The Library Restaurant - Midland, Ontario

Susan S.

Recently attended their 7 course weekend tasting menu.
Happily welcomed by the host staff and escorted to our table near the fireplace.
The servers were quick to bring out each course and clean plates in between.
Each course offered a unique palate and every bite was delicious.
The portions are relative to a “tasting” menu but I assure you, by course 7 you are fully satiated!
Looking forward to attending a future tasting!

Courtney J.

My mother and I had a lovely date night at this restaurant.

How it works: each week, this restaurant changes its menu and serves a 7 course meal. Dinner started at 6:00 p.m. and ended at 8:00 p.m. I would suggest arriving about 10 minutes earlier than your table seating time.

The process: tickets for this restaurant must be purchased online. It was an easy process using my credit card. After purchasing the tickets, I immediately received my receipt via email. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were already on the guest list. We did not have to show our tickets at the door.

The location: I was a bit disappointed with the location of the restaurant, as it's located inside of a hotel (I should have done a little bit more investigating beforehand, as I imagined it would be in an heritage building, or old library...) I believe the restaurant seats about 75 people. It's a nice atmosphere, with a fire place in the center of the restaurant.

The food: the quality and taste of the food was very good. However, the portions are very small. This is more of a "tasting" than a full meal. The presentation was lovely. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at our table and there was a small glass of champagne.

The service: we had excellent service. The process is very organized as they serve everyone the same plate at the same time.

How to dress: I would say that this restaurant is more upscale than casual.

I would recommend this restaurant to ADULTS that are looking for a nice night out. I do not feel that this is a "child friendly" restaurant.

MONICA M.

We did the 11-course Titanic Tasting Menu and it was great. Casual fine dining indeed. The ambiance was pretty chill and relaxing by the fireplace. The food was small portions as expected but we thoroughly enjoyed all of them. The servers were quick to serve and clear out plates in between courses. I would compare the tasting menus to Winterlicious or Summerlicious in Toronto minus the parking fee and hefty "tip". I'm happy to drive to Midland for this gem.

Kelly C.

We recently dined at Quality Inn “The Library” restaurant followed by comedy show and wanted to share my experience. While there were some positives, there are areas that big need improvement:

Food: Unfortunately, the food quality was inconsistent, and my food allergies were disregarded despite informing the venue at the point of purchase and staff. This is concerning and could pose a risk to customers with dietary restrictions.

Service: The wait staff was slow and inattentive. It was difficult to get their attention, and my requests were often overlooked including an eye rolling moment.

Seating during the comedy event: There was a lack of organization, with guests hoarding tables and making it challenging to find seating. It would be beneficial to have an ushering system or staff assistance to ensure fairness for all patrons. I would not attend again unless you go early and claim your seat with a jacket or something. It would be helpful if the organizers informed ticket purchasers in advance that seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. This would manage expectations and prevent any confusion.

I hope the restaurant and organizers takes these concerns into consideration to enhance the overall dining experience. Thank you for your attention

Jeff C.

This is the restaurant in the hotel fyi but decent atmosphere and fabulous set menu for Mother's day. The chef is quite good, presenting a wide array of delicious dishes, with a lot of extra touches.

Lew R.

We had the 7 course tasting menu it was quite delicious

Ted B.

The reviews and photos lead us to expect more. My understanding is that they used to be in the old library building, which would have been a much nicer atmosphere.

They are now in the lobby of the Quality Inn. The cloud of chlorine that greets you upon arrival and the dirty bathrooms on the lower corridor heading to the pool set a low bar.

The service was polite but slow. For a "casual fine dinning" establishment I would have expected much more.

Two glasses of wine, one app, and two of the lower cost entries (chicken and pasta) cost $84+tip.

The Alfredo was below average at best. The sauce was watery, the noodles over done, and the chicken was one the overdone and tough side.

The Chicken Supreme was a bit better, but the menu neglected to mention that it was breaded.

Desert was cancelled after ordering it and then waiting 15 min without anyone showing up.

About the quality one might expect from a restaurant in Quality Inn lobby, but nowhere near the casual fine dinning establishment the advertise for an evening out.

KCV

We love this place, and try to go at least every couple of months. Food is great, service is excellent and the value for the money is unbeatable.