Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StNice place for an evening meal
Hiro Sushi
171 King St EReal Japanese owned Sushi bar.
C'est What?
67 Front St EAwesome lamb burgers!
Great Thai food, and a good place to see A Listers, Samuel L Jackson, Jessica Alba etc.
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Mengrai Thai
82 Ontario StGreat Thai food, and a good place to see A Listers, Samuel L Jackson, Jessica Alba etc.
The best sirloin sandwiches I have eaten, you be the judge of that.
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House on Parliament
454 Parliament StThe best sirloin sandwiches I have eaten, you be the judge of that.
Wing Machine
443 Parliament StAwesome Jerk wings for those who like it super hot.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Esplanade
26 The EsplanadeGood steak
Lovely old Mansion turned into a steakhouse.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Thunder Bay
735 Hewitson StLovely old Mansion turned into a steakhouse.
Lahore Tikka House
1365 Gerrard St EAmazing Pakistani food, well worth the hike.
Subway
127 Bremner BlvdSubs anyone?
Terroni
720 Queen St WGood Italian eat!
Nami Japanese Restaurant
55 Adelaide St EJapanese!
Golden Thai Restaurant
105 Church StThai
Origin
107 King Street EastVery yummy food.
Tim Hortons
1500 O'Connor DrCanadian coffee?
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.American coffee.
Spring Rolls
85 Front Street EastFusion Thai food, not real authentic Thai, but semi decent.
HOTHOUSE
35 Church StAte here once, cannot recommend it.
Do you want great coffee first thing? Hit the The Black Canary Espresso Bar, around the corner!
61 Sherbourne St
Do you want great coffee first thing? Hit the The Black Canary Espresso Bar, around the corner!
I ate here once, it was okay, but I can make better lamb chops!
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The Sultan's Tent & Café Moroc
49 Front St EI ate here once, it was okay, but I can make better lamb chops!
Mangia & Bevi
260 King St EPizza's
Bistro 243
243 King St ETake out or eat in.
On The Rocks
169 Front St EChinese food and karaoke bar.
Bolets Burrito
134 Lower Sherbourne StJumbo burritos stuffed with original, eclectic combinations
Petit Dejeuner
191 King St ELong lineups.
Weezie's
364 A King St ENever eaten here, please let me know..
Planet Hollywood
For all you Arnie fans.
The Chefs' House
215 King St EStudent run restaurant.
Maquette A Berkeley Event Venue
111 King St EFrench- & Italian-inspired.
Biagio Ristorante
155 King St EFine-dining go-to for Italian dishes.
Second Cup
145 Queens Quay WSecond class.
Bombay Palace
71 Jarvis StSemi decent Indian food, better to hit Gerrard.
G For Gelato
75 Jarvis StreetPizza's etc.
185 King St E
185 King Street EastAmerican coffee.
The Richmond Rogue Kitchen + Bar
284 Richmond St EPub.
Fusaro's East
294 Richmond St EItalian panini bar.
The George Street Diner
129 George StDiner!
Pita Land
246 King St EFast food pita.
The Old Spaghetti Factory
54 The EsplanadeYes its old..
Bier Markt
600 King St WGood food and drinks.
Japanese restaurant but not owned by Japanese people.
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Imanishi Japanese Kitchen
1330 Dundas Street WestJapanese restaurant but not owned by Japanese people.
High-end destination with a warm wood interior has been serving steak & seafood since 1966.
Tom Jones Steak House
17 Leader LaneHigh-end destination with a warm wood interior has been serving steak & seafood since 1966.
Bravi
40 Wellington St ECozy eatery & wine bar for Italian fare.
Family-owned joint offering elevated versions of Thai classics in a contemporary setting. -
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sukhoTHAI
460 Front St EFamily-owned joint offering elevated versions of Thai classics in a contemporary setting. -
Traditional fare, such as pizza & housemade pasta, in a modern, low-key setting with a large patio.
Vagabondo Italian Restaurant + Lounge
32 Wellington St ETraditional fare, such as pizza & housemade pasta, in a modern, low-key setting with a large patio.
Pearl Diver
100 Adelaide St EOyster bar.
Ichiban Sushi
58 Wellington St EJapanese food, but not owned by Japanese.
Le Papillon On Front
69 Front St EFrench food.
The Flatiron: A Firkin Pub
49 Wellington St EPub.
Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill
17 Tank House LaneOyster... if you like them.
El Catrin Destileria
18 Tank House LaneContemporary Canadian restaurant.
Italian comfort food in an urban setting with soaring pine ceilings & exposed-brick walls.
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Archeo
31 Trinity StItalian comfort food in an urban setting with soaring pine ceilings & exposed-brick walls.
Creative Mexican tapas, an ample tequila & mescal list, plus outdoor seating & a colourful mural.
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El Catrin Destileria
18 Tank House LaneCreative Mexican tapas, an ample tequila & mescal list, plus outdoor seating & a colourful mural.
Caffe Furbo
Boutique coffee bar.
Fine Italian fare paired with an immense wine list in a romantic, stone-walled dining room.
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Salt Wine Bar Ltd
225 Ossington AvenueFine Italian fare paired with an immense wine list in a romantic, stone-walled dining room.
Berkeley Cafe
141 Berkeley StQuaint little cafe.
Domino's Pizza
9995 McVean DrTake out Domino's Pizza
Figs Breakfast Lunch
344 Queen Street EastGood food.
No Bull Burgers Canada
179 Parliament StDecent burgers.
Gourmet Burger Co.
482 Parliament StAwesome burgers!!!
Ginger
355 Yonge StAwesome pho food, cheap.
Amaya Express
263 King St ENot real Indian food.
Fast food sushi, I don't recommend it, but if its the only thing open, you have no choice.
Nari Sushi
257 King St EFast food sushi, I don't recommend it, but if its the only thing open, you have no choice.
McDonald's
356 Yonge StWhen in doubt about other food, hit McDonalds.
No-frills counter serve with renowned apple cake, offering baked goods & Lebanese-inspired lunches.
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Mystic Muffin
113 Jarvis StNo-frills counter serve with renowned apple cake, offering baked goods & Lebanese-inspired lunches.
Hero Certified Burgers
79 Front Street EastBurgers.
Offering espresso & a full bar, this bright eatery serves brunch, burgers, salads & sandwiches.
Hank's
9 Church StOffering espresso & a full bar, this bright eatery serves brunch, burgers, salads & sandwiches.
Upscale nightclub in an elegant former courthouse with hardwood floors & soaring ceilings.
Courthouse
57 Adelaide St EUpscale nightclub in an elegant former courthouse with hardwood floors & soaring ceilings.
Dishes such as rack of lamb & Korean BBQ glazed pork are offered in 3 classically elegant spaces. -
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Rosewater Room
19 Toronto StDishes such as rack of lamb & Korean BBQ glazed pork are offered in 3 classically elegant spaces. -
Pasta, pizza & other classic Italian dishes served in a casual space decorated with vintage posters.
Mirto Italian Restaurant
25 Toronto StreetPasta, pizza & other classic Italian dishes served in a casual space decorated with vintage posters.
Italian eatery serving gourmet pizzas, pastas & classic dishes, plus dozens of wines by the glass.
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Mercatto
15 Toronto StItalian eatery serving gourmet pizzas, pastas & classic dishes, plus dozens of wines by the glass.
Richtree Market Restaurants
Neat place to eat and drink beers/wine etc and coffee.
Sightseeing
i-CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdGreat views and food.
I-Aquarium ye-Ripley yase-Canada
288 Bremner BlvdSharks anyone?
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StHockey fans, this is a must.
The Beaches
Lovely beach area in the summer time!!
Toronto's First Post Office, right down the street.
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Toronto's First Post Office
260 Adelaide St EToronto's First Post Office, right down the street.
Sugar Beach Park
11 Dockside DrNice small city beach.
Redpath Sugar Plant
95 Queens Quay ENever been here, but hear its good.
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen St WCity Hall for all you politicians.
Toronto Old City Hall
60 Queen St WHistoric Old City Hall.
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St EToronto is trying to recreate NYC.
Financial District
Toronto's version of Wall St.
The queen visits here on special occasions.
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The Cathedral Church of St. James
106 King St EThe queen visits here on special occasions.
Parliament interpretive centre
265 Front St ECultural museum, not been here, so cannot tell you much.
Ibhulodi yase-Gooderham
49 Wellington St EGreat looking pie shaped old building.
Toronto Police Service 52 Division
255 Dundas St WOld historic building.
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Museum and Special Events Venue
106 Trinity StToronto's first and oldest school.
Brookfield Place
181 Bay St.Great architecture.
The Omni King Edward Hotel
37 King St EGreat architecture.
Cloud Gardens Park
14 Temperance StNeat little rainforest gardens.
Arts & Culture
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.Basketball, Hocket etc, all under one roof!
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StConcerts..
I-Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayWatch the Blue Jays play against your favourite team!
Young People's Theatre
165 Front St ETheatre!
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
27 Front St ETheatre.
Canadian Stage (Berkeley)
26 Berkeley StThe Canadian Stage Company
Massey Hall
178 Victoria StTheatre
Prints & stone sculptures by contemporary Inuit artists, with more than 500 pieces on display.
Gallery Indigena
46 Gristmill LanePrints & stone sculptures by contemporary Inuit artists, with more than 500 pieces on display.
I-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkGreat museum.
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WMovies etc.
Essentials
Sobeys
Buy food and cook at home.
Rocco's No Frills
200 Front St ECook at home.
Metro
89 Gould StCook at home!
55 Sherbourne St
Connivence store. Not cheap, but quick.
Rabba
37 Charles St WA litte pricy.
Everything Else
Isitolo se-St. Lawrence
93 Front St EGood eats on the weekend. Try the ravioli's!
Prairie Girl Bakery
Victoria StreetAmazing cup cakes.
Imagine Cinema Market Square
80 Front St ESmall cinema, decent prices.
The Guvernment Entertainment Complex
132 Queens Quay EastNightclub.
Union Station Bus Terminal At Bay St
81 Bay St.Transport to other cities.
Union Station
55 Front St WTransport to other cities.
Rooster Coffee House
479 Broadview AveCoffee.
St. Michael's Hospital
36 Queen St EMy kids were born here.
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre
189 Yonge StTheatre
Consulate General of the USA
For your US consular needs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdTaste the local brew.
Pravda Vodka Bar
44 Wellington St EGreat drinks.
Irish Embassy Pub and Grill
49 Yonge StGood eat.
P.J. O'Brien Irish Pub & Restaurant
39 Colborne StAuthentic Irish pub.
Betty's
240 King St EGreat Pub, owned by a Brit!
Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery Toronto, ON
38 The EsplanadeDrinks and terrible food.
English-style standby offering drink specials from Sunday to Thursday & a menu of pub food.
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Scotland Yard
56 The EsplanadeEnglish-style standby offering drink specials from Sunday to Thursday & a menu of pub food.
Fionn MacCool's
1867 Yonge StIrish pub
St. Louis Bar & Grill
808 York Mills RdGood wings and dill sauce.
474 Adelaide St E
474 Adelaide Street EastCafe bar, never been here.
Intimate basement joint with live jazz, swing & blues 5 nights a week, late-night tapas & cocktails.
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Reservoir Lounge
52 Wellington St EIntimate basement joint with live jazz, swing & blues 5 nights a week, late-night tapas & cocktails.
Gilead Café & Wine Bar
4 Gilead PlaceCafé and Wine Bar
Airy brewpub with several beers that are only available on-site plus bar food classics.
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Mill St. Brew Pub & The Beer Hall
21 Tank House LaneAiry brewpub with several beers that are only available on-site plus bar food classics.
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
144 Front St WPub food.
The Jersey Giant Pub
71 Front St EMore pub grub.
Small plates of locally sourced fare from an open kitchen, complemented by a list of over 200 wines.
Wine Bar
9 Church StSmall plates of locally sourced fare from an open kitchen, complemented by a list of over 200 wines.
Entertainment & Activities
Sherbourne Common
61 Dockside DrPark