Friends' Recommendations - Ruth's Chris/ Drake/ Marlowe

some of my friends asked me to recommend the below restaurants here.. i haven't been to these restaurants before.. & below r actually reviews from my friends.. ^_^

Ruth's Chris Steak House
Address: Hilton Toronto Hotel, 145 Richmond Street, West Toronto
Phone: (416) 955-1455
Open daily from 5:00 p.m.
Lunch served Monday through Friday in December.

tried the followings:
Onion soup.. pretty good, very rich in flavor
Sizzlin’ Blue Crab Cakes.. they used real crabmeat
Sirloin steak with veggie.. very soft & juicy.. not all of the western restaurants will marinate the steak, but they did it in Ruth's Chris..

ordered the steak in medium rare.. & it was cooked outside & had a pink centre..
most of the places would just give us medium or well done even we ordered medium rare..

the sizzling plate was full of melted butter.. had a strong smell & it's tasty..
they actually suggested that, if you think your steak is too pink inside, simply cook it on your plate.. as it is very hot.. the size of the steak was "huge", it's actually a portion for two people..

it's around $50 per dish, which was expensive.. but worths trying..
as the steak will melt in your mouth!!

Drake Hotel
Address: 1150 Queen Street West, Toronto
Phone: (416) 531-5042

Atmosphere and environment is awesome, the food is ok.. not too expensive..
their Lounge is cool too..


Marlowe Restaurant & Wine Bar
Address: 155 York Boulevard, Unit 1, Richmond Hill
Phone: (905) 771-8645

the decoration is nice, atmosphere is good..

tried the followings:
Wings (one pound).. which were so-so.. not worth to try
Roast Prime Rib (small cut=10 oz, medium cut = 12 oz).. really really good
Cappuccino.. really good
Baileys Crème Brulee.. excellent in presentation and it's so yummy!! & it's on the house.. free!!

they have chef's recommendation & it got lamb, too.. but, haven't tried..
after 10:30p.m. every night, there will be a small dance floor for guests to dance..

it's worth to try.. especially the crème brulee.. Soooooo....GOOD!!!

for more info/reviews on Marlowe, please visit Marz's blog..