Reserve Your Spot at The House
Reserve your table at The House for lunch, dinner, or drinks. Choose your party size, date, and time below to secure your reservation through OpenTable.
The Table
Our kitchen celebrates seasonal, European-inspired cooking shaped by Ontario ingredients and classical technique. Fresh meats are sourced mainly from within an hour’s drive of the restaurant, with seasonal produce guiding the menu throughout the year. Much of what reaches the table begins in-house, from cured olives and handmade sausages to fermented pickles, sauces, preserves, and garnishes.
The menu balances heritage and invention, with dishes such as Nova Scotia bluefin tuna tartare, duck confit, braised lamb shank, and vegan mushroom Wellington, each prepared with patience, craft, and respect for the ingredients.
A historic Toronto social house.
Built in 1898, the Comstock Building has been part of downtown Toronto for more than a century, with a history of restaurants, breweries, and neighbourhood
gathering spaces.
Today, the McGrath family has brought it back to life as House of McGrath, a destination for refined dining, in-house brewed beer, live local music, and the spirit of old Toronto. Come with friends or come alone. There is always a seat at the table.
In-House Brewing & Bar
All our beer is brewed in-house using traditional methods, including decoction mashing, open fermentation, and whole cone hops.
Brewmaster Jeff Kurkowski draws from Czech and German styles, along with forgotten recipes found in historical brewing manuals, creating beers that are classic in spirit, carefully made, and rooted in the building’s brewing heritage.
The brewery and kitchen are closely connected. Our beers are served alongside the menu and, in select dishes, become part of the cooking itself, from lager mustard made with local mustard seed to Irish beef stew enriched with stout and lamb shank braised with pilsner.
Beyond the brewery, the bar offers a carefully selected wine list and a cocktail program shaped by the character of the house. Guests can enjoy an Old Fashioned finished under maplewood smoke, a McGrath Martini with house-cured olives, or wines from small-scale producers across Spain, Italy, France, and Argentina.
Stay for the Evening
House of McGrath unfolds across two distinct levels, each offering its own atmosphere and experience. After dinner, continue the evening in the intimate lower lounge, where live performances from local Toronto musicians, handcrafted cocktails, and classic games create a lively yet welcoming setting.
Whether you're stopping in for a relaxed drink after dinner or planning a night that carries on well into the evening, House of McGrath is designed for moments that linger long after the last course is served.