Woods Restaurant & Bar

Wow. This was the most amazing experience. Everything, evvvvvvverything was so lovely. The staff were just so great, shoutout to everyone and our server Sammy The food…wow. So good. Everything was delicious and Wood speciaizes in Elk and it shows. Order the elk! It was an extra special occasion, with my partners birthday and they made it so so special Everything was delicious. And honestly soo ….affordable. With the service and quaLity … Woods is simply unbeat

November 22, 2024 on Google

This place was amazing. The service was a 10 out of 5 (yes, you’re reading that correctly). The maître d’ is from Brooklyn, NY and was so fun and personable. He made all the difference during our dinner… My experience wasn’t even about the food, which was excellent… The service was exemplary for the price. We love this place. Who the hell is giving a rating below 4.4 (the average)??

November 21, 2024 on Google

Dined here after my wedding ceremony with some friends last month and I couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. I had booked a reservation in the main dining room a month in advance (after being told the private room was booked on the same night). It ended up working out well as my friends and I enjoyed ourselves in the main room - we loved the ambiance and the live music playing a few feet away (played by a pianist and trumpeter). Food and drinks were delicious and the service was great - hostess/servers were very attentive and it really made the night all the more special. I will definitely return.

October 9, 2024 on Google

Overall the food at Woods is wonderful. I had the watermelon salad and the squash ravioli. My dining companions thoroughly enjoyed the elk - a specialty of the restaurant that focuses on Canadian themes in its cuisine. The staff was very attentive and kept our glasses topped up. The only issue we encountered was how long it took for our meals to arrive. We were a very large party, so completely understand this can cause a strain on service, however main courses took over 2 hours to arrive. I would go back Woods in the future but I don't necessarily recommend for large group dinners.

September 28, 2024 on Google

Fantastic ambiance, the dining room is stylish and intimate. The menu is alright, the food is beautifully presented but tastes a bit generic. I still recommend Woods but I suggest to focus on cocktails and great atmosphere rather than on food. Make sure you make a reservation, the place is pretty small and fills up quickly.

March 14, 2024 on Google

Great food with a particularly strong ambiance. The elk tartare was unique and featured larger chunks of meat than a traditional French tartare, giving it a tangy stronger taste (not to mention the elk). The boar burger was very flavourful. Great spot for a rustic and gamey experience.

November 6, 2023 on Google

4.0/5 Their signature dish, the Seared Ontario Elk was certainly worth the visit. The elk was cooked to perfection and the sides that consisted of tortellini, oyster mushrooms, berry sauce and parsnip purée were such a great combination of flavours. Wow. The appetizers we ordered (the beef carpaccio and elk tartare) were underwhelming. They seemed to lack salt and flavour in general… I would not order these again. The server was pleasant, although she kept referring to each of us as “my dear” which I didn’t find too tasteful. The live music was lovely, but the trumpet player was much too loud. We had to pause our conversation whenever he came into the main dining area. Overall, a good experience! I would return for the Seared Elk as I found that quite unique.

February 13, 2023 on Google

Tasty hidden gem! Great drinks, amazing dishes. Very good sized portions, so you can enjoy the menu from appetizer to dessert, and they are all worth it. Loved the intimate, yet lively atmosphere. Very good, fast service as well. Just make a reservation in advance, as tables as limited. When they are fully booked, they accept walk-ins at the bar as well. We appreciated the drinks on the house and coat service as well. Will be back.

April 10, 2022 on Google