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Nestled in the heart of Old Toronto at 123 Front St W, Kelly's Landing is a vibrant restaurant that captures the essence of Canadian grill fare. With its stylish decor and lively atmosphere, this spot is perfect for foodies and sports enthusiasts alike. The restaurant boasts a diverse menu that highlights local ingredients and flavors, making it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to indulge in a delightful culinary experience.

At Kelly's Landing, the menu is a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary dishes. Two standout options include the **braised beef short rib**, which is slow-cooked to perfection, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience that pairs beautifully with seasonal vegetables. Another must-try is the **calamari appetizer**, known for its perfectly tender texture and addictive flavor, making it a favorite among regulars.

The drink menu is equally impressive, featuring creative cocktails like the **Bulletproof Lemonade**, which combines refreshing citrus with a hint of sweetness, making it the perfect companion for a summer evening. The ambiance is enhanced by live music, creating a vibrant backdrop for your dining experience.

Conveniently located just a stone's throw from Union Station, Kelly's Landing is perfectly situated for both locals and tourists. After a satisfying meal, guests can explore nearby attractions such as the iconic CN Tower and the bustling St. Lawrence Market, making it an ideal stop for a full day of exploration in Toronto.

Kelly's Landing is known for its vibrant atmosphere, delicious Canadian grill fare, and creative cocktails.

Yes, Kelly's Landing offers outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying a meal in the fresh air.

Parking is available in nearby paid garages, making it convenient for visitors.

Whether you're a local or just visiting, Kelly's Landing invites you to experience its unique blend of flavors and ambiance. Make a reservation today and savor the best of Toronto's culinary scene!

Stylish destination for Canadian grill fare, cocktails & pizzas, plus sports on TV.

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We recently dined at Kellys Landing and had a mixed experience with our meal. To begin, the calamari appetizer was exceptional. The texture was perfectly tender, and the dish was incredibly addictive. We also thoroughly enjoyed the beef rigatoni; the sauce was well-balanced, complementing the tender beef, and we appreciated the subtle spice.

However, the steak was disappointing. We requested medium-rare, but it was cooked unevenly, with approximately half of the steak reaching medium-well doneness. My friend enjoyed the parm frites, praising the flavor, although we both noted some pieces were unfortunately soggy. Additionally, the side of market vegetables was overly oily and, in our opinion, did not justify the $5 charge.

We went here for late lunch so not much patrons. One of the good things about the place is that it is just a stones throw away from Union Station.

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We went to Kelly’s Landing this weekend for the first time. The atmosphere was pleasant and inviting, but it was quite busy, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation.

The drinks were enjoyable, I really liked the Bulletproof Lemonade. We had three different servers, none of whom introduced themselves, which was a bit unusual as that's typically part of the experience. 2 of the 3 seemed somewhat on the unfriendly side. I understand it was busy, but it was still noticeable.

Service was slower than expected. It took over 40 minutes just to get our bill after we finished our meal and drinks. We ended up spending more than 2.5 hours at the restaurant, which felt a little excessive.

As for the food, I ordered the braised beef short rib off the feature menu. Unfortunately it was cold—not just lukewarm, but cold. It seemed like it may have been sitting out for too long before being brought to our table, which was disappointing. On the other hand, my boyfriend's meal came out hot, so it was odd that there was such a discrepancy.

Overall, while the restaurant has a nice ambiance, I’m unsure if I’d return given the service and food temperature issues.

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An ok recommendation. Maybe I just have high standards but I’ve gone to Kelly’s landing twice, and both times they couldn’t cook a steak so maybe avoid. Their bread is absolutely delicious and it’s a great place to sit down for a drink. I’d recommend their salmon too. Atmosphere is nice, it can get busy to definitely don’t skip the reservation.

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Visited kellys with colleagues during lunch, came in with high expectations, left on a more disappointed note. Sharing my honest review with pros/cons.

Pros:
+ We were asked what drinks we want as well as what kind of water we would like (ex: carbonated).
+ Pudding and Mousse were good. ~ 9/10
+ Pizza Margarita was very good ~ 8-9/10
+ Menu had gluten free and vegetarian options

Cons:
1. Communication/ Service:
- Waitress has not asked if any of us have any allergies/ dietary restrictions
- It was difficult to approach waitress as she was not checking on us
- We had to call waitress in order to finally make an order and kellys was not even as busy
- We were told that we cannot order mains at same time as appetizers since it is hard to punch it in the system considering that we already waited for around 30mins for our orders to be even taken, we then had to wait again to place mains order.
- When mains were finally served they were not served at same time to everyone , one table got it around 10 mins earlier and even when they brought mains to 2nd table one person still had to wait for next 5mins for his main.
And I understand this can happen, in that instance waitress has to communicate it to set expectations. Basically it comes back to communication issue again.
- To add once all mains were served three people did not get any cutlery to eat with , and again we had to catch waitress since she did not bother checking on us and our experience
- Water was only refilled at the end once
- There were not enough napkins
- When time came for desserts we were not approached by waitress and we had to again make attempts to call her over and then once we managed to do it , she said that apparently dessert menu was always there just in the drinks menu.

2. Food:
- Despite it looking good on pictures most of people rated it as 6/10 where my rating would be closer to 4/10 for my dish which was Moroccan chicken with salmon add in, which tasted like poor imitation of Indian chicken curry, salmon was very good though.
- For desserts we tried all three that are presented on the menu including mousse, pudding and cheesecake. Mousse and pudding were pretty good however cheesecake was clearly in the fridge for a very long time, i tasted that.
Mousse & pudding are 8-9/10 while cheesecake closer to 2/10.
- No Vegan dessert options

3. Additional feedback/ needed improvements:
- One of the plates was dirty and we had to ask waitress to get new one
- Was hard to get waitress to bring us a bill
- It is important that waitress set right expectations and continuously communicates of any issues/ delays to avoid ruining experience

Overall, in conclusion service is at 3/10 it was bad, i got strong feeling that waitress just did not care about us neither about our experience. Food was rated 6/10 by most people while some people rated it as bad (~2-3/10).
Definitely not a place you ever want to go to unless you want overpriced poor tasting food and even worse service.

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great experience at this place. my server Natalie was awesome, I wish I could write a review just about her, she was really good. food is awesome as well, I just wish it didn’t take so long, i waited over 30mins for the food, plus other 30mins for dessert and they were not even that busy. overall, totally recommend

Kellys Landing: Top Restaurant in Old Toronto, ON

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