10 Toronto Restaurants and Bars With Incredible Views
Toronto has no shortage of places to eat and drink, but sometimes you want a little something extra with your dinner. Maybe that’s a rooftop with the skyline in the background, a table right by the lake, or a high-rise spot where you can watch the city from the sky. Luckily, Toronto has all of the above. Here are some of the Toronto restaurants and bars worth checking out for the views alone.
1. The Broadview Hotel Rooftop
If you want to see the Toronto skyline without actually being downtown, head east to The Broadview Hotel. The rooftop looks out over the Don River and toward the city, making it a great spot for drinks when you want a view without the downtown crowds.
Location: 106 Broadview Ave., Toronto
2. Don Alfonso 1890
Dinner on the 38th floor? Say less. Don Alfonso 1890 sits inside the Westin Harbour Castle with views across Lake Ontario and downtown, so you get plenty to look at while working your way through the Italian-inspired menu.
Location: 1 Harbour Square, Toronto
3. Paupers Pub
Not every good Toronto view requires a reservation at a fancy restaurant. Paupers Pub has a rooftop patio in The Annex where you can grab a beer, some food and a look toward the downtown skyline without making a whole production out of dinner.
Location: 539 Bloor St. W., Toronto
4. Aera
Aera is the kind of place you bring up when someone asks where to go for dinner with a view. Sitting 38 floors above The Well, the restaurant gives you a serious look at downtown Toronto while you dig into steak, sushi and cocktails.
Location: 8 Spadina Ave., 38th Floor, Toronto
5. Scaramouche
Scaramouche has been serving up dinner with a view from Midtown for years, and honestly, we get why. The restaurant looks toward the downtown skyline from above, giving you a wider view of Toronto than you’d get from somewhere right in the middle of the Financial District.
Location: 1 Benvenuto Pl., Toronto
6. Amsterdam BrewHouse
For those who’d rather keep their feet on the ground, Amsterdam BrewHouse puts you right beside Lake Ontario. Grab a seat on the patio, order one of the brewery’s beers and enjoy the waterfront view without having to climb 30 floors to get it.
Location: 245 Queens Quay W., Toronto
7. Mar’aa
Want to see Toronto from really up there? Mar’aa sits on the 51st floor of the Manulife Centre, giving you a high-up view across Yorkville and the downtown skyline. Add Middle Eastern-inspired food and cocktails to the mix and you’ve got a pretty solid night out.
Location: 55 Bloor St. W., Toronto
8. KŌST
KŌST is basically made for those “okay wait, look at this view” moments. The restaurant sits on the 44th floor of the Bisha Hotel, with the CN Tower, downtown and Lake Ontario all making an appearance from above.
Location: 80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
9. The Pilot
The Pilot has been a Yorkville favourite for decades, and its rooftop Flight Deck is the place to go when you want to take the party outside. It’s casual, easygoing and perfect for grabbing a drink with friends while getting a different look at the neighbourhood.
Location: 22 Cumberland St., Toronto
10. Canoe
Canoe takes you way above the Financial District — we’re talking the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower. The restaurant serves contemporary Canadian food alongside sweeping city views, making it one to keep in mind for birthdays, date nights or any dinner where you want to make a bit of a thing out of it.
Location: 66 Wellington St. W., 54th Floor, Toronto
Which Toronto restaurant or bar has the best view in the city? Tell us your pick!
Frequently Asked Questions
Aera, KŌST, Canoe, Don Alfonso 1890 and Scaramouche are some of the best bets if you’re after a proper city view.
Scaramouche, Canoe, Aera and The Broadview Hotel all give you a chance to see the Toronto skyline from different parts of the city.
Amsterdam BrewHouse sits right on the Harbourfront, while Don Alfonso 1890 and Valerie offer higher-up views toward Lake Ontario.
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