Euro Taste Bar and Grill

Euro Taste needs better signage — or at least a front façade remake. This used to be the location of a sports bar of questionable repute, and even more questionable health standards. It has been completely reinvented as a Balkan restaurant. However, had a friend not stumbled upon it once evening on a walk around the McCauley neighbourhood, I would have kept thinking it was a sports bar.
In the spirit of adventure we went there for supper. The interior of the bar portion has a similar layout as before, but is now clean as a whistle. Walk through the bar and you will end up in the dining area. It is small but can seat around 40 people. We found out this fact because that evening the dining room was completely reserved and we had to eat in the bar area.
Our friendly server was eager to explain the various items on the menu, which is limited, but has interesting choices. The back pages features soups, salads, and daily specials, which are a selection of stews. All of the specials run for around $ 10, but only one is featured per day. I was disappointed by that, as I was looking forward to beef stew. Another day, perhaps.
Everything on the front page of the menu is available, and includes kebabs, steak, and various chicken dishes. All of the meals come with roasted vegetables (grilled along with the meat) and small, round, soft potatoes. These meals will only set you back around $ 10-​$ 17. We shared some beef kebabs and grilled chicken thighs. The meat was simply presented — marinated and grilled to perfection — and full of grilled flavour.
Two desserts were available, but not on the menu itself. One involved custard and cream, and the other apple. We were both too full to contemplate, but I would definitely try them another time. Same for the soup, which is made from scratch using local ingredients.
Beverages here are simple. There is a cooler full of pop, juices, and a limited selection of beers, both domestic and imported. Same for other kinds of spirits — there is a limited selection of alcoholic drinks, and two kinds of wine. Euro Taste also offers catering and party platters of meat and cheese.
I really hope more people find out about Euro Taste. It adds another level of cultural food to a multicultural area — and it is delicious!