Local 1794

Loved this place, the atmosphere, the service, the food… all great. And nice to have a place thats walkable. We had the delicious calamari (incredibly tender), and fish tacos to start. Then the grilled caesar (a touch boring), and the arugula and eggplant pizza (was excellent). Will definitely be back.

I’ve eaten out a LOT since I came to Toronto for a week and this was probably my favorite place. From the atmosphere and clientele to the food and the service. everything was top notch. Best experience at a restaurant my entire trip.
Luckily we arrived a little bit early as there were people but not a lot. That soon changed because after maybe 15 minutes the place was packed and people were waiting outside for a table. and it was on a Wednesday night! That goes to show you how much of a gem this place was. We were seated and our server, I believe whose name was Patricia, greeted us and for the remainder of our evening was nothing but a delight. Was extremely attentive, on point when it came to what we asked for and an all around pleasure to have as a server.
I was browsing their menu and it was just the right size. My friends ordered their Charcuterie Board and Fish Tacos. I tried the Charcuterie board and I was amazed by everything. It was quite large and could easily feed four people as a starter. I didn’t try the Fish Tacos but everyone else was raving about it so I assume it was great.
Now I never ever say this. but I will say it this one time. I don’t usually eat meats other than the staples of pork, chicken and beef. not because I don’t want to but because I’ve never been able to. When I was looking at the entrees I came across the Caveman Game Board which was described as «Wild boar smoked sausage, smoked venison and elk biftekia». I’ve never had any of those meats and I decided to get it just to see if I’d like it. BEST DECISION I’VE EVER MADE AT A RESTAURANT. The dish was absolutely fantastic. Everything was cooked to perfection. The white and orange carrots were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were delicious. The star of the show for me was the wild boar sausage. That thing should be illegal it was so addicting. The venison and elk were scrumptious! I kicked myself for not trying any of these meats before! I devoured the whole thing and I wasn’t even that hungry. For 27 dollars you will get a very satisfying meal out of it. It was beautifully presented too (see picture for reference).
For dessert, I had their bread pudding. It was good but not the best I’ve ever had. I personally found it to be a little harder than most but that doesn’t mean it didn’t do the job of being delicious and ending a great meal. The manager Victor was also another great aspect of the restaurant. He came by our table numerous times and had such a pleasant demeanor. He was friendly, attentive and genuinely seemed to care that we had the best experience we could have and he did a great job. I can now see why this place was packed on a Wednesday night. What a gem of a restaurant.

I’m not one to write a review namely because I’ve never dined at an establishment where I’ve truly enjoyed each item ordered. I’m a seasoned vegetarian and admittedly give this place tops marks all around. From the service, to the ambiance, food, and management… This place is a new gem to the Toronto landscape. The owner, Harry, happened to be on site and personally came over to ensure that all was to my liking. I’m looking forward to dining here again soon. Will definitely will bringing my vegetarian family and meat eating friends here too. Two thumbs up, Local 1794.

Great spot! Another great addition for the «east of Greenwood» area of Toronto.
Great service, wonderful menu prepared with expertise, clean, cool, tasteful and inventive décor. Well trained staff, polite. Nice clientele. Good wine, spirit and beer selection. Polished glasses. Comfortable bar seats, large tables as well as booths. Priced exactly right for this area.
Really enjoyed it! Large TV at the bar that we could watch the game while eating our fabulous meal! Note: this is not a sports bar!
Will absolutely be back!

I have yet to eat a disappointing meal here, and I’ve visited a few different times. The duck leg confit is a highlight, with crispy skin and tender meat served over creamy beans. Also the burger is outstanding — they won’t go the Allen’s route and cook it medium rare, but they do top it with an addictive chipotle mayo and lovely bacon. Basically everything we’ve tried here has been delightful, with no missteps. Also, every single time we’ve visited, they’ve had Turner Classic Movies playing above the bar. For this alone, I would keep coming back. In fact they’re lucky I’m not in every day, just ordering endless cups of coffee and watching television.

Fantastic craft beer selection. Their pizzas are among the best in the city. Friendly staff and excellent service.

Fantastic. I’ve been here a few times and sampled much of the menu. Everything is well prepared and delicious. I really love the vegetarian meatballs.
Staff are pleasant. Service is quick and thorough. Aurally comfortable (haven’t been there with the patio door closed yet.)
Enjoy!

Being here in a busy Friday night, the waitresses and waiters are amazing! They’re not only efficient, friendly but also pleasantly helpful.
Beer always helps as a thirst quencher to kick start the night! I decided to order pasta, as it’s always my safe to go to food whereas my friend had a classic burger. Not only were the portions I’m good size, not the taste is delicious. The pasta was not too crazy creamy, but it had great decent spinach and smoked chicken which goes well with the cream base pasta. The only thing missing is a dash of pepper. If you’re around this neighbourhood and think this is yet your another local pub. Think again, food is delicious, waiters and waitresses gives you amazing services (remember it’s a busy Friday night) it’s a secret place that people around this neighbourhood don’t want you to know about. I heard the pizzas are yummy too and dessert menu changes. Try it, to know it.

I’m giving this review 5 stars despite the spotty service because the chef made me a delicious off-​menu vegan entrée. I’d asked about this when I made the reservation since there was no main that I could eat aside from a salad and it was clear some thought went into it. The service was friendly, but inexperienced.

I expected a lot from Local 1794 based on the Unilocal reviews, but we were disappointed. The highlight of our dinner was undoubtedly the pork-​topped poutine — the best we had on our tour of the Ontario region. We also really enjoyed the kale salad. But nothing else stood out. We tried a few different cocktails and were underwhelmed. The burger was nothing special, nor was the boar sausage pizza, despite sounding really interesting.
Admittedly, our experience was particularly marred by the ridiculously slow bar service, which was totally out of synch with the food service. We didn’t get our first drinks until we were finishing our appetizers, and our second drinks came as we were finishing our meal. Our waiter said this was a highly unusual circumstance due to an absent bartender, which I buy, but it didn’t lessen our overall disappointment that things didn’t measure up to our expectations. We left without trying dessert, which is a highly unusual call for our 15-​year-​old son. In a word, meh.

I am so glad this little gem is in our neighborhood. It’s a cute spot with booths, tables and bar. They even have outdoor seating.
We were promptly seated at the front beside the wine display. My only issue was the light from the booth was annoying. We attempted to cover it. If you can dim that it would be fantastic. (Hence the 4 star otherwise I’d give you 5).
Our server was attentive and super nice. We ordered the Cesar salad — tasty and a piZza each. — well done.
A great selection of craft beer and wine.
We are coming back.

It’s pretty rare to find any decent dining options east of Coxwell on the Danforth. In a stretch where feasting is limited to McDonald’s or some grimey wino bar serving petrified chicken wings eck! Thank goodness Local 1794 has come around to stir things up and gentrify the local tastebuds.
It’s a cozy place not much on size with a handful of booths some tables littered about, and a lengthy bar so don’t be surprised to find the Local a packed house on a Saturday night.
This particular Saturday we were seated at the bar which was perfect as my husband got to oogle and marvel at the uniquely curated selection of interesting taps. Who says sitting at the bar’s a bad thing, we got to sample a surprisingly tasty peanut butter and jelly flavoured stout from Sawdust Brewery in Portland which was pretty ace.
Our appetizer of crabcakes with an apple celery slaw was l accompanied with a lovely piquant aioli garnished with a crisp and briney caper berry which added a nice juicy crunch. My meal consisted of the Wild Mushroom Risotto and usually I’m not a great fan of risotto dishes, but this,*THIS* was a beautifully executed risotto! Gorgeously buttery creamy and a little nutty flavoured and cooked to a perfect texture. This is how all risotto should aspire to taste, absolutely divine!
True to his Neanderthalist carnivorous tendancies my hubby ordered the Caveman’s Game Board and with all that grunting and lip smacking I can only assume his baser appetite was well satiated by the meat-​tastic gaminess of his meal.
Overall I’d say that Local has brought some well curated flavour to a neighbourhood in desperate need of gastronomical upheaval I give it 3.75 stars

First time I came here I didn’t really have much in terms of expectations, but interior and ambience took me back when sat down at the bar. The staff is always super nice and quick, and usually find myself Shazaming the music.
They have a great beer selection for a decent price. My favourites are the Mac n Cheese, Seafood Linguini (lots of seafood) and Calamari. The poutine is great value if you want something small to eat.

A brilliant addition to the neighbourhood! I’ve been several times in the last month and can tell you that I am impressed! The décor and service are top shelf! Craft beers and decent wine list, but more impressively the food is incredible and reasonably priced! My only recommendation would be the addition of a kids menu, as there are a ton of parents begging for a quality meal in the area! They have everything from charcuterie boards, burgers, and a Mac & cheese that are all killer good!

I live down the street, and this is quickly becoming a favourite gastropub of ours. We’ve been three times and they never disappoint. Service is excellent, food is even better, and they have a generous selection of beers — what more could you want?
My favourites on the menu include the calamari, the macaroni and cheese, and the wild boar pizza. I love comfort food and they have the best mac and cheese I’ve ever had — creamy, cheesy, and left me comfortably full but not over the top.
Definitely worth a visit!

Great taps, great food. Went for a friend’s birthday and hadn’t ever heard of this place. It’s kind of in no-man’s land as far a bars & restaurants go on the Danforth. What a surprise! The place was packed, great tap selection and the mussels and poutine were very good. It’s a perfect local and even worth a trip if you don’t live just down the street. I’d go back for sure.

Local 1794 has real quality food in a pleasant atmosphere tucked away on the eastern edge of the Danforth past Coxwell Station. The high point was the food itself, but the strong service, pleasant venue, and respectable drink lists backed it up.
The FOOD: First of all, I have to say portions are good and sizes are reasonable. Two rather hungry guys split 3 dishes and had a pretty tough time finishing them.
~~Calamari ($ 11) was by far the highlight of the night. You could tell that sometime that very day, someone had cut up a very fresh squid, dredged it a beautiful buttermilk batter, and subsequently fried it to perfection. The habanero aioli (it’s not too spicy) is a wonderful accompaniment. Perhaps the best calamari I’ve ever had.
~~Charcuterie Board ($ 16 for 2 persons): a nice assortment of meats and cheeses including some delicious prosciutto. An unusual addition was fruit, in our case apples and strawberries. Very nice portions, really appetizer size for 3 – 4 people. The only downside is the server didn’t tell us what any of the components were when it was dropped off… just left to make an educated guess.
~~Wild Boar Pizza ($ 17): a very nice pizza from toppings to crust. The gaminess of the wild boar is complemented by the deep flavors of house-​smoked bacon and the creaminess of fior di latte. The crust is perfectly finished to a delicious crisp in their wood-​burning oven. Beats the pants off Pizzeria Libretto.
The SERVICE: We sat at the bar and were served by a very friendly young Australian woman. She was busy, but we never felt neglected. A nice touch was seeing her top up my friend’s Guinness after it had settled and she didn’t think she had filled it enough. Classy.
The ATMOSPHERE: Trendy but also homely (and I mean that the way the Irish use the word). The red and white checkerboard chair backs recall a casual diner, while the booths are intimate. Noise level was a pleasant buzz that felt busy but did not require shouting. I really don’t get why they have 2 TV’s…this isn’t really a sports bar, and I just find they detract.
The DRINKS: They have something like 23 taps, which is definitely impressive and guarantees that you’ll find something to your taste. Unfortunately, I think they’re playing it just a little bit too safe. Mostly Ontario beer including real craft beer like Great Lakes and the macro beers pretending to be craft like Mill Street. If they brought in a beer expert, they could really expand the range and compete with the better beer selections of places like Bar Hop or the Only Café.
On the cocktail side, they could also use a little rethinking of the menu. They have a well-​stocked bar, but the listed cocktails seem to completely avoid the classics and the homemade creations tend to veer towards the sweet side. Plenty of room to grow here. Decent wine list, although I was in a beer mood.
OVERALL, I’m quite impressed with this place. It has great food, a good vibe, and potential to improve, especially on the beverage side. It’s further east than I’ve ever gone out for dinner on the Danforth, but I look forward to a few extra stops on the TTC to come back.

Inadvertently picked St Patrick’s Day to make the first visit to Local 1794. Restaurant was packed and had to wait at the bar for a short time for table. They have an excellent selection of on tap beers including a couple of less familiar breweries. Staff was very attentive and gracious in the face of the green hatted revellers that filled the space.
Interesting selection on the menu but decided to go with evenings themed 3 course dinner. All entrees and starters were fresh and excellent. Desserts were decadent.
Visually the restaurant is filled with photos and murals of Toronto from the early 20^th century. Two video screens playing silver screen classic films add to the theme. Sat on a high table with comfortable chairs. There are comfy booths here that are hopefully open for the next visit. Would definitely recommend.

When you choose an establishment to ring in the new year, the opportunity to be able to hear your friends is important. And food that looks and tastes great is paramount. But having staff who actually want to be there, even if it’s New Year’s Eve is the pièce de resistance. We were here until 2am on New Year’s Eve and it was hardly noticeable. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The high backed booths were like little nooks for each little mini party. Our group sat at the high-​tops in the front; protected from the elements by a thick curtain. The wine list is quite extensive with selections from around the world. In review of the menu, I wish I had more of an appetite. I had an appetizer of the surf and turf. At first glance, the requested medium rare of the roast beef slice looked like it hadn’t been achieved. But when I sliced into the beef itself, which was only about half an inch thick, I realized the centre, the sliver from the slice was actually medium rare. Wow! How’d they do that? I was impressed. The grilled shrimp was juicy, and a perfect accompaniment to the taste of roast beef. And the decorative balsamic reduction complimented the flavours. The food was inspired and I will now have to return with a larger appetite.
The lovely atmosphere of a restaurant is enhanced by friendly and courteous waitstaff. And what a treat to be delivered a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and then a shot of a fruity concoction afterwards to toast the New Years.
We welcome you to the neighbourhood Local 1794, and hope you stay awhile!

Great first impression :)
Long awaited gastro pub hits east end Danforth! Hallelujah! We went tonight with a few friends and family for dinner. They have 24 beers on tap along with a large wine selection, but most importantly they have delicious food. We ordered a few appetizers to share including the crab cakes, charcuterie board, margherita pizza and wild boar pizza and Mac and cheese. Everything was great and the pizza came from a wood fired oven which makes it very tasty (almost the same level as queen margherita pizza, and libretto, but not quite there).
All the ingredients tasted fresh and flavourful with some creative flair, like the Apple slaw that came with the crab cakes, or the caper berries (yes we googled it) with the charcuterie board. We ordered the wild mushroom risotto, gemelli, ny striploin, and kale salad.
When we went the power went out twice but things were fixed within 20 minutes. I think it affected the cooking as the ny striploin we ordered was a bit overcooked. The waiter also mistakenly added the game board to our order, but remembered and took it off our bill right away, but let us keep the food and take it home (common sense). So an A+ for service!
I will be coming back, especially when I read something about kiddie happy hours. They know their market!