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The Springwood, Whitby, ON

The Springwood

4.9
4.9
601 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
1645 Dundas St E unit 1, Whitby, ON L1N 2K9

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Springwood can be summed up effectively as a neighborhood restaurant, whose values, regarding the menu, focus greatly on locally sourced ingredients, hyper-seasonality, regenerative farming practices and minimizing waste.

The restaurant is the brainchild of local entrepreneurs Matthew Simpson (Chef) and Jasmine Lee (General Manager). Partners in business and in life since 2007.

To further their knowledge of the Hospitality industry they made their way to Downtown Toronto, where they were able to hone their crafts working in upscale and well-known restaurants for nine years. The end goal was always assured though, that they would come back to the town that gave them their start and help bring a special space to the place that they grew up.

As you make your way inside, you will be met with warm wood, lush plant life and funky art deco accents. We want this space to feel as though you are stepping into our home and we welcome you all to Come Over for Dinner.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Matthew Simpson
  • Neighborhood
    Whitby
  • Cross street
    Dundas Street and Thickson Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

What 601 people are saying

The Springwood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Food

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Service

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Canadian

  • Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham

    Best Service

  • Durham

    Best Ambiance

  • Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Durham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Durham

    Romantic

  • Durham

    Good for special occasions

  • Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Springwood offers a "wonderful experience" with "delicious food and exceptional service." Featuring a "locally sourced and seasonal menu," guests rave about its "inventive and creative" dishes, "amazing" cocktails, and welcoming atmosphere. This "gem in Whitby" is perfect for special occasions or simply enjoying a "culinary destination."

601 Reviews
  1. Tyson

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    excellent food, great service. a bit noisy. 7 course meal was perfect

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  2. Sheryl VIP

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always everything at The Springwood is delicious. The cocktail and wine menu are amazing Because we love it so much had the smoked trout spread with homemade potato chips. The calamari and bread and butter. For our mains the steak and the most amazing fried chicken we have ever tasted. Spiced carrots and fries as our veg. Everything was incredible. Lots of leftovers for our group of three ! We shared three desserts and didn’t leave a crumb. Service was perfect. Can’t wait for our next special occasion meal to share there again !

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  3. Dr. Peter M

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Both service and food were exquisite. Chef manages to layer all ingredients in a given dish with deft perfection so that each and every one only serves to complement the next, without drowning it out. Very inventive and creative menu. Best restaurant in Durham - and it's not close. We will be back for sure. Hard to pick favorites, but a few highlights that stood out are the tuna crudo, the minette for the oysters with the crunchy pickle, providing an incredibly unique textural contrast, the duck liver mousse with maple syrup and blueberry compote, as well as the lamb cavatelli. All brilliant.

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  4. Maria

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m a big fan of this place! Took 2 friends who hadn’t been before and they loved it - the warm welcome from Jasmine, the ambience, the spicy margarita cocktail, the delicious food and the Sara experience! Can’t wait until my next visit.

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  5. Wendy

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We both chose ‘Come over for dinner’ with 4 courses to share. Sublime duck liver pate, yummy smoked trout dip, winter greens and beet salads, warm bread with grass fed butter, sweet mussels and scallops in cream chowder sauce, all beautifully presented and fully explained by our server Sarah. Topped off with innovative cocktails, Ontario wines, semi-freddo, plus espresso. Highly recommend

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  6. Karen

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding fine dining in Whitby! Locally sourced, Canadian inspired menu. So much attention to detail on the flavouring. We did a tasting menu - it was well paced and hearty! Out entire table loved everything about The Springwood! Can’t wait to go back!

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  7. Ruth

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food at Springwood exceeded our expectations ! By far the best dining experience we have ever had in the Durham region.

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  8. Jan

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit to The Springwood won’t be our last! Tasting menu was fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience.

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  9. Paige

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had heard that The Springwood was great, but experiencing it for ourselves really blew us away! From the atmosphere, to the staff (who truly love what they do), and food/drinks - it was an incredible experience. We opted for the tasting menu with 9 courses and it was such an amazing way to experience all the flavours and options they offer. I tried many foods I normally don’t eat and it was a really fun way to celebrate my birthday. We will definitely be back!

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  10. Annemarie

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful experience. Delicious food and exceptional service. Locally sourced ingredients and seasonal menu. Will definitely be returning.

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The Springwood is rated 4.9 stars by 601 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Springwood

1645 Dundas St E unit 1, Whitby, ON L1N 2K9

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dundas Street and Thickson Road
  • Neighborhood
    Whitby
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Matthew Simpson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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