Toronto lies along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore and it is the capital city for the Ontario Province. The large metropolis is a mix of modern skyscrapers set among landscaped green spaces. The bustling city is a popular Canadian tourist destination. Visitors can enjoy many outdoor and water activities on the lake, history buffs will love the many museums and galleries to visit, and foodies can dine to their heart’s content at the many restaurants around the city. Book a stay in one of the hotels with hot tub or hotels with parking so you can start your food trip in the city. You can combine sightseeing along with your love for food by dining at any of the best rooftop restaurants in Toronto. They all offer tasty dishes served with stunning scenic views. Check them out below.
1. Lavelle
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Posted by Lavelle on Monday, March 9, 2020
Offering a wonderful fusion of Japanese and Brazilian dishes, Lavelle on King Street is one of Toronto’s upscale dining spots with skyline views. The menu was carefully crafted by renowned local chef Daniel Ken and features poke naruto rolls, short rib tacos, truffle yuzu guacamole and chips, and spicy rock shrimp among many others. Whether or not you’re celebrating a special occasion, come to the lounge bar for a nice nightcap, and maybe take a dip in the pool too!
Lavelle
Address: 627 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M5, Canada
Website: Lavelle
Opening hours: 4pm - 11pm (daily)
2. Sky Yard at The Drake Hotel
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See you on the Sky Yard.
Posted by The Drake Hotel on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Whether or not you’re staying at The Drake Hotel, you’re more than welcome to enjoy the tasty offerings at Sky Yard. This rooftop bar is ideal for weekend brunches with your best friends. You can chomp on casual eats like burgers, fresh sushi, and shareable plates.
What’s a brunch without some day drinking, though? Of course, the restaurant has a wide selection of tasty cocktails, which you can enjoy along with a nice view of Toronto’s fashionable West Queen West neighborhood.
Sky Yard at The Drake Hotel
Address: 1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3, Canada
Website: Sky Yard at The Drake Hotel
3. Union Social Eatery
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It’s 2020, which means anything can happen. Welcome back to summer! Come join us on our patios and enjoy those rays. We...
Posted by Union Social Eatery on Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Gather ‘round your best buds for an afternoon of good food and drinks at Union Social Eatery. This local favorite and casual hangout spot on St. Clair Avenue mainly serves homemade burger patties on gluten-free buns. A few of their bestsellers are the roasted mushroom melt beef burger, West Coast veggie burger, and epic cheeseburger. Other tasty grubs like parmesan truffle fries, roasted garlic Caesar salad, and steak frites are also served at this hip restaurant with a neighborhood view.
Union Social Eatery
Address: 21 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1K7, Canada
Website: Union Social Eatery
Opening hours: 5pm - 10pm (daily)
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4. The Roof Lounge at Park Hyatt
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Delectable food and breathtaking skyline views are exactly what’s waiting for you at The Roof Lounge, a chic rooftop lounge at Park Hyatt Toronto. Located on the 18th floor, the cocktail bar is a cozy, intimate setting for your next date night or night out with your friends.
They have an extensive wine selection, which is best paired with classic desserts like a strawberry tart. Past guests have billed the bar as one of the best makers of cosmo in the city!
The Roof Lounge at Park Hyatt
Address: Park Hyatt, 4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada
Website: The Roof Lounge at Park Hyatt
5. The One Eighty
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With upscale interiors and a well-crafted menu, The One Eighty fights for the top spot when it comes to the best rooftop restaurants in Toronto. It’s located on the 51st floor of Manulife Centre, offering unobstructed views of the CN Tower.
Main course offerings include truffle mushroom risotto, herb-roasted half chicken, and New York striploin steak, among many others. Dining here isn’t complete without savoring signature cocktails like rosemary bramble and fall sangria. It’s a great spot for date nights, celebrations, and even just regular weeknights!
The One Eighty
Address: Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St W 51st Floor, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5, Canada
Website: The One Eighty
6. The Rooftop Bar
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Posted by The Broadview Hotel on Saturday, August 1, 2020
The Rooftop Bar serves cocktails and appetizers on its glass enclosed terrace. Enjoy the stunning views of the Don River and the Toronto skyline while dining. The menu includes upscale appetizers like the scallop Ceviche or the Blistered Shishito Peppers alongside standard pub food like chicken wings or their housemade guacamole and chips.
The Rooftop Bar
Address: 106 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4M 2G1
Website: The Rooftop
Opening hours: Sunday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Price range: 10 - 30 USD
7. The Pilot
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The Pilot Tavern is everything you want a bar/restaurant to be, great drinks served alongside delicious food. The Pilot consists of three floors, with the main floor restaurant, the Stealth Lounge on the second floor and the third-floor patio, The Flight Deck. The patio is open seasonally from March through December. Their menu features traditional appetizers and pub food like nachos and wings, with burgers and sandwiches for lunch. The dinner menu features local favorites including the Baked Mac n Cheese or the Asian Sticky Ribs.
The Pilot
Address: 22 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M4W 1J5, Canada
Website: The Pilot
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM, Saturday 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM, Sunday 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Price range: 10 - 20 USD
8. Gusto 101
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Gusto translates to “tasty” in Italian and that is what you can expect here. They have taken classic southern Italian dishes and revamped them into modern culinary delights. They have a rooftop patio for dining as well as the main restaurant built inside a renovated garage. The menu features daily specials, antipasti, pizzas, and pasta. One of the most popular dishes is Maflade Ai Funghi, a blend of three mushrooms and pasta in a truffle cream sauce.
Gusto 101
Address: 101 Portland Street, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3, Canada
Website: Gusto 101
Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Thursday 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM, Friday & Saturday 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Price range: 15 - 40 USD
9. The Chase
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The Chase is an upscale restaurant located on the fifth floor. Besides their main dining room, they offer a rooftop terrace with a lovely view of Toronto. They are mainly a seafood house but do offer beef short ribs, chicken and venison. One of their signature dishes is the Arctic Char that is pan roasted with sunchokes, pickled carrots and served with a brown butter sauce. Or if you are feeling indulgent, try the Diamond Platter, a two-tier dish featuring a variety of fresh seafood.
The Chase
Address: 10 Temperance Street, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M5H 1Y4, Canada
Website: The Chase
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Price range: 30 - 60 USD
10. Trattoria Nervosa
Trattoria Nervosa is located in a renovated house that is now a multi-storied Italian restaurant. Since opening their doors in 1996, The cozy restaurant has become a favorite place for locals to meet up. They have an upstairs patio that is heated, so you can enjoy your meal even on a chilly fall night. They serve Southern Italian cuisine that includes pasta, pizza, and salads. Be sure to leave room for their Torta di Mandorle, an almond flavored cake that’s topped with whipped ricotta cheese and toffee almonds.
Trattoria Nervosa
Address: 75 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto, ON M5R 1B8, Canada
Website: Trattoria Nervosa
Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Thursday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Price range: 11 - 30 USD
11. Cactus Club Café
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The Cactus Club Cafe has a number of restaurants in the Toronto area, but the home restaurant has something unique; they have a rooftop patio. The Deck is open during the warm months and during the colder ones, they enclose it and add heat lamps to make it cozy. They are primarily a cocktail lounge, so you will find a full drink menu that includes their seasonal creations. They also have a dinner menu that features many of the standards from steak, seafood, and chicken dishes.
Cactus Club Café
Address: 77 Adelaide Street W, Toronto, ON M5H 1P9, Canada
Website: Cactus Club Café
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Price range: 30 - 60 USD
12. The Fifth & Terrace
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The Fifth & Terrace is the restaurant to take a date to. Everything inside and on the rooftop patio is designed for romance. Chef Robert Toppan has created a menu to reflect modern tastes with an elegant flair. They have a regular menu or you can enjoy a Sicilian-style tasting menu with wine paired to each course. This terrace restaurant in Toronto is best known for its grilled octopus served with a smoked raisin puree and orange.
The Fifth & Terrace
Address: 225 Richmond Street W, Suite 501b, Toronto, ON M5V 1W2, Canada
Website: The Fifth & Terrace
Opening hours: Thursday - Saturday 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Price range: 60 - 90 USD
13. Hemingway's Restaurant
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Hemingway’s Restaurant & Bar is “the” place to spend a fun evening. The large restaurant features three bars, four patios, 24 beers on tap, and enough television screens to please any sports fanatic. The menu selection is as large as the venue, with food, drink, brunch, late night and even a kids menu. Here you can enjoy New Zealand style cuisine, like their pies of the week, a different hearty filling tucked into flaky pastry.
Hemingway's Restaurant
Address: 142 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A8, Canada
Website: Hemingway’s Restaurant
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Price range: 11 - 30 USD
14. Baro
Baro is an upscale, multi-storied restaurant that specializes in Latin flavors used to create sophisticated, modern dishes. On the ground floor is the main dining room, on the second floor is Pablo’s Snack House and cocktail lounge while the third floor is called The Loft. This fancy rooftop restaurant in Toronto has both a dinner and a brunch menu. A popular brunch item is the Chori Papa, eggs, chorizo, potatoes, peppers and goat cheese served with flour tortillas.
Baro
Address: 485 King Street W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4, Canada
Website: Baro
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Price range: 30 - 60 USD
15. The Porch
The Porch is a rooftop patio restaurant located in the entertainment district. They specialize in cold beers and margaritas served alongside some tasty bar food. While dining, you will enjoy a stunning view of the city. Two popular menu items include their Nachos and the Butter Chicken Flatbread.
The Porch
Address: 250 Adelaide Street W, Toronto, ON M5H 1X6, Canada
Website: The Porch
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Price range: 11 - 30 USD
Meal with a view
No matter what food you are craving, one of these tasty places will have something for you. And you can enjoy a little something extra, a meal with a view. Enjoy great food, good company and a stunning view of either the lake or the city skyline.
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