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 Rustic Mediterranean Atmosphere |
33 Elm Street Toronto, ON M5G 1H1 Canada +1 416 977 4338 http://www.adegarestaurante.ca |
Adega Restaurant is the place to find the most esquisite Iberian classics such as their savory octopus, a vast and fresh assortment of seafood, and splendid desserts to top off the meal! With a charming atmosphere and a underground wine cellar, Adega is worth bountiful vists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The Italian crabshack |
294 Adelaide St West (at John Street) Toronto, ON M5V 1P6 Canada +1 416 979 1910 http://www.alicefazoolis.com/ |
Located in a restored turn-of-the-century printing press warehouse, this resto-bar is cavernous and unique, like something out of the Gulf Coast by way of Northern Italy. The food is a combo of Italian and Cajun-flavoured southern U.S. with pizzas, pastas, crab, steak, mussels and Pacific shrimp. An extensive and reasonably-priced wine list and on tap beer from from Belgium, Germany, England, Canada and the U.S. top off the evening. Entrees range in price from: CAD13.97-CAD27.41. There are five other Alice Fazooli's locations in the Greater Toronto area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dining on the waterfront |
207 Queens Quay West Southeast Corner, Main Level Toronto, ON M5J 1A7 Canada +1 416 203 6300 http://boathousegrill.sites.to... |
If you like eating with the lake breeze in your face, then this Newcourt Centre restaurant overlooking the Toronto Harbour is the place for you. Featuring two patios for summertime delight, the atmosphere is casual in keeping with the family-friendly service and prices. This is a good place to rest your weary feet after a morning touring of the various offerings at the Harbourfront Centre. The menu is very eclectic, ranging from chicken and seafood to pasta. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Vast and elegant |
346-348 Spadina Ave (at St Andrew Street) Toronto, ON M5T 2G2 Canada +1 416 979 3988 http://www.brightpearlseafood.... |
A must for the Chinese cuisine connoisseur, this restaurant is guaranteed to satisfy the most challenging taste buds. Taking up the second and third floors of Spadina's yellow Hsin Kuan building (the one with the imperial lions out front), this restaurant has won numerous awards, including: Best of Toronto Central Chinatown, and the Toronto Public Health's Dining Guide List to top restaurants for healthy choices. There are more than 150 items on the menu from seafood specialties to traditional Chinese dishes such as Peking duck and orange beef delight. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A floating banquet hall |
1 Queens Quay W Captain John's Pier Toronto, ON M5J 2H1 Canada +1 416 363 6062 http://www.captainjohns.ca |
Located at the foot of Yonge Street, this floating restaurant started life as an Adriatic liner before steaming into Toronto Harbour from the former republic of Yugoslavia. Now it's an upscale family-style eatery offering seafood and steak to tourists and locals alike. The menu includes all the classic seafood platters—from Alaskan king crab and shark steak to shrimp a la scampi and lobster tail. A Sunday brunch is available from 10:30a-3p. Nearby attractions include the Harbourfront Centre, and Hockey Hall of Fame. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Complete Spanish feast |
2980 Bloor St West (at Royal York Road) Toronto, ON M8X 1B9 Canada +1 416 234 5858 http://www.casabarcelona.ca/ |
Located in the upscale Royal York neighbourhood, this four-star Spanish restaurant features not only some of the tastiest food in Toronto but also Wednesday and Thursday night entertainment in the form of flamenco dancers and guitar players. With over 75 tapas items, 30 main courses and 30 desserts, it'll be a long time before you run out of choices here. Specialties include four paellas, one of which features only vegetables (CAD13.95), and cod with green sauce (CAD14.95). The wine selection is extensive with more than 100 by the glass and 300 bottled. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trendy surf and turf |
513 Danforth Avenue At Broadview Avenue Toronto, ON M4K 1P5 Canada +1 416 465 1751 http://www.lolitaslust.ca/chin... |
Located on the Danforth upstairs from Lolita's Lust (same owner), this surf and turf restaurant offers customers top-notch food and exceptional service. In fact, you'll leave feeling as if the staff has spent the evening pampering only you. There's a lived-in look to the furniture, giving this space a homey feel. The menu is quite small - five meat, four fish, one fowl. But the beef is top-quality and the seafood fresh. As well, the chef adds a touch of Asian flair to each dish (tandoori grouper, for example). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Posh luxury is back |
18 St Thomas St (at Bloor Street West) Toronto, ON M5S 3E7 Canada +1 416 971 9666 http://www.windsorarmshotel.com/ |
Closed for most of the 1990s, this grand dame of Toronto high society, located in the Windsor Arms Hotel, is back in all its glamour and glory. Here you can catch a glimpse of the numerous stars in town, propose surrounded by luxury and beautiful people, or impress that VIP client. Dishes include rack of lamb with roasted saddle (CAD34), cornish hen (CAD23) and seared yellowfin tuna (CAD29). For the high-roller, there's always the Beluga caviar at CAD110 for 30 grams! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrating Cajun culture |
240 Adelaide St West (At Duncan) Toronto, ON M5H 1W7 Canada +1 416 599 9751 http://www.crocrock.ca/tor/fra... |
This downtown hotspot has many faces: bar, pub and quality restaurant. But most of all, it is a good-time drinking establishment immersed in Cajun-bayou culture. Special nights include 911 Wednesdays (no cover for those with ID or badges), and Girls Night Out Fridays. There are line-ups, especially after 10:30pm, but with 20-foot ceilings and an expansive bar area, it is an enjoyable haunt even when packed. The menu features Creole dishes such as Jambalaya, Croc Alfredo and New Orleans Steak. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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40 years of satisfied customers |
73 King Street East (at Church Street) Toronto, ON M5C 1G3 Canada +1 416 362 4342 http://www.cyranos.ca/ |
In existence for more than 40 years and located since its opening in the very competitive Yonge and King area, this restaurant has done extremely well adapting to the ever-changing needs of its clientele. The restaurant attracts businesspeople, professionals, and the theatre crowd. It also acts as a neighbourhood dining spot with a loyal clientele, some of whom have been patrons since it opened in 1959! The menu has a great meat selection of house specialties including BBQ Back Ribs, Baked Oysters, Rib Steaks and Rack of Lamb. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gourmet pizza deluxe |
140 Cumberland Street Toronto, ON M5R 1A8 Canada +1 416 975 1100 http://dimmibar.com/ |
Located in Yorkville and close to the major downtown attractions, this restaurant has gone back to the basics with offerings of pizza and pasta. The mood is casual, and the service friendly. There's bar service to 2a and, although the main kitchen closes at 11p, there's often a chance of getting pizza and pasta until 2a. The thin crust pizza is gourmet all the way with offerings ranging from the traditional Margherita to Marinara with Calamari, Shrimps and Baby Clams. Meat and fish specials are also offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A carnivore's delight |
60 Harbour St (at Bay Street) Toronto, ON M5J 1B7 Canada +1 416 777 2111 http://www.harboursixty.com/ |
Located on the plush premises of the Toronto Harbour Commission Building, this is one place that's definitely pricey and you might have to break the piggy bank. But where else are you going to rub shoulders with cabinet ministers, high-tech moguls and the elite of the power structure? It's a carnivore's delight with the thickest, juiciest steak in North America. But chef Bruce Kowalchuk also offers roasted Cornish hen (CAD22.95), Washington State lamb chops (CAD45) and Ahi tuna (CAD28.50). To wash it down, there's an 18-page wine list. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Well Worth the Wait |
41-43 Baldwin Street Toronto, ON M5T 1L1 Canada +1 416 596 1628 |
Hua Sang Seafood Restaurant may not win a gold medal for their ambiance, but they do what great restaurants do best: serve delicious food at good prices. Unaffected by the fad of fusion cuisine, Hua Sang remains faithful to timeless Chinese dishes like Lobster with Ginger & Onions, Chicken Hot Pot and Deep Fried Squid. Not to be confused with Wah Sing located a few doors away on the ground-level, this unassuming restaurant is located downstairs and is often referred as the "Basement" for its inconspicuous location. Afraid you'll miss it? Simply follow the savory scent that has hungry patrons lingering outside their door waiting for a table. – Melissa Nguyen Review © 2007, Wcities |
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By the lake! |
207 Queen's Quay West Queen's Quay Terminal Toronto, ON M5J 1A7 Canada +1 416 848 0005 http://www.lagorestaurant.com/ |
Lago, with its outdoor patio overlooking Lake Ontario, makes for the perfect escape from the buzzing city life. An after-work hub as also a great venue for a romantic evening, the restaurant features a cozy lounge area with some lovely views of the lake. The fare offered is contemporary with fish and seafood dishes making up most of the menu. So, enjoy your relaxed candle-lit evening by the lake-side, gorging on scallops, shrimps and mussels, while sipping some classic drink...could it get more perfect? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Catch of the day |
133 Richmond Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2L3 Canada +1 416 861 1211 http://www.mediterrarestaurant... |
Located in the downtown area between two high-class hotels (the Hilton and Sheraton) and within walking distance of theatres and other attractions, this restaurant has been called among the finest seafood places in Toronto. You choose your dinner from an assortment of fresh catches of the day displayed in their showcase. Dishes include Atlantic Salmon and Tiger Shrimps, Scallops and Black Sea Bass (by the pound). But the there's also a Gnocche dish and Grilled Lamb Chops to satiate you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shop, dine and dance |
355 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 1J6 Canada +1 416 593 6996 http://www.originalmotorcycle.... |
You can shop in a trendy boutique, eat a hearty dinner, and then relax by the fireplace in a sleek and stylish lounge; all without stepping outside. Surrounded by glass, wood and steel, you can sample pasta, chicken and fresh lobster tails. Try a Thin-Crusted Pizza or a more substantial Grilled Steak. Afterwards, an evening of socializing is just a staircase away, complete with chunky leather chairs, a hip crowd, and a jam-packed dance floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Water water everywhere |
245 Queen's Quay West Toronto, ON M5K 2K9 Canada +1 416 203 1440 http://www.pier4rest.com/ |
Located across from the Pier Museum on the waterfront (and surrounded on three sides by water), this restaurant has been a popular stop-over since 1978. The theme is definitely marine with nets, lobster traps, rattan chairs and shipping crates. The Pier 4 Patio is right on the wharf, so you had better have your water wings handy. This designated heritage site restaurant features seafood specialties including live lobster, and landlubber grub like steak, chicken, ribs and burgers. There is also Wallymagoo's Marine Bar with the 'World's Greatest Pizza'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Your world in an oyster! |
55 Mill Street Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 Canada +1 416 361 5859 http://www.purespirits.ca |
Are you a seafood lover? If yes, then you just have to drop by at the Pure Spirits Oyster House and Grill and dig into all their seafood delights. From oysters, fish and other creatures of the sea, you'll find everything on your platter here. Try the grilled delicacies, such as Pan Seared Duck Breast and Beef Tenderloin that will tantalize your palate. While enjoying the food you can also have a drink at the bar. They have a spectacular beer garden that sets the mood for after work drinks. It also has a patio where you can listen to some jazz and private cozy booths for that intimate dinning experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh From the Sea |
469 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 1K4 Canada +1 416 469 5225 http://www.rodneysoysterhouse.... |
For over twenty years, Rodney's Oyster House has been a seafaring paradise in landlocked Toronto. Here, it's all about seafood with fresh oysters as the main attraction. Explore the subtle properties of the oyster with a sample platter of up to 26 varietals fresh from Prince Edward Island, Maine, the Pacific and often further a field. Dressing each oyster can be enjoyably time consuming: beyond lemon wedges and fresh horseradish, Rodney's has a line of their own unique condiments: from the secret recipe cocktail sauce 'Sea Witch' to the perky 'Back from Hell'. For a not so raw seafood experience, try Rodney's New England or Manhattan clam chowder, Fundy scallops or coconut curried shrimp. The daily white plate special features whatever is fresh and seasonal. Beer and wine are chosen based on compatibility with seafood. - Andrea Stewart Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thick and juicy |
145 Richmond Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2L2 Canada +1 416 955 1455 / +1 800 544 0808 (Toll Free) http://www.ruthschris-toronto.... |
When Ruth Fertel mortgaged her home in 1965 to buy the 'best little steakhouse in New Orleans' and added her name to the original Chris, nobody could have envisioned some 66 locations North America-wide. Toronto's version, located within the Hilton Hotel, offers a gentlemen's club atmosphere with seating for 200 divided into five separate clubrooms, including cigar and wine lounges. Steaks on offer range from the Petit Filet to the astounding T-bone; and that's before side dishes! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coastal cuisine |
588 College Street West Toronto, ON M6G 1B3 Canada +1 416 533 1106 http://www.sintratoronto.com/ |
This wine bar and grill in the Dundas and Ossington area is a lavender and bleached wood tribute to Iberian coastal cuisine. Hearty portions of fresh seafood, grilled meats and fine Portuguese wines (100+) are served with pride in a familial and inviting atmosphere. Menu items are also available for takeaway. Main courses include Coelho A Sintra (grilled rabbit with migas),Bacalhau Dourado (pan-seared BC black cod with shiitake mushrooms, ) and Frango No Churrasco (flame-grilled baby chicken with piri piri sauce). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste of Italy in Yorkville |
116 Avenue Road Toronto, ON M5R 2H4 Canada +1 416 962 1110 http://www.spuntini.ca/ |
Located in Yorkville village and within walking distance of a half-dozen hotels and city attractions, this restaurant features a taste of authentic Italian cuisine—like taking a trip to the fabled peninsula without the cost of purchasing a ticket. It's an ideal place for that weekday business luncheon or that evening romantic rendezvous. House specialties include Homemade Pasta and pizza. Mains include Pollo Cremoso, Vitello Cleopatra (veal with shiitake and Portobello mushrooms and gorgonzola), Grilled Squid and Grilled Rack of Lamb. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award-winning eatery |
17 Leader Lane (At Colborne) Toronto, ON M5E 1L8 Canada +1 416 366 6583 / +1 800 263 1671 http://www.tomjonessteakhouse.... |
Located in an historic 1832 building next to the Royal Meridien King Edward Hotel, this restaurant has been in business for over 35 years. During that time, it has earned numerous awards for its cuisine and its wine selection, including Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. Steak is the request of choice here, from the Prime New York Striploin "Tom Jones Cut" to the Brochette of Prime Beef. For those who go to a steakhouse and don't order steak, there's Loin Lamb Chops and Provimi Veal. The wine list includes the best Ontario vintages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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