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.
BAKED BRIE
triple crème brie, crostini, seasonal accompaniments
SPICED CALAMARI
fried calamari strips, avocado mango salsa, black bean, hot sour sauce
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
CREAM OF MUSHROOM
trufe scented
DAILY SOUP
Ask your server for today’s creation
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
PULLED PORK ROLL
house made pulled pork, BBQ sauce, mozzarella & pickled onion served on a Cobs sweet roll
CALAMARI PO’BOY
fried calamari, avocado mango salsa, black bean hot and sour sauce, Cobs sweet roll, lime hoisin
AVOCADO SANDWICH
avocado, tomato, arugula, pickled onion, salsa verde marinated chickpeas, Cobs country grain
ALL BEEF CLASSIC
Wellington County beef burger on a Cobs sesame bun, garlic feta aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle
Make it a KENNEDY BURGER
Wellington County beef, garlic feta aioli, horseradish butter, tomato relish, lettuce & sliced pickles
ADD IT ON
caramelized onions, bacon, white cheddar, brie, mozzarella, tomato relish, guacamole, pulled pork or pork belly
CHEF’S BREAKFAST
jalapeño blueberry cornbread, bean cassoulet, house made sausage, 2 poached eggs, mint scented hollandaise, tomato relish and hashbrowns
PEACHES & CREAM FRENCH TOAST
mascarpone, peaches, blueberry maple syrup
WAKE & BAKE
3 egg omlette lled & baked with pepper ragu, pulled pork, white cheddar & crostini. Topped with fried onions, and hash browns
THE BENEDICT
2 poached eggs on top of a toasted baguette, peameal bacon, hollandaise, hashbrowns
KENNEDY BENEDICT
Cobs 7 grain country loaf topped with wilted spinach, pork belly, 2 poached eggs & mint scented hollandaise, served with hashbrowns
BANANA BREAD
freshly baked banana bread served with fresh fruit
SALMON LATKAS
smoked salmon, shredded potato, pickled onions, shredded cucumber apple slaw & lime
ancho sour cream
CLASSIC BREAKFAST
2 eggs cooked any way you choose, choice of bacon, peameal or house made sausage, hash browns and toasted baguette
WEEKLY FEATURE BREAKFAST SANDWICH
served with hashbrowns, ask server for details
BREAKFAST SIDES
2199 SALAD
spring mix, fresh seasonal fruits, Belgian endive, topped with house spiced macadamias & choice of creamy pear or apricot vinaigrette
CHOPPED ROMAINE
romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, palm hearts, fried artichokes, asiago, fried capers, Parmesan tuille, crisp prosciutto
THE STEAK & TOMATO
Wellington County flat iron steak, hot house tomatoes, fried artichokes, goat cheese, olive tapenade, tomato relish & pickled ginger mignonette
5 SPICE WATERMELON
five spice watermelon, goat feta, arugula, frisée, grapes, jalapeño mint vinaigrette
THE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, house made blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, marinated tomatoes, caramelized onions, croutons, bacon & a sunny side egg
BAKED BRIE
triple crème brie, crostini, seasonal accompaniments
SPICED CALAMARI
fried calamari strips, avocado mango salsa, black bean, hot sour sauce
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
please ask your server for todays selection
HOTMESS POUTINE
French fries, chicken gravy, Quebec curds, green onion, spiced ground pork, chicken crackling, horseradish
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
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
ADD
DAILY SOUP
Ask your server for today’s creation
CREAM OF MUSHROOM
trufe scented
2199 SALAD
spring mix, fresh seasonal fruits, Belgian endive, topped with house spiced macadamias & choice of creamy pear or apricot vinaigrette
CHOPPED ROMAINE
romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, palm hearts, fried artichokes, asiago, fried capers, parmesan tuille & crisp prosciutto
THE STEAK & TOMATO
flat iron steak, hot house tomatoes, fried artichokes, goat cheese, olive tapenade, tomato relish & blueberry mignonette
5 SPICE WATERMELON
five spice watermelon, goat feta, arugula, frisée, grapes, jalapeño mint vinaigrette
THE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, house made blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, marinated tomatoes, caramelized onions, croutons, bacon & a sunny side egg
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
QUACK STACK
duck cont, challah bread, smoked mozzarella, tomato relish, lime hoisin glaze, arugula
CALAMARI PO’BOY
fried calamari, avocado mango salsa, black bean hot and sour sauce, Cobs sweet roll, lime hoisin
AVOCADO SANDWICH
avocado, tomato, arugula, pickled onion, salsa verde marinated chickpeas, Cobs country grain
PULLED PORK ROLL
house made pulled pork, BBQ sauce, mozzarella & pickled onion served on a Cobs sweet roll
ALL BEEF CLASSIC
Wellington County beef burger on a Cobs sesame bun, garlic feta aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle
KENNEDY BURGER
Wellington County beef, garlic feta aioli, horseradish butter, tomato relish, lettuce & sliced pickles
ADD IT ON:
caramelized onions, bacon, white cheddar, brie, mozzarella, tomato relish, guacamole, pulled pork or pork belly
BEST IN THE WEST STEAK SANDWICH
flat iron steak, black and tan onion rings, goat cheese, salsa verde, tomato relish, served on Turkish loaf
CHEF’S MAC & CHEESE
porcini asiago cream sauce, shiitake, button & cremini mushrooms topped with lemon thyme crumb & trufe oil
CHICKEN & CORNBREAD
fried buttermilk chicken, blueberry jalapeño cornbread, ginger bourbon syrup, coleslaw
DUCK BUCATINI
duck cont, roasted garlic, snap peas, caramelized onion, cherry tomatoes, arugula
TUNA NIÇOISE
tuna, potatoes, marinated beans, olive tapenade, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeño mint vinaigrette
HOISIN SHORT RIB
boneless short rib, nappa cabbage slaw, fried onion
STEAK FRITES
12oz center cut boneless ribeye, salsa verde, hollandaise, frites
PULLED PORK
BBQ sauce, pulled pork, mozzarella, jalepeño, marinated tomato, crispy onion & cilantro
SPINACH, BACON & BRIE
garlic cream sauce, spinach, bacon, double cream brie, mozzarella, chili akes & fresh herbs
PBP
pear, blue cheese, pecans, asiago, fresh thyme, caramelized onion, pickled onion & honey drizzle
SUMMER DAZE
salsa verde, marinated tomato, buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, chili akes, arugula, reduced balsamic
TRADITIONAL
tomato sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, roasted garlic, asiago & fresh herbs
SPICY DERB
tomato sauce, spiced chicken,banana peppers, pickled onion, bacon, mozzarella, chili oil & fresh cilantro
MARGHERITA
tomato sauce, marinated buffalo mozzarella, oregano, cherry tomato salsa, torn basil, roasted garlic, salt & pepper
Gluten free crust available upon request.
chef’s mac & cheese
black & tan onion rings
french fries
sweet potato fries
market vegetables
bean cassoulet
jalapeño cornbread
chicken gravy
garlic feta
house wing dip
KENNEDY LAGER
Ontario Craft Lager
KRONENBERG
French Pale Lager
KRONENBERG BLANC
French White Beer
SOMERSBY
Danish Apple Cider
MILL ST ORGANIC
Ontario Craft Lager
MILL ST Tankhouse
Ontario Craft Ale
ALEXANDER KEITH'S
Nova Scotia Pale Ale
STELLA ARTOIS
Belgium Lager
ROLLING ROCK
American Extra Pale Lager
GUINNESS
Guinness Irish Stout
STEAM WHISTLE
Ontario Premium Pilsner
CONDUCTOR’S CRAFT
Ontario Craft Pale Ale
FLYING MONKEYS AMBER ALE
Ontario Craft Ale
ERDINGER ALKOHOLFREI
non-alcoholic
COORS LIGHT
MGD
BUDWEISER
BUD LIGHT
FRUILI STAWBERRY
ST. AMBROISE OATMEAL STOUT
ST. AMBROISE APIRICOT WHEAT
ERDINGER DUNKEL WEISSBIER
HEINEKEN
CORONA
ZYWIEC 500ml Bottle
Tall Cans
STEIGL GRAPEFRUIT RADLER
RED RACER IPA
CREEMORE LAGER
STIEGL
PABST BLUE RIBBON
LOWENBRAU
NICKEL BROOK GLUTEN FREE
WHITE
ROCKWAY VINEYARDS, RENDEZVOUS WHITE 2012
Ontario
SALVATERRA, PINOT GRIGIO 2012
Italy
TILIA, TORRENTES 2012
Argentina
ECHEVERRIA, SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
Chile
CATTAIL CREEK, SIMPLY STAINLESS CHARDONNAY 2012
Ontario
GREENLANE, ROSE 2012
Ontario
TOASTED HEAD, VINTAGE CHARDONNAY 2012
California
PASCOJA, TERRE ALFIERI, ARNEIS 2009
Italy
DOMAINE DU CARROU, SANCERRE 2012
France
GREENLANE, CHARDONNAY ‘SUR LIE’ 2010
Ontario
RED
ROCKWAY VINEYARDS RENDEZVOUS RED 2012
Ontario
BLACK RIVER, MALBEC 2013
Argentina
BUTTERFIELD STATION, MERLOT 2012
California
ECHEVERRIA, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011
Chile
DOWN TO EARTH, RED 2012
Africa
CHATEAU DU RUTH, COTE DU RHONE 2011
France
MISSION HILL, PINOT NOIR 2011
BC, Canada
BODEGAS VALLEMAYOR, RIOJA ALTA
Spain
RUFFINO FATTORIA DI GRIGNANO, CHIANTI 2007
Italy
GREENLANE, CABERNET FRANC 2012
Ontario
DOMAINE TOURNON, MATHILDA SHIRAZ 2011
Australia
MARISCO, PINOT NOIR 2011
New Zeland
SPERI, VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO 2010
Italy
BERINGER KNIGHTS VALLEY, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
California
ST INNOCENT, VILLAGES CUVEE PINOT NOIR 2011
Oregon
OAK RIDGE, MOSS ROXX ANCIENT VINE ZINFANDEL 2010
California
SPARKLING AND DESSERT
MASACHS, MAS FI CAVA BRUT
Spain
TENUTA SANTOME, PROSECCO BRUT DOC
Italy
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN, BRUT CHAMPAGNE
France
GREENLANE, RIESLING ICE WINE
Ontario
GRAHAM’S, 10YR OLD TAWNY PORT
Portugal
Malturnatives
CRABBIES ORIGINAL ALCOHOLIC GINGER BEER
BRICKWORKS CIDER
MARTINIS
COSMO
Smirnoff Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry & Lime Juice, Cranberries
BIRTHDAY CAKE
Pearl Cake Vodka, Godiva, White Chocolate, Galliano, Sprinkles
FRENCH
Chambord, Smirnoff Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Prosecco, Pineapple Slice
SUNNYSIDE
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Malibu, Pineapple Juice, Lychee Fruit
JUNCTION
Malibu, Melon Liqueur, Chambord, Jagermeister, Pineapple Juice, Pineapple Slice
LYCHEE LEE
Smirnoff Vodka, Lychee Liqueur, Prosecco, Lychee Fruit
POMTINI
Pomegranate Liqueur, Smirnoff Vodka, Triple Sec, Orange Wheel
LEMONDROP
Smirnoff Citrus Vodka, Limoncello, Lemon Juice, Sugar Rim
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB
Smirnoff Vodka, Smirnoff Vanilla, Vodka, Strawberry Preserve, Rhubarb, Syrup, Lemon Juice, Prosecco
GRAPEFRUIT BASIL
Smirnoff Vodka, Muddled Basil, Grapefruit Juice
GRAND DERBY
Bulleit Bourbon, Orange Liqueur, Orange and Lemon Juice, Sugar Rim
COCKTAILS
PICK ME UP
Smirnoff Vodka, Khalua, Baileys, Espresso
CUCUMBER MELON
Pearl Cucumber Vodka, Melon Liquer, Muddled Basil, Pineapple Juice
DARK AND BITTER STORM
Spicebox Whiskey, Lime Juice, Bitters, Crabbies Original Ginger Beer
BOURBON PEACH ICED TEA
House Made Iced Tea, Bulleit Bourbon, Peach Liqueur, Lemon, Sugar
CANADIAN OLD FASHIONED
Crown Royal Black, Maple Syrup, Bitters, Orange Peel
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
Muddled Fresh Strawberries and Mint, Captain Morgan White Rum, Fresh Lemonade
CHERRY WHISKEY SMASH
Jack Daniels, Dissarono Amaretto, Ginger Liqueur, Maraschino Cherries, Cola
MARGARITA
Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Salt Rim
BLUEBERRY THYME COLLINS
Tanqueray Gin, Lemon Juice, Thyme, Blueberries, Sugar, Sparkling Water
PREMIUM COCKTAILS
BOBBY KENNEDY
Rebel Reserve Bourbon, Cherry Brandy, Benedictine, Sweet Vermouth, Orange
RHUBARB ELDERFLOWER MOJITO
Elderower Liqueur, Captain Morgan’s Rum, Rhubarb Syrup, Muddled Mint, Fresh Lime, Sparkling Water
GINGER’S LOST ISLAND
Cha Cha Cha Mezcal, Ginger Liqueur, Cinnamon, Cardamon, Agave Nectar, Apple and Lime Juice
MOJITO
Captain Morgan's Rum, Muddled Mint , Fresh Lime, Sugar, Sparkling Water
KENNEDY MANHATTAN
Ezra Brooks, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Whisky Soaked Cherry
REGULAR
DECAF
ESPRESSO
CAPPUCCINO
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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.
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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Le Burger Week is always a celebration at The Kennedy, and what better place to grab a burger than one of the top pubs in Toronto? The Farmhouse Country Burger is a ground veal patty topped with beer battered onion rings, aged white cheddar and a bourbon barbecue sauce that’s made in-house! It’s served with a choice of fries or salad, and you can add a 20-ounce pint of Budweiser.
View this Smart ListForget about being all fancy-like and phoning in a reservation. All you have to do is walk in on game day, pull up a seat at the bar and cheer on your team. You can order fancy drinks, but if you want the best bang for your buck, stick with draught or bottled beer. Just about every item on the menu is a great choice, with the chicken nachos and pulled pork sandwiches being two of the top picks.
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