The Red Cardinal Tavern — Restaurant in Toronto

Food Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Price/Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Atmosphere: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Service: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I have never been to a pub before and was pleasantly surprised by my visit. Having ordered takeout from here twice before, I knew the food would be amazing and was interested to see how the dine in experience would be. The atmosphere is decent as I feel the interior is a tad bit outdated so if you're dining in, it's definitely a much better option and experience to sit on the patio if possible. Service was top notch as the staff was friendly and attentive. Their menu is pretty good as it has a variety of options but isn't too overwhelming. I ended getting the Red Cardinal Burger for $15.95 which was by far the best burger I've tasted in my entire life! It was prepared very quickly, within 10-15 mins in which we were provided with water and condiments before hand. The burger was extremely juicy and flavorful and the fries/onion rings were perfection. It's pretty much expected to receive high quality food from here which is further backed up by my prior two takeout orders being 10/10. All in all, this place is definitely worth trying just for the food alone. Whether you dine in or take out, you will not be...

I have been to this place only a few times in the evening and it is a DUMP. I have been served by some bartender who is always drinking on the job and has a habit of overcharging or overserving the customers. The customers are all drunk all the time and they are not friendly to anyone new. Lots of creepy old men there who are lonely and will do anything to try and talk to you if your a woman. The food is ok. last time i was there the drunk bartender on the evening shift overcharged us by $70 and then told us we ordered those drinks but we didnt. I dont understand what type of place allows for bartenders to drink on the job and serve people. Management is ok. i think they are relying on the regular people for there profit because anyone new will leave after a few times. i also heard there is always a fight that happens there and the parking lot is very unsafe. lots of drug addicts outside. there is also people doing drugs in the bathrooms but managment doesnt barr those people since they are bringing in more money. maybe the daytime is different but night as a woman is very unsafe and not welcoming. will not return...

We went with a group and played musical chairs throughout our visit -- the waitress seemed a bit annoyed with how much we moved about but she was a good sport. Attentive to the point of being slightly annoying.

Although I didn't order them, the $0.99 weekend wings looked good. A few ppl in our party ordered them and I would definitely try them next time. They looked fat and juicy.

The back room had a few screens where you could easily watch games.

Also, this place is so close to the skating rink and feels a bit like an après ski lodge decor-wise. You could definitely warm up here with some wings, fries, and beer or tea/coffee.

Menu is pretty consistent with fried pub fare. The coconut shrimp were tasty, but served in a very no frills way.

They seemed to have a decent beer selection and a few non-alcoholic choices. I ordered a tea and their selection was limited to green,...