The Museum Tavern

OMG!!!! I'm from the states and I've NEVER had a Caesar salad as good as the one I had from here. I went in 2020 before covid took a toll on the WORLD. When they open back up, you must eat here after you're done with the ROM

Hands down one of the best burgers in the GTA. Quality, juicy meat and fresh baked in house buns. The rosemary seems like a bit of a gimmick but it really adds a beautiful flavor and rounds out the flavors nicely. Service is friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant, definitely recommend trying.

Interesting and varied menu including items like elk sliders and a lobster roll, but prices to match. The lobster roll was buttered on the outside, and had only a faint taste of sauce on the inside which let you really taste the lobster but personally I would have preferred a bit more sauce. The double cheeseburger was a pretty mean burger with trimmings and sauce, and a lot of flavour. The meals we ordered also seemed to go heavy on the fries, whereas it would have been nice to have a bit more variety on the plate replacing some of the fries with something like salad. The service was excellent and the venue felt a little classy for a tavern, yet casual enough to have a relaxed meal.

A great little find. Walk up those stairs for great food and friendly service. The flatiron steak ordered by my friend was great and the fried definitely seemed like they were made in house. I ordered the tofu burger, and wasn't expecting the treat that it was. I like the fact it wasn't the typical veggie burger patty. The tofu burger definitely had thought that had gone into its creation. It is very nice to find a restaurant that can actually satisfy a guest that is discerning in their food choices and as higher expectations. This would have been 5 stars but only lost one star and I think the atmosphere could have used a touch of uniqueness thrown in. It's slightly generic and common place. Overall it is a must try if your anywhere close to the area.

Excellent tavern across from the Royal Ontario Museum on Bloor Street. Unassuming front view that could use updating, take the stairs up to this bustling bar, spirting an extensive liquor list, and an endless whisky selection. We tried a couple great craft cocktails, using the on-site barrel aged spirits. Some cocktail glasses come with a layer of ice frozen into the glass, making for a unique experience. Food choices were excellent and included elk sliders, duck buns, fish and chips, muscles and fries. Everything was to perfection. Great fries and one of the city’s better fish and chips. Great and attentive service from Cole. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

1.Burger was tasty but too SMALL and over Priced -1 star 1.5 Meat quality in the burger wasn’t high quality compared to the price the charge! 2.Atmosphere & CustomerService was good +1 star 3. alcohol in the cocktail was good ! +1 star 4. Fries was over cooked and taste old something they warmed up and mixed with salt! -1 star 5. Ketchup bottle was annoying! Lol it was stocked in! 6. They already charged us extra! I don’t understand whats the 3$ open food for 3 people when they get 15% tip on the top of our bill! -1 star

Amazing burger! Truly one of the best I had in Toronto so far. The bun, the meat, the fries were all really delicious. Service was really good. Location was fantastic. I understand it is in Yorkville, which is kind of an upscale neighbourhood, but the place is a little too expensive. Overall really good experience! :

It’s known for having the best burger in Toronto, and I promise you that their double prime beef burger is the best you will have in Toronto. The fries that come with it are too addictive. The staff is so down to earth and friendly. Try their Baos! Especially the duck!

Delicious lobster roll and really good fries, amazing burger and the buttermilk chicken was also very good. Service was prompt and efficient though not friendly. Nothing much to say about ambiance.

Visited about a month ago, but wanted to write this review once I found the receipt and could include the waiter's name. Our waiter was Andrew. He was the best waiter I've experienced in a long time. He was polite, always smiling, informative, attentive. We sat for awhile chatting amongst our friends, and he didn't tire of us being there. He deserves 5 stars. The building has great decor and a cozy setting, comfortable temps on an incredibly hot day, clean funky restrooms, and is nicely located across from the museum and near parking. The front entrance has a lot of steps, but there is an elevator if you go inside the middle hallway located below the restaurant. It's quite expensive. Three 3 course meals and 4 drinks, seems I was charged for a refill, came to $92 after tax. I've never spent that much for lunch, even 3 courses. I asked for sweet tea and apparently they haven't heard of that. I learned it's called iced tea there. I had the Poutine, Tavern Chop salad, and Chocolate Tart. This poutine was my first. I've always heard about it and knew I had to try it when I visited Canada. Had a nice gravy, rich in taste, that mixed nicely with the cheese curds. I really liked the smooth texture and mild flavor of the cheese, just wish they had offered more. I liked the fries, not too thick and not over cooked. The salad was so good I couldn't stop eating it until I cleaned the plate! There's a lot going on in this salad, flavors and toppings. But every flavor flows into the next and creates such a perfect summer, seasonal flavor that you forget it's simply a salad. Every bite tasted better than the last. The tart was quite rich in chocolate flavor, but was delicious and the perfect ending to this lunch.