And/Ore (Above Ground) – Toronto, Canada

Tl;dr although it’s what I would consider a ✨BBL restaurant✨, it still delivered on taste and value for money. There’s hope for Toronto yet

Highlights were the Serrano ham paired with paper thin honeydew slices, and the PEI striploin with its crust and tangy jus

Lowlights was the bread – it’s always a bit sad when a joint’s bread isn’t up to par. Even places like Red Lobster and Outback Steakhouse get this right lol

The conceit of And/Ore is above ground you get share plates and libations (heavy emphasis on the libations) and the underground cave dining area is a Chef’s table – I’ll report back next time once I’ve secured a reso (this is Toronto’s hottest new reservation so it’s v hard to get one)

I’ll admit I can’t comment too much on the bar as we were kind of in a rush due to having show tickets, so I can’t make a fair assessment; but I will say the Old Fashioned wasn’t to my liking because they had this cotton candy gimmick I didn’t care for but I found the Mint Julep refreshing with its splash of bitters to contrast with the brightness of the mint
Their wine list can also stand on its own; we split a Nicolas Joly, which I’ve only ever seen carried by Blue Blood – and I don’t want to go back to Blue Blood lol

3.8/5 stars
Check total was $406 before tip