The Miller Tavern

The restaurant looks great at first since it’s very spacious, clean and modern. So it was in the evening after a hot day and my friends and I sat outside at first. Then we noticed it was getting chilly so we asked the waiter if we can sit inside. The waiter did not seem pleased with the request and had some attitude about it. The waiter seemed very annoyed with us.
So he sat us inside anyway and ordered our food. The food was a bit pricey for what we actually ordered. I ordered the Steak Frites which was ok. It can definitely serve 2 if you want to save some money. The food was good but I wasn’t really impressed with the meals since it’s very similar to a lot of restaurants we have been too.
We only stayed for a quick dinner and overall I was not impressed with the food or the service. But if you want to stop by for a quick drink or stop by to eat something quickly before going out then this is an ok place. Just know it’s a bit overpriced!

This place does not live up to first impressions. The place seemed lively and the aromas of the kitchen were inviting. The service was excellent. The hostess quickly seated me and took the name of my soon to arrive guest in order to direct them to my table. Our waitress made a dismal food experience tolerable.
We only ordered the mixed appetizer plate which arrived promptly. The food was dull and stale. The garnish was wilted, the nacho chips stale, and the guacamole tasteless. We were overrun with FRUIT FLIES buzzing around. We did mention it to a passing waiter who informed the manager. 15 minutes later he approached us, thanked us for our input, and walked away. Obviously we weren’t the first to mention this.
2 stars only because the waitress was great. With all the great place especially to eat on Toronto don’t waste your time, money or taste buds here.

I joined friends for dinner, who were in town staying at a nearby hotel. I was looking forward to trying this place as I’ve only ever heard positive comments about the original Miller Tavern, close to my home. Unfortunately, I was disappointed and my experience leaves me no desire to try the north Yonge location.
My friends has the daily special: steak frites. The fries were tasty – A thicker shoestring and I think they were battered. They were nice and crispy. The medium steak was a little overdone. Also what was odd is that it appeared as if it was sliced before it was cooked – not after. It resembled the main component of a beef stir fry. Both my friends were not too fond of their meals, «It’s alright» is what they said. ($ 19)
I had the salmon special which cane with a succotash and a potato pancake. The server praised my choice and told me how tasty it was. The salmon was, like the steak, slightly overcooked and a little dry (but the flavour was good). The succotash was, meh. Reminded me of a can of mixed vegetables. The potato pancake was heavy, very greasy and rubbery, as if it was made well in advance and microwaved. I would not order this again. (I don’t remember the price)
Desserts were a disappointment and it seems, pulled from the freezer before they were brought to our table. Two of us ordered crepes with bananas and Nutella. The crepes were obviously frozen as proven by their temperature, but also by the watery condensation on top… so watery that the powdered sugar that was sprinkled on top melted before it reached out table and resulted in a clear syrup like concoction that glistened the top of the crepes. My friend’s crème brûlée was was cold and clear that the sugar crust was not prepared-​to-​order. (I think these desserts were $ 9 each)
Upon arriving, we were immediately greeted by the hostess and out server had a positive, helpful attitude. Service was a little sloppy but was warm and friendly which made up for the quality of the meal.
As another reviewer commented, the prices appear to be steep and a little unreasonable based on the quality of the food I tried. We had the specials which were not pricey but the regular menu items certainly were.
The décor is masculine and a little dated. Think «old library.» There are those leg laps from «A Christmas Story» everywhere and empty Texas mickey bottles of booze.
I will not be returning to this restaurant.

I ordered their daily special, which was moules-​frites (mussels and fries) for dinner on a weekend. I was super excited as it is a classic Belgian dish that I fancied ordering whenever the option was available. The price was also reasonable, at around twenty bucks before tax and gratuities.
The moules-​frites came in a rich white sauce and a pretzel on top. The sauce was very flavorful and blended with the fries, which made it even tastier!
However, the pretzel was really really salty. It felt like the pretzel was dunked in salt and I had to try to scrape it off (did not work) — I did not end up eating the pretzel at all, which was a shame.
The portion size was good, although I wish they separated out the fries with the mussels (where other places usually do), as although the sauce was great to dip with the fries, it also made the fries soggy at the end of the meal. As well, the mayo that was given as the dipping for fries was also on the plate, so it was overload of sauces which made the overall dish a bit strong on the flavour and richness.
I would recommend ordering this if you like seafood, but make sure you ask for mayo on the side, and less salt on the pretzel!

Overpriced and low quality food. My friends and I came here since we wanted to eat before going out to the city. I had seen this restaurant in passing for years and have been meaning to come here for a while, now I wish I never did.
The staff were nice and accommodating and the drinks at the bar weren’t the best I’ve had but it wasn’t the worst. The décor was like an upscale diner in Toronto but the food was a different story.
I had the Philly Cheesesteak with fries which usually is a safe bet. When the meal came it was a small 6 inch sandwich with fries that weren’t really cooked. For $ 27 this was a huge disappointment, the steak was not seasoned and had no flavor and the cheese didn’t help the sandwich at all. The only way to get through it was to add hot sauce. The only reason you were full was because of the amount of carbs that was on your plate. For $ 27 dollars I was expecting a good quality and well seasoned steak and was left severely disappointed. This is the type of restaurant were the food sounds good on the menu but when you actually get it, its fails to live up to expectations. My friend got the steak burger which turned out to be dry and unappetizing.
Everything on the menu was pricey and personally I believe the prices are only that high because they are located across the street from the harbor 60 the upscale steakhouse in Toronto. If you’re looking for a food in Toronto their are plenty of places to go that are significantly better quality and at a fraction of the cost. I would definitetly not recommend coming here.

Had a pretty good burger here, but fries were just OK, tasted frozen. The service, however, was subpar. It was impossible to get any attention from the wait staff and when we finally did, everything was «be right there with your water», «be right there with the bill». All the while they are taking other orders, making drinks and doing everything other than what we asked them. So basically expect to wait 20 minutes to get even a glass of water.

Overall it was a pretty good place. Service was a little bit inconsistent and the lobster Thermidor was nothing noteworthy. The sirloin was tender and cooked very well, and the Tavern accommodated my request for a Cobb-​Salad. My party also split a bottle of wine which was good and reasonably priced. Convenient location.

Ok first impression is good has good vibe but it can be a little bit noisie. The Jazz is playing all time, so for me is good. The food is ok, i would say normal … but not explendid. The waiter ask me how do I want my steak tartare … i just reply to him rare …

I was staying at the Westin Harbour Castle for business and needed a good Friday night meal before heading back home. I Googled around for steak, and stumbled across this gem, which was less than a five minute walk from the hotel.
I opted for the Filet Minion (medium rare) with a lobster tail and sauteed mushrooms. There was a Wings-​Leafs preseason hockey game on, and was pleasantly surprised to see that I had an unobstructed front row seat at the bar to watch the game.
Friendly staff as well. I was inquiring about WiFi, and before I could ask, the concierge person came up to me, shook my hand (as if we were long-​time friends), and then asked me if I needed anything. Very very awesome, and I believe its those little things in life that truly make a difference.
Great stop, and will come back again.

Seated our family of four fast.
Polite waiters
Clean n comfortable tables and décor
Feels cosy.
Appetizers came fast.
Calamari breaded and fried perfectly
Pulled pork Nacho stack was tasty.
Main entrees we had the
Philly cheesesteak served on pretzel bun
Mussels in pesto sauce on top of fries with
A soft pretzel on top.
Steak cheeseburger
Very happy with our choices especially the mussels.
We able to get the check fast to dash to air canada center in time for show.

Today, my friends and I were in Toronto exploring the islands (We are highschoolers). The three of us decided to eat out! We chose The Miller, and boy was it a mistake! We weren’t that hungry so we decided to get an appetizer. The food was mediocre and highly overpriced. considering I paid $ 9 for a ceaser salad I was expecting to be impressed, I’ve had better for less. However what I received from this rather high end bar, was a SMALL bowl of wilted lettuce with a dressing that tasted store bought, and a small slice of pancetta. The only thing fresh tasting on this salad was the shredded Parmesan cheese.
Now onto the service we received.
When we entered the restaurant we were quickly seated and handed menus. Now it’s downhill from here. Our waiter was disrespectful in how he took our orders, he was unimpressed that we only ordered an appetizer and drinks. After the waiter left, our drinks were brought to us. My friends and I sat in this almost empty restaurant with 2 other tables with parties of 2 – 3. We waited approximately 20 minutes for our salads, which were like I said before, mediocre.
Overall, unless there is a change in management I will not be returning.
I discourage any and all people who are looking for a good meal, to dine here.

Great service! The hostess and server (Trent) were amazing! The server had great suggestions for my budget lol, very kind and friendly. The food was excellent. I had the streak and lobster. The lobster was $ 1 with the steak! I would definitely go here again!

Came here for a work dinner. Waiter was great and friendly. Very attentive. Food was quick and tasted good. Would definitely return for a second visit. Prices reasonable. Menu is pretty much steak or seafood. Didn’t even see veg or chicken option.

Omg I was hospitalized after I got food poisoning from this place!!! I totally should have known when I asked for lime and they brought me three slices that were completely stale and dried up! I ordered their steak salad and mushroom soup.

Fun, casual place to grab a bite downtown. Plates are well priced with a good selection of drinks on special during brunch hours ($ 3.95).
Quick service and friendly staff. On my first visit our waitress brought us a round of a tastey drink — on the house. :)

VIBE
I like this place because it’s unassuming. Service is spot-​on, there are plenty of booths and it’s not noisy. The ideal place to catch up with friends and have a beer or cocktail. Plus, close to Union station.
WE ATE
They make a pretty solid burger here. But a drink and a burger is going to cost you $ 30. Not as cheap as I’d like but the quality is there.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
The place to go when noone can decide on anything and everyone is coming from everywhere (or are too lazy to go far from their Lakeshore condo). No fuss. No muss.

A 2.5
Service is OK, not more. Place is OK, no fanciness, not comfy. Again, the minimum required.
Food is unfortunately only OK, if not less… we ordered 3 different red meat-​based entrees, all medium-​rare, and all came medium-​done, dry and luke warm, but tender. Miller’s poutine is good.
Pricey for the quality ie really overpriced.

I was disappointed with the taste and quality of their brunch menu.
I ordered the Hawaian Loco Moco, and the ‘gravy’ wasn’t really a gravy… I ordered it medium-​rare, and it turned out medium-​well done. They didn’t even serve us buns.
I’ve ate at the Yonge/​York Mills location and it is much much better service and quality of food.

Great food, gorgeous interior, and really good service.
Most people who come here in the evenings are the pre-​game folk, who head off to the ACC once the games start, as clearly evidenced by the number of clientele wearing team jerseys! It’s funny though, this is definitely not your typical bar. Very classy place.
We were just here for the food and drinks though :) Started off with red and white glasses of wine, and the charcuterie board. It was delicious! Duck pâté especially was rich and so good spread on crusty bread.
Then our mains:
1) Special of the day: trout on celeriac croquette and carrot purée. The roasted trout and crunchy skin looked amazing, she devoured this pretty quickly so safe to say, she enjoyed it a lot.
2) Top sirloin, medium-​rare with caesar salad: the steaks were recommended to me so I was excited to try it! It was just mouth-​watering. cooking perfectly, still red with juices, and good-​sized portion. Very filling. Caesar salad was good too, not too heavily-​dressed.
3) Miller Tavern burger with sweet potato fries: I tried a bite of this and really liked it! I rarely order burgers when I go out but I would order this! The bun is this soft brioche but is really sturdy, and can hold all the ingredients together well. Not super messy to eat like some burgers. And you can never go wrong with sweet potato fries!
Later on, we moved to the bar to watch the hockey game on the screen and order some drinks. We had the Tavern Shandy, with Steam Whistle pilsner and St. Germaine in it, really good actually. I don’t even usually like lemon! Also had the bartender make us one of his special drinks, maple-​flavoured whisky and other things, can’t remember but it was a strong drink! Very delicious to sip :)
In all, we had a great time and would definitely come back to try more of their menu!

Gord and I checked it out and had some drinks and supper. It’s a comfortable place … we sat at the bar. There were three bartenders and they all took good care of us.
I had a St. Germain Cocktail … it was yummy! Gord had a Tavern Shandy which surprisingly tasted good.
For supper, I ordered the Sri Lankan Chicken Curry … it was good and really really spicy. Gord was adventurous and had the Seafood Salad Platter (he’d never tried ahi tuna before) … he said it was good. I’m not a fan of seafood and Gord’s not a fan of curry so we didn’t share.
I switched over to white wine and Gord had a Pretty Ricky … I had a sip and could really taste the cucumber. He also had a Pear Tree Martini … which was tasty.
The Miller Tavern is a cool place and I’d go back.