Esquire Restaurant - Scarborough

Aidin Atabak (10 reviews)

3 Nov 2026

Source: Google

5.0

I visited Esquire Restaurant in Scarborough a few days ago, based on a recommendation from a friend, and I’m really glad I did! The food was delicious, and the staff were friendly, welcoming, and provided great service. One of the things I particularly enjoyed was the beautiful Greek music playing in the background, which created a lovely and relaxing atmosphere. It made the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, I had a wonderful time and was very happy with my visit. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good food, great service, and a pleasant atmosphere. I would happily visit again!

S D (22 reviews)

31 Oct 2026

Source: Google

1.0

Heart of the city, running a business with no debit or credit card payment option. Futher they have a non bank ATM inside the premise with $1.50 fee to withdraw cash. This is unacceptable as you are forcing customers to ATM which is a malpractise. Food is decent but not worth another visit. Who runs a business with cash only payment option, even a convenient store accepts debit payment with 0.25 service charge. Please ADD Cash Only Esquire on your glow sign board.

Mehrshad G.d (19 reviews)

30 Oct 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Excellent, excellent excellent Anvita the in front and Abo were super nice and they are always nice We come here almost every day. Excellent service. Great food will be back again and again. Can’t get enough of these people. Anu and Anita amazing people 🙌

Restaurant response

Response added on 30 Oct 2026

Mehrshad, we're so grateful for your loyalty - it means everything to have regulars like you who keep coming back. We can't wait to see you again soon.

Fee's Adventures (605 reviews)

25 Oct 2026

Source: Google

4.7

Esquire is a staple in the neighbourhood, always delivering delicious food. Spacious restaurant with friendly staff. The only reason why we cannot give it five stars because the food always takes so long, so be prepared to wait after placing an order.

Restaurant response

Response added on 25 Oct 2026

We really appreciate you coming in and taking the time to share this feedback, Fee. We hear you on the wait times and we're working on tightening things up in the kitchen - hope to see you back soon.

Olivia Akena (13 reviews)

22 Oct 2026

Source: Google

1.0

If I could give 0 stars I would. Racially profiled a kid for a fake $100 with zero proof this person knew the bill was fake. Posted this person's image all over social media over a hamburger. I will be avoiding this establishment at all costs and I reccomend you all do the same. All of this over losing like $45. What a scummy slimey restaurant.

Restaurant response

Response added on 22 Oct 2026

Hi Olivia, I have all the proof and videos from 3 stores where he goes and does the same thing. We don’t post anything if we are not sure. Hes a young kid we are here trying to make things right and teach him not to do it again and apologize and his parents should know about this. This is how you keep young kids on track if not he could go in the wrong path which could lead to hurting himself or someone else. Look into our page we do a lot for the community we are not here for $100 but show the right path. You giving us 1 star and judging us without asking if we have the proof or not that’s a low but we wish you nothing the best. We are here all about second chances and may god be with you and best of luck [email protected]

Salima D (7 reviews)

19 Oct 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Best Greek!! Love at first bite ❤️❤️❤️

lindsey S (3 reviews)

12 Oct 2026

Source: Google

5.0

So yummy! I love it. Great portions. Wish they took debit

Restaurant response

Response added on 13 Oct 2026

Lindsey, thank you so much for the five stars - we really appreciate you coming in and so glad you loved the food. We'd love to see you back soon, and thanks for the note about debit - we're actually working on that.

Charlie Jerome (37 reviews)

12 Oct 2026

Source: Google

4.7

Prices might seem high for the “dinner” options but the portions are generous. Chill, clean atmosphere. Cash only

Restaurant response

Response added on 12 Oct 2026

Charlie, we really appreciate you coming in and taking the time to share your thoughts with others. We hope to see you back at Esquire soon.

John Mourtzis (27 reviews)

12 Oct 2026

Source: Google

1.3

I expected much better. Wasn’t worth the drive from Niagara Falls for Greek food.

MD Singh (312 reviews)

8 Oct 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Really pleased that the meat is NOT halal here. I don’t eat halal meat because it is sacrificial and so I’m glad that they use high quality meat here, meaning non-halal. Will definitely be back.

Restaurant response

Response added on 8 Oct 2026

MD, we really appreciate you coming in and we're so glad you enjoyed the meal - we take our sourcing seriously and it shows. Hope to see you back at Esquire soon.

Morres Chelebi (32 reviews)

3 Oct 2026

Source: Google

1.0

Absolutely horrible service. Drove 40 minutes and the clown tells me it’s cash only, then asks me to order online but it costs a lot more, I told him I drove with wife and kid, no heart don’t support this place .

Heather Marryann DIY (40 reviews)

29 Sep 2026

Source: Google

5.0

When we drive through and need a good meal we always stop here. The food is delicious. Great prices too. Lots of food. Large dining area.

Restaurant response

Response added on 29 Sep 2026

Heather, thank you so much for the support - it means everything to us that Esquire is your go-to spot. We can't wait to see you next time you're passing through.

GTA Home Services Brokerage (298 reviews)

28 Sep 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Staff was incredible and customer service was great! Always love the food when I come here!

Restaurant response

Response added on 29 Sep 2026

We really appreciate you coming in and so glad you're enjoying the food - that means everything to us. Hope to see you back soon.

N Si (14 reviews)

25 Sep 2026

Source: Google

4.7

First time here. Tried falafel it was a bit over cooked but I liked it. I like the table chairs. Very clean. Nice atmosphere Salad was fresh salad dressing was good sauce was also good! Fries was tasty overall Great food ! Will come back try something new.

Restaurant response

Response added on 25 Sep 2026

N, we're so glad you enjoyed your first visit and we really appreciate the feedback on the falafel - we'll make sure it's perfect next time. We can't wait to see you back in to try something new.

Niki Belegrinis (22 reviews)

24 Sep 2026

Source: Google

1.0

Don’t eat here. I’m telling you as a Greek myself there are so many better options for real Greek food—this is not one of them. I first started going to Esquires in 2009, sometimes 3–4 times a week. After today, this is officially the last time I will ever order from here. My food today was garbage. The meat was overcooked and completely flavourless. The fries were clearly fried multiple times—hard, dry, and inedible. The feta was also missing from my salad. I spoke with the manager, who asked me to send photos. His response was: “That looks normal to be honest. How can I make you happy?” I literally had to send him a video of me banging on a French fry for him to understand that it was hard. The manager argued that nothing has changed, that Esquires has been around since 1981, and that they still use the same suppliers. But your supplier isn’t the one cooking your food. Your supplier isn’t the one seasoning the meat, frying the fries, or putting the food together. The fact that your supplier hasn’t changed doesn’t mean the quality of what is being served hasn’t changed. He also insisted that everything looked normal and explained that their seasoned employees and cooks have been marinating and preparing the food for more than 15 years. I told him that if I cared enough at that point, I would drive to Esquires and have him taste the food himself—because you cannot determine how tough or overcooked meat is, or whether something is completely flavourless, simply by looking at a photo. Unless you have superpowers? I told him to look at his own reviews, specifically the reviews complaining about the decline in quality. He agreed that there are reviews making those complaints. So while he maintains that nothing has changed, even he acknowledged that customers are noticing and commenting on the quality. And yes, I mixed my salad in a Tupperware container because I like my salad well mixed. Rather than simply acknowledging that there was barely any feta, he had the audacity to tell me that when you mix a salad in a Tupperware container, the cheese gets stuck on top. 😂 As a Greek who makes homemade Greek salad with feta multiple times a week, I found that explanation pretty hilarious. Cheap is cheap. At the very end, he offered to “make it better” by giving me fries or something else. Keep the fries, Esquires. I can get tastier fries from McDonalds. If the quality, portions, or preparation have changed, just acknowledge it. Don’t tell a customer that clearly overcooked, flavourless meat and rock-hard fries are “normal.” I’ve now wasted far too much time going back and forth over a meal that should have been straightforward. I’m going to order myself a new dinner somewhere else. My call wasn’t to get new food or reimbursed, but to inform them that the quality was poor. All the best, Esquires!

Mehrdad T (28 reviews)

22 Sep 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Food is good and fresh prices are good staff is friendly I will be honest the quality is not like 15 years ago when I first went here but still very good Would definitely recommend

Restaurant response

Response added on 23 Sep 2026

Mehrdad, we're so glad you came back and still enjoy what we're doing - your loyalty over all these years means everything to us. We hope to see you at the table again soon.

Sophia Fadus

21 Sep 2026

Source: Google

1.0

This place USED to be good, the food is bland and tasteless, the potatoes are just boiled, the rice is meh, the chicken is ok. The “tzatziki” is watery and pure garlic. I get why people are still going to this place, bigger portions than the competition, that’s it

Michael L (578 reviews)

19 Sep 2026

Source: Google

5.0

They were part of a community event... Staff were friendly and the gyro was delicious!

Restaurant response

Response added on 25 Sep 2026

Michael, we're so glad you stopped by for the event and that the gyro hit the spot - thank you for the kind words. We'd love to see you back in soon.

Shelly D. (17 reviews)

15 Sep 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Excellent food and service. The food was fresh and the falafel was tasty and crispy. Lalit was very hospitable. Will be back for sure.

Restaurant response

Response added on 15 Sep 2026

Shelly, thank you so much for the kind words - we really appreciate you coming in and we're thrilled Lalit took such good care of you. We can't wait to see you again soon.

Mireille Hakimian (56 reviews)

13 Sep 2026

Source: Google

1.3

Although the souvlaki skewers taste fine, the sandwiches you make always come out soggy filthy inedible. You can’t hold it or touch it . Third time we have thrown away the food .

Arjana Osmani (14 reviews)

13 Sep 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Amazing food come back for sure

Restaurant response

Response added on 13 Sep 2026

Arjana, we're so glad you enjoyed your meal and we can't wait to see you back here soon.

Christina Werdina (6 reviews)

11 Sep 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Amazing food and staff! 10/10 would recommend.

Restaurant response

Response added on 12 Sep 2026

Christina, we're so grateful for the love - it means everything to us that you had such a great experience. Can't wait to see you back at the table soon.

Chris Rahim (21 reviews)

11 Sep 2026

Source: Google

5.0

The best greek food in Toronto. They never let me down and have been my go to spot for years. So glad they opened this location!

Restaurant response

Response added on 11 Sep 2026

Chris, we're so grateful for your loyalty over the years - it means everything to have guests like you who keep coming back. We can't wait to see you at the new spot soon.

Marina Werdina (16 reviews)

11 Sep 2026

Source: Google

5.0

A classic in town for good reason! Never disappoints!! Been coming here since I was a kid and the quality is incredible! Would highly recommend!

Restaurant response

Response added on 11 Sep 2026

Marina, we're so glad you came in and grateful for your loyalty over all these years - it means everything to have guests like you who've grown up with us. We can't wait to see you next time you're around.

Eccentric Limited

9 Sep 2026

Source: Google

5.0

good food

Restaurant response

Response added on 10 Sep 2026

We really appreciate you coming in, and we're so glad you enjoyed the meal. Hope to see you back at Esquire soon.