The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel

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   Kiersty

   Toronto6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for the fixed menu Valentine's Day dinner and it was amazing! The food choices were great. Both my husband and I got the steak and shrimp and it was so delicious. The acoustic guitar musician was a nice added touch. The service was outstanding too. Overall a very enjoyable evening.
   

   The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on February 17, 2025

   Good morning Kiersty, Thank you so much for the amazing review - we're so happy to hear how much you loved your Valentines Day experience at the Arlington Hotel. Your feedback about the food, service, and ambiance is very much appreciated! We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit and recreate the magic you felt on this evening together! Have a lovely week! Warmest regards, Krista Viskantas kviskantas@arlingtonhotel.ca
   

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   Andrew

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was amazing! Food was very good! Great value!
   

   The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on February 17, 2025

   Good morning Andrew, Thank you so much for the fantastic review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your Valentines Day Dinner at The Arlington Hotel and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next great experience. Trivia on Thursdays is always a great night! Have a great week! Kindest regards, Krista Viskantas Kviskantas@arlingtonhotel.ca
   

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   Nicolina

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We walked in and were greeted right away. The staff were friendly and welcoming! The restaurant was clean, they mentioned they had just had a party in there and you would never tell. We had the place to ourselves, which was lovely. The food was good, nothing exceptional but we will return to try something else 😊
   

   The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on February 4, 2025

   Hello Nicolina, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a great review from your recent experience at the Library Bar. We appreciate the 5 star review and your fantastic feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit again in the near future! Sincerely, Krista Viskantas Assistant General Manager kviskantas@arlingtonhotel.ca
   

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   Kira

   Toronto8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely loved it. Tara was wonderful and the food and drink were delicious. The place is so cozy, we sat for a few hours just talking and enjoying ourselves and borrowed the trivial pursuit game!!! lol
   

   The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on December 22, 2024

   Good afternoon Kira, Thanks so much for the fantastic feedback from your recent visit to the Library bar at the Arlington Hotel! We look forward to welcoming you back here in the new year. Warmest regards, Arlington Hotel & River's Edge Management Team
   

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   Courtney

   Toronto1 review

   2.0

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This used to be our go to spot. We were there at least once a week. When new ownership came in we hated it. The drinks were no good, the food took a dive but the pricing remained high. We thought maybe it was just because it was new ownership, growing pains etc and we have stayed away for quite a while. We tried it again this past weekend and I was so so disappointed. Everything felt like it was lazily thrown together, frozen food that should not have the price tag it did. The $25 charcuterie had 8 pieces of cheese that were each so small they don’t even file a cracker not to mention they were half hard from sitting out. The spinach dip was brown and tasted like a packaged spinach dip that was over cooked in a microwave. It’s honestly so gross and so disappointing. I miss the old Arlington the drinks, the amazing food and the people. Stay away, there far better restaurants in Paris
   

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   Sandra

   Toronto6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We started with a glass of Vineland Estates Rose and a recommended local beer. Both perfect with our food choices. We shared a caesar salad, then had sausage on a bun and calamari. Portions were substantial, fresh, and delicious. They were delivered in a timely manner. Our server seemed to working alone, both the bar and tables. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We were seated just before 7pm when the live music began. We were able to chat quietly through our meal and enjoy the tunes at the same time. We occupied our table for 3 hours and there was never a feeling of hurry up or you need to keep ordering through the entertainment. We left when the live music did. Thoroughy enjoyable evening.
   

   The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on December 10, 2024

   Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
   

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   Lorri

   Toronto1 review

   2.0

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Disappointing, food was boring and unimaginative. Servers, although friendly, were not present, meaning, they came around only once to see if things were ok. The table was not set properly. Had to ask for sugar and cream, none on the table. Had to ask for hot water. No descriptions of what we had on the serving tray given. No warm food on the trays at all. Some sandwiches were crackers with a topping. Another sandwich was so small, less than a single bite. And ham so thin, it was tasteless. No decor in the space whatsoever. Fake flowers would even have been ok. Only one type of black tea available. Otherwise, herbals. All teas were packaged. This was not an experience I would repeat. Many other true high teas available in nearby towns.
   

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   Dale

   Toronto5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on October 5, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   To be fair, we were expecting the restaurant at the Arlington, which isn't there anymore. It's been replaced by the library bar. Food was very mediocre. Not bad, not good either. Menu us a bar menu - very limited. It's a nice place, but we were disappointed in the quality and the price, which didn't match. It was quite expensive for a mediocre meal.
   

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   Rachel

   Toronto2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on September 21, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Nice lunch, but amazing experience thanks to Ethan!
   

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    Kathryn

    Toronto2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    It was a nice lunch for my mother and I. I found the drinks slightly lacking- there weren’t any options other than tea unless I wanted to pay for them. I am a very picky eater, and I always expect there will be things I don’t like, but my mom was quite happy with the variety of things served. Overall, not perfect, but very well done!
    

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