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Canoe Restaurant and Bar

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

Critically acclaimed to be among Canada’s best restaurants, Canoe's unique location high atop the TD Bank Tower affords a breathtaking view of the city and Lake Ontario. The design, originally conceptualized by noted designers Yabu Pushelberg and most recently refreshed by Solid Design Creative, is clean and simple, yet absolutely stylish - a brilliant reflection of Canada's rich raw environment. That same brilliance is captured through the flavours and textures of Chef Ron McKinlay’s inspired regional Canadian cuisine.

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Executive chef: Ron McKinlay

MICHELIN Plate
2022

From the OpenTable editors: Jaw-dropping city views from wrap-around, floor-to-ceiling windows are what first draw diners to Canoe, but exceptional dishes that celebrate Canada’s homegrown cuisine have kept them coming back for nearly 30 years. Stylish, Canadiana-inspired decor and a stellar tasting menu make this one of Toronto’s ultimate special-occasion spots.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–1:15 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:45 am–11:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 364-0054
Website
http://www.canoerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Canoe has two exclusive private dining rooms accommodating groups up to 100, and full restaurant buyouts on weekends for up to 250 guests, ideal for events of all types. These private upscale rooms are perfect for breakfast meetings, product launches, exclusive dinners, intimate celebrations and weddings.

Location
66 Wellington Street West, 54th Floor TD Bank Tower, Toronto, ON M5K 1H6
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Financial District
Cross street
Bay and Wellington Streets
Parking details
Available in the TD Bank Tower underground parking facilities, on the north side of Wellington. Complimentary for guests after 5:30pm on weeknights and all-day on weekends upon validation at the restaurant.
Public transit
King and Bay
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

$185 Tasting Menu
Multiple dates available
Soak up the breathtaking city views from Canoe's 54th floor as you feast on Chef Ron McKinlay's exquisitely crafted tasting menu. Paying tribute to the people, land, and culture of Canada, Taste Canoe is a set menu featuring the finest ingredients from coast to coast. Visit canoerestaurant.com to view the current menu, which is subject to change. Chef's Rail only offers Tasting Menu. Wine pairings and additional alcohol can be purchased onsite. With advance notice, our chefs can prepare a vegetarian, pescatarian, or vegan version. Please call us to arrange. $185 per person. Excludes tax & gratuity.
Bar
Multiple dates available
Join us for elevated bar bites and handcrafted cocktails 54 floors above the city in the Canoe bar and lounge. Serving a menu of classic cocktails and Canoe originals, watch our talented mixologists at work amid Toronto's best views. Please note: Seating in the main dining room is reserved for guests enjoying our full à la carte dinner menu or Taste Canoe experience.
Large Party Group Dining
Multiple dates available
For parties of 9–12, enjoy an elevated dining experience with unparalleled city views. Designed exclusively for large groups, delight in our Chef's Choice menu spotlighting uniquely Canadian ingredients from across the nation. Savour sumptuous starters and showstopping mains as you soak in the ambiance of our 54th floor oasis. Please note: to ensure we can appropriately accommodate all group dining needs, our Chef's Choice menu is the sole menu on offer for large party bookings.

What 6,343 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
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Old Toronto
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Canoe Restaurant and Bar captivates with a "stunning restaurant" atmosphere, "amazing ambience," and "breathtaking city view." Diners appreciate its "creative meal," "spectacular view," and "superb food and service." The tasting menu is highly recommended, showcasing the "best of Canadian ingredients." Perfect for special occasions with "outstanding service."

6,343 Reviews

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Shaun
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I was delighted that Canoe honored my request for a window view on Valentine’s Day. This thoughtful touch truly elevated the experience and made our evening feel special. The food was great—kudos to the chefs and kitchen team for a wonderful meal. That said, the service was decent but not quite as polished as I expected. Additionally, the tables were very close together, which I assume was a temporary setup for the occasion. This made the seating a bit less comfortable than anticipated. Still, I look forward to returning to experience the full menu in a more typical setting. Overall, it was a memorable night and I’d certainly come bacK
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Mark
VIP
Toronto
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Service was excellent no problems. High end restaurant with no table cloth and my table was all scratched resembling a picnic table. Food tasting menu did not meet my expectations when it came to taste. The restaurant is dark and the plated food is also dark and has no life. You eat with your eyes and the food here tells you please don’t eat me. Very disappointing I will not be back.
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Joshua
VIP
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Disappointing Valentine's Experience Despite Good Food This restaurant’s creative dishes couldn’t save a second chance that went painfully wrong. While the Valentine’s tasting menu ($250/person) delivered intriguing flavors—like tarragon ice cream and a well-executed beef fillet—the meal leaned salty, and three desserts felt excessive. The food is experimental and enjoyable, but it’s more about the novelty than transcendent quality, especially for the price. Service, however, was shockingly dismissive. Over 2.5 hours, servers rotated with minimal engagement, often dropping plates with one-word descriptions (“This is A”). Worse, our main server barely interacted until abruptly slamming the bill mid-conversation. When tipping (likely below their expectation), the server ripped the receipt, snapped, “We need this table,” and stormed off— for a $600+ meal. After a similar rude experience two years ago, this sealed my decision: never again. The kitchen shines, but the staff’s indifference and outright hostility make it impossible to justify the cost or effort.
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Logan
Toronto
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What can be said about Canoe that hasn’t been said already. Amazing views. Amazing food. Amazing cocktails and wines. Amazing service. Canoe has been one of our favourites over the last few years, in no small part due to Chef Ron’s culinary knowhow and vision. Knowing that today was to be Ron’s last day we had to stop by one more time to partake in some delectable food, delicious beverages, and delightful service. (All from the best seats in the house, on the Chef’s Rail!) Many thanks to Sarah for the service. Thanks to the rest of the FoH team and of course the BoH team, all for taking such great care of us today. And of course, Chef Ron himself for the conversation, and years of wonderful culinary excellence. Chef, you will be missed sir!
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shawn
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time there the experience was amazing I wish I caught the waiter name he was the best
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Stephanie
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Wait staff were friendly, helpful and quick. Food was well plated and tasted good.
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Simon
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Big fan of the restaurant, dined here two years ago for wife's birthday. Came back for Valentine's Day, unfortunately not the same experience but still good. We are pretty easy going, however took hour and half for first serving on tasting menu to come out. We were wondering if it was wrong to expect it sooner, but then the couple beside us who got four courses before we got one, got up an left and said "you've been very patient, hope you get some food soon, hope it is good for you". All in all, would go back sometime in the future because the food is very good and setting beautiful, just next year will choose somewhere else. Thank you!
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Cris
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very presentable dishes. small portions, delicious and exotic flavours. amazing service. fantastic view of downtown Toronto and the CN Tower. a great dining experience!
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Vinay
VIP
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was great and our server was very nice. It was my girlfriend’s birthday so I asked them to try to do something special (I asked the front desk not our waiter to be discrete). They were very unenthusiastic about it. Didn’t comp the dessert we ordered or do anything at all. For a 500 dollar + bill and 20% tip it’s not about the money but the lack of trying to make it special for her on their part was extremely disappointing. I’ve never been to a restaurant where they wouldn’t try to provide a gesture to make it special for a special occasion. Left a bad taste in my mouth at the end of the night.
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Robert
VIP
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow. Seriously incredible meal. All the dishes read like they don’t make any sense yet, they were not only amazing but somehow familiar. Every dish evoked some olfactory memory. If you are looking for a restaurant to showcases Toronto cuisine, I cannot recommend Canoe more.
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FAQs

Canoe Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 6343 OpenTable diners.

Canoe Restaurant and Bar 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.