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The Carbon Bar, Toronto, ON

The Carbon Bar

4.7
4.7
1781 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
The Carbon Bar:
Where fun-loving aficionado’s, gourmands and bon vivants meet to share un-pretentious snacks, plates and platters delivered with impeccable hospitality in a space inspired by the storied past of a rock’n’roll discotheque, an upstart TV station and a media giant’s studio.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Barbecue, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 947-7000
  • Website
    http://www.thecarbonbar.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private dining options, perfect for any occasion from corporate events to social gatherings. Our team at The Carbon Bar love hosting and we have one of the greatest venues for it.
  • Private party contact
    Alexandra Strona: (416) 947-7000
  • Location
    99 Queen St East, Toronto, ON M5C 1S2
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Cross street
    Church St
  • Parking details
    A few in a couple block radius. Green P by St. Michaels hospital, Private lot on Church south of Richmond, Private lot on Queen and Jarvis.
  • Public transit
    Nearest Street Car stops: Queen Street East and Church Subway: Queen
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • The Experience Menu - 4 courses

    CA$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Groups of 9 or more are required to dine on our set "Experience" menu. Join us for a 4-course meal that will impress you and leave you satisfied. We start off our menu with Korean fried cauliflower and blistered shishito peppers. Following this comes our smoked bacon Caesar and salmon tartare. Next is our "Pitmaster Platter" which includes; brisket, burnt ends, St. Louis style pork ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeno sausage, and fried chicken. Accompanied with collard greens, coleslaw, pickles and crispy french fries. Finally, we serve you a delicious dessert platter of brownie bites, banoffee pie, caramel popcorn, candied bananas and a drizzle of caramel.
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  • The Experience plus Seafood - 4 courses

    CA$99.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Carbon Bar Experience ($99/person) offers a delectable and flavoursome tasting of our à la carte menu served to elevate and curate an unforgettable dining experience at The Carbon Bar. All items on the fixed menus will be served to you and your guests, family-style, where all plates are designed to be shared amongst the group. Please let us know if there are any allergies or dietary restrictions that we should be made aware of as the menus can be modified to accommodate accordingly. Please note that the participation of the entire group is required.
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  • The Full Experience - 5 courses

    CA$110.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a mouthwatering journey through five delectable courses, featuring tantalizing snacks, a selection of appetizers, a sumptuous seafood platter, our legendary Pit Master Platter, and desserts to top it all off. Gather your friends and family for an evening of gastronomic delight that promises to leave you craving more. Don't miss out on the ultimate dining adventure at The Carbon Bar!
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What 1,781 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Contemporary American

  • Old Toronto

    Good for groups

Review summary

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The Carbon Bar in Toronto is a "standout spot" for BBQ enthusiasts and cocktail lovers. Guests rave about the "amazing brisket" and "stellar service." The ambiance is both "energetic and poised," making it perfect for special occasions. While it's a bit pricey, the portions are generous and the experience is well worth it.

1,781 Reviews

  1. Naomi

    VIP

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the atmosphere, cosy historical feel interior. Best: Mac and cheese gooey and tasty, ribs tender and flavourful, vegetable gumbo (really tasty vegetarian mushroom sausages, mixed with kidney beans), pecan pie, flaky and chocolatey; good: collard greens perfectly cooked but could have had more garlic flavour, coleslaw (serviceable but nothing special); cornbread and fries were least impressive: both were too dry

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  2. Josh

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experience you will have from the great ambience, amazing staff and a vibrant culinary journey! We indulged in the $85 Dining Experience and that’s where you get the best of both worlds - High Quality and Large Portioned Meal! Will definitely come back!
    The Carbon BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for such a great review Josh! I'm so happy that you had an amazing visit with us and that you will be returning! We look forward to seeing you then. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  3. Amy

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, nice atmosphere. Restrooms quite clean. Love the pit master platter and the dessert is excellent.
    The Carbon BarResponded on December 21, 2024
    Thank you for the review Amy! I'm happy that you had a great visit with us. We hope to see you again soon. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  4. Angela

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bbq, ambience and service. Beautiful building interior with high ceilings. Service was great, very friendly. Would definitely go back. Husband had gone a few weeks before with the guys and highly recommended we go together. Must get the ribs and brisket. Started with the KFC cauliflower, Shishito peppers and burnt pork ends (pork belly). All was delicious!
    The Carbon BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the great review Angela! I'm happy that your husband had such a great time the first time around, and that you both enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you both again soon! Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  5. Kathleen

    VIP

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful meal at the Carbon Bar. Our server was very accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable and the food was delectable.
    The Carbon BarResponded on December 20, 2024
    I'm happy that you had a great time with us at The Carbon Bar Kathleen! It is great to hear that your server took good care of you and that you enjoyed your meals. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kayan Esmaili General Manager

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  6. Jeremy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food. Cocktails are some of the best in the city.

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  7. Pearce

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the experience menu! Great variety of food and we left full.
    The Carbon BarResponded on December 16, 2024
    Thank you for the review Pearce! I am happy that you enjoyed your visit with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  8. Annie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at the carbon bar. Excellent service, we both really enjoyed our food and drinks. Highly recommend!
    The Carbon BarResponded on December 18, 2024
    Hi Annie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm happy that you had a great visit with us! We look forward to seeing you again next time. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  9. Shawna

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    the experience at carbon bar previously has always been really good but not quite there this visit . The food came luke warm and had a overwhelming smoke flavour , it was hard to taste the meat . In terms of service it was the usual , our waiter was very kind and attentive . The restaurant was not very busy for friday , but had a few large parties that were very loud , expected during the holidays .
    The Carbon BarResponded on December 14, 2024
    Hi Shawna, Thank you for the review and the feedback provided. I'm sorry that your most recent visit wasn't to the standard that you have come to expect at The Carbon Bar. Next time you are planning on dining with us please email me at kayvan@thecarbonbar.ca, I will set up your reservation and ensure that you have a great experience! Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you, Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  10. Joel

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic (albeit on the spendy side), the ambiance is cool and I love the industrial vibe, but I wouldn’t return. We had the jalapeño poppers which were really good, my wife had the 12oz ribeye steak (which was fantastic and cooked to perfection) and I had the brisket, also very good. My fries were WAAAAY overcooked tho. Also was disappointed at the lack of veggie options…it was basically collard greens, fries or Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were really good. Also we wanted a bottle of Primativo but they didn’t have it in stock…you’d think they’d be prepared on a Friday night. Oh well the Cannonball was an acceptable alternative. But the waitress was horrible. She completely forgot about us. It took forever for her to take our appetizer order, and when she finally did, she didn’t come back to take our order for the entrees until well after we finished our appetizer, which also came out slow. We were there over 2h and only ordered an appetizer, 2 mains and a bottle of wine. It was kind of ridiculous that it took so long.
    The Carbon BarResponded on December 14, 2024
    Hi Joel, Thank you for the review and the feedback. I am very sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the service on your visit. This is definitely not our standard, and I'm sad that it affected your experience with us. If you have a moment, could you please send me an email at kayvan@thecarbonbar.ca? I would be grateful to talk with you further and to have the opportunity to invite you back to make things right. Thank you, Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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FAQs

The Carbon Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Carbon Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 947-7000.

The Carbon Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1781 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Carbon Bar

99 Queen St East, Toronto, ON M5C 1S2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Church St
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Barbecue, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A few in a couple block radius. Green P by St. Michaels hospital, Private lot on Church south of Richmond, Private lot on Queen and Jarvis.
  • Public transit
    Nearest Street Car stops: Queen Street East and Church Subway: Queen
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thecarbonbar.ca/
  • Phone number
    (416) 947-7000
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private dining options, perfect for any occasion from corporate events to social gatherings. Our team at The Carbon Bar love hosting and we have one of the greatest venues for it.
  • Private party contact
    Alexandra Strona: (416) 947-7000

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