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Located in the heart of Whitby sits five year old The Brock House, co-owned by busy restauranteurs Russ Kent and Chris Neshevich. From the outside, th…
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9 Reviews on “Brock House”
Located in the heart of Whitby sits five year old The Brock House, co-owned by busy restauranteurs Russ Kent and Chris Neshevich. From the outside, this large brick building looks like any other, but inside its easy to see what all the hype is about. With a charm that boasts a mixture of wood and brick decor, as well as a beautiful fireplace, this space gives off a warm, cozy chalet vibe. With the goal of bringing Toronto dining to the Durham region, Russ and Chris brought one of their best chefs from their sister restaurant Hotrocks to The Brock House. Chef Sean, who describes his style as simple things done well, ensures all food is made from scratch and ingredients are locally sourced when available.We arrived at The Brock House on a windy November day, and escaped the biting cold to the warmth of this cozy restaurant. We were greeted by Event Coordinator, Caitlin, who we soon found out is the creator of Whitbylicious, a rival to Torontos ever successful Winterlicious. Throughout Whitby and Brooklin, Whitbylicious features ten local independent restaurants with $2 from every dish going to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. As we chatted about the upcoming Whitbylicious, Caitlin seated us quickly and before we knew it drinks were on their way.Ever the Caesar enthusiasts, we decided the first thing to try would be The Brock House Caesar ($8.50). The vodka in this libation is infused with dill and cucumber, giving it a unique and original twist. With a salt rim made of dill and celery, and a crunchy pickled cucumber garnish, this drink is lovely and fresh, and highly recommended for Caesar fanatics like us.With easy drink decisions out of the way, we took to the dinner menu to order our mains. First up was the aromatic Halibut ($29). Perfectly pan-seared and presented on a bed of bok choy in coconut tom yum, this dish was light with hints of ginger and cilantro, great for Thai food lovers who appreciate less heat in their dish without sacrificing flavour. Neck clams add a nice rich flavour to this dish, and are a fantastic way to scoop up the broth at the end of the meal something we found ourselves doing until the bowl was empty.After raving about the Halibut (and finishing the entire plate!) we were eager to move on the their Famous Slow Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib ($25). This hearty meal, served with fresh garlic red-skinned potatoes and seasonal vegetable, boasts a juicy, tender short rib soaked in a balsamic veal jus. For guests who love a good meat and potato dish, this is one enhanced home-cooked meal that youll have trouble saying no to.Our final dish, and quite easily our favourite of the evening, was the Seared Ahi Tuna ($16). Served rare with an olive tapenade, confit tomatoes and pickled green beans, this tuna meal is accompanied by house made kettle chips, garlic aioli and cured egg yolk. The combination of olive and tuna practically danced on our taste buds, with a brininess that wasnt too over-powering or subtle. The pickled green beans and kettle chips added a nice crunchy texture contrast, and rounded out this standout dish well.In the end, The Brock House not only lived up to our expectations of a great local Durham restaurant, but also greatly exceeded it. With its chalet vibe, gorgeous fireplace and walls lined with wine bottles of all types, this local gem is a great place for a family meal or dinner date with friends. For girls night, The Brock House hosts a monthly Women & Wine night, which features a five course meal and wine pairings for $65, tax and tip included. thebigeatontario.com
Treat staff horribly. Used to go, not so much anymore as I’m not impressed with how the staff is treated.
Always satisfied. We have been to Brock House for dinner, appetizers and drinks and dessert many times. We always go back because the food is delicious! The service is great, and we love the atmosphere. Highly recommend the fish and chips! Best we have ever tasted!
So disappointed with my visit last night. We’re here every couple of months and have always had great food. Not sure what has changed (besides the menu) but we were not well. Very bloated, thirsty, and just plain not well. Sorry BH your didn’t live up to your normal expectations last night.
Bland Food. Tried twice. Regretted going the first and last time. A new chef who can add some flavour would be highly recommended.
Great twist on food and friendly staff. We have eaten at the BH many times when we lived in the area and it is a regular go-to place for us when we visit. Their Burgerfest this summer was simply delicious: from traditional to quite original options, everyone in our group of seven enjoyed their meal. As a foodie, one of the things I look for is having my meal served at the proper temperature – no problem here!Favourites from the regular menu include: the prime rib dinner, several appetizers, the salmon, pulled chicken pizza to name just a few.We have found the staff consistently friendly and accommodating, whether sitting at a table or the bar. The BH is a great place at the end of the day or work-week to start off the weekend!And the separate rooms are great for special events or larger groups!!A great space, great food and great staff!
Brock House Don’t Know Smoke. Had the so called smoked ribs, fall off the bone was an over statement, they were mush, more like baby pablum, no smoke flavor at all, just a ridiculous amount of sauce with no taste. Service was ridiculous slow for a quiet night and food well don’t go it was poor. Unless their idea is to mimic Swiss chalet and miss.