Canyon Creek

Really a great place to dine out… nice ambiance, good service, great food!
I had a Coffee Crusted Steak. Angus Beef top sirloin rubbed with brown sugar, cracked pepper and coffee, onion straws, seasonal vegetables and russet potato mash. Ordered for medium rare… It was cooked to perfection! Tender, juicy and full of flavor. The vegetables were also steamed perfectly, with texture and taste fully remaining.
My wife had Pan Fried Salmon. She said it was good, may be not the best she had recently, but it was good.

I came here with my girlfriends before seeing a movie, which the theatre is conveniently located within the same general parking lot. We came right around Christmas so parking was a complete nightmare as well as turning in left off Rathburn, highly suggest coming in a different way if possible during this time of year. The restaurant itself is very nice, low lighting, clean and the staff is super friendly. We had a great table by the fireplace.
For appetizer I got in on the salsa and what I believe was artichoke dip, whatever it was it was great and the Tortilla chips were delicious. I ordered the veggie burger with salad. Let me tell you how the veggie burger was so good and so on point I had to make my friend taste it to confirm they didn’t mess up and give me meat. I asked for no goat cheese and the toppings were great. The salad I could take or leave, I am just trying to be good and stop getting fries on the side lol.
I think that this is a great option if you work around here for after work, or you’re seeing a movie or doing some shopping. It is in such a busy section that I feel like I would have to have other purpose to come here, not just to eat.

Came here on a Thursday night for dinner with friends. A bit tricky to get a reso at the time we wanted, which was weird because when we showed up there were a ton of empty tables.
We had a great spot by the big fireplace so it was nice and cozy. The service was fairly quick, although when our server did disappear, she took a while to return.
I like that their menu has a little «gf» beside all of the gluten free items. I still specified that it was not a preference but a necessity, but that’s my own paranoia about being glutened coming through.
I ordered the chicken tacos on corn tortillas with a salad. The salad was pretty typical of any restaurant chain. The tacos were great but need to be eaten quickly as corn tortillas do not hold up as well as flour ones and the insides started busting through the bottoms soon after I started eating (I made the mistake of having the salad first). The tacos were very flavourful and spicy — great combination of tastes. I really enjoyed them. They were absolutely loaded with purple cabbage (my fave!) so be aware of that if you’re not down with cabbage.
I’ll be back to try more of their gfree offerings!

Went for dinner here on a Friday night given that I was meeting a friend at Sqaure One and none of the restaurants in the vicinity are rated particularly high.
Made reservations on Opentable and asked for a booth which is what we got. The restaurant was at around 75% at 8 pm so I don’t think reservations are that big of an issue. Décor was ok for a chain. The dim lighting probably helped hide some of the flaws.
When it came to the food, I really wasn’t expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised! We ordered the Asian Nachos to start. Quite creative and very good mix of flavours. For dinner, I ordered the tandoori spiced grilled chicken salad. Again, very good flavour and substantial for a salad! Seemed quite redundant going to a steakhouse as I don’t eat beef, but was happy that they actually had decent alternatives!
The prices were very decent. For ½ app, main and 8 oz wine, bill was only $ 40. I joined the Canyon club for a $ 10 coupon which I used! Waitress was friendly. Service was prompt. All in all, I would be back if I had to limit myself to the Square One area.

Excellent experience for a Prime Rib. The meat just melted in my mouth and the service was spot on ensuring I never had an empty glass. The entire experience is worth a second trip for this out of towner and will definitely be on my repeat visit next time I am in Canada.
I personally recommend asking for the real horseradish instead of the creamy stuff they give with the Prime Rib it will make all the difference.

Portions very small. They have lot of space for customers but it feels old world. each seating area is next to each other so no privacy. I found portion size too little for the price they charge. I would visit few more times to make a better opinion.

This is only my second time going to Canyon Creek — I’m very much a KEG Steakhouse girl and while I still love The Keg I must say Canyon Creek is a great #2. Our bill came to just under $ 100 — thanks in part to a $ 10 discount I received after joining the Canyon Club. My date and I had the Baja Fish Tacos to start — which were just okay. We could’ve done without them. Let me tell you, I need to find a recipe or recipe dupe for the honey butter they serve with their bread — it is to DIE for. I wanted to try their pasta but opted for a steak since most reviews said they have the best steaks in the province. We ordered the Chipotle Sirloin and it was really good … a TAD bit too much oil on my plate but it was very tasty and cooked to perfection. I’m taking a star off for the rock hard veggies — they were barely steamed and quite raw — which isn’t a major issue — if I ASKED for raw veggies. We ordered a pitcher of their sangria and it was really good — you could actually taste the alcohol which for me is a plus because there is nothing I hate more than a watered down alcoholic beverage. For dessert we shared their chocolate brownie and it was really good except when they brought it, the ice cream was almost all gone and melted all over the plate. Unfortunately with the extra oil and melted ice cream on my plate, I gotta take off another star for presentation — while the taste was there, the dishes didn’t LOOK appetizing. Our server was really good and knew the menu well — when we asked for his opinion and input he had an answer at the ready. Toward the end of the night (when it was less busy) he kind of disappeared and we had to look for him to bring our bill but other than that he was really good.

Been to this location countless times. Probably the best from all the mid-​higher end chains. Must try — Filet Mignon, Prime Rib etc. they generally have the best cuts. Great atmosphere and food. Service is a hit or miss
Specials of the week —
Received an invite to their Craft Beer Festival last week. Held at the enclosed patio area of the restaurant, got to sample three craft beers and one cider. Provided comp. appetizers which was a really nice touch and very generous. Their appreciation for their customers, makes me love them even more!

So I came here. Agaaaain. Yesterday evening for dinner with a friend. Oh my goodness. me and those fish tacos eh? Yip. I did it again. I had the prime rib fettuccine (basically fettuccine with beef, broccoli and mushrooms, in a nice creamy sauce). I liked it but I wouldn’t order it again and the beef tasted really gross to me, I was disappointed in the taste but my moquito and Baja Fish Tacos made up for everything, because that is what I mainly went there for. The customer service was amazing, she was very attentive and genuine. I have been coming to canyon creek for years. I’ll keep returning to canyon creek for as long is the restaurant is open, mainly for the consistency of great food. Not bad for a franchise. I’m impressed. I left full and happy. End.

This restaurant was good… but not as good as I’d hoped it would be.
Went with co-​workers for dinner one night. The ambiance was very enjoyable and the waitress was pleasant.
The calamari appetizer was uninspired — there was no taste of calamari, just fried coating. However, I’d ordered the Coffee Crusted Steak and was hoping for redemption in red meat.
Unfortunately, it was not to be. While the steak was cooked to my liking, the coffee flavor I’d expected wasn’t present and the meat was a little tougher than I’d expect from a steak house. Additionally, the sides were apparently nothing special as I can’t even remember what they were and it’s only been six days since I dined there.
In my opinion, Canyon Creek tries to punch above its weight. However, it’s a swing and a miss — I don’t mind paying for good-​quality food and would rather go out once a month to a nice place than once a week to something lesser. Canyon Creek didn’t earn my accolades on this visit.

You know what I love about Canyon Creek, the consistency. I don’t come here often but every time I do I receive good service and good food. We decided to go to Scaddabouch on a Saturday night but the wait times were an hour +. My stomach was not prepared to wait that long so we walked over to Canyon creek. Surprisingly it was on only a 30 minute wait. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks as we waited. 3 cocktails later we were seated. I had a medium well steak, lobster mashed potatoes and seasonal crème brulée (with grand Marnier and cranberries). Everything hit the spot. Steak cooked perfectly with a slight trace of pink, fluffy mashed potatoes with butter poached lobster and creamy crème brulée with a hard sugary crust. The cranberries were a nice surprise at the bottom. Canyon creek has a very grown and relaxed ambiance with dim lighting and engaged servers. If you haven’t been try it out!

We returned here for this first time since Canyon Creek opened back when it was called a chop house. The menu seemed a more interesting one than I remembered and our sampling of the lettuce wraps (3.5 stars) classic hamburger (2.5stars) and tilapia (4 stars) confirmed it.
Our only complaint is that oddly there is still a layer of smoke at ceiling level from the open fireplace, after all these years they’ve still not found a way to deal with the issue?
The best part of the evening was running into old next door neighbours who spied me from across the room as I entered to meet my already seated in a secluded booth wife. They joked with us that they approached very cautiously just in case I was meeting someone else;)

I’ve been here on a number of occasions. I usually order the burger as it’s one of the best around (when comparing to other fine dining options) I recall the steaks are also quite good but I haven’t ordered one here in a while. The service is consistently good. The patio is quiet. The bar is decent. Management seems good. I would recommend this place if you’re looking for an easy (not very high-​end) fine dining option like the Keg. And like any franchise restaurant, they are not always perfect and have their off-​days, so I give them a 4.

The chicken goat cheese penne was awful! Noodles were over cooked and chicken tastes as though it had been microwaved.
My wife’s ribs were terrible, too dry and the sauce was not even remotely good.
Service was very good though. I would not recommend this place to anyone as good quality has really gone since I was here last (2 yrs ago).

The quality seems to have gotten better, albeit the portions have not. The new menu items are really tasty. I have really been enjoying Canyon Creek Of late. I like their Ceasar salad, albeit its a lot smaller in comparison to Scaddabouche, I liked everything i have tasted so far, which includes the thai lettuce wraps, the prime rib fettuccine, the prime rib, the ribs (a little on the small side) and their spinach dip. The servers are quite friendly And do not hesitate to provide their recommendations. It is a bit too dark inside though. The place is full of booths, which really creates a privatized and intimate feel. Their prime rib is delicious! The accompanying fully loaded baked potato was not skimpy on the cheese. Had been having a good time the last few times I’ve been here and I definitely wanna go back.

I have eaten at Canyon Creek a few times now. I usually order the NY or Chicago steak. It’s my «go to» when dining at a steakhouse.
I have never had a bad experience at this location. The service has always been good, and the food is always delightful.
The staff here is outstanding. I highly value staff that knows their menu inside and out. It’s important for me as a customer to receive details of the menu and recommendations. I always have questions when it comes down to ordering and I’m always pleased to know that the staff is very knowledgeable and are able to provide feedback.
I am not a huge fan of chain restaurants, let alone chain steakhouses but when I do feel like going out for a steak, this is my first and only choice.
Always a great evening out.

One of my favorite prime rib restaurants. you can never go wrong with this one (at least every time I have been there).
I have been to the square one location a few times and it has never disappointed. Service is excellent and the food comes out quite fast. Be sure you come hungry as they start you with some freshly baked bread with the oh so gooood honey butter!
I always order medium rare prime rib as my entrée and it is spot on– the 6oz portion is just right for me or even a tad too big but it is cooked to perfection! The most recent visit was for a team lunch and since it was my first time here for lunch, I thought I would have to go with something else other than my usual– that didn’t happen because they had a prime rib sandwich. Instead of the usual onion bread, I opted for sour dough bread and it was an amazing combination. It was so tasty that I was already thinking of my next visit lol!
We also ordered a few apps to share, they included edamame, asian nachos, calamari and the Canyon Creek dip. Each of the items were really good although I thought the Asian nachos were a little too spicy for my liking. The portions were just right for 7 people since each of us had an entrée.
One thing I learned that day was that the square one location was a ‘test’ restaurant, which meant that this was where they tried out the new dishes before releasing them to the other Canyon Creek restaurant– super cool!
I can’t wait to come back for my usuals as well as looking forward to the new items!

We had the opportunity to visit here as a group of 5. Not bad i must say, i didnt know what to expect. The salmon was good, the chicken was complemented by one of our group and the steaks were spot on so I am told. My son had one of their burgers and it had a bit to much char on it for his taste however some people may say thas what they look for is a good sear and some grill marks so its a matter of opinion i guess. Cant fault them for that. Service was great. We will be back. There are a few more menu items i would like to try

I loved Canyon Creek, though my regular location is the Front street one. When at Canyon Creek I always like to order the Canyon Creek artichoke dip (amazing!), sweet potato fries, their bread and every once in a while a steak with mashed potatoes. I had never been disappointed with their food until today.
Today for lunch I had planned to order my usual but could not find the dip in the menu. So I panicked. Where the hell is it? Please don’t tell me that it has been removed! I called the waiter whose name was Addison over and asked about the disappearance of my favorite dip. He then explained to me that they have substituted my dip with one that was more «appropriate for the Fall.» What?! Then he went on to explain that the artichoke dip had been on their menu for such a long time that they thought it was time for a change. Mmm «isn’t the fact that it’s been on the menu for a ling time a good thing. That it would imply that people enjoy this menu item?» The logic behind the change was ridiculous to me. But I went ahead and ordered the imposter anyway.
Shock #1, the portion was small! #2, there were no tortilla chips, but thin toasted bread in its place, 3) it had weird toppings on it and it looked more like hummus than the creamy dip that I was expecting. But I wanted to give it a fair chance, so I dug into it. I gave it 3 bites and then put it aside. I could have cried. What the hell was this?! I sat there feeling miserable and began munching on my «too salty» sweet potato fries (odd since I like my food salty anyway… way too heavy handed on the seasoning) thanking the potato Gods for allowing me at least this reprieve. My friend noticed how miserable I looked, and okay, I was probably whining, so when Addison came by to check in on us, my friend told him about my disappointment. Addison was very apologetic and offered to get me something else. So I browsed through the menu and decided to get a Caesar salad. Not because I wanted a salad, but because it looked like the safest option on the menu. A couple of minutes later the manager came over to inquire about my concerns. She also was very apologetic and asked if it would be okay for me at the end of our meal to fill out a survey where I could detail my experience. I agreed to do so wholeheartedly.
In sum:
Negatives:
Salad too salty. I did not finish it.
Sweet potato fries too salty. Did not finish them.
Butter did not have enough honey.
Dip had too many competing ingredients, none of which I found appealing.
The good:
Service was excellent.
Coke was good and they have free refills, though after the second refill my empty glass was ignored.
I got a free dessert coupon at the end of my meal (to be used with the purchase of a main only)
If they do not bring my dip back, I will have no reason or motivation to return to Canyon Creek. So sad.

One of my favourite chain restaurants. I usually got for the prime rib dinner (they have a 22 ouch that is not on the menu, and worth the $ 6 over the 16oz), or the prime rib sandwich. The ambiance is nice. I am also a fan of their canyon coffee and crème brûlée for desert. The Sq1 location is hit or miss. I find that the sherway location is more consistent, and has a better chef.