Globe Bistro

The interior design is modern and clean. Once you enter, you can see the open kitchen concept which is pretty cool to see. Nothing is hidden. Across from it, are two washrooms which provide towels to dry instead of paper towel.
They were nice to accommodate 10 people with one table as initially over rsvp, they told me it would be 2 tables side by side. They have 3 floors (I believe), which some area is for private functions.
Winterlicious: we were there for lunch. 3 course meal for $ 23 (taxes).
The food came all together which was nice to see. The service was great.
Happy: Overall, my friends were happy about what they ordered and we were all talking about the presentations of the food/​dish. My appetizer was the initial talk as it was put to the side of the plate (see photo) which was a different take for me. There weren’t enough Brussels sprouts compared to the cauliflower. For my main dish, I had rainbow trout which my 2 pieces were smaller than other friends who ordered the same dish. So indeed, it wasn’t consistent. The butternut squash was hidden under some type of grains. As for dessert, it was sweet and good. The crème caramel could have been softer.
Not happy: Overall, it was decent, but somehow I wasn’t totally full or satisfied. I could eat more — for a girl!
Verdict: The atmosphere is nice. The food is elegantly displayed. So indeed, it can be romantic. I would love to go back for brunch or a special occasion. I like how they use local ingredients and that their food/​dishes are not the typical ones that you get out there.

Absolutely terrible service. Waited for close to ine hour for what should have been the quickest food to prepare. At one. point when the waitress. clearly saw that we were getting agitated when others who came on after us were being served, she actually said that our food was being plated and would be right out-​we waited 25 minutes after that for our meal. No apology, no comp. Never going back and will continue to diss them at every opportunity.

New Year’s Eve was a great disappointment. The service was extremely slow and our server seemed overwhelmed and panicked the entire time. Managers were even helping control her section but to no avail. It seemed the entire restaurant was understaffed and this contributed to the poor service. After 10 years of NYE events, management should have had the staffing figured out. The food was mediocre, at best and I had to send my main entrée back. I couldn’t even finish it once it was brought back to the table. It still wasn’t cooked properly. Bread wasn’t offered and our wine was warm. The entertainment was lacklustre. The guitar was too loud which made having a conversation difficult and the singer was basically a glorified karaōke singer. This was not the jazz entertainment that had been advertised. Please address these issues. We paid a lot of money for a horrible NYE celebration.

2.5 Stars
I’ve been to this restaurant before (for dinner) and decided to go for brunch with friends. It’s located on Danforth, close to Broadway station so easily accessible by TTC and plenty of parking nearby.
This place from the outside looks small but it’s long and narrow inside and can accommodate a lot of people surprisingly– even 2^nd floor seating that could be used for private events. The inside has that luxe feeling with beautiful chandeliers and interpretive art that people love to look at but no one really gets.
The brunch menu is decent in selection with the normal brunch menu with a twist. The prices are fairly reasonable as well. I had the grilled cheese with 3 cheeses and tomato chutney and a side salad. My friend had the eggs benny florentine and my other friend had the reuben. The reuben and the eggs were pretty good but the grilled cheese was just not that delicious cheesiness that i wanted. The cheeses they used didn’t really go together unfortunately– one overpowered the taste of everything. The side salad came drenched in dressing-​I could barely finish it b/​c the dressing was super tart.
The service was lacklustre to say the least. Everyone was nice and polite but it took forever and a day to get someone to take our order or pay the bill. We had to ask someone to get our server. It probably added an extra 20 – 25 min onto our brunch of just waiting. And it wasn’t even that busy yet.
No rush to go back but I have heard there is an outdoor patio that is nice so maybe in the summer I will try again

Innovative, fun menu.
Beautiful décor and layout.
Great service.

Summerlicious Dinner 2015
Here’s the long and short of it: The service level for an establishment at Globe is inexplicably bad. The servers themselves were friendly and really lovely people but they were extremely forgetful and inattentive. Why is it that every time we run out of water that I have to HOLLA (twice… thrice sometimes) to get refills?
Redeeming points:
+Lovely ambiance
+I had to take an important work call and one of the servers led me to the unused private function room.
Selections
Appetizer: Summer Salad (Heirloom tomatoes, lettuce hearts, radish, carrots, sugar snap peas, fresh sheep’s milk cheese, dill)
Entrée: Summer Mezze (Roasted eggplant, chick pea purée, tabbouleh, cherry tomatoes, pickled turnips, spiced yogurt)
Dessert: Summer Peach Melba (Peach sorbet, raspberry purée, crunchy meringue)

Wow.
Ordered a burger. Took a few bites out of it. It was raw. Sent it back. The same burger i had chewed up arrived back on my plate disguised in a new bun. Absolutely unsanitary and revolting for a restaurant to do that!
The food was inedible.
cauliflower deep fried and doused in barbecue sauce was given a fancy name on the menu to sound intriguing.
IT WAS INEDIBLE!
EWWWWW

Nothing spectacular on tonights dinner, oysters were small but fresh. Had the chicken in kimchi sauce, tasted like soicy ketchup. Had the duck poutine special was pretty sweet not enough cheese curds, and had the pork n clams, nothing binds the dish together, i get it chorizo and clams are cool but separately they dont.

I have only been here once before but decided to check out the rooftop patio, for a friend’s birthday.
Upon entering, the hostess (es) were very pleasant and I was hoping this experience would carry through the evening. Wrong.
Initially our server was quite pleasant but after our first round of drinks she was no where to be found. Felt like she was hiding behind the pillar and I had to play hide and seek to locate her.
My friends ordered the steak ($ 38), the gnocchi ($ 21) and I ordered the crab and lobster ($ 36). The general consensus was that the food was nothing more than average. No one was blown away. My meal however, was just not good. I like salt but even for me it was WAY too salty. In fact, that’s all I could taste in the sauce. Salt. Given the price point, as well, the portions are very small.
After we had completed our mains our server (finally) showed up and asked if we wanted dessert. My friend ordered Spanish coffee and I asked for a cheese plate (which was the best part of the meal). I don’t know what set her off but the server’s attitude from that point on was ridiculous. She was so snitty, bordering on rude.
Based on my experience of average food and rude service I do not recommend and will not be returning.

Globe bistro was my only 2015 summerlicious destination and I was moderately satisfied. For the $ 35 price tag, I really didn’t think that it was worth the bill. I paid $ 35 to fill 45% of my stomach. The $/​% ratio was really off.
I had the pig tail croquette, the seared wellington county steak, and the summer peach melba. The pig ear was a pleasant appetizer; the texture and flavour of the ear was fantastic and the sesame and sauce that came with it was delicious.
The steak filled 1% of the plate and 5% of my stomach. I literally asked them to throw it on the grill, flip it over, and give it back to me but it ended up arriving medium. The meat tasted average but I could taste the potential of what could have been had it been rare — which only added to the frustration.
The dessert was definitely the highlight but I’m a bit of a sucker for sorbets. Its a refreshing dessert and was a bang to cap off an average experience. The blend of peach, raspberry, and crunchy meringue is a thing of beauty.
I’ll visit outside of summerlicious to see what the hype is about but until then, this would probably not be my first choice.

Came here during summerlicious with 8 people so, to be fair — that may have impacted the quality of my experience.
The décor is stunning.
When we came we wished there was more reviews on the summerlicious menu so I hope this May help somebody else there trying to decide what to order!
Apps
Smoked fish– was small portion but tastes really good. It’s nice and light. Everybody at our table voted this their fave of the apps! It looks beautiful too!
Pigs ear– I personally didn’t like it. Found it tastes like squishy salt, though my bf liked it. (He insists that you have to eat each bite with a little of everything on the plate– sauces etc) id recommend getting this if you have a veryyyy open mind and are purely curious about what it’d be like to eat a pig tail and ear. But if your hungry, haven’t had a pigs tail before, and really want something delicious– skip this one.
Strawberry gazpacho– I really enjoyed this. It was like nothing I’ve ever had before. It was a fair portion size and was an awesome way to start my meal.
Mains–
The menu allows you to order a main off te regular menu and then had summerlicious prices for an app and dessert. That was pretty cool. We were hoping that the higher price off the regular menu would mean more food– not the case. Just know that the portions of all mains are small.
Dessert– the brownie was so delicious!!! It had a slight coffee taste– but everybody at the table agreed it was the best one.
I can’t say enough good things about it. We were also told that all icecream is made in house which is awesome because it tasted so delicious.
The peach Melba was another huge hit. It’s incredibly fruity and delicious sherbet type icecream. Two scoops– very yummy!
The cherry tart had a good flavour but tasted like it was a little stale. Still– it was delicious. Dessert was our fave part!
Te service was SOOOOO slow! There was a solid 45 min at least between each course– which was fine by us because we were a huge group so we entertained ourselves.
We were also slightly taken back by the price– we each had a summerlicious meal and we had twobottles of wine for the table and it came to 710… Strange but we didn’t think about it until after we left and realiZed that didn’t make sense .
Cool place to try– but you’ll leave hungry!

+.5 for service
Globe Bistro was my first summerlicious stop for 2015, and my first one in the $ 35 dinner category.
The interior of this restaurant is quite dark, and it didn’t help that my glasses were still tinted from the transitions. It took me a while for my glasses to finally settle down, but it did. The restaurant wasn’t that full, which was a bit surprising. Perhaps the whole Pan Am Games hype drove people away from eating out? I was also down by the Pan Am Park earlier that day and it was quite busy.
I ordered the smoked pickerel rillette, wild boar sausage, and the chocolate fudge brownie sundae. The waitress also served bread for us with vinaigrette and unsalted butter for starters, which was quite nice. The smoked pickerel rillette was very enjoyable, and had that Quebec foie gras feel. The wild boar sausage had a slightly weird texture, but I supposed that’s what boar normally tastes like (I’ve never eaten wild boar until today). Finally, the chocolate fudge brownie sundae tasted excellent, and wasn’t too overly sweet unlike some restaurants where they oversweet their desserts.
I also really like how all their food is sourced locally, as it supports local farmers and the local economy.
So it sounds like a 4 star review. Why did I only give it 3 stars? Unfortunately, when I come home that night, I had a huge diarrhea episode and had to use the washroom quite frequently. I think the sausage wasn’t cooked thoroughly, or at least to a high enough temperature.
Otherwise service was excellent and we were attended to the whole way.

Very good food but the portions are a bit on the small side. This is probably the most expensive place on the Danforth. Opened about a year ago, but I just got to go, since their prices are quite high ($ 38 for 10oz striploin).
They have three floors, rooftop patio, private events room and the service is very polite and friendly. The Dinner menu is very expensive, but the Bistro menu is more reasonably priced. The portions are small for the money, but the quality of the ingredients is amazing!
I had the steak tips with salad, which was actually a very good sliced steak, not the tip leftovers like in other places for $ 21, and my buddy had the burger, which could have been bigger for $ 18.
The Almond Crème Brullee with raspberry reduction and vanilla ice cream éclair was sooo delicious and decadent!

This restaurant is by far one of my favourite restaurants of all time. It is expensive but the price is worth it. A relaxing but not pretentious atmosphere with dim lighting, accompanied by excellent food, with bursting flavours and high end service makes this place a comfort and a perfect date night dinner experience. Whether you’re sitting in the front of the restaurant looking at the hustle and bustle of The Danforth or sitting in the more romantic mid diningroom, or enjoying the evening sky on the rooftop patio, you won’t be disappointed where you sit. My wife and I recently saw a show at the Danforth Music Hall (I’ll do a review on that too) and it’s a five second walk across the street. Globe is super easy to get too as well, being a couple of mins away from Broadview Subway station. There is also a Green P parking lot close by if you’re driving. You must try this place! I should get paid for writing such a review :)

We made a reservation for mother’s day and the place was about ¾ full. We were seated immediately and in a fairly friendly manner. Our server was very cheery and tended to our table in a satisfactory manner. She was kind enough to humour our wish to see the rooftop patio even though it was closed due to the rain. Appetizers came out in a reasonable amount of time but it was over an hour before our mains arrived and the server didn’t say anything until we started asking, it was as if they were hoping we didn’t notice? There was also no consideration given for the long delay on our bill but the drinks were removed after we pointed it out.
Special of the day, red pepper soup, was just ok. The duck was ok, it was cooked well but I just didn’t like the flavour combination. Those who ordered the steak and the elk said they were cooked to perfection.
So they lose a star for, what I felt was, being a bit overpriced and one for slow meal service.
There is a lot of reasonable street parking in the area, the restaurant doesn’t have their own lot.
With the many other places to try, we won’t be going back to Globe Bistro anytime soon.

My husband and I tried this place a few years ago and for no real reason didn’t go back for a while. Until recently. And now we are addicted. The staff is super friendly, courteous and thoughtful. The food is great! We spent one evening going through all of the apps! Yum yum! Great wine selection!
They have a tasting menu which we haven’t had in years but it’s on our list. A wonderful roof top patio that takes you completely away from the city!
Amazing hour hour specials too!

I have to agree with the commentary regarding the lingering around getting food to the table. Beyond that, this place is really quite nice, upscale, friendly, and exciting.
I went with a few friends to a Bees & Honey event, which was SUPER interesting (they have beehives on the roof!), delicious and fun. The honey they are preparing is really light and yummy!
As it was a weeknight, my companions were not happy with the long drawn-​out time to get various dishes to table. I certainly was having a good time, meeting people, and tried to ignore my friends’ gripes, but, eventually, even I agreed we needed to leave as the next course was coming out past 10:30pm (started around 7), and this was a weeknight. I would suggest that this ship probably could be tightened for weeknight adventures.
Overall, though, I really enjoy this place, the ownership is friendly and the staff was very responsive and helpful. The food is nicely presented and I certainly enjoyed trying some unique flavours out.

I was looking forward to spending my birthday at the Globe for quite some time. We made our reservation weeks ago. So I was a little disappointed when the hostess tried to seat us in the casual front dining area which was practically empty. Since we had been here several times before, we knew the rear dining area is significantly more formal. (Think first class vs. economy.)
When we put up a fuss, the manager found us a table for two but needed time to get it ready. We had a seat at the abandoned bar where we were ignored for an awkward amount of time and as soon as we ordered a drink, the table was ready.
I felt a little uncomfortable because it seemed like we were inconveniencing them but in the end, I’m glad we stood our ground and requested this table. The ambiance was so much nicer and we did explain that this was a special occasion.
We shared the Digby Bay scallops to start. While we were waiting for our mains, we noticed all the other tables had complimentary bread. We asked our waiter if we could please have some too and someone brought it over in the next couple of minutes.
The duo of elk at $ 39 was a tad over priced but very tender and flavourful. The rainbow trout with chestnut cream was light and fresh. I’m usually underwhelmed by the desserts but we tried the pavlova and I have to say it was probably the best dessert I’ve ever had in a restaurant.
To my delight they offered Spanish coffee as well. I’m a huge fan of this old fashioned drink and the Globe did it right in the traditional tall glass mug rimmed with sugar and topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
So in the end, I had no complaints about the quality of the food but a high end restaurant can not stand on food alone. I was not impressed with the way we were treated.

Listen: here’s the truth. Globe’s happy hour and roof top patio make up for the Xmas ice storm and the endless ²⁰¹³⁄₁₄ bitter winter. Their buck a shuck deal is fabulous. Their daily upscale twist on poutine delights me (once it was wild mushroom gravy; another time it was Korean style BBQ; the last time it was styled like Italian carbonara).
Yeah, Imma shout at you: HALF PRICE WINE!!!
*picks up self*
Yes, that’s right: I just fell on the floor for the memory of a lovely Niagra bubbly enjoyed at $ 6 a flute during their daily happy hour (4 PM to 6 PM everyday they are open, swoon).
Roof top patio offers a lovely square of sky framing flocks of pigeons, tales of the bee hive in the nearby tree from which they collect honey (!), and awnings that can shelter you from mist or overly sunned moments.
Downstairs you’ll see vaulted ceilings, fantastic light fixtures, elegant everything, floors in the main dining that reveal its bowling alley past, washrooms that offer hand cloths instead those gross germ-​blowers or papertowels, and, as above, kind attentive servers.
Classy. Comfortable.
Once, the manager owner overheard me and my friend remark that our drink service was slower than we preferred on our last visit and so he sends us a complimentary round of drinks.
*falls on the floor in the face of excellent self-​correcting customer services*
But seriously y’all:
BUCK A SHUCK!

Everytime i’ve visited Globe — i’ve been impressed. For me it falls under the high value category. Reasonable prices for great food, very attentive service and good ambience.
What i also really love about the place is it’s equally good for a date, or for a large party. The way the restaurant is designed, there’s a lot of versatility (similar to the old Boiler House) which makes it well equipped for all kinds of party sizes — without loosing out on service and food.
As a tip — the patio space upstairs is quite nice for a private event.
This is my go to spot for a no surprise-​please everyone-​reliable meal.