I was pleasantly surprised to find a restaurant in a tipping culture that doesn’t accept tips while still providing excellent service.

We came here to celebrate my mom’s birthday and chose the tasting menu. To start, we were served a small bite of salmon tartare, which was quite flavorful. The scallop appetizer was refreshing, while the asparagus course felt a little underwhelming as a standalone dish.

The two main courses were the highlights. The wild Quebec bass was fresh, tender, and perfectly cooked. The chicken was incredibly juicy and well seasoned. Although it came with a butter-based sauce, it wasn’t heavy at all and paired perfectly with the bread. For dessert, the first one was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the ice cream was quite tasty.

The six-course tasting menu was just the right amount for the two of us, although it might be a little small for bigger appetites.

A lovely experience. This restaurant is split into two dining rooms. The lower one, off the street, is long and narrow, with a high counter down one side and a row of tables down the other. The upper dining room is more square, with a semi-private area at one corner, and the open kitchen on the other side. We were in the lower room, which was about 1/3 full. It was not noisy at all, very easy to hold a conversation. The staff was super friendly (the floor manager came by and checked on us several times too, at least I think that is what I'd call them). After hearing about the specials, we ordered two starters and one main from the menu, and one special main. The starters were the asparagus and the mushroom tartine. My wife said the asparagus starter was the best one she'd had on our trip (and we had lots of asparagus; it is in season). The mushroom had a fantastic potato crust that really made the dish. She ordered the duck breast, which was also outstanding (she is a duck expert). I went with the special, a homemade pork sausage with chilies and fennel. It was a bit spicy, but I like it that way. Everything was very attractively plated and was simply delicious. We skipped dessert because we've been on vacation for too long and have been eating too much. The wine list by the bottle was decent and international. Interestingly, only local wines were available by the glass.

I had dinner here late after flying in from NYC. Excellent cocktail, food, and service. I had the shrimp appetizer and the duck. Both were excellent. So good that I came back a few days later for the tasting menu.

The tasting menu was very good, but not on par with the tasting menus at Michelin Star restaurants in Toronto. It was still very good with a lot of local, seasonal dishes. The wine pairing was also very good.

I had dinner here late after flying in from NYC. Excellent cocktail, food, and service. I had the shrimp appetizer and the duck. Both were excellent. So good that I came back a few days later for the tasting menu.

The tasting menu was very good, but not on par with the tasting menus at Michelin Star restaurants in Toronto. It was still very good with a lot of local, seasonal dishes. The wine pairing was also very good.

We tried the chef's choice tasting menu while visiting Toronto and celebrating our wedding anniversary. We made a reservation ahead of time and were seated right away at the high top communal table. We were really fortunate to be seated next to another couple also celebrating their anniversary. The company was perfect. The restaurant made us a little card with a hand drawn cartoon on the back. Very sweet touch. The food was outstanding. The attention to detail was exceptional. They were careful about dietary restrictions and the dairy free dessert we ordered was delicious. We complemented our dinner with the non-alcoholic flight. It was beyond anything we had seen before. It was clear the sommelier had given a lot of thought to the pairings. We had everything from kombucha, sparkling jasmine tea, NA wine, to one of their signature NA cocktails. No complaints. Would absolutely go back if we visit Toronto again.

We tried the chef's choice tasting menu while visiting Toronto and celebrating our wedding anniversary. We made a reservation ahead of time and were seated right away at the high top communal table. We were really fortunate to be seated next to another couple also celebrating their anniversary. The company was perfect. The restaurant made us a little card with a hand drawn cartoon on the back. Very sweet touch. The food was outstanding. The attention to detail was exceptional. They were careful about dietary restrictions and the dairy free dessert we ordered was delicious. We complemented our dinner with the non-alcoholic flight. It was beyond anything we had seen before. It was clear the sommelier had given a lot of thought to the pairings. We had everything from kombucha, sparkling jasmine tea, NA wine, to one of their signature NA cocktails. No complaints. Would absolutely go back if we visit Toronto again.

This restaurant is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is simple yet lively & unpretentious. The menu offers creative (but not contrived) dishes & a very nice wine list including many lovely choices from Ontario. The only criticism would be about the shared plate, Duck Pâté, which we found too sweet, making it difficult to taste the liver. Our main course was the Salmon Confit, which was very nicely & simply prepared, with perfect grilled asparagus on the side. The highlight, however, was a special dessert, Chocolate Délice, topped with a scoop of créme fraiche ice cream surrounding some crunchy praline bits. It was a complex & memorable dessert, & well balanced due to the salty/sweet contrasts. The service was very friendly & professional, & we appreciated that the tip was included, as in most European countries. We can highly recommend this genuinely understated restaurant.

One of the best burgers I've had in a long time, something special about that beef. Dessert was amazing, rich but not too sweet. Polenta fries were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, very good. We were lucky they were able to seat us at 7pm on a Saturday without reservations.

We had Richmond Station’s chef’s menu last week and really enjoyed it. The highlight was an off-menu chilled white asparagus soup, which was creamy, bright, and surprisingly memorable. We also loved the first salad course with asparagus, confit egg yolk, cured pork, and wild leeks—it was fresh, balanced, and full of spring flavor. The rest of the menu was consistently strong too. This place has always been one of our favorites, will revisit from time to time. Highly recommended.

We had Richmond Station’s chef’s menu last week and really enjoyed it. The highlight was an off-menu chilled white asparagus soup, which was creamy, bright, and surprisingly memorable. We also loved the first salad course with asparagus, confit egg yolk, cured pork, and wild leeks—it was fresh, balanced, and full of spring flavor. The rest of the menu was consistently strong too. This place has always been one of our favorites, will revisit from time to time. Highly recommended.

Richmond Station is a gem. Went in for early dinner and came away genuinely impressed.

Service was great from start to finish, and the food delivered across the board. The burger is the star here - absolutely delicious, and worth the trip on its own. The salad was fresh, the fries were excellent, and the fried mushrooms were solid. My colleague ordered the fish and raved about it. Drinks were beautifully presented, and the ambiance strikes a nice chilled-out vibe that works for both a quick business lunch and something more relaxed.

Two small critiques: the desserts were a bit lackluster compared to the quality of the rest of the meal, and I wish the menu was slightly larger, there's clearly talent in that kitchen and I'd love to see it stretched a bit further.
Overall though, a great spot with outstanding execution. That burger alone earns my highest recommendation.

Richmond Station is a gem. Went in for early dinner and came away genuinely impressed.

Service was great from start to finish, and the food delivered across the board. The burger is the star here - absolutely delicious, and worth the trip on its own. The salad was fresh, the fries were excellent, and the fried mushrooms were solid. My colleague ordered the fish and raved about it. Drinks were beautifully presented, and the ambiance strikes a nice chilled-out vibe that works for both a quick business lunch and something more relaxed.

Two small critiques: the desserts were a bit lackluster compared to the quality of the rest of the meal, and I wish the menu was slightly larger, there's clearly talent in that kitchen and I'd love to see it stretched a bit further.
Overall though, a great spot with outstanding execution. That burger alone earns my highest recommendation.

Ranked No. 100 in Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2023.
Chef Car Heinrich’s elegant downtown farm-to-fork spot in downtown Toronto. It’s a neighbourhood restaurant offering elevated Canadian cuisine. You could go there to get a tasting menu, or simply a burger, which is one of their most popular items.

My friend took me to Richmond Station!!! In fact, it’s my first dining experience at Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants in 2023. The restaurant was completely filled up even around 10PM that night (maybe because it’s the holidays). Nevertheless, food came out fast, and the service was good. Overall, the food was good, but we were really thirsty afterwards for some reason.

Ranked No. 100 in Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2023.
Chef Car Heinrich’s elegant downtown farm-to-fork spot in downtown Toronto. It’s a neighbourhood restaurant offering elevated Canadian cuisine. You could go there to get a tasting menu, or simply a burger, which is one of their most popular items.

My friend took me to Richmond Station!!! In fact, it’s my first dining experience at Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants in 2023. The restaurant was completely filled up even around 10PM that night (maybe because it’s the holidays). Nevertheless, food came out fast, and the service was good. Overall, the food was good, but we were really thirsty afterwards for some reason.

The food at Richmond Station is really good, but not quite as inventive as in the early days. Oyster mushroom were fried perfectly, but the menu didn't mention the hot peppers in the dish, which we really dislike. Duck liver pâté was excellent, plenty for one person, not quite enough to share. The standout dish was dessert: a sunchoke millefeuilles that was original and absolutely delicious. Williams' attentive service was much appreciated as is the no tipping policy. How refreshing!

I popped in for lunch on a Monday based off of Google Review’s. Richmond Station was just as described, incredibly elevated food with a classy, easy and inviting atmosphere. I ordered the parsnip soup and crispy duck salad. Mic drop on the soup, grounded but light and the anjour pear was the perfect finish. Cashews were folded in the flavorful pieces of crispy duck and played king of the hill atop the most exciting bed of raw and pickled vegetables. I sat next to a woman that just came in for a beautiful plate of pastries. We noticed each other taking photos, and said hello with our eyes and slight bow of our heads. When she left she said “enjoy” I think she knew that I was and so did she. What a perfect encounter. Thank you for having me and sharing your love and craft of food with me.