"You have to go through a metal detector to enter this restaurant which was a first for me when it comes to dining, but it was well worth the pat-down because the food was unbelievable. I visited with two co-workers for a Friday lunch. The room is lined with book shelves, and the patrons are a mixture of business folk, lawyers and judges. Get past the stuffy atmosphere, and you will enjoy the fact that you’re not wedged in elbow to elbow with other patrons. The tables are nicely distanced from each other and the wait staff is friendly. But move on to the menu and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the offerings. If you’re into ethical treatment of animals, this is the lunch spot for you. I opted for the Cumbrae Farms Free Range Chicken Breast. It was served with a Black Bean salad, corn, pickled peppers with avocado and a coriander dressing. I was as happy as Peter Piper who picked a peck of these pickled peppers and went away as happy as a clam. The chicken was so tender that I pretty much didn’t need a knife to cut through it, and I was thrilled that that particular chicken didn’t live in a tiny cage but had free range of Cumbrae Farms before it ended up on the chopping block. The black beans were lemony and delicious. The avocado was perfectly ripened and was a beautiful accompaniment to the black beans and chicken. I would have licked my plate clean if I weren’t in a room full of lawyers and judges. Well done, Osgoode Hall. You’re doing a great job of feeding the lawyerly crowd in Toronto. But I know your secret and I’m going to shout it out from the rooftops. Here’s the kicker: that unbelievable lunch I had was $16. That’s right business folks, you pay $15 for a crappy salad in the financial district when you could be eating fine dining for the SAME PRICE at this lovely little spot. See you soon Osgoode Hall Restaurant! Next time, I’ll sample the butter tart that I saw on the dessert menu."
