664306 Tue Nov 03 05:38:08 -0800 2009 11 23 Ontario (including Toronto) 0 5151437 I received a $250 gift certificate for O&B: trying to decide between Canoe, Jump and Auberge du Pommier. I've been to all three but that was years ago. Can anyone suggest my best bet for a dinner-for-two with my wife? Tue Nov 03 05:38:08 -0800 2009 271530 ConsumerSOS 1 5151493 If I had $250 at OB I'd be inclined to go with either Canoe or Auberge with an obvious tilt towards Canoe. But it's like debating between two 5 star restaurants. Tue Nov 03 06:02:09 -0800 2009 5151437 1104460 Restaurant Dish 1 5152125 I have been to all three and you really can't go wrong. If I had the chance to go back I would go to Auberge. All were good but Auberge stood out for me. I am sure you will get a pile of people saying the same thing about Canoe. Tue Nov 03 09:40:41 -0800 2009 5151437 1105207 Kooper 1 5152134 That's a lovely gift you received. Just want to let you know that Canoe is not open to the public on Saturday nights, if that's when you're thinking to use your gift card. I would definitely recommend Auberge or Canoe over Jump. Auberge and Canoe are "special" in my opinion. Jump isn't. Enjoy! Tue Nov 03 09:42:07 -0800 2009 5151437 208816 farmgirl1836 1 5152157 Aubèrge or Canoe would be the choice I'd be making. Auberge if you're taking someone special - can be quite romantic. Canoe is more modern/trendy. Depends on your mood! Also, depends on location, I guess. I really like the crème brûlée at Aubèrge too. Glad they went back to the non-flavoured kind. (They had a "trio" for a while that I didn't enjoy) Tue Nov 03 09:49:04 -0800 2009 5151437 14940 jlunar 2 5152697 FYI...auberge doesn't have an accent grave. Tue Nov 03 12:26:43 -0800 2009 5152157 157056 grandgourmand 3 5152978 ah poop. apparently I've been abusing the accent grave...! thanks for the fyi :) Tue Nov 03 13:43:07 -0800 2009 5152697 14940 jlunar 1 5152670 Either Auberge or Canoe, kinda like 1a and 1b. Definitely skip Jump. Tue Nov 03 12:15:03 -0800 2009 5151437 73124 syoung 1 5153238 Thank you everyone for the advice. And for the tip about Canoe not being open to the public Saturday night. Much appreciated. Tue Nov 03 14:57:02 -0800 2009 5151437 271530 ConsumerSOS 2 5153512 Why is it closed Saturdays? Seems that would be a peak night? Tue Nov 03 16:32:41 -0800 2009 5153238 243101 Mitzimouse 3 5153533 Private parties, weddings, bar mitvahs etc. In one night, they can make $10,000-$30,000. Not a bad reason to close shop for the night! Tue Nov 03 16:41:56 -0800 2009 5153512 1104460 Restaurant Dish 1 5173376 I've been to Jump and wasn't wowed at all. Had a shrimp/avocado salad app and a duck main. Good not great and not worth the $ for me. Seems to be more up the alley of corporate grazing based on location and clientele. Canoe would be my pick. Wed Nov 11 12:34:12 -0800 2009 5151437 1123682 miketoronto