Originally Posted by
antirealist
Never eaten there, although it's very close to my building. It's very popular with a certain market segment, particularly during TIFF season, but I've yet to see a favourable review from anyone with any appreciation for good food.
Actually, I think the hotel is still very good, but the restaurant is no longer as good as it once was.
I mostly agree with these points. I have been to One, and it was forgettable. I have a different view of McEwan's restaurants - he has an effective PR strategy which can drive traffic into his places, but the food (which still, in 2008, relies on overpriced comfort dishes !) and service are consistently uninspiring. Bymark is particularly bad, in my experience. Better can easily be had elsewhere, but that is another topic.
Soho tries hard as a hotel property, but I think it just never found its legs. Senses has declined in recent years (post Aprile and post move), but it is, I think, certainly up there as a very good hotel dining experience in the city.
Shangrila mentioned Annona in the PH - no real reason to go there unless to are staying in the hotel and want to eat onsite.