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Moderate noise
Upscale
Classy
Good for groups

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Destiny F.

Great view and amazing service, but the menu didn't quite hit the mark for us. The black bean soup was a letdown--just blended beans and water with no flavor. Everything else was pretty bland too. It felt a bit overrated, but I'd be open to giving it another shot with a different menu.

Menu (Prix Fixe)
Jo-Anne L.

As advertised, this is an elegant, upscale restaurant with a beautiful view of the water. We came here as a larger group and so ordered from the prix fixe menu. I must say that the entire booking process was quite pleasant - the person responsible for events was very responsive and helpful, from sending us the menus and contract forms to answering questions about dietary restrictions. For appetizers, we had a choice of salad or soup. The "Caesar" salad had an interesting twist, made using kale instead of lettuce and with soft panisse croutons (these were a huge hit, despite the odd sounding name). The soup had a nice texture but was slightly too sour (all I could taste was the tomato flavour). I selected the salmon entree (my go-to order at restaurants in this area) and was astonished by the excellent quality of the dish! The flesh was exceptionally tender, covered by a layer of crispy, oily salmon skin. The light sweetness of the beets and baby bok choy well complimented the savoury fish. Dessert too was superb: the lemony crème brûlée contained strong sour notes to offset the sweet custard. Oh, and of course the caramelized sugar was perfect! Now for the not so perfect. Drinks were great, except for the coffee. Portion sizes are on the small side (I wasn't full after a 3-course meal...but it could just be me haha). The staff greeting us at the entrance and taking our coats were wonderful, friendly and warm. The waiter actually serving us - not so great. The service was quite rushed and almost offhanded. He literally whipped the plates away when clearing the table, and never once checked on us during our time there. Also of note is the noise level: unfortunately, at peak lunchtime, we could hardly hear even the person sitting one seat away. It's quiet if you choose to dine at 2pm though. Overall, a positive experience! The food, at least, is above par.

Enjoying my lunch with a Big Client
Mark M.

On the 36th floor of the Toronto Athletic Club. Overlooking CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and Lake Ontario. Beautiful dining room and view. Food is expensive. Expect to pay a minimum of $60 per person. Food is pretty good and good service. $5 extra if you want bread with your main course.

a plate of food with a salad and crackers
Ed S.

Stratus is a casual upscale restaurant located on the 36th floor of a TD tower in the financial district. The décor is modern and provides views of the financial core and of the waterfront. Tip: ask for the restaurant washrooms instead of being directed to the Toronto Athletic Club washrooms (if you would like). This was my second time dining at Stratus - this time I was there for an event. Nicole, our server, took excellent care of us. She was professional, attentive, courteous, and hard working. She delivered her top-notch service with such ease. For example, while there was a set menu for our table, she was able to work with the kitchen to make requested changes. In addition, she was attuned to the diner's preferences, for example, she offered options to those who did not drink alcohol (but did not explicitly say so). And we were never rushed - she stayed until almost midnight until our party decided to depart before the elevators lock. Thank you, Nicole! Onto the food: KALE & BABY RED ROMAINE CAESAR SALAD ($16 on the website menu) roasted garlic dressing, parmesan crisp, panisse croutons The use of baby kale was a unique twist on Caesar salad. The stems on the baby kale made it slightly cumbersome to eat at times but that's just me being a whiner (I do not mind eating the whole plant - more nutrition!). Overall, good salad that was not over dressed. CRISP SKINNED BC CHINOOK SALMON ($35 on the website menu) roasted golden and crimson beets, sauteed baby bok choy, lemon dill The salmon was cooked perfectly. The skin was crisp and the flesh left moist and unadulterated. The beets and bok choy were great accompaniments (never have enough vegetables)! The sauce tasted like butter lemon dill, it was citrusy and buttery. The sauce was drizzled around the salmon so one can decide how much of it to use. Excellent salmon dish.

It is an upscale restaurant with a view of the city, and the staff is very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend it for a romantic date night or special occasion. The menu is simple, and the meals are accompanied by suggested wine pairings. We ordered the salmon and duck dishes, and both were delicious.

The view from the bar
I-Lin L.

Came here for drinks and appetizers on a Tuesday evening for a work event. We thought they would give us a semi-private room, but it turned out to be just the side of the bar area. There weren't a lot of people in the place, so our group pretty much took up all the space at the bar. The views looking outside are nice. Appetizers were okay, but very heavy on the cheese. We had a huge cheese platter with fruit, arancini, shrimp, pear and goat cheese crostini, mini grilled cheese sandwiches, burger sliders, and mini cheesecake bites. Service was good. The place is a bit pricy, but that might be the norm in downtown Toronto.

Tea
Alfred D.

First review of the new year! The atmosphere, view and ambiance is just breathtaking. It was my moms birthday and my family decided to surprise her by taking her downtown. This restaurant has always been on my list so why not save it for a special occasion. To start, I made a reservation online a few days prior. After getting there we were seated quickly and our server was very attentive. We had some of the breadsticks to start, along with salad and mushroom soup. For the mains I had the burger, my dad had the salmon and my sister had the buttered shrimp. Definitely one of the best burgers I've had. Very fresh and well seasoned. It came with friends along with home made ketchup. To be honest, the fries were great but I wasn't a big fan of the ketchup. It was more like a sweet tomato purée. Maybe I just like Heinz too much! I had a taste of the buttered shrimp and it was excellent. Probably would be my second choice after the burger. The salmon looked a bit small, but it was still very tasty and filling for lunch. Other than that, I think everything was reasonably priced according to downtown standards. Oh also, the washroom is a change room facility since there's a gym on the same floor.

Catch of the day, Salmon and bread basket
Samantha T.

Beautiful view in the evening. Came late on a Wednesday evening and was fairly empty. Ash Wednesday so we both had fish plates. The salmon was delicious and the fresh catch special was phenomenal. Honestly best seafood we've ever had. Little to no wait time seeing as we arrived a little before 8:30, kitchen closes right at 8:30 on weekdays. Service was great, attentive and friendly hostesses. Tip: Bread is not free if your server asks if you'd like any after placing the order. Still pretty good with a side of a hummus sauce. We came here for our one year anniversary and it was a perfect intimate, quiet setting + table by the window for a gorgeous city view :)

Lizzie T.

The night view was amazing. The servers are very kind and polite. My boyfriend and I had a romantic dinner on Valentine's Day. Overall the experience was good. There's just one thing. When we made a reservation, they didn't tell us it's gonna be a valentines special menu. We checked at the website, still the regular menu. When we walked in and sat down , we noticed that the menu was different from the website. It's a valentine special menu. It's fixed. No price on it. When we asked, the server told us it's 85 Cad per person, which is waaaaay more than the regular menu price. We didn't know that beforehand. My boyfriend received a call just a week ago before valentines from the restaurant. They told him they would charge him if he didn't show up, which totally makes sense, but they didn't tell us there's gonna be a special valentines menu with a special price. So I just think the restaurant should inform people of the special occasion price or menu when they confirm reservations. Also more information should be post on websites. I understand restaurants want to make more money on Valentine's Day, but customers also have the right to know more info beforehand. Later the manager came and offer us drinks and twenty five per cent off on everything, which was good. I think I will eat there again. The night view was spectacular. Very romantic.

Amy W.

Along with the beautiful view, this is a hidden gem for brunch. I've ordered the SMOKED SALMON EGGS BENEDICT oak smoked salmon, potato latka, spinach, poached eggs, bernaise sauce... so goood especially on a bed of potato latka, instead of English muffins. Will definitely come back and very happy with the service!

Salmon tartare
Milly L.

Coming here on a weekday at lunch time can be packed, filled with well dressed business people having lunch meetings. I came here with my team of coworkers for an early Christmas lunch. Reservations can be easily made on the open table app. Service was exceptional, our server was patient and attentive with a good sense of humour. For appetizers, I tried the salmon tartare and I thought the highlight were the chips that accompanied the tartare. They were like wavy chips that were freshly out of the fryer. My co workers had the soup of the day which they really enjoyed as well. For mains, we tried the salmon, steak and duck leg. I had the duck leg and it was the best duck I've tried at a fine dining restaurant! Crispy skin that I saved for last with really tender meat. It also came with lots of fresh vegetables and a good amount of potatoes on the side, I was so satisfied. But of course we had to end with desert. We tried their ice cream cookie sandwich and bread pudding, both were great. We shared the two desserts amongst the three of us, otherwise too much for one person.

Jason N.

Valentine's dinner was amazing. I enjoyed the 4 course meal and the service. I wish I had remembered to take photos of each course . The view is beautiful as well. I would love to come back.

The dining room at Stratus.
Kyla C.

I'm going to title this review "So Far So Good", because Stratus will be playing a huge role in my life over the coming year and there will definitely be follow-up reviews as 2015 progresses. My fiancé booked Stratus as our wedding venue in March 2014 for our October 2015 wedding. We booked it based solely on the view, the fact it is in our price range, and overall atmosphere. When we put down our deposit we hadn't even tried the food (I trusted the glowing Yelp reviews), so when I took my mother, sister, and future mother-in-law for lunch a couple weeks ago I was so nervous that the place wouldn't impress. My fears were quickly dispelled. I made a reservation and I am glad that I did. It was a Friday lunch hour and the place got BUSY. However, it never felt packed or crowded. I counted about 80 people in the restaurant at one point, and we're only planning for about 60 at the wedding, so now I know that there will be more than enough room for my guests to stretch out and enjoy themselves. We were seated promptly with a beautiful view of the lake and the island. I ordered the butter chicken for lunch, and the food was served quickly. The chicken had some really good heat to it, and the rice and naan were good compliments to the spicy dish. I had expected the portions to be on the smaller side, but I ended up not being able to finish everything on my plate before feeling on the full side. My only complaint from the whole day involved, believe it or not, the water. We were asked if we wanted still or sparkling water. Three of the four of us chose still and one chose sparkling. Had we known that a large, $10.50 bottle would be opened for one person, I have no doubt that all of us would have chosen still. I doubt that a whole bottle of water was consumed, and $10.50 is an incredible mark-up for carbonated water. Where it's common place for sparkling water to be complimentary, this was a bit of a shock to see on the bill. Initially we weren't going to have dessert, but after reading the menu we threw all caution to the wind and decided to try the creme brûlée and sticky toffee pudding. The cream brûlée was appropriately creamy with a delicious sugar top, and the whisky infused caramel topping on the sticky toffee pudding easily stole the show. After tip (and the overpriced water), lunch with dessert came to about $200 for all four of us, which is perfectly reasonable given the quality of the food and the stunning scenery. The service was friendly and fast, though I do hope it will be slower paced on my big day (however, I chalk that up to the differences between catering to the 1-hour lunch crowd and catering to a relaxed wedding environment). All in all, I have no doubts that Stratus will provide the perfect venue for my big day and I can't wait to experience everything they have to offer.

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Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Panang

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

4.4(3.9k reviews)
0.6 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
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P2 Thai Chicken Wings - The chicken wings were okay, quite fragrant…read more P3 Chef Nuit's Pad Thai - The stir-fried noodles were on the sour side, not highly recommended. P4 Pad Gra Prow - The best dish! We chose mild spicy, which wasn't spicy at all. P5 Khao Soi - Golden noodles, very delicious, the coconut milk flavor permeated the noodles, and the meat was quite tender. P6 Pad See Ew - It tasted like wide rice noodles, delicious! We chose beef and extra shrimp. P7 Coconut Sorbet - Coconut milk ice cream, not bad, a little too sweet, and had a little bit of coconut meat. Mango Sticky Rice - The mango sticky rice was average, nothing particularly delicious. P8 Thai Iced Tea - A little sweet and a little too sweet. Fresh Coconut Water - Very refreshing and fresh coconut water. Compared to other Thai restaurants in Toronto, this one was the best!

The top rated Thai restaurant and the Michelin stars is well deserved!…read more The wait can be long! For 2 people it was 30-40 min wait, not including waiting in line to sign in. Do not take reservations for small groups. Ordered Spring Rolls, Pad See Ew, and Pad Thai. All dishes were really good. Spring rolls had more mushroom taste, but lightly fried. Pad See Ew had great flavor, not too oily or salty, and had great quality of beef. Chicken pad Thai had balances sweet, sour, and savory notes. Portions were generous, but expect to pay over $25 per plate. Mango Sticky rice good not great, since mango was super ripe to add sweetness. Plenty of coconut "sauce" to flavor the rice. Spring Rolls 4/5 Pad See Ew 5/5 Pad Thai 5/5 Mango Sticky Rice 4/5

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The Rabbit Hole

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4.1(66 reviews)
0.4 kmDowntown Core

As part of the annual Winterlicious promotion, two of my friends and I picked three restaurants…read morewith the prix fixed menu that'd we'd never tried before. This was first on our list, located in the Scotiabank Tower on Adelaide. We got a nice corner table, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting, not too loud but not library-like either. The music, mostly UK fare like their cuisine, played an acceptable volume that my friends and I didn't have to raise our voices. We were seated very promptly, and our server took care to attend to my friend's allergy. She even asked to change my friend's cutlery when another server brought the wrong salad. My appetizer was a hot-smoked salmon pâté, which was ok by itself, but eaten with the pickles gave it that taste I wouldn't forget. I chose for my main the Petit Roast Dinner; the cut was excellent, full of flavour and juicy to boot. The gravy for said cut just brought the roast to another level. The sides were delicious as well, especially the crispiness of the potatoes. A clean plate was the end result! Finally to finish the meal, I chose the chocolate banoffee cheesecake - I never pass on any cheesecake when it's offered. And it didn't disappoint! The banana brûlée was an interesting touch, while having toffee sauce drizzled on the cheesecake was a first (and not definitely last) for me! All in all, it was a nice introduction to The Rabbit Hole, and I can't wait to go down there again!

We went for a special occasion to The Rabbit Hole. I probably would've more likely given a 3.5. But…read moresince you don't have an ability to give a .5, I actually pushed it forward to a four star. It's located in the Scotiiabank Plaza at King and Bay. Entrance is closest to the Adelaide side of that building. You enter on the ground floor level, but then you have to walk up some stairs to actually get to the restaurant if you see the place with the kegs on the side of the stairs, you're in the right spot! You'll have to go buy those kegs later if you want to use the bathrooms cause that's where they are. Once you get upstairs, it's a quite nice looking pub area ( maybe little bit more higher end than some pubs ). We specifically went there because in December 2025 they had a special where they were doing a beef Wellington every day until it sold out. The price tag was a bit steeper at $60, although I have to say it was pretty good. Do I think it was worth the $60, well? I think the jury still out on that one. The service was very nice. The server came and checked on us periodically, and I did let them know that it was a special birthday for my partner, and so they actually arranged a nice to surprise and brought a special dessert out after the main meal. It was nice to get something sweet to finish the meal (comp'd). The Wellington was very good. It was probably just a little overcooked for me. I prefer mine more like medium rare and it was probably more like medium well done. I might've liked it better if it had not been so well done. However, it was still pretty good and a very nice flavor and it came with mashed potatoes and a really lovely gravy and some nice roasted vegetables. Atmosphere is pretty lively, I would say that there's not a lot of privacy because the tables are very close together. That was kind of a so-so thing in my book, but not a big deal. It is a pub after all. Also, that's what you can expect in those types of establishments. So it was quite enjoyable, it was also my first time there. Not sure I'd run back there although I generally do like O&B restaurants. It's just there are others of theirs that I prefer far more than this one. Close to all the transit steps away from King subway station.

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4.2(38 reviews)
0.3 kmFinancial District, Downtown Core

I popped in here for a quick late lunch during the weekday. It's a nice upscale fast-casual…read morerestaurant/bar much like Earls, Joeys, etc. The servers were super friendly and nice. Very helpful and pleasant people. I wanted something small, so opted for their pork tacos. You get 3 small pork tacos for $14.75, which is pretty good in terms of value. They were surprisingly meaty, and tasted decent. They would probably make a good sharing item for the table as they were quite salty. Now, if this were a taqueria, I would not be impressed with the tacos. So if you are expecting "proper" tacos, don't order them. Go to a taqueria, lol. But this is a corporate chain pub in a city, whose main goal is to make a large swathe of people happy. So within this context, I think they did a good job. I would totally be ok to come back and try something else another time. I also had a local hazy IPA which was lovely. Overall, it was a good experience and I would go there again.

It's a good place after work. Good food , pizza , hummus and chicken wings are very delicious. Lots…read moreof drinks to choose from. Beer, cocktail etc. it's a meetup and casual place for drinks and get together. Washroom is upstairs and 1 on the ground. My colleague would not want to go upstairs for washroom after couple of drinks. Looking forward to have patio in the summer. The waitress is friendly and patient. They all wear tank top and I wonder if the place is so hot

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Byblos - Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Byblos

4.4(987 reviews)
0.6 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
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I highly recommend their foie gras, salt-grilled fish EUROBASS-EN-CROÛTE, and steak ! I forgot to…read moretake a picture of the foie gras, but it was incredibly rich and flavorful, and the grilled pineapple helped cut through the richness. The grilled fish is a must-order at almost every table; it had no fishy taste at all and was delicious. The steak was Jacob's dry-aged steak; you can't go wrong with their steaks.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Food: We had our office holiday dinner here and 15 people attended. We did a set menu which had 3 courses. The first course was Labneh with bread, hummus, & beef tartare. Second course was Lamb pide & pear salad. Third course was grilled branzino, middle eastern fried chicken, black truffle rice, and thrice cooked fries. Then there was dessert which was chocolate mousse cake & baklava. Because of my many food allergies the main server for our table was very attentive & specific in asking me what I wanted as modifications. For example I got a wagyu beef pide instead of the lamb. Every dish was really delicious, presented well & quite filling. I couldn't eat all of the food. Though I tried almost everything. Service: The pacing of the dishes was quite masterful. They really paid attention to when the food was going to come out. As I mentioned above the main server was very attentive to my food allergies. I really appreciated that as some restaurants aren't as attentive. The food was served family style so everyone could take what they wanted from the serving dishes. The dishes were served in little bowls along the tables with each bowl serving about 4 people. We had asked for one long table so it was a little snug. But we made it work. Ambiance: For dinner the lighting of the space is really dim. LOL. I would have appreciated just a little bit more light. The restaurant is in an old building so to use the washroom you had to go down two flights of stairs. The dining area is small also. But it's a pretty space. As mentioned above we asked for one long table to seat 15 people. I was expecting square tables but it was a bunch of small round tables pushed together. So the tables were really crowded with food from all the dishes. But the servers made sure to take empty serving dishes away as soon as possible. The music was a little loud for me so I had to yell to be heard. The place was packed though. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, the service & atmosphere. The restaurant is close to Roy Thompson Hall & the other theatres nearby so it's a convenient location as well. It's too bad this place is only open for dinner. I would have loved to see how they would operate a lunch time service. In any case, Byblos was amazing. I would come back here again to try other dishes! Note: Some of my pics of the main dishes didn't turn out so it's mostly desserts that are pictures

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43 Down - Atlantic salt cod (fried cod balls)

43 Down

4.7(3 reviews)
0.6 kmDowntown Core

I'm not generally the type to grab food at a hotel restaurant while I'm traveling. I'm generally…read moreout there walking around trying something random and mom and pop-ish. But after a long day and an even busier evening, I got back to the hotel famished. My brain was incapable of processing decisions and when I saw how busy this corner of the Sheraton was, I decided this was it. I grabbed a seat at the bar, ordered a drink, and listened to a podcast to wind down. It was exactly what I needed. The drink, Nutty Times, was not only delicious but the presentation was exciting too. The bartender was witty, he advised everyone near us at the bar to whip out our phones, because he was about to put on a show. Check out the video I added! After a while, my anxiety from the day began to wear off and it was time to eat. I asked if I was able to take it up to my room as a to-go order and they said that was no-go. Something about the presentation and how you had to be there for it. I don't know about that. I ordered the Atlantic salt cod (fried cod balls) and while they were super good, the presentation left me thinking, "I could have totally eaten this in my giant robe in bed." Regardless, I enjoyed every bite. I did end up getting approval to take my dessert to-go. This made me very happy. It was a chocolate mouse-like thing, shaped like a heart (it was just after Valentine's Day). It came with berries and drizzled with chocolate. Very decadent. This was a very hip spot. The environment was buzzing with people in town for whatever reason, the staff was great, and the cocktail and food couldn't have been better.

We stopped by for a cocktail and bar bites, and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of food…read moreand drink. We spoke with two bartenders that were both friendly, and willing to impart their spirits knowledge. Both cocktails were exceptional. They are expensive, but it's a Sheraton, so it was expected. Food was tasty, but pricy too. The bar is beautiful, so definitely a nice place to visit.

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Maxime's - House cut triple fries

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4.6(19 reviews)
1.5 km

My second evening visiting friends in Toronto, they brought me here for dinner. OMG. The food, the…read moredrinks, the service, the ambiance -- all were simply great. Thanks to a couple of the reviews, we ordered -- among other things the spicy rigatoni. Absolutely unbelievable flavor that really wakes up your tastebuds and says, "Delicious, aren't I?" The answer is YES!!! We ordered the truffle fries for the table, which are the best I've ever had and I love truffle fries. I ordered the Sangria Rouge simply because I love a really good one. This met and exceeded all my hopes and dreams. In fact, I would say that that describes this restaurant. It was a wonderful, wonderful experience.

Went to Maxime's for drinks and dinner and honestly the spicy vodka rigatoni is still living in my…read morehead. We ordered a bunch of things to share and the table ended up being full pretty quickly. Rock shrimp to start, truffle fries with truffle aioli, a wagyu caesar salad, half roasted chicken, and king oyster mushrooms. Everything was good, but the rigatoni completely stole the show. Creamy, spicy, perfectly cooked pasta and one of those dishes where you keep going back for another bite even when you're already full. Drinks were solid too. The Pornstar Martini and the Hot & Bothered were both great and fit the vibe of the place. The space feels polished but still lively, especially around the bar. Definitely the kind of spot that works for a night out, drinks with friends, or a late dinner. If you go, do not skip the spicy vodka rigatoni. I would come back just for that.

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Maxime's - Ribeye Chicago style medium rare

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