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Senator Restaurant
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Phone Number
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Details & Description
Cuisine type
- Canadian Cuisine,
- International,
Dishes
- Omelette,
- Comfort Food,
- Homestyle Food,
Features
- Wi-Fi,
- Wheelchair Accessible,
- Take-out,
- Restaurant With Bar,
- Breakfast,
Atmosphere
- Casual,
- Family,
Products and Services
- Bakery,
Languages Spoken
- English,
Location
249 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1T8
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Meet the owner
When Senator manager Allen Gottschalk started working at the famed diner in 1985, he never imagined it would turn into his lifelong career. Having just graduated with a degree in architecture, Allen intended to work at the diner until his career was in order. While he did work at a firm for a time, the direction in his life shifted when he realized how happy he was working at the Senator.
“I didn’t know it would be like this,” he says. “As time went on it was just amazing. It’s like one big family here. And that’s the key.”
It seems the historic diner has that effect on people—both for those who work there and the generations of returning customers. The landmark building has been on Victoria Street since 1860, and has been a diner since 1929.
Originally called Busy Bee Diner, which featured an open kitchen and a simple dining counter, it transformed into the Senator when George Nicolau took over in 1948. Since then, the restaurant has kept the original design and fixtures, which adds to its timeless feel. It’s most recent owner, Bob Sniderman, took ownership of the restaurant in 1984.
Menu & Prices
Breakfast MENU - Senator Restaurant
Senater Breakfast
Bacon and Eggs with Challah Teast, lv'laple Baked Beans and Hume FriesTea er Cettee with 0rganic Milk
Opera-Faced Omelettes
3 Farm Fresh timega 3 Eggs served with Hemernede Chili
Saucer Heme Fries and Feast
Senatar 0rnelette
Sauteed ditushreems, Peppers and Unicas
Heuse Smcked Salmcn 0rnelette
Brie Cheese and Fresh Herhs
Farmer’s Omelette
Heme Fries, Fried tinierrs arid Cemte Cheese
Fruits and Juices
Fresh Pressed Spirit Tree Apple Cider
$3.50
Tomate Juice
$3.00
Cranberry Juice
$3.00
Sliced Banana and yogurt
$5.00
Seasanal Berries and Yogurt
$8.00
Fruit Smoothie
Milk, Yogurt, juice, Berries, Banana
$7.00
Fresh Fruit Salad
$8.00
Cereals and Breads
Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
Served with Oragnic Milk and honey almonds and Raisins
$6.95
Almonds and Raisins
Add
$2.00
Homemade Granola
Served With Milk and Berries
$8.00
Homemade Muffin
$3.00
Homemade Loaves
$3.00
Organic Peanut Butter and Toast
$2.00
Cinnamon Toast
$3.00
Montreal Bagel
$2.50
Bagel with cream cheese
$4.75
Cold Cereal With Milk
$4.50
Eggs and Scrambles
All egg dishes made with farm Fresh Omega 3 eggs and served with Home Fries, maple baked beans and toast
Two Eggs any style
$7.95
Berkshire Bacon and Eggs
$10.95
Peameal Bacon and Eggs
$10.95
Ham and Eggs
$9.95
Breakfast Sausage and Eggs
$9.95
Chorizo and Eggs
$10.95
Eggs and Onions (3 eggs)
$9.95
Salami and eggs (3 eggs)
$11.95
Smoked Salmon and Eggs (3 eggs)
$14.95
Egg White Substitution
$1.50
Senator Favourites
Eggs Benedict
2 Poached Eggs on Peameal Bacon with Hollandaise on a Homemade Biscuit Served with Salad or home Fries
$12.95
Salmon Eggs Benedict
2 Poached Eggs, house Smoked Salmon with Hollandaise on a Homemade Biscuit Served with Salad or home Fries
$14.95
Benedict Popeye
2 Poached Eggs, Sauteed Spinach with Hollandaise on a homemade BIscuit served with salad or HOme fries
$12.95
Huevos Rancheros (Served until Dinner)
2 Eggs any Style, Chorizo, Black Beans, Tomato, Salsa, Avocado and Homemade Cornbread
$11.95
Smoked Salmon Platter(Served Until Dinner)
House-Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Cream Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumber and a Montreal Bagel
$14.95
Yoghurt Surprise (Served Until Dinner)
a Serving of fresh Fruit, Yoghurt, Granola and Oragnic Honey
$12.95
Steak and eggs (served all day)
A 6oz sirloin served with 2 eggs any style, home fries and toast
$15.95
Senator Pancakes
Made From Scratch Batters, Served with 100% Pure Ontario maple Syrup and Homemade Compote
Three Buttermilk Pancakes
$11.50
Nantucket Blueberry Pancakes
Caramelized Banana Pancakes
Fluffy French Toast
Challah Dipped in Vanilla Egg Batter
$12.50
Senator Salads MENU - Senator Restaurant
Homemade Dressings made with Virgin olive oil
Wedge Salad
With Iceberg Lettuce, Toamto, Chopped Bacon and Blue Cheese Dressing
$8.95
Turna Nicoise
Solid White Tuna Salad with Sliced Egg, Lettuce and Tomatoes on whole Wheat
$10.25
Caesar
with Homemade Croutons
With Balckened Chicken
$8.95
With Balckened Chicken
$12.95
Salad Nicoise
With Solid White Tuna
$13.95
Cobb Salad
Sliced Chicken Breast, egg, Cucumber, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Toamtoes and Bacon on Greens
$13.95
Greek Salad
Feta Cheese, Onions, Cucumber, Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives on Greens
with Roasted Chicken
$9.95
with Roasted Chicken
$13.95
Veggie Surprise
A Daily Seasonal Selection of Market Greens, Vegetables and Grains
Nuts and Seeds Optional
$11.95
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Choice of Canadian Cheddar or Swiss Served with Coleslaw
Additional Toppings Ham, Tomatoes, bacon, Sauted Mushrooms or onions
$6.95
Each
$2.00
Senator Classics
Fish and Chips
Beer Battered Cod Served With Cole Slaw, tartar sauce and hand cut Fries
$13.95
Homemade Chili
Slow Simmered Beef Topped with Melted Cheddar, Sour Cream and Homemade corn Bread
$11.95
Grab Cakes
Creamy Mixed seafood, Deep Fried and Served with Tartar Sauce and Guacamole
Macaroni and Cheese
A Mixture of Aged Cheddar Premium Cheeses and Pasta, Topped with Bread Crumbs and Parmesan; Served with a side Salad
$10.95
Kobe Beef Chili-Cheese Dog
100% Kobe Beef With Our Homemade Chili, Fresh Cheddar on an Egg Bun, with Fries
$10.95
Homemade Meatloaf
our own Blend of Meats and Seasonings served with Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy
$12.95
Liver on onions
Satueed provimi calves liver served with chice of potato and daily vegetables
$13.95
$14.95
Senator burger
Toppings
Cheddar Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Blue Cheese, Sauteed Mushrooms, Bacon, Chili, Guacamole
Each
$2.00
Sides
Rose's Preserves
$1.00
Maple Baked Beans
$2.00
Yoghurt
$3.00
Sliced Tomatoes
$3.00
Bacon
$3.00
Ham
$3.00
Sausage
$3.00
Chorizo
$3.00
Sauteed Onions
$2.00
Home Fries
$3.00
Peameal Bacon
$3.00
Homemade Gravy
$2.00
Hand cut Fries
$3.00
Cole Slaw
$3.00
Kosher Dill Pickle
$2.00
Maple Syrup
$2.00
Glutton Free Bread
$2.50
Desserts
Seasonally Available
Desserts
Seasonally Available
Chocolate Cake
$6.95
Carrot Cake
Banana Split
$6.95
Lemon Tart
$5.95
Sticky Toffee Pudding
$6.95
Homemade Apple Crumble
$6.95
Strawberry Shortcake
$6.95
Ice Cream Sundae
$4.95
Affogato
$4.95
Fresh Fruit Salad
$8.50
A La Mode
Add
$2.00
Sandwiches
On our selection or freshly baked breads and daily gamish
Peameal B.L.T
The St, Lawrence Market Special Served all week with Ripe Tomatoes and honeycup mustard on a Crusty roll
$10.25
A Classic Turkey
Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato with Cranberry Mayonnaise on Seven Grain Bread
$11.25
French Dip
Roasted Beef Brisket on a Crusty Roll Served with Horseradish sauce and dipping Gravy
$11.25
Senator Club House
Fresh Roasted Chicken Breast with Sliced Tomatoes, Lettuce and Bacon on Challah, served with Cole slaw
$11.25
Roasted Western(Served all day)
Roasted Red Onions and peppers, Black Forest Ham Scrambled with Omega 3 Eggs on whole wheat Toast
$9.95
Appetizers MENU - Senator Restaurant
Squash Soup with Maple Cream
$8.00
Macaroni and Cheese Gratinee
$10.00
Corn Fried Shrimp with Blue Cheese Dip
$13.00
Whole leaf caesar salad with shaved parmesan
$10.00
Maryland Blue Crab Cakes with Guacamole and Tartar Sauce
$14.00
House-Smoked Salmon Tartare with avocado and Dikon Radish and Toast Points
$14.00
Entrees
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Country Gravy
$20.00
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon on Roasted Fennel with a Tarragon Beurre Blanc
$24.00
Baked Pork Chop with an Organic Apple Cider Jus and Mashed Potato
$24.00
Steak Frites with Peppercorn Sauce
$24.00
Provimi Veal Liver with Caramelized Onions and Smoked Bacon
$23.00
Braised Boneless Beef Shortrib with Carrot and Parsnip Ribbons and Red Wine Jus
$25.00
8 oz Cumbrae’s Naturally Raised Beef Burger
$16.00 (8 oz)
Quinoa Parmesan Polenta with Tomato Jam and Veg
$17.00
Merguez Sausages on Ratatouille, with Celeriac Mash
$23.00
Classics MENU - Senator Restaurant
Greek Salad
Feta Cheese, Onions, Cucumber, Tomatoes and
Black Olives on Greens
$9.95
with Roasted Chicken
$13.95
Roasted Western
Roasted Red Onions and Peppers, Black Forest Ham
scrambled with Omega 3 Eggs on Whole Wheat Toast.
$8.95
Senator Club House
Fresh Roasted Chicken Breast, with Sliced Tomatoes,
Lettuce and Bacon on Challah; served with Cole Slaw
$10.95
A Classic Turkey
Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce and
Tomato with Cranberry Sauce on Seven Grain Bread
$10.95
Macaroni And Cheese
A Mixture of Aged Cheddar Premium Cheeses and
Pasta, Topped with Bread Crumbs and Parmesan,
served with a Side Salad
$10.95
Crab Cakes
Creamy Mixed Seafood, Deep Fried and served with
Tartar Sauce and Guacamole
$12.95
Fish And Chips
Beer Battered Cod served with Cole Slaw,
Tartar Sauce and Hand Cut Fries
$12.95
Burger
Cumbrae Farm Beef served with Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Lettuce and Homemade Corn Relish on a Sesame Seed Eggbun
Served with a handful of Fries or Salad
6 oz
$7.95
8 oz
$9.95
Toppings
Cheddar cheese, Swiss Cheese, Blue Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms, Bacon, Chili, Guacamole
Each
$2.00
Sides
Rose’s Preserves
$2.00
Maple Baked Beans
$2.00
Yoghurt
$3.00
Sliced Tomatoes
$3.00
Bacon
$3.00
Ham
$3.00
Sausage
$3.00
Chorizo
$3.00
Maple Syrup
$3.00
Sauteed Onions
$2.00
Mushrooms
$2.00
Home Fries
$3.00
Peameal Bacon
$3.00
Hand Cut Fries
$3.00
Cole Slaw
$3.00
Kosher Dill Pickle
$2.00
Sliced Cheese
$3.00
Glutton Free Bread
$2.50
Beverages MENU - Senator Restaurant
Drinks
Cold Drinks, Hot Coffees and Teas(Organic)
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3 ratings & 2 reviews
By Restaurantica12
August 7, 2010
By Restaurantica12
March 9, 2008
The inside of this restaurant is quintessential diner. The lady behind the bar was very friendly as was our server. The food came out quickly, hot, and fresh even though it was a busy time of the day. For the price, the sandwich was a little small but given the location so near to Yonge & Dundas I suppose higher prices should be expected. The huevos rancheros came with 2 eggs, a generous amount of black beans, avocado, and chorizo sausage as well as a delicious corn muffin. A very nice experience overall and a very convenient location!
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this is not the restaurant it used to be. we had...
this is not the restaurant it used to be. we had been there about 2 years ago and were blown away at the superb atmosphere and delectable food. this time around we thought we were in the wrong restaurant. the wait staff were wearing jeans and sweatshirts, the decor was that of a diner and; miraculously, our food was cooked and on our table not ten minutes after ordering... fresh? our meals were very disappointing, extremely overpriced and the bathrooms were hideous. good thing the food did arrive so fast because we couldn't leave soon enough! we will never go back.
Atmosphere: 1/5
Food: 1/5
Service: 2/5
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Toronto’s trendiest diners
With suppertime mains like hot meatloaf and mashed potatoes, reservations may be necessary to enjoy this 1940s-style diner after dark. Located in a 19th century home on Victoria Street, The Senator is one of Toronto’s oldest restaurants. By day, the menu features a relaxing atmosphere and home-cooked fare.
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Cheap eats around Toronto’s Ryerson University
This Victoria Street eatery is home to the notorious Senator burger, eight ounces of beefy goodness and a slew of vegetables that complement each other beautifully. The Senator’s low-key vibe and low-cost chow draws hungry university students and downtown-dwellers alike. The vinyl seats and checkered floors also give the popular place a retro feel that adds to your dining experience.
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