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Restaurants that are excellent for groups360 Restaurant The 360 Restaurant is the world's largest revolving restaurant with the world's tallest wine cellar, plus the best view of Toronto and Lake Ontario. The food and service are both excellent. If you do nothing else while you are in Toronto, dine on top of the world at the 360 Restaurant. The best time to go is for sunset. Since the restaurant makes one full rotation every 72 minutes you can watch the sunset while you eat your appetizer and then later watch the city light up during your entree. If you purchase an entree at 360 Restaurant, your ticket to the top of the CN Tower is complimentary, so why not stay up a while an make an evening out of it? 93 Harbord Relaxed modern atmosphere with an eclectic menu; friendly service; Bar Italia Great food and ambiance. Barberian's Steak House I love Barberian's for many reasons. They age the meat on premises. The steaks are juicy and filling. The service is attentive. The ambience is cozy, old school steak house. The feta cheese offered for baked potatoes. The 20+ paged wine list. A little stuffy, but that is traditional for the type of steak house that it is. Better value for your money than Ruth Chris', Morton's, or Harbour Sixty. beerbistro If you're a beer lover, definitely head to beerbistro while you are in Toronto. To quote the owners, 'beerbistro's mission is to celebrate fresh market beer cuisine elevating it to a new level of sophistication and flavour.' Without a doubt, beerbistro has one of (if not the) most extensive beer lists in Toronto. If you are totally overwhelmed by the 20 beers on tap (and hundreds in bottles), then go for a taster, any 3 draught samples for $6. As for food, the Belgian Frites ($5) as a snack always hit the spot. Biryani House This is the very best Indian restaurant in Toronto and very conveniently located at Wellesley and Yonge. There is a wide choice in vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, all delicately flavoured and beautifully presented. Chef is Debu Saha. Price is reasonable especially if you order the Kingfisher Indian beer. Friendly service. Bombay Bhel Provides delicious Indian food. I recommend the butter chicken. Great place for a group as you can order several different dishes and share them. Also good for vegetarians. The restaurant is not that big but it can accommodate a large group and it can be reached very easily by subway or bus. Buddha's Vegetarian Foods Don't be fooled by the lack of ambience - Buddha's is the city's best value in vegetarian food. Frequented by Buddhist monks and university students, this little spot has amazingly low prices and obscenely huge portions. Try vegetarian chicken, duck or pork, all made from soy and other proteins. Try the huge bowls of hot and sour soup and scrumptios spring rolls. Warning: one bowl of soup will feed many people. Bymark Bymark is EXPENSIVE. But, Bymark has the BEST patio in the downtown area for drinks. A lemon ginger cosmopolitan or apple or lichi martini (all $15) will certainly whet your whistle - and may just break the bank, but go ahead and splurge - it's worth it. Bymark is also home to the $33 hamburger. Yes, $33. Well, it's a grilled prime U.S. Burger, 8 oz. With Molten Brie de Meaux Cheese, Grilled Porcini Mushrooms, Crisp Rosemary Onion Rings & Truffle Mustard Aioli. Cafe Du Marche Restaurant&Take Out Very nice French cafe food, quiches, omlettes & salads. If you like sandwiches, their breads are wonderful. The desserts are always good. In and out in an hour & you feel as if you've been gone from the office for much longer! C'est What Very good selection of beers, good bar food. Nice atmosphere for bring folks & playing a game of pool. Ci Vediamo The daily specials are what brings me to Ci Vediamo. They are inventive, flavourful & fresh, always a treat. Crush Crush is an excellent wine bar with a very knowledgeable staff. The restaurant has a bistro atmosphere with lots of space for groups of people. Menu is available on the web site. Dimmi Trattoria And Bar Inc Dimmi's is a great restaurant in the heart of Yorkville. It is a wonderful place to people watch while eating delicious food and sipping on lovely wine. The oven roasted pizzas and the fresh sandwhiches come highly recommended. Embrujo Flamenco Tapas Bar Great authentic Spanish Tapas and the best Sangria in the city with a Flamenco show at no extra cost. Five Doors North 5 Doors North is a trendy yet relaxing, unpretentious restaurant. Only open for dinner, the menu is broken down into several sections (eg. antipasti, primi(pasta), secondi(meat), pesce (fish) & contorni(veggies). Portions are tapas sized and diners are encouraged to pick items from each section. Risottos and seafood are excellent and the ribs are highly recommended. Fressen Excellent and creative vegan cuisine. Organic wines. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Ginga Sushi Restaurant Great sushi at a reasonable price. The fish is excellent quality. If you aren't a sushi fan, Ginga Sushi also has very nice terriyaki, noodle, and other traditional Japanese dishes. The service is very friendly and efficient. Golden Thai The food here is marvellous and consistent. It has good cheap lunch specials but the dinner menu is really terrific. The mixed appetizer plate is wonderful and the soups are great. The service is professional but friendly and fast if you want it to be fast but they never rush you. Hair of the Dog By far the best pub in the Gay Village. A comfortable setting with a menu many notches above standard pub fare, and excellent staff. Great for dinner, weekend brunch or just to relax and have a few drinks with friends. Henry's Hunan Place Excellent variety of chinese dishes that are reasonably priced. The decor is kinda tacky but the food is awesome. Really great singapore noodles. Hot House Cafe Lots of good choices at the Hot House, specialities are their summer salads, pizzas & jumbalaya. Very nice place for a group to go. Irish Embassy Pub Great atmosphere and close to the convention centre. Food is very good and reasonably priced. Joso's This is an excellent restaurant for seafood lovers. The fish are flown in fresh daily from the Mediterranean. The selection of seafood items is great as is their rosotto and desserts. It's pricey but well worth it. The restaurant's artwork is interesting! Kensington Kitchen Great casual food. Korean Grill House Korean Grill House's unique cook-it-yourself food is major fun. It is a great place to get together and enjoy the ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BARBECUE menu which features Pork, Beef, Chicken, Beef Ribs, Ox Tongue, Ox Liver, Salmon, Squid, and Fish Filets for only $12.95. This barbecue is done on a gas-powered grill by you, the guest. Terrific entertainment value that's cheap and includes the free fun factor with every dish. Le Marche - Movenpick Le Marche is known for its eclectic choice of food and unusual style of service. Patrons make their food selections from the various stations where specialties are cooked to order. There is a great variety of choice - salad bar, Asian dishes, Italian, dessert bar, breads, beverages. The food is excellent and the place convivial. Good for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enter from the Yonge St entrance or walk through BCE Place. Lucky Dragon Great Chinese food at a fabulous price of $13/lunch for 2 and $16/dinner for 2. I think this is one of the best places in the city for Hot & Sour soup. The Kung Pao chicken is nice & hot. The Buddha's Delight of vegetables & tofu is very flavourful with lots of different vegetables. A great place! Marcello's Pizzeria Absolutely fantastic Family run restaurant Mercatto Mercatto is one of my favourite lunch spots. The business folks definitely pack this place at lunchtime, but the tables turn over very quickly. I recommend the grilled chicken or calamari on fresh greens ($14). The sandwiches, served on ciabatta rolls, are delicious too - try the chicken pesto. Mitzi's Sister Mitzi's Sister is located on west Queen West, in Parkdale. Get a sense of the real Toronto in this funky neighbourhood of art galleries, antique stores and unique independent retailers. Live music every night, and no cover charge. A favourite with local artists, film people and journalists. Movenpick The key to the Marche concept is their collection of market tables or stations where daily specials are prepared and cooked to order on the spot. It's fun to discuss techniques and recipes with the marketeers and you can actually buy the raw materials to take home with you too. The menu is really unique, and every choice under the sun is available. There are more in the city, such as downtown at 270 Front St W and 111 Richmond St W, but this one in Rosedale is my favourite. Nectar Restaurant For a special evening out, this chef visits the local markets daily for his food to be cooked that evening. Excellent wine and atmosphere. Great service. Nevada Restaurant While I look forward to discovering what the daily specials are, I really enjoy eating my favourite dishes from the menu. Lots of variety, with lots of flavourful dishes. P.J. Mellons' Wine Bar and Restaurant P.J. Mellon's is a long-established institution in the Church-Wellesley Village. This restaurant/wine bar serves a variety of dishes and daily specials in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Dinner selections include salads, pasta, seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes, as well as brunch and lunch items. Food proportions are generous and prices are reasonable. An excellent wine list is available. Penelope Restaurant The food here reasonably priced, always very fresh & flavourful. The shrimps with feta is heavenly. Good wine list & nice desserts - leave room, you won't be sorry. Also located on King Street West across from the Princess of Wales theatre. Pho Hung Restaurant The restaurant is upstairs with a wall of windows overlooking the ROM. The food is traditional Vietnamese pho (a meal of soup, noodles and meat, seafood or vegetables). They also have a WIDE selection of other entrees and traditional drinks. There is a second restaurant on Spadina but it is not as attractive. I have been taking people here for over 10 years and they have won several awards in that time. Take the Bedford exit at St. George subway station. Purple Pig Purple Pig serves wonderful burgers, heavenly pulled pork sandwiches & just right ribs. Enjoy with a cold beer. 'nuff said. Queen Mother Cafe The food selection is Asian based (my favorite is the Pad Thai) with some more traditional Canadian selections. Amazing desserts. Friday is a popular lunch time and reservations would be needed. Seating is primarily booth based in the main area and tables on the patio. Remys Restaurant Remys is located in Yorkville, interesting at all times of day. It has a large roof patio, great for groups and for watching people. The restaurant on the street level can accommodate most needs - quiet spots where you can hear what your dinner companion says, party areas for groups, and a lively bar. Pizza is excellent. Prices are reasonable. Reuben Schwartz Steakhouse & Smokehouse Fabulous smoked meat sandwiches, wonderful Yukon gold fries & of course cream soda to drink. Get one sandwich & a large fries, this will suit two people for lunch - really! The best place in Toronto for smoked meat. Rex Saigon The food is wonderful, and spiced just right so you tongue is left intact but happily intrigued. The staff are friendly and more than happy to help with choices or modifications to menu items to make them meet your special needs. The ambiance is very relaxing and mellow, look at the walls for lizards and othe reptile friends. Ristorante Pinocchio This is the finest Italian food there is other than from home. The canneloni, caesar salad, dover sole and frog legs are the best ever. I have grown up eating at this restaurant and have been spoiled to not eat anywhere else. Romagna Mia Fabulous and spacious dining, often accompanied by traditional Italian live music. The risotto, flamb‚ed in a parmesan cheese wheel, is a delight for both the eyes and the palate. Great for groups (reserving a table for 10 during the ALA/CLA conference was no problem). Salad King This is, by far, the best Thai restaurant in the city! Salad King can be very busy at lunch, but it's worth it. Linda, which is upstairs and more upscale, is only open for dinner. Try any of the golden curries. Serra Restaurant Great food in a nice setting. Soul of the Vine Wonderful weekly specials and friendly staff. The food is always amazing and they cater to allergies and food preferences. Southern Accent This is a fabulous restaurant, an old victorian home transformed into a cajun treat. The rooms upstairs are very quaint, intimate and very uniquly outfitted. for example, one of the old bedrooms is now a small dining room, with a comical ghost theme. I can only say it is a fabulous unique setting with great great food. This place is the first time my tastebuds came to life!! Enjoy! St. Lawrence Market St. Lawrence Market is one of the best places to eat lunch in the downtown area because you can find virtually anything you want! I highly recommend the BBQ chicken sandwich from Churrasco's Chicken on the upper level or the chicken/veal/eggplant parmigiana sandwiches as 'big as your head' at Pasta Mia on the lower level. The power sprout salads at Uncle George's Place on the lower level are superb too! Stork on the Roof Stork on the Roof is a gem. Whether it be a large gathering or an intimate evening, Stork on the Roof combines excellent service with equally delicious and eclectic food. Terroni Excellent thin crust pizza, with lots of choices for toppings, great pasta. Small tables, a bit crowded and noisy. Town Grill A short streetcar ride from college subway, or a 20 minute walk. Very good with accomodations for dietary restrictions. A dinner there is always a success! Reviews at Metro and MartiniBoys.com. Trimurti Indian Cuisine Fabulous tandoori, including a whole cauliflower head that is delicious. Excellent vegetarian options in a lovely room. United Bakers Dairy Restaurant Jewish Dairy at its finest. Soup, salads, bagels and blintzes. Compfort food with a little zetz. |
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