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Alder

CAN$31 to CAN$50
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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.
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Alder’s kitchen is centered around its wood-fired grill and hearth. For the menu, Chef Patrick Kriss of the award-winning and nationally acclaimed Alo Food Group draws inspiration from traditions and techniques long-practiced in and around the Mediterranean – spanning Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Tunisia and Morocco. Whether you’re flying solo with an Alder Burger and a beer, gathering friends for small plates and cocktails, or diving into a feast of prime meats and fresh seafood, we’ve got you covered.

Awarded a spot on the Toronto Michelin Guide for 2023 and 2024, Alder is a warm and comfortable place to be, like just the right distance from a bonfire.

Alder is located in The Ace Hotel just a short walk away from most theatres, museums, Rogers Centre & Scotiabank Arena. The perfect cozy setting to begin your evening, with a diverse menu and genuine service team to make it a memorable one.

Serving brunch on Saturday & Sunday, come try our new menu!

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Executive chef: Moto Nishimura / Patrick Kriss

From the OpenTable editors: The neatly stacked wood tucked beneath the entrance stairs at Alder signals the restaurant’s focus on wood-fired flavors. Dishes like grilled halloumi and short rib are inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, but it's the fire that truly shapes the menu. Helmed by chef Patrick Kriss, plates are simple yet masterful, reflecting the signature style of his celebrated Alo Group.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, International
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 637-3737
  • Website
    https://www.aldertoronto.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Smart, well-crafted civic spaces to fill with whatever fits the mood at Ace Hotel Toronto.
  • Private party contact
    Jules Greenhill: (416) 637-1200 ext. 5017
  • Location
    51 Camden St, Toronto, ON M5V 1V2
  • Neighborhood
    King West
  • Cross street
    Adelaide St and Brant St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Spadina Ave @ Richmond West
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Private Dining - Flow

    CA$80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    $1,500 MINIMUM SPEND $140 per guest + 20% gratuity + tax. Beverages charged upon consumption. One Bill required. Non-refundable deposit goes towards food & beverage min spend of $1500 prior to taxes & gratuity. Room is reserved for 3 hours. Join us in our private dining space suspended above Alder and Ace Hotel Lobby, with a view overlooking St. Andrews Park. Perfect for 10-12 guests this space allows you to enjoy an Alder family-style feast for all occasions. STARTERS GEM SALAD / SEASONAL FISH CRUDO / BURRATA & SEASONAL GARNISH MAINS STUFFED PASTA/ ROASTED CHICKEN / GRILLED SHORT RIB SIDES CHEFS DAILY SELECTION OF 2 SIDES / BREAD & BUTTER DESSERTS COCONUT CREAM PIE / DARK CHOCOLATE TART
    Private Dining - Flow Photo

  • Sunday Brunch Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Gold, our midmorning melody. Each Sunday, an array of new and old classics are delivered by Toronto's finest artists and instrumentalists for brunch. We'll save you a seat and come by anytime from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Reservations are recommended.
    Sunday Brunch Live Music Photo

Menu

Small Plates

  • Baked Clams CA$22.00

    Crouton, Brown butter, 'Nduja, Lemon

    • East Coast Oysters CA$26.00

      Mignonette, Horseradish

      • Gem SaladCA$16.00

        Green Goddess, Pecorino

        • Kanpachi Crudo CA$20.00

          Blood Orange, Olive, Salsa Macha

          • Burrata and Pear CA$26.00

            Walnuts, Pear, Pesto

            • Lamb Croquette (2pc)CA$18.00

              Anchovy, Guindilla

              • Grilled Halloumi CA$22.00

                Charred Tomato, Pita Bread

                On the Side

                • Grilled Shrimp (3pc) CA$22.00

                  Lemon, Chili

                  • Fresh Cut Fries CA$12.00

                    • Grilled BeetsCA$14.00

                      Horseradish, Walnut

                      • Bread & ButterCA$12.00

                        • MushroomsCA$18.00

                          Chili Butter

                          Wood Fired

                          • Sea Bream CA$46.00

                            Habanero, Salsa

                            • Iberico Pork SecretoCA$48.00

                              Romesco, Lemon

                              • Half Quebec Chicken CA$38.00

                                Scallion, Gremolata

                                • 8oz Steak FritesCA$54.00

                                  Creekstone farms Striploin, Green Peppercorn Chimichurri

                                  • Short Rib (7oz)CA$48.00

                                    Chermoula, Shishito, Red Chili

                                    • Butchers Block - MP

                                      Prepared Dailey Over Open Flame

                                      House Faves

                                      • Cucumber SaladCA$22.00

                                        Fennel, Lemon creme fraiche, Hazelnut dukkah, Feta

                                        • Wagyu Beef Carpaccio CA$28.00

                                          Grilled Chive, Taggiasca Olive

                                          • Ricotta RavioliCA$36.00

                                            Hedgehog Mushroom, Brown Butter

                                            • Alder Burger CA$30.00

                                              Griddled Havarti, Pickled Peppers, French Fries

                                              Sweets

                                              • Coconut Cream Pie CA$20.00

                                                Macaroon Crust, Caramelized White Chocolate

                                                • TiramisuCA$18.00

                                                  Mascarpone, Vanilla Ice Cream

                                                  • Blueberry Flan CA$14.00

                                                    Creme Caramel, Chantilly

                                                    Cocktails

                                                    • Ace MartiniCA$21.00

                                                      London Dry, Vermouth Blend, Ace Tincture

                                                      • Garden Party CA$17.00

                                                        White Rum, Lime, Cucumber, Absinthe

                                                        • Raspberry Ranch CA$21.00

                                                          Mezcal, Raspberry, Mint, Lemon, Egg White

                                                          • This Side of Peru CA$20.00

                                                            Coconut Pisco, Fino Sherry, Banana

                                                            • Current Affair CA$18.00

                                                              Vodka, Lychee, Black Currant, Vermouth

                                                              • Helios HeavenCA$19.00

                                                                Bourbon, Cognac, Cynar, Lemon, Marigold

                                                                Low abv Cocktails

                                                                • Good Vibes OnlyCA$16.00

                                                                  Zero Proof Tequila, Passionfruit, Lime, Agave, Chili

                                                                  • First Blush CA$16.00

                                                                    Zero-Proof Aperitif, Grapefuit, Rosewater, Pink Peppercorn, Egg White (<0.5% abv)

                                                                    Sparkling

                                                                    • Cava CA$20.00

                                                                      Raventos i blanc, blanc de blac, la plana & el viader voineyards, 2021, conca del riu, spain

                                                                      • Champagne CA$25.00

                                                                        Tartlant, Brut Reserve, Nv, France

                                                                        Rosé

                                                                        • Grenache/CinsaultCA$17.00

                                                                          Domaine la Grande Bauquiere, ‘La Belle Montagne’, 2021, Provence, France

                                                                          White

                                                                          • Pecorino CA$17.00

                                                                            Umani Ronchi, 2023, Abruzzo, Italy

                                                                            • RoupeiroCA$18.00

                                                                              Fita Preta Branco, 2022, Alentejo, Portugal

                                                                              • ViognierCA$20.00

                                                                                Pearl Morissette, 'Alder', 2021, Creek Shores, Ontario

                                                                                • Sauvignon BlancCA$23.00

                                                                                  Pascal Joulivet, 'Attitude Blanc', 2022, Loire, France

                                                                                  Red

                                                                                  • Nero D'avola CA$18.00

                                                                                    Tasca D'almerita, 'Regaleali', 2021, Sicily, Italy

                                                                                    • Cabernet FrancCA$20.00

                                                                                      pearl morisette, 'alder', 2022, lincoln lakeshore, ontario

                                                                                      • GarnachaCA$21.00

                                                                                        Sindicatla Figuera, ‘Sindicat’, 2021, Monsant, Spain

                                                                                        • Cabernet Sauvignon CA$24.00

                                                                                          Foxglove, 2021, Paso Robles, California

                                                                                          Draft

                                                                                          • Figo Italian PilsnerCA$10.00

                                                                                            Henderson Brewing, Toronto, Ontario (5.5% abv)

                                                                                            • Houndstooth Irish Red CA$10.00

                                                                                              eastbound brewing, toronto, on (6.5% ABV)

                                                                                              • Ball's Falls Session IPA CA$10.00

                                                                                                Bench Brewing, Beamsville, Ontario (4.5% abv)

                                                                                                • Heritage Dry Cider CA$10.00

                                                                                                  West avenue cider, freelton, on (6.5% abv)

                                                                                                  Cans

                                                                                                  • Mountainview Stout CA$10.00

                                                                                                    Bench Brewing, Beamsville, Ontario (6% abv)

                                                                                                    • Blonde Pilsner CA$10.00

                                                                                                      BSA, Montreal, Quebec (<0.5% abv)

                                                                                                      Last updated: January 24, 2025

                                                                                                      What 433 people are saying

                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                      4.6
                                                                                                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                      • 4.6Food
                                                                                                      • 4.7Service
                                                                                                      • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                      • 4.3Value

                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                                      • Toronto

                                                                                                        American

                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                      Alder is a stellar dining destination, celebrated for its "excellent service" and "fabulous dining experience." Known for its "Michelin guide status," guests rave about the "amazing food" and "wonderful service." The ambiance is "beautiful and delightful," with standout dishes like the "coconut cream pie" and "short ribs."

                                                                                                      433 Reviews

                                                                                                      1. Tony

                                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        It was our first time at Alder for brunch. We loved the live music and the ambiance of the space. Every dish we ate was incredible and we had the service from all of the staff. The best part was the coconut pie! It is a must try!

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                                                                                                      2. Kristen

                                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                        The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The brunch menu offered multiple options for our dietary restrictions and felt very well balanced between classics and unique twists. I am excited to go back for their dinner service soon.

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                                                                                                      3. Bob

                                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        This was my second time visiting Adler for brunch and I had another great experience. Food was on point in terms of taste , presentation and proportion. The server that I had by the name of Victoria was legit , she was personable, approachable and very knowledgable when I asked about the menu and her suggestion. Well def be back and hopefully Victoria will be my server again.

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                                                                                                      4. Alvin

                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Felt very rushed through entire set menu. Waitress stood beside our table waiting for us to finish our last bite; never felt so pressure to finish a course.

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                                                                                                      5. Adrian

                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                        Las Vegas

                                                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Staff were nice, place looked cool/trendy but that was about it. Food was very below average. Went for the Valentine’s Day pre-fix and it was $140/head for what you would expect at a $40/head pre fix. Was also very slow service which was surprising considering that they only had the single pre fix option

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                                                                                                      6. Samar

                                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        We had an amazing time at Alder for Valentines night! The staff was very friendly and helpful and the service was outstanding. The food and drinks were excellent and the portions were perfect.

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                                                                                                      7. Yuliya

                                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Went for the Valentine's set menu so it's possible this isn't their standard experience. It was good but a little overpriced. At 140 pp every dish was good but had an element that kept it from being excellent. Like the fois gras and beef was good but the cut of beef was a little chewy and tasted more like pork. There was a 20% tip automatically added to the bill but service was good so I didn't mind. Mandatory tips always rub me the wrong way though. If you go in winter and get cold easily, request a table further from the stairs. We were freezing by the end of the meal.

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                                                                                                      8. Thomas

                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        The valentines tasting menu was overpriced for what it was. Portions were incredibly small and the dessert (cheesecake) was terrible.

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                                                                                                      9. Terrence

                                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Exposed concrete and brutalist architecture aside, Alder is nested comfortably in the lower level of The Ace Hotel. The open kitchen with a view to the wood-fired grill is the visual highlight, so it's kind of strange to have tables tucked away in darker corners. That said, the food is delicious. I love rich and reliable flavours, so the grilled short rib and Iberico pork special were particularly good.

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                                                                                                      10. Demetris

                                                                                                        New York City

                                                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        The perfect brunch with live musici! Highly recommended

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                                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                                      Alder is rated 4.6 stars by 433 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                      11:30 PM
                                                                                                      Booked 49 times today
                                                                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                                                                      Google Map for Alder

                                                                                                      51 Camden St, Toronto, ON M5V 1V2

                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                      • Cross street
                                                                                                        Adelaide St and Brant St
                                                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                                                        King West
                                                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                                                        Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                        CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                        American, Mediterranean, International
                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                        None
                                                                                                      • Public transit
                                                                                                        Spadina Ave @ Richmond West
                                                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                                                        AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                                        https://www.aldertoronto.com/
                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                        (416) 637-3737
                                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                                        Smart, well-crafted civic spaces to fill with whatever fits the mood at Ace Hotel Toronto.
                                                                                                      • Private party contact
                                                                                                        Jules Greenhill: (416) 637-1200 ext. 5017
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