Taverne Tamblyn

What Reddit says

An east end Danforth tavern with a well-liked beef tartare and a loyal following. Opinions on value split, with some calling it a bargain and others finding it pricey for portions. Redditors report it closed in spring 2025.

Paraphrased from the comments below.

What to order

• 9.2
  Fries#5 for fries in Toronto
  Top pick
• Steak2 Redditors
• Mussels1 Redditor

In their words

Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.

• “Their prices were too low for the quality of food you were getting”

• “I found them a little on the expensive side for portion size and overall wow factor”

• “Taverne Tamblyn is also excellent and looks like they are doing dinner on Fri/Sat nights.”

• “The Wood Owl, Taverne Tamblyn and Rikki+Olivia would work. All east end.”

• “It was by far best bang for the buck and with proper servers and everything”

• “Taverme Tamblyn had amazing fries but just learned they closed”

• “I had a bad experience there. The owner was insufferable and full of himself”

• “Quality and value are great. Their $25 steak frites Wednesday is great for a night out or occasion”

• “Taverne Tamblyn”

• “Loved Taverne Tamblyn”

• “Taverne Tamblyn has a great tartare for like $20”

• “Taverne Tamblyn on the danforth!”