Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
331 Reviews
- Thursday6–11 PM
- Friday6 PM–2 AM
- Saturday6 PM–2 AM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday6–11 PM
About the Business
Founder Restaurant on Dundas West Toronto | Founder Restaurant is a must-try dining destination, offering a modern twist on globally-inspired dishes. From casual to elegant settings, our chef's expertly crafted menus will take your palate on an amazing journey. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a special occasion, Founder has something for everyone.
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Call Us
+16473481282
1282 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X7
Hours
- Thursday6–11 PM
- Friday6 PM–2 AM
- Saturday6 PM–2 AM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday6–11 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Curbside pickup
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Wi-Fi
- Transgender safe space
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Happy hour food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Washroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Bar on-site
- Outdoor seating
- Late-night food
- Upscale
- Great cocktails
Recommended Reviews
Anthony S
23.10.2023
Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Can’t say enough good things about Founder. Cocktails are fabulous but the dark horse is the food - Chef Kendall is very talented and his dishes are not only super tasty, but he incorporates interesting twists into them as well. If you are a foodie this is the place to check out in the west-endFor more great eats around Toronto, check out my feed @instantonium on Instagram
sandra c
20.10.2023
Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Went with a party of 8 and tried almost everything on the menu. It was all excellent : the mushroom fresh rolls, Brussels sprouts, beef rib and tasty take on fried chicken real stood out. The sauce for the gnocchi tasted home made. Great take on arugula salad with the addition of fennel. Loved all of it. Space was very “New York.” I would recommend and will go back. Thank you chef.
Amelia Chand
03.09.2023
Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
The founder is a very dark, and curated space. The tables are spaced out well, so that you can still hear conversations with your party.We went for dinner and had wanted to try the tasting menu, but unfortunately we’re told that the entire table would have to order it. (I guess this makes sense since it is tapas style). Ordered off the A-La-Carte menu instead.The drinks we ordered unfortunately were very ice heavy and not so flavourful (so maybe avoid the Vice City and Easy Tiger).I tried the oysters (and would recommend—they were fresh and spicy), the crab rolls (would not recommend, they were very mayo heavy), the gnocchi and the bass were great (and would recommend if you want a filling dinner). The grilled octopus unfortunately was overdone.I found this place to be overpriced for the quality of food we received. There were some hits and misses. If you come here during the week and get the tasting menu, then there’s more value. Our server was great too, and ensured we got what we needed in a timely manner.
Liyan
24.07.2023
Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Great bar with good vibes. Their snack/food list looked great too. I only got to try the green curry fried chicken, but it was delish
Erez Zevulunov
23.07.2023
Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Lets begin with the cool space and nice atmosphere when you walk in.The staff is very nice and accommodating.With our party we had a bit of everything in our group.The drinks and cocktails were very good and was the highlight of the night. They had a great presentation and taste.For dinner we ordered half the menu to see what was going on.The oysters were excellent and tasty. Best dish of the night.The lobster roll was off the hook but there were 2 tiny bites and seriously not worth the $30The gnocchi was incredible and very filling, one of the best dishes.Octopus was another miss with the small piece very chewy at one end and burnt on the other.The lamb ribs were half fat and again not happy with that.The shishito peppers were very good and was a crowd pleaser.The steak tartare was also very good and was my favorite dish of the night.At the end the night out was $150 a person and not even a meal. The quality for the most part was good, some missed dishes, service was good.I would only come here for the cocktails at best. Not sure if it was a night off but I had higher hopes based on previous posting.Maybe its the new winter menu?
Kimberly S
22.07.2023
Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Very accommodating cocktail bar and restaurant. Arrived just as the kitchen was closing and they allowed us to order quickly and was served exceptionally fast. Beautiful, simple and elegant interior - would be perfect for a private party. Bartender (who’s name I didn’t get) was so friendly and open to chat! Loved this spot for a night cap!
Madison MacLeod
22.07.2023
Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Fabulous food & exquisite cocktails. The bartender/cocktail menu curator Ben, was amazing at mixing us up surprise cocktails based on our preferences (even non-alc options). He was a pleasure to learn from and he has a great assortment of Amaro liquors. I’d highly recommend the chefs choice tasting menu if it is available when you visit - everything was delicious!
Sheldon Rodrigues
19.07.2023
Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
The Food, the service and the atmosphere were all top notch at the Founder. My wife and I went to celebrate our wedding anniversary at the Founder and we were so glad that we chose this restaurant. The fried chicken in green curry which was their special on the day was just incredibly delicious. We ended up ordering another round of it. We also enjoyed the oysters and short rib, my wife had some sparkling wine and I tried their mescal old fashioned which was a very well made and well balanced cocktail. Our server was exceptional too, he gave us our space, but also knew to be there when we needed something. All in all it was a splendid experience at the Founder. Highly recommended!!!
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1282 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X7
Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar