Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M6C 1B2
phone 416 658 9666
fax 416 981 7275
3.5 Stars
Lunch for 2 $30.00
So I was not expecting such a place when I walked into the restaurant. A friend highly recommended The Stockyards to me as being an awesome place to fill up on animal flesh - which of course, I'm a big fan of! The front of the place looks like it would be semi-decent inside, and you walk in, and it's an 'on the nice side' greasy spoon. The kitchen is on the outside so you can see what's being cooked, there's a fridge for you to grab your own drinks opposite the cash register. Worst part, stools only - which was the only real downside, since some people - myself including, just don't feel very comfortable on tall wobbly seats.
Putting all this aside, the food was fabulous. I can certainly see why it came highly recommended. I originally ordered the grilled cheese just because it sounded amazing, and the waitress looked at me like I had horns growing out of my head, she explained to me that they are known for their meat - her comment wasn't unwarranted by the way, I actually asked her what was good. She told me the burgers were great, and I ordered one of the on special burgers. The Lucy Goosey ( or Juicy Lucy?). Cheese infused burger with mustard and deep fried pickles. I mean who ever heard of a deep fried pickle anyways? Cooked perfectly, juicy, dripping cheese, crispy pickles, tang of mustard, it was truly a well thought out burger.
Fresh Cut Fries on the side, thin and perfectly seasoned not to mentioned cooked to a light golden colour. Absolutely delicious.
In addition to the wonderful meal, were the magnificent drinks. Limade with mint, and ice tea with ginger. Both were extraordinary.
Would I eat here again? Without question, in fact, I really want to go back and try that grilled cheese. (Aged Cheddar, sauteed cremini mushroom, and green apple served on fresh sourdough)
