Safari Bar and Grill

This neighborhood restaurant seems to be a popular spot among locals, offering a pub-style menu with something for everyone. Unfortunately, my experience fell a bit short of expectations. After finding out that my first two choices were unavailable, I settled on the Korean Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich. While the sandwich wasn’t terrible, it didn’t live up to its name. It wasn’t crispy, and the “Korean” element was unclear—it tasted more like chicken coated in sweet BBQ sauce. The dill pickles were sparse, leaving the sandwich lacking in textures. Thankfully, the sweet potato fries were the highlight, although it would’ve been nice if the chipotle mayo didn’t come with an extra charge. Another person at our table ordered the Power Bowl, which was described as decent but basic, with an overwhelming amount of dried cranberries throwing off the balance. The third dish, Soy Ginger Glazed Tuna Street Tacos with edamame, was also underwhelming. It lacked flavor, with red cabbage and a few dollops of avocado mayo as the only toppings, leaving it feeling uninspired. On the plus side, the second floor featured a party room with several pool tables, and there was a corporate Christmas party happening while we were there, which added a lively atmosphere. Overall, the meal didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The two ethnic-inspired dishes we tried could benefit from some tweaking to feel more authentic. That said, it’s possible the menu is tailored to suit local tastes, which might explain the simpler flavors. While it wasn’t my favorite dining experience, it could still appeal to those looking for a casual spot with a laid-back vibe.

December 22, 2024 on Google

My favourite place to get a good hamburger and spend a nice evening with friends or family. The beautiful patio open during spring/summer. Always recommend, probably the best in the neghbourhood.

November 4, 2024 on Google

Had a nice time seating outside and chatting with some beverages. The food was decent and the service at the bar and our server were fantastic. The upstairs pool hall and the bathrooms could use a renovation

October 21, 2024 on Google

Looking for a place to have dinner where we could bring our lovely dog espresso with us and safari bar and grill was the place.the food fresh , delicious,the service good, overall we had a great time.

June 11, 2024 on Google

Good place to dinning! They have pool & ping pong on second floor, you can book for group of people. Servers were great to interact with and their service was nice!! They have vegan and vegetarian options. Washrooms are clean.

March 25, 2023 on Google

We came for a late lunch on a Friday. The place wasn't crowded and we could choose were to sit. I had a lamb burger which was OK but not great (I like mine thicker and medium, but the waitress said they do it more towards well). The fries were tasty. We also had chicken wings which were nice. Overall everything was nice and the prices are fair, but I can't say anything was extraordinary. Update: We came again on a busy Saturday evening. Everything was fine except for the fact that it took them almost an hour to serve us the food. They were very nice and apologized, but still an hour is too long.

March 3, 2023 on Google

We love the patio, it’s great to have nice place like this in heart of the city with a big patio … However… food this last time we went was really really subpar. Most importantly, it was also very salty. Plus we waited a long time and the bill was too high in the end. I don’t know how that happened .. Fried calamari were extremely salty and there were only TWO of them on the plate!? OK, we had that as a shared appetizer, and I would survive that level of saltiness. But next dish I ordered, Mediterranean Buddha Bowl, was extremely salty.. again. Grilled calamari had enormous amount of tomato sauce on top of them.. and again salty. Steak was good, although sauce on top of it was completely unnecessary and there was too much of it. And then we waited and waited for service to come, although as you can see in the photos, it wasn’t so busy.. very surprising for this place where we had some good time before.

August 14, 2022 on Google

We are cyclists and vegetarian. On the first occasion, a year ago, we were served by Lisa and welcomed by the lady manager, both, very nice ladies. Got a sunny 🌞 table in the patio and ate: Coconut (veggie) curry & tribal salad without the chicken. All was excellent, including the service. Not a noisy area. I simply loved their Coconut curry and the salad was great as well. This time, We ordered the same main dish and the East of Eden salad & 🍺. This time, I was slightly less impressed with the taste of the Coconut (veggie) curry. This still remains a great place though. Worth your visit ...🚴‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️

July 17, 2020 on Google