Amsterdam Barrel House

Went for dinner with family today and was immediately welcomed by the host when we arrived. We were seated quickly by Ariel and served by Georgia. We were lucky enough to get sat near the fireplace! Ordered the fish and chips with an 3speed and was pleasantly surprised by the combination. Loved the fish batter! Food and service were great. Definitely would come back again with friends.

December 16, 2024 on Google

KNOWN FOR THEIR BRISKET!!! Amsterdam Barrel House is located in Leaside. It’s part of a plaza with other well known eateries. It’s a warm and inviting place to dine in. A different vibe than their other restaurant location at Harbourfront by Lake Ontario. The clientele is mostly consist of families. Couples who want a more dimmer setting should sit closer to the bar area. There’s a stair leading to the second floor. I have never been upstairs so I can’t comment on it. They have an outdoor dining area that was highly used during the pandemic. I have been here during lunch and dinner time including corporate events where the whole first floor is closed to the public. They can provide a long coat rack to hang one’s jacket. They have a microphone to provide if needed. They allow musicians to perform during those catered events. When you dine here, you need to order their 12 hours Smoked Beef Brisket Dinner or Sandwich. The Brisket Dinner comes with fried potatoes, coleslaw and cheesy corn bread. I had their fish and chips (beer battered haddock) and their Stone Baked Pizzas before. They were quite good too, but the star is their Brisket. They accept cash, debit and credit card for payment. Washrooms are located on the main floor close to their kitchen.

December 2, 2024 on Google

The restaurant’s design was excellent, providing a great atmosphere. However, the service was quite average, and the food menu lacked variety. We ordered a classic pizza and a burger, but both were burnt on the bottom. Additionally, we ordered a Blond beer, but the bill charged us for something else that was $1 more expensive. While we didn’t raise a complaint, we were disappointed with the overall experience and won’t be returning.

October 12, 2024 on Google

Had a great experience taking my girl out for dinner. Food was okay with some improvements to be made. Atmosphere was nice, and the design was pretty unique. However, what made the night for us was the incredible service that we encountered. Special thanks to our waitress Samantha! Her food and drink recs were all on point and made us feel so welcomed. Definitely going to be paying this place a visit again, all thanks to Samantha.

September 11, 2024 on Google

Family friendly, decent food and excellent beer. The service is good at there's a good outdoor space. Overall a great option for a casual dinner.

July 27, 2024 on Google

As a minority person, I didn't feel that minority people were welcome. As a loyal Canadian, I am very disappointed. I was offered the worst table until I asked for the table that was already set and available. The Shirley Temple was served to my wife without a garnish. I had to ask the server where the was garnish; the server said that they were out of stock of orange, she then offered a maraschino cherry; thereafter, the server returned with a complete garnish, with a half sliced orange and a maraschino cherry. The server took the meal order from the table that came after my table first. The shrimp was not completely cooked. I asked about the linguine, and she informed me that they are out of stock of the lobster and that they will substitute it with Jumbo shrimp. I agreed. I requested to get a marinara sauce; she had to pause for a minute and responded that she would have to inquire. I reiterated that I was allergic to cream sauce and that I had noticed that marinara sauce is on the menu.

July 21, 2024 on Google

Take out experience was great! Friendly hostess and not a bad wait with poker, baseball, and CP24 on in the bar. Got the Brisket Sandwich. Sandwich was incredible, with excellent, crunchy coleslaw. Bun was toasted, which added a great crunchy bite, and perfectly buttery. Fries were great, with tasty seasoning. Included beans were pretty standard and a bit sweet. Have been back several times for the excellent wait staff, the fish and brisket tacos (pretty good), and the wings and tasty fries. One time they had a tasty sour beer… Pricy!

March 18, 2024 on Google

First time here and I have nothing bad to say. The location is perfect for anyone who lives in the midtown/east end area. The service was quick and the waitress was friendly. Price was reasonable, for 3 brisket tacos, fries and 1 single order of wings was around $50 plus tip.

July 19, 2023 on Google