HOTHOUSE

HOTHOUSE reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Christine

   San Francisco6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We used to come to Hot House regularly for brunch on special occasions such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, but have not been since COVID. Today’s experience was disappointing to say the least and will probably be our last time. The changes in the menu were obviously made to cut costs and not to improve the dining experience - gone is the delicious shrimp salad, bbq chicken, and tortellini dish, among others. In addition, most of the “hot” food was lukewarm at best and it took a while for empty dishes to be replenished. As to the venue itself, the new setup is strange with the omelette station on the other side of the restaurant away from all the other hot food. More tables have been crammed in and therefore more people, larger crowds in the aisles and at the buffets, more noise, and less of a pleasurable experience making your way to and from the 2 different buffet areas. Finally, today was advertised as the special Easter Brunch. You would never had guessed with so many guests in sweats, flannels, and dirty old jeans. Perhaps on the very few special occasion days like Easter, MD, FD, and Thanksgiving, there should be a “minimum” dress code. All in all, the food was average, the service was below average and the venue lacked ambience.
   

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   Deborah

   Toronto10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Great decor and wait staff. I ordered a salad with a chicken breast. The chicken was over charred and as dry and chewy as thick cardboard. Order something else on your salad.
   

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   Tina VIP

   Toronto8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Scotty provided exceptional service and care. The recent renovations have taken it up a notch and the food was delicious.
   

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   Ana

   Toronto34 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

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

   Over all marked at 3stars primarily because it is NOT wheelchair accessible. Hot house is a fantastic place however I had to dine with parents who both are elderly and have walkers and struggled to get up steps to the dining area. There is an event space at main level however for every day dining it is very difficult. There is a wheelchair accessible bathroom. But they had to struggle with our assistance up and down steps each time. I am a little bit disappointed as I see they had some Reno's but there was no thought on a ramp. I did mention to the hostess who watched us struggle.
   

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   Roger

   Toronto6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

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

   Pleasant atmosphere, professional and friendly service, and delicious food. Good range of dishes to choose from, yet not overwhelming. We had a lovely time!
   

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   Trixie VIP

   Toronto18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

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

   As always, sevice was great. Any problems were solved quite quickly.
   

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   Holly

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

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

   Staff are friendly and very accommodating. Great variety of foods to satisfy whatever diet your party is following (high carb, low carb, carnivore, vegetarian). The jerk chicken is the best.
   

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   Marilyn

   Vancouver10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 8, 2025

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

   Great variety in the menu. Sam our server was excellent! Friendly and curteous service all the way around..Cheers!
   

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   Karen

   Toronto5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

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

   Great food at their buffet brunch, and the value is outstanding! It can be an older crowd on the Sunday brunches, but overall a nice time.
   

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    Patricia

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

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

    Perfect venue for a relaxing and generous brunch. It is a tradition to visit Hothouse when we are visiting Toronto.
    

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