Wayne Gretzky’s Toronto

Awful. Menu is all over the place. Food is mediocre at best and the SERVICE is terrible. BEWARE 15% tip is added to your bill without telling you! Overpriced menu. This place has no idea what they are doing. Gretz needs to stick to hockey. Stay away.

Read an amazing review about the chicken and waffles and boy were they right! The chicken was hot and crisp and moist it was draped by a delicious light tasting gravy and perched upon a lightly sweetened waffle. The two huge pieces of Chicken were too much for even me to eat, so I will look forward to the leftovers for lunch!
The staff is attentive, chatty and friendly as can be. I’m glad I took the chance to sit up close at the bar and experience this establishment!

Pretty standard bar and decent food as well.
We had a quick lunch here before heading to Niagara falls and the food was surprisingly good!
We got chicken wings, perogies and chicken tacos. The wings were mutant sized and were almost size of drumsticks! I wasn’t complaining!! LOL. The perogies had an amazing flavor to them, mostly because they were cooked in duck fat! The chicken taco’s are okay but could use a bit more flavor. Overall, has a lot of TV’s and would be a great place to watch a game and get some grub!

I’d stay away. Unfortunately the greatness that is #99 does not make its way to his kitchen.
Chicken wings were slightly raw and fries were so so.
Management dealt with it but did not take it seriously unfortunately.

Absolutely unbelievable experience! Memorabilia everywhere! Great food, amazing staff! Lots of staff and great attitudes aswell! Sports playing on all of the screens which there are alot of BTW! Had a great time!

If you’re going here to see some Gretzky memorabilia, you’ll see it. If you’re see to watch sports, you’ll see that. If you’re here for great tasting food or reasonable prices, you will be disappointed.
In other words, it is what it is — a tourist spot designed to prey on your love of The Great One and to separate you from as many dollars and/​or looneys as possible. The atmosphere is cold and stark. The wait staff is instructed to move you out as quickly as possible. The beer selection is mediocre at best. You probably won’t see any reason to return after one visit.
Of note, there used to be a bubble hockey game in the corner, but they took that out, probably to squeeze in an extra table or two.

Came here a while ago with some friends. The interiors are very hockey themes, no big surprise but it was clean. The washroom were not so clean! A typical sports bar to hang out with friends or watch a game or two. It was nothing spectacular but not horrible either.
We ordered the fried chicken, burger, and pizza, all typical sports food. The fried chicken was a bit undercooked and underseasoned. The burger was typical, plain, and boring. However, the pizza wasn’t so bad and could have been better if it wasn’t overpowered with garlic.
I might come back here again, but I’m not digging the sports bars scene anymore. I would rather go to Real Sports, but this isn’t that bad either!

It’s a bar with Wayne’s name on it. Nice showcase and sports memorabilia. Food was good, skirts are too short. I will have my burgers elsewhere. My opinion.

I wasn’t crazy about this place. I didn’t find it to be much better than any other kind of sports bar.
I ordered a steak with vegetable and baked potato side.
Didn’t find the food to be that spectacular to be honest. Just something that got the job done.
I did find the service to be great with attentive servers, despite the length of time it took for the food to come out.
The ambiance was nice, clean, and a decent size.
I didn’t get to go out to the rooftop but I’m sure it’s a nice addition to this place.
Other than that, i don’t really see me returning.

I probably would have never come here on my own, but my company was doing it’s summer event lunch here after we watched a show at Second City.
I don’t know what I can say that others have already said about this place. We came in for a buffet lunch and they served Southern food. ribs, collard greens, biscuits, chicken fried steak. but everything was COLD. Even the food they were bringing out to replenish was cold. There was no gravy for the chicken fried steak. And does it seem a bit odd to you that a place like Gretzky’s would serve Southern food? They should have just stuck to things a pub would be good at, like sliders and chicken wings.
The servers were pretty good though, quick and attentive and they actually came back to check on us and take away our plates.
I didn’t even find the memorabilia to be cool, and I’m a huge hockey fan (albeit, not a huge Gretzky fan). but still.
I didn’t get a chance to look at the regular menu, but it’s okay. I definitely wouldn’t come back. There are better choices downtown for sure.

I just don’t dig this place. There are so many better sports bars. It is cool seeing all of the Gretzky memorabilia, but that was the high point. Not really sure I will ever be back. There are so many better places in Toronto.
Beer is over priced, food is beyond blah. Staff is not overly friendly, so why would I ever go back?

Came here because we were tourist and huge ranger fans. Came on Canada day and wasn’t too busy. Service is a little lacking but its a sports bar so that is expected. Bigger inside than what it appears from the outside. The wings are tabled shared was the best part of the meal. The jerk wings are spicy and really good but the buffalo wing with blue cheese crumbles wing was ok. I tried the Gretzky’s famous 99 burger, my girlfriend ordered and for some stupid reason they only served it medium well. Seriously. why not medium rare like a good burger should be or very least medium. Had a bite and tasted rubbery and chewy. I had the turkey burger with salsa and guacamole which wasn’t anything special. Lacked flavor so I had to smother it in mustard. Had a side of chicken soup instead of my fries which tasting like store bought chicken stock, couple dices of minced chicken and very few vegetables. Very disappointing. I think the drinks were the worst part. We all had cocktails and did not want a second because we couldn’t taste any alcohol in our drinks… Glad I came for the gift shop, the small display of Gretzky’s info and career but wouldn’t come back and would not recommend this place unless your a huge #99 fanatic like us.

Wow. A saddening low point to an amazing visit in Toronto. 7 pm on a weds night, six people in the bar and music blaring so loud the hostess had to actual yell to communicate with us. We asked if there was a quieter area and we were taken to the back. Ordered nachos and drinks. The food and drinks were returned pretty quick. No silverware was brought. Once they brought the food and first round they left us there never to return. We had to go find someone to get and pay the bill. And hands down the worst nachos I’ve ever had. Chips and a bit of cheese melted on here and there.
THE BATHROOMS: not just the men’s. The women’s as well. Trash cans overflowing. Floors soaked and just a total mess. Didn’t want to touch anything. They say check the bathroom to see how good a place is. This said it all. There was a Blue Jays game that day and they probably got slammed but this was several hours after the game ended.
The only reason I gave WG two stars instead of one is the hostess. Super cool, super helpful.
IN A NUTSHELL: If you are a big Wayne Gretzky fan go in, grab a beer and check out the wall of memorabilia. Then eat somewhere else. If you charge $ 40 for a steak you shouldn’t need a canoe to get thru the bathroom.
I can only imagine that Wayne has no idea. At least I hope he doesn’t.

Food was good… Typical jack Astor’s chain style food and scenery.. Service was a little slow and lack luster… Basically had to stare someone down for a refill… Wasnt served or even offered water for that matter… More attentive and observant servers would be nice. But hey. It’s Toronto… What do you expect

Of the average places I think of to go for a chain restaurant experience that may or may not have a theme or TV at the bar playing sports, this is a bit below those.
If you just want to see some Wayne Gretsky stuff, enter the restaurant from Second City. There is a lot of it outside the washrooms in the hallway.
If you want to eat a large portion of salty meatloaf that tastes like it came from the freezer at Costco, or a Caesar salad with a bit of brown lettuce, this is good for that as well.
There are places that are «good» average because they have something you really wanted like good wings, cold beer, or the best TVs. This is a «bad» average place with mediocre food and no real standout qualities that would make you want to come back.
Wayne Gretsky could do much better than this.

Well When I First Saw The Place From Outside I Notice There is a Big Ass #99 Out The Front Door Which is Pretty Amazing but looks kind of Small as well but once I Got inside it Feel Like «Hockey Heaven» lol lol but All Around Great Place to Watch Sports as well and The Food is Pretty Good as well and Plenty of Big Screen Tvs as we… Pixs Coming Soon
Overall rate 7.5 out of 10

Wayne Gretzky’s was a huge disappointment. I was here for the New Years Eve set menu and while I normally give a lot of leeway for busy special events, my experience here still managed to be exceptionally poor.
Things originally started off well. We were seated right away and the server quickly took our drink orders. They also arrived quickly. I like my martinis with extra olives and was pleased that they had garnished mine with plenty.
However it was all downhill from there. My friend accidentally spilled my water glass and instead of dealing with it discretely, our server made a joke that he wasn’t going to refill my glass. Turns out it wasn’t a joke. He also never brought us dry cloth napkins which had been used to dry the table.
First course comes and my friend was brought the wrong thing and my butternut squash soup wasn’t anything special either, very bland and lukewarm. As for the main course, my risotto was incredibly over salted. You know what would have helped with that? Not forbidding me from having water. Finally the dessert was also mediocre, more of a thick pudding than a true crème brûlée. It was completely lacked a harder top layer.
The final icing on the cake was when we were finishing up and wanted to have a coffee. Nope, he brought us the bill without asking if we were done and ran off before we had a chance to.
Needless to say, even if I lived in Toronto I don’t think I’d be returning thanks to the poor service and mediocre food.

The inside décor is nice. Very warm for a bar. This place is pretty big when u walk in they have glass cases with hockey trophies and other hockey items. To the right is table service. Which is good for kids, but if you walk straight it’s the bar area. It wasn’t busy but steady. There was no permanent bartender. Wow that blew my mind. The waitress did everything-​take orders, make drinks, bring out food, cash you out. On to the food…
I ordered the famous wings and poutine. The wings were good highly recommend them. Poutine not so much. The fries weren’t crispy enough & the gravy was too salty. They have daily specials. Last night was $ 6 drinks & apps. Needless to say she over charged me because she didn’t know Poutine was on special. Except for that I thought service was good. Would I return? Probably not. Food was just as expensive as eating at a hotel.

Wayne Gretzkys is a safe bet if you need to be seated quickly — there are always plenty of empty tables when I visit during lunch hours.
The service is pretty good, but some servers are slow to bring back beverages and food. The meatloaf is one of my favorites as well as the Gretzky burger which has a nice finishing touch of the charred «99» on the burger bun. I probably shouldn’t eat so many fries, but the fries here are served in a tiny container…
Their rooftop patio is so much more popular than the actual restaurant — the ambience up there is way more upbeat. The restaurant on the other hand, I find dark and unappealing. Some renovation work needs to be done and I’d prefer more lighting.
Overall, this place has A-​OK service and food, but would I recommend them to others? Most likely not.

Food to the rescue! Our group of Legendary four were in serious need of food after climbing the stairs of the CN Tower and with Gretzky’s close by we figured it was the best option.
Though its your typical pub, it also has a finer dining area for those who want to keep it low key. The atmosphere is very Pro-​Gretzky lol. with his sports memorbilia and pictures hanging throughout the restaurant.
The only drawback is the service as it was slow… and when you’re hungry time seems to be an essences :’(
On Thursdays their $ 6 dollar special on selected appetizers and drinks was an easy sell to our group.
Amongst the list of things we had ordered, their fried pickles, Bruschetta and nachos was awesome.
However their buffalo dumplings (which looked like samosas) looked quite disgusting Lol.
Overall. This place is okay, the bar food and prices are reasonable but their finer dining options for food isnt worth paying for… just head over to King west for better options.

Ein Must-​Visit für jeden Tourist nicht nur Eishockeyfans.
Gretzky ist eine Legände in Kanada und das kann ein Restaurant natürlich nur schwer toppen. Aber es ist eine sehr solide Sache. Viel wichtiger ist auch das kulturelle Erlebnis, den Spirit Kanadas am Beispiel eine Ausnahmepersönlichkeit zu erleben. Gretzky ist eben nicht nur ein Hockeyspieler oder ein Restaurant: Gretzky ist Kanada und damit sinnbild für das zweitgrößte Land unserer Erde.

Für Sportfans ein absolutes Muss. Ganz nebenbei haben wir auch gut gegessen. Also: empfehlenswert. Vor allem für Fleischesser mit Hang zu XXL. War übrigens ein Tipp von unserem Driver Mitch, der einfach alles weiß.

Estive ha alguns anos atras e o lugar e realmente fashion. Muita gente bonita e o ambiente e muito agradavel. Vale a pena uma visita com os amigos e desfrutar de momentos agradaveis.

Das Wayne Gretzky’s ist wirklich ein Muss für jeden Torontobesucher. Das Essen ist gut, leistbar und schnell und so nebenbei kann man sich über den wohl besten NHL Spieler und einen der großen kanadischen Idole informieren.
In der Bar gibt es diverse Fernseher damit man die Spiele auch live verfolgen kann. Es gibt eine Rege Auswahl an Bier, für Stimmung ist gesorgt.
Das Lokal ist auch von Kanadiern sehr beliebt, deswegen empfehle ich einen Platz im Restaurant zu reservien. Wir gehen dort immer hin bevor wir uns ein Spiel des Eiskhockeyteams anschauen um ein bisschen in Stimmung zu kommen!

ein Geschichtsträchtiger Ort dem dem Eishockey und der Person Gretzkys gewidmet ist.
nettes Personal und gutes Essen

Das Wayne Gretzky’s im Entertainment District gelegen, ist eine Sportsbar /​Restaurent die dem berühmten Eishockeyspieler Wayne Gretzky gehört oder gewidmet ist. Hier werden, in schönem Ambiente, viele originale Stücke aus der Sammlung des Stars gezeigt. Die verschiedenen Trikots, Schläger, und andere Erinnerungsstücke aus der Welt des Sports sind hier an den Wänden und überall sonst im Restaurant zu bewundern. Das Essen im Restaurent ist lecker und die Auswahl ist groß. Das Personal ist freundlich, extrem hilfsbereit und, wie in Canada üblich, sehr bemüht. Ich hatte bisher, bei meinen ca 8 Besuchen, noch keinen Grund zu beschwerden und war vom Essen immer begeistert. Im Bar-​Bereich kann man am Abend in ungezwungener Atmosphere sein Bier geniessen und Sportprogramme anschauen oder Billard spielen. Ich gebe, wegen der gelungen Ausstattung, der guten Atmosphäre, dem Service und des guten Essens 5 Sterne.