The Ace

They added a 20% gratuity to the bill without letting us know, which I find a little dishonest when they still have a blank line for you to add a tip. For me, it feels like they are trying to trick you into tipping twice. Otherwise the food was decent. Had the daily omelette which was cooked nicely.

The French toast was exceptional

Great food n times ahead !!

Location:In Parkdale (this is what the Google leads me to believe). Street parking is available but is paid until 9pm (I went on a Wednesday). The place: Legit awesome. The owners took an existing diner that dates back many moons ago, but didn’t demo anything - so the diner has maintained its charm, offering a warm, hospital environment. I should mention that the staff have excellent taste in music and for me, that’s crucial in contributing to the overall vibe of a place. Anyway, I digress. The goods: Delectable, delightful, fresh, bursting with flavour. Need I go on? My friend and I shared the carrots and labneh as a starter because it was light. I ordered the striped bass and she ordered the duck. We both loved our meals - really, there’s nothing more to say other than I don’t usually eat fish skin but in this case, it looked so crispy and inviting that I went all out and left nothing on the plate. I had the Basque cheesecake for dessert - it was light and fluffy with a subdued flavour that I appreciated. My friend had the sticky toffee pudding (?) cake and is currently looking up recipes on how to make it. Service: Excellent, and I don’t get some of the other reviews that say otherwise (I guess it’s possible me for the staff to have a bad night). Our hostess, Bree, made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in, and basically accompanied us throughout the meal with great conversation - she’s got a good sense of humour. The manager, whose name I did not get, was also friendly. Price point: Depending on what you order, I’d say a meal can cost about $60 before taxes. Considering that these guys work with fresh, seasonal ingredients, they play great music AND provide stellar service, I think that’s a fair price. Highly recommend and looking forward to my next visit! Thanks - you guys are ace!

Great ambiance, service and cocktails. We got oysters which were fresh and reasonably priced

Such a great experience at this cozy place! I would definitely recommend the artichokes, the duck was excellent, and the cheesecake was so light and fluffy! So happy I got to check out this amazing space that came highly recommended while I was in town!