Best restaurant in Toronto - TranceAddict Forums

TranceAddict Forums (www.tranceaddict.com/forums)
- Canada - Toronto & Southern Ont.
-- Best restaurant in Toronto
Pages (2): [1] 2 »

Posted by McKinley on Apr-05-2004 23:26:

Best restaurant in Toronto

Hey guys,

I need some help finding a nice place to take a date to for dinner on a saturday. I want a place that's has a great view, a great atmosphere, great food, and that's classy. Something along the lines of Canoe which unfortunately isn't open on saturdays.

I've been reading some reviews on toronto.com and came across ORO. It doesn't exactly have the views that I'm looking for but it seems to have everything else. However, it seems to be oriented towards the 'older' crowd so to speak. I'm almost 21, so maybe a trendier spot would be nice.

You're opinons and suggestions are appreciated.

No McDonalds jokes please

Posted by Special K on Apr-05-2004 23:32:

Panorama

its on the top of the Manulife Centre (bay + bloor)

has a great view overlooking the city skyline

thats your best bet IMO...

[edit] i dont think this is the best restaurant in TO but looking at your criteria (ie. view and all that other stuff) i think it fits...

Posted by AmbiguousBliss on Apr-05-2004 23:38:

quote:
Originally posted by Special K
Panorama

its on the top of the Manulife Centre (bay + bloor)

has a great view overlooking the city skyline

thats your best bet IMO...

[edit] i dont think this is the best restaurant in TO but looking at your criteria (ie. view and all that other stuff) i think it fits...

Yup! Panorama's quite nice.

Posted by Rocco on Apr-05-2004 23:47:

u read my mind... Panorama fits the description too well.

1 flaw: it's tooo damn expensive. it's nice to go for a glass of wine. that's about it

Posted by Phunky1 on Apr-05-2004 23:51:

if you want class try Octogon
it's on Yonge & Elgin st. in Thornhill, which is like 2 seconds from my place
I've never been myself, but my parents have and they say the food is to die for and so is the bill! Really!

My buddies also used to valet there, and Domi and Roberts go to eat there all the time.

Posted by tha_broad on Apr-06-2004 01:12:

360, atop the CN Tower, not only do you get the view, but you get the whole view since it revolves...kinda expensive, but if ur dinner is with a girl, it will definitely impress...

Also, not for dinner, but maybe drinks and a light meal, try Glass Lounge in the ROM....very cool decor and atmosphere IMO....

Posted by Izra on Apr-06-2004 01:15:

Check this out..... you may have already visited a site like this, but give it a try.
Dine with a View

Posted by AmbiguousBliss on Apr-06-2004 02:14:

quote:
Originally posted by tha_broad
360, atop the CN Tower, not only do you get the view, but you get the whole view since it revolves...kinda expensive, but if ur dinner is with a girl, it will definitely impress...

I can't believe I forgot that place!
360 is fabulous for a nice dinner date, but it's even cool if you're going in the afternoon with friends or whatever. It's true that it's pricey, but the food is beyond par. You've already mentioned all of this, Christina, but just to emphasize, the view (especially around sunset time in summer) is gorgeous, seriously.

Posted by McKinley on Apr-06-2004 03:29:

thanks for the replies guys (and girls). i've been reading around (mainly toronto.com) and people seem to say that Panorama is only good for drinks. is that place nice even if you don't go and sit outside on the patio?

Phunky1: thanks for your suggestion. it's a little too close to home tho the reason why it should be downtown is because i'm going to take my date to see 'the producers'

tha_broad: how's the food at 360? atmosphere? it's kind of funny .. i've lived here all my life and i haven't ate there before. i guess this is common for many ppl tho.

Posted by psychosomatica on Apr-06-2004 03:31:

North44..
thats like yonge and eglinton tho

Posted by Fir3start3r on Apr-06-2004 04:08:

Hmmm...

If you want minus the view but excellant food go to "Black Angus" near Islington and Bloor just East on Bloor (South side).

Food is great (MMMMmmmm...steak) and the atmosphere is dark woods, plush seating, and all older male waiters...

...and oh yea, not that hard on the wallet either...a real steal for what you get...

Posted by d!abolic on Apr-06-2004 04:36:

Just make sure you don't end up paying for BOTH of you

Posted by JRinger on Apr-06-2004 15:46:

A couple of favourites of mine:
- Scaramouche (Avenue Rd, South of St. Clair)
- Susur (King St., East of Bathurst)

Scaramouche does have a bit of a view, if you get one of the nice tables by the windows. Both restos are rather pricey.

Also, in my opinion, Panorama is really just a 'lounge' more than anything - not ideal for a meal. 360 is for tourists - food is average at best.

Posted by tha_broad on Apr-06-2004 16:32:

quote:
Originally posted by AmbiguousBliss
I can't believe I forgot that place!
360 is fabulous for a nice dinner date, but it's even cool if you're going in the afternoon with friends or whatever. It's true that it's pricey, but the food is beyond par. You've already mentioned all of this, Christina, but just to emphasize, the view (especially around sunset time in summer) is gorgeous, seriously.
On the south side, on a clear night, you can see all the way to rochester, ny. It really is an awesome view. With a dinner reservation, you get complimentary access to the other 2 below it, including the Glass floor deck. I dont know if its complimentary as well, but you can also go up to the Sky Pod, which is about 14 stories higher than 360. Even if its not free, its only another 7 bucks maybe...just dont go up there on a windy day if you get motion sickness :P...it sways :|

As for the food , Ive never eaten there...I would love to one day tho just to experience it once (I'm not dropping any hints here, I swear ) but it would definitely be a treat...Also, it has a very high end clientele, so Im going to assume that the food has to be pretty good. I know the wine cellar is the highest one in the world, and they have a very large wine selection. Its actually known for its Wine Cellar, so if you do go, I highly suggest going all out and getting a wine as well

(ps, i never worked there or anything, and if Im wrong about anything, sorry maybe somebody else has more accurate information (ahem))

Posted by Pixiechick on Apr-06-2004 16:54:

I really enjoyed Brasserie Aix on College in Little Italy, where I went for Valentine's Day! Decent prices, absolutely stunning decor in the back room, and right around the corner from about a billion martini bars, for pre- or post-dinner drinks.

Also would highly recommend visiting Toronto Life for other suggestions. Don't let their prices scare you - you can often eat for MUCH cheaper, since critics go for the full course meal and drink the best wines!

Hope you have an awesome evening

Posted by mercure on Apr-06-2004 17:09:

I have a few suggestions, but it may not fit with what you're looking for - they're nice places but not classy in the formal sense.

First is Tempo on College, near Clinton. Very hip, nice atmosphere and stylish, minimal decor. Food is quite good, but reasonably priced - japanese fusion; their sushi is very good.

Second is Kalendar, also on College. Warm interior, more relaxed than classy. Good drinks and a good mixed menu. Excellent desserts.

Posted by AwakenedAddict on Apr-06-2004 18:52:

quote:
Originally posted by Phunky1
if you want class try Octogon, I've never been myself, but my parents have and they say the food is to die for and so is the bill! Really!

My buddies also used to valet there, and Domi and Roberts go to eat there all the time.

quote:
Originally posted by tha_broad
(how is the food at 360)

Phunky: I've been to the Octangon, and it lives up to the hype.. great food at enormous prices, however the decor is a little dated (but still classy)

An even better place than that tho is Morton's Steakhouse on Avenue just north of Bloor, it's under a hotel... can't remember which one.. (hyatt i think?). It's super expensive tho, everything on the menu is a la carte (a steak comes as a steak, you have to order extra sides if you want them). The best part is that the waiter displays the menu to you with examples of the actual meat/seafood that you will eat. Saw Domi there too

Tha_Broad: the food i've had at 360 was great.. it was not their normal menu however, but the event was catered by the same staff.

-+Aron

Posted by djshan on Apr-07-2004 03:23:

tandoori indian cuisine

Posted by mezzanine on Apr-07-2004 03:52:

quote:
An even better place than that tho is Morton's Steakhouse on Avenue just north of Bloor

Yep, I heard good things about that place too. How expensive is it really? I assume the stake is like $30 and a glass of some mediocre wine is arond $12-15, right?

Posted by ryanm on Apr-07-2004 03:56:

quote:
Originally posted by tha_broad
On the south side, on a clear night, you can see all the way to rochester, ny. It really is an awesome view. With a dinner reservation, you get complimentary access to the other 2 below it, including the Glass floor deck. I dont know if its complimentary as well, but you can also go up to the Sky Pod, which is about 14 stories higher than 360. Even if its not free, its only another 7 bucks maybe...just dont go up there on a windy day if you get motion sickness :P...it sways :|

As for the food , Ive never eaten there...I would love to one day tho just to experience it once (I'm not dropping any hints here, I swear ) but it would definitely be a treat...Also, it has a very high end clientele, so Im going to assume that the food has to be pretty good. I know the wine cellar is the highest one in the world, and they have a very large wine selection. Its actually known for its Wine Cellar, so if you do go, I highly suggest going all out and getting a wine as well

(ps, i never worked there or anything, and if Im wrong about anything, sorry maybe somebody else has more accurate information (ahem))

Na the skypod isn't included with the meal but its only an extra $7.

Dinner for 2 will set you back about $180 - $250 with a bottle of wine. Its not cheap and the portions are very very small but its very good and an amazing view....be sure to ask for a window seat

Posted by PartyHarlequin on Apr-07-2004 14:42:

I have only one word for you, Terra.

www.terrarestaurant.ca

8199 Yonge Street, in Thornhill.

The nicest place I've been to in Canada...

slight downside, 4 of us racked up a bill topping $500.00 but it was worth it!

Posted by ShadoWolf on Jun-13-2005 00:57:

I'm looking for a decent restaurant in Vaughan/north Toronto/Richmond Hill for a family get-together on Friday night. The party will be about 14 people. It should be relatively formal (not too formal, but not a casual place either) and preferably not Italian food.

Any suggestions?

Posted by Cuzo on Jun-13-2005 02:17:

If you got the funds and are ready for top notch culinary in this city getting perfect score from Toronto Life try Scaramouche. Its hidden in the St Clair and Avenue residentual part but the view is breathtaking of the skyline.

Posted by AdReNaLiNa on Jun-13-2005 02:22:

Posted by Aitizaz on Jun-13-2005 02:33:

theres also 'Lobby' on bloor street..between Avenue and St. George...a real classy joint...i've only heard the best reviews from everyone who's been there

Pages (2): [1] 2 »