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Posted by Hot Shot on Jun-13-2005 02:44:

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Originally posted by d!abolic
Just make sure you don't end up paying for BOTH of you

WHAT???
If he's taking the girl out on a date, OFCOURSE he'll be paying for her!!
That's Dating Etiquette 101

Posted by yankeeBaby on Jun-13-2005 03:29:

The food at 360 is AMAZING!! one fo the best meals I have ever had....and an Amazing view...you cna't get a better one than way up there...just make sure to get a reservation and bring a lotta money if you are paying for your date as well!!

Have fun!

Posted by Ziggy on Jun-13-2005 03:30:

Posted by DarkWater on Jun-13-2005 03:30:

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Originally posted by Aitizaz
theres also 'Lobby' on bloor street..between Avenue and St. George...a real classy joint...i've only heard the best reviews from everyone who's been there

only the patio is on homeless pee, heavy traffic (fuuuumes) Bloor Street and the view is a construction site

Posted by angelgirl on Jun-13-2005 03:45:

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Originally posted by JRinger
A couple of favourites of mine:
- Scaramouche (Avenue Rd, South of St. Clair)
- Susur (King St., East of Bathurst)

Here is someone who knows there dining. Definitely top picks for this city!!!

Less Expensive... but great options that are on my fave list are
Kalendar on College
Cafe Le Gaffe on Baldwin

I just recently went to 5 Doors North on Yonge for a birthday dinner. It is a restaurant that comes up alot as being a great place to dine. It was my second time eating there and the food was once again terrible. My advise for the day...Don't let anyone talk you into dining at this place.

Posted by tha_broad on Jun-13-2005 04:10:

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Originally posted by ShadoWolf
I'm looking for a decent restaurant in Vaughan/north Toronto/Richmond Hill for a family get-together on Friday night. The party will be about 14 people. It should be relatively formal (not too formal, but not a casual place either) and preferably not Italian food.

Any suggestions?

for the north end, theres this place thats called something like The Doctor's Office. Ive heard nothing but good reviews from there, and that the steak there is very good. Also, theres The Octagon and Terra in Thornhill.

Posted by Aitizaz on Jun-13-2005 04:24:

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Originally posted by DarkWater
only the patio is on homeless pee, heavy traffic (fuuuumes) Bloor Street and the view is a construction site

haha...thats true...but if you can somehow block that out....the food and decor are quite simply amazing!

Posted by DJ Chrono on Jun-13-2005 04:28:

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Originally posted by tha_broad
for the north end, theres this place thats called something like The Doctor's Office. Ive heard nothing but good reviews from there, and that the steak there is very good. Also, theres The Octagon and Terra in Thornhill.

Are you talking about The Doctor's House? I've been there, it definately is upscale class .., but more traditional styled. They have private rooms for bigger sized groups, or the general restaurant area. I got an Ostrich Steak, and it was really good. Oh, and surprisingly Ostrich tastes more like beef than poultry

Posted by zoogla on Jun-13-2005 05:04:

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Originally posted by AdReNaLiNa
that's the first place I thought of too.. amazing view
I went there for a company Christmas party and they had some really good drinks

I've had nuff first dates at Panorama and each one was special (especially during sunset) but the food is SHITE!!! Def not a place to have dinner; just snacks/appetizers...their tiny plain pizza was nice.

Posted by Tully on Jun-13-2005 16:09:

It doesn't have a view....But check out www.toba.ca This was a great place that samhouse and I went for our anniversity dinner. It is nice, classy and has great food. Ambient house music is being played while you enjoy your delicious meal

Posted by b4k-oz on Jun-13-2005 16:56:

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Originally posted by tha_broad
for the north end, theres this place thats called something like The Doctor's Office. Ive heard nothing but good reviews from there, and that the steak there is very good. Also, theres The Octagon and Terra in Thornhill.

The Doctor's House is a great place. Definately a place that will impress the parents too if distance is not an issue. Veiw-->The Doctor's House & Menu

The old Mill is a favourite of mine for a traditional English lunch, brunch or even dinner. Easy to get to in Toronto and reasonably priced too. View-->The Old Mill & Menu

Posted by Skipper on Jun-13-2005 19:20:

I've had dinner at Oro. I found it to be just okay. Maybe it was the company - it was an odd sort of evening with my then BF and mother just before I broke up with my BF, so I wasn't in the best of spirits.

The food was pricey and the servings were small, but DELICIOUS. I remember them having an extensive wine menu, tho we didn't drink much. For 3, it came to about $200.

Atmosphere was just okay.

I personally am a big fan of URBAN, 300 King W (or maybe it's 200). I've eaten there 5 times in the last year or so with my BF - it is our fave place in the city. They have a diverse menu, awesome, cozy atmosphere, rooftop patio too. Great drink menu. Reasonably priced. Can't say enough about it...it's perfect.

The Boiler House in the distillery district is incredible as well. They have live jazz through dinner on weekends.

Lobby is a great place as well - the patio is more for lounging though and not dining. Their mac and cheese app is incredible.

If you go to Susur, don't plan on spending less than $400 for the whole experience.

Kalendar is great on college and was rated the #1 place to bring a date last year.

Vivoli at College and Grace has a wicked rooftop patio and an extensive pizza menu. Very reasonably priced too.

Posted by tha_broad on Jun-13-2005 19:33:

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Originally posted by DJ Chrono
Are you talking about The Doctor's House? I've been there, it definately is upscale class .., but more traditional styled. They have private rooms for bigger sized groups, or the general restaurant area. I got an Ostrich Steak, and it was really good. Oh, and surprisingly Ostrich tastes more like beef than poultry

Tats it, I wasnt too sure on the name.

Posted by 8Wonders on Jun-13-2005 20:15:

If this is a first date, then I am with my main man Ziggy on this one. McDonalds or any other fastfood joint. Why? It's quite simple really, if your date is a stingy materialistic bitch, you'll definitely know it right away by her reaction to your selection, if she's a cool down to earth chick, she'll get a good chuckle or two out of the experience, if she does nothing but complain then that relationship is not worth persuing. Fine dining only comes later on in a relationship.

Posted by Callie5 on Jun-13-2005 20:23:

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Originally posted by DC-
If this is a first date, then I am with my main man Ziggy on this one. McDonalds or any other fastfood joint. Why? It's quite simple really, if your date is a stingy materialistic bitch, you'll definitely know it right away by her reaction to your selection, if she's a cool down to earth chick, she'll get a good chuckle or two out of the experience, if she does nothing but complain then that relationship is not worth persuing. Fine dining only comes later on in a relationship.

I'd laugh my ass off, but I'd only be ok with mcdonalds if my date and I ate in the parking lot listening to Jazz FM - how romantic!!!

Posted by Skipper on Jun-13-2005 20:33:

quote:
Originally posted by DC-
If this is a first date, then I am with my main man Ziggy on this one. McDonalds or any other fastfood joint. Why? It's quite simple really, if your date is a stingy materialistic bitch, you'll definitely know it right away by her reaction to your selection, if she's a cool down to earth chick, she'll get a good chuckle or two out of the experience, if she does nothing but complain then that relationship is not worth persuing. Fine dining only comes later on in a relationship.

It'd be a perfect choice if you wanted to show her what a fatty you are.

There are much better places to test out what you are suggesting - like cheap little cafes and such. McDonalds just proves you're trying to block her arteries instead of win her heart.

Posted by b4k-oz on Jun-13-2005 21:16:

Good luck ShadoWolf on the semi-formal restaurant for the family. 14 is a large number to cover on your own. Expect to pay between $35 -$65 per person for semi-formal.

Just a suggestion, the patio/lounge thing or jazz music during dinner won't go well with a small gathering or relatives.

Posted by 8Wonders on Jun-13-2005 21:58:

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Originally posted by Skipper
It'd be a perfect choice if you wanted to show her what a fatty you are.

There are much better places to test out what you are suggesting - like cheap little cafes and such. McDonalds just proves you're trying to block her arteries instead of win her heart.

That is why I said 'or any other fastfood joint'. I personally hate McD's with a passion

Posted by avikonen on Jun-13-2005 22:17:

Bymark.

Dress nice and bring an empty credit card

Posted by newr on Jun-13-2005 22:37:

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Originally posted by Callie5

I'd laugh my ass off, but I'd only be ok with mcdonalds if my date and I ate in the parking lot listening to Jazz FM - how romantic!!!

Been there... done that love ya babe

Posted by Cosmopolitan82 on Jun-13-2005 22:39:

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Originally posted by Special K
Panorama

its on the top of the Manulife Centre (bay + bloor)

has a great view overlooking the city skyline

thats your best bet IMO...

[edit] i dont think this is the best restaurant in TO but looking at your criteria (ie. view and all that other stuff) i think it fits...

Definitely an amazing place to have after-dinner drinks, but for a meal I havent heard anything about their food.

I know you are looking for classier restaurants, but I always like to suggest the Marchee on Front Street for dinner-dates. Its a great break-the-ice, get-to-know-you environment, and the food & desserts are delicious!

Posted by DarkWater on Jun-13-2005 22:44:

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Originally posted by Aitizaz
haha...thats true...but if you can somehow block that out....the food and decor are quite simply amazing!

why would you tho when like 40 great restaurants with normal patios are a short walk away?

Posted by Mr. Furious on Jun-14-2005 20:27:

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Originally posted by Phunky1
if you want class try Octogon
it's on Yonge & Elgin st. in Thornhill, which is like 2 seconds from my place
I've never been myself, but my parents have and they say the food is to die for and so is the bill! Really!

My buddies also used to valet there, and Domi and Roberts go to eat there all the time.

The Octagon looks like the Pondarosa from the outside.

I wouldn't be impressed, even if the food came with gold flakes in it.

Posted by Callie5 on Jun-14-2005 20:33:

I really enjoy insomnia!

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