Prime Rib + all you can eat side, downtown toronto, $21 (saturdays 5-9pm)

[asim99]

i have been there 2 times already, the selection is small but the quality is good....they have other seafood choices as well...also a nice selection of desserts

located near the college subway station

Marriott-Courtyard Toronto Downtown
475 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1X7 Canada
Phone: 1 416 924 0611

[DragonZealot]

This all you can eat seems to be a better deal than the $34 for 1 lobster at the Harbour Front.

[yoshi838]

Is it the Lobster that's all you can eat? or just the appertizers?

Sounds like a VERY good deal to me for $25!!!

[asim99]

Is it the Lobster that's all you can eat? or just the appertizers?

Sounds like a VERY good deal to me for $25!!!

you can have as many lobsters as you want..

last time we went, we averaged 7 lobsters per person :cheesygri

[chlorine]

How are the lobsters cooked? I assume it's just steamed and it's served hot?

How big are the lobsters? Do you go up and get them yourselves or do you order and have them brought to the table?

[asim99]

How are the lobsters cooked? I assume it's just steamed and it's served hot?

How big are the lobsters? Do you go up and get them yourselves or do you order and have them brought to the table?

i suppose they are steamed/boiled...looked like at least medium size to me (could be bigger than medium, but i am no expert on lobsters)

you can go to the buffet table yourself, and pick what you want and how much you want

they do recommend reservation, even though it is rarely a full-house...not even close to that

[ghettogal]

stupid question but do they give you heated butter??! Lobster just doesn't taste the same w/o it being drenched in butter..mmmmmmmmmm...*drool*

Should've mentioned it last week, I was craving lobster all week last week. Still want some now!!!

Thanks for the post! =D

EDIT - On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you rate the lobster? 10 being the best thing you've ever had. Are they the same or better than the lobsters u get at mandarin??

[asim99]

stupid question but do they give you heated butter??! Lobster just doesn't taste the same w/o it being drenched in butter..mmmmmmmmmm...*drool*

Should've mentioned it last week, I was craving lobster all week last week. Still want some now!!!

Thanks for the post! =D

yes...they have a heated butter pot with a laddle ...

it is a nice place and does not in anyway look like the cheap buffet places

i have never had lobster at mandarin...but these come close to the lobster i had in montreal in a swanky and expensive restaurant...i guess i'll give them at least 6-7 (10 being perfect)

[ghettogal]

yes...they have a heated butter pot with a laddle ...

it is a nice place and does not in anyway look like the cheap buffet places

i have never had lobster at mandarin...but these come close to the lobster i had in montreal in a swanky and expensive restaurant...i guess i'll give them at least 6-7 (10 being perfect)

kewl!! I'll try it for sure this weekend. I want some now though!! =(

[yoshi838]

Darn, with this post, I bet this saturday night it is gonna be a RFD union at that Marriot restaurant!

[IronMac]

I'm hoping my g/f doesn't see this post...or else we'll be there this Saturday night! :lol:

[D-Sisive]

i suppose they are steamed/boiled...looked like at least medium size to me (could be bigger than medium, but i am no expert on lobsters)

you can go to the buffet table yourself, and pick what you want and how much you want

they do recommend reservation, even though it is rarely a full-house...not even close to that


so the lobsters are just sitting on the buffet table and you grab how many you want?

is it just seafood selections?

[asim99]

so the lobsters are just sitting on the buffet table and you grab how many you want?

yes...though you dont have to grab all at once...you can go back again and again and again....

is it just seafood selections?

they have some non-seafood stuff...but why would anyone want that is beyond me, when there are lobsters waiting to be eaten :cheesygri

[D-Sisive]

yes...though you dont have to grab all at once...you can go back again and again and again....



they have some non-seafood stuff...but why would anyone want that is beyond me, when there are lobsters waiting to be eaten :cheesygri


yea just wanted to know, $25 for AYCE lobster (quality wise being better than avg) is pretty good

nothing like tail with butter/garlic/pepper/salt and maybe lemon

[asim99]

one note to add:

do not take my evaluation of quality as a final word....since i am not much of a lobster eater...it's just that they looked good to me and my friends who like lobsters

may be some lobster connoisseur should add his/her comments here after visiting that place

[EL820]

Hmmm...$25 for AYCE lobster is a great deal. I wonder if the lobsters are cooked from live or frozen...

Is there a time seating limit? :D

[dragon_ll]

it wouldn't matter to me if it was live or dead... can't tell the difference :D as long as its not rotten.

is this deal regular or limited time special?

[asim99]

it wouldn't matter to me if it was live or dead... can't tell the difference :D as long as its not rotten.

is this deal regular or limited time special?

i have a feeling that they can scrap the deal anytime...so if you really want to use it, use it soon...do not wait forever...and definitely call them and reserve before you go, to be sure

there was no real seating time limit...i suppose we were there for about 2 hours...

on live or frozen, may be you can call the restaurant and check...i didn't ask

[Sedul]

aren't lobsters polluted.

[urbanguerrilla]

yum

[laptop-tech]

this place wont last too long...

I bet this weekend there will be a thousand RFD's there, competing to see who can stuff more lobsters in his/her stomach....lol

[azn_zero3]

Damn you Toronto! :cry:

[GSC]

other than lobsters, do they have oysters?

[asim99]

other than lobsters, do they have oysters?

now now, relax
what else do you expect for 25 bucks? caviar? :cheesygri

[gilboman]

now now, relax
what else do you expect for 25 bucks? caviar? :cheesygri

by posting this here , you know the ayce lobster will come to an end :lol:

i originally knew about this from the thread in food forum ..but i got reservations for this saturday already :D

[ricedion]

yes I was there sometimes in May. I would highly recommend this place. good salad selection as well, other foods are just average, and they don't have soup (which is my favourite).

I had 5 (and I ate 2 lobsters head too, which could fill me up). so if you just go and eat the tails, I assume you are able to eat more, and the waitress there doesn't care if you don't eat the whole thing.

[asim99]

yes I was there sometimes in May. I would highly recommend this place. good salad selection as well, other foods are just average, and they don't have soup (which is my favourite).

I had 5 (and I ate 2 lobsters head too, which could fill me up). so if you just go and eat the tails, I assume you are able to eat more, and the waitress there doesn't care if you don't eat the whole thing.

i was also disappointed when i saw no soup...soup off the menu is about 5 bucks

[angela44]

.....mmmmmm.....

..so which one of you m i gonna see this sat there?

[elty]

only saturday?

[asim99]

only saturday?

yes

[D.NGUYEN]

Yummy, lobsters. And for the post about if it's better than the ones at mandarin, i'm not sure where you've been and Mandarin does not serve lobster. They serve crab legs. Google up the definition of the two and you'll get different answers lol. Also, have you noticed at Mandarin that the asian ppl only eat the crab legs hehehe (being one myself). I'm looking around and the white people (or caucasian, whatever you want to be called) go for rice and chicken balls while the expensive crab legs are right there! Quite funny. Anyways, I'll have to check out this lobster place so I can get my family to go raid it lmao!

[MizTEcK]

Plz Dont Abuse!!!

[D.NGUYEN]

No worries, we're very busy ppl, so once in a while (2-3 months)

[nkn1983]

This has been on for a long while, not sure how long but I'd say more than half a year at least, since I live nearby the place and everytime I pass by the restaurant I saw the ad for the buffet, which says "seafood buffet".

[D-Sisive]

Yummy, lobsters. And for the post about if it's better than the ones at mandarin, i'm not sure where you've been and Mandarin does not serve lobster.


they use to a few years ago

i remember they only gave 1 per person lining up for it
so even if the kids we had around didnt want it, we made them line up with us to get 1 so we can have 2...then line up again

[springroll]

Also, have you noticed at Mandarin that the asian ppl only eat the crab legs hehehe (being one myself). I'm looking around and the white people (or caucasian, whatever you want to be called) go for rice and chicken balls while the expensive crab legs are right there! Quite funny.

I am not quite comfortable with the comment you just made. It's as if somebody else made another comment with the words "yellow" instead of "white", "oriental" instead of "caucasian", and another stereotype instead of "go for rice and chicken balls". It's not very nice, isn't it? Please reconsider next time if you think about making another comment like that. Thank you.

[MizTEcK]

I am not quite comfortable with the comment you just made. It's as if somebody else made another comment with the words "yellow" instead of "white", "oriental" instead of "caucasian", and another stereotype instead of "go for rice and chicken balls". It's not very nice, isn't it? Please reconsider next time if you think about making another comment like that. Thank you.
holy crap not again...

[springroll]

I'm simply asking him/her to play nice, that's all. I'm not starting up anything.
I just re-read D.NGUYEN's message and realized that he/she also made an observation regarding himself and other Asians as a self-depreciating joke. I am sure he/she did not mean anything bad about Caucasians and was just making an observational joke. I just wasn't comfortable with it, and voicing my concerns.

[Bordello]

I'm simply asking him/her to play nice, that's all. I'm not starting up anything.
I just re-read D.NGUYEN's message and realized that he/she also made an observation regarding himself and other Asians as a self-depreciating joke. I am sure he/she did not mean anything bad about Caucasians and was just making an observational joke. I just wasn't comfortable with it, and voicing my concerns.
All this is coming from a guy with "springroll" as his username...

[elty]

so only 1 style of lobster? just steam? nothing else?

[D.NGUYEN]

Sorry, yes just pointing out my observations. I'm kinda confused about what your trying to say but sorry if it kinda made you like >:( . But I would like some lobster right now, do they deliver lol. (keep on calling them).

*edit* ok read it over again and get it now. Sorry. Yeah, maybe cus they don't take as much and my family is just the kind that goes in and raids the crab legs. Fight to our death before someone comes in line and takes our crab legs lmao.

[springroll]

All this is coming from a guy with "springroll" as his username
I'm proud to be a "Springroll"....Mmmmm....delicious springrolls...

Sorry, yes just pointing out my observations. I'm kinda confused about what your trying to say but sorry if it kinda made you like . Anywho I'm yellow and I don't mind people saying it cus I'm yellow and proud lol. But I would like some lobster right now, do they deliver lol. (keep on calling them).
Not a problem, thank you for clarifying yourself...and being yellow is a good thing (quoting Martha Stewart)

And yeah...I would like to have some lobsters now too....Do they make lobster soup instant noodles?

[Dirty Sanchez]

Yes I noticed that to, I see all the Chinese people stacking plates of mussels and shrimp in the buffet line, happens no matter what restaurant I go to...

P.S. this doesnt deserve a thread of its own but after 9:30pm on weeknights, Frankie Tomatoes slashes its buffet price to around $8.99!

[felix]

P.S. this doesnt deserve a thread of its own but after 9:30pm on weeknights, Frankie Tomatoes slashes its buffet price to around $8.99!
Is there still food left at that time? :)

I'm guessing the lobster isn't as good as Magic Wok and other chinese restaurants. But for that price it can't be beat! Hope to make it on Saturday. ;)

[darth wolf]

just called

"it's a buffet, lobster being the main course."

i'm hoping they don't mean that they are limiting you to just one lobster now

[blarney]

lobsters are steamed (a bit overcooked since the meat was a little tough, imo) and they're around 1/2 to 3/4 lb in size. i had 6 of them when i went. they also have really good cold peel n eat shrimp as well.

[Cafe_333]

by posting this here , you know the ayce lobster will come to an end :lol:Actually I hope it keeps them alive instead! :)
Buffets are typically one of the hardest type of restaurants to survive in the business - and i am sure whatever price they determined will not make them a loss even if they get the large numbers. Instead, we are actually helping them profit and keeping this deal alive for all our benefits!

[darth wolf]

lobsters are steamed (a bit overcooked since the meat was a little tough, imo) and they're around 1/2 to 3/4 lb in size. i had 6 of them when i went. they also have really good cold peel n eat shrimp as well.

1/2 - 3/4 lb? so i guess these are canner lobsters then?

about $7.00 live or $5.00 frozen if you buy them in the stores (on sale)

[asim99]

i'm hoping they don't mean that they are limiting you to just one lobster now

no, they will not limit you
read my previous posts

[i-o_o-i]

Actually I hope it keeps them alive instead! :)
Buffets are typically one of the hardest type of restaurants to survive in the business - and i am sure whatever price they determined will not make them a loss even if they get the large numbers. Instead, we are actually helping them profit and keeping this deal alive for all our benefits!
I don't think that lots of ppl going will help because I remember a few years back the Sheraton hotel in Richmond Hill had like a $20 something buffet with all you can eat lobsters and then more and more ppl went so they finally had to stop having the buffet but then I think they came back with AYCE lobster but for $30 something, also the hilton suites hotel has AYCE lobster and crab legs for $30 something too but they are served cold...

[ghettogal]

Yummy, lobsters. And for the post about if it's better than the ones at mandarin, i'm not sure where you've been and Mandarin does not serve lobster. They serve crab legs. Google up the definition of the two and you'll get different answers lol. Also, have you noticed at Mandarin that the asian ppl only eat the crab legs hehehe (being one myself). I'm looking around and the white people (or caucasian, whatever you want to be called) go for rice and chicken balls while the expensive crab legs are right there! Quite funny. Anyways, I'll have to check out this lobster place so I can get my family to go raid it lmao!

I'm just asking..they do have lobster fest sometimes, it's not a regular thing but they do have it. And when I said mandarin I meant like chinese buffets. I should've clarified that. But anyways, you don't have to be so rude about it. And I know the difference between crab legs and lobster, u imbecile. It was only a question! sheesh!

btw, did you like it when I called u that? if not, please be considerate next time you open your mouth.

[Cafe_333]

I don't think that lots of ppl going will help because I remember a few years back the Sheraton hotel in Richmond Hill had like a $20 something buffet with all you can eat lobsters and then more and more ppl went so they finally had to stop having the buffet but then I think they came back with AYCE lobster but for $30 something, also the hilton suites hotel has AYCE lobster and crab legs for $30 something too but they are served cold...That's true. if the demand is *too* high, then they would have to jack up the prices because of the supply and demand rule. Well let's hope the demand is good enough that they keep AYCE lobster alive for $25 but not high enough to make them charge more!

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Hmmm nice price. May give it a try remember reading in some other thread about a lobster AYCE in Markham - Leslie/West Beaver Creek.

[aquariaguy]

Excellent, i'm gonna check this place out on Saturday.

Btw, how much is parking around there? If i take subway, its $8 in total. So maybe driving is cheaper. Can anyone tell me? Is this the place across the Eaton Centre? (or beside it)

[harry_ccsu]

any other location has this deal?

[nkn1983]

Excellent, i'm gonna check this place out on Saturday.

Btw, how much is parking around there? If i take subway, its $8 in total. So maybe driving is cheaper. Can anyone tell me? Is this the place across the Eaton Centre? (or beside it)


It's 1 block north of College/Carlton, nowhere nearby Eaton Center.

[asim99]

Excellent, i'm gonna check this place out on Saturday.

Btw, how much is parking around there? If i take subway, its $8 in total. So maybe driving is cheaper. Can anyone tell me? Is this the place across the Eaton Centre? (or beside it)

hmmm...i would say no more than 10 minute walk from eaton centre, if you are young and healthy

[Dirty Sanchez]

See you all there! Standing room only!!

[ChopSuey]

Is this in the Fireside Lounge or the Yonge Street Grille? Or is just the hotel restaurant?

[alifromca]

Is this in the Fireside Lounge or the Yonge Street Grille? Or is just the hotel restaurant?
It's Yonge Street Grille.

[felix]

I don't think that lots of ppl going will help because I remember a few years back the Sheraton hotel in Richmond Hill had like a $20 something buffet with all you can eat lobsters and then more and more ppl went so they finally had to stop having the buffet but then I think they came back with AYCE lobster but for $30 something, also the hilton suites hotel has AYCE lobster and crab legs for $30 something too but they are served cold...
Crap. When was this???

[puroeuro]

See everyone there on SATURDAY!! :)

[MizTEcK]

DONT ABUSE! cuz i know ppl are going to abuse the hell outta this for sure :|

[asim99]

this will be interesting
both times i went there, they did not have more than 8-10 tables occupied
looks like this coming saturday, they might be a bit busier...
i'd say, go for it...and do post your impression here afterwards

[wanted]

so is this going to be RFD meet-up?
seems liek everyone is going...alright, after it's over, you guys can head down to the neartest staples for a pricematch. ;) :lol:

[HUH]

is the buffet only good on satuardays or it's available everyday of the week? also how big is the lobster (ie. pounds)?

[thelefteyeguy]

i have a feeling they are going to run out of lobsters....


"it's been RFD"

[i-o_o-i]

Crap. When was this???
when was what?

[GT108]

Maybe someone should call them and let them know to order more lobster this weekend :D

[Dash]

haha, you guys are jokers. I wish I could indulge in this deal. Unfortunately my lobster allergy hinders me greatly. Do they have all you can eat Crab? cause I can eat Crab.....

[callous]

DONT ABUSE! cuz i know ppl are going to abuse the hell outta this for sure :|

The main course is lobster. It's AYCE buffer. You're a paying customer.

How's it abusing the restaurant if you do exactly as they ask - eat all you can? :)

Looks like it's going to be an asian-RFD meeting on Saturday.. Bring name tags everyone ;)

[Iron Chef Ajax]

this will be interesting
both times i went there, they did not have more than 8-10 tables occupied
looks like this coming saturday, they might be a bit busier...
i'd say, go for it...and do post your impression here afterwards
What are the chances of them running out of lobsters this weekend?

[8kobe]

nice find! great treat for those on seafood diet! :)

[Blue7thGen]

its fully booked for this weekend already! gotta wait till next weekend... you guys better not clear the place out clean! :lol:

[yoshi838]

I called last night at around 8:30 and was able to make a reservation for this weekend, table for 4! YEH!

its fully booked for this weekend already! gotta wait till next weekend... you guys better not clear the place out clean! :lol:

[ANGIEANAN]

No spot left for this saturday, booked next week, see ya there. :D

[Iron Chef Ajax]

WoW tried calling for a reservation this week - No luck. I wonder if they know what is going on - How do they run out of tables if last week they had only 6 reservations.

[GreyFox]

No spot left for this saturday, booked next week, see ya there. :D

WoW tried calling for a reservation this week - No luck. I wonder if they know what is going on - How do they run out of tables if last week they had only 6 reservations.

yeah I called to today they stopped taking reservations yesturday. Lady didn't have any idea why the business exploded till after i explained to her about redflag

[xIcewind]

lol, what was her comment/reaction to RFD?

[kloan]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! i hope they aren't killed by RFD like so many other deals are!! i want to get in on this!! i LOVE lobster.... :D

[biggunstwo]

wow, im suprised you cheap asses managed to scrape together $25, considering you guys fire off emails to CEO's and presidents over $5 price errors.....

[asim99]

What are the chances of them running out of lobsters this weekend?

they recommend reservations...so if everyone has reservation, they would know how many people to expect...hence, they will not run out

[asim99]

yeah I called to today they stopped taking reservations yesturday. Lady didn't have any idea why the business exploded till after i explained to her about redflag

she can blame me :cheesygri

i just called, she said they have never sold out before

they should give me a discount for bringing them business :D

[midget_man]

If you are a guy and you have never been to the area where this hotel is before ...... I would suggest one thing .... if you drop something on the street, don't bend over to pick it up.....if ya know what I mean. Just consider it gone and keep on moving. http://x2.putfile.com/7/19419171537.gif

[asim99]

If you are a guy and you have never been to the area where this hotel is before ...... I would suggest one thing .... if you drop something on the street, don't bend over to pick it up.....if ya know what I mean. Just consider it gone and keep on moving. http://x2.putfile.com/7/19419171537.gif

you are simply an ignorant homophobe...get some education!

[Iron Chef Ajax]

wow, im suprised you cheap asses managed to scrape together $25, considering you guys fire off emails to CEO's and presidents over $5 price errors.....
I resent being called a cheap ass.

[midget_man]

you are simply an ignorant homophobe...get some education!

How dare you? Who do you think you are? Yeah, we all read your 500 daily posts on how you are gay and the world hates gays and the government hates gays and the church hates gays and frogs hate gays and grass hates gays and air hates gays.....we get it. But for you to call me a homophobe because I made a light-hearted comment about it being in a gay area is completly unjustified.

Go find some other cause to whine about buddy and stop thinking you are "cool" because you are gay (that is sssooooooo 1996). This is the "hot deals" forum, not off topic, and all you are trying to do is bait people into another of your ohhh so boring "Everyone hates me cuz I'm gay" flame wars. So take your comments and shove th ............ well, maybe we'll think of some other place for you huh??

I still have no problems with my original post. It is in a VERY gay 'hood if you are going. Would I be a racist if I pointed out it was in Chinatown?? Get a clue buddy and troll in your usual trolling grounds, off topic.

[voyager6868]

If you are a guy and you have never been to the area where this hotel is before ...... I would suggest one thing .... if you drop something on the street, don't bend over to pick it up.....if ya know what I mean. Just consider it gone and keep on moving.

I'm sure your ass is sufficiently fat and ugly that you have absolutely nothing to worry about buddy.

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Oh Oh now everyone is upset.

[voyager6868]

But for you to call me a homophobe because I made a light-hearted comment about it being in a gay area is completly unjustified.


I thought your comment was inappropriate too, midget_man. You're welcome to mention that it's in the gay district, but to tell people they should watch out because they might get raped is really offensive.

[wanted]

So this is Saturday right, guess I'll be lonely all day :(

[midget_man]

I thought your comment was inappropriate too, midget_man. You're welcome to mention that it's in the gay district, but to tell people they should watch out because they might get raped is really offensive.

Give me a break. A joke of the calibre that you would hear on any TV show (Everybody Loves Raymond would not find this a taboo topic), a jestful jab, the likes of which are have been told for the last century, and you get insulted?? You all really need to lighten up and get out more. Who said anything about rape??

[voyager6868]

Who said anything about rape??

That's what it sounds like you were implying.

Perhaps you can tell me then, what you were implying would happen if you bent over?

Yes, there are gay jokes on TV, but most of them aren't offensive like yours is.

[asim99]

How dare you? Who do you think you are? Yeah, we all read your 500 daily posts on how you are gay and the world hates gays and the government hates gays and the church hates gays and frogs hate gays and grass hates gays and air hates gays.....we get it. But for you to call me a homophobe because I made a light-hearted comment about it being in a gay area is completly unjustified.

Go find some other cause to whine about buddy and stop thinking you are "cool" because you are gay (that is sssooooooo 1996). This is the "hot deals" forum, not off topic, and all you are trying to do is bait people into another of your ohhh so boring "Everyone hates me cuz I'm gay" flame wars. So take your comments and shove th ............ well, maybe we'll think of some other place for you huh??

I still have no problems with my original post. It is in a VERY gay 'hood if you are going. Would I be a racist if I pointed out it was in Chinatown?? Get a clue buddy and troll in your usual trolling grounds, off topic.

1-i have never said i am gay, so you are making things up
2-i call on homophobe's BS whenever i see one, and yours is as close to one as can be
3-this is my thread, and you are the troll, making unwarranted homophobic comments
4-if you make off-topic comments in my deal thread, i'll make sure to give you a dose of your medicine

get some education! learn to read!

[MizTEcK]

everyone stufooo im already mad ppl are abusing this deal :mad:

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Nobody has abused it yet. We are all going on Saturday.

[asim99]

everyone stufooo im already mad ppl are abusing this deal :mad:

actually when i called the restaurant to find out if they were sold out, the restaurant person told me they were happy they sold out...first time it happened to them since the buffet started

so you don't need to get mad

[asim99]

Nobody has abused it yet. We are all going on Saturday.

going in a big group?

[yoshi838]

We are all paying customers. How is that an abuse? Now Midget_man is abusing his rights to post messages.

everyone stufooo im already mad ppl are abusing this deal :mad:

[Iron Chef Ajax]

going in a big group?
8 - Jokingly I preorder 32 1 pounders. They said that the are planning to have lots on hand as the place is fully booked.

[MizTEcK]

cuz we were planning a gathering at the place sometime 2-3 weeks from now... dont want the deal to get killed lol :)

[Iron Chef Ajax]

cuz we were planning a gathering at the place sometime 2-3 weeks from now... dont want the deal to get killed lol :)
They were really happy that they have a Full house this weekend. Hope the service is good.

[convoluted]

I can't go for a few weeks... don't kill it ! haha

I guess just to be safe, i should make reservations for an earlier time :)

[eliteblaze]

hmm okay so no AYCE lobster for my family

I thought your comment was inappropriate too, midget_man. You're welcome to mention that it's in the gay district, but to tell people they should watch out because they might get raped is really offensive.

[chunkylover53]

Assuming they didn't grossly miscalculate their prices (ala Red Lobster), it's impossible for restaurants to get abused by being full. If they make profit from 1 customer, then they make even more profit from additional customers - basic math. It's not like FutureShop when they have loss leaders on sale.

This thread is an example of why I love redflags. Its intention is to help consumers find deals, but it also ends up encouraging a lot of superfluous spending. Good for us, good for businesses.

[KennethToronto]

oh sheesh, some of you guys are faaaar too sensitive to be on the internets.

[gilboman]

Assuming they didn't grossly miscalculate their prices (ala Red Lobster), it's impossible for restaurants to get abused by being full. If they make profit from 1 customer, then they make even more profit from additional customers - basic math. It's not like FutureShop when they have loss leaders on sale.

This thread is an example of why I love redflags. Its intention is to help consumers find deals, but it also ends up encouraging a lot of superfluous spending. Good for us, good for businesses.

i think 25dollar for dinner buffet with ayce lobster is gross micscalculation :lol:

[voyager6868]

oh sheesh, some of you guys are faaaar too sensitive to be on the internets.

There's more than one Internet?

One would expect a forum like Redflagdeals to be better than the average smut and trash you find on the Internet. How'd you like to be greeted with banners advertising beastiality and S&M? And then the RFD people could just say you're too sensitive...

[yuprules]

There's more than one Internet?

One would expect a forum like Redflagdeals to be better than the average smut and trash you find on the Internet. How'd you like to be greeted with banners advertising beastiality and S&M? And then the RFD people could just say you're too sensitive...

Yes, there is Internet 2 that is testing.
http://www.internet2.edu/about/

[voyager6868]

hmm okay so no AYCE lobster for my family

Pretty much all of downtown Toronto is considered part of the gay district. Are you worried that seeing a couple guys holding hands is going to corrupt your children's "family values"? Perhaps you should move to Alberta?

[voyager6868]

Yes, there is Internet 2 that is testing.
http://www.internet2.edu/about/

Internet2 is not a publicly available network. It's confined to certain educational institutions. I'm sure 99% of the people on Redflagdeals have never used it, so the comment about more than one Internet is completely irrelevant. The term "*the* Internet" is always used, implying there's only one.

[asim99]

Pretty much all of downtown Toronto is considered part of the gay district. Are you worried that seeing a couple guys holding hands is going to corrupt your children's "family values"? Perhaps you should move to Alberta?

true, he might as well stop breathing in the downtown

[yuprules]

Internet2 is not a publicly available network. It's confined to certain educational institutions. I'm sure 99% of the people on Redflagdeals have never used it, so the comment about more than one Internet is completely irrelevant. The term "*the* Internet" is always used, implying there's only one.

Yes, but that still means there are two Internet's even though only 1% of the population use it. :) It still exists and therefore is plural.

[voyager6868]

Yes, but that still means there are two Internet's even though only 1% of the population use it. :) It still exists and therefore is plural.

No, it doesn't. Internet2 is not considered "an internet". Have you ever even seen the term "an Internet" used? I could call my home network "Internet 68" because it's composed of two subnets, and thus it's a network of networks. But that would just be nonsense.

So, no. There is one Internet. And it's referred to as "The Internet".

Ontario universities are connected via the Orion optical network. They don't call this "Internet O" or something dumb like that. And no one refers to it as "yet another Internet".

Anyhow, we're way off topic here.

Or maybe you're a George W Bush fan?

http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/13916

[yuprules]

Anyhow, we're way off topic here.

Or maybe you're a George W Bush fan?

http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/13916

No I'm Canadian.

[wild]

wow, im suprised you cheap asses managed to scrape together $25, considering you guys fire off emails to CEO's and presidents over $5 price errors.....

best post ever, i laughed for five minutes! you just made my day

[simms]

No way they are going to reserve the whole restaurant. I'm going on Saturday, hopefully see some of you guys there. :)

[asim99]

No I'm Canadian.

we don't have enough time and space to list the canadian fans of bush :cheesygri

[sungfra]

Can you just go without reservation? say 5-ish?

[asim99]

Can you just go without reservation? say 5-ish?

you can try, but be prepared to be turned away at the door

[Iron Chef Ajax]

you can try, but be prepared to be turned away at the door
You might get in ... depends on how many no shows there are. Besides they don't book the entire place for reservations. Good chance that you will get in as long as your group is small. Enjoy.

[xwar]

I got my reservation ... I'm going to eat at least 10 of those babies :cheesygri w00t!

[petieboy]

best post ever, i laughed for five minutes! you just made my day

heh.. i thought it was utterly hilarious too (myself being one of the cheap-asses that's able to laugh at himself) but didn't want to comment, seeing as people have been really sensitive lately. :confused:

hope this deal sticks around for a while.. anniversary coming up. :|

[aquariaguy]

Man. This is a lobster deal, and people are whining we're abusing?! How are we abusing by GOING to a restaurant and paying? I really don't get it. If someone wants to eat 10 lobsters, so be it.

And what is up with all this gay talk in a lobster deal?

Oh, and you'll most likely won't get in. She said that they basically fully booked the restaurant. So if their are no shows, you can get in. I booked for next Saturday :)

[Iron Chef Ajax]

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1698480&postcount=37

[wanted]

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1698480&postcount=37


That was in Food and Drink (less viewers)
WHile this was in Hot Deals (more viewers)
And asim99 is too lazy to run a search :cheesygri

[Iron Chef Ajax]

So .. what are you saying: Post everything in Hot Deals for more readership? or Perhaps this thread should be put in Food & Drink?

[wanted]

So .. what are you saying: Post everything in Hot Deals for more readership? or Perhaps this thread should be put in Food & Drink?

Hot deals has more visitors, yes, more readership.
And it seemed like that post you provided, was a very long thread, most likely people wouldn't go read each individual post and identify which is the best.

Putting in food and drink, no, generally agreed by everyone that this is indeed a hot deal, perhaps people can discuss the experience at the restaurant and the quality of the food in the F&D forum. :)

[Big Shooter]

So, having read EVERY post on this thread, I have concluded that these are GAY LOBSTERS with NO Internet experience but have Reservations, or something?!

p.s., to the 'gay' references...there are some FINE LOOKIN' HIGH-PRICED FEMALE HOOKERS right around the corner from this Hotel too!!

[wanted]

So, having read EVERY post on this thread, I have concluded that these are GAY LOBSTERS with NO Internet experience but have Reservations, or something?!

p.s., to the 'gay' references...there are some FINE LOOKIN' HIGH-PRICED FEMALE HOOKERS right around the corner from this Hotel too!!
:confused:

[asim99]

Hot deals has more visitors, yes, more readership.
And it seemed like that post you provided, was a very long thread, most likely people wouldn't go read each individual post and identify which is the best.

Putting in food and drink, no, generally agreed by everyone that this is indeed a hot deal, perhaps people can discuss the experience at the restaurant and the quality of the food in the F&D forum. :)

make up your mind, munnay :cheesygri
on one hand you are okay with this post here, on the other hand you are not

[NG]

there are some FINE LOOKIN' HIGH-PRICED FEMALE HOOKERS right around the corner from this Hotel too!!

If anyone knows of any fine looking low priced female hookers who are into spanking their johns make a post in http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/images/icons/iconshot.gif deals.

[wanted]

make up your mind, munnay :cheesygri
on one hand you are okay with this post here, on the other hand you are not

I'm ok with it.

Just told ironchef that theres more readership about this deal in hot deals because more people visit this part of the site than food and drink.
:)

[aquariaguy]

Where did everyone park?? And how much?

[MizTEcK]

Where did everyone park?? And how much?
they didnt get to go yet, its tmrw... one day too early

[goat]

Am I the only one who thinks that cheap seafood is NOT a hot deal??
Seafood is one thing that i'll never skimp/go cheap on.
I'm always very skeptical about places like this.

Plus, on top of all this, Summerlicious is going on, so $20 dinners are running wild in the GTA

[xwar]

Its a hotel restaurant, so its pretty decent quality.

[oratihsus]

Man. This is a lobster deal, and people are whining we're abusing?! How are we abusing by GOING to a restaurant and paying? I really don't get it. If someone wants to eat 10 lobsters, so be it.

And what is up with all this gay talk in a lobster deal?

Oh, and you'll most likely won't get in. She said that they basically fully booked the restaurant. So if their are no shows, you can get in. I booked for next Saturday :)

so this deal is valid for every Saturday from 5-9pm and not just today? could someone please confirm that? thanks

[nkn1983]

yes it is every Saturday, not just today.

[beripari]

Do they have a different price for kids? And, any "kid food in the buffet" or can the kids order ala carte off a menu?
Does the hotel have their own parking and do they validate if you eat in the hotel restaurant?

[aquariaguy]

Do they have a different price for kids? And, any "kid food in the buffet" or can the kids order ala carte off a menu?
Does the hotel have their own parking and do they validate if you eat in the hotel restaurant?

I'm guessing you can order from a menu if you want too. But make sure they don't take any food from the buffet, they might get mad. I'm not sure about parking if they validate. I hope there's meter parking.

[Kirill]

Tried to make a reservation this morning - they said they all booked for today :(
I guess you need to do it well in advance

[stock_junkie]

My wife and I just came back from taking my parents there for their anniversary. Very good value! I had about 8 lobsters (just the tails) but was pleasantly surprised by the GREAT roast beef as well.

[MizTEcK]

My wife and I just came back from taking my parents there for their anniversary. Very good value! I had about 8 lobsters (just the tails) but was pleasantly surprised by the GREAT roast beef as well.
yum :)

[aquariaguy]

Just got back from it. I didn't make reservations. I took the chance of going to get a table. I got there at 6:30PM and asked for a table for 2. The lady went to check, and i got it! Their were plenty of 2 people tables, but all the 4's were reserved it seemed. The lobsters were pretty good! I had about 6, along with popcorn shrimp, fried smelt. Their was a fruit bowl if you wanted fruits. Let's see...hm..a platter of cheese. House salad, which is just mixed stuff. And....3-4 of these weird salad type things. Like beans or macaroni or whatever it was for appetizer. Also they had chicken, roast beef, potato, penne pasta (garbage), and..i think thats about it.

For parking, i parked at a meter across from the restaurant. Beside McDonalds. $2 for 1 hr. Not bad. Considering they had $10 flat rate next to it, and if you wanted to park at the hotel itself, it was $27 flat rate. LOL. What a scam.

[gilboman]

Just got back from it. I didn't make reservations. I took the chance of going to get a table. I got there at 6:30PM and asked for a table for 2. The lady went to check, and i got it! Their were plenty of 2 people tables, but all the 4's were reserved it seemed. The lobsters were pretty good! I had about 6, along with popcorn shrimp, fried smelt. Their was a fruit bowl if you wanted fruits. Let's see...hm..a platter of cheese. House salad, which is just mixed stuff. And....3-4 of these weird salad type things. Like beans or macaroni or whatever it was for appetizer. Also they had chicken, roast beef, potato, penne pasta (garbage), and..i think thats about it.

For parking, i parked at a meter across from the restaurant. Beside McDonalds. $2 for 1 hr. Not bad. Considering they had $10 flat rate next to it, and if you wanted to park at the hotel itself, it was $27 flat rate. LOL. What a scam.

actually hotel parking was falt rate of $10 for valet (btwn 6am-6pm, or 6pm-1am). the $27 flat rate applies to 24hr valet rate with in and out privilages

[yoshi838]

Park on the side street and pay only $3.45.... I enjoyed the dinner.
Thanx OP
actually hotel parking was falt rate of $10 for valet (btwn 6am-6pm, or 6pm-1am). the $27 flat rate applies to 24hr valet rate with in and out privilages

[yoshi838]

I guess I have to reply your msg on behalf of most members. It is our choice to eat what we want to spend and eat. I had been summerlicious/winterlicious and I really think this lobster dinner is very close to the quality of the -licious dinner, if not better.

I had spent $20 on the -licious dinner and find myself in a fast food place afterward.

Tonite, I filled myself up with decent lobster. Altho they were boiled, I enjoyed them a lot with the hot butter dip.

Don't just look at the price to determine the quality of the dinner.

Am I the only one who thinks that cheap seafood is NOT a hot deal??
Seafood is one thing that i'll never skimp/go cheap on.
I'm always very skeptical about places like this.

Plus, on top of all this, Summerlicious is going on, so $20 dinners are running wild in the GTA

[IronMac]

Just wanted to chime in that I think it's a pretty good deal given that you also get roast beef and smelts along with the lobsters. Again, as he said, it's your choice.

BTW....what's wrong with boiled lobsters? Isn't that the most common way of cooking them? :confused:

[wild]

Just wanted to chime in that I think it's a pretty good deal given that you also get roast beef and smelts along with the lobsters. Again, as he said, it's your choice.

BTW....what's wrong with boiled lobsters? Isn't that the most common way of cooking them? :confused:

maybe he wanted deep fried :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[peppy5]

mmmm....i love lobster. what kind of roast beef was it? was it prime rib? do they carve it for you? i might have to tell some friends about this.

[HughG]

ya where are all the reviews guys.

or are you guys too stuffed to even write one.

[c0w]

http://www.chakie.net/1.jpg
http://www.chakie.net/2.jpg

[aquariaguy]

maybe he wanted deep fried :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Oh man, i can imagine everyone burning themselves with oil lol. Right when fresh lobsters come, they are basically gone within a minute. Pretty freekin hot too.

[drey]

REVIEWS??? How was the fooooooood guys????

[aquariaguy]

ya where are all the reviews guys.

or are you guys too stuffed to even write one.

I posted a short little thingie on the previous page. IT was general.

[ferkel]

You missed the crab leg war at Mandarin.. i shot some footage from last night.. this is a clip

Mandarin Video 1 (http://s94948121.onlinehome.us/July 340.avi)

[Iron Chef Ajax]

You missed the crab leg war at Mandarin.. i shot some footage from last night.. this is a clip

http://s94948121.onlinehome.us/July 340.avi
wOw been to Mandarin many times ... always plenty of crab leg but I usually eat the cold ones.

[D-Sisive]

You missed the crab leg war at Mandarin.. i shot some footage from last night.. this is a clip

http://s94948121.onlinehome.us/July 340.avi

THAT IS CLASSIC :D

everyone must see the greed

which location was that

[DragonZealot]

Any idea how the restaurant can make any profit from this?

[Iron Chef Ajax]

http://www.chakie.net/1.jpg
http://www.chakie.net/2.jpg
Thanks cow for the pics ... never thought of taking photos of my 8 that I consumed.

[ferkel]

THAT IS CLASSIC :D

everyone must see the greed

which location was that

That was Markham location. Quite entertaining

Clip 2 (http://s94948121.onlinehome.us/July 342.avi)

[MizTEcK]

That was Markham location. Quite entertaining

Clip 2 (http://s94948121.onlinehome.us/July 342.avi)
lmao.... yea its always like that

[D-Sisive]

That was Markham location. Quite entertaining

Clip 2 (http://s94948121.onlinehome.us/July 342.avi)


HILARIOUS

this one seems worse, i saw a hand keep going in there to grab 1 piece at a time cause all the tongs were taken

what time was that around....i guess the result of the mob is because its been a while since mandarin had ayce crab legs again...

thinkin about breakin the rules for one day and just going there for that...and the $25 lobster deal...seafood is my weakness

wonder how the eglinton/warden location is

[SENSEI]

Here's my mini-review:

Went Sat 16th at 6:30...TONNES of chinese folk there. Parking was $10 flat rate for valet parking, so not bad if you're going to stay around that area until 1AM i believe.

The lobsters are literrally non-stop coming out of the kitchen. At the most you'd have to wait 3-5 minutes from the time the tray was empty until they brought out a new one. So if you decide to go, no need to fight over anything, there will be enough to fill your hearts content.

I went with 2 guys and 2 girls, On average we had 5-8 lobsters each. The poor waitress had alot of cleaning up to do of shells. I seen some people have plates and plates on the table with 4-6 lobsters on each plate waiting to go.

The lobsters themselves were boiled and must've pre-boiled, cause some of them were over cooked and hard by my standards. Sizes would range from 0.75 to 1.25 lbs and some lobsters had 2 claws some had one, some had a big one and small one...The tails themselves make it worth it if that's your cup of tea. With the butter and choosing the right lobster, I would give it a 6/10 for quality of lobster. (Lobster trap or Lobster Royale being 9/10)

The rest of the food was decent as well, quarter chicken, popcorn shrimp, freshly sliced roast beef, potatoes, cocktail shrimp, salad, pastas, and a really good assortment of cakes...they were sliced pretty damn big.

You hands get messy as all hell and the nearest washroom is outside the restaurant thorugh the lobby and down the hall...quite out of the way.

Overall, I would say it's worth the money. Grab 4-5 lobsters just for the tail, grab a huge peice of carrot cake, a quarter chicken and you've already got your money's worth. I would have to say the experience was 7/10 and worth it if you can eat that much. don't go there if you're expecting GOURMET lobster, you'll need to eat more than lobster to get full value.

I wouldn't go again in the near future, cause just the thought of lobster makes me cringe now :lol: But i would say it's worth checking out if you'rein the area, I wouldn't drive anymore than half-hour if you were coming out of town.

[skwan1]

Here's my mini-review:

Went Sat 16th at 6:30...TONNES of chinese folk there.
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.
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I went with 2 guys and 2 girls, On average we had 5-8 lobsters each.

Was there a necessity to identify the nationality of the patrons? I am sure Occidentals enjoy this deal as much otherwise there would not have been interest in this restaurant by anyone here. Unless you are trying to introduce a stereotype, then why not point yourself out as well if you are identifying others.

[SENSEI]

My bad, I'm also chinese...i thought the SENSEI name was enough to signify an oriental decent.

When i went there, my party was expecting to see alot chinese people there, we just can't let AYCE lobster slip away without trying it. I'm not trying to introduce any stereotype, it's already out there....just poking fun at ourselves...

Didn't mean to single anyone or leave anyone out. :(

The review holds for ALL races of any colour and creed.... :cheesygri

[ferkel]

HILARIOUS
this one seems worse, i saw a hand keep going in there to grab 1 piece at a time cause all the tongs were taken


Probably.. an elderly Italian grandma was using her paws to grab the crab. She got yelled at by people, but she continued doing it her way.

[kloan]

That was Markham location. Quite entertaining

Clip 2 (http://s94948121.onlinehome.us/July 342.avi)
Is that a phone you're using to record those clips?

[atb1o1]

I am surpised that there are so little review and comments about this place. I went with 4 other people and arrived at around 6:30pm. Had reservations so getting a table was not an issue. I'm not going to post a review or anything but for the people wondering if it is worth going, I'll say it is. The lobster quailty was good, but after more people starting to come in, like the previous poster said, they must have pre boiled it to keep up the demand cuz it was a bit overcooked later in the evening.

The prime rib/roast beef (whichever i was too busy eatting) was very good. I would have more if I didn't stuff my face with lobster. The salad dressing they had was also very good. Overall it is worth the $25 bucks, I've spent $35 USD to eat at the Rio seafood buffet at Vegas for the lobster and it cannot even compare to this one.

[GT108]

I've spent $35 USD to eat at the Rio seafood buffet at Vegas for the lobster and it cannot even compare to this one.

Wow, I ate at the Rio buffet in Vegas and thought it was great.

I guess I will have to make reservation for this Saturday.

[elty]

Probably.. an elderly Italian grandma was using her paws to grab the crab. She got yelled at by people, but she continued doing it her way.

beware the speech nazi come over you and accuse you for

a) descriminate elderly
b) racist
c) sexist

;)

[simms]

I went this past Saturday. Got the 24.95 buffet and ate oh-so-many lobsters. Lots of Asians there on that night, probably like 85% Asian with just a few Caucasian and black people there.

I didn't have a reservation at all, walked in, table for two, and got a space. I'd say about 85% at capacity with seats still, so even if you don't have reservations you're fine.

[simms]

The prime rib/roast beef (whichever i was too busy eatting) was very good. I would have more if I didn't stuff my face with lobster. The salad dressing they had was also very good. Overall it is worth the $25 bucks, I've spent $35 USD to eat at the Rio seafood buffet at Vegas for the lobster and it cannot even compare to this one.

When I got my cut, it was really tender. Like wayyyy too tender, but this was after eating like 4 lobsters, so... actually anything I ate tasted like lobster, lol.

I'm an average lobster eater, about 1-2 a month. On the whole, it's not bad at all. You can eat lobster tails till you get sick of them.

[aquariaguy]

I didn't like the roast beef. I'm used to eating it cooked, not fresh from the chopping board :cheesygri

The waiters are a bit slow though...and you'll have to ask for water refills. But this buffet is harder compared to other buffets, because after each lobster you have to get a new plate. But i just got 2 plates and stacked it high with all the shells and stuff.

[atb1o1]

Wow, I ate at the Rio buffet in Vegas and thought it was great.

I guess I will have to make reservation for this Saturday.

well I was referring to the lobster in Rio compare to this one. The lobster at The Rio was a joke, its just tiny lobster tails and it was salty even without the hot butter. The Rio has of course much more seafood selections, but I went because it was the only buffet I know that has lobster. I made the mistake at eatting at Bellagio, it cost the same but it only has crab legs. The selection was not that great either but the quaility is very good. Thats about the only thing that is good about the buffet at the Bellagio.

[puroeuro]

awesome!!! i needed some reviews didnt end up making it this saturday was at BIG DADDYS crab shack on king st. wicked place by the way anyone into sea foad and new orleans style food.

But anyways thanks for the reviews guys ill prob b there next saturday :)

[superizzy]

The prime rib/roast beef (whichever i was too busy eatting) was very good. I would have more if I didn't stuff my face with lobster. The salad dressing they had was also very good. Overall it is worth the $25 bucks, I've spent $35 USD to eat at the Rio seafood buffet at Vegas for the lobster and it cannot even compare to this one.


I had the buffet at the Bellagio in Vegas about 1 year ago,

First off, I am not a huge fan of buffets to begin with. (generally you eat twice as much as is necessary) but this one is unreal).

The quality and variety of food was truly staggering. No lobsters but king crab legs and very nice shrimp. Plus everything from wild boar to venison to gourmet pizza to sushi

Everything was being made fresh in plain view, and continually refreshed.

Price was about $30 US as i recall.

Even better on our last day we decided to go back to the Bellagio for breakfast after having been underwhelmed (and over charged ) at a few hotels the previous few days.

We arrived about 30 mins b4 they changed over to lunch so we got the best of both worlds. Eggs Bennie, bacon, sausage, smoked salmon waffles etc, then for lunch most of the items mentioned b4. They had to take me out in a wheelchair

[puroeuro]

thanks but this is toronto.... no bellagio here. Ill stick to mandarin ... best breakfast place in TOWN is BOOM BREAKFAST on college and ossignton... super clean extremely modern looking place... food is outstanding... ive tried breakfast all over the city this takes the cake by far.

BOOM POWER BREAKFAST

potato wedges - big portion
bacon or ham or sausage (3 strips of bacon large) or (3 sausages large)
eggs/ scrambled or sunny side up - big portion

go on the weekday and coffee is free and unlimited.

seriously a must for you breakfast freeks. I suggest go early on the weekends as it gets line ups that go outside.

[dragon_ll]

first off... thanks to the ASIMM99 for the post. took my family in to try it out.

second i'm no expert in food reviews and i'm just going by memory and what my family has said.

made reservations and was still able to add a couple of people 3 hours before.

got there at 8pm and parked on the street. was lucky to find parking nearby. but if not there is a parking lot right beside the hotel for $10. the restaurant was clean and had a cozy feel. it wasn't a huge open space which i though was nice. the buffet tables (i think 5 in total) were lined up in the main isle.

as for the foods... there were bread, cheese (3 or 4 different types), sliced deli meats, salad, 1/4 chicken, roast beef, pasta, baked potatoes wedges, shrimp (cold), fried smelt, fruits, variety of cakes and of course the lobster. can't remember if there were anything else.

the lobsters were a fair size. not small and now huge. they came out in the buffet tray filled up with whole lobsters. the lobsters were steamed and they had the butter sauce heating thing there for you to scoop into a dipping sauce bowl. the first batch of lobsters we got had still had the sh*t in the tails. but after that it was all clean. later on at around 9 at batch of lobsters came out sliced in half which made it really easy to eat. but then the next batch was back to whole lobsters. the lobster were imo a little overcooked but it could be because of other reasons mention by other in the thread. but nonetheless it was good. remember for $25 all you can eat lobster i have nothing to complain about. the other foods were ok but wouldn't justify a $25 buffet without the lobsters.

overall for $25 you can't go wrong. there were an endless supply of lobsters right till the end (the last tray still was full when they closed). you don't have to wait long for them to refill the tray either. the roast beef and chicken wasn't amazing but enough to add value to the buffet. after i got sick of the lobster made myself a sandwich with the dinner buns and sliced meat and cheese. had some cake and fruits afterwards to end it all.

we had 4 to 8 lobster each including the claws (but no heads). the table next to us ate only the tails and left all the claws (which i thought was a waste). but we asked the waitress how many lobster they go through and she said about 30 cartons of 15 lobsters each. so.... 450 lobsters per saturday.

[8675309]

For another good lobster deal in DT TO, check out the Delta Chelsea (at least for those who have an entertainment.com book). There is a coupon for their restaurant (BB33) for 2 for 1 entrees up to $27. I was there about a month ago and they had an all you can eat seafood buffet for $35. Even though the buffet is not an entree, they let me use the coupon. Two meals average out to 21.50. I think they only have it on Fridays. They had lobster (minus the tail, but including hot butter!), crab, etc... It was a really great meal. I would definitely recommend it.
What are you supposed to tip on a buffet? The coupons always say to tip on the full amount before the deduction - but are you supposed to give them 15% when they haven't done anything but tell you where to grab a plate?

[7jai]

yum yum lobster :twisted:

[puroeuro]

Thanks dragon_II you sealed the deal ill be heading over there for sure then this weekend. im starving nowwww... and for the tip question...

Just run...

lol leave whatever i was always skeptic on leaving tip at buffet places they cant even get your drink orders right, i tip on the service not how much work they do i could care less. Use a scheme start with $10 tip and everytime they do something wrong take off a dollar :)

[wild]

Thanks dragon_II you sealed the deal ill be heading over there for sure then this weekend. im starving nowwww... and for the tip question...

Just run...

lol leave whatever i was always skeptic on leaving tip at buffet places they cant even get your drink orders right, i tip on the service not how much work they do i could care less. Use a scheme start with $10 tip and everytime they do something wrong take off a dollar :)

i go with, if you are on your game you get tipped the value of both taxes (15%)

if you give ok service but i have to ask for refills or something else you get one tax (8%)

if you are useless you get nothing

tip = to insure promptness

[Gotcha]

damit... diagnosed with high cholesterol ...
and I'm going to TO
This is really a bad timing!!!

[puroeuro]

sucks for you... eat lobster but lay off the butter for it.

1 or 2 or 10 lobsters wont hurt you :)

[GT108]

well I was referring to the lobster in Rio compare to this one. The lobster at The Rio was a joke, its just tiny lobster tails and it was salty even without the hot butter. The Rio has of course much more seafood selections, but I went because it was the only buffet I know that has lobster. I made the mistake at eatting at Bellagio, it cost the same but it only has crab legs. The selection was not that great either but the quaility is very good. Thats about the only thing that is good about the buffet at the Bellagio.

I was only joshing with ya. I knew what you meant. ;)

On the topic of Vegas buffet, Mandalay Bay was pretty good too. I actually like the dinning room in Mandalay Bay more. The food was pretty similar to Bellagio.

[GT108]

damit... diagnosed with high cholesterol ...
and I'm going to TO
This is really a bad timing!!!

Avoid the butter sauce.
Bring some Mrs. Smith seasoning to sprinkle on your lobster.

[ricedion]

Avoid the butter sauce.
Bring some Mrs. Smith seasoning to sprinkle on your lobster.

they have good salad dressing which could go well with the lobster, at least less fattening with butter sauce

[springroll]

Aladdin has a good buffet too. I think it's called the World Spice Market buffet. Lots of variety at a good price

[Kirill]

Aladdin has a good buffet too. I think it's called the World Spice Market buffet. Lots of variety at a good price

the have 2 buffets there, the one you mentioned and this one http://www.todai.com/

[felix]

That was Markham location. Quite entertaining

Clip 2 (http://s94948121.onlinehome.us/July 342.avi)
Wow ... gone faster than Staples can say OOS!! :lol:

[i-o_o-i]

For another good lobster deal in DT TO, check out the Delta Chelsea (at least for those who have an entertainment.com book). There is a coupon for their restaurant (BB33) for 2 for 1 entrees up to $27. I was there about a month ago and they had an all you can eat seafood buffet for $35. Even though the buffet is not an entree, they let me use the coupon. Two meals average out to 21.50. I think they only have it on Fridays. They had lobster (minus the tail, but including hot butter!), crab, etc... It was a really great meal. I would definitely recommend it.
What are you supposed to tip on a buffet? The coupons always say to tip on the full amount before the deduction - but are you supposed to give them 15% when they haven't done anything but tell you where to grab a plate?
what do you mean lobster(minus the tail)? does that mean they only give you the claw and head?

[LD500]

Lobsters minus the tails ?!?!?
That's like ribs without the meat.
Like Redflagdeals without the bargains.



For another good lobster deal in DT TO, check out the Delta Chelsea (at least for those who have an entertainment.com book). There is a coupon for their restaurant (BB33) for 2 for 1 entrees up to $27. I was there about a month ago and they had an all you can eat seafood buffet for $35. Even though the buffet is not an entree, they let me use the coupon. Two meals average out to 21.50. I think they only have it on Fridays. They had lobster (minus the tail, but including hot butter!), crab, etc... It was a really great meal. I would definitely recommend it.
What are you supposed to tip on a buffet? The coupons always say to tip on the full amount before the deduction - but are you supposed to give them 15% when they haven't done anything but tell you where to grab a plate?

[torontodragon]

what do you mean lobster(minus the tail)? does that mean they only give you the claw and head?

Not mind if they are giving out this one:
http://drwho.virtadpt.net/pictures/h2k4/big-lobster.jpg

[felix]

we had 4 to 8 lobster each including the claws (but no heads). the table next to us ate only the tails and left all the claws (which i thought was a waste).
wow ... the claws are the best part! Wish I was there!!!

[Simonfung1234]

Can someone tell me the phone # to make reservation? :lol:

[wanted]

Can someone tell me the phone # to make reservation? :lol:

page 1 !!!

[aquariaguy]

wow ... the claws are the best part! Wish I was there!!!

Seems like, every 2 trays, they had TONS of claws. I personally liked the claws, cuz it was the easiest to eat and quickest. It was gooooood. The lobster juice was so good....it was nicely boiled too...but some of the lobsters were maybe old, so it tasted kinda "powdery." However, they were gooooooooooooooood. SO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! I liked the popcorn shrimp too. SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GSC]

anyone can tell me if the buffet is good or not?
I know it is cheap and worth.... if it is good, I would take my friend from HK to taste our unique AYCE


thx for posting it

[ash101]

anyone can tell me if the buffet is good or not?
I know it is cheap and worth.... if it is good, I would take my friend from HK to taste our unique AYCE


thx for posting it

It's really good. Don't worry, your HK friends will get surprised. actually it's not AYCE. It's really buffet. You get food (Lobsters !) by yourself.

[dealzuser]

For another good lobster deal in DT TO, check out the Delta Chelsea (at least for those who have an entertainment.com book). There is a coupon for their restaurant (BB33) for 2 for 1 entrees up to $27. I was there about a month ago and they had an all you can eat seafood buffet for $35. Even though the buffet is not an entree, they let me use the coupon. Two meals average out to 21.50. I think they only have it on Fridays. They had lobster (minus the tail, but including hot butter!), crab, etc... It was a really great meal. I would definitely recommend it.
What are you supposed to tip on a buffet? The coupons always say to tip on the full amount before the deduction - but are you supposed to give them 15% when they haven't done anything but tell you where to grab a plate?

Really?! I went there for a regular dinner once with my entertainment book coupon. Asked if we could get a discount off the buffet instead, and was rebuffed... Did you talk to the manager or something?

Too many wedding to go to this summer (incl mine), so probably should avoid buffet/AYCE for a while. :)

[8675309]

Really?! I went there for a regular dinner once with my entertainment book coupon. Asked if we could get a discount off the buffet instead, and was rebuffed... Did you talk to the manager or something?

Too many wedding to go to this summer (incl mine), so probably should avoid buffet/AYCE for a while. :)


No manager - I just asked the waitress.

[ricedion]

For another good lobster deal in DT TO, check out the Delta Chelsea (at least for those who have an entertainment.com book). There is a coupon for their restaurant (BB33) for 2 for 1 entrees up to $27. I was there about a month ago and they had an all you can eat seafood buffet for $35. Even though the buffet is not an entree, they let me use the coupon. Two meals average out to 21.50. I think they only have it on Fridays. They had lobster (minus the tail, but including hot butter!), crab, etc... It was a really great meal. I would definitely recommend it.
What are you supposed to tip on a buffet? The coupons always say to tip on the full amount before the deduction - but are you supposed to give them 15% when they haven't done anything but tell you where to grab a plate?

It's not a coupon, right? You just have to show the entertainment card I assume?

[stock_junkie]

It's not a coupon, right? You just have to show the entertainment card I assume?

No other way around - it's a coupon and your supposed to show your card but no one ever asks for it.

[atb1o1]

I was only joshing with ya. I knew what you meant. ;)

On the topic of Vegas buffet, Mandalay Bay was pretty good too. I actually like the dinning room in Mandalay Bay more. The food was pretty similar to Bellagio.

hahaa i thought i wasn't being clear ;)

I actually Stayed at Mandalay Bay while I was at Vegas! That Hotel sucked :D The only good thing it had was their wave pool....and the bikini chicks :cheesygri I didn't try their restaurants cuz after Rio and Bellagio, I had to watch my expenses and ate at the food court on the strip :razz:

[gilboman]

hahaa i thought i wasn't being clear ;)

I actually Stayed at Mandalay Bay while I was at Vegas! That Hotel sucked :D The only good thing it had was their wave pool....and the bikini chicks :cheesygri I didn't try their restaurants cuz after Rio and Bellagio, I had to watch my expenses and ate at the food court on the strip :razz:

eating at ellis island on their 4.95 sirlon meal would've been cheaper than food courts :lol:

[asim99]

a good time to make reservation for the coming saturday, for those who are interested

[puroeuro]

pardon my french....

what the hell does AYCE mean?

[wanted]

pardon my french....

what the hell does AYCE mean?

all you can eat

lol, it's not french :lol:

[8675309]

It's not a coupon, right? You just have to show the entertainment card I assume?

Yes, I was mistaken. To get the discount at the delta chelsea you just have to show the card.

[puroeuro]

all you can eat

lol, it's not french :lol:


Lol thanks man... makes it so much more clear. ya i know its not french im not french either just a joke :)

[ricedion]

Yes, I was mistaken. To get the discount at the delta chelsea you just have to show the card.

I already assumed so. Someone else tried to response on behalf of you, but I didn't think he understands what you were talking about :)
So there's no lobster tail? I think that's the most important part of lobster I want, hehe. I might go try this Friday.

[rain111]

pardon my french....

what the hell does AYCE mean?

o damn this is so funny :lol:

[ricedion]

Really?! I went there for a regular dinner once with my entertainment book coupon. Asked if we could get a discount off the buffet instead, and was rebuffed... Did you talk to the manager or something?

Too many wedding to go to this summer (incl mine), so probably should avoid buffet/AYCE for a while. :)

Just use the entertainment card tonight to get $27 off the seafood buffet, no question asked. (but $27 is off after tax, instead of before tax)

Food quality is a lot better than the $25 one. Lobster is served chilled, but taste very good - not too quick for replenishment though.

King crab leg & roast beef are very tasty, also have a lot of other good seafood selections (e.g. smoked salmon, smoked mackerel, smoked tout, big shrimp, fish, scallop etc) definitely better value than Marriott-Courtyard. that's why it costs $35 regular price.

[GSC]

RFDers.... come on...
1. Delta Chelsea or Marriot countryard would be better?

2.The coupon thing from entertainment.com confirmed?

[gilboman]

Just use the entertainment card tonight to get $27 off the seafood buffet, no question asked. (but $27 is off after tax, instead of before tax)

Food quality is a lot better than the $25 one. Lobster is served chilled, but taste very good - not too quick for replenishment though.

King crab leg & roast beef are very tasty, also have a lot of other good seafood selections (e.g. smoked salmon, smoked mackerel, smoked tout, big shrimp, fish, scallop etc) definitely better value than Marriott-Courtyard. that's why it costs $35 regular price.

but if my sole purpose is to eat lobster..would maririott one be better? and you mentioned they only have cold lobster and its not refilled quickly... so slow are they..does that mean you have to wait and pounce on it when it comes?

[ferkel]

went last night.. one word for the lobsters "junk". There were plenty of them, and while I was there people went through 20 steam trays of them. They're pre-cooked, and re-heated, actually overcooked to the point that the meat is crumby, tasteless and inedible. I don't know.. other customers seemed to enjoy them. I skipped them an ate prime rib and mushroom ravioli instead.

[convoluted]

went last night.. one word for the lobsters "junk". There were plenty of them, and while I was there people went through 20 steam trays of them. They're pre-cooked, and re-heated, actually overcooked to the point that the meat is crumby, tasteless and inedible. I don't know.. other customers seemed to enjoy them. I skipped them an ate prime rib and mushroom ravioli instead.

my sentiments exactly as well. The lobster definitely was the worst lobster i've ever had.

it was either
1) precooked too much
2) frozen too long
3) frozen too cold
4) cooked far too much
or a combination of those.

The lobster was so over cooked, the meat stuck to the shells. The shells were too soft to crack like normal, making it even more difficult to eat. And every once in a while i had one that didn't taste bland, but they were few and far between.

I was something nice to try, but I don't think i'll be returning anytime soon.

I'm surprised no one said this last week? Unless there was quite a difference in the food from last week and this week?

Also, did the buffet end rather early? I was there and @ 8:30-8:45 the food supply was being cut off it seemed. Maybe they ran out of food?

[dragon_ll]

wow!!! i was there last week and posted a review... and it wasn't as bad as the last couple of post says. the lobsters were a little overcooked but not that bad. good enough for my wife to go through 7 of them and she loves lobsters and would complain if it sucked. we were there til 9:30 too with the tray still full of lobsters.

hmm... different chef on duty?

[[H]ackerK]

wow!!! i was there last week and posted a review... and it wasn't as bad as the last couple of post says. the lobsters were a little overcooked but not that bad. good enough for my wife to go through 7 of them and she loves lobsters and would complain if it sucked. we were there til 9:30 too with the tray still full of lobsters.

hmm... different chef on duty?

Damn, my friends were planning to go next weekend, cuz they had other plans already for yesterday/past weekend... Now I wonder if we should go next Sat...

Did anyone complained at the staff about the lobster sucks?

[angela44]

hahaha, i was also there with doerami and some other friends last night....

...i probably bumped into ferkel and convoluted without knowing.....lol.

anyway, my friend went through 8 of them, i had 5, and all the others had only about 3......
...ya, they were really hard to open.....the first couple that i ate was a bit bland.....all the lobster taste got boiled out maybe?....or maybe i just wasn't able to get around to eating enough meat on that to get all the lobster juices out from it.....by the time i got around to my 4th and 5th lobster, i was getting the hang of things, and i was able to crack the tail open and eat the whole thing! .....but then, again, no much lobster taste to it, and the meat was rough.....overcooked??? ...or did i just had too much of it....?

...the fuit bowl was nasty!....think they had some preservatives in it or something.....it had an extra taste to it.....yuk!

...other desserts were good too.....by the time i got around to dessert, all the cheesecakes were gone... =(
...instead, got a chocolate thing with raspberries on top of it....that was good!! mmmmmmmm

...o, and the roast beef or watever that person was cutting for me, was very good as well......espeically with the gravy....mmmmmmm

i actually thought that there wasn't enough food......i mean, the choices were really limited.....i guess the main point of the restaurant is to serve lobsters?

would i go back?....hmmmm......sure i would.....but then, not next week or anytime soon.....lol.

and i totally agree with convoluted.......the food were taken away too early.....
btw, where were you guys sitting? (ferkel and convoluted, and any others that went last night....)

[ferkel]

this was the crap that came out of two lobster tails. Tail meat is supposed to be firm right? It basically disintegrated into this stuff on the plate. Not much meat from two lobster tails as you can see, which explains why people can eat 8 lobster tails.

http://img311.imageshack.us/img311/9569/july4109eb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[g_goo_goo]

My bad, I'm also chinese...i thought the SENSEI name was enough to signify an oriental decent.

When i went there, my party was expecting to see alot chinese people there, we just can't let AYCE lobster slip away without trying it. I'm not trying to introduce any stereotype, it's already out there....just poking fun at ourselves...

Didn't mean to single anyone or leave anyone out. :(

The review holds for ALL races of any colour and creed.... :cheesygri

So I'm asian as well, can I make fun of chinese ppl because I'm one... because when it comes to buffets, especially with the ones I go to in Scarborough (Buffet King) etc... seem like it's a freakin' fight for food. Damn asians stand around like vultures... waiting for food to come out, it's like they don't have enough food in China.

[convoluted]

hahaha, i was also there with doerami and some other friends last night....

...i probably bumped into ferkel and convoluted without knowing.....lol.

...other desserts were good too.....by the time i got around to dessert, all the cheesecakes were gone... =(
...instead, got a chocolate thing with raspberries on top of it....that was good!! mmmmmmmm

i actually thought that there wasn't enough food......i mean, the choices were really limited.....i guess the main point of the restaurant is to serve lobsters?

and i totally agree with convoluted.......the food were taken away too early.....
btw, where were you guys sitting? (ferkel and convoluted, and any others that went last night....)

I didn't get cheesecake either :( They replaced their layer cakes with more layer cakes... they were good, but i love cheesecake. I grabbed the grapes and strawberries from the cheese plate instead of the fruit bowl.

We sat near the kitchen door, (right next to it) 4 of us, 2 guys 2 girls. We had a good view of the lobster when it was replenished.

[convoluted]

now that picture is damn funny.! The lobster meat broke apart every time!

[GSC]

Just use the entertainment card tonight to get $27 off the seafood buffet, no question asked. (but $27 is off after tax, instead of before tax)

Food quality is a lot better than the $25 one. Lobster is served chilled, but taste very good - not too quick for replenishment though.

King crab leg & roast beef are very tasty, also have a lot of other good seafood selections (e.g. smoked salmon, smoked mackerel, smoked tout, big shrimp, fish, scallop etc) definitely better value than Marriott-Courtyard. that's why it costs $35 regular price.

I think I need to reconsider about Marriott after reviews for this Sat. Btw, can I just use the coupon from entertainment.com instead of discount card to Delta buffet on Fridays?

[ricedion]

I think I need to reconsider about Marriott after reviews for this Sat. Btw, can I just use the coupon from entertainment.com instead of discount card to Delta buffet on Fridays?

not sure about the coupon from entertainment.com. I used the discount card. The waiter did not take it away to punch a hole, and simply applied the discount for me. So I'm thinking I could try going back for a weekend brunch.

I was there by 6pm. Only about 2/3 tables. So nobody go for lobster.

By the time I'm done around 7:30pm, there was a lot of people, but mostly tourist and older folks with kids, and they weren't going for lobster. They would take 1 or 2, and that's it. Most of them seemed very classy and polite. No one fought for food :)

So if you go early, you shouldn't have a problem getting lobster.

[nkn1983]

Is the Delta buffet served every day?

[darth wolf]

i was there last week and the lobster meat was nice and firm. (for the first couple of hours aways).
What you guys experienced this week was exactly like the lobster being served in the last hour of the buffet.

For the people that review this week, just wondering what time you started and how big where the lobsters?
I was there at 6:30 till close last week.
The good batch of lobsters were canners, prob 3/4 to 1lbs. The crappy lobster then came out after 8pm where actually the larger lobsters 1-1 1/2lbs..they where the ones with the soft shell and loose meat.

Did anyone that went this week-end (and early) get any "good" lobster?

[convoluted]

We were there from 6:30 - 9:00. Lobster quality was the same throughout the night.

They were all about 1 lb lobster. Not really large.

[Simonfung1234]

I was there yesterday @6:15 till 9:00.
The food generally speaking was okay but the lobsters were terrible. Beef was okay and dessert were good.

I mean, they were not even overcooked. I was embarrassed because I asked 2 of my friends join me last night. The lobsters meat was beyond recognition :evil: Lobsters were not fresh and most likely left-over from last weekend??? When you crack open the tail, forget anything about tenderless, juicy lobster meat. I was sick after the "buffer" and I think I stopped touching the lobster after 2-3 trials.

I saw a table of four next to us ordered from menu. They sat for 45 mins before their food arrived. I tried to offer them lobsters but they said "no".

Terrible experience. Will never visit the place the rest of my life.

[MizTEcK]

dead deal i guess.. abused :|

[HughG]

dead deal i guess.. abused :|

deal isnt deaed.
the food is just garbage appearantly

[Iron Chef Ajax]

dead deal i guess.. abused :|
Don't be so negative.

[MizTEcK]

Don't be so negative.

well, the food became crap basically from them not being able to handle the sudden "rush" of customers and then resorting to pre-cooking the lobsters... which is the result of being "abused" imo from massive rfd invasion. dont get me wrong, thats completely their fault for not being able to handle full seating :mad: .

sadly i havent gotten the chance to try it out yet because the gathering i was planning wasnt getting decisive answers. but o well, wait for the next deal :)

[aquariaguy]

I went last weekend, and I enjoyed it :)
Lobsters had flavour, and were soft. The tails were not crumbly. However, 2-3 claws I got were a bit crumbly. Maybe too much muscle.

[Iron Chef Ajax]

I've had many lobsters .... never seen meat that is crumbly. If its crumbly for sure I wouldn't be eating it. For those that went this week - Was there empty tables or was the place fully booked?

[vybe232]

It was good for the amount of food you got for the 25$ price...but honestly the lobsters sucked....it didnt taste like lobster...just bland.

Not much meat in the tails, and the claws werent that good either.

but they had alot of food available for 25 bucks...so I didnt expect the best quality...but didnt expect the lobsters to be that terrible. I wouldnt go back.

But again...its 25 bucks..so i dont think anyone can really complain, if you want to at a better lobster you are going to have to PAY for it! :)

[gilboman]

sounds like they got a bad batch of lobster this week. when i went last week, the lobster was great, all the meat was firm and flavourful.

maybe this is a goodthing, turn away some people this week and then with less people they can regain their quality from when i first went :lol:

but to reinterate..the lobster was very good last weekend.

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Thread Rating down to three stars.

[ferkel]

the place was empty aside from a table of 2, when i was there at 5pm. When we left at 7:30 it was only 1/3 full. Aside from the bad lobsters there were tons of fruit flies all over the food, a fly actually landed in my drink :mad:, and I'm not joking.. something big and black dropped from the ceiling, and landed on our table and ran off onto the carpet/floor. It looked like a roach, but who knows since it was so fast. :confused:

[[H]ackerK]

the place was empty aside from a table of 2, when i was there at 5pm. When we left at 7:30 it was only 1/3 full. Aside from the bad lobsters there were tons of fruit flies all over the food, a fly actually landed in my drink :mad:, and I'm not joking.. something big and black dropped from the ceiling, and landed on our table and ran off onto the carpet/floor. It looked like a roach, but who knows since it was so fast. :confused:

WTF?! That sounds really bad for a place that is suppose serving food inside a hotel.

Still wondering if I should book a table this Sat... Humm. I wonder what if we get crappy lobster, refuse to eat them and complain, if no improvement, we will walk away (w/o paying).... Hummmm...

[[H]ackerK]

We were there from 6:30 - 9:00. Lobster quality was the same throughout the night.

They were all about 1 lb lobster. Not really large.

I just called, and now they tell me they have a 2hrs limit!

Hummm :evil:

[simms]

I went again this past weekend and it wasn't that good. The lobster wasn't as fresh and the lineups were long...

[biggie]

hey all,

just took a friend of mine there this past weekend.......don't bother going unless you want unfresh lobster with all their meat sticking to their shells.....really bad quality lobster.......

lineups are absolutely crazy, ran out of plates, ran out of prime rib, even ran out of dessert!!

if you don't mind the lineups and the pretty crappy lobster in my mind, then go but watch out since they aren't fresh!!

G

[kawai]

I think it's safe to say that RFD bascially killed this deal :|

[convoluted]

I find it strange since the place did not look booked solid at all, whereas it sounded far busier the prior week with more food, better quality, and for an extended period of time.

I would like to hear reviews of it for the upcoming saturday.

[gilboman]

sounds like another deal killed by rfd :(

[MizTEcK]

i rest my case... abused :)

[gilboman]

i guess i should be happy i went when the quality was good and food plentiful

the 70+ lobsters our group ate were all very nicely done :lol:

[chestnut]

LOL.. I'm just laughing at Marriot.. they should be more than happy that they filled their restaurant 2 weeks running. They should have realized that quality/service would be important knowing the number of new customers.

Now instead they put in restrictions and cheapen the food. They probably hired a few more staff expecting this every week now... little do they know.

[gilboman]

LOL.. I'm just laughing at Marriot.. they should be more than happy that they filled their restaurant 2 weeks running. They should have realized that quality/service would be important knowing the number of new customers.

Now instead they put in restrictions and cheapen the food. They probably hired a few more staff expecting this every week now... little do they know.

i think they are laughing at you..since it has nothing to do with marriott.

yonge street grille just RENTS/Leases from the marriott courtyard..they dont dictate the menu or staffing of the place.

the hotel has no influence on operation of the restaurant. just like how Cadillac Fairview has no say on what the Gap sells for its winter season :lol:

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Sounds like the lobster deal is still on. Just have a 2 hour sitting limit. I think thats fair. I may go again this weekend.

I'll try to remember to use my Entertainment Card for discount this time.

[gilboman]

Sounds like the lobster deal is still on. Just have a 2 hour sitting limit. I think thats fair. I may go again this weekend.

I'll try to remember to use my Entertainment Card for discount this time.

i think the entertainment discount card is for delta chelsea friday buffet at $35/person with chilled lobster

[MADster123]

Went this past Sat with family. The lobsters weren't that great. About 8/10 lobsters had mushy meat, the other 1-2 were "okay". It was at about 65% capacity with lots of available seats... though lines at the buffet table, esp the lobster was long. :mad: The other food was okay, roast beef was not bad, desserts okay. Not worth $25 if the quality of lobster is this bad, but go try for yourself, you might get lucky. Maybe the lobsters themselves deliberately made themselves taste yucky, so that they can save the rest of their family from being eaten by hungry RFDers. Smart lobsters they are eh? :D

[7jai]

lobster =))) how big are these lobsters anyways?

[gilboman]

when i went a week ago, they were about 1.5lbs with a few much bigger ones

i'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt due to sudden influx of rfd abusers all of a sudden and can't cope with increased business that is prolly 3x more than usual

i'll give them a try maybe after few more weeks to see if they've worked out the kinks or they go back to normal after scaring away all the rfders

maybe they are smart and saw how much money they were losing the first weekend after rfd post and put out bad quality stuff to scare us away :lol:

[simms]

when i went a week ago, they were about 1.5lbs with a few much bigger ones

i'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt due to sudden influx of rfd abusers all of a sudden and can't cope with increased business that is prolly 3x more than usual

i'll give them a try maybe after few more weeks to see if they've worked out the kinks or they go back to normal after scaring away all the rfders

maybe they are smart and saw how much money they were losing the first weekend after rfd post and put out bad quality stuff to scare us away :lol:

Exactly what I was thinking, I know the potential of those guys. Last week was definetely not up to par on what I've had before.

[yuprules]

Anyone going this week to let us know if it still tastes good? :)

[Vickel]

Anyone going this week to let us know if it still tastes good? :)

i wanted to go but they say it fully booked >:(

[convoluted]

bump...

I want to know how people's experiences were tonight (july 30th) as opposed to my far from good experience last weekend.

[MizTEcK]

:mad:

[wanted]

Can Someone Tell Me How And Where To Post A Deal?can Someone Tell Me How And Where To Post A Deal?can Someone Tell Me How And Where To Post A Deal?can Someone Tell Me How And Where To Post A Deal?can Someone Tell Me How And Where To Post A Deal?

go to hot deals, click new topic.
you've been here since decmber... :|

[andlai]

I was there this evening (July 30) with my family. Most of the lobsters are a bit over-cooked. But they are still OK when we are paying $24.95 plus tax and tips.

[MizTEcK]

they're still recovering i guess :|

[guest 03]

when i went a week ago, they were about 1.5lbs with a few much bigger ones

i'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt due to sudden influx of rfd abusers all of a sudden and can't cope with increased business that is prolly 3x more than usual

i'll give them a try maybe after few more weeks to see if they've worked out the kinks or they go back to normal after scaring away all the rfders

maybe they are smart and saw how much money they were losing the first weekend after rfd post and put out bad quality stuff to scare us away :lol:


Well,
customers are customers all the same wether they are from RFD or somewhere else- the food should still be just as good hopefully.

Just because someone hears of a "deal" on here, does that mean they automatically get crappier food.

person aswering phone: "Ah...you heard about us from RFD...a reservation for 7pm. OK"

-quick hide the "good" lobsters the RFD people are coming for 7pm

[gilboman]

Well,
customers are customers all the same wether they are from RFD or somewhere else- the food should still be just as good hopefully.

Just because someone hears of a "deal" on here, does that mean they automatically get crappier food.

person aswering phone: "Ah...you heard about us from RFD...a reservation for 7pm. OK"

-quick hide the "good" lobsters the RFD people are coming for 7pm

this exists with priceline customers too... its like b4 rfd, each customer eats 4lobster, but the rfders eat 8+ :lol:

and customers are most certainly NOT ALL THE SAME... rfd'ers have predispostion to try to maximize their purchase moreso than others. e.g. non rfder eat until they are full, rfder eat past that until they are about to puke :lol:

[[H]ackerK]

Was there @ 5:15PM today (booked table for 5:30) and the lobsters are ok (not the greatest as expected) I had 5 of them including claw. Lobster brains were a bit plain (not as tasty as expected), and the meat is just slightly overcooked. They are abt .75lb -1 lb each.

And since we are there early, no line up for lobster, and by the time we shifted our focus to the desserts, people start to show up...

However the shrimps are excellent, as well as the desserts! In fact I never have so much dessert for buffet before. I think I had 3-4 plates full of desserts...

all the mousse cakes (chocolate, orange, mocha and the best is passion fruit which I had 2 slices!) are great.

roast beef are pretty good too. And since we are sitting across from the kitchen doors, I notice they refill a full tray of lobsters appx every 3-5 minutes...

Services are great, and they do clean up the shell quickly. They do mention 2hrs limit when we arrived, but doesn't seems to be enforced. But then we are pretty much full after 2hrs anyways.....

As for seatings, when we arrived, there are only 3-4 tables. Around 6, I guess is about 40% full. By 7, is about 70% (a hugh table w/ appx 14-18 seats next to us starts arriving, also saw 2 round table abt 10 ppl each)

is it worth $25? YMMV. But for the good time we had w/ our friends, and lots of desserts, I think is worth it.

[Blue7thGen]

was there this past weekend as well table was also booked at 5:30

lobsters were decent sized but over cooked the meat ended up being a bit tough. also because of them being over cooked they did lose some flavour as well. (no mushy lobster experienced)

service was great as plates were quickly taken away never had to wait for any of the food to come out as they were all topped off frequently. roast beef was good and the selection of desserts was great.

for $25 a head its fair deal

[ferkel]

Probably cleaned up their act just for this weekend since Caribana was in town. Tawnisha can sure put on a hissy fit if her lobsters mushy you know!

[Susu_64]

My friends and I just came back from eating this buffet and we all thought it was outstanding. There were muscles in a chili and lime sauce, filet of fish in a hollandaise sauce, chicken, rice, roast beef, pasta, and, of course, the all popular lobsters!!! :cheesygri I, being a sweets lover, absolutely adored the selection of desserts, and the chef was continually bringing fresh ones out. I might have gained 20lbs in one night, but it was worth it!!

The service was also outstanding. Our shells and empty plates didn't stay on our tables for even two seconds. This is definately a superb deal and advise anyone and everyone to check it out.

[wanted]

My friends and I just came back from eating this buffet and we all thought it was outstanding. There were muscles in a chili and lime sauce, filet of fish in a hollandaise sauce, chicken, rice, roast beef, pasta, and, of course, the all popular lobsters!!! :cheesygri I, being a sweets lover, absolutely adored the selection of desserts, and the chef was continually bringing fresh ones out. I might have gained 20lbs in one night, but it was worth it!!

The service was also outstanding. Our shells and empty plates didn't stay on our tables for even two seconds. This is definately a superb deal and advise anyone and everyone to check it out.


You'd have to have 70,000 calories more than what your body requires to function. (3500 calories/lb * 20lbs) :lol:

[bcheng123]

My friends and I just came back from eating this buffet and we all thought it was outstanding. There were muscles in a chili and lime sauce, filet of fish in a hollandaise sauce, chicken, rice, roast beef, pasta, and, of course, the all popular lobsters!!! :cheesygri I, being a sweets lover, absolutely adored the selection of desserts, and the chef was continually bringing fresh ones out. I might have gained 20lbs in one night, but it was worth it!!

The service was also outstanding. Our shells and empty plates didn't stay on our tables for even two seconds. This is definately a superb deal and advise anyone and everyone to check it out.

just came back from the buffet as well
everything was perfect, even my son enjoy his fruit buffet :D

btw, starting Aug 13, the price will be $27.95/person

[chunkylover53]

My friends and I just came back from eating this buffet and we all thought it was outstanding. There were muscles in a chili and lime sauce, filet of fish in a hollandaise sauce, chicken, rice, roast beef, pasta, and, of course, the all popular lobsters!!! :cheesygri I, being a sweets lover, absolutely adored the selection of desserts, and the chef was continually bringing fresh ones out. I might have gained 20lbs in one night, but it was worth it!!

The service was also outstanding. Our shells and empty plates didn't stay on our tables for even two seconds. This is definately a superb deal and advise anyone and everyone to check it out.

Shill. Instead of wasting your time here, concentrate on raising the quality of the lobsters again.

[Capitola]

My friends and I just came back from eating this buffet and we all thought it was outstanding. There were muscles in a chili and lime sauce, filet of fish in a hollandaise sauce, chicken, rice, roast beef, pasta, and, of course, the all popular lobsters!!! :cheesygri I, being a sweets lover, absolutely adored the selection of desserts, and the chef was continually bringing fresh ones out. I might have gained 20lbs in one night, but it was worth it!!

The service was also outstanding. Our shells and empty plates didn't stay on our tables for even two seconds. This is definately a superb deal and advise anyone and everyone to check it out.


Nice piece of advertisement here. Welcome to RFD. You must hear about it from the sudden rush of customers in your restaurant in the last few weekends. I am glad you are here as there is improvement in the food quality already!!

[ricedion]

btw, starting Aug 13, the price will be $27.95/person

which is .... next weekend .... so can't take advantage of the 25 buffet anymore

[riellanart]

It's 2.50.

I still think its a fair price for AYCE lobsters.

Too bad exams don't end UNTIL the 13th for me.

[aingaran]

It's only a $2.95 difference.. Still well worth it imo.

[D-Sisive]

Nice piece of advertisement here. Welcome to RFD. You must hear about it from the sudden rush of customers in your restaurant in the last few weekends. I am glad you are here as there is improvement in the food quality already!!


how do you know this Susu is from the lobster place

[ferkel]

hard to believe this place went from junk to excellent food in 2 weeks. frozen lobsters don't taste good period.

[daffod]

damn 25 bucks you cant even buy case of beer..and you can have all lobster you want..this place must on some cheap...drugs...

[Suresh]

Mmmm Lobster!

[agent86]

There were muscles in a chili and lime sauce. Which animals did these muscles come from? And yes, I'm sure this n00b post is from the restaurant.

[Capitola]

how do you know this Susu is from the lobster place

Nobody would describe their experience like the way Susu does. The whole thread is an introduction rather than from a real experience. It is just too perfect:

"muscles in a chili and lime sauce"
"filet of fish in a hollandaise sauce"?
"This is definately a superb deal and advise anyone and everyone to check it out".

It is Susu's first post. Why not? If I am the owner or an employee, I would be curious to go to RFD to read about what people have to say. This mean more "new" posters could be from the restaurant. The good thing is we will get improvements, the bad thing is we are getting a price hike!

[wanted]

Nobody would describe their experience like the way Susu does. The whole thread is an introduction rather than from a real experience. It is just too perfect:

"muscles in a chili and lime sauce"
"filet of fish in a hollandaise sauce"?
"This is definately a superb deal and advise anyone and everyone to check it out".

It is Susu's first post. Why not? If I am the owner or an employee, I would be curious to go to RFD to read about what people have to say. This mean more "new" posters could be from the restaurant. The good thing is we will get improvements, the bad thing is we are getting a price hike!

what if susu was a lurker? saw this deal, and posted what he or she thought of it?

[Suresh]

who cares?!?!!

[Iron Chef Ajax]

No one went tonight?

[nkn1983]

I'm positive someone from here went there tonight, passed by the restarant around 7:30-8:00 and it was full of people, mostly asian people though.

[reqle55]

now its $28, was there tonight!

[Iron Chef Ajax]

now its $28, was there tonight!
How was the quality?

[416DvSt8-R]

just came back from the buffet as well
everything was perfect, even my son enjoy his fruit buffet :D

btw, starting Aug 13, the price will be $27.95/person


dang had my dates wrong, thinking it was 25 still :|

it was full of asians tonight, (I as one :P), guess we we're still not THAT CHEAP LOL

rubbery lobsters still, it was the small type lobsters, not the usualy big ones u see in the supermarket, forgot the name of the type of lobster though...

that butter to go with it is not my thing :S

but a wicked mango pic tonight, too bad i was stuffed, i woulda had more

Edit: wow, I have become a lurker for too long now lol :D

[reqle55]

How was the quality?

CONS
1.the lobster tail was a lil chewy, not as soft as i would have hoped...
2.the service was average, out of the 5 water refills i got i had to ask for 4 of them...
3. the deli meats, cheese, tomato chicken, roast beef, and other selections were average
4. washrooms were outside the buffet, quite a walk to wash off lobster juice off hands
5. no soups, no ice cream

PROS
1. easy eatting, i was able to eat the shrimp and lobster with very little effort (tails: rip off from head, rip off the end fan of the tail, dig in your fork and pops out the meat...very easy!). Same for the shrimp, they have a slit so you can just pull on the legs and off comes the shell
2.non-stop fresh lobsters, they were constantly hot and refilled every 5min or less
3. mango pie/cake/mousse was the best i've every tasted...I had myself 3 slices after i was already stuffed!
4. the fish was amazing and buttery goodness through out the fish meat!
5. not that busy when we got there at 6pm, didn't have to fight off old grannies when the lobsters came!!!! even when we left at 8 the buffet was only half filled...So for those of you who pass and and think OH S**T i forgot to make reservations.....NO WORRIES, just walk right in like so many others!



Overall scores-out of 10
1.Taste of all the food: avg of 6.5
2.Taste of lobster: 7 (this is low for some people in here, but after eatting the 5th lobster in butter...it got boring!)
3. Selection (in comparison to china buffet king):3---->but if you're there for lobsters, i warn you....eat yourself 6-10 plates of lobsters BUT make sure you don't go over 1 plate of the other selections, don't fill up on the other crap
4. freshness/refill turnover for lobsters: 10
5. turnover for other foods ie cheese: 3 (didn't really see anyone eat at the far end of the buffet)


I would add more, but i'm damn tired right now...
But for those who want to know....everyone in my group paid exactly $35 with tax and tip included, this is fair considering the slow service you would expect for a $28+tax buffet....


Now, is it worth it....???

That is based on your own opinion, but for myself....it was a pricey dinner! Sure it was lobster, but I'm not that big on seafood! I just really wanted to try it out. Quality is fair, not the best if you're a seafood lover. So for those who rarely splurge (thats right, I'm talking to you RFD'ers :) ) its worth the money trying as a one time thing. But for those who are used to eating quality seafood platters don't expect too much, the buffet will seem kind of bland! But once again, its based on your own subjective opinions, so flammers no need to point out how amazing of an experience you had, What i wrote is based on what all my friends and I were saying while eating! Over all, I have to say it is worth your money. For $35, you can easily eat 5-6 lobsters and say "I ate my money's worth"!!! So, for some of my big eatters out there, go enjoy!

[Iron Chef Ajax]

CONS
1.the lobster tail was a lil chewy, not as soft as i would have hoped...
2.the service was average, out of the 5 water refills i got i had to ask for 4 of them...
3. the deli meats, cheese, tomato chicken, roast beef, and other selections were average
4. washrooms were outside the buffet, quite a walk to wash off lobster juice off hands
5. no soups, no ice cream

PROS
1. easy eatting, i was able to eat the shrimp and lobster with very little effort (tails: rip off from head, rip off the end fan of the tail, dig in your fork and pops out the meat...very easy!). Same for the shrimp, they have a slit so you can just pull on the legs and off comes the shell
2.non-stop fresh lobsters, they were constantly hot and refilled every 5min or less
3. mango pie/cake/mousse was the best i've every tasted...I had myself 3 slices after i was already stuffed!
4. the fish was amazing and buttery goodness through out the fish meat!
5. not that busy when we got there at 6pm, didn't have to fight off old grannies when the lobsters came!!!! even when we left at 8 the buffet was only half filled...So for those of you who pass and and think OH S**T i forgot to make reservations.....NO WORRIES, just walk right in like so many others!



Overall scores-out of 10
1.Taste of all the food: avg of 6.5
2.Taste of lobster: 7 (this is low for some people in here, but after eatting the 5th lobster in butter...it got boring!)
3. Selection (in comparison to china buffet king):3---->but if you're there for lobsters, i warn you....eat yourself 6-10 plates of lobsters BUT make sure you don't go over 1 plate of the other selections, don't fill up on the other crap
4. freshness/refill turnover for lobsters: 10
5. turnover for other foods ie cheese: 3 (didn't really see anyone eat at the far end of the buffet)


I would add more, but i'm damn tired right now...
But for those who want to know....everyone in my group paid exactly $35 with tax and tip included, this is fair considering the slow service you would expect for a $28+tax buffet....


Now, is it worth it....???

That is based on your own opinion, but for myself....it was a pricey dinner! Sure it was lobster, but I'm not that big on seafood! I just really wanted to try it out. Quality is fair, not the best if you're a seafood lover. So for those who rarely splurge (thats right, I'm talking to you RFD'ers :) ) its worth the money trying as a one time thing. But for those who are used to eating quality seafood platters don't expect too much, the buffet will seem kind of bland! But once again, its based on your own subjective opinions, so flammers no need to point out how amazing of an experience you had, What i wrote is based on what all my friends and I were saying while eating! Over all, I have to say it is worth your money. For $35, you can easily eat 5-6 lobsters and say "I ate my money's worth"!!! So, for some of my big eatters out there, go enjoy!
Very nice write up. Thanks. Only thing missing would be pictures for a 10/10 review!

[crabby1997]

went there on Saturday and first thing I notice was many asians ppl!! and as i was overhearing some ppl's conversations, they are also red flag ppl :cheesygri

haha, just want to say that if you are there for lobster, then you are for sure going to be satisfied, but if you are there for other food, it taste like crap....

[nounou23]

Just to brag.. hehe. I went my friends boat yesterday to pickup some live lobster traps(it's in the season here) and I got 40 lobster for 100$ :) hehe so it's lobster for breakfast, lunch and supper... for a couple days :)

[MizTEcK]

Just to brag.. hehe. I went my friends boat yesterday to pickup some live lobster traps(it's in the season here) and I got 40 lobster for 100$ :) hehe so it's lobster for breakfast, lunch and supper... for a couple days :)

hi there cholesterol beast *waves*

[JuNGleR72]

is the lobster deal still alive??

[i-o_o-i]

Just to brag.. hehe. I went my friends boat yesterday to pickup some live lobster traps(it's in the season here) and I got 40 lobster for 100$ :) hehe so it's lobster for breakfast, lunch and supper... for a couple days :)
u can make lobster omelette, I had it at the hotel when I was in Boston, its really nice... but to get so many lobsters for cheap you gotta live in a boring place like New Brunswick so really nothing to brag about, I rather live in Toronto and buy expensive lobsters...

[CoMBo187]

went there on Saturday and first thing I notice was many asians ppl!! and as i was overhearing some ppl's conversations, they are also red flag ppl :cheesygri
.

Get out! u mean u saw tons of north york and scarborough asians from the red flag deals forum?
:cheesygri

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Did they close? I don't see any reviews since August. Can't be that none of us have been there.

[MizTEcK]

i think after they raised the price + time limit + the downgrading of food quality people have given up going there :lol:

[Xtahse]

review, last sat. of aug.

reserved at 6:30, got there around 6:30. still plenty of seats left but around 7:45-8, the room was kind of full but still seating left.

the lobster were over cooked as usual, it tastes like rubber as what my uncle said. (he's a very picky lobster eater) so he spoke to the manager, the manager told him "ok, i will get the chief to speak to you" as the result after talking to the chief, the lobster will always be overcook because, they are bought in cases pre-cooked and frozen. the resterant would have to reheat them, as the result they'll be overcooked.

roast beef was awesome though. dessert was allright, they only serve 1 cheesecake. after that they wont bring anymore out, instead they bring out the "cheap" black forest.. yuk

other selection were, swordfish (was allright), mussel in some kind of black sauce (yuk, it was dry and really small), shrimp (it's ok), then just the regular coldcuts, salad, pasta ... etc

i'm not very picky when it comes to food so i thought the chewy rubbery lobster were ok to me. i had 8 lobsters + 4-5 slices of roast beef, and some dessert. oh, after 3-4 lobster you start to get sick of it. :lol:

price, it's expensive!!. i paid $37 including tax, tip
it is ok to go once a month or something but not anymore than that.

[MizTEcK]

^the price alone will put me off of this place

[felix]

Guess I'll stick to Magic Wok for now. :cheesygri

[alifromca]

I was there recently. The price is now $28 (+tax and tip) instead of $25. I am not too picky of an eater, and I found it still to be quite good. I would definitely go again.

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Still time to go tonight!

[Kai Viti]

Is this deal still on? Maybe I'll give the rubbery lobsters a try this Sat. :lol:

update: deal is steal (still) on when I called this morning for reservations.

[Kai Viti]

The seafood buffet is $27. Not a bad deal since there's a reasonable choice of seafood appetizers, entrees, cheeses & cakes for dessert. Also some nice beers on tap.

Appetizers: snow crab legs, shrimp in shell & deveined, cold cuts, smoked salmon, smoked mackerel, caesar salad, various antipasto salads.

Entrees: lobsters of course (canners), sole stuffed with crab meat, wild salmon, chicken, prime rib.

Desserts: various fresh fruits and cakes.

No charge for tea & coffee.

[metro]

Ok after seeing these Madarin videos of crab leg wars go to Imperial Buffet at the Warden Power Centre (eglinton and warden). Im not sure if its everynight, but friday and saturday for sure has crab legs. Its an all you can eat chinese buffet similar to the mandarin but better in my opinion. has roast beef, mashed potatos, corn, bbq chicken etc as well in addition to the regular chinese food you would find. no lobster though or garlic butter that I saw (although there may have been since there was all kinds of sauces everywhere). Its about 17.99 or so. Worth it in m opinion, alcohol is dirt cheap too. Its a really nice place, really big. Its at the back of the power centre and a little hard to find. Same side at the vietnamese place and cineplex (the power centre has a road diving it into two halves)

[sorjue]

Ok after seeing these Madarin videos of crab leg wars go to Imperial Buffet at the Warden Power Centre (eglinton and warden). Im not sure if its everynight, but friday and saturday for sure has crab legs. Its an all you can eat chinese buffet similar to the mandarin but better in my opinion. has roast beef, mashed potatos, corn, bbq chicken etc as well in addition to the regular chinese food you would find. no lobster though or garlic butter that I saw (although there may have been since there was all kinds of sauces everywhere). Its about 17.99 or so. Worth it in m opinion, alcohol is dirt cheap too. Its a really nice place, really big. Its at the back of the power centre and a little hard to find. Same side at the vietnamese place and cineplex (the power centre has a road diving it into two halves)

This is actually at the Eglinton Town Centre (Warden Power Centre is at a different location). Look for the Cineplex.
Peronally I prefer Starwalk Buffet to both of these at Kennedy and Steeles, just east of Kennedy..

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Is this deal still on? Maybe I'll give the rubbery lobsters a try this Sat. :lol:

update: deal is steal (still) on when I called this morning for reservations.
Anyone been there lately?

[bdragon]

This is actually at the Eglinton Town Centre (Warden Power Centre is at a different location). Look for the Cineplex.
Peronally I prefer Starwalk Buffet to both of these at Kennedy and Steeles, just east of Kennedy..

Do they have a website? phone number? Thanks.

[jafakin]

I am not quite comfortable with the comment you just made. It's as if somebody else made another comment with the words "yellow" instead of "white", "oriental" instead of "caucasian", and another stereotype instead of "go for rice and chicken balls". It's not very nice, isn't it? Please reconsider next time if you think about making another comment like that. Thank you.

damn people like you gotta learn how to chillax man. i don't think he said any racist or rude things. he also made fun of himself so stop your cries!

[yoshi838]

I called and was hoping to have the lobster buffet. But no, it has been terminated.

What they have now is Prime Rib + all you can eat side for $21.

[Xtahse]

prime rib with sidess.. umm
yum

maybe i'll go try it out. prime ribbbbbbb *drool

[Praetorian]

damn people like you gotta learn how to chillax man. i don't think he said any racist or rude things. he also made fun of himself so stop your cries!

Why are you responding to something that was said over 7 months ago? Nice comeback!

This reminds me of the episode of Seinfeld called "The Comeback" when George says, "The Jerk-Store called, they just ran out of you!" like a month after he got burned. haha

[superizzy]

Disappointing that the lobster buffet is over and done with.

I never went there but i always had it in the back of my mind as a thing to do.

Have to make do with cheap lobsters from Bill's or T & T

[dragon_ll]

damn.... i was planning to go again tomorrow....

anyways... i called them for myself just now.... they said that the saturday night menu has changed to:

one 10oz prime rib (not unlimited) with all the sides unlimited including the desserts.

i forgot to ask what the price was but i guess its safe to assume its $21 as yoshi838 said

[bdragon]

Just got back from Starwalk and a little disappointed in the fact that it didn't have hot crab legs, only cold ones, but this is the best buffet for chinese vegetables. All of the varieties are good. There is prime rib here and the price is only $18.99 and there are more than just sides. There's a whole chinese buffet.

[gilboman]

Just got back from Starwalk and a little disappointed in the fact that it didn't have hot crab legs, only cold ones, but this is the best buffet for chinese vegetables. All of the varieties are good. There is prime rib here and the price is only $18.99 and there are more than just sides. There's a whole chinese buffet.

starwalk's prime rib is pretty bad. i had prime rib at the old lobster buffet place and it was much better than what i had at starwalk

i get sick from starwalk every time i go >:(

[sfu_engineer]

^ They put laxatives (they make you crap) in the food so even though they use low quality food you won't get sick cause you release it from your system right away.

[Anessa]

^ They put laxatives (they make you crap) in the food so even though they use low quality food you won't get sick cause you release it from your system right away.

that's terrible...even if it's not true I'd still rather not eat at Starwalk haha.

[callous]

Just got back from Starwalk and a little disappointed in the fact that it didn't have hot crab legs, only cold ones, but this is the best buffet for chinese vegetables. All of the varieties are good. There is prime rib here and the price is only $18.99 and there are more than just sides. There's a whole chinese buffet.


Starwalk used to be amazing - that was over half a year ago. Quality has declined significantly since then. There are also fewer customers.

[callous]

I called and was hoping to have the lobster buffet. But no, it has been terminated.

What they have now is Prime Rib + all you can eat side for $21.

All you can eat Prime Rib, or just ayce sides?

[purple_rabbit]

^ They put laxatives (they make you crap) in the food so even though they use low quality food you won't get sick cause you release it from your system right away.

I always wondered why I always felt the need to crap after going to a Chinese Restaurant....ALWAYS

[swmc]

that's terrible...even if it's not true I'd still rather not eat at Starwalk haha.

I'm a foodie who have tried 10 cents dough fried hot dogs in Kiev, 12 egg omellette in Seattle, the reknown Bellagio Buffet, and up to the high end restaurants like RAIN. I can tell you that Starwalk is, in my opinion, the best Chinese buffet place in the GTA. No, they do not put laxatives in the food (why would they want customers clogging the toilets and making more room for more food?), and because it is within Toronto boundaries, it must abide by the food inspections. While the quality has gone down since its opening (every buffet does), it is still a better value then places like Mandarin (yes, even better then the famed Brampton location). I've never gotten sick and the food selection is better then most places. For example, you can get stuff like the mini duck wrap and shark fin soup (yes, there is shark fin in it, but almost invisible). They lack a good dessert selection though. Food tastes good...most dishes are not salty or oily like some other places, and you get a lot for a relatively cheap cost.

But it is not the best overall buffet though. If you are into sushi, a lot of the sushi places offer great food for the money. But that lobster buffet bested them all. It's lobster! A few people complained it was pasty and flaky, but everytime I went it was juicy and firm. It also had the best tasting dessert of any buffet I have tried. Although aside from the lobster, the rest of the entrees were very bland.

My top buffet pick at the moment is Zod at bayview and highway 7. $18.99 per person. It's a sit down style where you order the food and they bring it to you. A sushi buffet with a variety of other foods, most notably the all you can eat escargot.

I haven't gone back to the marriot since they stopped serving lobster, but I'm curious if they maintained the dessert quality. If it is all you can eat dessert as well, that might be worth the $21. When I tried it, the cakes were at least Dufflet quality, but usually much better.

[edvc520]

so is there any place that actually serve AYCE lobster now??
i called in Mariot back in late December.. and they still had it...
too bad it's gone!
i want lobsters!

[dragon_ll]

instead of going to the lobster buffet as planed we found a place that had a lot of seafood buffet but no lobster. its buffet city (correct now) over on steeles and woodbine. they had lots of seafood.... three or four types of crab legs, fried shimp balls, shimp here and there, sushi and the rest of normal chinese foods you find at a buffet. oh the dessert was looked better than other places (didn't get to try it). the only thing lacking was a fruit (there wasn't much a selection).

for 16.99 on a weekend and ayce seafood i liked it better then starwok

[Dirty Sanchez]

For a bunch of stingy deal maniacs you guys sure do like to eat out alot! ;)

[yoshi838]

All you can eat Prime Rib, or just ayce sides?
Prime rib is a fixed portion. You get unlimited sides like salad/soup/finger food.

[bdragon]

instead of going to the lobster buffet as planed we found a place that had a lot of seafood buffet but no lobster. its buffet city (correct now) over on steeles and woodbine. they had lots of seafood.... three or four types of crab legs, fried shimp balls, shimp here and there, sushi and the rest of normal chinese foods you find at a buffet. oh the dessert was looked better than other places (didn't get to try it). the only thing lacking was a fruit (there wasn't much a selection).

for 16.99 on a weekend and ayce seafood i liked it better then starwok

Since you say there are 4 types of crab legs, I'm assuming there are hot ones, but want to ask for verification. Are they slit for easy opening like the Mandarin?

[bdragon]

For a bunch of stingy deal maniacs you guys sure do like to eat out alot! ;)

How do you think we can afford to eat out :)
It's the hundreds of dollars of savings from here as well as all those freebies in the freebies section.

[puroeuro]

i have been there 2 times already, the selection is small but the quality is good....they have other seafood choices as well...also a nice selection of desserts

located near the college subway station

Marriott-Courtyard Toronto Downtown
475 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1X7 Canada
Phone: 1 416 924 0611

THIS IS BACK???? :D:D i was looking for this thread i thought they might have stopped this... i remember a few months back there was soo many RFD'ers there we should have worn name tags lol

ill be hitting this up again!!!

THANKS!

[ghettogal]

Sorry to resurrect this thread..but I was wondering if this is still on..the lobster deal and how much does it cost now? cuz I know it went up in price...Thanks!!!! :cheesygri

[joongpark]

I am going to be wearing RedFlag shirt...say hello if you see me.

[trixR4kids]

any recent updates on this place?

[Kingghost]

Someone find a cheap lobster place in ottawa! I hate not being back home in PEI!

[balou911]

just call them you lazy bastards.

[izzy_diamondstein]

Is it kosher?

[HughG]

just call them you lazy bastards.
i love it

lol

[junkbuggy]

I called just now, and no there is no lobster anymore.

[zensuperman]

This has been dead for sooooooooooooooo long,,,why are you resurrecting it? Oh stupid me just realises i'm bumping it again. :mad: