This neighbourhood gem is a regional star. I was blown away by MLT last night. The whole deal. Great homely food with delightful gourmand touches. We had focaccia, shrimp toast, beef pie, pasta, steak, sticky toffee, crumble/panna cotta. They all had elements you’d normally get when paying another 10 or 20 bucks a head up town and bread and pasta is freshly made on site. Great value. The braised beef in the pie beyond mouthwatering, to call it a pie is like calling a Ferrari a car. Carrots to die for! Yes, humble carrots storming the table! The lightest sticky toffee pudding I’ve ever had. Wow. And the shrimp toast hugged your taste buds like a cuddle from your favourite child. Wine list and ales excellent, as you’d expect of a restaurant with tavern in the title. And a real team of staff you’d trust your most special events too. The atmosphere is just like the food, it hugs you the moment of entry and embraces you all evening like a long lost cousin. It’s that welcoming. The Owners and Team have created something pretty special here in the east end and I don’t blame the locals for not shouting about it. After all, you wouldn’t want your table space taken non-locals, would you?

We randomly found this place after a few fails of trying to get away from downtown. Let me tell you what, this was A+ elevated neighborhood dining at its best. From Jasmine, Heather and bartender Michael tag teaming every patio table, they nailed it. Started with the Watermelon Spritz pitcher, onto our initial app, the Milk Bread and it was accompanied by their shrimp avocado toast by their choice since we were newbies! Our dinners were the trout and cavatelli, and as amazing as you can imagine. We weren't planning dessert but they gave us a pavlova with pistachio and strawberry that was out of bounds! Seek this place out!! My only regret is not taking pics of the entrees, equally impressive.

I was invited to a tasting media event and let me tell you.. I was actually surprised how good and tasty the food is. My only problem is their decor of the restaurant. It looks too much like a bar but the food is more fine dine. I also had a chance to meet the chef and he's super friendly. I do love this place! I highly recommend it 👌

We went there Saturday evening, they are offering happy hour price on that day. We didn't eat since breakfast and we were looking for a large plate. But the menu is a bit confusing, as some dishes are very pricey and doesn't came with sides, we opted for snacks. All snacks with 50% off (Happy hour). We absolutely love all of them. Cod croquette is great.

I’ve been dying to make it to Maple Leaf Tavern for a few years now to try their burger. I finally made it summer 2023 and it was spectacular! Worth the wait. Service was a bit slow but we weren’t fussed, nor in a rush. We sat outside by the old ‘maple leaf tavern’ sign which was very cool. Again, thé burger was incredible! Highly recommend. Our server said they’re opening for lunch which is going to be awesome!

Lovely spot for some classic, but elevated meals and crafted cocktails. We had a group of 10 and everything was very delicious with attentive service. Relaxed pub style atmosphere in a historic building. A perfect spot for a date night or group dinner.

Came here to celebrate a milestone with family visiting from out of province. We wanted somewhere with high end food with cozy/comfy atmosphere, Maple Leaf Tavern did not disappoint! One thing I noticed as soon as I entered was how staffed up they were! There were SO many people working - and it showed with the service. Our water glasses never even made it to halfway, we ordered 3 starters, drinks, and 4 mains and it was some of the most efficient service I've seen in a while. Start to finish we were there for only about 1h20mins! The food was incredible, everything had such rich and vibrant flavour. It was balanced impeccably, and the presentation was beautiful. I wouldn't say this is a hidden gem (since the building itself is so large 😅) but the exterior presentation definitely does not match the fine dining experience. Check it out when you're able (you'll need reservations on weekends)!

Let me tell you of a little tavern, I call my home away from home. From the emerald bricks on the wall to rustic lighting, the ambience of Maple Tavern captures your heart. Esther and her team go beyond many’s reach to make you feel warm and comfortable, yet classy and always on point. Esther continues to bring a dining experience together without one seam out of place, her leadership skills and personality is one to always take note of, for it's beyond formal and caring if not first definitely second nature. Mike the bartender always with a smile, able to have anyone in delightful conversation, and has never missed serving a class drink that keeps you feeling like a formal gentleman that warms your heart. I tip my hat 🎩 to the Tavern I get to call home away from home. Thank you for making me feel more than welcome. For future viewers, don't miss the opportunity to feel at home. With Delight, A Traveller on Earth

The food and drink were phenomenal — I savoured every sip and bite that I took! The service was incredible. The chef is doing interesting things with locally sourced ingredients and changes the menu seasonally. Everything about this place is an absolute treat!

I had the best first date of my life here tonight. I’m so glad I chose Maple Leaf Tavern as this first outting! The ambience was beautiful it felt like a combination of upscale 70s 90s with modern flare, cool servers and BEAUTIFUL FOOD. My date and I started with a couple glasses of champagne which were served up in beautiful cold glassware by our awesome servers Jodi & Heather. We started with the beet salad which is by no means a regular salad and the mustard on it really something special. Then we took our servers recommendation for the steak tartare which is served in a huge bone. Very special touch that I’ve never seen before. Awesome spot, service, music, food, and ambience we created a very special memory here and will be sure to return. By the way there is a section in the restaurant that is open and you can watch the chefs make your food and enjoy the action of the restaurant. Really cool. I’m really glad I came here! By the way if you’re reading this be sure to check out the owners second restaurant “PORT” in Pickering. It’s an architectural masterpiece that sits right on the Frenchman’s bay waterfront with spectacular sunset water views of both Lake Ontario and the Frenchman’s Bay. Located 20 minutes east in the suburb of Pickering which is how I heard about this location Maple Leaf Tavern.

Great new look. Excellent management. Lacklustre overpriced food. AVOID. The $20 Caesar salad is thin, dull and bland. NOT WORTH $20 CDN by any stretch of the imagination. No bacon, few if ANY croutons, absolutely no cheese…. Rip off. Manager Todd told me they made their 8oz hamburger meat patty was a half pound. DEFINITELY NOT. See the picture… Really barely a 4oz one. It’s pathetically small. NO WAY ITS A HALF POUND BURGER… DONT LIE. McDonalds Quarter Pounder is BIGGER than Maple Leaf $25 cheeseburger. Sad but true and documented here. This burger was TINY AND NOT A half pound. A place charging overpriced burgers ($25) should definitely deliver a DECENT size burger. Maple Leaf is untrue: 1/4 pound of ground beef is NOT equal to 1/2 pound, as erroneously claimed by management. NOT EVEN CLOSE. SEE PICTURE… pathetic. It’s OBVIOUSLY NOT A HALF POUND.

My husband and I along with our 25 guests had the absolute pleasure of celebrating our wedding at Maple Leaf Tavern in late August. With our input, the Director of Operations, Esther, and the Executive Chef Renaux created a tasting menu that was just perfect! Along with the tasting menu, Esther suggested canapes and cocktails to start and we finished with a surprise black forest cake decorated with florets and chocolate maple leaves. The hospitality throughout the night was top notch and all our guests were well taken care of. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious and many of our guests raved about the food for days following. We highly recommend the restaurant for any occasion!!

We had a fantastic experience at Maple Leaf Tavern. The staff from the host to chef is warm and welcoming. Our host Esther is friendly, helpful and accommodating. It made our dinner out that much more enjoyable. The food is great and the atmosphere is perfect. Our kids enjoyed the food and the adults love the menu.

So cute and romantic! First time trying beef tartar and it was delicious. The beef tenderloin was cooked to perfection and the sides were a great addition.

Food was great, especially the shrimp chips. Yummy yummy shrimp chips. We did all small dishes, and the sticky toffee pudding for desert. Really happy with the new chef.

The 28 days need is really too salty:( Group of 4 have the same feeling:( Order medium well beef, hard to chew But Wonderful service and Romantic vibe Like the appetizer so much

My partner and I had a special meal here. We ordered from the Summerlicious menu and then had a few other things to share. Everything was phenomenal with such intense and yummy flavours, I can’t decide on which was my favourite. Service was amazing and smooth and the sticky toffee pudding as dessert was the ending to a perfect meal!

Came here for dinner and happy with their food and service. The place is busy with good vibe. We sat along the chef rail and able to see all the food prep actions. One suggestion to improve could be to tune down abit of the music as towards the end of dinner it could get pretty loud indoor as they didn't had a high ceiling.

SUCH beautiful food at Maple Leaf Tavern last night! We were celebrating a birthday, so did the tasting menu (which changes sometimes), and everything was WOW. The menu is posted in the pics. Heather and team and team took great care of us!

I haven’t seen the patio. Inside is just the right amount of dim. The food is delicious, and they always surprise me with something new and unexpected (we go once or twice a year). They have two cocktails on tap, which is fun: rye and ginger, or Manhattan; both of which are perfect and served with flair. Go. You won’t be disappointed.

This was the first time I have eaten here. I wanted to try something different. This place was amazing. We sat at the Chef's rail. It was great we could see everything going on in the kitchen. Our dessert was even served by the Chef himself. We will definitely be back to try the regular menu.

Had an excellent experience at Maple Leaf Tavern for dinner! We started it off with the potatoes and French onion dip (which I wanted to bottle up and take home). The steak tartare, romesco asparagus, ranch potatoes, and the strip loin steak took our breaths away, and the sticky toffee pudding brought us to heaven. Currently at the pearly gates as we speak. I cannot recommend this place enough. Superb!!

Fantastic restaurant in the East end. Service was great and the food was even better. Hearing that it was our first time dining with them, they surprised us and brought us an extra appetizer on the house. Really appreciated the attention to detail and flavours.

Had dinner at Maple Leaf Tavern with friends last night, and it was amazing! Had several different appetizers and side dishes and all were delicious... especially the brussels sprouts! Mains and desserts were all excellent as well.. not to mention the best martini I've ever had! Very nice menu choices and service was outstanding. Highly recommended!

We had our anniversary dinner here, we had been wanting to try it for some time now and finally had a chance! So glad we did, the food was amazing, the portions were a perfect size, and the service was great too. It was also a nice atmosphere, unexpected from the outside really. Definitely recommend for any special event or date night!

Great food and atmosphere. Been here 2x now and overall I like the food and drinks. It's a nice addition to the neighbourhood. Bit pricey but worth it. I wanted to give this place 5 stars until 1 night, a table of 3 women were seated right next to our family and given complimentary food right in front of us when all they ordered were drinks. Thought that was kinda rude. Aside from that one off experience, I'd still go back hoping for more balanced service the next time.

We celebrated my spouse’s birthday here and could not get over the spectacular service/wonderful food. It was a rainy night but they had a covered patio. Last minute we decided to dine inside because we thought it would be chilly that evening and they were so accommodating. Ester and our server really acknowledged the birthday celebration and provided complimentary burrata (yum) and a sparkling red wine. It’s been difficult for the restaurant industry but we’re so glad we could celebrate our special occasion at a place that went above and beyond. We ordered the pisco punch and a Manhattan for drinks and the presentation was beautiful but more importantly the taste was amazing. For food we started with a Caesar salad (delicious anchovy sauce) and for our mains we ordered the Bavette steak with chimichurri (this was my favourite dine in meal of the year), cavatelli (handmade) with lobster, and a side of asparagus (a must!). In the past I’d come just for the drinks but going forward I’d come for both the food and the drinks. Thank you for a memorable evening MLT. ❤️

An ace experience at the tavern! They have a great patio vibe with the perfect combination of privacy and action. The Burrata (A MUST!), Avocado & Shrimp, Cavateli and burger were all delicious and shareable. Perfect drinks pairings for the summer season bringing a refreshed taste to the evening. It’s evident that the chef Stephan is passionate about bringing a memorable experience to tavern guests. The best dining experience we’ve had since the start of the pandemic. Can’t wait to come back and try all the other dishes we saw come out and immediately regretted not ordering!

100/10..if I could give this Hidden Gem 10 STARS I would. We found out about Maple Leaf Tavern through a blog. A BIG THANK YOU to all the waiters / waitresses, GM, Manager, Chef Stephen & Sous Chefs for making our 1ST time dining experience at Maple Leaf Tavern a great one. The food was amazing. The atmosphere, amazing. The service AMAZING. I was craving a hamburger & they sure didn't fail me. The Burrata (Must to try).

Delicious food executed perfectly. Service was knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Wish we lived coser to this Toronto gem.