My favourite gift to receive is a splurge meal. Be it a birthday, anniversary or any celebration, a good meal with wine, shared with family and friends is how I love to spend my evening. These Toronto restaurants are currently my favourite spots for a special meal.
1. Jacobs & Co Steakhouse
Rating/Price: 4.0 / $$$$
Why? Intimate, impeccable service, beautiful aged steaks and a wide selection of wine
Must Order: Jacobs Caesar Salad made table side
Good For? Romantic dates, couples, anniversaries
2. JaBistro
Rating/Price: 5.0 / $$$$
Why? Best sashimi in the city, hidden entrance, great patio
Must Order: Fresh Sashimi Platter, Aburicious
Good For? Small groups, couples, birthdays
3. Bar Isabel
Rating/Price: 5.0 / $$$
Why? Delicious food, complicated cocktails and perfect for sharing
Must Order: Whole Sea Bream Ceviche, Bone Marrow
Good For? Small groups, couples, special dates
4. Yasu
Rating/Price: 4.0 / $$$$
Why? Fantastic sushi, intimate atmosphere, unique dining experience
Must Order: Omakase
Good For? Adventurous date, special event, small groups
- Luma – 4.0 $$$
- Yuzu no Hana – 4.0 $$$
- Bosk – 4.5 $$$
- Porzia – 5.0 $$$
- Cafe Boulud – 5.0 $$$
- The Good Son – 5.0 $$$
- Harbour Sixty – 4.0 $$$$
Still TBE (To be Eaten):
- Le Cafe Michi
- Lai Wah Heen
- Hiro Sushi
- Los Colibris
- The Carbon Bar
Did I miss your favourite restaurant? Let me know in the comments. Last Updated: 04/28/2015
You should try O Noir, it’s in downtown on Church St.
You’re served by legally blind waitstaff and you go into a pitch-black room for the dinner. I had a great experience and my Filet Mignon was really good. Have a try!