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HOTHOUSE, Toronto, ON

HOTHOUSE

4.5
4.5
2679 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to HOTHOUSE, one of Toronto's destination food and wine eateries. We nourish your family like we would our own, and believe quality food shouldn't break the bank. Located in the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, we're situated amongst many of the city's iconic landmarks and entertainment hotspots and are in close proximity to the Financial and Theatre districts.

HOTHOUSE offers a multicultural menu reflective of our city's diversity. With local produce at our doorstep, we offer fresh food with a sophisticated wine and cocktail menu to match. Whether you're joining us for a romantic dinner for two or hosting your family at our famous brunch buffet, a warm welcome awaits you.



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SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Canadian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 9:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm Breakfast Sat 9:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 366-7800
  • Website
    http://www.hothouserestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Shane Carruthers
  • Catering
    HOTHOUSE is pleased to provide professional catering for corporate and private events in the Toronto area. Choose a selection from our existing menus or allow us to custom create a menu for your event. For more information, we invite you to view our website https://www.hothouserestaurant.com/events-catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Great food is the foundation of every noteworthy event. Whether you're hosting a corporate dinner or private event, HOTHOUSE delivers an unforgettable dining experience. Our venues host a range of capacities up to 350 people. Share your event needs and we'll craft a uniquely catered celebration.
  • Private party contact
    HOTHOUSE Events: (416) 366-7800
  • Location
    35 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1T3
  • Neighborhood
    St. Lawrence Market
  • Cross street
    Front and Church
  • Parking details
    Paid Parking underground garage next door called INDIGO - $8 on evenings and weekends. There is also a GREEN P at the bottom of the Esplanade if you prefer.
  • Public transit
    Just a short walk from both King & Union Subway Stations (5-7 minutes). Nearest streetcar stop is King & Church (1 minute walk).Located in the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, we're situated amongst many iconic landmarks and entertainment hotspots including Scotiabank Arena, Elgin Theatre, Canadian Stage, and many more!
  • Entertainment
    Our award-winning Sunday Brunch features a live Jazz band. come and join us for one of the best Brunch in the City!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Half Priced Bottles of Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Tuesday for a curated list of half priced bottles from our cellar!
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Menu

Main

$12. Choose one of the following entrees

  • Pasta

    Penne with your choice of tomato, Alfredo or tomato cream sauce

    • Burger

      8oz beef burger served with French Fries, Caesar or Garden salad

      • Chicken Fingers

        Breaded chicken tenders served with French Fries, Caesar or Garden salad

        • Plus

          Vanilla ice cream with a choice of chocolate syrup, strawberry topping or caramel sauce and Soft Drink, Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice or Milk

          Last updated: April 13, 2024

          What 2,679 people are saying

          Overall ratings and reviews

          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

          4.5
          4.5 based on recent ratings
          • 4.4Food
          • 4.5Service
          • 4.4Ambience
          • 4.3Value

          Noise • Moderate

          Loved For

          • Toronto / Ontario

            International

          Review summary

          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
          HOTHOUSE offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "wonderful service," making it a popular spot for both regulars and newcomers. Guests rave about the "Sunday brunch" and "live jazz," creating a vibrant atmosphere. Despite minor service delays, the "friendly staff" and "varied menu" ensure it's a favorite in Toronto.

          2,679 Reviews

          1. Donna

            Toronto

            12 reviews

            5.0

            12 reviews

            Dined 1 day ago

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Always a lovely experience .. thanks for the to Scotty for taking good care of us !

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          2. Andrew

            Toronto

            1 review

            5.0

            1 review

            Dined 1 day ago

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            The Sunday buffet is good delicious food. Mix of Italian dishes and breakfast. Reasonable price!

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          3. Oriana

            Toronto

            1 review

            5.0

            1 review

            Dined 1 day ago

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Excellent service, food and ambience. I will return with family!

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          4. Angélique

            New York City

            2 reviews

            5.0

            2 reviews

            Dined 1 day ago

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Nous avons profité du brunch, délicieux et complet. Nous avons été bien servi et notre serveur était très sympathique. Un lieu que nous recommandons.

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          5. sabrina

            Toronto

            1 review

            4.0

            1 review

            Dined on December 22, 2024

            1. Overall 4
            2. Food 4
            3. Service 3
            4. Ambience 4
            Loved it really good food and beautiful place, would come again!

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          6. sonia

            Los Angeles

            6 reviews

            4.0

            6 reviews

            Dined on December 22, 2024

            1. Overall 4
            2. Food 4
            3. Service 4
            4. Ambience 4
            Nice variety of dishes - Cake slices too small - service attentive but not overbearing

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          7. Tina

            VIP

            Toronto

            7 reviews

            5.0

            7 reviews

            Dined on December 22, 2024

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Sunday brunch. Great fun as usual. Thanks again.

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          8. Sebastian

            Toronto

            1 review

            1.0

            1 review

            Dined on December 21, 2024

            1. Overall 1
            2. Food 1
            3. Service 2
            4. Ambience 2
            A few things to unpack here. The place itself is nice, but my wife , daughter and I had a very negative experience. We arrived at 520 pm , made resos and all. Got seated fast , place was maybe half full so great. We order , awesome! Fast forward to 630pm… “there was an issue with one of your orders … sorry!” Ok I get issues happen . We had 7pm tickets to the ballet at the Bluma Appel theatre up the street. So rushing a heavy meal was out only choice . The manager came over “ it will be 3 more mins” but it was 6 , I don’t want to sound like that guy, but if you can’t be accurate with your time and it’s already 1 hour we have been waiting , please just give a straight answer . He conmped a portion of the meal, ok that’s alright … But , the real kicker , my 11 year old ordered pasta with a protein . The meal was scorching hot , but she didn’t say anything at first, I looked over and asksed her what the issue was and she said it’s “kinda really hot “ so I dig in and holy heck man. Clearly this meal needed like 10-15 mins to cool , must have been under the heat lamp or something for a lengthy time. When we left she was in tears , I went back in to speak to the host and all she said “I’m sorry”. Ok thanks for the apology , but Im not ok with this . I’m not ok with this at all , I’m at a loss, our night was messed up , didn’t eat much at all since we had no time. Daughter in tears , it was irresponsible to serve a meal that hot to anyone let alone an 11 year old. I emailed the restaurant after. I’m not sure what to do I’m just very upset that my family’s night on the town was ruined , weather intentional , mistake or whatever , it happened. Management has my email , I hope they can correct this . I feel ripped off that I paid anything tbh and I’m not that guy I’m really not a complainer ever. This is my first review in fact , I hate that it’s just so bad. I don’t know if this is a bad place or a good place , I just know me and the wife and kid had a horrible time.

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          9. Jerry

            Toronto

            32 reviews

            4.0

            32 reviews

            Dined on December 21, 2024

            1. Overall 4
            2. Food 4
            3. Service 4
            4. Ambience 4
            We eat often at Hot House and, as usual, we found the food to be very good, as well as the service. We have no complaints!

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          10. Robyn

            Toronto

            2 reviews

            3.0

            2 reviews

            Dined on December 21, 2024

            1. Overall 3
            2. Food 2
            3. Service 4
            4. Ambience 2
            We rarely go out to eat these days due to the cost. Unfortunately I was not thrilled with the food at Hothouse. We have been to this restaurant in the past prior to covid and the quality seemed much better. I guess this is the sign of the times😞

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          FAQs

          HOTHOUSE does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. HOTHOUSE also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 366-7800.

          HOTHOUSE is rated 4.5 stars by 2679 OpenTable diners.

          HOTHOUSE does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

          Make a reservation

          2 people
          7:00 PM
          Booked 33 times today
          Experiences are available.

          Order delivery or takeout

          Google Map for HOTHOUSE

          35 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1T3

          Additional information

          • Cross street
            Front and Church
          • Neighborhood
            St. Lawrence Market
          • Hours of operation
            Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 9:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm Breakfast Sat 9:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
          • Price
            CAN$30 and under
          • Cuisines
            International, Canadian, Contemporary American
          • Dining style
            Casual Dining
          • Dress code
            Smart Casual
          • Parking details
            Paid Parking underground garage next door called INDIGO - $8 on evenings and weekends. There is also a GREEN P at the bottom of the Esplanade if you prefer.
          • Public transit
            Just a short walk from both King & Union Subway Stations (5-7 minutes). Nearest streetcar stop is King & Church (1 minute walk).Located in the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, we're situated amongst many iconic landmarks and entertainment hotspots including Scotiabank Arena, Elgin Theatre, Canadian Stage, and many more!
          • Payment options
            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
          • Executive chef
            Shane Carruthers
          • Entertainment
            Our award-winning Sunday Brunch features a live Jazz band. come and join us for one of the best Brunch in the City!
          • Additional
            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
          • Website
            http://www.hothouserestaurant.com/
          • Phone number
            (416) 366-7800
          • Catering
            HOTHOUSE is pleased to provide professional catering for corporate and private events in the Toronto area. Choose a selection from our existing menus or allow us to custom create a menu for your event. For more information, we invite you to view our website https://www.hothouserestaurant.com/events-catering/
          • Private party facilities
            Great food is the foundation of every noteworthy event. Whether you're hosting a corporate dinner or private event, HOTHOUSE delivers an unforgettable dining experience. Our venues host a range of capacities up to 350 people. Share your event needs and we'll craft a uniquely catered celebration.
          • Private party contact
            HOTHOUSE Events: (416) 366-7800
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