Antler

Cuisine

canadian, wild, seasonal

Michelin

selected

Price

$$$

Website

https://www.antlerkitchenbar.com

Description

This small chef-run restaurant in quaint Little Portugal is cozy and rustic with a welcoming bar, walls of exposed brick and forest scenes and, yes, a mounted deer with antlers (naturally). Chef/co-owner Michael Hunter lives and breathes by the locally sourced and grown ethos, and takes it up a notch by focusing on game. First up, a carrot and smoked ricotta salad. Sound boring? It's anything but, with roasted heirloom carrots and ribbons of yellow and red raw carrots over a pool of creamy, smoked ricotta. Then, pan-seared and roasted Ontario venison, bathed in a green peppercorn sauce and ser

Review score

4.4

Review count

80

Review summary

Antler in Toronto specializes in Canadian wild, seasonal cuisine, holding a 4.4/5 average rating. Food quality is generally praised, with venison, boar, and duck heart highlighted, though some find dishes ordinary or under-seasoned. Service is mostly attentive, despite occasional pacing issues during peak times. The atmosphere is lively and modern, but the compact layout creates noise and limited privacy. Value perceptions vary; some consider prices reasonable for the quality, while others disagree. It suits diners interested in unique game meats who can tolerate a bustling, noisy environment.

Best for

Suitable for diners interested in game meat who do not mind noise.

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