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.
Go to Knox! I went there with four pals that I haven't seen in a while & the atmosphere was perfect for catching up while enjoying some lovely cocktails & truly outstanding food. If I lived in the neighbourhood, this would be my go-to spot!
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.
Je donne un bon 4 étoiles sur 5 pour ce resto-bar. Belle petite terrasse, excellent service, les frites & la focaccia étaient très bonnes, le plat principal aurait pu être un peu plus élaboré vu les prix, mais très bon aussi. L'ambiance était décontractée. À essayer!
Excellent service! Our waitress was very friendly & attentive. Those oysters were incredible & I don't think I'll ever get over the deliciousness of those tacos! Great music above everything else? Can't wait to go back & try something new! Miam! Miam!
Jul 30, 2024
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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.
Nice terrasse on a warm summer night. Excellent cocktail on my part, but less so for my friends. Food was definitely not up to par. Brisket was barely edible & salad was drenched in an overly acidic vinaigrette. Gnocchi's texture was completely off & almost tasteless. Over 200$ for 2 people. We were very disappointed as food used to be excellent! Would come back for cocktail & vibe.
Exceptional staff & very friendly, they were able to accommodate us with great teamwork & upfront communication. We very much enjoyed the atmosphere & the food was simply wonderful. A place that has good bourbon & good people is a place where you can feel right at home. Will certainly come back !
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
