Monday, January 30, 2006

Oasis Restaurant Toronto

Much yummy goodness to be had at affordable prices. This tapas bar seems to masquerade as a pub from the looks of it. I've walked by this place dozens of times on College Street (1 block west of Spadina) and I never would have guessed they'd have such a 40 item tapas menu, cheap pints and pitchers, and a good sangria and margaritas by the pitcher to boot. If you needed a place to hide away for the night, or even a starting point for a well-trod evening, you should hit the Oasis. The basic tapas are $3.60 with 24 to choose from, and premium tapas are around $5 - $7.

Go with a bunch of people, because the more tapas dishes you buy, the better the deal: 6 of them for $19.95 or $8 for $25.95.

The more you order, the more you get to taste. From my first (and not last) meal there, I can recommend:

  • Thai coconut balls (like sticky rice balls with sweet coconut coating).
  • Chorizo empanadas.
  • Fried potato perogies.
  • Pueblo chili bathed pork tortilla wrap.
  • Hummus and pita dips are great, with a nice garlic flavour.

The website has the food & drink menu listed. There is a performance space in the backroom with live bands. Washroom access is in the basement.

Oasis Restaurant & Bar
294 College St., Toronto, ON
(416) 975-0845

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