California Bar & Grill in Toronto, ON

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Telephone:	+1 416-461-1251
Address:	914 Pape Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4K 3V2 East York
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	50 ftPape Avenue 70 ftMortimer Avenue 640 ftCarlaw Avenue
Categories:	Modern European Mediterranean

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Attire	Casual
Noise Level	Average

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Full Bar

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Local time (Toronto)	10:13 Thursday, 22 May 2025

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4 reviews of California Bar & Grill

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Bruce G.

Place rating: 3
Toronto, Canada

This restaurant is owned by a Macedonian family, so I thought the ‘kebapche’ will be great, but no such luck. The spices were right, but the quality of the meat was below grade. It tasted old, chewy and fatty.
The most important thing about any kind of grill from the Balkans is the freshness and quality of the meat. Best grill is made from meat that was slaughtered in the last 24 hours. This meat was obviously not fresh neither of high quality.
Our party ordered a few more items which were ok, but the quality of the meat was a real letdown.

Jacqueline S.

Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada

Walked by this place many times and finally decided to stop in. It’s a nice place, the bar was full, but not too many patrons in the restuarant area. My friend ordered the souvlaki sandwich and said it was alright. I ordered the burger, it was horrible. I couldn’t eat it. It was a frozen patty. My friend tried a piece and spit it out. The menu says ‘all natural homemade’ it wasn’t. Processed cheese to boot!
The service was great, friendly and I possibly will be back in the summer for a pint on the patio, we will just eat beforehand. I don’t see the point in sending food back if it’s that bad. I just leave it.
That’s my 2 cents.

Gregg B.

Place rating: 5
Elyria, OH

Just had Lunch with the wife here. Amazing chicken soulvaki! Better than milos in pickering.
Great Authentic eastern european food and atmosphere. Not sure why its called California. But its awesome here.

Julie J.

Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada

I’ve been to California a handful of times and have never been disappointed. There is a lot of compettion for Greek food in our area but I have to say that the chicken souvlaki at California is probably the best I’ve tasted! Last night we went with a few guests and we were all impressed. My dad ordered the goulash and my husband had a Balkan dish. Everything was very fresh including the bread and salads. Service is really attentive and friendly. I highly recommend the chicken souvlaki dish or sandwich.
Update: We went a third time and the chicken souvlaki was good but not as good as before. Still, I will continue to go and will update this review.