Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Ontario

We've collected top 10 mentioned must try restaurants in Ontario from other articles such as Discover.Luxury, AFAR Media, Kinky Cuisine, including seafood, with a view, and different cuisines.

Top Best Restaurants in Ontario

The Drake Hotel
The Drake Hotel
4.3 (4373 ratings)
Trendy hotel offering modern rooms & suites, plus a sleek cafe, 2 bars & a nightclub.
1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3, Canada
RestaurantBarConcert hallHotel
Mentioned by Top Toronto Clubs
The Best Rooftop Patios in Toronto
"Next on our list is a classic Queen Street supperclub spot that most who are familiar with if they’ve ever gone out to party on Queen West. The Drake Hotel, but for all intensive purposes, we’re strictly talking about the rooftop patio. With premium drinks and food this casual spot lends itself well to the eclectic hipster vibe of Queen West."
Alo
Alo
4.7 (1353 ratings)
French tasting menu served in stylish, serene surrounds atop a Victorian building.
163 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2L6, Canada
Modern French restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by The Infatuation
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"Since it’s located on the third floor of an older building right off Queen West on the edge of Chinatown, Alo feels like a secret. And, when you get upstairs, you’ll find one of the most inventive tasting menus in Toronto. Since the food revolves around seasonal ingredients, it changes regularly but you might see things like Hokkaido scallops with truffle and brown butter or a 60-day aged ribeye."
Mentioned by Curiocity Group Inc.
10 of the best places to get fancy takeout meals in Toronto
"This delicious spot is known for its incredible Canadian cuisine. You can order multi-course meals for takeout or delivery when you hit them up on the website ExploreTok.com. When you eat here, you know you’ll be enjoying the finest, freshest, seasonal ingredients."
Mentioned by blogTO
The 10 most famous restaurants in Toronto
"Considered one of Toronto's best restaurants for multi-course tasting menus, this Queen West establishment defines a pretty distinct tier of upscale dining. Birthday dinners, anniversaries and special outings will always have a place here."
Gusto 101
Gusto 101
4.4 (3228 ratings)
Southern Italian classics with a global twist in an industrial setting plus wine on tap.
101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3, Canada
Italian restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Society19
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"– Located on King and Portland this rooftop patio is part of the popular Italian restaurant below, so enjoy an amazing meal alongside your cocktails. What is it known for?. – Gusto 101 is known for its industrial setting as well as having wine on tap, a great excuse for a visit."
Mentioned by Icy Canada
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"Gusto 101 is a Southern Italian classics restaurant that opened in 2012. Photo by Gusto 101 website. Gusto 101 is a contemporary restaurant with a retractable rooftop patio serving Italian classics."
Mentioned by StyleDemocracy
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"Gusto 101 is always a favourite with its modern take on southern Italian classics and industrial-style setting. There’s always lots of seating too which makes it a popular place all summer long."
Gardiner Museum
Gardiner Museum
4.3 (206 ratings)4 (242 ratings)
Besides exhibits, this ceramics museum offers classes, lectures & tours, plus a bistro & gift shop.
111 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada
Art museumMuseumsBistroCampEvent venuePottery classesPottery storeRestaurant
Lavelle
Lavelle
3.8 (1964 ratings)
Expansive, swanky rooftop complex with a modern French eatery, bars & a massive outdoor pool.
627 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M5, Canada
RestaurantBarJapanese restaurant
Mentioned by Curiocity Group Inc.
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"This place has pretty much all you could dream of when it comes to stellar sights of the city. Their 360 degree views make dining here more than memorable. AND they have a bar and an outdoor pool, so come back in the summertime for a skyline dip."
The Captain's Boil
The Captain's Boil
4.2 (1387 ratings)
Buzzing eatery specializing in boiled Cajun- & Asian-inspired seafood feasts served in bags.
476 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1X5, Canada
Seafood restaurantAsian fusion restaurantCajun restaurantCreole restaurantRestaurant
Petty Cash
Petty Cash
3.9 (585 ratings)
Hip set-up offering a mix of gastropub plates, house cocktails & pool amid money-themed decor.
487 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1T4, Canada
Restaurant
Mentioned by blogTO
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"King and Portland has always been where the party’s at in Toronto, and this addition to the scene keeps that reputation going strong with a fun interior and a bar menu that’s as representative of hummus as it is of fried chicken sandwiches and burgers."
Mentioned by jenellecameron.com
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"One heater per table at this King West party bar keeps things spicy so you can enjoy your burgers and margaritas in comfort. Don't forget to take a selfie sitting on a hay bale next to some pumpkins before you leave."
Coda
Coda
4.2 (822 ratings)
2nd-story nightclub hosting dance parties & a wide mix of live acts, from hip-hop to death metal.
794 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G1, Canada
Night clubBarEvent venueRestaurant
Mentioned by Nightflow.com
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"If you want another spot out of the club district where you can still enjoy a butt-kicking sound system, CODA in the Annex neighbourhood is worth your time. A mix of dressed up clubbers and band T-shirt-wearing partiers populates the dance floor and the surrounding seating area. You can even get a bite to eat there if you’ve burned up all your calories on the floor."
Mentioned by Discotech - The #1 Nightlife App
Top 10 Best Nightclubs in Toronto in 2021
"Formerly The Annex Wreck Room, Coda is a nightclub that stands out for its impressive audio and lighting system. The venue is currently one of the hottest dance clubs in Toronto. The most energetic and intense tracks will feel like they are directly pumping through your veins as you get hyped and hit the spacious dance floor."
Mentioned by traveltriangle.com
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"One of the most happening place to enjoy Toronto nightlife, Coda will make you dance all night long. The best thing is the music is always fresh and the DJ is always full of energy, which is indeed contagious. Since this is a popular hangout place, it is suggested you go for reservation."
Churrasqueira Red Rooster Portuguese BBQ
Churrasqueira Red Rooster Portuguese BBQ
4.3 (332 ratings)
Set in a shopping plaza, this low-key spot offers Portuguese barbecued chicken, steaks & fish.
2354 Major MacKenzie Dr #1, Maple, ON L6A 1W2, Canada
Portuguese restaurantBarbecue restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by PagesJaunes.ca
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"Rôtisserie, Portugaise, Permis d'alcool, Restaurant avec service de traiteur, Restaurant avec bar, Plat à emporter. Restaurants de fruits de mer, Restaurants"
Starving Artist Waffles & Espresso
Starving Artist Waffles & Espresso
4 (316 ratings)
5762 Hwy 7 Unit 3, Markham, ON L3P 1A7, Canada
Brunch restaurantDessert restaurantRestaurant

Free Museums in Ontario

Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory
Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory
4.6 (264 ratings)4.5 (27 ratings)
Observatory since 1935 on a 189-acre estate with Canada's largest optical telescope, tours & events.
123 Hillsview Dr, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T3, Canada
ObservatoryMuseumsObservatories & Planetariums
Mentioned by Diary of a Toronto Girl
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"The David Dunlap Observatory is a heritage site in Richmond Hill, and it’s definitely worthy of being on your Instagram feed. The building is really unique with its spherical roof and bright blue door, and it’s also a great spot to go star-gazing for some cool shots!. LOCATION:225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON | Website"
Historic Bovaird House
Historic Bovaird House
4.4 (70 ratings)4 (12 ratings)
1850s Georgian-style farmhouse featuring period exhibits, tours & a shop selling local crafts.
563 Bovaird Dr E, Brampton, ON L6V 3V6, Canada
History museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Gardiner Museum
Gardiner Museum
4.3 (206 ratings)4 (242 ratings)
Besides exhibits, this ceramics museum offers classes, lectures & tours, plus a bistro & gift shop.
111 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada
Art museumMuseumsBistroCampEvent venuePottery classesPottery storeRestaurant

Best Family Restaurants in Ontario

Cafe Landwer
Cafe Landwer
4.3 (1802 ratings)
9340 Bathurst St #1, Maple, ON L6A 4N9, Canada
RestaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCoffee storeFamily restaurantLunch restaurantMediterranean restaurant
Red Lobster
Red Lobster
4.1 (1926 ratings)
Lively chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed decor.
7291 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 2A9, Canada
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantAngler fish restaurantBarCrab houseEvent venueFamily restaurant
Sambucas On Church
Sambucas On Church
4.4 (525 ratings)
Casual, contemporary Italian restaurant with pizza, classic entrees & a fixed-price option.
489 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6, Canada
Italian restaurantFamily restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantPasta shopPizza deliveryPizza TakeoutSandwich shop
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Casual Restaurants In Toronto, Canada - Updated 2021
"Sambucas on Church believes in providing only the best of dishes given the freshest of ingredients. They have already been serving their customers amazing Italian cuisine for years. That being said, the restaurant has a very wide array of menu items."

Top Best American Restaurants in Ontario

Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Vaughan
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Vaughan
4 (1599 ratings)
Branch of a casual chain offering comfort food & drinks till late, plus sports on TV & a patio.
10 Colossus Dr, Woodbridge, ON L4L 9J5, Canada
Bar & grillAmerican restaurantChicken wings restaurantFamily restaurantGastropubHamburger restaurant
Hotmess Tex Mex
Hotmess Tex Mex
4.6 (313 ratings)
Adorned with vintage beer paraphernalia & pin-ups, this snug joint offers beer, margaritas & snacks.
615 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada
Tex-Mex restaurantAmerican restaurantMexican restaurant
The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory
4 (9153 ratings)
American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
3401 Dufferin St, North York, ON M6A 2T9, Canada
RestaurantAmerican restaurantDessert restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Ontario

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