The Corktown Kitchen

Me and my girlfriend decided to stop here on the complete win, I had heard a couple good things about the restaurant and we are walking to go to the Christmas night market and decided to stop in for dinner. Upon arrival we were asked if we had reservations, we did not we ended up waiting for about five or 10 minutes and then we’re seated promptly and given menus. We ordered water and pop because neither of us were drinking, my girlfriend actually ordered an iced tea and they made it from scratch. I’m talking through the tea poured it chilled it and added sugar. Absolutely beyond believe. We started off with spring rolls and grilled octopus. The spring rolls were very well-​made they stayed together and they came with a spicy Thai style dipping sauce which was good. And the octopus was absolutely wonderful, succulent and tender, served over a tomato style coleslaw almost. For Manes my girlfriend got a roast chicken crispy skin, and fries and I got the meat of the week which was lamb chops. The chicken was wonderful, The skin was in fact very crispy, and the fries were arguably some of the best french fries I have ever had in my entire life. My lamb was also amazing, it came out wonderful. Serve with green beans and go cheese mashed Potatoes which basically melted in your mouth. After dinner we were offered drinks they had a special on for Terry’s chocolate Orange style drink, but we ended up just leaving and going to the night market. Would 100% return to this restaurant, and recommend it to anybody who is in the corktown area.

Nice and cozy atmosphere! Our server was attentive and well informed. She suggested two great wines to pair with my salmon and wonton noodle dish. The dish itself was filling and really tasty! We ended our meal with the crème brule, which was good, but could have been better without the dollop of jam.

Everything was cooked perfectly. We ordered the octopus salad, rack of lamb and cured salmon with guacomole. The octopus was so tender and not the least bit chewy with the perfect amount of a grilled taste that it wasn’t overpowering or bitter but I have to say the salad had too much onion but that’s my only complaint. The rack of lamb was medium rare, and not dry in the least; when you bite into it, you can taste how moist and tender the meat is. The cured salmon isn’t overly salty and went great with the hashbrown underneath and guacomole. This place is a bit pricy but the experience was great! The service was pretty good given the fact that there were only 2 waiters with a place packed full of people.

Stopped on here for a quick bite after the Christmas Market. We did not make reservations in any of the restaurants in the Christmas market and regretted it and headed over to Corktown Kitchen where we also did not have a reservation and they were full (all the tables open had reservation signs on them), but they accommodated us.
The cute little place on the corner is small seating about 10 tables and seating at the bar — dim lighting and three very efficient staff members plus kitchen staff.
We were chilly so we started off with two glasses of Malbec which was very nice.
The menu had about 10 entrees and they also had daily specials that were listed on the chalkboard — everything sounded amazing and from what we could see another tables it looked delicious. We ordered a cheeseburger and chicken and friets. Both entrées were far too large to finish so we did take the leftovers home the wine we definitely finished !!
Will certainly return as would love to try couple of other items on their menu nice job Corktown. !!

I made a reservation for a birthday dinner here for 10 people and a baby. while we had decent food and service during our time here, I got a call later that night expressing their disappointment that we made a reservation for 11 people and only 6 people ordered entrees and thus, costing them «$ 500». Now, I admit we only had 9 adults show up due to a last minute cancellation but I think it is ridiculous that at a place that has no minimum charge, all of my guests were required to order entrees. Certainly the baby didn’t have to — and 7 out of my guests did order entrees and the other two guests ordered a side or a drink. I am not coming back here after the way I was treated!

Great service and a surprising selection and diversity in their dishes. We ordered almost all the appetizers and shared them tapas-​style. My favourite dishes was the smoky chicken wings, closely followed by the octopus salad, then smoked salmon with guacamole.
We also came in about 30 minutes early for our reservation, and they graciously accommodated us. Wine by the bottle are also very reasonably priced.
The ambiance is cozy and modern, though the space is on the smaller sign. Definitely check it out, esp if you are at the Distillery Christmas market — it’s just a stone throw away.

My crew decided to try out this restaurant before heading over the Distillery District to experience the Christmas festivities. The place is quite small so if you have a group of more than 4, call ahead to book a table.
We had our table prepared as my crew started to arrive. The wait staff were very patient and explained the menu. The kitchen was very accommodating as a friend wanted a gluten free diet. Many of us ordered the rack of lamb special with a glass of red wine. The first bite was great but as we continued eating we noticed the sauce was a little too salty. We continued on with the mean but we told the wait staff to notify the kitchen to tone down the salt in future.
Others had the salmon special, burger and steak which were good but nothing special. Call ahead to find out the specials as it changes weekly. Overall, a good experience and I will return to try the crispy half chicken which is a favourite on the regular menu. They were also willing to replace the frites with some seasonal vegetables at no extra charge.
After our meal, we simply walked to the Christmas Market which was only a 5 minute walk. I’m glad that we had a nice quite meal before heading to the busy market

3.5 stars. the service was somewhat lacking as they were having some difficulties with the hardware for placing orders and for payments, taking their focus away from providing the top notch service I was expecting. The food was fantastic though. Hands down one og the best burgers I’ve had in Toronto. Will definitely go back and give them another chance.

Second visit, this time for Sunday brunch. The menu is not extensive but that contributes to fresh tasting, unique dishes. We both tried specials: Apple Pomegranate French Toast (great) and the daily omelet (really nice flavours). Love the atmosphere, service was friendly and good, even though it was the servers first day.
Great addition to the hood!

They did a very good job. I would recommend in this neighborhood. I live down the street from it and it is so hard to find any good restaurants around. This place used to be Weezies which was not so good imo. Corktown kitchen is definitely an improvement.
The menu is interesting in that they try to be cultural and eclectic, incorporated some thai and viet elements. I dont see lots of chefs do italian and wings and Vietnamese roll at the same time. From that I guess the kitchen has had some training and experience.
Now the food. Octopus salad was very good. I always love kumato tomatos and the OO.
Chicken wings has some interesting spice in it, but the bbq sauce could be toned down a bit.
The Halibut according to my bf was very well done. But whatever he says doesnt count, obviously.
I got the linguinie and truffled mushrooms. Mushrooms are great mix, probably at least four types, I see Enokitake in it, loved the east asian element blended seamlessly in this pasta dish. The linguinie could be a bit more al dente but was good as it was.
Service was very warm. Dresscode is pretty casual. Our bill was around 100 without tip which is pretty good for the food we got. Definitely coming back and bringing friends.

I had the burger and I found it to be just ‘OK’. It’s a big portion, which I finished. The meat just lacks spice and flavour. I had a side of fries, they were good but not GREAT. It’s an expensive burger for fries and burger $ 19.
I think it would be a great place for brunch and they take reservations.

I am happy to have an alternative to the Distillery District restaurants and had a really nice meal here before a Soulpepper performance. Service was super-​friendly, with server, bartender, and chef checking in throughout the meal. The gastropub menu is augmented by an extensive specials board, from which I chose a very tasty lamb shank. The only letdown about the dish was the veg side, a big pile of peas. Still, I strongly recommend CK for locals and for the pre-​theatre crowd.

The food and service were amazing

My wife and I stopped in for dinner. Food was really great, as was the service. If you find yourself in Corktown, stop by. You’ll be glad you did…

Tried the Corktown Kitchen for the first time tonight. The food was delicious and there was a good variety of choices. We ordered the grilled shrimp and the rack of lamb. Both were really tasty! It’s a little on the pricey side but I had a great experience here and will visit again.

Corktown Kitchen never disappoints. Friendly staff, a fully stocked bar, and an intimate venue always mean a good time.
I have had a number of dishes at TCK and haven’t been disappointed. The octopus was particularly good. The hamburger is AMAZING. I understand some people may balk at the price, but it is a huge, perfectly cooked burger that is juicy and flavourful. I wanted to finish it — because it was so delicious — but it was too much for me, and trust me when I say I have a very healthy appetite! Easily the best burger I’ve had in the city, and there are some damn good burgers out there. The steak frites is a safe bet — also cooked perfectly, and definitely worth the money. Very pleased to have a noteworthy resto in the neighbourhood!

Had brunch this very morning and may I say it was AMAZING! Lobster and crab benny. It was loaded with lobster and crab meat, served on a potato rosti with bits of fresh corn that were like little bursts of summer in my mouth. The hollandaise was spectacular, the portion was big enough that it could have been shared if you split something else on the side — but truthfully I would rather have eaten a double portion all to myself! Anyone who doesn’t experience this fantastic benny has not truly lived!!!

The new local does not disappoint. They are clearly still ironing out some logistics, but they are on the right track. For dinner, I had a veal chop that was spectacular and garnished with a hearty helping of mushrooms.
I also had the pleasure of brunch this morning where I enjoyed the house-​cured salmon eggs Benedict. This was also magnificent.
Overall, I’m excited to have this restaurant in the area. It’s got a laid back vibe, good service, and solid food.