Richmond Station

This is hands down one of the best Western cuisine restaurants in downtown Toronto. I had the honour of attending my brother’s wedding reception here, and it did not disappoint. Every dish was seasoned and cooked to absolute perfection. The menu is unique and creative, yet everything works together harmoniously. The duck and the burger are absolute must-tries, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Dessert was also fantastic. Next time, I’d love to come with a large group so we can try a variety of dishes and really maximize the experience. Service was outstanding from start to finish. I’ll definitely be visiting again.

We went for the Six Course Chef’s Tasting Menu as a family since I owed them a big favour recently. The menu probably changes with the seasons so I won’t get into every detail, but what really stood out was how thoughtfully each course was prepared and how approachable the flavors were. Even someone not familiar with Western fine dining would find it enjoyable. My mom usually sticks with Asian cuisine, so I was a little nervous about how she would take it. Watching her finish every plate, even down to the last drop of sauce, honestly made me smile the whole evening. The service added to it too. The servers were warm and attentive, and when I saw her make the effort to express her gratitude to them directly, I knew we were in the right place. For a first experience with a tasting menu like this, Richmond Station feels like the perfect spot. It goes beyond just being “delicious” and becomes a shared memory. The dining room was full, but everyone seemed happy and relaxed, and that energy made the night feel even more special. Richmond Station is now where I’d start if I ever wanted to introduce someone new to this kind of dining.

The food and service here was top notch. Really enjoyed the lamb. The sour dough bread didn't look like much, but had an amazing chewy texture. Surprisingly good! We inhaled the scallops, they were so fresh. The hazelnut chocolate cake was enough for two people and was a great way to finish off the meal. To top it off, the server explicitly mentioned that they pay their servers a living wage and the bill was the final bill which was really refreshing!

What a spectacular experience overall. The food was amazing and well presented. Great variety of food. Server was amazing and attentive to our needs. The dessert was spectacular because who would have thought lemon sponge, coconut Chantilly, blueberry jam and basil sorbet could taste so good. Mind bogglingly good conclusion to an extraordinarily good meal. We will be back!!!!!

4.5 stars. Tried the chef’s menu in June. Food was overall tasty, fairly priced for what it is ($129 pp). Understand the menu is seasonal in nature but was a bit too much asparagus for my taste. Bread was one of my favourite dishes. Service was fabulous as expected. We had a semi private dining area (no extra charge) as we had a larger group, which made the night extra special! Would come back for special occasions.