The Dive Shop — Restaurant in Toronto

Let me begin by saying, the dive shop itself is a great looking bar. However, the service was atrocious. I went out for a date with my wife expecting to enjoy the layed back vibe. It started off pretty well, we sat on the patio and we got our drinks. We then each ordered a taco trio. About 20 minutes passed and one order of tacos came to the table. Being polite, I waited for the 2nd order to arrive before eating. Another 20 minutes passed before a different server came to check on us. Needless to say the first order was cold and soggy by then. We explained to the other server that we were waiting for a 2nd order, but instead of saying anything, such as an apology, he just turned around and went back into the bar. Another 10 minutes passed and he came out with the second plate. He dropped it at the table and left. Again, no apology for the mix up. At this point it was no surprise that our requested hot sauce went undelivered. On the next visit from a server, we declined the offer to purchase additional drinks and simply asked for the bill. We just wanted to leave. The bill came and for the first time in my life, I did not leave a tip. While this experience left a bad taste in my mouth, in more ways than one, it wasn't over. As I was walking away from the bar, I noticed that I was charged for an extra drink. I walked back into the bar where I was met by a dirty look from the server, presumably because I did not tip, but I pushed on and explained that I was overcharged. At this point, the bartender who was standing within earshot apologized and gave me back a few dollars in cash, while the server gave me a very insincere "sorry". It was all very u comfortable as I was made to feel as though I was doing something wrong. In summary, I like the aesthetic of the bar, but it's truly not worth what my wife and I had to go through. I really hope the owner reads this and takes...

If you haven't been to the Dive Shop in East End Toronto, you're missing out on a 7-star experience that even the Burj Al Arab would envy. Trust me, if this bar were a spaceship, it would be lightyears ahead of the competition! First off, let's talk about the service. It's like they've handpicked staff from the hospitality hall of fame. These folks are so attentive, they could probably anticipate your next drink order based on your mood, zodiac sign, and the current lunar phase. They can tell whether you had Pfizer, Moderna or nothing at all baby. Forget your original "I'll have the usual"; here, the bartenders might just hand you your drink before you even realize you want it. It's basically telepathy with a cocktail shaker. The ambiance? Imagine your living room had a baby with the coolest nightclub in town. It's cozy, inviting, and just the right amount of lively without making you feel like you're stuck in a sardine can. The music is always on point - it's like they have a DJ with an honorary degree in reading-the-room only surpassed by a ninja cleaning the room. But let's get to the real reason we all come here: the drinks and the food, if I may. Both quantity and quality. They're crafted with such precision and flair, you'd think the bartenders were trained by Gandalf himself. Each cocktail is a little piece of art, served with a smile that could melt the polar ice caps. The Dive Shop is the 7-star bar you didn't know you needed in your life. If you're looking for a place where everybody knows your name (and your drink order), this is it. Cheers to the team at The Dive Shop - you've truly set the bar high (pun...

When I saw it was a xmas themed for December, I knew I wanted to have my bday celebration there. First off, they told me I had a table for 12 (I reserved days ahead), and they sat us at a table for 6. So my friends and I had to crowd around. Secondly, the bar turned into a "club" once 11pm hit and they turned their seating area into a "dance floor". The dj (who sucked btw) stopped playing xmas music and turned the volume up so loud, I couldn't hear the person next to me. Thirdly, because y'all wanted your bar to be a club, we had middle aged drunk women dancing up our backs. When I asked them for space, they verbally berated me about how "if you don't like dancing then don't come to a dance club". Which I didn't know The Dive Shop was! I've been many times before and this was the first time it's ever been like a "club". I reserved a table so my friends and I could sit down and enjoy a few drinks for my birthday. Stop trying to be...