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The Kennedy Public House
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The Kennedy Public House
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Phone Number
- 416-769-3888Primary
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Directions
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Website
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Phone Number
- 416-769-3888Primary
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Directions
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Website
Location
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Details & Description
Restaurant type
- Bar,
Cuisine type
- Brunch,
Dishes
- Brunch,
- Dinner,
- Drinks,
Features
- Extensive Wine List,
- Restaurant With Party Services,
- Restaurant With Live Entertainment,
Atmosphere
- Trendy,
- Casual,
Products and Services
- Big Screen Tv,
- Satellite Tv,
- Live Music,
- Open Late Hour,
Languages Spoken
- English,
Location
2199 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6S 1N2
Useful Information
Meet the owner
When Huffington Post Canada and BlogTO both tabbed The Kennedy Public House as one of Toronto's top new restaurants, owner Mike Derbyshire was delighted — but not surprised.
"This place has always been about the food," Mike says. Indeed, the Kennedy's weekend brunch and daily lunch and dinner menus are light years ahead of typical pub grub. There's baked brie to start (with salsa verde, arugula, roasted garlic and pickled onion), and a masala-spiced lamb shank with sweet potato spätzle, peas, spinach and tomato relish for the main. For dessert? How about a slice of locally baked, chocolate-drizzled pecan pie, made fresh today?
Mike describes the fare as "classic comfort food," but even the more conventional dishes come with a twist. Take the "Hotmess Poutine." There are French fries, chicken gravy and Quebec cheese curds, of course, but then green onions, spiced ground pork, chicken crackling and horseradish are thrown in. The "Chopped Romaine" salad, meanwhile, is ostensibly a Caesar, but one that incorporates palm hearts, fried artichokes, asiago and parmesan cheese, fried capers and crisp prosciutto.
Menu & Prices
Appetizers
BAKED BRIE
triple crème brie, crostini, seasonal accompaniments
$14.00
SPICED CALAMARI
fried calamari strips, avocado mango salsa, black bean, hot sour sauce
$15.00
WINGS
fried in cajun spiced our, served with house made blue cheese dip – your choice of house made – BBQ, mild, medium, hot, honey garlic, crazy hot or try our house specialty – lime hoisin
$13.00
CREAM OF MUSHROOM
trufe scented
$7.00
DAILY SOUP
Ask your server for today’s creation
$7.00
Wichcraft
All sandwiches and burgers are served with your choice of fries, 2199 salad, chopped romaine or market vegetables.
THE KENNEDY CLUB
braised tender chicken, bacon, white cheddar, garlic feta aioli, tomato relish & iceberg lettuce, served on a Cobs turkish loaf
$15.00
PULLED PORK ROLL
house made pulled pork, BBQ sauce, mozzarella & pickled onion served on a Cobs sweet roll
$15.00
CALAMARI PO’BOY
fried calamari, avocado mango salsa, black bean hot and sour sauce, Cobs sweet roll, lime hoisin
$15.00
AVOCADO SANDWICH
avocado, tomato, arugula, pickled onion, salsa verde marinated chickpeas, Cobs country grain
$15.00
ALL BEEF CLASSIC
Wellington County beef burger on a Cobs sesame bun, garlic feta aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle
$15.00
Make it a KENNEDY BURGER
Wellington County beef, garlic feta aioli, horseradish butter, tomato relish, lettuce & sliced pickles
$17.00
ADD IT ON
caramelized onions, bacon, white cheddar, brie, mozzarella, tomato relish, guacamole, pulled pork or pork belly
$3.00
Breakfast
CHEF’S BREAKFAST
jalapeño blueberry cornbread, bean cassoulet, house made sausage, 2 poached eggs, mint scented hollandaise, tomato relish and hashbrowns
$15.00
PEACHES & CREAM FRENCH TOAST
mascarpone, peaches, blueberry maple syrup
$12.00
WAKE & BAKE
3 egg omlette lled & baked with pepper ragu, pulled pork, white cheddar & crostini. Topped with fried onions, and hash browns
$15.00
THE BENEDICT
2 poached eggs on top of a toasted baguette, peameal bacon, hollandaise, hashbrowns
$12.00
KENNEDY BENEDICT
Cobs 7 grain country loaf topped with wilted spinach, pork belly, 2 poached eggs & mint scented hollandaise, served with hashbrowns
$15.00
BANANA BREAD
freshly baked banana bread served with fresh fruit
$12.00
SALMON LATKAS
smoked salmon, shredded potato, pickled onions, shredded cucumber apple slaw & lime
ancho sour cream
$15.00
CLASSIC BREAKFAST
2 eggs cooked any way you choose, choice of bacon, peameal or house made sausage, hash browns and toasted baguette
$10.00
WEEKLY FEATURE BREAKFAST SANDWICH
served with hashbrowns, ask server for details
$15.00
BREAKFAST SIDES
our house made sausage
$5.00
hash browns
$5.00
jalapeño blueberry cornbread
$2.00
bean cassoulet
$5.00
bacon strips
$4.00
hollandaise
$2.00
egg
$2.00
fruit bowl
$4.00
Salads
2199 SALAD
spring mix, fresh seasonal fruits, Belgian endive, topped with house spiced macadamias & choice of creamy pear or apricot vinaigrette
$12.00
CHOPPED ROMAINE
romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, palm hearts, fried artichokes, asiago, fried capers, Parmesan tuille, crisp prosciutto
$12.00
THE STEAK & TOMATO
Wellington County flat iron steak, hot house tomatoes, fried artichokes, goat cheese, olive tapenade, tomato relish & pickled ginger mignonette
$17.00
5 SPICE WATERMELON
five spice watermelon, goat feta, arugula, frisée, grapes, jalapeño mint vinaigrette
$14.00
THE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, house made blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, marinated tomatoes, caramelized onions, croutons, bacon & a sunny side egg
$14.00
Appetizers MENU - The Kennedy Public House
BAKED BRIE
triple crème brie, crostini, seasonal accompaniments
$14.00
SPICED CALAMARI
fried calamari strips, avocado mango salsa, black bean, hot sour sauce
$15.00
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
please ask your server for todays selection
MARKET PRICE
$0.00
HOTMESS POUTINE
French fries, chicken gravy, Quebec curds, green onion, spiced ground pork, chicken crackling, horseradish
$15.00
NACHOS EL KENNEDIO
in-house kettle cooked tortilla chips, bell peppers, fresh jalepeño, banana peppers, marinated tomatoes, shredded lettuce, house made jalapeño jack cheese sauce, salsa verde & lime ancho sour cream
$16.00
WINGS
fried in cajun spiced our, served with house made blue cheese dip – your choice of house made – BBQ, mild, medium, hot, honey garlic, crazy hot or try our house specialty – lime hoisin
$13.00
ADD
steak
$8.00
grilled chicken
$5.00
pulled pork
$6.00
baked beans
$4.00
guacamole
$3.00
DAILY SOUP
Ask your server for today’s creation
$7.00
CREAM OF MUSHROOM
trufe scented
$7.00
Salads
2199 SALAD
spring mix, fresh seasonal fruits, Belgian endive, topped with house spiced macadamias & choice of creamy pear or apricot vinaigrette
$12.00
CHOPPED ROMAINE
romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, palm hearts, fried artichokes, asiago, fried capers, parmesan tuille & crisp prosciutto
$12.00
THE STEAK & TOMATO
flat iron steak, hot house tomatoes, fried artichokes, goat cheese, olive tapenade, tomato relish & blueberry mignonette
$17.00
5 SPICE WATERMELON
five spice watermelon, goat feta, arugula, frisée, grapes, jalapeño mint vinaigrette
$14.00
THE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, house made blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, marinated tomatoes, caramelized onions, croutons, bacon & a sunny side egg
$14.00
Wichcraft
all sandwiches and burgers are served with your choice of fries, 2199 salad, chopped romaine, ngerling potatoes or market vegetables
THE KENNEDY CLUB
braised tender chicken, bacon, white cheddar, garlic feta aioli, tomato relish & iceberg lettuce, served on a Cobs turkish loaf
$15.00
QUACK STACK
duck cont, challah bread, smoked mozzarella, tomato relish, lime hoisin glaze, arugula
$16.00
CALAMARI PO’BOY
fried calamari, avocado mango salsa, black bean hot and sour sauce, Cobs sweet roll, lime hoisin
$15.00
AVOCADO SANDWICH
avocado, tomato, arugula, pickled onion, salsa verde marinated chickpeas, Cobs country grain
$15.00
PULLED PORK ROLL
house made pulled pork, BBQ sauce, mozzarella & pickled onion served on a Cobs sweet roll
$15.00
ALL BEEF CLASSIC
Wellington County beef burger on a Cobs sesame bun, garlic feta aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle
$15.00
KENNEDY BURGER
Wellington County beef, garlic feta aioli, horseradish butter, tomato relish, lettuce & sliced pickles
$17.00
ADD IT ON:
caramelized onions, bacon, white cheddar, brie, mozzarella, tomato relish, guacamole, pulled pork or pork belly
$3.00
BEST IN THE WEST STEAK SANDWICH
flat iron steak, black and tan onion rings, goat cheese, salsa verde, tomato relish, served on Turkish loaf
$17.00
Entrées
CHEF’S MAC & CHEESE
porcini asiago cream sauce, shiitake, button & cremini mushrooms topped with lemon thyme crumb & trufe oil
$18.00
CHICKEN & CORNBREAD
fried buttermilk chicken, blueberry jalapeño cornbread, ginger bourbon syrup, coleslaw
$20.00
DUCK BUCATINI
duck cont, roasted garlic, snap peas, caramelized onion, cherry tomatoes, arugula
$18.00
TUNA NIÇOISE
tuna, potatoes, marinated beans, olive tapenade, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeño mint vinaigrette
$22.00
HOISIN SHORT RIB
boneless short rib, nappa cabbage slaw, fried onion
$22.00
STEAK FRITES
12oz center cut boneless ribeye, salsa verde, hollandaise, frites
$30.00
Pizzas
PULLED PORK
BBQ sauce, pulled pork, mozzarella, jalepeño, marinated tomato, crispy onion & cilantro
$17.00
SPINACH, BACON & BRIE
garlic cream sauce, spinach, bacon, double cream brie, mozzarella, chili akes & fresh herbs
$16.00
PBP
pear, blue cheese, pecans, asiago, fresh thyme, caramelized onion, pickled onion & honey drizzle
$15.00
SUMMER DAZE
salsa verde, marinated tomato, buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, chili akes, arugula, reduced balsamic
$17.00
TRADITIONAL
tomato sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, roasted garlic, asiago & fresh herbs
$15.00
SPICY DERB
tomato sauce, spiced chicken,banana peppers, pickled onion, bacon, mozzarella, chili oil & fresh cilantro
$17.00
MARGHERITA
tomato sauce, marinated buffalo mozzarella, oregano, cherry tomato salsa, torn basil, roasted garlic, salt & pepper
$15.00
Gluten free crust available upon request.
$2.00
Sides
chef’s mac & cheese
$7.00
black & tan onion rings
$6.00
french fries
$5.00
sweet potato fries
$5.00
market vegetables
$5.00
bean cassoulet
$5.00
jalapeño cornbread
$3.00
chicken gravy
$2.00
garlic feta
$2.00
house wing dip
$2.00
Draughts MENU - The Kennedy Public House
KENNEDY LAGER
Ontario Craft Lager
$6.00
KRONENBERG
French Pale Lager
$7.75
KRONENBERG BLANC
French White Beer
$7.75
SOMERSBY
Danish Apple Cider
$7.75
MILL ST ORGANIC
Ontario Craft Lager
$7.00
MILL ST Tankhouse
Ontario Craft Ale
$7.00
ALEXANDER KEITH'S
Nova Scotia Pale Ale
$7.00
STELLA ARTOIS
Belgium Lager
$7.75
ROLLING ROCK
American Extra Pale Lager
$7.00
GUINNESS
Guinness Irish Stout
$8.00
STEAM WHISTLE
Ontario Premium Pilsner
$7.00
CONDUCTOR’S CRAFT
Ontario Craft Pale Ale
$7.00
FLYING MONKEYS AMBER ALE
Ontario Craft Ale
$7.00
Bottles
ERDINGER ALKOHOLFREI
non-alcoholic
$5.00
COORS LIGHT
$6.00
MGD
$6.00
BUDWEISER
$6.00
BUD LIGHT
$6.00
FRUILI STAWBERRY
$6.25
ST. AMBROISE OATMEAL STOUT
$6.50
ST. AMBROISE APIRICOT WHEAT
$6.50
ERDINGER DUNKEL WEISSBIER
$6.50
HEINEKEN
$6.75
CORONA
$6.75
ZYWIEC 500ml Bottle
$7.00
Tall Cans
STEIGL GRAPEFRUIT RADLER
$7.00
RED RACER IPA
$6.50
CREEMORE LAGER
$7.25
STIEGL
$7.25
PABST BLUE RIBBON
$5.75
LOWENBRAU
$6.50
NICKEL BROOK GLUTEN FREE
$6.50
Wine
WHITE
ROCKWAY VINEYARDS, RENDEZVOUS WHITE 2012
Ontario
6oz
$7.00
9oz
$10.00
Bottle
$28.00
SALVATERRA, PINOT GRIGIO 2012
Italy
6oz
$8.50
9oz
$12.00
Bottle
$35.00
TILIA, TORRENTES 2012
Argentina
6oz
$8.50
9oz
$12.00
Bottle
$35.00
ECHEVERRIA, SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
Chile
6oz
$9.00
9oz
$12.50
Bottle
$36.00
CATTAIL CREEK, SIMPLY STAINLESS CHARDONNAY 2012
Ontario
6oz
$10.00
9oz
$14.00
Bottle
$40.00
GREENLANE, ROSE 2012
Ontario
6oz
$10.00
9oz
$14.00
Bottle
$40.00
TOASTED HEAD, VINTAGE CHARDONNAY 2012
California
6oz
$11.00
9oz
$15.00
Bottle
$43.00
PASCOJA, TERRE ALFIERI, ARNEIS 2009
Italy
Bottle
$50.00
DOMAINE DU CARROU, SANCERRE 2012
France
Bottle
$60.00
GREENLANE, CHARDONNAY ‘SUR LIE’ 2010
Ontario
Bottle
$70.00
RED
ROCKWAY VINEYARDS RENDEZVOUS RED 2012
Ontario
6oz
$7.00
9oz
$10.00
Bottle
$28.00
BLACK RIVER, MALBEC 2013
Argentina
6oz
$9.00
9oz
$12.50
Bottle
$36.00
BUTTERFIELD STATION, MERLOT 2012
California
6oz
$9.00
9oz
$12.50
Bottle
$36.00
ECHEVERRIA, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011
Chile
6oz
$9.00
9oz
$12.50
Bottle
$36.00
DOWN TO EARTH, RED 2012
Africa
6oz
$9.50
9oz
$13.50
Bottle
$38.00
CHATEAU DU RUTH, COTE DU RHONE 2011
France
6oz
$10.00
9oz
$14.00
Bottle
$40.00
MISSION HILL, PINOT NOIR 2011
BC, Canada
6oz
$10.00
9oz
$14.00
Bottle
$40.00
BODEGAS VALLEMAYOR, RIOJA ALTA
Spain
6oz
$10.00
9oz
$14.00
Bottle
$40.00
RUFFINO FATTORIA DI GRIGNANO, CHIANTI 2007
Italy
Bottle
$45.00
GREENLANE, CABERNET FRANC 2012
Ontario
Bottle
$55.00
DOMAINE TOURNON, MATHILDA SHIRAZ 2011
Australia
Bottle
$55.00
MARISCO, PINOT NOIR 2011
New Zeland
Bottle
$58.00
SPERI, VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO 2010
Italy
Bottle
$60.00
BERINGER KNIGHTS VALLEY, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
California
Bottle
$70.00
ST INNOCENT, VILLAGES CUVEE PINOT NOIR 2011
Oregon
Bottle
$70.00
OAK RIDGE, MOSS ROXX ANCIENT VINE ZINFANDEL 2010
California
Bottle
$85.00
SPARKLING AND DESSERT
MASACHS, MAS FI CAVA BRUT
Spain
Glass
$9.00
Bottle
$36.00
TENUTA SANTOME, PROSECCO BRUT DOC
Italy
Bottle
$48.00
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN, BRUT CHAMPAGNE
France
Bottle
$130.00
GREENLANE, RIESLING ICE WINE
Ontario
Glass
$12.00
Bottle
$45.00
GRAHAM’S, 10YR OLD TAWNY PORT
Portugal
Glass
$10.00
Bottle
$96.00
Malturnatives
CRABBIES ORIGINAL ALCOHOLIC GINGER BEER
500ml Bottle
$7.00
BRICKWORKS CIDER
500ml Can
$7.00
Martinis & Cocktails
MARTINIS
COSMO
Smirnoff Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry & Lime Juice, Cranberries
$8.50
BIRTHDAY CAKE
Pearl Cake Vodka, Godiva, White Chocolate, Galliano, Sprinkles
$8.50
FRENCH
Chambord, Smirnoff Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Prosecco, Pineapple Slice
$8.50
SUNNYSIDE
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Malibu, Pineapple Juice, Lychee Fruit
$8.50
JUNCTION
Malibu, Melon Liqueur, Chambord, Jagermeister, Pineapple Juice, Pineapple Slice
$8.50
LYCHEE LEE
Smirnoff Vodka, Lychee Liqueur, Prosecco, Lychee Fruit
$8.50
POMTINI
Pomegranate Liqueur, Smirnoff Vodka, Triple Sec, Orange Wheel
$8.50
LEMONDROP
Smirnoff Citrus Vodka, Limoncello, Lemon Juice, Sugar Rim
$8.50
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB
Smirnoff Vodka, Smirnoff Vanilla, Vodka, Strawberry Preserve, Rhubarb, Syrup, Lemon Juice, Prosecco
$8.50
GRAPEFRUIT BASIL
Smirnoff Vodka, Muddled Basil, Grapefruit Juice
$8.50
GRAND DERBY
Bulleit Bourbon, Orange Liqueur, Orange and Lemon Juice, Sugar Rim
$8.50
COCKTAILS
PICK ME UP
Smirnoff Vodka, Khalua, Baileys, Espresso
$8.50
CUCUMBER MELON
Pearl Cucumber Vodka, Melon Liquer, Muddled Basil, Pineapple Juice
$8.50
DARK AND BITTER STORM
Spicebox Whiskey, Lime Juice, Bitters, Crabbies Original Ginger Beer
$8.50
BOURBON PEACH ICED TEA
House Made Iced Tea, Bulleit Bourbon, Peach Liqueur, Lemon, Sugar
$8.50
CANADIAN OLD FASHIONED
Crown Royal Black, Maple Syrup, Bitters, Orange Peel
$8.50
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
Muddled Fresh Strawberries and Mint, Captain Morgan White Rum, Fresh Lemonade
$8.50
CHERRY WHISKEY SMASH
Jack Daniels, Dissarono Amaretto, Ginger Liqueur, Maraschino Cherries, Cola
$8.50
MARGARITA
Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Salt Rim
$8.50
BLUEBERRY THYME COLLINS
Tanqueray Gin, Lemon Juice, Thyme, Blueberries, Sugar, Sparkling Water
$8.50
PREMIUM COCKTAILS
BOBBY KENNEDY
Rebel Reserve Bourbon, Cherry Brandy, Benedictine, Sweet Vermouth, Orange
$12.00
RHUBARB ELDERFLOWER MOJITO
Elderower Liqueur, Captain Morgan’s Rum, Rhubarb Syrup, Muddled Mint, Fresh Lime, Sparkling Water
$12.00
GINGER’S LOST ISLAND
Cha Cha Cha Mezcal, Ginger Liqueur, Cinnamon, Cardamon, Agave Nectar, Apple and Lime Juice
$12.00
MOJITO
Captain Morgan's Rum, Muddled Mint , Fresh Lime, Sugar, Sparkling Water
$12.00
KENNEDY MANHATTAN
Ezra Brooks, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Whisky Soaked Cherry
$12.00
COFFEE
REGULAR
$3.00
DECAF
$3.00
ESPRESSO
$4.00
CAPPUCCINO
$4.50
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2 ratings & 2 reviews
By Esjogren19
April 30, 2017
By mkshft
October 2, 2014
Literally the worst service ive ever experienced. Have come here for years with my family and there has been a transition in staff, now while i come on date night with my wife we watch the staff drink booze rather than serve tables. Avoid this place, its not what it used to be.
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Had an excellent ...
Had an excellent time tonight at the Kennedy Public House. From the attentive hostess, to our excellent server Andrew, I'm very delighted with our choice to eat here tonight. The food was delicious, our server Andrew was extremely attentive to our table, and the atmosphere is great. A small detail, but the chef's choice to add lime to the coleslaw accompanying my Kennedy burger was incredible - just enough bitter to counter the often rich taste that creamy coleslaws usually have.
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