Location: 7 O'Neill Rd. (at Shops at Don Mills), Toronto
Website: http://www.thebiermarkt.com/
Meal: brunch
My thoughts:
I came here with my family to celebrate my parents' 28th wedding anniversary. My mom's wanted to try this restaurant for quite some time and suggested this place.
We ordered a beer sampler ($20 for 6 glasses) - highly recommended if you, like us, are overwhelmed by their vast selection of beer - and the following things to share:
Classic burger ($15): 8 oz char-grilled AAA ground sirloin with tomato, lettuce, red onion and pickle with a side of Belgian crisps. This was the first burger I'd had in well over a decade (I kid you not), and I am glad I chose a higher end one in lieu of one from a fast food restaurant. The Belgian crisps taste very much like kettle chips, which were thick cut and very crispy - yum.
Seafood pot ($19 Monday special): Atlantic salmon, PEI mussels, Black Tiger shrimp, vegetables, potatoes in a tomato fennel broth. I consider myself to be an amateur chef, but I am pretty sure I could have made this myself with some experimentation. The broth was nothing special.
Cheese and lager fondue ($21): cheese fondue with Granny Smith apple, potatoes and Bistro bread for dipping. Highly recommended but best shared, as it is very filling! I found the bread to be quite dense. My favourite was definitely the potatoes.
Shrimp and lobster rolls ($17): Black Tiger shrimp, lobster, creme fraiche, minced celery, fine herbs and shallots on a toasted roll. Another dish I am sure I can make myself. I couldn't really discern the shrimp and the lobster. Also, the dressing also tasted a lot like a Miracle Whip and sour cream mixture. This was disappointing.
My verdict: While I personally wasn't impressed with all our dishes, we really enjoyed our meal overall. (I'm also the only one who really likes to experiment with cooking, so everyone else was quite satisfied with the food.) Their food is definitely far better than traditional pub fare. Very generous-sized portions. We were stuffed for most of the day! Attentive service. I'd recommend mostly for the beer and fondue, and for a night out with friends.
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