Goodlake - Etobicoke

I have been wanting to visit this restaurant for over a year, and last week I finally had the chance to go. I am so glad I did! The restaurant has a cozy and warm atmosphere.

Using mason jars again is trendy, but using leftover French fries is not! The fries that accompanied our steak were a mix of freshly fried ones and some that were a darker color.

I decided to meet up with a friend from Hamilton for dinner at Goodlake last night, and it was a fantastic choice! We both enjoyed the delicious food and wine, as we caught up over our meal.

This evening was supposed to be an amazing birthday celebration. Arrived at 7:30, had an appetizer and then they forgot about us. Munched on three measly pieces of bread that had been rationed (so thin).Reminded the server we ordered 45 minutes before, she apologised, went to the back, and then said there was a miscommunication in the kitchen. Came back 15 minutes later with dinner and, out of the three plates, 2 of them had HAIR in them. Yes, after an hour of waiting for the main, we get hair in 2/3's of our food. Not only that, but instead of not charging us for dinner, they charged us for the "fries" and the half-imbibed bottle of wine. After asking for the manager, was advised he was in the back but couldn't come out because he had STREP THROAT...in a RESTAURANT. Didn't ask if we wanted to leave a number to have him contact us. Paid for the wine and bolted it out of there. Don't know what happened to that place - it used to be so wonderful :(

I've gone here a few times now for brunch, drinks and snacks and dinner. Personally I think their dinner is their best time. The menu items come with so many amazing flavours and showcase a lot of creativity. Their brunch is good but I wish they had the same kind of creativity that the dinner menu has instead of playing it safe with standard brunch options. Definitely go for dinner!