So, I was in the mood for fish and chips, but it was too cold and I was too lazy to make the trek all the way to Penrose. Instead I decided, after reading a few positive reviews of the RnC's food, that I would give their fish and chips a shot.
I walked in, and I was immediately struck by just how massive the place is. You can't tell from the outside, but it just keeps going, with a good sized stage right in the middle, and several rooms in back. The waitress who served me was very nice, and was obviously a pro. Despite being in the mood for fish and chips, I decided to go with that day's special, the chicken soulvaki dinner.
That was a bad choice. The potatoes were dry and overcooked, the chicken was dry and bland, and the salad was dry and too heavy on the red onions. The tzatziki was served on the side, and was tasty enough to make up for the lack of flavour in the potatoes and chicken, but it definitely wasn't the best soulvaki I've ever had. (That honor would go to John Anderson's restaraunt at Yonge and Finch. Mmm)
To make matters worse, the soulvaki dinner and a diet coke came to 17 dollars after tax and tip. Also, they don't take debit.
However, despite my displeasure with the food, I will definitely be back to this place. It's pretty clear that the soulvaki was the problem, and I'm eager to give the bar another chance. Allegedly they have fantastic Pad Thai, and their Thursday butter chicken is great.
Also, they have live music 7 days a week, and a ton of different beers on tap.
We went back last Sunday, Rob wanted fish and chips but unfortunately they were out of fish so here ordered the western omelet and said it was great. I ordered the rose breakfast but this time I had my eggs sunny side up instead of scrambled. Rob said I should try something different but what can i say.. they have really good breakfast sausages and that's what I wanted ;)