George Restaurant

Nestled in a quiet, sophisticated setting, GEORGE Restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience that expertly fuses elegance with a sense of calm. Soft lighting and elegant décor create a sanctuary of relaxation, perfect for unwinding and savoring a remarkable culinary journey. We chose the seven-course tasting menu and each of us had different dishes for all courses. It is a perfectly paced progression that takes your taste buds on a thrilling journey. Each dish is carefully balanced, offering a mix of textures and flavors that reflect the chef’s deep connection to both tradition and innovation. Every dish was truly outstanding, except for the dessert, which fell short of our expectations. It felt more like something from a standard restaurant, lacking the creativity and refinement I would anticipate from a fine dining experience. I had hoped for a more unique and memorable finale to such an exquisite meal. The server is attentive yet unobtrusive, effortlessly guiding you through the experience without rushing or hovering. Each course is presented with care and detailed explanations, enhancing the appreciation of every dish. We were seated at 7:00 PM to begin our dinner, and by the time we finished at 11:00, it felt like we had experienced a perfectly paced, four-hour culinary journey. While it may come with a higher price tag, the exceptional quality of the service, food, and wine fully justifies the cost. Each aspect of the experience, from the meticulously crafted dishes to the attentive service, reflects a level of excellence that makes the premium feel well-earned.

As numerous others have already stated, this restaurant provides a top-tier culinary experience, a beautifully relaxing atmosphere, and fantastic service. We requested to sit outside in the courtyard and absolutely loved the quiet, secluded setting. For our meals we chose the 10 course tasting with wine pairing and each of us had different dishes for all courses. Only a few courses had the same wine pairing, so in addition to trying so many beautiful dishes, we also tried many lovely wines. Each wine pairing complimented the dishes, really bringing an already incredible experience to another level. If you like fine dining, this is truly an exceptional example. It is expensive, but the caliber of service, food, and wine warrants a premium price. The cocktails we had before our dinner were also amazing! We would come back even if only for cocktails.

I planned a very expensive 40th birthday for my best friend, and group of about 28, and it was a complete mess. I worked with a woman via email and over the phone for two or more months. We organized a private room, custom menu, etc. She was slow to respond and answer questions, but I let it go. The night of the event came along. I traveled (pregnant) from Los Angeles to be there with all guests who had also traveled from NY. When I arrived, as the 4th guest to the event, 3 of the initial guests had been turned to the bar inside the restaurant to buy their drink instead of being served in the open bar, private room that we had reserved. I had a card on file. There was a huge table of beverages set up, but they were told they couldnt have any until the host (me) arrived and I approved it. From there it was a mess, nobody was able to serve themselves wine or cocktails on the table sitting in the corner, but there were only two servers running back and forth down a hallway to a kitchen. We were given a hard time over cocktails ordered that were not previously discussed because they "weren't prepared to make them". Food was supposed to begin by 7:45 after a 7pm arrival, and I had to walk around and find a manager to get an understanding of why nothing was sent out by 8pm. I had to again ask for bread service at 8:15. I could see it sitting in the hallway on trays covered in napkins. Each course was at least 45 mins between. The food itself was great, but the service was abysmal. It was as if they had never run a private event. Finally, the straw that broke the camel's back was that the birthday girl's husband was served a half pour or less even of the end of a bottle of wine. We laughed, but the waitress never came back. Since we were sitting there waiting on the next course for so long (again, I am pregnant and sober), I got up and went looking for somebody to see if they would send around wine again. It was at that point that they told me there were guests in my party "too intoxicated" to be served, and they were being cut off. Mind you the waitress who instigated this seemed very young. We are all late 30s-50s with children at home. Nobody was intoxicated. So then it further escalates because the waitress then says people are passing around illegal drugs. Also not true. We all traveled there. One friend had a candy bar with "mushrooms" but it was purchased legally at a store in Toronto. I ended up spending 30 mins in the hallway talking to any employee there to see if we could have our wine poured and when the next course was coming out because at this point we were all getting antsy and ready to leave. This went on through the dinner course where everybody in our party found out what was happening, and people were being turned away from ordering a drink. The waitress was very dramatic standing in the hallway acting like she had been assaulted because we were so insulted. Everybody continued to treat her with respect, but it was also shocking she was the one they then sent in with the birthday cake to serve our friend. At this point it is 11pm, and we have asked for the check for 30+ mins only to get a slice of cake sent out where we reluctantly sing happy birthday. Although I was the planner, my best friend's husband told me to leave with everybody and he would handle the bill because at this point it is after 11pm, it was super uncomfortable, and rather than getting us out of there the staff is then trying to justify themselves to anybody who will listen about why they are slow, why the waitress thought people were too drunk, or doing drugs etc. The bill was about 10k. We did not have dessert or coffee service and the whole ordeal took about 5 hours total, where people were "cut off for doing drugs". Again, legally purchased candy with mushrooms was apparently the illegal activity. I am pregnant. I personally didnt even see this, but I know some folks had gone to a store in town that day because there was a photo posing by a piece of artwork with a mushroom. Regular store. Didn't look anything like a drug deal to me. Also, ive known these people for 20+ years. I emailed the woman at George who I had organized the event through that evening and told her it was horrific. I requested a follow up call. It took 3 days to get her on the phone. I spent about an hour recounting every detail. She assured me she would speak with the GM and follow up promptly. I am writing here today after almost 30 days because I never heard from anybody at the restaurant. I emailed multiple times over the past month, and finally received a response yesterday. The GM called me today while I was in the car with my 5 year old, and essentially told me he didnt know I was expecting a follow up, and there is nothing he could do because my group was out of control, on drugs etc. He essentially began arguing with me on speaker phone while I was driving with my son, and telling me this was my fault. I am still shocked and appalled. Not only can I not believe that a service establishment wouldn’t offer something as an apology. Literally could have been just a sincere written letter, but rather call me - a pregnant women driving with my son the day before Thanksgiving and scold me on the phone and defend their very junior and inexperienced staff for railroading a 10k 40th birthday party. I am just in shock.

George is one of our favourite restaurants , and we’re always back for great food. On Friday night last, we had great appetizers. I had avocado and grapefruit from their vegetarian selection that was a beautifully composed dish of flavours and tastes. My husband had the tuna that was wrapped and served rare of course. Our guests followed our leads and we were all really impressed by the colourful combinations of textures.. However, my halibut and again, one of our guests, both considered our fish overcooked- maybe by only a few minutes but overdone. The restaurant was not busy so an overwhelming number of orders was not the culprit. As well, the offerings have been really pared back so really, the chefs should have offered perfection. The mushrooms and pasta in the dish were delicious . Others felt their waygu was great and no complaints. Deserts were excellent with a pistachio mousse and a really really chocolatey desert. Our wine suggested by the server was great too.