Volos Greek Cuisine

The atmosphere, vibe, and decor of Woods are outstanding. The fear with places like this is the food itself doesn't live up to expectations. Happy to report that isn't the case here, as we really enjoyed the meal itself too. - Cold Smoked Ontario Elk Tartare: Was worried it would be a tad gamey but that wasn't the case at all. The cold richness of the elk was nicely cut by the salty potato crisps. - Seared Foie Gras: Milky and fatty like the best foie gras are, complemented by the tarty fruit. - Bison Short Rib: Really tender though also hearty at the same time. Loved the red wine reduction taste. - Burger: The special during Fridays. The patty was really juicy and tender, almost to the point of crumbling. - Smores: Pure indulgence. Like how, despite the whipped marshmallows and delicate layers of chocolate, it wasn't overly sweet. - Donuts: Heavy yet somehow also light. Get why this is a crowd pleaser. Bonus points for the whole experience. The place makes you feel like you're in an upscale garden, and the service is absolutely top notch. Can see why this is a popular weekday spot to wind down and enjoy.

A beautiful and charming little place. Great service and waitstaff with just enough conversation but not too much. We were so lucky to have the opportunity to be seated in the separate room downstairs where we had the place to ourselves, though it was a little chilly in the winter given the cool air from the front door travels straight down. They had heaters and lots of extra space so it was great for a group of 8. The food was just enough, looked small but the right amount of you had an appetizer and dessert to support it. Appetizers were fun and flavourful and oysters fresh. The scallops were just right. For mains we had the bison, elk, halibut, tuna, and scallop again. The seared elk which was expected, lean and irony, but tender enough to cut thru. Pretty healthy dish with still more fungi and a tortellini on the side. The bison short rib was more flavourful with the fatty parts. The service from the staff was the best, fully deserving the extra tips for the right amount of attentiveness. I cannot put my finger on it fully but there’s that feeling where it’s fancy but something was missing. I realized when I went to the washroom - tell tale pink soap. Also the toilet paper holders were dilapidated and couldn’t hold the rolls. Fair place to be frugal in this area but doesn’t match the ambiance of the restaurant. However overall the food prices are super reasonable for what the serves and the service. Affordable and you get the showmanship.

One of the most disappointing dining experiences I've ever had especially on Valentine's Day. I understand the triaging of orders for Valentine's Day is a logistical challenge, however, not serving fresh, hot or genuinely appetizing food (at that price) is unacceptable. The prefix menu options seemed exciting on paper, but were underwhelming when received. Starting with the pre-appetizer - the poached pear was hard, bread was burnt and cold, butter cold on a refrigerated plate. Appetizer - "elk tartare" was okay, but the cold plate it was on just made me wonder how long it was sitting in the fridge for. Mains - "surf and turf" - fatty steak (not even asked for doneness of steak) and a shrimp-looking cold piece of lobster, beside cold potatoes and asparagus. The s'mores dessert was a semi circle, like they cut a premade dessert in half. The goat cheesecake was the only good thing. On top of that, like a factory line, there was no room to breathe in between courses, even when asked. First and last time here. Shoutout to the bussing attendants and door hostess who worked incredibly hard!