Woods Restaurant & Bar

Just went out after dinner, the food was very good, nothing memorable, the place was very nice, service was attentive, parking is close by, nothing bad to speak of, but nothing to rave about.

We had a large group of 8 people, and they didn't miss a beat. The food came out quickly but not rushed, and the staff was attentive to every need. I had the elk, and it was melt in your mouth good! I'd definitely go back on my next visit to Toronto.

Amazing food, ambiance, and service. World class restaurant. Can’t say enough good things about this find. I was at the Omni and found it on open table. Great place to take a small group of 2-4.

Worst restaurant experience ever, and I've been to Applebee's. I was very excited to eat here, since I love discovering everything Canadian. When we got there the waiter seemed friendly enough at the beginning, making a few recommendations, and the greeter/hostess was a gem, actually. But the food was just not prepared well. I went with a friend, and we ordered scallops and foie gras to start. I generally like foie gras but found theirs disappointing, served on a tiny piece of bread. The scallops had a nice sear at the top, but were unfortunately uncooked at the bottom. When we mentioned the under-cooked scallops to the waitstaff, all we were told was, "we've never had complaints before." Then the main course came--I had tuna, which looked OK but I didn't really get to try it as my companion's fish order was cooked firm on the outside but raw on the inside. I couldn't believe it, and I wish I'd taken a picture of it but at that point all she wanted to do was leave. The waiter wouldn't even make eye contact with us after seeing and hearing our displeasure, though as I mentioned, the greeter came over and was incredibly kind to us, I must say. She seemed very sincere in her apologies, but it just wasn't enough, so we tipped the busboy (not the waiter!) and left. It was quite an uncomfortable experience, I am very glad it is over. If you've been to this restaurant and did not like it, trust me, this is not a typical Canadian experience. I had chosen to take my friend here and was quite embarrassed. Too bad. Also, the place was quite loud, so if you're looking for a quiet experience you likely won't find it there.

The hostess, our server Rachel, and everyone else we came in contact with were great. We were treated very well with friendly, prompt service and the food was fantastic. Would highly recommend this restaurant, we do plan on returning.

Wonderful experience, food was great and so was the wine! Definitely recommend the crispy kale - melts in your mouth!

The restaurant was not very crowded, the staff were very friendly and accommodating with menu customisation. Surprise amuse bouche was fantastic, almost better than the ordered menu items. Service was great and food was good. Yellow fin tuna could have used a bit more salt, but overall a great meal.

Amazing Flank, excellent service.

Everything was great: food, wine, service. Ricardo when and extra mile and extended his hospitality even further by treating our team to a special club cocktail experience!

Our server was great, however dinner took way too long to arrive, the only app our table had was oysters and dinner was delivered a few minutes after 9, we got there at 730. My steak was over done and the veggies very very oily. The server did compensate with a glass of wine, very thoughtful. The chicken cordon bleu was cold, the other two dishes seemed good.

Amazing restaurant with absolutely outside service! The staff will always take care of you in any way possible. Everyone is very polite and friendly and and ensures that you have the best experience you can. The food is amazing and everything tastes very comforting yet unique at the same time! The main with with chicken was amazing! The cocktails were unique as well and quite tasty. I would definitely recommend Woods to anyone and everyone, its such a wonderful experience and perfect for an occasion with family or friends!

Went for lunch, 12:30, you ran out of two menu items, halibut and oysters I believe, that was disappointing. I had carpaccio for an app, way too small of a portion. Service was very good. Compared to other spots in the neighbourhood you are on the pricey side.

excellent food and service

A ‘hidden’ gem in Toronto. Very good attentive service and great food of European finesse.

The food and service were great!

We went to Woods based on the reviews. We weren’t disappointed. James was great. Very attentive staff. Nice atmosphere, great drinks and delicious food.

Food was good but expensive for what it was. Service and ambiance were perfect.

Our dinner at Woods was outstanding. We had a prime table and the food was excellent. Our waiter matched up the wines perfectly with each our of courses. For starters, we had soup, beef carpaccio and oysters and for our mains the elk and chicken cordon blue. To say our plates were clean at the end of the meal would be an understatement. Excellent. While we didn't have desert, we were having such an enjoyable time that we stayed around to enjoy some craft beers to finish our evening.

I would highly recommend Woods.

Food got better with ever bite. Limited menu but it offers something for everyone and is a great experience. Delicious cocktails and appetizers.

Lovely ambience. This is my second visit and would definitely come back.

Yummy as always. Service is exceptional.will return, of course

I would’ve loved more organic options, but the organic salad I had was delicious and everyone in our party loved their food. Ambiance & service were great. Would go again & have already recommended it to a friend.

Enjoyed this restaurant. Nice Canadian Flare. Very spacious unlike a lot of restaurants in Toronto these days which I find are quite cramped. Waiter was kind and efficient.

Woods is a gem. One of the most creative menus with food served with exceptional care. We look forward to our next meal!

Amazing food and service. Game meat and a seasonal menu were fantastic. For the price it was definitely worth it. Wine list was a little on the pricey side but overall the service and everything was perfect.

I went to this restaurant with my family while they were on vacation in Toronto and we absolutely loved it! Great food, great service, great decor, we loved it so much that we had to go back for dinner the night before my family returned home. Their watermelon salad and roasted corn ravioli is to die for! If you drive there is a parking lot right in front of the restaurant

The food is excellent and the level of service is top notch.

The service was disorganized and food was average.

What a wonderful restaurant. Our food was superb and the service fantastic. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nice evening out with a partner or friends.

Duck was impeccable. I love that this restaurant adds little chef treats in between your orders

The food was excellent. Homemade ravioli was a highlight; very, very well done. It was nice to have a amuse bouche - nice touch. We were a little let down on the sustainability of the food sources but were able to order around that. Service was good. Venue is cute on a side street; romantic.

Second time in a month and another memorable dinner. Thank you!

Service was fantastic! Loved the atmosphere and the whole vibe of the restaurant. Menu was very original and it was difficult to make a choice because everything looked good. Our waiter was so personable and knowledgeable. We will definately make sure to go again next time we are in Toronto.

Best restaurant I've been to! Pricey but definitely worth it for the unbelievable flavour combinations, tasty beverages and amazing service!

Firstly - difficult access as I have mobility issues.
The waiters were polite but the food didn’t live up to the previous reviews we had read.
The speciality bread was bland - 2 thin slices of cold bread.
The amuse bouche - very tasty
The first courses
- elk tartare - tasty
- fois gras - arrived as a seared whole liver - not what I expected ! but my husband found it tasty
Main courses
- chicken cordon bleue - only lukewarm so not as delicious as it could have been
- duck - arrived hardly cooked - far more rare the ‘pink’ - it was returned to the kitchen but came back with hardly any improvement as is was just off cold
- crispy kale side dish - also just off cold!!
The waiter was very apologetic- offered extra wine & complementary desert + no charge for the dishes we couldn’t eat.
However overall a very disappointing meal in a well recommended restaurant - such a shame

Fantastic food! We even had a few complimentary extras, which were also delicious! Highly recommended.

The service we received was impeccable and the timing of drinks, appetizers, entrees and dessert was excellent. The drinks were well-made and tasty. The food was perfectly cooked and fresh, with inventive ingredients and preparation. Delicious and good value.

salad portions were generous and reported to be very fresh and tasty. My duck was perfectly cooked and the bernaise was smooth and not overwhelming. asparagus side dish was nicely cooked. plain. The steak, yellowfin and halibut were all said to be cooked and seasoned well and the steak was as ordered. The frites side dish was actually simple potato wedges and rather underwhelming. Overall, we all enjoyed our dinners, and each was not only delicious, each was atteactively plated. desserts were lively to look at and very nice. small portions, but so rich and full of flavour, any more would have been too much. Our waiter was friendly, had a sense of humour and very helpful- great service. Said the place was a little.slow.in summer as they didnt have a patio, but we were happy to get out of the heat and humidity.

Worth a trip if you are already in the neighborhood. Nice eclectic atmosphere and good service.
Menu is small as is wine by the glass. Food is good though.

Restaurant recorded me as a no show. Corrected with help from OpenTable but first time this has happened.