It was my worst breakfast experience in Toronto!! - We ordered two separate plate but they brought one shared one. Even when we said it was a wrong order, no one appeared to address the issue. - No one asked if we like to have milk with coffee. - It was a waste of money ($65.5) for a low quality breakfast plate! Will never try again!

Came here for brunch with some friends. Service was good and our server was friendly. The mimosas were reasonably priced compared to other places. The food was decent and they had a decent selection of foods but a bit on the pricier side from what I was expecting. I wouldn’t mind coming again for sure because it had a cozy vibe to it and overall had a good experience.

This was the most disappointing meal I’ve had in quite a while. I grew up with the Senator and it did not fair well post Covid. Service was abysmal as well as the cafeteria style burger and fries. It’s another tear for a fallen establishment. The minimum is a star as I can’t post zero. This is all I could eat and the waiter asked if everything was ok. Um……

So happy the Senator is open for brunch again. It is one of our favourites! Visited for the first time post-COVID. Fun 50s style diner. We missed you. A few changes to the menu but the food is still amazing. One request - please bring back the club sandwich! Very friendly staff. We always have the Yogurt and fruit and blueberry pancakes. We tried a new dish today. French toast sandwich with ham and Swiss. It was dee-lish. Home fries so good! $5 mimosas!!! So glad you’re back - we missed you!

I have been planning to visit Senator for over a year, last night I had the chance to visit and have dinner at this wonderful place. The food was so good, but what I really loved about this place is the amazing service I got. They were so friendly, professional, and polite. The restaurant has very cozy and cute decorations and the tables are made in a way that will make you feel very comfy. I ordered the creamy pasta and it was so yummy. I also loved the idea of attaching hangers for coats and jackets at every table. I can't wait to try their brunch on the weekend.

Headline: Eat somewhere else I went for lunch here recently and was very disappointed. The prices are incredibly high and the quality and portion size of the food do not meet what you'd expect for the cost. The food was not great and we both left hungry because of how little food you get. We ended up needing to go and eat somewhere else directly afterwards despite spending over $50 for 2 meals here. (Also a cup of coffee is $5!!) Very disappointed in this restaurant. I would not recommend it. Your stomach and wallet will thank you for eating somewhere else.

I was passing through Toronto, making time to go to the airport after an intense trip. I decided to go to the Senator Restaurant, so I could rest a little and eat something. Although they were about to arrive at closing time (it was December 24), they treated me wonderfully with a very welcoming kindness. Connor, the waiter, treated me very well and so did the rest of the team. I was delighted to have an avocado toast that was excellent. The food was really delicious, accompanied by a salad. Also, they gave me a Christmas gift, which is a jar of honey. If I go back to Toronto, I will go back and try more things to eat!

Way over priced. $24 each. Breakfast for 2 total $78 . 2 eggs 1 piece of toast, frozen deep fried potatoes. 2 pieces of bacon. + $5 for coffee. Crazy. Do not recommend this restaurant.

A terrible disappointment. This used to be my favourite place to eat in Toronto. It was the first place I suggest when going for brunch with friends and family because it was exceptional. Since it reopened it's overpriced and pretentious. There is a $20 per person minimum for breakfast which is nearly impossible not meet because the only item on the menu under $20 is an order of two pancakes. Prices may have gone up in the industry, but this seems greedy. The staff were always great and I'm sure the food is still good, but expect a large bill.

I tried the huevos rancheros and was impressed. The place offers food for a good price and the ambience is quite unique.

What a delightful place for brunch. Staff was so polite and friendly. The food service was quick. The food was hot and delicious. Had eggs benedict - salmon. Veg option with Avocado. Peach pancakes- with some fruit, syrup, butter n whipped cream. Delicious, delicious, delicious. There is a reason why this place has been going strong after so many decades. Please visit, highly recommended. My new favourite for brunch in the city.

The Senator is a Toronto staple that will continue to be for the coming years! Nestled away on Victoria street, the senator is a no frills, good food, good service, good atmosphere restaurant that you should visit. Although they don't have an ambitious menu, they are doing things right with what they are serving!

Nice spot tucked in by Young-Dundas square. I was kind of expecting more for a place that’s been around so long. Food and service were good. The club sandwich, while having all the right intentions, fails with its broken pieces of challah bread and giant, jaw-stretching hunks of chicken. Not to mention the paltry serving of coleslaw. Seriously, there are other ways to make this sandwich classic something special, without making the customer work to eat it.

We were greeted outside (coincidence, but nice). Our reservation had been lost, but it wasn't neccessary as there were plenty of empty tables. Service was excellent. Staff are eager to make sure everything is exactly how you want it. The food was good too. That said, the lamb was requested to be pink/medium but served rare. It was delicious nonetheless. The smoked salmon was very fresh. My guest substituted asparagus for the yam his order would have come with. It looked wonderful, it cut nicely and the texture was perfect. My guest was very happy with it until he tasted it. My guess is the fault was with the asparagus itself because we could find no other fault with it. Dessert was espresso and a salted chocolate truffle. A little more salt in the truffle than I like, but still good. I didn't recognize the region of the coffee used for the espresso, but really liked it too. I plan to try what looked like an amazing chicken pot pie on my next visit.

Their bread and jam was so delicious! Other food was average. A bit pricey for a brunch, but still affordable. +their homemade chili sauce was spicy, and I loved it!:) Please press thumb up below if you think this review was helpful😊 and hope you have a wonderful time here!

Cozy diner with a lot of history behind it. Convenient location in the downtown core. I came here for brunch/lunch on a Saturday. Our server was very friendly. The food was good, not great but I'd say very average for the price you pay. There are plenty of other brunch places in the city that offer the same (or better) quality of food at a lower price point.

Not worth the price at all. I was totally disappointed with the food. I'd heard great things about their brunch, but the dinner was horrible. The best thing out of everything we'd ordered was the fries. The chicken sandwich lacked flavour, the veggie burger looked horrifying and the bun was so dry. If you're looking to grab dinner with friends, I'd look else where.

Great service and delicious brunch. The $5 mimosas were an added bonus. It gets very busy very quickly, but it is well worth the wait.

My husband and I stopped in after a day-long bus tour of Toranto. We were needing a warm drink before getting on the road for the 2 hour return to Niagara Falls, Ontario. They were very busy with reservations but happily welcomed us at the bar for delicious coffee. The server even gave us a refill to go. The bar tender and the manager both took time to answer a couple of questions about the restaurant. Loved the vintage vibe! Would definitely reserve a table if we're back in Toronto!

#TheSenator Review from March 2023…#SundayBrunch at #Torontos oldest, continuously run restaurant, in the same place. Luckily they’ve survived the pandemic, unfortunately they still haven’t returned to full menus and full daily meals. However Brunch today was fabulous. $5 #mimosas made with fresh juice and Prosecco was a wonderful beginning to our meal. #coffee #tea and #warmAppleCider accompanied our dishes. My husband ordered the #buttermilkPancakes with fresh #AppleCompote and #mapleSyrup he really enjoyed them. He also enjoyed a lovely side of #Bacon. I went with their brunch special. While not a full English breakfast, which I had hoped to order, It did have #bakedBeans #eggsOverEasy wonderfully cooked #homeFries #ChallahToast and to make it Canadian I had luscious #peaMealBacon I was fortunate to eat it with some #HPSauce which made it English. The server said they discontinued the Full English Breakfast due to people not eating the Blood Pudding, Heathens!! Overall a wonderful yummy brunch, in a cool place, with an old jazz vibe. My husband talked about eating at The Senator back in his University days or eating lunch while working down the street. I love hearing and seeing Toronto history, I’m glad I had the opportunity to eat here, I’d visit again #eatLocal #LocallySourced #TorontoHistory #TheSenatorRestaurant

I really enjoyed this spot for brunch and coffee. The Senator Restaurant offers good variety of breakfast and brunch options. The egg benedict that I ordered along with the homefries side were amazing. Service was also spot on and the waitress was very attentive and the food came our pretty quick. The ambiance and atmosphere were also great.

I absolutely love having brunch here, however they are now closed. My husband and I made the trip to town on a Wednesday for our Birthdays and were really disappointed to find out they were closed. Their website says they are open as well as Google so there was no indication of the closure.

We recently went here after not being for several years and loved it. I saw the comments about how its changed and it had. We went in expected a fiber type restaurant and its now more fine dining. But I thought the prices were reasonable and cheaper than many other fine dining restaurants. And my meal was amazing. I got smoked salmon over potato latkes with a horseradish aoili and capers. Which was up there with one of the best meals I've ever eaten. So delicious. So if you are looking for fine dining, I would highly recommend.

Sometimes, you get lucky! When me & my wife first travelled to Toronto, we stayed at a Hotel in downtown and planned our breakfast at Senator (without looking at reviews, without searching for other places). Incidentally, this place turned out to be one of the finest we've ever have been to in Toronto in last 4 years. The coffee here is the best we've had in the city, the cozy sitting is awesome & the breakfast - decent. I checked recently and think this place does not take any reservations which is unfortunate.

Came here because it was right across the street from the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Food and drink were decent and not too overly priced.

Came here for brunch, had the best breakfast and such lovely energy. Our server was so friendly, I never asked for his name but he was amazing! Very friendly and he was so nice! When stopping by in Toronto please make sure to come by here! If possible please ask for him as your server hes great!(:

Our waiter started out good however very quickly that changed. He pretty much disappeared. When the food finally arrived, one of the orders didn't arrive at all. My club sandwich was bone dry and had awkwardly cut pieces of dry chicken. The bacon on my Husbands order was raw. When the pancakes finally arrived, they were raw. On the other hand, my daughter had a Bennie and it was delicious. All in all it was a disappointment. Sorry

My wife and I came here on a Saturday morning as they opened at 9.30. It was great, had a special coffee and two breakfasts. My wife is gluten free, and found something that worked for her, although we didn't get into details with the server. Food was great, highly recommended. Atmosphere was great, it's cozy and good inside. Better than a diner like Fran's, which is down the road!

Last time I was there for a live blues night which was lovely, the food was ok, nothing to write home about.

Always wonderful. We enjoyed the patio for the last warm day of the year. Great attentive service and great diner food. The patio will be open through October we were told, weather permitting. The peach French toast was amazing.

Restaurant with a history - read about it on the front page of the menu. As for the food, the pancakes are superb! French toasts are not bad too. And they make their own honey! Very nice service and friendly staff. Very nice experience having brunch here.

As soon as I walked in I was immediately greeted by a member of staff. Love a classic and classy American diner. The place was cosy, nicely laid out and I felt at ease. Lovely environment, I dined alone for breakfast, and the place didn't make me alone at all. There was a mixture of groups (big to small) and a few like me went in alone. Service was great, waitresses were friendly, approachable, talkative, lively and made you feel very welcome. I ordered the 'Real Good' plate which is two eggs your choice, potatoes, bacon, beans and toast. I chose poached as it's my favourite! Plate arrived and looked delicious, everything lived up to expectations except for my poached eggs were over cooked and though my jam arrived, the toast never did. I still enjoyed my experience there and would go back again and try other things on the menu.

From the moment we entered this gem of a place, we knew it would be perfect. How charming to have a doorperson to welcome us! Let me start by saying I called to ask about their menu as I do not eat dairy and red meat. Ann explained all the options that were available to me. Upon arrival, I found out she had asked the kitchen to keep some fish specials aside for us. I'm glad they did because it was terrific. First, however, we enjoyed a cocktail with seafood croquettes which came piping hot and delicious. The seafood special was a red snapper papillote that did not disappoint, and my husband enjoyed the lamb. We thought the evening couldn't improve, but dessert arrived, and we were again blown away. I'm sure that whatever you order here will be perfect. We will return to this little gem of a spot in the heart of the city. Thanks, Alyssia, Ann and Sam, for the perfect friendly service! See you soon.

Everything was amazing! The bread and home made fruit jam was authentic and delicious. The orange juice is freshly squeezed daily 😋

If you are seeing a show at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, you must plan a meal at The Senator. Setup like a diner, they fool you until you salivate over the seafood-dominated menu. My mother and I shared the mussels, croquettes, ratatouille and French fries, and there wasn’t a morsel left behind. Do yourself a favour and come here soon! P.S. the servers are so friendly, efficient and helpful.

Excellent food, beautiful interior with character, and the best service I've had at a restaurant in years. Everyone is so kind and helpful- and genuine. Thank you!

Went here before a show. Really liked the ambiance, like a diner vibe. The food is more high end now. Less diner more dinner. I had the steak. It was soooo good!! It was perfectly tender and melted in my mouth. The garlic butter on the top was excellent! I wish I had more. I got the bowl of fries. When they say a bowl, they mean a BOWL. It was a lot of fries. They were nice, but they would be even better if they had some salt. I had the chocolate cake for dessert. It was very rich and I enjoyed it. I also tried the apple crumble which was impeccable. Over all, I loved my dining experience here.

We were going to a show nearby. Came across this place by accident. Decided to give it a try. I love the interior, it’s like taking a step back in history. The 3 of us had sliders because we were in a pinch for time. Food was delicious. As we saw the chicken pot pies going to other tables we wished we had of ordered that instead. Smelled delicious as orders were going by our table. Maybe next time.

This place is in one of the oldest original houses in T.O, the food is priced well for area and is super fresh and homemade. Jams good:) Has been closed with signage on since pandemic with little sign it will open soon though Hope so it's missed!

It's the chicken pot. I'm currently staying close to the Senator, an have eaten here since arriving a few days ago. The staff are attentive, very knowledgeable about their historical environment, and justifiably proud of their restaurant. The food is just fantastic, if you don't believe me, try the steak and fries. Go on, I dare you.

The place is really nice, the fact that is old and kinda classic is great. We had breakfast and it was delicious.

Delicious Benedict eggs. The staff are so friendly. I love to sit in the counter. Feel closer to the human being. Enjoy the atmosphere. I will try pancake next time