Elisabeth’s guidebook
Food scene
"Cool brewery! Lots of beer options, great place to go with friends for a good night! Beautiful location since it's right by the waterfront. They hold an oktoberfest event every year with live music that's definitely a good time. Food is also really good!"
205 locals recommend
Amsterdam BrewHouse
245 Queens Quay W"Cool brewery! Lots of beer options, great place to go with friends for a good night! Beautiful location since it's right by the waterfront. They hold an oktoberfest event every year with live music that's definitely a good time. Food is also really good!"
"Lovely space by the water. Has both inside & out, great background music and friendly staff. Food is good too. Relaxing with a diverse clientele. Worth a visit for sure!"
11 locals recommend
The Goodman Pub and Kitchen
207 Queens Quay W"Lovely space by the water. Has both inside & out, great background music and friendly staff. Food is good too. Relaxing with a diverse clientele. Worth a visit for sure!"
Flame-seared sushi is the specialty at this Japanese fine-dining destination with soaring ceilings!
64 locals recommend
Miku Toronto
10 Bay St.Flame-seared sushi is the specialty at this Japanese fine-dining destination with soaring ceilings!
35-ft. windows & a 700-label wine list meet traditional tastes at this upscale dining room.
17 locals recommend
Aria
25 York St35-ft. windows & a 700-label wine list meet traditional tastes at this upscale dining room.
"Tasty pastry treats with a good variety of flavour variations." A Canadian Classic!
15 locals recommend
BeaverTails Toronto Waterfront
145 Queens Quay W"Tasty pastry treats with a good variety of flavour variations." A Canadian Classic!
Drinks & Night Life
"We went for a steam whistle brewery tour this past weekend, and it was a great experience. Not only do they give you an abundance of their beer to enjoy while on the tour, we actually learned quite a bit of information on what goes into making such a great tasting beer!! I would recommend taking this tour if you want to learn a little more behind the scenes of what it takes to make beer!! The cost is very reasonable, so is the length of the tour!!!! Cheers steam whistle for making learning something new fun!!!"
334 locals recommend
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner Blvd"We went for a steam whistle brewery tour this past weekend, and it was a great experience. Not only do they give you an abundance of their beer to enjoy while on the tour, we actually learned quite a bit of information on what goes into making such a great tasting beer!! I would recommend taking this tour if you want to learn a little more behind the scenes of what it takes to make beer!! The cost is very reasonable, so is the length of the tour!!!! Cheers steam whistle for making learning something new fun!!!"
Airy, spacious mini-chain for pub grub & craft beer plus arcade games, pool tables & live acts.
185 locals recommend
The Rec Room
255 Bremner BlvdAiry, spacious mini-chain for pub grub & craft beer plus arcade games, pool tables & live acts.
"Such an awesome location next to the lake. Outdoor patio, with cool vibes and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Perfect for a summer caribbean style drink, and a light snack. The shrimp and fried chicken are particularly good, as is all their drinks!!"
7 locals recommend
The Slip
235 Queens Quay W"Such an awesome location next to the lake. Outdoor patio, with cool vibes and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Perfect for a summer caribbean style drink, and a light snack. The shrimp and fried chicken are particularly good, as is all their drinks!!"
"An oasis within a concrete jungle! Was walking around downtown and found this pub. Staff was super friendly, food was good and drinks were very reasonably priced!"
9 locals recommend
Lucky Clover Irish Sports Pub
17 Lower Simcoe St"An oasis within a concrete jungle! Was walking around downtown and found this pub. Staff was super friendly, food was good and drinks were very reasonably priced!"
Coffee!!!
American coffee company and coffeehouse chain.
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.
Tim Hortons
120 Fort York BlvdClassic Canadian favourite!
Cafe offering artisan gelato made in-house along with espresso drinks, baked goods & sandwiches.
8 locals recommend
Lick It Gelato
250 Queens Quay WCafe offering artisan gelato made in-house along with espresso drinks, baked goods & sandwiches.
Neighborhoods
Set on a strip of College Street, buzzy Little Italy's main draw is its classic pizzerias, trattorias and gelato shops, as well as its international restaurants and produce markets. Sleek martini bars, trendy pubs, and concerts at the famous Mod Club round out the area's nightlife, which mostly attracts students and hipsters
296 locals recommend
Little Italy
Set on a strip of College Street, buzzy Little Italy's main draw is its classic pizzerias, trattorias and gelato shops, as well as its international restaurants and produce markets. Sleek martini bars, trendy pubs, and concerts at the famous Mod Club round out the area's nightlife, which mostly attracts students and hipsters
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces.
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres.
Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs.
740 locals recommend
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs.
Stock the Fridge
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.For all your liquor, beer & wine needs!
The Wine Shop
228 Queens Quay WAll the wine you need!
Seeing the Sights
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayToronto Islands
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdHarbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay W