Dining in Toronto
IN THE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
AZURE 416-597-1400
Hotel lobby – Upscale; globally inspired menu; in-house sommelier; lounge with bar menu until 1am; Daily breakfast buffet; Sunday brunch.
FRONT ST.
Find these restaurants across the street from both MTCC & the Intercontinental Hotel
JOE BADALI’S 416-977-3064
156 Front St. W – Italian; moderate; loft-style; lunch buffet; varied menu; large bar; ‘Overdraft’ Irish pub downstairs.
CANYON CREEK 416-596-2240
156 Front St. W – Steakhouse; moderate; cozy; booth seating; warm atmosphere; attentive; chain restaurant.
LOOSE MOOSE 416-977-8840
146 Front St. W – Sports bar; pub-style menu; four jumbo TV screens; very casual.
JACK ASTORS 416-585-2121
144 Front St. W – Inexpensive; bar and grill; wide variety; spacious; busy.
LONE STAR 416-408-4064
200 Front Street West – Inexpensive; bar and grill; Tex-Mex; busy.
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT:
KING ST.
Exit front doors turn left and walk one block to John Street. Turn right on John Street and walk two blocks to King Street. Turn left on King and you will find these restaurants:
AROMA 416-971-7242
287 King St. W – Indian; moderate; acclaimed; attentive service; lunch buffet.
KIT KAT 416-977-4461
297 King St. W – Moderate; very popular; home-style southern Italian; steaks, pasta and seafood; fun; unique atmosphere; “street-style charm”; warm & attentive service; pre or post theatre.
N’AWLINS 416-595-1958
299 King St. W – Moderate; southern-style menu; live jazz.
URBAN 416-598-5656
303 King St. W – Moderate-upscale; white table cloth; steaks, pasta and seafood; creative; contemporary.
HABA 416-740-6622
309 King St. W – Northern Indian; moderate; highly acclaimed; warm atmosphere; attentive; lunch buffet.
LA FENICE 416-585-2377
319 King St. W – Moderate-upscale; northern Italian; white table cloth; traditional; attentive.
LE SAINT TROPEZ 416-591-3600
315 King St. W – French bistro; moderate; lively, bright & festive dining room; live cabaret music nightly from 8pm.
JOE MAMMA’S 416-340-6469
317 King St. W – Live Motown and R&B; southern style; steak, seafood, pasta & ribs; fun; funky decor.
FRED’S NOT HERE 416-971-9155
321 King St. W – Moderate; steaks, pastas and seafood; white table cloth; The Red Tomato is downstairs for drinks and light Italian fare.
VERONA 416-593-7771
335 King St. W – Regional Italian; moderate; pasta , meat and seafood; popular pre-theatre; warm atmosphere.
ITALIAN
KIT KAT TOO 416-977-8890
117 John St. – Southern Italian; steaks, pastas & seafood; Chicago-style townhouse; Casual fine-dining; heart of entertainment district; sister restaurant to Kit Kat.
VERTICAL 416-214-2252
100 King St West – Upscale; Contemporary seasonal cuisine inspired by Southern Italy and the Mediterranean.
SPUNTINI 416-962-1110
116a Avenue Rd – Moderate-upscale; Yorkville; popular; reasonably priced; northern Italian; relaxing, romantic & rustic atmosphere; Tuscan- Mediterranean setting.
BRAVI 416-368-9030
40 Wellington St. E – Moderate-upscale; Tuscany-style; pasta, seafood and meat dishes; white table cloth; historic building; hardwood floors; exposed brick.
COCO LEZZONE 416-535-1489
602 College St – Moderate; little Italy; fun; popular; lively; seafood, meat & pasta dishes.
VENI VIDI VICI 416-536-8550
650 College St. – Moderate; little Italy; popular; warm and romantic; regional Italian excellent risotto; also pasta, meat and seafood.
ALICE FAZOOLI’S 416-979-1910
294 Adelaide Street West – Casual- moderate; family friendly; extensive menu; large martini bar.
LE SELECT BISTRO 416-596-6405
432 Wellington Street West – Moderate; Classic French.
CRUSH 416-977-1234
455 King St. W – Moderate-upscale; bistro and wine bar; exposed brick, hardwood floors and white table cloth; many wines by the glass; private rooms available.
LE PAPILLON 416-363-0838
69 Front St E -. Casual-moderate; Quebecois-style bistro; comfortable and charming dining room; crepes; traditional bistro fare.
TREVOR KITCHEN AND BAR 416-941-9410
38 Wellington Street East – Upscale, casual and intimate atmosphere. Seasonal menu of sophisticated comfort food.
SCARAMOUCHE 416-961-8011
1 Benvenuto Place – Upscale; classic French dishes; impeccable service; beautiful view of Toronto skyline.
BITE ME 416-603-2777
609 King Street West – Classic French cuisine; local seasonal produce.
STEAK
JACOBS AND CO. STEAKHOUSE 416-366-0200
12 Bramt Street – Upscale and trendy Steakhouse; piano bar in lower level.
HARBOUR SIXTY 416-777-2111
60 Harbour St – Pricey & popular; USDA Prime & seafood; heritage building; traditional; great wine list.
HY’S 416-364-6600
120 Adelaide St. W – Upscale Canadian steakhouse chain; Alberta beef; stunning decor; financial district.
BARBERIANS 416-597-0335
7 Elm St – Upscale; venerable; old school; traditional; superior wine list; excellent service; relaxed.
BARDI’S 416-366-9211
56 York St – Upscale; traditional; old school; Certified Black Angus.
CARMAN’S 416-924-8697
26 Alexander St -Moderate-upscale; open since 1959; converted Victorian brownstone; all-inclusive main courses; excellent value; “time warp”; old school service.
CANYON CREEK 416-596-2240
156 Front St. W – Steakhouse; moderate; cozy; booth seating; warm atmosphere; attentive; chain restaurant.
THE KEG 416-703-1773
165 York Street – Steak chain; contemporary; busy; financial district.
SEAFOOD
MEDITERRA 416-861-1211
133 Richmond St. W – Moderate; seafood & steaks; fresh lobster; traditional decor.
CHIADO 416-538-1910
864 College St. – Upscale; Portuguese; fresh fish flown in daily; located just west of little Italy; highly acclaimed.
RODNEYS 416-363-8105
469 King St. W – Moderate; nautical, pub-like, casual atmosphere; famous for oysters and fresh fish and shellfish; very popular; huge bar.
STARFISH 416-366-7827
100 Adelaide Street East – Oyster bar; Cozy atmosphere, menu of fish, shellfish and meat dishes changes daily. World oyster opening champion offers a unique assortment of oysters.
PURE SPIRITS (DISTILLERY DISTRICT) 416-361-5859
55 Mill Street – Moderate-upscale; seafood and meat dishes; historical building; contemporary finishes; summer patio with live entertainment.
INDIAN
AROMA 416-971-7242
287 King Street West, second floor – Moderate; outstanding Indian cuisine; lunch buffet; dinner a la carte; smooth, attentive service.
JAPANESE
KI 416-308-5888
181 Bay St. – Upscale; modern Japanese; financial district; sushi, sashimi, skewers and hot dishes; martinis; tatami.
NAMI 416-362-7373
55 Adelaide St. W – Moderate; Traditional; makimono, sushi, sashimi & robata bar.
FUNE 416-599-3868
100 Simcoe St – Moderate; entertainment district; floating sushi bar; newly renovated; pleasant atmosphere; closest sushi to hotel.
CHINESE
PEARL HARBOURFRONT 416-203-1233
207 Queens Quay W – Moderate-upscale; Cantonese; beautiful views of the harbourfront.
BRIGHT PEARL 416-979-3988
346 Spadina Ave – Casual-moderate; Chinatown; busy; all-day Dim Sum served the traditional way, wheeled on small carts; a la carte also; very acclaimed; communal tables.
BREAKFAST
CORA’S 416-598-2672
277 Wellington St. W @ Blue Jays Way – Gourmet breakfast; open 6AM everyday; 7am on Sundays.
DUNN’S 416-599-5464
284 King St. W – Montreal deli; smoked meat sandwiches; all day breakfast; $3.99 breakfast special before 11am
Monday to Friday 7:30am; Saturday & Sunday 9am.
RICH TREE 416-366-8986
Brookfield Place at Front St and Yonge St – Former Movenpic Marche; market atmosphere; choose from ready-made or freshly made options; fully licensed; family friendly; open late.
FAST FOOD – UNION STATION
Harvey’s, McDonald’s, Mr. Sub. Jugo Juice, Laura Secord, Dairy Queen, Cinnabon & Second Cup.
FAST FOOD – SIMCOE PLACE FOOD COURT
Across the street from the MTCC & Intercontinental Hotel towards the left you will see a McDonald’s sign where there are stairs leading down into a food court, similar to that of a shopping mall.
It is open Monday – Saturday
Options include but not limited to: Green Curry; McDonalds; Mr. Sub; Greek; Fit for Life; Wraps; Tiki Ming.
LIVE MUSIC
RESERVOIR LOUNGE 416-955-0887
52 Wellington E. @ Church – Always in the genre of jazz, swing, boogie-woogie or blues. Southern-style menu.
GRACE O’MALLEYS 416-596-1444
14 Duncan St -.Irish pub; ‘Toronto’s maritime headquarters’; live music Tues – Sat.; casual-upscale.
CAMERON HOUSE 416-703-0811
408 Queen Street West – Toronto’s artsy bar; folk; bluegrass; rock; blues.
HORSESHOE TAVERN 416-598-4753
370 Queen Street West – 60 years in business; Legendary; Rock and Roll; cover charge varies.