Bootleg Smokehouse - Toronto, Ontario

The short of it: Overall, I think it was a restaurant trying too hard. The food was mediocre but the cocktails were good. The drinks were good. The atmosphere could probably be good but we got seated directly next to the only other table so it was very loud and hard ... to hear each other. The music was also playing inconsistently. It would play and then stop, then randomly start again. The food was mediocre. The tilapia fritters were dry and bland and the Brussels salad was way too acidic and topped with hard, "puffed rice". The smoked berry cobbler could have been good but the topping was plain oats instead of a typical streusel so all you could taste was smoke flavor. Read more

Ate here with my family before the Jays game, incredible food and service. They recommended two to three plates per person and that was perfect. The favourites at the table were the brisket with chimichurri, pulled pork tostada, Fish fritters and smoked olives. Cocktails were excellent and our server was great. ... He knew we were going to the game and was considerate of our time constraint. Will be coming back next time we’re in town! Read more

Lovely place. The cocktail list is to live for. The portions look small but are quite filling. Didn't like the salmon and the non-off the bone pork baby back ribs. The in house scotch bonnet hot sauce will initiate you into hot sauce heaven. Overall a lovely experience. 5 star ... if they get additional flavoring to the food. Just not lively enough for me. But will visit again. Read more

My friend and I went to the Bootleg Smokehouse for our birthday dinner and it was a wonderful experience. The maitre d' who took our coats was very kind and welcoming. Our waiter was fantastic and enthusiastic. He even took our picture for us. The food was delicious and the ... wine was devine. Read more

Great place to come by on a weekend. Awesome selections for food and drinks to share among friends!