​​Downtown Toronto | Chic French Dining at the Hilton 🍽️✨​​

On the ​​last day of Summerlicious​​, I went all out—​​lunch at this French spot in DT​​, followed by dinner with friends at Midtown's top Italian restaurant (more on that later!). Located ​​right inside the Hilton lobby​​ (left entrance), this place nails the ​​ambiance​​: spacious, elegant lighting, and a stunning feature wall with gorgeous artwork. The food? ​​Some hits, some misses​​—but if you order wisely, it’s a lovely experience. ​​🍽️ COURSE BREAKDOWN:​​ ​​🥗 Starters:​​ ​​Tuna Niçoise Salad​​ Fresh, light, and packed with flavor. The ​​Ahi Tuna was perfection.​​ ​​Mr. Bear’s Veggie Soup​​ Sadly, tasted like canned soup… 🙅‍♀️ ​​Onion Soup (à la carte)​​ Decent, but not mind-blowing. Wouldn’t order again, but no regrets. ​​🍔 Mains:​​ ​​Burger​​ Overly salty + unevenly cooked. One bite = juicy ​​medium​​, the next = ​​dry well-done.​​ Roulette vibes. 🎲 ​​Fish & Chips​​ ​​Crispy, thin batter + tender fish inside.​​ The star of the meal! ​​ 🍰 Desserts:​​ ​​Dark Chocolate Cake​​ Rich, not too sweet, balanced by tangy berry sorbet. ​​10/10.​​ ​​Cherry Sundae​​ Strong almond flavor—I hated it, but Mr. Bear loved it. 🤷‍♀️ ​​ 📍 Frenchy Bar et Brasserie​​ ​​145 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2L2​​ ​​Verdict:​​ Probably better outside Summerlicious. ​​Great for dates or brunch​​—especially with ​​live band performances on Sundays!​​ ​​🔥 Debate Time:​​ What’s your ​​favorite French dish​​? Croque Monsieur? Duck Confit? Let me know below! 👇 #TorontoEats #FrenchCuisine #Summerlicious #DateNightTO #TorontoFoodie #FoodieFinds #EatLikeALocal