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The Bentwood at The Second City - Yes, And bar - The Bentwood Toronto, Toronto, ON

The Bentwood Toronto

4.3
4.3
84 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
1 York St, Toronto, ON M5J 0B6

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
Experience Bentwood Kitchen & Bar, located within The Second City’s new flagship home at One York Street, Toronto. Savour an enticing selection of delectable starters, crisp salads, and innovative handhelds as well as perfectly portioned bowls and proper Canadian poutine. Serving locals and visitors alike, The Bentwood is open to all, just steps from some of Toronto's most iconic landmarks.

From the Harbour Street entrance, ride the escalator or elevator to the third floor of the One York Street building. The Bentwood is located directly inside The Second City. One York offers direct PATH access to TTC, GO Transit, VIA Rail, and the Union-Pearson Express.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 343-0072
  • Website
    https://www.secondcity.com/bentwood-toronto/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kyle Helder
  • Location
    1 York St, Toronto, ON M5J 0B6
  • Neighborhood
    Harbourfront
  • Cross street
    York Street and Harbour Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Tuesday Night Trivia with Jason Agnew!

    Multiple dates available
    It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means... The Second City Presents: Tuesday Night Trivia with Jason Agnew! Test your knowledge live and in person! Happy Hour from 5 - 7 . Trivia starts at 7:30. Fun prizes to be won! Don’tcha dare miss it!
    Tuesday Night Trivia with Jason Agnew! Photo

Menu

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What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bentwood Toronto is a vibrant spot offering a delightful pre-show dining experience. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, with standout managers like Fiona enhancing visits. The menu boasts delicious options like the Smash Burger and truffle fries. With its "great location" near Scotiabank Arena and Second City, it's ideal for event-goers.
84 Reviews

  1. Madeline

    Columbus6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my mom and sister when they were visiting in Toronto and we had a wonderful experience! The manager Fiona is so on top of things and the staff are super nice.

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  2. MJ

    Toronto20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat before a comedy show - location is convenient, menu offers several options, service is quick & the restaurant section where we sat is very relaxing.

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  3. Jeremy VIP

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love The Bentwood, great place to go before an event at Scotiabank Arena. The staff is great. New manager Fiona is awesome.

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  4. LauraS

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had sharables and drinks, everything was delicious! Our hostess and server were so friendly and really set the pre-show tone. I would highly recommend!

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  5. Marni VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Having the bentwood as part of second city is a great idea however it was winterlicious, and there was no indication on the website that the full menu was not available so when we got there, that was a surprise to us. the food quality was average. The service was subpar, especially given that we told them we were going to the show. we had to keep asking for the server to bring our drinks, Bring our food bring our bill. More staff was needed at that particular time of day in order to support everybody going to the show and bringing out orders in time. The price point is also too high given the quality or lack thereof of food. Our server was friendly but they seemed under staffed.

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  6. Joseph

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was great, service was fast, fun and efficient. This experience paired with the comedy show made for a great date night!

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  7. Lynda

    Toronto19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Bentwood for winterlicious. Potato skin appetizer was delicious. Salmon main course was good but there were bones in it. My friend got the chicken and found it on the dry side. Lemon creme brulee dessert was amazing. Loved the ambiance and the service was good!! Not a bad experience for the price!

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  8. Vince

    Toronto3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and server were great!!! Service a bit slow.

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  9. Dayna

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went on a Tuesday night, so the Bar area on the one side wasn’t really happening, it looks like a great area though. The restaurant side is very casual … it’s convenient to go straight into the show from there. The food was pretty good, we were there for the Winterlicious menu and although it was nothing to rave about, they did a nice job with the dishes. Ambiance is OK, feels more like a sports bar than a restaurant.  Service wasn’t great… It didn’t seem like meals other than bar food was their forté. They were a little slow and had to ask for utensils, napkins etc. also they didn’t offer water without asking. Overall it’s was good.

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  10. John VIP

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Winterlicious menu was good and reasonably priced for the area, the ambiance was a nice introduction to the new Second City location.

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The Bentwood Toronto is rated 4.3 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Toronto
  5. Harbourfront

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Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Bentwood Toronto

1 York St, Toronto, ON M5J 0B6

Additional information

  • Cross street
    York Street and Harbour Street
  • Neighborhood
    Harbourfront
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kyle Helder
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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