Eat Fresh Be Healthy

There needs to be more place like this in Toronto.
Service and food here are both excellent, can’t get enough of the food there.
Can’t say enough good things about this place it’s a true gem and offers up a nice friendly vibe. This place definitely worth trying out.

Very fresh seafood soup and overall, food and service are pretty good with reasonable prices.

I came here for a birthday dinner with a big group of people (17 in total). The birthday girl called the day before and reservations were easy to make for a Saturday night.
Since we had such a big group, I was able to see every dish their menu had to offer. Portions here are generous and tasty!
Our server (the owner?) warned us in the beginning that everything is made to order so it does take some time. A few dishes (3 – 4) would come out at once so it took a while to serve all 17 people. This was understandable as the restaurant is small and there are only 3 people working in the kitchen.
Food — ⁴⁄₅. I had the squash bisque to start and the salmon w/​mashed potatoes and veggies for the main. Both dishes were good and I would recommend. Boyfriend got the pork chop which was juicy and well-​cooked and the Lindt chocolate ice cream which was creamy and delicious. Other plates in our party looked good as well and people seemed happy with their food. We were also impressed with their plating. Everything was visually interesting.
Ambience — ³⁄₅. Pretty casual and not much in terms of décor but everything was clean. I wouldn’t recommend if you wanted a romantic dinner, but a good place to come with friends or for a casual meal (even though the food is fancy!).
Servce — ⁴⁄₅. The staff here were nice and accommodating. We were able to switch up our protein in our entrees. For example, the lamb dish came with mashed potatoes and veggies, while the salmon came with a salad. I was able to get the salmon w/​the mash and the veggies instead of the salad which I appreciated.
Notes:
Bills were easily split which made the paying process easy (sometimes a nightmare with large groups). Note that this place is CASH ONLY.
I think they only serve water (bottled, from Costco). No coffee, liquor or other drinks I could see. There’s only 1 bathroom — something to keep in mind if you’re here with a large group.
Overall, I would come back again if I were in the area. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this restaurant for good food.

I came here two days ago with my boyfriend and we loved this place! My actual star rating will be 4.5 stars out of 5.
So we checked the review of this place to see what’s good so we were both aware of what’s good and bad about the place.
We both got 3 course meal for $ 28 (yes price went up from $ 25 to $ 28), which is a decent deal for a 3 course meal.
According to the Unilocal reviews, we were both aware their presentation of the food is visually appealing and also the use of dishes in this restaurant.
My boyfriend got the popular demand on the menu: calamari and I got the arugula with pomegranate and berries salad for our appetizers. My salad was great, it was very colorful with fruits and the arugula looked fresh and the salad overall was not-​so watery (that’s a good thing). My boyfriend’s calamari was visually appealing, nicely spiced but the use of shot glass for yogurt sauce was a little off, since it was pretty difficult to dip the calamari into the sauce without breaking the calamari.
We both got maple glazed pork chops with steamed vegetables with mashed potatoes for our Entrée. Again, the presentation was visually appealing where the vegetables were arranged beautifully. This is my opinion, but making the pork chop stand on the plate is not really necessary just because we are laying it flat anyway to eat it.
The plate was not really concerning in this dish (just a normal dish we use at home). We both loved the taste of the food, I personally like crispy on the outside and soft and smooth on the inside so I can say I loved the way the chef cooked the pork, it was perfect!
Dessert was perfect too with the Lindt Chocolate Icecream with fruits on top and Mango Panna Cotta (we got one of each). They were both good, but for the Mango Panna Cotta’s plate, again the plate made it hard to scoop them. If it was in a bowl-​like plate, then it would be a little bit better.
Overall, the quality of the food is perfect, but the use of the dishes could need some improvement (use a bowl instead of a plate or a shot glass).

Eat Fresh Be Healthy prides itself of creating seasonal, sustainable, local and organic food. Although dishes are well composed, the service is sub-​par.
I had visited Eat Fresh Be Healthy on three occasions. The first visit was a year ago for Winterlicious. The food was fresh, delicious and portions were reasonable for the price. My companions raved about the pork chop. One claimed it was the best pork chop he has ever had. The second occasion was to see a friend during lunch. Again, the food did not disappoint. The salmon was small, none the less, it was still satisfying.
On the third occasion, my colleagues and I visited Eat Fresh Be Healthy for a going away lunch. Originally, I tried to book lunch at 12:00 PM. The owner expressed that they are very busy on Friday and would prefer the large group to arrive at 11:45 am. I concurred and promptly notified the team of the change. The day of the lunch, the owner called ahead of time to confirm the number for reservations. I told her around 8 – 9. People’s schedules seem to be changing. She pressed for an answer. While, I can appreciate the owner’s predicament, I cannot confirm what I do not know. She remained somewhat insistence.
The moment we sat down, the owner asked if we are ready to order. We politely declined, as we did not get a chance to even review the menu. After we placed our order, my manager arrived. The moment he sat down, the owner asked what he would like. Again, he did not get a chance to review the menu. The owner mentioned something about food takes long to prepare. Unsurprisingly, the owner gave us the bill before we finished our meal. She did not even asked if anyone would like dessert. When the bill arrive, we were given incorrect receipts three times, from $ 9.99 to $ 30.
The service is a complete disappointment. The owner kept thinking about turning tables around and did not fully acknowledge the customers. The restaurant was not at capacity when we finished our meal. There is a table dedicated to scatter menus. My colleague echo this sentiment. At the end of lunch, he was doubtful about the integrity and honesty of the owner. My other colleague expressed her hunger after the meal.
I once had high regards for Eat Fresh Be Healthy, however, after this unpleasant experience, I can no longer recommend this to anyone.

I came here a few years ago during the Summerlicious craze and I ended up coming back here time and time again because the food is consistent, and the service is fantastic. Don’t be fooled by the interior décor, it almost looks like a cheap cafeteria, but they are a no-​frills sort of place where their main focus is just on serving you good food using local ingredients.
I have come here a number of times and tried a bunch of different entrees: salmon, pork, lamb, and liver. The pork was my definite favourite. The lamb for me was a little too salty, and while the liver had great flavour, I don’t think a large chunk of liver makes a good steak — the taste of liver becomes a bit too much when you eat a big portion of it. The entrees come with a lot of vegetables, which isn’t seasoned very much (or at all even) to balance out the flavour of the entrees — although some might think it’s a little *too* bland.
Overall though, I would still be happy to eat any of the dishes again– and their portions are quite generous. Their appetizers were always good — had the quail once and that was fantastic, the soft-​shelled crab has a nice flavour, and their spicy fried chicken has a good kick to it. Both of their dessert choices — the panna cotta and the Lindt chocolate ice cream (so so good if you like chocolate ice cream) — make you want to come back here just for the desserts. The food isn’t necessary going to be presented in a way that’ll get you hundreds of likes on Instagram, but at the end of the day, that’s not what food is for.
The price of this place is a big attractive factor. I have no idea how this place profits with such generous portions for only $ 25 for a 3-​course meal. Everyone who works here seems to really value what they do, and it’s always a pleasure to stop by when I have a chance. Just don’t judge this place right away when your menu comes printed on a red 8 ½ by 11 paper, which later doubles as your place mat — It’s all about the food.

I really enjoy the food at this restaurant. There were only two tables around 6 pm for dinner, the food was served very quickly. We were given two bottles of spring water, instead of glasses (which was a little strange and not very environmentally friendly)…
My friend and I opted for the pre fixe menu ($ 25): I had crispy calamari for appetizer and pan seared salmon with salad for main (my friend had half a lobster with brown butter and crab cake) and white chocolate espresso panna cotta to finish:)
Some reviews mentioned the calamari was over salted, which was not the case for us. It was quite balanced with the yogurt sauce. The salmon was cooked to perfection in my opinion, but the arugula salad was not as exciting.:(I thought it needed a lot more dressing) The dessert was great. Each bite tasted luxurious:)
The portion was huge with each course. Good thing both us were starving!
The only improvement I wish to see at this place was the lighting (the white light felt very clinical) and perhaps some décor to make it feels more welcoming.

Positive experience over here! Staff was friendly and the food was delicious. I had the calamari, the seafood special and the Panna cotta.
The calamari was delicious and fresh a good ratio between batter to calamari. A couple of nights ago i came from eating calamari from another place and had more batter than meat. The dip (which came in a shot glass) was also tasty, light, and refreshing.
The Seafood special was a big bowl of soup with Seafood ingredients. The closest comparison could be the bouillabaise. It was delicious! Had 2 crabs in it, 5 big shrimp, 3 or 4 mussels, 8 or 9 clams, 2 small fishes (could be sardines?). There was a lot in the bowl, you definitely get a mouthful.
The Panna cotta was tasty. It was light and cold giving that refreshing sense.
The Seafood special took some time to make and being seated right in front of the chef I got to see the prep work and other items. Will definitely come back to try other items on the menu and definitely recommend this place!

If you’re looking for value, Eat Fresh Be Healthy is it. Huge portions will leave you stuffed for only $ 25 (for dinner). I have always recommended those looking for a decent dinner without the 5 star price to go to this restaurant.
All that being said, in my most recent visit one thing bothered me immensely — the salt. The dishes I ordered, the calamari and the lamb, were way over salted. The one bottle of water was not enough to help wash it all down and I could still feel the effects the next morning. I read some other reviews mentioning this and I can confirm this criticism. The food is still cooked well nonetheless.
As others have mentioned, do not expect anything in terms of décor, and plan for your clothes to smell after dinner as you are literally eating next to the kitchen. I’ll still come back again but may mention to watch out for the heavy handed seasoning.

$ 25 for dinner. Don’t be fooled by the the front face of the restaurant. The food looks amazing and you can definitely tell that it’s made of high quality with fresh ingredients. Unfortunately they lacked consistency with their portions (especially since they have a fixed menu) and flavour for all dishes. It was just too salty and I wish the veggies were cooked more. I honestly felt that the plating of the dishes deceived my taste buds. They also do give out plastic water bottles instead of glasses.
Great service! They were very curious about how you found out about the restaurant and really emphasized how fresh the food was. It was also good to know that the food does take a while to make.

Love the concept of this place. The price is beyond reasonable for freshly made food, none the less for a restaurant mid downtown corridor. The staff were amazing, friendly and super knowledgeable about their food. You truly get the feel that they are dedicated to their mission and have a strong vision of what good food and service is. The menu items are easy to understand and straight-​forward, the choices are all scrumptious. The portion is reasonable and presentation of the food on point. The restaurant looks simple and relaxed, yet the food is the selling point to impress patron. Come early or set a reservation as food portion run out fast. A local favourite in the area and busy during the lunch time rush. Their food, to our taste, was a bit heavy handed on the salt but was not any less appealing. The pasta was on point with flavor and texture. The chicken was nicely prepared though the pork chop was a bit rough for my taste. Overall, I loved the concept, the value and the restaurant. I am very eager to recommend it to friends as hasn’t disappointed me yet. Will try coming back for their dinner set as well. I hope that they are here to stay as it their presence is very much welcomed.

From the name, I thought it would be more of a salad bar or something similar to Fresh — casual and quick. But it’s actually a small and cozy restaurant with a prix fixe 3-​course menu ($ 25 for dinner and $ 20 for lunch).
My boyfriend and I came in on a Saturday evening and ordered the Spicy Chicken Drumsticks and Crispy Calamari to start. They weren’t joking when they said spicy. The spices and aroma of the chicken was a jerky flavor but the accompanying fruits help balance the dish. I was pleasantly surprised that persimmons and apples worked so well with the chicken. The Calamari was perfect — not too greasy, paired with the perfect sauce (Scallion Yogurt) and beautifully presented.
For entrees we had the Braised Leg of Lamb and Mushroom and the Maple Mustard Glazed Double Cut Pork Chop both served with mash potato and vegetables. These are apparently the two most popular items. Mash potatoes were phenomenal. The pork chop was humongous and although it was well-​seasoned, the cut was really thick which made the meat a bit tough. Crispy and juicy on the outer but I thought the middle was a little dry. As for the lamb, I’m not a huge fan of braised meat but I can’t deny that it was delicious. The vegetables are also large in size; probably the biggest bokchoy I’ve ever eaten.
Last but not least, dessert. SO SO GOOD. I’m still thinking about their Mango Panna Cotta. I loved the texture and taste. It’s a must-​try! The Lindt Chocolate icecream served with a wafer and mixed fruits like dragonfruit and blueberries was great too. So creamy and rich.
Helmed by Chef Dan who has previously worked at Jump and Canoe, it is not a surprise that the presentation of every dish is absolutely superb. Ingredients are fresh and portions are very generous. Service was attentive and courteous. Bang for your buck. All in all, judge the food, not the atmosphere/​décor (and the bottled water) and you will leave this place full and happy.

Eat (lots of) fresh (delicious food); be healthy.
It is a 3 course meal at a set $ 25 per seat. Their menu changes every quarter or so, so make sure to check their menu on their facebook page at
. Our table chose a number of different combinations in order to try the different items; dishes that stood out were the crispy calamari, the maple mustard glazed double cut pork chop, and the panna cotta.
Each dish delivers on my trifecta of food: aesthetics, flavour and aroma, and portions. Each item tasted great and was presented in a lovely manner. The only negative (if you can call it that) is that portions are so large that you might grow tired of the flavour.
The restaurant is very unassuming and from its modest interior, you would begin to make assumptions about the place that couldn’t be further from the truth. Take a chance and try the restaurant — I promise you won’t be disappointed.

I picked this restaurant to try when meeting up with a friend I only see once every few months. The reviews on Unilocal and the picture of the crab Caesar salad sealed the deal for me!
We had the calamari and caesar salad and both were so good we started stealing each other’s appetizers.
For mains we both got our lamb ribs, his was fattier than mine, but both were extremely flavorful and delicious. The portions were great, he had to help me finish mine!
For dessert we had the panna cotta which my friend didn’t like due to the texture (his first time having it) and I loved because of the texture and flavors!
Their menu changes all the time though so I’m excited to go back and try different dishes.
The atmosphere was friendly but I have to say a bit strange because the inside looked less italian and more cafeteria style or pop up type feel.
But you can’t beat the value of great food you get for $ 25!

Great place that provides great value! I love prix fixe menus.
Cons:
*décor is very, very humble
*smells strongly of bleach upon entrance, if you’re one of the first people to eat there for the night — but cleanliness is a good thing!
*the menu doesn’t seem to have changed much in a while, and some change would be nice since the menu is small
Pros:
*great value — $ 25 for 3 courses, year-​round
*the calamari was beautifully prepared
*crispy chicken drumsticks were delicious, though a bit too spicy for my friend
*the porkchops we ordered were enormous — like, an inch thick — but cooked to perfection (aka wasn’t charred on the outside but perfectly cooked on the inside and, miraculously, unbelievable succulent and juicy)
*chocolate ice cream was delicious and not cloyingly sweet
*generous portions
*beautiful presentation of the food
*open kitchens are always nice
*service was friendly and courteous, even though our server was very shy
Overall, I had a lovely experience here and would be happy to come back!
Bonus: They let diners know that they cater — part of the placemat shows their catering prices. Very reasonable from the looks of it, and the food quality is very good!

I wanted to love this restaurant, but it has been a mixed bag of good and bad.
ATMOSPHERE:
Open kitchens are great, and this was no exception. It was nice to see the cooks prepare the meals and the fresh ingredients on display.
When I walked in the restaurant I immediately noticed the overwhelming smell of bleach which was a bit off putting, but nice to know the place is clean.
The lighting was cold, lit with bluish LED lighting which had no warmth and made the food and people look a bit sickly. This combined with a lack of any music created an eerie awkward ambiance.
SERVICE:
The service was excellent, very friendly and courteous. They had really odd hours as they close at 9pm, even on a Friday. I arrived at 8:30 not knowing about this and stayed until 10pm but we never felt rushed and they didn’t even mention that they were closing while we had our dinner. They were really patient with us and we even had a nice conversation with the staff while they were discretely trying to close up.
FOOD:
It was great that they only offered a prix fixe menu with a decent selection of dishes. At $ 25 it was an excellent deal for three courses.
While the ingredients were fresh I didn’t think it was that healthy. There were a lot of fried foods on the menu which were a tad on the oily side, and the dishes were over salted and my taste run on the salty side.
It was hard to categorize what kind of cuisine they were serving. It was a mix of Italian, Caribbean, Mediterranean and few other cultures. The people running the restaurant were Indian but oddly I didn’t see much Indian influences (I hope that doesn’t sound racist).
The calamari appetizer tasted great and not overcooked but the presentation was overdone, served in a sundae glass which a shot glass of dipping sauce was in the middle but didn’t know was there until I ate much of the calamari — luckily there were splatters of sauce on the plate to dip it with before I discovered the shot glass.
The chicken lollipops were really good, with a nice amount of heat and jerk-​like flavours.
They were out of the seafood stew so we had the lamb shank which is a decent rich osso buco-​like dish with a big piece of lamb which was very tender and flaked off the bone, but again heavily salted, and also had the salmon which was nicely cooked and juicy.
The mango coconut pannacotta was nice and refreshing and not too sweet. The chocolate gelato was homemade and also good and not too sweet and had a nice mix of fresh fruits and coconut.
The portions were very generous, but I wished they could have reduced the portion sizes and created cleaner more refined flavours with less salt and toned down on the showy presentation which bordered on almost ridiculous and clichéd. Almost every plate was garnished the same way from appetizer to dessert with a mixture of fruits and veggies which made eating each dish a bit tiresome and less interesting.
The place is not licensed to serve alcohol, which made for a cheap dinner but I would have been nice to have a wine or beer with my meal, but they did offer complementary bottled water which seemed unusual as they were individually sized and drinking out of a plastic bottle at a restaurant seemed really weird.

Have you ever really wanted to like a restaurant and even questioned your taste palate, because of the rave reviews from Unilocal and your friends? Sadly Eat Fresh Be Healthy is one of those restaurants. As far as I recall, that day I kept tasting and tried to analyze the flavours of each plate, simply because I thought there was something wrong with my taste buds.
Altogether it was an okay meal, not spectacular or awful. The presentation was a miss, but the flavors of all the dishes were done well, just the execution and final touches were not there. The portion was generous for the price that I paid for, and service was top-​notch.
–Caesar Salad garnish with Crispy Blue Crab: My friend ended up pouring the salad onto the plate, because the mug was so inconvenient when you try to reach for the salad at the bottom. The crab was just there for presentation, and there was barely any meat in it. The caesar salad was good though, the dressing was light, seasoned nicely with just the right amount of cheese.
–Crispy Calamari serves with Scallion Yogurt: the sauce on the plate made the dish look messy and greasy. The chef also put the sauce in a shot glass, which was located in the middle of the calamari and it was delicious! But why put it in the shot glass?! The calamari was perfectly crispy and seasoned, despite the odd pairing of the yogurt sauce and calamari, I liked the combination! The yogurt dip was refreshing and balanced the fatty deep fried calamari.
–Ontario Braised Leg of Lamb: My friend and I both got leg of lamb as our main and we were disappointed. First, we expected to get an actual leg of lamb, instead we received two bone pieces covered in sauce. The vegetables were lightly steamed, but too undercooked and under-​seasoned for us to try. The mashed potatoes were okay… not memorable. The star of this dish, the «leg» of lamb was a tad overcooked, which resulted in dry and tough pieces of meat. Having said that, the sauce was flavorful and aromatic, I wish they served some bread on the side to dip in all that delicious sauce.
–Double Espresso Panna Cotta: The texture was creamy and smooth, a bit too «wobbly» for me, but the sweetness was perfect with the rich espresso flavour, a very delightful dessert. The «soup» was a coconut-​based soup I believe, with some pomegranate here and there.
–Lindt Chocolate Ice-​Cream: friend said the texture of the ice cream is more of a soft-​serve, and it wasn’t anything special.

This restaurant was recommended by the trip advisor but I think it is overrated. I went there with a friend at Friday evening. There was not very busy and we seat beside the open kitchen where was a little smoky.
Only one lady serviced us with a menu of dinner set which cost 25 before tax. I chose the lamb with mushrooms sauce as the main dish and my friend chose the pork rib which was almost same as mine in the shape. Vegetable was fresh but not very savory and the size of salad was so small. Specially, I want to mention that the crispy crust of the pork was delicious but the meat was so tough! Not as good as lamb. Btw, I felt so regret to choose the ice cream and sorbet as dessert but not the cotta.
The atmosphere was just so so. And the window really need to be cleaned… It made the restaurant look like terrible.

Stopped by here on a Wednesday night before heading to AGO and there was no lineup. We were greeted nicely by the hostess who showed us to the table and explained the menu items to us. Meals here are offered as a prix-​fixed menu at $ 25 for a 3 course meal all year long. She warned us that dishes are made to order to expect to wait a little. I wasn’t bothered by that since it meant fresh meals.
I ordered the calamari, seafood special and espresso panna cotta. Calamari was okay but that «meh» vibe was quickly masked by how good the seafood special was. It came as a seafood mix (shrimp, calamari, blue crab) with a nice stock base. Very seafoody so it may not be for those who aren’t a fan of fishiness. However, for those who are, it’s bomb. The portions were surprisingly filling (maybe because I also drank all the soup… #hangrymodeon) I had little to no room for the dessert. From the few tastes I had, it was refreshing and light, overall nicely made.

I wanted to come here all winterlicious but was just too busy and thought I would leave it for the summer. But after talking about it the day before winterlicious was over, I just HAD to go. So made the right choice.
The name might sound really lame, but honestly the food here is in decent proportions served beautifully and tastes amazing on top of that.
They’re a quaint restaurant serving you water in plastic water bottles, and being a restaurant with a small capacity. But the service is so great and it’s really a hidden gem for any foodie.
Going for lunch, this is what me and my boyfriend got:
Calamari: not greasy at all. Perfectly size with a great sauce
Soup of the day: it was some sort of pumpkin bisque but it was just so thick and creamy and well. Good.
Pork Loin: normally I’m not a fan of pork, but this was just soooo juicy. I’ve never tasted anything like it. And it also LOOKED good. Ah my stomach’s rumbling now.
Portobello Mushroom: mushrooms and goat cheese? yes. Always and forever yes. It’s an amazing combo and you’d regret not trying it.
Espresso Pudding: it’s drowned in mango sauce and looks exquisite. The espresso itself is simple and not too sweet. I really liked it and I’m not a sweets person.
Berry Sorbet: really loved the presentation and also the sorbet itself. Yes it’s minus fourth outside, but this sorbet was so easy to eat because it tastes good and YOH can justify you’re pretty much being healthy by eating berries.
Overall this place was amazing. Plating, taste and service was great. I guess the only thing is maybe they should have wifi/​serve hot drinks, but other than that, this place is a gem.