Hopgood's Foodliner Restaurant - Toronto, ON

Hopgood's Foodliner

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Address:
325 Roncesvalles Avenue
Toronto, ON M6R 2M6

Neighborhood:
Roncesvalles

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: CAN$30 and under

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Hopgood's Foodliner Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.hopgoodsfoodliner.com
Email: hopgood.geoff@gmail.com
Phone: (416) 533-2723
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Thursday - Monday: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Payment Options: MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood
Executive Chef: Geoff Hopgood
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Private Party Facilities: Hopgood"s Foodliner is proud to offer guests the opportunity to host special events of 10 - 15 people in our very own Oyster Shack. Where you and your party can feast on seafood with your own private Chef and Server. Opening mid November!
Private Party Contact: Jenny (416) 533-2723

Getting there

Cross Street: Grenadier Road
Public Transit: Street car - Grenadier
Subway - Dundas west
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Street parking is easily found on Roncesvalles or many of the surrounding side streets.

A word from Hopgood's Foodliner

Hopgood's Foodliner is a contemporary east coast restaurant located in the beautiful Roncesvalles area of Toronto.
Chef Geoff Hopgood strives to source the freshest and highest quality seafood from Canada's Maritime Coast. He also works closely with local organic farmers to bring our guests… naturally raised meats and vegetables, the best Ontario has to offer!
Hopgoods takes great pride in serving naturally made wines, from ancient European vines, and boasts a cocktail list reminiscent of the per prohibition era.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerSeafood
Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies

Diner Reviews

"We were looking for somewhere to go in the city after the bike show and someone, much younger than we are, suggested this place, very busy, buts they took our reservation for the bar and we shared a terrific meal....ordering as we ate, until there was no more room in the stomach! You have to like see food, scallops, shrimp, tuna, and lots of great flavours, especially the chowder. Not inexpensive, but fair for what you get"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Poorlu lit, loud music. Over priced and rude host! Will never go back again!"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"This was innovative comfort food served with a casual and confident vibe. My husband love the new buck a shuck oyster option (I don't like oysters but loved the lobster salad that he ordered with one of them!), Puff PIG was excellent - but rich so pace yourself, and the sweetbreads were a nice surprise. Even the richest and most savoury dishes and flavours had a freshness to them, and we enjoyed that... apple "slaw" with PIG and foie gras, fresh dill sauce and radishes with fried sweetbreads, etc. Foodliner is a new favourite spot for us, and an excellent option in Roncie village."
Dined on 2/24/2014
"I took my partner here for his birthday and we found the servers were excellent (friendly, on top of everything, thorough explanations of the menu & what it entails). The food came out extremely fast, which was also impressed. Our drinks were excellent, our appetizers were excellent & the dessert was amazing. However, we ordered a special that night (Pork Shoulder) and we very unimpressed by it, which was unfortunate because this was our first dining experience at Hopgoods. Would we go back? I think so? But I'm not really sure, as it was quite pricey to not really enjoya main. This can be a bit of a turn off."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Hopgood's serves up some extremely tasty and interesting seafood based comfort food. Staff is excellent and cocktails are tasty and solid. Best thing about this place though, without a doubt, is the interesting menu that is always changing and the unreal daily specials. Specials are wiped off the board as they sell out of them so head earlier if you don't want to miss anything. Can't miss items: smoked mackerel oat cakes, donairs, and puff daddy & the notorious P.I.G."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"My husband and I came for Valentine's day and we were not disappointed. We had a reso for 7:30 and were seated immediately. Service was friendly and efficient. I'm ranking the dishes as follows: 1) Roasted Lobster - one of the best I have had, so delicious and buttery - great value for $30! 2) Halifax donairs - bigger than I imagined, meat was moist, flatbreads soft 3) East coast oysters - so fresh, nice mignonette 4) Octopus - I am a sucker for octopus; this was cooked very well, although plating seemed rushed 5) Cape Breton Snow Crab - good but hard to heat We also had several cocktails: good but *very* expensive at an average of $16 a pop. Loved the 'Nouveau Mot'. Overall great food. We will be returning!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Took a friend for her birthday who is originally from New Brunswick so the 'pairing' was perfect! She also received a complimentary sparkling wine which was a nice touch. The staff was also very attentive and our waiter was very enthusiastic and a great 'salesman'. The private room at the back is a great idea for a small party—i'm keeping that in mind! The food was great! Fresh oysters, the Octo was excellent and the lobster bisque was the best I've ever had. One thing—the menu is definitely not for those on a low sodium diet. Fine for one night, though!"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Great Menu. Service was good, a little slow. Puff Daddy & Notorious PIG dish is a MUST. Banana Nut dessert was absolutely amazing. Drinks are pricey 15-20$ per cocktail. Dinner for 2 was about $150-$200. Must try some of the specials, they have a handful daily. Overall, delicious food, definitely worth trying out. We will definitely be back"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We've been to Hopgood's many times - food is always terrific. Menu is innovative, changing often with unique offerings. Will be back soon!"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"The food was excellent, loved the vibe in the restaurant...Everyone looking after us very friendly attentive and new the menu well, offered great suggestions...had a wonderful night"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"The food was amazing. On par with momofuku. However our 7:30 reservation was not ready when we arrived, we were seated after 15 minutes and then they took another 20 to come see us, our first food which was a raw dish we didn't get until 8:20. The server was friendly enough but just not ver attentive throughout the night."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Went for the first time last night to this high end comfort food restaurant as a party of 4.- - Cool vibe, great food ($$$), good time. Arrived at 6:30 pm surprised to see items already crossed off of the blackboard given our early dining time. The restaurant has a cool vibe, however, it was a bit hard to read the menus as a bit dark. Service was fair, took us awhile to get our bill when our time was up. The door line was long and with bulky coats and people could be managed a bit tighter as to not distract current diners. The one item we looked forward to was the Digby scallops from NS on the menu only to find that they took that off the menu a few weeks replaced by Alaskan scallops - dish was smaller than featured on website but good."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Hi there, I can see why there's hype about this place. We just had a couple of unfortunate mistakes. First, while the server pointed out that the mackeral/oatcakes was prepared in lard, he forgot to point out that there was bacon on the casear salad (which was delish). We were being patient but unfortunately waited a few minutes to get a fresh plate for my non meat eating friend. The food was either good or great. I thought the bread pudding was the item that was most disappointing dish. Just too plain. Thought the room was just a touch too dark too"
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Casual, unpretentious service and a warm atmosphere make this spot particularly cosy during winter. The same characterizes the menu of homey east coast fare taken to a new level. Simple apps like the smoked mackerel on oatcakes and molasses bread shouldn't be missed. Same goes for the donairs and whatever summer or winter salad is on offer. The Cape Breton snow crab is exquisite in its freshness and simplicity."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"Great food and efficient friendly service. It's easy to understand its popularity. The food is very unique and well executed. BUT...they have a terrible Friday and Saturday night policy - reservations are booked for 1.5 hours! Are you kidding me?! The best restaurants in the city book for two hours. As it turned out, we did not have to leave until 2.25 hours. But, I have to be honest, this policy will make think twice about going back. In my experience, when restaurants become so full of themselves, it signals the beginning of the end. That would be a shame though because the food and service are very good."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"This is a great neighbourhood restaurant. It's a bit pricey for what amounts to upscale comfort food, so perhaps not crucial for a drive across town (like for us). Smoked mackerel on oatcakes were delicious - smokey and tangy. Molasses bread was moist and definitely tasted of molasses - but $3 for essentially two slices? Cold leeks with side stripe shrimp was fresh and light. Brussels sprout Caesar salad was a pleasant variation on the usual. And the donairs were worth the hype. BBQ pork chop with fried egg was competent, but unremarkable. The desserts were also great: fresh donut holes with coffee ice cream; banana bread with Nutella, salted caramel, and brown butter sabayon."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"We had a group of 4 which allowed us to try a number of dishes. They were all exceptional or very good. We especially loved the molasses bread and seafood chowder. One thing to be aware of is that a couple of the main dishes (like the scallops, which were delicious) have a smaller serving size so you should order a side dish. I think our server was Ben and he did an amazing job. We can’t wait to go back."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"Four old school chums reunited at Hopgood's enjoyed interesting cocktails, sampling and sharing the small dishes which were all beautifully prepared and presented and very tasty. The Brussels sprout Caesar salad was delicious as were the shrimps and the rare tuna. The service was excellent: friendly and attentive and well-timed. I have food allergies and our waiter really made me feel as though my needs would be taken card of - which they were! The atmosphere seems quite modern and lively, if somewhat noisy. It appears that music is played quite loudly in the background so diners need to raise their voices in order to hear each other. That is really my only criticism. I definitely plan on returning to this terrific spot."
Dined on 1/27/2014
"Though all the food was very good, the service was a bit spastic. Too many people were servicing our table, and the one server didn't know what the last one had just told us."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Lobster, crab, oyster and clam tower $90 , well worth it. $13 pork sausage on creamed cabbage, our six yr old ate it all and askedasked for more. Octapus ( like ocean steak) , molasses bread $3( amazing) , $14 donairs were the best I've had. The only dish we were not excited about was the steak tartare$20. I would defintely go back"
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Interesting combinations but flavours disappointed. confusion between what is an appetizer and main portions meant I was I left hungry after two. $25 plates and our entire table were similar. I'd reco for drinks and appetizers but not dinner"
Dined on 1/17/2014
"We got a last minute reservation on a Friday night and were not disappointed. We had the tuna scallops, octopus, and of course donairs. We had high expectations set by friends and were not disappointed. Sat at the bar and had good recommendations on wine from the bartender And good chat about the maritimes too. Go!"
Dined on 1/17/2014
"I've been to Hopgood's Foodliner twice, each time to celebrate a birthday, and I have been completely pleased and impressed each time. The base of each dish is so fresh and quality, and then there are the thoughtful additional elements in terms of sides and sauces. And finally, the amazing, invested staff make communication easy which keeps food at the centre of a Hopgood's dining experience. Thanks very much!"
Dined on 1/12/2014
"Delicious food! Really great restaurant. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves east coast food."
Dined on 1/12/2014
"We opted to try this restaurant because of the great reviews on Open Table, and we are so glad we did. Really creative takes on Nova Scotia fare. Every dish was excellent! Service was first rate, and we'll definitely be back."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"We had four different menu items and they were all wonderful."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"Fantastic food. Eclectic, fresh, creative. Wine list is very short but well thought out. Service was fantastic, everyone willing to help out and answer questions in a knowledgable way. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be back."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"This place did not meet our expectations of being one of Toronto's top dining destination. Food was mediocre but ingredients were fresh. Not a memorable experience."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"Food was delish. Recommend going with 4-6 people and sharing the dishes. Our waiter, Ben, was great. Energetic, excited about the food, and extremely helpful. Must haves include the Halifax Donairs, Puff Daddy & Notorious P.I.G., The Octo, and Crispy Toffee."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"Delicious food, excellent service, sound system a bit loud"
Dined on 1/5/2014
"I tried to make reservations twice before and finally was able to book something. I had read all the reviews and was so looking forward to some new and innovative food. I was quite disappointed. One of the specials was "lobster ribs". Intriguing right? They were essentially the part the legs attach to seasoned with a tasty breading and fried. They tasted OK but they were really inedible because it was all shell and cartilage. I had these dumplings (like po' boys) with fois gras and a prune sauce (or maybe it was plum) but it was way too sweet and heavy. My husband had he don air which was delicious, but there was nothing special about it - it was just an expensive east coast donair. I will likely never go back."
Dined on 10/17/2013
"Some of the dishes we had were quite unique and tasted wonderful. Some others left a bit to be desired... It was a bit of a hit and miss dinner. The prices were also quite high especially the fact that not all the dishes were all that good."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"Our dining experience was fantastic. Not only was the food wonderful, we had an amazing wine recommendation and the service was impeccable. The staff was friendly, helpful, and passionate about their food. The puff daddy/notorious P.I.G. Is a must-try. We will be going back for sure."
Dined on 1/3/2014
"Everything was exceptional, delicious amazing flavours. The service was absolutely brilliant. The only thing that disappointed was the one dish which had actually brought us to the place and that was the crab dip. Thank you so much for the wonderful food experience. We had the octopus terrine and scallops on special, the notorious P.I.G and the pork shoulder and the banana nut desert. It was all fantastic. The only thing we were disappointed about was the crab dip which we had heard so much about. I hate saying this because I know it is chefs grandmothers recipe but the one we were served was dry and quite bland. We were so excited about the crab dip."
Dined on 1/3/2014
"Amazing service from start to finish. The food despite coming a bit slow was cooked perfectly. We didn't get to try the notorious PIG because an ingredient was sold out. Will definitely have to return to try some more dishes. It is a new favourite restaurant of mine :)"
Dined on 1/3/2014
"Dinner for 4 at Hopgood's Foodliner was an absolute delight. Service is friendly and knowledgeable without a hint of pretension. The evening started with a perfectly made Manhattan, and the wine list is built to please. The food was simply perfect. We pretty much ordered one of everything on the menu - Notorious and the PIG was a huge hit, as were the Halifax Donairs. I highly recommend the leeks as well. We will return again."
Dined on 1/2/2014
"Enjoyed a lovely and relaxing evening at Hopgood Foodliner with my husband. This restaurant has managed to elevate east coast cuisine with an unpretentious flair. The Digby scallops' preparation was masterfully executed and the puree that accompanied the octopus was a perfect fit. The substantive liquor offerings and expert mixology were fantastic. 2 negatives - the crab dip appetizer was delicious, but a bit salty so the pairing with Triscuit crackers made for an overly salty appetizer. Another option might be considered instead of the crackers. A second negative is the meagre options for reasonably priced wines by the glass - more wines in the $8-12 price point would be welcome."
Dined on 1/2/2014
"In a small place, food that is better than average in Toronto. We came for the food and were not disappointed."
Dined on 6/22/2013
"That's what my friend told me who is a foodie.......so I tried Hopgoods and was blown away! How do they do it? Such a melange of flavours .....so delicately intertwined and presented......the wine was beautiful! I had 3 courses and felt perfectly satisfied, not too full, not too empty.....just right! It is expensive....it does get loud as the evening goes on, but obviously a very popular spot! Unique."
Dined on 12/19/2013
"Way too expensive for the quality and quantity served. 3 foodies, paid 160 each and left hungry and disappointed. Do not get the seafood tower, unless you're in the mood for some overpriced seafood. Go to Rodneys"
Dined on 12/19/2013

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