Southern Accent Restaurant

This place is very funky I liked the décor it was nice and not overly crowded
The server was amazing I give her 5 stars I wish I remembered her name. She was very helpful.
The food was good. But I think I expected more. The blackened chicken was good but the mashed potatoes and green beans were kinda blah, I know they aren’t meant to be exciting but they were boring.
Calamari was yummy, wasn’t a fan of the hush puppies and catfish fingers. Chicken livers had a good smokey taste.
I guess I would give the food between 3 – 4.
I had the psychic reading cause I thought it was cool. But 40 $ for not even 15mins wasn’t worth it. I don’t expect her to know my life but when I have my wedding rings on hands on the table I thought she would pick up on that I was married. lol. But no.
Anyways I would maybe go again but I think the menu needs to be more!

Great atmosphere for a fun night out. The service has always been attentive, as well.
The food is great, though it has changed over the years, but still good.
I would still recommend this to anyone looking for a fun date night with some good drinks and great sharing platters.

This place has a very unique look to it however a small group of us got together and decided to try it.
I was all over the place with the menu and didn’t know what to try but really appreciated our server who was 1) patient as hell and 2) offered great suggestions.
I had the gumbo to start which had a nice flavour and the fried catfish as the entrée — OMG that thing was unreal but talk about an insane portion and something to regret after…(a little over the allotted daily caloric intake. haha)

Booked this restaurant for our Winterlicious dinner. The menu intrigued me, we had the meat gumbo soup, crab crostini, creole jambalaya, Fried catfish, pecan brownie and cake of the night which was something they added to the menu. The gumbo soup was not what we expected, it wasn’t spicy but it was hearty. Thought it would be something like Campbell’s Gumbo which I personally think is very good. The other app, Crab costing was good, cold dish. The mains were quite flavourful and size was not too bad. The pecan brownie was very moist but the cake was a tad hard and dry, desserts were that special. Lastly, we had alcohol drinks, The Cesar was not good at all, definitely made differently from other bars and restaurants. The bourbon Street drink was also not that great, unless u really wanted to taste the liquor and lemon, it was not a good mix. Overall it was an experience and I love trying new restaurants but I probably will not go back.

Highly recommend this place! First visit and the food was absolutely delicious; from appetizer, main and dessert. Their bread pudding with bourbon sauce — OMG it is to die for !!! def will come back and try other food in their menu.

I’ve been here a few times but always dined on the patio. Last week was the first time I was actually seated inside the restaurant.
Wow — what a sight! It’s eclectic and fun and whimsical all in one beat. Nothing really makes sense and that’s ok. It’s long and narrow and to get to the 2^nd level there is a tight staircase. It has a definite old school funky vibe in here. A few tables upstairs makes it feel cozy in a fun relaxed way. Around the corner from the flashy Honest Ed’s this place is definitely flashy in it’s own sense (you’ll know what I mean when you see the décor). There is also a psychic that there is there on the weekend nights and charges $ 40 for 15 minutes. I’ve never had it done here before but someone I know has and said it was a very accurate reading (take that with a grain of salt).
Of course by the name of the place this is a Southern joint. Never having been to the south I can’t vouch for the authentic nature of the food but it’s pretty delicious. I had the fried catfish with rice and collard greens. The fish was nicely fried and moist on the inside. The rice — I wish there as more of it since the piece of fish is pretty big. I’m a rice girl through and through so I would have enjoyed more of it. The collard greens were dressed very lightly with think lemon juice (not sure) but were refreshing contrast against the fried fish.
Around the corner from the flashy Honest Ed’s this place is definitely flashy in it’s own sense (you’ll know what I mean when you see the décor). There is also a psychic that there is there on the weekend nights and charges $ 40 for 15 minutes. I’ve never had it done here before but someone I know has and said it was a very accurate reading (take that with a grain of salt).
Overall a great place to get your South on — even greater in the summer where you can enjoy the patio.

We came here just for a drink, and ended up ordering a few appetizers because we just couldn’t resist. I enjoyed the whiskey drink that was recommended, and the beer options were good too. We tried corn bread, pickled okra and the baked garlic. We will be back to try their prix fix menu. The jambalaya looked great. The service was friendly and the food came out promptly. Makes me want to go to New Orleans!

Went here for dinner on Halloween. I have always wanted to try this place. I have never been to New Orleans so I won’t comment on the authenticity. I loved the décor of lights and knick knacks. The in house psychics just added to the allure of this place. I ordered the jambalaya and it was good. Now again, I haven’t had jambalaya in Lousiana but everytime I see it on a menu here in Toronto, I always ordered. Maybe it is the South Asian in me… always drawn to a rice dish mixed with veggies and meat and/​or seafood. Comfort food ;).
They have a really small bar and have live music every once in a while. The place looks so cozy & cool. Can’t wait to go back!

Passed by this gem randomly and was drawn in by the comfy /​eclectic lighting they have set up. Upon entering you get a real cozy vibe going, and can even get a psychic reading (?) which adds to their awesome mystique. This place really piqued our interest.
Came here for drinks and the bartender was a gentleman and great conversationalist. Entertaining, charming, knowledgeable. He recommended us the bourbon sour and caesars which were appropriately robust in flavour and really kicked off the night for our group. As a certified alcoholic, the accurate recommendations he gave us and made us gets the hairs on my neck dancing.
Followed up with their calamari which was amazing, and had a go at their catfish which was also really good.
The conversation with the staff was a huge highlight here.
We came for drinks and a social time, which was perfect to keep it casual — it’s a smaller place that oozes charm, history and an appropriate touch of mardi gras glam. Would definitely come again with friends to hang out and talk.
Definitely recommended for a casual night for drinks. Will come back to try their food more earnestly. Solid place.

Intense décor, the vibe is very lively. Our server joked around with us and made us feel welcome. Their appetizers were to die for: Blackened Chicken Livers and Piquant Shrimp. The mains were not good: Cajun Jambalaya was very bland and dry; Dauphine Street Cracker Catfish was nothing special. We were disappointed with the mains. As for drinks their Sour Bourbon is a must-​try.

We went there during Summerlicious 15, and had 3-​course $ 25 prix-​fixe menus. For appetizers, we had the gumbo and the pasta salad. For mains, we had the jambalaya and the fish (which I guess is beer-​battered white fish with home fries), and for dessert we had the peach cobbler and the bread pudding. We also had a stormy and a elderflower spritz for cocktails. It was all very delicious, very tasty and the quantities were very good. Since it was a 3-​course menu, we ended up being quite full actually.
The service was very pleasant and useful, all the people we interacted with were smiling and seemed happy to be working there. Finally, the atmosphere of the restaurant was really amazing. It is actually huge, occupies an entire victorian house. As a consequence, it is a collection little rooms, all decorated in a different way, but all reminiscent of the Big Easy (the one you see in the movies at least). We went during the dummer and sat outside (which was great too), but did a little tour of the entire place on our way out, and can’t wait to come back in the winter to enjoy the cozy inside!

Came here on a Saturday night for a bday party with a big party of 25 ppl. This place is pretty massive. It is set in an old style house with a TON of decorations and artwork. Im not an artsy person myself but I could tell that a lot of effort was put into placement of the decorations to help with the entire New Orleans theme which I appreciated. We sat upstairs in our own private room where we were served by Luke and Lance who were experienced and wonderful servers. They were attentive, quick, and had great personalities that catered to our every need.
I ordered the Belvedere Martini and it was so delicious I had to order two of them… well maybe 3 or 4 I think… I lost count after I kept drinking them but they were delicious! Haha! My food complimented my drink nicely… I ordered the New York Steak with Shrimp, Veggies, and Mashed Potatoes and it came out to perfection. Everything had a touch of spice and a kick of flavor to it which made it taste super good! Overall I enjoyed my time here and appreciated the fact that this place was not just another chain restaurant… you can tell the owners want their customers to be truly satisfied when you come here.

Came here for a birthday party with a group of 20 people. This restaurant is located in the heart of Mirvish Village in an old fashioned style house. The restaurant was beautifully decorated making you feel like you were actually in New Orleans. The fact that this establishment has been in existence since 1987 you know that the business is doing pretty well. The service was excellent, food was delicious (minus the fact that it was too spicy for me to handle) and the ambience was comfortable and relaxing. I ordered the lamb with the mash and veggies and my bf ordered the steak with shrimp, mash and veggies. Both were cooked well to our specifications except that it was a little too salty. I also minused a star because it took an hour by the time we got our food.
Overall, great place to dine if you want that Creole experience.

Set in a home on one of my favourite streets in the city, this two story restaurant pays homage to one of the greatest cities on the planet. I love New Orleans and thus it would be hard to meet expectations.
I like the interior, it is intimate but not loud. We were a group of 8 and fit comfortable upstairs and were all able to hear each other well. I prefer the art and décor upstairs; the Mardis Gras theme downstairs is a bit over played to me.
I had the Creole Jambalaya and started with the Gumbo, both were good but not exceptional. That was the general consensus of our table.
Overall, I like the idea and the execution was solid but not what it could be. Disappointingly, it just isn’t on par with what you’d find in New Orleans.

I came into this restaurant as a result of turning away from a crowded one. Initially, I thought the choices were a bit limited but once inside I had a change of mind.
When you initially enter, to your immediate right is the psychic which is always a hoot! If you want to eat, you must turn left. You are greeted by a jolly hostess. Despite not having reservations for a Saturday dinner, we found a table. You pass through festive & cheerful Mardi Gras decorations.
Drinks — drinks are a plenty! I had a Blue Martini which was delicious and to prevent any accidents I switched drinks to a sparkling maple drink.
I decided to get the prix-​fix. I ordered the crostini. My dinner companion ordered the soup of the day — a rich russet potatoe soup. I chose the St Peter Street fish dinner (rainbow trout, mildly seasoned, along bak choy (green collards?) and seasonal veggies). The trout was cooked to perfection. He chose the bourbon street chicken which was moist! So juicy and tender! Oh, the spices! Next time, I am ordering that dish.
For dessert, we shared the gluten free sweet potatoe praline brownie. It was super rich and sweet, so I only had 2 tastes. It was too much for me. But it was tasty.
Our server was an Aussie whom I had difficulty understanding because of his accent! But he was efficient and courteous.

This is the second time coming here, and if your looking for a New Orleans experience without the air travel then this is the spot for you. The décor inside is so eclectic and colourful you’ll want to get your phone camera out. It’s much calmer subdued version of Mardi Gras.
The first time I came here I had the brisket which was so deliciously moist and flavourful, each bite was its own experience! First off I sampled my friends Hush Puppies” deep fried jalapeño cornbread balls served with a spicy sauce. That was the dish I wish I ordered but I actually had a great starter: Brie crostini, baked brie over creamy artichoke sauce on a crusty bread which was still a very good selection.. Then the Voodoo pasta, with spicy sausage as my main which was delicious!

I was recommended this place by a friend and I must say I wasn’t disappointed.
The service at the very get go was friendly and informative.
We were recommended the Bourbon Sours which were really nice, but warning, very strong. Another one of our party ordered the Spicy Ceaser which he claimed was awesome.
When we went, there was a prix fixe menu which I chose to order from because it looked like a pretty damn good deal.
I ordered the Blackened Livers which were very good. It had a nice amount of heat without being overpowering.
This was my first time eating Jambalaya so I have nothing to compare it to. For me, it was perfectly seasoned and the shrimps were so good.
My friend ordered the Calamari and the Cajun Poutine and of course I had to try some too. The calamari good, but nothing special. They are very generous with the sauces. The Cajun Poutine was… interesting? But it is not something I would get again.
I was so stuffed from the apps and entrees that I couldn’t even begin to touch my dessert (Carrot Cake). I did however eat it at home later. I’m pretty sure it is a store bought carrot cake so nothing fancy.
Overall the ambiance is nice and casual. It’s a great place to take a group of friends. The food was very yummy and the service was very friendly and upbeat. I will definitely be coming back here again to try other things on the menu. Definitely recommending this place to friends as well.

This place has been around for a long time because my colleague who took me said he discovered the place in 1987! Pretty good longevity in this city and you can see why by the menu.
They have a fun cocktail menu with many Bourbon based drinks on hand, including a hand squeezed lemonade that was dangerously tasty. The wine selection is not vast, but the wine is decent and is reasonably priced.
For starters we had the chicken livers and the Cajun shrimp with hush puppies. I would have preferred bigger shrimp but the hush puppies were really good and made up for it! By the way… this is not a place to come if you are dieting! For my main I had the blackened lamb which came with vegetables and garlic mash. The lamb was a reasonably thick cut and was also really good!

Disclaimer: This review is based on attending a tasting menu. I just thought it would be fair to mention, but everything that was served is on the usual menu, so I don’t think a dining experience would be all that different.
Atmosphere: The first thing that you’ll notice is the whimsy, eclectic décor, but homey. Every square inch of the Victorian house-​turn-​restaurant has something on it. It’s a mix of Mardi Gras /​indie café art /​found objects. And with the Holidays coming, they’ve added garlands ‘n tinsel.
On the menu was a Mint Julep (a strong, bourbon-​y, mint based cocktail), APPS — Blackened Chicken Livers w/​Hush Puppies and Piquant Shrimp, Calamari, MAIN — Chicken, Jambalaya, Lamp Chops w/​Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Catfish with Collard Greens, Seafood Pasta, DESSERT — Bread Pudding. Everything was pictured, except the dessert. :(
What stood out for me were the blackened items which have this grilled flavour, the fried items (calamari, hush puppies, catfish), Voodoo Pasta, all the accompanying sauces, especially the ones that came with the shrimp. I usually don’t eat much fried food, but these items weren’t greasy or even oily, but fairly light tasting. The pasta was nice ‘n chewy with a nice cream sauce. Again, I’m usually not a cream sauce person, but this was good!
Upon my next visit, I’d re-​order the Calamari, Shrimp, Catfish, & Pasta. Too bad I didn’t get the try their Pecan Pie ’cause I looove pecan pie!
Our waitress, Wendy, has been with the restaurant for close to 20yrs. She was very enthusiastic about the food and restaurant and explained the menu items in great detail. I briefly met and spoke to one of the owners, Frances and she just seems lovely!

I was back here last night with some girlfriends from work for our ‘dinner and a psychic’ night. The atmosphere of this restaurant is great, the food is fantastic. I ordered the French Quarter Lamb which came with garlic mash and green beans. The lamb chops were cooked to absolute perfection and were accompanied with the most incredible apricot, ginger and mint glaze. The green beans were fresh and cooked al dante and the garlic mash was smooth and delicious! I would definitely order this dish again.
The psychic? A tad expensive for 15 minutes and I felt that I needed to provide too much information prior to her deciphering what her ‘guides’ were telling her. Pretty generic responses… apparently I have ties with England, Ireland and Scotland. Huh, who would have thought (considering I’m a fair-​skined red head!)?!!
Believe me, I’m not a sceptic by any stretch of the imagination but this experience certainly didn’t ‘wow’ me the way the lamb chops did!

J’ai mangé de très nombreuses fois à ce restaurant lors de galas et événements reliés à un festival ou un autre. Le ‘bourbon sour’, mélange de jus de citron et de bourbon du Kentucky est excellent.
La cuisine, moyennement relevée, est assez constante dans sa qualité. Les lieux mériteraient un petit ravalement de façade. La décoration y est kitsch et à la limite du bon goût.
Certes ce restaurant se veut une adaptation locale d’un restaurant de la Nouvelle-​Orléans, mais il sombre un peu facilement dans la caricature: est-​il nécessaire d’avoir une voyante qui profite de la crédulité des clients?