attentive. Fun and tasty cocktails. Fun and delicious spot."
Dined on 5/6/2014
"My boss took me to FRANK to celebrate my birthday, and it was every bit the treat I hoped it would be. The food was delicious, the service was great and the ambience was lovely. The only snag was at the end when it took a while to get the cheque. It wasn't the waitresses fault; we could tell she was very busy. Other than that, the experience was perfect!"
Dined on 5/2/2014
"we love coming to Frank and seeing the newest AGO exhibit. THe menu is short but everything is delicious. THe room is light and pretty. And service is always good, the staff are attentive and 'chat' appropriately (not too much but a little )"
Dined on 5/3/2014
"One of the most reliably lovely places to eat in Toronto"
Dined on 5/2/2014
"I ordered the prix fixe menu. There were 2 starter choices, one of which was a nice coleslaw. My main dish also came with the same coleslaw as the side dish. I was disappointed with that - there is only so much coleslaw that one wants to eat. They shouldn't offer a coleslaw starter if they're serving that with the main dish. This was not clear on the menu. The main dish was delicious and so was the sticky toffee desert. Service was great. "
Dined on 5/1/2014

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