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  • 5/5 Farzad F. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing service with tasty simple but tasty sea food! If you like seafood this place is a must in your list.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keven M. 2 years ago on Google
    I’d heard a lot of good things about Zee Grill. Didn’t disappoint and food was delicious. Lobster roll was much like the ones you get in PEI; lobster was excellent, as were the oysters. Service was top notch, and the ambiance was perfectly suited. A great experience all around and a nice treat for a special occasion. Side note: a few years ago I saw the owner receiving a shipment of fresh seafood and carefully inspecting the merchandise. He returned some of it because it apparently didn’t meet his standards. This discerning attention to the quality of the food showed me how seriously they care to provide only the finest seafood to their patrons.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kate D. 10 months ago on Google
    Tonight was our first visit to Zee for our monthly date night and it did not disappoint. From the appetizer (crab cakes) to the mains (seared tuna and panko-breaded halibut) and the dessert (sticky toffee pudding), the food was top notch, fresh, and the portions were more than generous. We were also impressed with their wine selection. The service was attentive and friendly and the atmosphere was romantic - we're looking forward to our next visit!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ky C. 9 months ago on Google
    I’ve always walked by this restaurant and neon sign and cool fixtures outside pulled me in. Decided to make a reservation for my birthday and while it wasn’t a bad experience, wasn’t the best either. Decor inside is cute but they played radio 40’s pop music which felt a little off. Food tasted fine but was disappointed with portion size of crab cakes. Menu has all food on one page so wasn’t aware that’s they’d be appetizer sized. Lobster was fantastic but fries were similar to McDonald’s. Service was friendly
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mahala E. 1 year ago on Google
    Celebrated a friend's birthday here. Had a great time. Waiter was very personable and made great recommendations. Unfortunately they did not have the platter that I saw in the picture which was one of the reasons I wanted to go there. Loved the selection of oysters. Had the crabcakes but honestly, they weren't as good as I expected and for the price they were very small. For my main, I had the Ahi Tuna while my company had the Half Lobster. Overall, the meal was good. I would return!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gary T. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent seafood in a cozy space. There's a nice selection of oysters and they come with a really nice chili sauce. The raw bar menu looks good but is a little pricey. I quite liked the crab cakes. They're too small to share in a larger group but great for date night. The hand cut fries were good, though not particularly noteworthy. I recommend coming here in a small group and sharing a few dishes for the best experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maxim Z. 5 months ago on Google
    That was incredible. My wife, daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this wonderful restaurant. Cozy atmosphere, great choice of dishes, wonderful service - this is not a complete list of all the advantages. We will definitely come here again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thomas D. 6 months ago on Google
    2nd time i went there. Grilled calamari as a starter were very good ($24..). Hallibut as a main was ok, nothing extraordinary ($38). We also shared a few deeserts, the floirless chocolate being my favorite. So all in all food is good but a bit too expensive (ex: 4$ per oyster..)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 The L. 1 year ago on Google
    We walked pass it a few times and wanted to try this little joint in Leaside. The interior decor was nice, rustic with exposed bricks and has a vintage feel. The food was mediocre+ at best, they came in small portion, smaller than expected anyway. The price points were okay for that particular neighbourhood, wine list was comprehensive and priced reasonably. However we were still hungry after spending $100 each of us.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naoe W. 2 years ago on Google
    We love this restaurant, they are so friendly and every meals that we had this restaurant have been so so great. This place reminds us restaurants somewhere in Europe, they let you take your time to enjoy your meal from the begging to the end. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Victoria O. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here, servers were nice and very welcoming spot. I enjoyed the grilled calamari and oysters. My friend had the seabass and loved it! Overall, solid seafood spot in midtown.. will def visit again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kendra M. 9 months ago on Google
    Food, service, and ambience were fine. The reason for the low rating is due to the fact that I witnessed a woman who appeared to be in some kind of management position absolutely berate one of the young girls working. As someone who worked in hospitality for a very long time, I was appalled by this behaviour and it kind of ruined the overall experience. If this is how management treats their employees, I have no plans on returning. Do better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 peymam m. 11 months ago on Google
    Try different oysters from different part of country. They are v nice. The atmosphere is also v nice. Looks like a London bar than Toronto bar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M B. 11 months ago on Google
    This is our favorite place to dine in the city!!! The atmosphere is chic and intimate. We always sit at the bar and the service by Riaan is excellent! The food is fresh and made from “scratch” by an amazing Dutch chef Jack. We have brought friends, clients and family here and they always rave about their positive experience. Don’t delay… make a reservation and experience Zee Grill today!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saba M. 10 months ago on Google
    We started off with a bottle of white wine per recommendation of our server with a selection of Oysters. And they didn't disappoint. Oysters were so fresh and nice, with no strong finish, just so pleasant. For main food, we had the grilled calamari and roasted half lobster. We liked both. The portions of main courses were relatively small, but the taste made up for that. We liked the interior of the restaurant with rustic look and sea/ocean theme. Our servers were very helpful and nice. We would definitely go back

  • 5/5 730N 3. 4 months ago on Google
    I’ve probably (more than likely) reviewed before but again the dining experience here did not disappoint. All the meals ordered were wonderfully prepared and all were delicious and very much enjoyed. Our server Chris was quite attentive, helpful and charismatic. Where as the seating could have been a tad more comfortable, a small price to pay for an enjoyable dining experience. Definitely worth another visit.

  • 3/5 Timofée L. 4 months ago on Google
    My wife and I wanted to try this restaurant. She has lived in the neighborhood for years about 10 and she was excited too. Initially upon entering it felt like a bar but it opens up with cozy tables and the back unfortunately there tables seated near the trash which my wife was not too pleased. We decided in the middle of the restaurant. The food was subpar but the shining star were the oysters ! They were clean , fresh and delicious! They were locally sourced. I had the fish and chips and it was a huge let down. The fish was more like supermarket battered fish and the fish were Carnival style thin fried. My wife had the tuna tartare and it was good Otherwise it’s a good place.

  • 2/5 Glen W. 7 months ago on Google
    Bland food. Not terrible, but very pricey for what is just mediocre. Some oysters very tiny, which you don’t expect for $4 each. Sticky toffee pudding is their marquee dessert and it feels like they microwave a piece of cake. The seafood stew barely has any seafood. They use haddock (a bottom feeder) fir all their fish dishes. It is a nice looking place with good service and if it was cheaper it would be 3 stars. But for this price I’d expect Rodney’s level seafood and this just isn’t it.

  • 5/5 Russell B. 7 months ago on Google
    We had such an amazing meal. It wasn't planned we just popped in and luckily got a seat for 4. The tuna tartare was incredible. The fried thinly sliced plantain chips were the best thing I've ever had with tuna. The oysters 🦪 were all amazing and were a hit with the table! Tried my first white Rioja and it too did not disappoint, great pairing indeed!! The place was busy and even tho the kitchen was short staffed they managed to handle the volume extremely well. The staff were all so pleasant and on point. Definitely going back here!💙

  • 5/5 Kristen R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is officially my favourite restaurant in Toronto. Everything taste amazing on their menu! I try something different each time I go, and I'm never disappointed. I love the pleasant, non-pretentious atmosphere of the staff and coziness of the restaurant. It is like finding a hidden gem in your neighborhood. I was not even a fan of seafood until I found this restaurant. Zee Grill made a seafood lover out of me (sorry Red Lobster).

  • 5/5 Alanna C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great seafood place! My husband and I enjoyed tasty oysters and I had perfectly grilled calamari. There was a large selection of wine and beer. Love the location. The staff was quick and friendly. A must try!

  • 5/5 Bellamy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! I’m not a huge fish person, but I feel as though this restaurant converted me. You know the quality of fish is top-notch when they simply season it was salt, pepper, lemon, and olive oil, and yet it’s SO flavourful and delicious. The fried calamari may have been the best I ever had and the squid ink pasta was so unique. The service was amazing too. They brought me a blanket because they noticed I was cold and taught me how to de-bone a fish (like I said, I’m not a huge fish person). Thank you for such an amazing experience.

  • 4/5 Don S. 1 year ago on Google
    The waiter Alex was great. We initially were going to order the half roast lobster. Then Alex told us about Surf & Turf which was beef tenderloin and shrimp. We asked what the cost would be if we could substitute the half broiled Lobster for the shrimp. Alex said they would do it but then came back and said it would be an extra $39 which actually was the cost of a half lobster. Interesting thing so the shrimp had no actual value. Very disappointing so we order the boiled and roasted lobster. In summary not sure who manages this place!

  • 4/5 Edgar 2 years ago on Google
    We had Zee Grill in our “to go” list way before the lockdowns and, we were just lucky to get a patio reservation a few weeks ago. Overall the food was very good, tasty and fresh. We ordered Fresh Oysters, New England Clam Chowder, Crab Cakes, Bouillabaisse and Fish & Chips. Surprisingly, the portions were actually filling and reasonable for the price. The service was very friendly although a little erratic at times but, we think that they were just getting the cadence of the oopening patio.


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