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Named after owner John Maxwell’s mentor (Joseph C. Allen), Allen's is a restaurant, informal in style, but utterly civilized, specializing in local food and drink. The Danforth Avenue haunt has been serving local residents and visitors since 1987. “It occupies the status of an institution,” says John. “It’s institutional because of its legendary hospitality, warmth of welcome and a VQA wine list, which is one of the largest — if not the largest — in the world.” Allen’s is also renowned for its beer selection (140 strong, many microbrews) and a whisky list that numbers 300.
John has been in the restaurant business for more than 50 years. He opened his first Toronto dining establishment Joe Allen in 1980 and later opened Italian hotspot Orso in 1985. Both are now closed, but today John owns one other bar in addition to Allen’s, Dora Keogh’s on the Danforth.
Many members of John’s staff at Allen's have been with him for more than 20 years. This guarantees, he explains, that customers are not just welcomed, but recognized and feel like they are part of a family. “We know a large proportion of our customers,” John says proudly. “As with other restaurants that succeed by making guests feel welcome, we don’t 'wow’ them, but instead comfort them.”
Read the story of Allen'sSERVED SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS. OUR HORMONE AND ANTIBIOTIC-FREE, FREE-RANGE BROWN EGGS ARE SUPPLIED BY THE BOAR AND CHICK, TROY, ONTARIO.
ALLEN'S BREAKFAST PARFAIT
SEASONAL FRUIT WITH NATURAL LOWFAT YOGHURT AND HOMEMADE CRANBERRY-ALMOND GRANOLA
THREE EGG FRITTATA
WITH ORGANIC GREENS OR SWEET POTATO HASH BROWNS
EGGS BENEDICT OR FLORENTINE
WITH SWEET POTATO HASH BROWN
EGGS BENEDICT ROYALE
(SMOKED SALMON REPLACES PEAMEAL BACON) WITH SWEET POTATO HASH BROWNS
WILD SALMON HASH WITH POACHED EGGS
3 POACHED EGGS ON BRITISH COLUMBIA SALMON HASHED WITH YUKON GOLD POTATOES, SMOKED BACON, RED ONION AND CHIVES
3 EGG-WHITE OMELETTE
PLAIN OR WITH TOMATO AND FRESH HERBS OR WITH CHOPPED SMOKED HAM AND ONTARIO CHEDDAR CHEESE WITH ORGANIC GREENS OR SWEET POTATO HASH BROWNS
OUR FAMOUS BUTTERMILK-PUMPKIN WAFFLES
WITH PORTER LAKE, ONTARIO, 100% PURE MAPLE SYRUP
FRUIT PANCAKES WITH PEAMEAL BACON
AND PORTER LAKE, ONTARIO 100% PURE MAPLE SYRUP
TWO EGGS ANY STYLE
WITH CHOICE OF HAM, OUR OWN SAUSAGE PATTIES, CORNED BEEF HASH, PEAMEAL BACON OR STRIP BACON WITH SWEET POTATO HASH BROWNS
HENRY TRAYNOR LIMOUSIN BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAK (6 OZ.)
WITH 2 EGGS ANY STYLE AND OUR YUKON GOLD FRENCH FRIES
GALWAY SEAFOOD CHOWDER
Wild Salmon, Wild Halibut, Shrimp and Ahi Tuna with Carrot, Onion, Celery and Light Cream
CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP (Vegetable Stock) with SHREDDED APPLES and YOGHURT
BLACK BEAN SOUP (Vegetable Stock) with GREEN ONION SOUR CREAM
FOR DEEP-FRYING, ALLENS USES NON-HYDROGENATED, ONTARIO GROWN AND PROCESSED 100% CANOLA OIL
GRILLED CHILI-RUBBED COLOSSAL SHRIMP COCKTAIL with AVOCADO-CORN SALSA
ALE-STEAMED MUSSELS with GARLIC and DIJON MUSTARD
DEEP-FRIED CALAMARI with MONGOLIAN FIRE SAUCE
ROASTED CREMINI MUSHROOM and MONTEREY JACK QUESADILLA
Mango-Ginger Chutney
OAK-SMOKED IRISH SALMON with POTATO CAKES, CRÈME FRAICHE and CHIVES
MANHATTAN CAPON WINGS with BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
HERBED GOATS CHEESE DIP with GARLIC TOASTS
GRILLED SWEET POTATO with CILANTRO-LIME MAYONNAISE
BAKED ROSEMARY-POLENTA CHIPS with CURRIED MAYONNAISE
ORGANIC GREENS with SHERRY VINAIGRETTE
CAESAR SALAD with SHAVED PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
CAESAR SALAD with SHAVED PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
With a Grilled, Sliced Chicken Breast
BLACKENED POTATO SALAD
SMOKED HERITAGE DUCK BREAST, ORANGE GLAZED CARROT and ARUGULA SALAD with LINGONBERRY VINAIGRETTE
POMEGRANATE, BOSC PEAR, GORGONZOLA and BABY SPINACH with MUSTARD DRESSING
ROASTED WALNUT, CHICKPEA, CHERRY TOMATO, ASIAGO and BABY SPINACH SALAD with RASBERRY VINAIGRETTE
THIN-CRUST PIZZA with ROASTED CHICKEN, SWEET PEPPER, ONION, OREGANO and MOZZARELLA; OR with OVEN-ROASTED TOMATO, MOZZARELLA and ARUGULA
BAY SCALLOP and SHRIMP LINGUINE with PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO
Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
ULSTER FRY
TWO EGGS with BUTCHERS OF DISTINCTION PURE PORK SAUSAGE, PEAMEAL BACON, BROILED TOMATO and SWEET POTATO HASH BROWNS
OMELET OF THE DAY with ORGANIC GREENS
DUBLIN LAMB SHANK BRAISED in GUINNESS with CHAMP
VIJIS EXCELLENT CURRIES, SERVED with NAAN:
VEGETABLE - POTATO, CHICKPEA, CAULIFLOWER, GINGER, and GARLIC. Green Chili Yoghurt
VIJIS EXCELLENT CURRIES, SERVED with NAAN
BUTTER CHICKEN - ONION, GARLIC, GINGER, ROASTED CASHEW NUTS and YOGHURT. Turmeric-scented Rice
VIJIS EXCELLENT CURRIES, SERVED with NAAN:
SHRIMP - SLIGHTLY HOT, WITH RED PEPPER, SHALLOTS, GARLIC, GRATED COCONUT and CHILI PEPPER. Turmeric-scented Rice
ALLENS SPECIAL LAGER-BATTERED WILD HALIBUT with OUR FAMOUS
YUKON GOLD FRENCH FRIES and HOUSE-MADE LEMON-DILL TARTAR SAUCE
CHICKEN, LEEK, PEA and POTATO POT PIE
OPEN-FACED OAK-SMOKED IRISH SALMON SANDWICH
on HOUSE-MADE SODA BREAD with RED ONION and LEMON
ATLANTIC SALMON HAMBURGER with CAPERS and LIME ZEST
Dill Pickle Mayonnaise, Pickled Ginger
Warm Cider-Braised Red Cabbage with Apple and Butter
GRILLED FREE-RANGE CHICKEN THIGHS with SPICY MISO MAYONNAISE
Matchstick French Fries
TURKEY MEATLOAF
Garlic, White Cheddar and Chipotle Mashed Potato
PAN-SEARED WILD HALIBUT with TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
THINLY-SLICED ANGUS PROVIMI CALFS LIVER SAUTÉED with MUSHROOMS, CHARRED ONIONS and BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Dill Pickle and Onion
THE BASIC HAMBURGER
ONTARIO PEAMEAL BACON
GRILLED ONIONS
SAUTEED MUSHROOMS
ONTARIO STRIP BACON
THICK-CUT, SKIN-ON YUKON GOLD FRENCH FRIES
MATCHSTICK YUKON GOLD FRENCH FRIES
GRILLED SWEET POTATO with CILANTRO-LIME MAYONNAISE
BAKED ROSEMARY-POLENTA CHIPS with CURRIED MAYONNAISE
ROASTED ANCHO CHILI ONION RINGS
ORGANIC GREENS with SHERRY VINAIGRETTE
GALWAY SEAFOOD CHOWDER
Wild Salmon, Wild Halibut, Shrimp and Ahi Tuna with Carrot, Onion, Celery and Light Cream
CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP (Vegetable Stock) with SHREDDED APPLES and YOGHURT
BLACK BEAN SOUP (Vegetable Stock) with GREEN ONION SOUR CREAM
FOR DEEP-FRYING, ALLENS USES NON-HYDROGENATED, ONTARIO GROWN AND PROCESSED 100% CANOLA OIL
GRILLED CHILI-RUBBED COLOSSAL SHRIMP COCKTAIL with AVOCADO-CORN SALSA
ALE-STEAMED MUSSELS with GARLIC and DIJON MUSTARD
DEEP-FRIED CALAMARI with MONGOLIAN FIRE SAUCE
ROASTED CREMINI MUSHROOM and MONTEREY JACK QUESADILLA
Mango-Ginger Chutney
OAK-SMOKED IRISH SALMON with POTATO CAKES, CRÈME FRAICHE and CHIVES
MANHATTAN CAPON WINGS with BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
HERBED GOATS CHEESE DIP with GARLIC TOASTS
GRILLED SWEET POTATO with CILANTRO-LIME MAYONNAISE
BAKED ROSEMARY-POLENTA CHIPS with CURRIED MAYONNAISE
ORGANIC GREENS with SHERRY VINAIGRETTE
CAESAR SALAD with SHAVED PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
CAESAR SALAD with SHAVED PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
With a Grilled, Sliced Chicken Breast.
BLACKENED POTATO SALAD
SMOKED HERITAGE DUCK BREAST, ORANGE GLAZED CARROT
and ARUGULA SALAD with LINGONBERRY VINAIGRETTE
POMEGRANATE, BOSC PEAR, GORGONZOLA and BABY SPINACH with MUSTARD DRESSING
ROASTED WALNUT, CHICKPEA, CHERRY TOMATO, ASIAGO and BABY SPINACH SALAD with RASBERRY VINAIGRETTE
ALL OUR MEATS ARE HORMONE AND ANTIBIOTIC- FREE AND ARE NATURALLY RAISED IN ONTARIO
THIN-CRUST PIZZA
WITH ROASTED CHICKEN, SWEET PEPPER, ONION, OREGANO AND MOZZARELLA; OR with OVEN-ROASTED TOMATO, MOZZARELLA and ARUGULA
BAY SCALLOP and SHRIMP LINGUINE with PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO
Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce.
VIJIS EXCELLENT CURRIES, SERVED with CHAPATI:
VEGETABLE - POTATO, CHICKPEA, CAULIFLOWER, GINGER and GARLIC
Green Chili Yoghurt
VIJIS EXCELLENT CURRIES, SERVED with CHAPATI:
BUTTER CHICKEN - ONION, GARLIC, GINGER, ROASTED CASHEWS and YOGHURT. Turmeric-scented Rice.
VIJIS EXCELLENT CURRIES, SERVED with CHAPATI:
SHRIMP - SLIGHTLY HOT, with RED PEPPER, SHALLOTS, GARLIC, GRATED COCONUT and CHILI PEPPER. Turmeric-scented Rice.
ALLENS SPECIAL LAGER-BATTERED WILD HALIBUT with OUR FAMOUS
YUKONGOLD FRENCH FRIES and HOUSE-MADE LEMON-DILL TARTAR SAUCE
CHICKEN, LEEK, PEA and POTATO POT PIE
OPEN-FACED OAK-SMOKED IRISH SALMON SANDWICH
on HOUSE-MADE SODA BREAD with RED ONION and LEMON
PAN-SEARED WILD HALIBUT with TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
TAMWORTH PORK RIB CHOP au POIVRE
Toasted Orzo with Chives
ATLANTIC SALMON HAMBURGER with CAPERS and LIME ZEST
Dill Pickle Mayonnaise, Pickled Ginger
Warm Cider-Braised Red Cabbage with Apple and Butter
GRILLED FREE-RANGE CHICKEN THIGHS with SPICY MISO MAYONNAISE
Matchstick French Fries
DUBLIN LAMB SHANK BRAISED in GUINNESS with CHAMP
TURKEY MEATLOAF
Garlic, White Cheddar and Chipotle Mashed Potato
THINLY-SLICED ANGUS PROVIMI CALFS LIVER SAUTEED with MUSHROOMS,
TONIGHTS SPECIAL MENU
MEATS OF DESIGNATED ORIGIN, WITH SPECIFIED FARM, BREED, FEED AND AGEING. CONSIDER THESE AS "APPELLATION CONTROLÉE" OR "ESTATE" PRODUCTS, VERIFIED FROM FARM TO FORK.
STRIPLOIN STEAK 10 OUNCES
RICHARD BROOKS, LYNDEN, ONTARIO.
ANGUS; HORMONE-FREE AND ANTIOBIC-FREE;
FEED GRASS, HAY, CORN; DRY-AGED 40 DAYS
Truffle Sauce
RACK OF LAMB CHOPS
ALEX McINTYRE, TROY, ONTARIO.
TEXEL; HORMONE AND ANTIBIOTIC-FREE;
FEED GRASS, HAY, BARLEY, MIXED GRAIN.
Mint Merlot Sauce
BUTCHERS OF DISTINCTION HERITAGE DUCK BREAST
EVERSPRING FARMS, ILDERTON, ONTARIO.
MUSCOVY; HORMONE AND ANTIBIOTIC-FREE;
FEED GRASS, HAY, BARLEY, CELERY SILAGE.
Mustard Cream Sauce
All Above are Served with a Fresh Vegetable and Choice of Potato:
Baked, Skin-on Yukon Gold French Fries, Matchstick French Fries, Chipotle or Regular Mashed, Champ, Steamed or Rosemary-Garlic Roasted.
We Honour the Noble Potato.
PAN FRIED WILD HALIBUT
Spinach Couscous; Tomato, Capers, Red Onion Dill Butter
GRILLED AHI TUNA
Curried Rice; Peach-Red Pepper Slaw
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
WITH MALDON SEA SALT FLAKES
INDIVIDUAL WARM RHUBARB CRISP
WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM
CHOCOLATE GUINNESS CAKE
WITH SOUR CREAM ICING
HOT FUDGE ECLAIR
CHOUX PASTRY FILLED WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM AND TOPPED WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE
MANHATTAN CHEESE CAKE
WITH GRAHAM CRACKER-WALNUT CRUST
BROWN-BUTTER PECAN PIE
WITH DARK RUM AND ESPRESSO
ALLEN'S SPECIAL LAGER
ALLEN'S SPECIAL LIGHT LAGER
BLANCHE DE CHAMBLY
BLOOD BROTHERS "PARADISE LOST" SPICED CHERRY SOUR
BROOKLYN LAGER
COLLECTIVE ARTS "RHYME & REASON" EXTRA PALE ALE
GREAT LAKES "OCTOPUS WANTS TO FIGHT" IPA
HENDERSON BEST ESB
JUNCTION CONDUCTORS CRAFT ALE
KILKENNY CREAM ALE
K.W. CIDER
GUINNESS
LEFTFIELD EEPHUS OATMEAL BROWN
PILSNER URQUELLE
WARSTEINER
ALEXANDER KEITH'S INDIAN PALE ALE
ANCHOR LIBERTY ALE
ANCHOR STEAM ALE
ASAHI SUPER DRY
BECK'S
BECK'S NON-ALCOHOLIC
COLLECTIVE ARTS "RANSACK THE UNIVERSE IPA"
CORONA EXTRA
CREEMORE SPRING LAGER
CZECHUAR
DIEU DU CIEL! "DISCO SOLEIL"
DIEU DU CIEL! "ROSÉE D'HIBISCUS"
DOS EQUIS AMBER
DOS EQUIS LAGER
ERDINGER ALKOHOL FREI 500ml
GROLSHCH
HEINEKEN
HOPTICAL ILLUSION
INNIS & GUNN AGED OAK ALE
INNIS & GUNN TOASTED OAK ALE
KROMBACHER PILS
LES TROIS MOUSQUETAIRES "HORS SÉRIE GOSE"
McAUSLAN APRICOT ALE
McAUSLAN PALE ALE
MCAUSLAN OATMEAL STOUT
MILL ST. STOCK ALE
MILL ST. TANKHOUSE ALE
MOOSEHEAD LAGER
MUSKOKA DETOUR IPA
NICKELBROOK RASBERRY UBER
OLD SPECKLED HEN
PAULANER HERE-WIESBIER
RED STRIPE
ROLLING ROCK
SAM ADAMS BOSTON LAGER
SIERRA NEVADA PALE ALE
SCHNEIDER & SOHN WEISSE
SLEEMAN CLEAR
SLEEMAN CREAM ALE
SLEEMAN HONEY BROWN
SMIRNOFF ICE
STEAM WHISTLE PILSNER
STELLA ARTOIS
TRAQUAIR HOUSE ALE 7.2%
TUSKER
UNIBROUE EPHEMERE APPLE
UNIBROUE LA FIN DU MONDE
UNIBROUE MAUDITE
UNIBROUE TROIS PISTOLS
WARSTEINER
WEIHENSTEPHANER HEFE WEISSE
WEIHENSTEPHANER WEISSEDUNKEL
X.O. COGNAC BEER
CHIMAY BLUE
CHIMAY PREMIERE 7% 750ml
CHIMAY WHITE
DUVEL 8.1%
FRÜLI
HOEGAARDEN
JACOBITE ALE
KARMELIET TRIPEL 8.4%
KWAK 8.4%
LEFFE BLONDE
LEFFE BRUN
ROCHEFORT 8 8%
ROCHEFORT 10 10%
ST. PAUL DUBBEL
ST. FEUILLIEN SAISON
ST. FEUILLIEN TRIPLE
I first visited Allen's back in the 80's, not long after it opened, and I was instantly smitten. So much so, in fact that I moved into the neighbourhood! First I was a regular, then a nuisance, and finally a piece of furniture. I finally moved back to Markham in 1998, and cannot justify going anywhere south of Steeles Avenue without stopping into Allen's for lunch. The food is imaginative, superbly prepared, and so delicious, that even when I'm full, I often look at the menu again, just to see what I'll be ordering on my next visit! And the patio? Don't get me started......
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With more than 100 Scotch whiskies to choose from and a killer burger on the menu, you can't go wrong with Allen's.
View this Smart ListYou’d never know it from the front of Allen’s, but out back, a magical wonderland awaits you. A large tree offers not only the feeling of being in a lost garden, but a bit of shade from the sun’s powerful rays. Slim wood tables and chairs suggest a Muskoka setting or perhaps somewhere in Europe. What matters most is that you’ll seem elsewhere, outside of the city, for at least a little while. And sometimes, that all the respite you need.
View this Smart ListOften touted as “The Best Wings in the World,” Allen’s has been living up to that title with its Manhattan Capon Wings. Unlike its Buffalo-style counterpart, Manhattan Capon Wings are not breaded and have a spicy, sweet and sour sauce. Allen’s serves its wings with a side of blue cheese dressing. Take out is available.
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