Steer Inn

** Unfortunately Closed **
Hopefully that stop remains an area for a nice little restaurant.

Went for one final meal from here after work but turns out they sold out of food earlier on. Closed forever. They will be greatly missed. Ive been going there for 23 years :(
Fwiw the owners have always been friendly and crack smiles + jokes. You just need to figure out the code to be granted that privilege. Wish I recorded just one of the classic onion ring orders to hear that, ‘just one ehhh’ again lol.

It’s all about the atmosphere. This place looks like an old rundown diner with 2 Greek guys that can’t break a smile if their lives depended on it. Definitely one of my favourite places in Richmond hill.

Super old school diner. Steer Inn definitely has character given that they still have their original red and orange diner booths! Pricing is very reasonable — the portions are very big for low prices! The cheeseburgers that we had were huge! Along with the French fries, we ended being quite full and satisfied with our dinners (the cheese burgers weren’t anything special but they did their job of filling us up). Not too thrilled about the fact that it is cash only and the unfriendliness of the staff (but then again, Steer Inn has unusually long hours so it’s understandable that customer service isn’t exactly priority). Overall, it’s a place to consider if you’re craving for some late night, greasy diner food.

My daughter sends me a link explaining how (yet another) condo is being built, now on the site where Steer Inn Burgers is. And, they are going to reconstruct from the same restaurant, the New Steer Inn on top of the condo that is going on this piece of land. Ok, seriously? That will never happen. When the land is turned into a condo, and unfortunately, that will indeed happen. It will be the end of Steer Inn. Before I tell you what to order there, let me continue. The fellows who work the grill, have been there forever. When I read this lying link about the reconstruction, I went for lunch to Steer Inn to find out what’s going on. I guess from the response to my question, these guys are being bombarded with the same question. The guys there do NOT own the land that the restaurant is on. If/​when it does go, so do they. One fellow is 70 years old. Working keeps him going. And he does work hard. So, when they finally cooled down, they explained to me that this internet story is a bunch of crap. And indeed, if/​when they close, they will then be forced to enjoy some retirement.
My burger joint finally came to a close many years ago, «Hamburger King» just north of Glencairn on Bathurst, on the east or west side, depending on your time line. Once these comfort food places are gone, they are not replaced.
Ok, enough, the food: Burgers are great, not the smash type, but still a great burger. The fries (must have with gravy,) are home cut. The onion rings are second to none in the city. If you are a fan of rings, go for that alone. Souvlaki on a bun is always delicious. Chicken fingers and fries are real chicken, not those nugget thingies. Give it a try before it is gone. When its gone, it will not be on top of a condo. It will be going places way higher than that… sadly.

This is a feel good burger joint, where you go if you don’t want to make dinner. Been there for iver 50 years and is family owned and run. You’re not going there for the ambiance and décor but great food and good company. Always a good stop with a team after a win or loose game. They have beer on tap and a tv to watch sports. Burgers are straight forward and to the point no fancy schmancy ordering like when you’re at Starbucks. They’re juicy and fries or onion rings go great with anything. Prices are very reasonable. Definitely a great good eat

Old-​school burger joint that serves up classic renditions of steak on a kaiser and banquet burgers. The onion rings are crispy and the size of doughnuts and the poutine is tasty. Don’t expect friendly service or to be welcomed in, but the classic taste is really highlighted by the 1960’s truckstop décor. This place is somewhat of an institution in the community, I think it definitely gives Dairy Freeze a run for their money.

Not what it used to be. Food was just ok, the 2 guys that have worked there since I was a kid need to smile. Hey what about debit or visa? If your that unhappy call it a day and sell the land.

Old school place, emphasis on the old.
Nothing special about the burger, fries or gravy I had.
For a place that has lasted as long as this one apparently had I figured it would be a least close to places like Tom’s Diner or Johnny’s. But nope.
Two stars is maybe a little high, but the owners were very nice folks so they get a slight bump up for that.

The burger was a complete disaster. The patty was as thick as the bacon strip and somehow it was ready just in two minutes on a day that no one was in the diner. I can confidently say that it was the worst burger I’ve ever had.

There is a lot of character to this place. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. The burgers aren’t as large as they used to be, but they are still delicious. Toppings are fresh and so are the buns for the burger.
The staff has been there for ages and add to the experience!
Always a good choice when you are craving a local greasy and delicious burger.

This is a really old diner. It feels like you just stepped out of the DeLorean after driving at 88MPH! You can notice that in everything from the décor to the cash register. It brings back some nostalgic memories for me. It also reminds me of diners in Chicago. I ordered fish & chips and it was OK. Downside of being an old diner is that they only take cash (they do have an ATM though) and there is no WiFi. But hey its the 80s, what did you expect?

Its not bad. The food itself tastes pretty good and the onion rings are godly.
Service is quick, but very unpleasant. they basically have a mermaid man/​barnacle boy duo, but they are most certainly not heroes, pretty grumpy all the time.
The location is ghetto as hell, which i dont care about personally, but just letting you know.
Pricing was alright, i felt like it could’ve been a bit cheaper though.
Would i go back? Yes, every once in a while. When im bored of cancerous mcdonalds and burger king burgers.

I’ve been to steer inn twice so far and both times I was in burger heaven. The burgers were nice and juicy and the fries were really good too. The only downside is that the people running the place is not that nice. Other than that it’s a nice place to grab a bite once in a while.

Steer Inn is one of those places — if you’ve grown up eating it — it’s an institution and the food will have nostalgic meaning.
If you haven’t, this place is a dive. ‘Lurch’ will never crack a smile and his trusted side kick will get off insulting you because well, you just exist.
Food wise, it’s crap on a try with a 50% chance you’ll find hair in your food. Literally, for the four times i’ve been there, there’s been hair in my food twice.
But, at 3am this is the McD’s alternative… i still can’t decide which is worse.

Steer Inn is a greasy-​spoon counter service burger joint in Richmond Hill. They’ve been around for probably 30 years with the newest thing about the restaurant being the cash register. The signage, interior, and atmosphere is 100% original to what it was in the day the place opened. Even the soft-​serve iced cream machine looks like it’s at least 40 years old. Yes, I’d say it’s a dump (ripped/​broken seats, salt/​pepper shakers made from juice bottles, etc) but for a quick bite I can overlook that.
Their specialty are the burgers which are thin, although quite tasty. The buns they use are light and fluffy and non-​toasted. All burgers can be topped with the standard mustard, relish, onion, tomato, lettuce, BBQ sauce, ketchup, and mustard. They also do bacon and cheese for an extra charge. I personally suggest the onion rings which come with a thick, «fish-​and-​chips style» batter and are very tasty. The fries are good as they’re fresh cut but nothing special. If you don’t like burgers, they serve souvlaki, gyros, and breakfast before 11am. The older couple that own the place are Greek so their souvlaki is authentic!

This is def an old school place in Richmond Hill. The place is very small like the size of my garage. Like 10 tables. The guys that work here are super cool thou. Everytime I visit they treat me well and chat with me. The burger is good with fresh ingredients. Same as the fries which can be a little too salty. The best thing is that it open late so I can swing by anytime I have a craving for some greasy food.

An old school burger join, worth checking out. They’re open late (usually until 2am), so it’s pretty convenient if you fancy a late night snack. Don’t expect the best burger or customer service. Order the double burger, since the single is too thin. They are very conservative with toppings, so make sure to ask for extra. Also don’t be too picky, or else the owner will give you a death stare (or likely ignore you). Don’t miss out on the fries.
In short, a decent burger for a decent price. Just don’t set your expectations too high.

I hope this mom and pop isn’t run only by a mom and pop. The hours run 6:30 am until 2 am weekdays with a 3 am closing Thu-​Sat. Dudes!
A double cheeseburger and fries runs you about $ 8. They have a compelling $ 5 breakfast.
The burger won’t win any awards. It’s a very Harvey’s experience. The fries are exceptional although you might find you need to add a touch of salt.
The number of parking spots seem to exceed the number of tables by a factor of 10. I suspect there are a lot of late nighters who park and mow down in or on their cars. Seating is fairly limited and pretty old school. This place probably hasn’t seen a reno in decades.

Nothing was special about this place at all
its your typical old school burger joint, probably opened back in the days where i wasnt even born
I can say the burgers are similar to harveys which is just 2 mins away from this place
Pretty pricy if you ask me for the type of rundown burger joint
This will be my first and last time here
Johnny burgers is way better