Knox Taverne comes across as a cozy, rustic spot with a welcoming vibe and a menu that frequently delivers inventive dishes alongside strong drinks, with Brussels sprouts and the steak frites often highlighted as standout items and rotating pastas and desserts adding new appeal. The atmosphere and hospitality are repeatedly praised, making it a popular choice for date nights, casual dinners with friends, or celebrations, while the best nights feel polished with attentive service, good wine, and well executed plates. Some visits note occasional timing issues or inconsistency in mains, and a few dishes have been described as undercooked or not up to the usual standard, but the overall sentiment remains that Knox Taverne offers a high quality experience at a reasonable price. The bar program and decor contribute to a special vibe, with many calling it a hidden gem in the neighborhood, and the kitchen is praised for using fresh seasonal produce to create memorable flavors that invite sharing and return visits.
The most amazing spot for innovative dishes & drinks! You can tell that Knox is a special neighbood gem & for good reason: The camaraderie among the employees distinctly translates into the relaxed & welcoming atmosphere that adds to Knox's charm.
I have visited a few times & I can assure you that you cannot go wrong with anything on their menu. The rotating cocktails & desserts make for tasty complements to the flavors found in the appetizers & main dishes. I highly recommend this spot for any occasion: If you are looking for a laid back 5 à 7 or a special celebration spot, I know you cannot go wrong with Knox.
The restaurant itsef is conveniently located in a nice district of cafés, boutiques, & other restaurants just a few minutes from a bus stop or the metro.
Nov 4, 2025
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Overall fantastic experience. The service was above & beyond & the food was incredible. Feels like we found a hidden gem in the city. I highly recommend this restaurant for a true, local experience.
Reservation strongly recommended, they are often full.
Limited, but tasty menu.
For a bar, had some minor apprehensions. Disappointed in the size of the pint glasses, felt like a small beer glass for the price. Also limited in wine by the glass options.
Nous avons mangé le tartare de boeuf & l'assiette de pâte sange & toutes étaient excellent! Très belle ambiance avec les portes de garage ouverte! Je recommande!
Most perfect birthday dinner at Knox. The Service & ambience was beyond perfect. Every single item on their menu is delicious! My favs were the beef tartare, Brussels sprouts, eggplant parm, oyster tacos & their flank steak!!! Highly recommend 1000/10 ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
We were a pretty loud & obnoxious group ... all in good fun. Nothing raunchy or inappropriate. But loud nonetheless. But the food was amazing. Wait staff was attentive. Highly recommend.
Nov 12, 2024
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Nice ambiance, great food, I loved the pasta with oyster mushroom & creamy sauce that was so tasty & fresh. Brisket & fries is also nice but too salty for me. I would suggest to reserve your spot in advance if you want to seat on a standard seat, we didn't , it was a Thursday evening & we had to seat on the bar, as several table was reserved, other than that highly recommended.
I was super disappointed because this restaurant was recommended to me by a few friends. Oysters were good. They ran out of focaccia. They were out of the 2 wines they recommended. Ended up with a good wine though. I had the brisket as a main & it was the worst brisket I've ever had. They tried to rehydrate the dry piece of meat with a sauce or gravy but there was no saving it. Olive oil cake was also terrible. It was only made palatable by the cream & fruit garnishing it. Also, they brought our appetizers AFTER our mains. So sadly the service was no better than the food.
Jul 28, 2024
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Food is good & flavors are rich, drinks are good too. Vibe is nice, doors were open though & it was cold, even stayed opened at night. It's not summer yet. Service was really good but it's one of those places that are very pushy. Three four servers will keep trying to take your plate away as you're eating & take things as soon as you're done putting them down. Would not go back, but would still recommend because the food was actually quite good. Portions are small though
