The Port Tavern

The Port Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Douglas

   Toronto / Ontario1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was excellent, very nice presentation. Value for $, less impressed. Caesar salad for 2 was very good but could have served 3 or 4 - perhaps cut down on quantity and lower the price a bit. Given the overall prices, a small basket of fresh bread would also have been appropriate.
   

   The Port TavernResponded today

   Hi Douglas, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and presentation. We also appreciate your comments regarding portion sizes, pricing, and the overall value—this kind of input helps us improve. Your suggestion are noted and will be shared with our team. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back to The Port Tavern for an even better experience!
   

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   Stacey

   Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Although the rating describes noise level as "energetic", that makes it sound like a positive - it was not. It's a beautiful spot with great food and service, however, last evening it felt like a Kelsey's or some type of roadhouse. Very loud acoustics...doesn't go with the decor and what I thought was the desired ambiance at this restaurant.
   

   The Port TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Stacey, Thank you for your honest feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and our setting, but we’re sorry to hear the noise level took away from your experience. Your comments about the acoustics and ambiance are truly appreciated, we’re always looking for ways to improve and ensure The Port feels inviting. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a more balanced and enjoyable atmosphere.
   

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   Betty

   Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We decided to give The Port a try, and made reservations to celebrate our anniversary. The service and food, were both excellent. Service: polite, attentive, and genuine Food: delicious. We had the ceaser salad for 2, and it was by far the best one I’ve had. I ordered the sirloin, and it was perfectly cooked and flavourful. My partner ordered the salmon and it was also cooked perfectly. Ambience: clean, cheerful, not overly done, and comfortable. It was nice to see people of all ages enjoying their time with friends and family over a nice dinner. We plan to return in July, for a special occasion. Thank you for paying attention to our anniversary, it was a nice surprise to see the little sign at our table, and very unexpected. The Port does it right.
   

   The Port TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Betty, Thank you so much for this thoughtful and detailed review—it truly means a lot to us. We're honored you chose The Port to celebrate your anniversary, and we're thrilled to hear the evening lived up to your expectations. We're especially glad the little anniversary touch made your night feel even more special. We look forward to welcoming you back in July for your next celebration. Thank you again for your kind words and support, The Port can’t wait to have you back!
   

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   Charleen

   Toronto / Ontario12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my first time at The Port and it did not disappoint! Everything was delicious and perfectly executed. The oysters were the best - from PEI of course! And our server was excellent. It was her first shift, but we couldn’t tell. Highly recommend this place.
   

   The Port TavernResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Charleen, We really appreciate you sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear your first visit to The Port exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed the dishes, especially the PEI oysters. Your compliments about our server will definitely be passed along — it’s great to know she made such a positive impression right away. Looking forward to having you back soon!
   

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   Bruce VIP

   Toronto / Ontario29 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great service and food was very good. Pork chop was outstanding although I could use a little less sauce on it. The salmon was very good and cooked perfectly- ie just barely medium. Wish for a few more wine choices by the glass. Because go an often, we hope for more specials to expand menu choices.
   

   The Port TavernResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Bruce, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the service and food overall. We appreciate your suggestions about the sauce and wine selection, as well as your interest in more specials — we’re always looking for ways to keep things fresh and exciting for our regular guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   William

   Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall a very good experience. Somewhat noisy atmosphere, but enjoyable. Excellent service Different and positive food choice experience
   

   The Port TavernResponded 7 days ago

   Hi William, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and found the service excellent. We appreciate your feedback about the atmosphere and will keep it in mind as we continue to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit soon!
   

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   anthony

   New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The overall experience was good. I will rate each of the dishes we (my wife and I had). Shrimp Aquachili - presentation: excellent. Taste: Cilantro and lime were overpowering. I would not order this again. Tuna sashimi bombs - presentation: top notch. Taste/texture: rice cake at bottom was overcooked, almost like it was deep fried a second time. Steak tartare - presentation: beautiful. Taste/texture: The star of the show. we frequently order this plate in many restaurants and this one was up there in terms of seasoning, taste and value. Crab cakes - presentation: 4* Taste/texture: shared "star of the show" with the steak tartare. Fried to perfection. Lots of crab. very tasty. Service was excellent. Would we return? yes
   

   The Port TavernResponded on May 13, 2025

   Hi Anthony, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the steak tartare and crab cakes – those are definitely favorites of ours as well. We also appreciate your thoughts on the other dishes and will share your comments with the team to make any adjustments. It's wonderful to know that the service met your expectations, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!
   

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   Katherine VIP

   Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for Mother’s Day, live in Clarksburg but had never been to The Port. We were pleasantly surprised and impressed at the quality of the food! Ordered the rib eye steak to be done medium rare and was PERFECTLY done. The prime rib sandwich was large and was “absolutely one of THE best roast beef sandwiches ever”. Salmon Eggs Benedict was also fantastic. We will definitely go back especially when the weather warms up for the patio.
   

   The Port TavernResponded on May 13, 2025

   Hi Katherine, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you were impressed with the The Port Tavern during your first visit. It's always wonderful to know when our guests enjoy their meals so much. We’d love to welcome you back soon, especially when the weather is perfect for enjoying our patio. Looking forward to seeing you again!
   

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   Lisa

   Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely lunch at the Port Tavern. Both the indoor and outdoor space is great. The service was great and the food delicious. Can’t beat the location. Overall, a great Mothers Day lunch
   

   The Port TavernResponded on May 13, 2025

   Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a lovely Mother’s Day lunch with us. It’s great to know you enjoyed both our indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as the food and service. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience!
   

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    caroline

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Beautiful Mother’s Day brunch in the beautiful Port restaurant in a cozy , relaxed and classy ambiance
    

    The Port TavernResponded 7 days ago

    Hi Caroline, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Mother’s Day brunch and felt comfortable in the cozy, relaxed, and classy atmosphere we strive to create at The Port. It means a lot to us that our setting helped make your celebration extra special. We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones back soon for many more memorable dining experiences!
    

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