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1. Amal Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2677)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Yorkville

Booked 90 times today

Welcome to Amal, where the Lebanese spirit of joie de vivre comes to life. It’s a voyage through time and place that embraces the pursuit of pleasure. Amal aims to feed and provoke your soul, but above all, nourish it with hope. Amal is a story. Amal is home. One may come as a guest, but one always leaves as family.2023 & 2022 MICHELIN Guide RecommendedPlease note that Amal is closed for Lunch service every Monday, we are open for Dinner. Our kitchen closes from 3pm -5pm (daily) between Lunch and Dinner service.For parties of 6+ please direct your inquiries to info@amaltoronto.com for further planning.We look forward to hosting you!Please note that our voicemail services are currently experiencing technical difficulties. For urgent inquiries please email info@amaltoronto.com

2. Joni Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(337)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Yorkville

Booked 25 times today

Inspired by the farm-to-table ethos, our restaurant offers a refined culinary experience that celebrates the best of each season, guided by the vision of Chef Jonathan Williams. Paying tribute to the bounty of our region, our dishes are crafted from locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients, highlighting the freshest produce, meats, and seafood—all of which are prepared in house.Chef Williams’ thoughtfully curated menu evolves with the seasons, delivering exceptional flavor combinations that reflect a deep connection to the land. Each plate is a celebration of both simplicity and sophistication, thoughtfully prepared using contemporary techniques that honor the integrity of every ingredient—spanning culinary traditions and techniques from various regions.

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3. Morton's The Steakhouse - Toronto

4.7

Exceptional(1802)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Yorkville

Booked 36 times today

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

4. Alobar Yorkville

4.7

Exceptional(257)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 29 times today

Alobar Yorkville is tucked along a pathway in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. It puts its foot forward as a cocktail bar, but it is a full-fledged Michelin recommended à la carte restaurant, offering choice seafood with the finest accoutrements, fish and chops off of the charcoal grill, and world-class wines, all served with genuine hospitality. Alobar Yorkville boasts a comfortable courtyard patio merging warm skies with ice cold cocktails during the summer.Alobar Yorkville's menu pairs french cooking techniques with international ingredients and prime steak and proteins cooked on our charcoal grill. Chef Patrick Kriss2022, 2023 - 1 Michelin Star2024 - Michelin Recommended2019, 2020, 2022 - Canada's 100 Best RestaurantsElevated dining - private events - intimate - romantic -

5. CLAY

4.7

Exceptional(657)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 26 times today

An original in-house restaurant at Gardiner Museum. Offering seasonal menus of fresh, local fare, inspired design that's deeply connected to the Museum's ceramic focus, and a seamless continuation of the impeccable service clients have to expect from the museum. Clay breathes new life into Yorkville's fine dining community.

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6. Signatures Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(322)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• International • Yorkville

Booked 5 times today

Wine lovers take note, we will be hosting an exclusive wine and food pairing dinner celebrating the Wines of Rioja, Spain, on Monday, May 12. This will be a ticketed event featuring a 5 course dinner with paired Rioja wines for each course, led by a representative from Bodegas Faustino, one of Rioja's most respected producers. Tickets are limited, please call 647-464-3310 for more information.Indulge in our latest offering, High Tea with the Empress. Choose from a wide selection of exclusive loose leaf teas, and dine on sumptuous savoury bites and Chef crafted sweet treats. All elegantly presented with hand-painted fine China. Available every weekend from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Reservations available via OpenTable.

7. Proof Bar & Patio

4.6

Exceptional(205)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Lounge • Yorkville

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Proof Bar, an intimate oasis in Yorkville. Enjoy Happy Hour daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, with great values on select beverages and bites.Try an exclusive drink from our new Canadian Corner menu section, featuring local premium beer, wines, spirits and cocktails, all at a 25% discount for a limited time - don't miss it.Please note, our Proof Lodge Dining Domes are finished for the season.

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8. Cibo Wine Bar - Yorkville

4.3

Awesome(2339)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yorkville

Booked 34 times today

Yorkville’s Cibo Wine Bar...BIG BOLD & life is BEAUTIFUL Cibo is the newest Italian eatery in the Yorkville area. Created by Liberty Entertainment Group, this bold and beautiful space is a blend of old world rustic and modern industrial chic. HAND-MADE TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CIBO... a true taste of authentic southern cooking fresh made amongst patrons at the open kitchen counter. 2500 BOTTLES OF VINO in a soaring award-winning wine room. From Cibo"s INDUSTRIAL CHIC vibrant bar area to the casual Yorkville Avenue patio, every corner turned offers a distinctly different experience. When in Yorkville, this space cannot be missed!

9. Bar Reyna

4.5

Awesome(1311)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Yorkville

Booked 1 time today

This atmospheric restaurant, in a timeless two-storey Victorian house with a year-round back patio, was conceived by restaurant industry veteran Nicki Laborie. Bar Reyna was designed as an energetic gathering place where the vibe, food and drinks intermix to create a wholly unique restaurant experience. Our menu features an eclectic mix of table snacks and larger plates that traverse the Mediterranean.

10. The Fortunate Fox

4.1

Excellent(232)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Yorkville

Booked 4 times today

The Fortunate Fox is a hip gastropub located in the Kimpton Saint George Hotel that offers a familiar yet refreshing experience, putting you at ease while piquing your curiosity to stay and explore. We have created an elevated pub menu by making everything from scratch and pairing it with a large selection of local craft beers great wine list, specialty cocktails and daily specials.For all groups of 6 or larger the entire party will be on one bill with an auto gratuity of 18%**For all Thursday Trivia reservations please reserve spot with @qetrivia on Instagram. Link is in the bio. **For all F1 races seating with full sound reservations are not accepted, starting 1 hour before preshow the race viewing is first come first sat. Please arrive early to guarantee a spot.

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Marie-Anne
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We have the sampler, branzino and skewer platter and everything was amazing! From the beginning to the end we thoroughly enjoyed our time
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Amal RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Lebanese• Yorkville
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4.7
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andrew
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful restaurant with great service. Steak was cooked to perfection. Felt very well served
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Morton's The Steakhouse - TorontoPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Yorkville
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4.7
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Pawel
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
By far the best food out of around 8-10 restaurants in the Yorkville area where my wife and I dined over the last 6 months approx. Hands down the best. Outstanding.
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Cibo Wine Bar - YorkvillePrice: Expensive• Italian• Yorkville
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4.3
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LauraVIP
Toronto / Ontario •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 24, 2025
Unparalleled service, great food, wonderful atmosphere. Overall, excellent!
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Alobar YorkvillePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Yorkville
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4.7
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Elizabeth
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 18, 2025
Nice ambiance, lovely and professional staffs, great food!
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Joni RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Yorkville
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4.4

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