The Lounge at Drake Hotel

​The Lounge at Drake hotel 

1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3

(416) 531-5042

http://www.thedrake.ca/

Over all: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Atmosphere: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I've been a fan of Drake Cafe for a while, but my recent visit to try their new menu was a real treat. I was excited to see what they had cooked up, and I can confidently say the new dishes are a total hit.

I started with the charred chili prawns, and they were simply out of this world. The prawns were juicy and perfectly cooked, with a delicious char that added a smoky depth. The spice level was just right, giving them a wonderful kick without being overwhelming. These were a solid (10/10) and I’d happily order them again!

For my main, I went with the Drake burger, and it didn’t disappoint. The flavours were fantastic, from the perfectly melted cheese to the rich sauce. The standout, however, was the tarragon sauce. It was incredibly flavourful and unique, and I could easily imagine it paired with a good cut of steak.

The burger gets a well-deserved (9/10).

The service was great as well—my waitress was friendly and had a calm, pleasant demeanour throughout my visit.

While the food was incredible, my only minor piece of feedback is that both the appetizer and main course arrived at the same time. While it’s not a major issue, it would have been nice to enjoy the prawns on their own before diving into the burger.

Overall, it was a wonderful lunch experience and a testament to the exciting new direction the menu is taking. I highly recommend giving these dishes a try!