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EXPLORE TORONTO | | | | | | | 301 Front St W
Toronto,
ON
M5V 2T6
416-362-5411 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Upscale dining is a pleasure at 360, which is located in the CN Tower and boasts some of the most spectacular views in the city. The restaurant also revolves slowly while you dine, so you get more than just a single, fixed vista of Toronto. Lunch and dinner menus offer elegant choices, such as blackened quail, scallops in the shell, and rack of lamb. A la carte and prix fixe menus are both available for dinner. Reservations are essential. The ordinary elevator fee (Adult CAD21.99, Senior CAD19.99, Child CAD14.99) is waived with the purchase of an entree.
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| 90 Avenue Rd
Toronto,
ON
M52 2H2
416-961-2622 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. Dining is an event at this elegant eatery, set in a Victorian house with a bright, bold color scheme. In the middle of the restaurant, an enormous fresh flower arrangement offers a lovely focal point. The menu promises a variety of innovative taste combinations, and specialties include lamb, beef, and duck. Make sure to leave room for the chocolate-pudding cake (a house specialty) or the lemon trio, which features lemon ice cream and a chocolate wedge with homemade wafers.
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| 66 Wellington St W
Toronto,
ON
M5K 1H6
416-364-0054 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. The view isn't the only far-reaching aspect of Canoe. The contemporary Canadian menu may take its cue from fresh regional produce, but preparation and flavor combinations are globally inspired. From appetizers such as seared bluefin tuna with wasabi caviar, straight through to desserts like ricotta-hazelnut blintz accompanied by lindenberry preserves and maple-chai ice cream, the international influence is unmistakable. Traditional steaks and chops are also excellent, and sides are always inventive and flavorful.
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| 156 Front St W
Toronto,
ON
M5J 2L6
416-596-2240 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. The rustic stone, wood and leather decor of Canyon Creek is the perfect counterpart for its menu of steaks, fish and chops. Steak purists will be delighted with their options simply grilled top quality beef, served with salad and potato or rice. Of course, there are other equally good choices, including cedar planked salmon, double cut pork chops, lamb and veal chops, and a fabulous chipotle sirloin. Save room for the signature dessert: bread pudding studded with brandy-soaked cranberries and white and dark chocolate chunks. Solid wine list.
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| 4120 Dixie Rd
Mississauga,
ON
L4W 4V8
905-624-1297 | | | | | Description: MISSISSAUGA. This small Canadian chain has fans across the country, and one look at the cheerful decor explains why. Cora's trademark smiling sun and colorful atmosphere perk up even the grouchiest of hungry patrons. The wide variety of crepes and eggs Benedict doesn't hurt either. Everything is served with a mountain of bright, freshly cut fruit. Lunch consists of about 20 choices, from gargantuan egg salad sandwiches to roasted turkey and cranberry sauce to big salads chock full of the season's best produce. A sure bet for comfort food!
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| 100 Front St West
Toronto,
ON
M5J 1E3
416-368-2511 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. As one of the Fairmont Royal York's six dining rooms, EPIC is guaranteed to impress, whether at breakfast or brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner. All meals are lavishly prepared by a skilled chef, and menus change frequently to capitalize on seasonal fare. Innovative dishes combine the best ingredients in exciting combinations for amazing outcomes. Enjoy attentive, first-rate service and delectable food this is the way life was meant to be.
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| 2537 Yonge St
Toronto,
ON
M4P 2H9
416-487-4897 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. North 44 is fine dining at its absolute finest. The menu changes frequently, of course, but starters might be oxtail ravioli with scallops and pancetta, or seared foie gras with Riesling braised apples, toasted brioche, chocolate veal reduction, sage fritters and praline. Mains show an international influence: roasted bison tenderloin with truffle risotto and roasted beets, or grilled yellowfin tuna with crisp sesame noodle cake. To end on a sweet note, opt for the Canadian butter nut tart with caramelized bananas, or chocolate torte with orange scented crème fraiche. The extensive list of wine and spirits includes 20+ grappas, and a broad selection of ports, cognac and brandy.
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| 145 Richmond St W
Toronto,
ON
416-860-6800 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Classy and upscale, Tundra uses theatrical decor elements to create a stylized Canadian landscape from granite, textured concrete, woven woods, glass and clever lighting. Food presentation is equally dramatic expect your plate to be carefully composed, stacked, drizzled and decorated. Canadian produce receives special treatment here. Nova Scotia lobster is accompanied by a colorful tomato-avocado-bean salad; pumpkin gnocchi is tossed with spinach and artichoke hearts and topped with ricotta cheese; and rabbit loin is stuffed with garlic confit and field mushrooms then perfectly roasted. Service is attentive and professional, and the wine list is well chosen.
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| 99 Blue Jays Way
Toronto,
ON
M5V 9G9
416-979-7825 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Owned by beloved Canadian hockey star Wayne Gretzky, this sports bar/restaurant is a dream come true for fans. A huge collection of hockey memorabilia, from trophies and skates to sweaters and sticks, enlivens the exposed brick walls, and there's even a gift shop where you can pick up some appropriate souvenirs. The menu features generous portions of familiar comfort food salads, pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches, as well as a good selection of grilled meats and vegetables prepared over a wood fire. In the summer, check out the Oasis, a rooftop patio with a BBQ grill menu.
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| 7 Charles St W
Toronto,
ON
M4Y 1R4
416-928-9041 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This three-story establishment is an old Victorian house which has been converted into a café frequented by a diverse crowd. The downstairs bar has a hip atmosphere, and the rooftop patio draws a young crowd. Whichever spot you choose to settle down in, rich yet inexpensive desserts will prove to be quite satisfying. If your appetite is a little bigger, you'll also find surprisingly good appetizers, pastas, sandwiches and soups.
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