The Old York Tavern
167 Niagara St, Toronto, ON M5V 1C9, Canada
Phone: (416) 869-9675
Website: https://www.oldyorktoronto.com/
The Old York Tavern in Toronto is a 4.5-star restaurant with 964 Google reviews, known for Tavern Burger and Happy Hour Oysters.
Why we love it
- French-inspired with Canadian influences
- Cozy, warm inviting atmosphere, dog-friendly patio, creative menu
- Excellent service with friendly, attentive staff
- French-inspired with Canadian influences
- Located nearby
- Cozy, warm inviting atmosphere, dog-friendly patio, creative menu
- Excellent service with friendly, attentive staff
What to Order
Tavern Burger
A highly praised burger known for its incredible flavor and umami, often served with perfect fries and aioli.
"No idea what they did to get that much flavor in the burger, the umami was off the charts and sublime. Those fries dunked it the aioli were perfect."
James White
Happy Hour Oysters
Fresh oysters offered during happy hour, noted for being a great value and a popular appetizer.
"happy hour oysters and fries always hits and you cannot go wrong with the burger, salad lyonnaise, steak, lamb, boccarones or chocolate mousse ;)"
Evelyn
Stracciatella & Flatbread
A standout dish featuring creamy stracciatella cheese paired with perfectly textured flatbread and roasted grapes.
"Hands down the star of the meal. The flatbread was unreal, perfect texture and flavour and the stracciatella with roasted grapes was such a good combo."
Christa M
Baked Squash
A surprisingly delicious and highly recommended dish, praised as one of the best baked squashes reviewers have ever had.
"A perfect to go restaurants in a cold day! Best baked squish I ever had. Lamb is delicious."
fichcz c
Lamb
A flavorful and well-prepared lamb dish that comes highly recommended by multiple diners.
"Katie was so helpful at the bar tonight and gave us the best recos of squash, lamb belly, steak.. everything was divine!!!"
Alexa-reigh Thomson
Trout Crudo
A dazzling and flavorful raw fish dish that impresses with its fresh taste and presentation.
"The Old York Tavern nails precision at every turn, from delicious warm bread and olives, to a trout crudo that dazzles the palate, and a crispy-skinned walleye worth raving about to the whole family."
Chris R
Calamari
A solid and delicious calamari dish, noted for being a favorite among appetizers.
"The calamari and the onion dip with the homemade chips were my favourite but everything was delicious."
Tiffany K
Inside Scoop
- The menu is small but creative, with interesting combinations.
- It's a neighborhood spot with a cozy, warm, and inviting atmosphere.
- Tables are close together due to the smaller size, which adds to the character.
- Check out the happy hour for great value on drinks and oysters.
- They have a dog-friendly patio, perfect for pet owners.