Allen's

4.7

1308 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for craft beers

Allen's is reminiscent of a New York City saloon from ages past. The tin ceiling, the wood floors and the cozy old bar make it an experience in itself. Yet Allen's also has a fabulous menu that is sure to inspire and delight.

With more than 300 kinds of whisky, more than 100 wines and over 140 beers, it will satisfy your need for liquid refreshment. The food is pub fare improved thanks to the reliance on organic and locally raised meats and careful preparation. Burgers, salads, soups and so much more await those who pay a visit to Allen's.

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Location
143 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Phone number
(416) 463-3086
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Canadian, Irish
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vijey Ponniah

What 1,308 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto
American

Review summary

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Allen's is a celebrated Toronto gem offering a lively atmosphere, top-notch service, and diverse Canadian fare. "Best burger in Toronto" and "perfectly poured Guinness" are standout mentions. The outdoor patio is "fantastic," and the whiskey selection impresses. Despite occasional noise, Allen's remains a "reliable spot" with "great food" and a "friendly vibe."

1,308 Reviews

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Joe
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always great food at a great value and probably one of the best burgers in the city!
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Samara
Toronto6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious (especially the lamb and champ)! Booth was perfect for chatting and catching up with friends.
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Michael
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. We will be back. Thanks for a wonderful evening!
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Nicolas VIP
Toronto13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always perfect. We had the specials of a sirloin and lamb chops and each was prepared to the expectations I have with Allens: perfect.
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Vic
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very comfortable bar/resto, really nice attentive and friendly staff, great food...
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Scott
Toronto2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time! Servers were great. Baked potato was a bit dry but steaks and creamed spinach were great
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Mai
Toronto11 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A bit disappointing than my first. I came here a week ago and it’s Valentines day back then but service and seating was fast. Today, it seems like they are overbooked and the service was bit slower than before. Food was ok, it’s not bad but my order last week was better. I’ll probably go back but more likely not anytime soon.
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Marcia
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time ordering from the Feb Steak Fest menu and it lived up to its reputation. The food was excellent, along with the service. Well worth it. We plan on going again next February.
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Peter
Toronto9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak festival was awesome , service was top notch
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David
Toronto19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I've been coming to Allen's since it opened on the Danforth. Rarely am I disappointed. Tonight was typically, wonderful. Our server was charming and efficient. The polenta fries were great, as was the green salad. Our mains were excellent and generous. Sometimes it's a little noisy. This was during the Steak Festival, so it was packed. But it got quieter after 45 minutes or so. We keep coming back to Allen's and we will continue to do so. Bravo!
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FAQs

Allen's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 463-3086.

Allen's is rated 4.7 stars by 1308 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

143 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(416) 463-3086
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Canadian, Irish
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vijey Ponniah

Allen's

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Dining areas

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What 1,308 people are saying

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