Barque Smokehouse - 299 Roncesvalles Avenue

Smoking takes on a whole new meaning at Barque Smokehouse where you are immediately hit with a waft of barbecued delicacies as you walk through the door. 


Gents, if you want to see if your girl can get down and dirty with her hands without batting an eyelash then this is the place for you. Show her how you put the word MAN into ro-MAN-tic.
 
Ladies, if you want to treat your man to a special night out, this is one of those places that you can drag him away from the hockey game for. 


Dating cheat sheet:
Reservations: ESSENTIAL....we mean, call at least a week in advance!!! Even if it is a Monday...this place is packed all the time!!


Atmosphere: Very casual and get ready to eat with your hands. This is Toronto's first Smokehouse and it doesnt disappoint.


Wardrobe: Casual.  Gents- jeans and T-shirt is just fine.  Ladies- Same as the gents.  Don't wear anything you would be upset to get dirty.


Menu: $100 will get you the two person sharer (with enough sides and meats to make you both happy) and alcohol. If you have some room to seal the deal, the homemade pecan pie is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. 


Conversation Starters:  Ease into your meal with a maple-glazed, bacon-rimmed Ceaser and be sure to taste the different dipping sauces with your complimentary popcorn. It will be difficult not to notice what your neighbour has ordered so embrace the voyeur in you and be sure to comment about the various aromas surrounding you.  


Night of the week:  Friday night with reservations but because the food and atmosphere has such a comfort vibe, any night of the week works.


DatenightTO verdict: This place requires you to be very comfortable with the person sitting opposite to you so this is 3rd or 4th date place, or at least wait till after you've seen each other naked.  


Keep in Mind: Barque also has a stellar brunch....in case your date goes exceptionally well.


Keep making us proud,


Chivalry & Courtship