Toronto restaurants within a 5 minute walk of Museum Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Earlier this fall was our first time at Mortons. The food was incredible, unfortunately, our service experience was not this instance. To the restaurant's credit- once we shared this with them (after the fact) they were very generous in providing an opportunity to correct this experience, which was used and showed their 5 star worthiness later on. Pro tip- order gift cards online at Costco ahead of time. Salad portions are quite large (picture is a half portion). Environment was quite loud and tables were very close together compared to my other steakhouse experiences.
Cody Flomen - 2 months ago

The service was great! However the food was a little disappointing. The spa spritz mocktail was very good in flavour but it was way too sweet but after watering it down with some additional soda water it was great Lobster bisque was a little too thick and too creamy for my liking. Waygu meatballs and bacon wrapped scallops were the highlight of the meal. Sides were sour cream mashed which was pretty regular, truffle parm fries were great, scalloped potatoes were good and spinach and mushrooms were also good. 8 Oz lobster was good and had no complaints. The steak was the disappointment. The 7 oz. Wagyu Westholme Filet Mignon was ordered by all 3 of my friends and they all agreed it didn't live up to their usual wagyu standards and also describing it as having a very irony taste so I had a taste myself and agreed with them also. The famous make to order hot chocolate cake was okay but not a show stopper.
wing wing - a month ago

Amazing food and amazing service, can’t get better than that! We had reservations for a Saturday night and it was super busy, great ambiance! We got a high top table at the bar which it was perfect! Our food was very tasty, steak cooked perfect! Thanks to Sal for such amazing service, going above and beyond for us!
Nancy Cavazos - 9 months ago

Amazing private venue! Elegant and quaint environment with delicious food! The dishes were incredible! Even the croutons on the Caesar salad melted in your mouth with delight! Too much food so we took home to-go-containers. Great place to celebrate with friend and family for birthdays and occasions!
Kirsten Hodgins - 6 months ago

Overpriced and under-seasoned. Went here for a work dinner. Large group with prix fix menu. Ambiance is average modern big steak house. It’s right downtown next to the hotel, a little hard to find for the first time. Large downstairs with lots of seating. They have an excellent large private conference room upstairs that can accommodate about 20-25 people. It’s quiet and great for a presentation-based meeting. Service was great. Food was just average unfortunately. I suspect due to the large group and being upstairs, food was served at relatively large intervals between guests, so people were waiting for others to get their food. Had fillet mignon which was tender but under-seasoned and massively undercooked. Multiple members of our group ordered medium and got rare still mooing cook. I got medium rare and it was cool, blue, and bloody. Steak tasted like they literally took it out the fridge and just threw it on the grill without anything. A colleague had seared tofu which she didn’t like. There were some negative comments from the group about the fish as well. Mashed potatoes were a share plate side and were good but small quantity. Green beans on the side were a let down. Chocolate pudding for dessert was also underwhelming. Key lime pie was the other option and left unfinished by my colleague. The serving size was reasonable for the mains but small for appetizers (French onion soup - pretty good - or Caesar salad) and desserts. Menu prices are aggressive for what you’re getting. Value for money is questionable at best but may not be a fair representation of what this place can do for a smaller group on a full menu. I’d like to give them the benefit of the doubt but it’s hard at this price point on a Thursday night…There are better, more memorable options out there at a less aggressive price point.
Simon Landman - 2 weeks ago

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I recently visited this restaurant and had a generally pleasant experience. The atmosphere was inviting, with a nice ambiance that made it a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. The location is convenient, adding to its appeal. The staff were friendly and attentive, contributing to a positive dining experience. I ordered the Jambalaya, and while it was decent, I found the portion to be smaller than expected, and the flavor was just average. However, the other dishes we tried were quite good, making up for the slight disappointment with the Jambalaya. It was a bit busy during my visit, but the service remained efficient. Overall, this is a solid restaurant that I would recommend for a visit, especially for those looking to enjoy a variety of dishes in a pleasant setting.
Al Sh - 2 months ago

Hemingway’s delivers a commendable dining experience with standout dishes like the Cajun fries, a flavorful burger, and a colorful Mexican bowl. With its inviting ambiance and friendly service, it’s well worth a visit for anyone looking for a relaxed yet delicious meal. Overall, a solid 4-star restaurant experience that I’d happily recommend.
tygs - a week ago

The regular fries & sweet potato fries were some of the best fries I’ve ever had! They were both super crispy. 10/10. The club sandwich was okay, the bacon was way too hard and there was a small amount of dry chicken. My friend’s chicken wrap looked like good quality chicken, should use that for the club! Great prices though.
Gen Liks - 2 months ago

We made a reservation for Friday lunch on the patio to make the most of last days of summer and patio season. We were seated very close to the bar and we could see everything coming out of the downstairs kitchen and being served to other customers; everything looked so delicious. We ordered “Thai Chicken Salad”. The ingredients were fresh and the sauce was very delicious. The service is fast and staff are friendly. Parking could be a challenge here, but it’s perfectly accessible through subway.
Alaleh - FoodyTO - 6 months ago

My friend and I went here to grab a quick drink and some snacks here on a Thursday night. They have live music and honestly the setting feels really great. I did not know about this place until recently, and I know that I'm definitely going to go back. Also for all of my TTC peeps, this place is outside Bay station. I completely forgot about the Pavlova that I wanted to try, guess I have a reason to go back quicker.
Prima Melissa D'souza - 2 months ago

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This is one of those museums that has a niche collection of clay art. I’m not sure if these were in the permanent collection or not. Nevertheless it was very cool to explore these artists vision and fun. Aside from a nice restaurant the museum offered hands on clay for kids of all ages to experiment.
Harold Pramekamol - 2 months ago

IMPORTANT: This place allows visitors to pay as low as $1 per visit since they are currently in renovations. ____________________________________________ Never thought that I'd be so caught up in ceramic art from middle age Europe, but here we are. This gallery has every different and wacky type of ceramic ranging from ancient China to 300 years ago in Germany. It's almost like time traveling back in time but I can only see what the people of that era were eating off of; but still... Very cool!!! Family friendly, good atmosphere, educational. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Elliot Schembri - 3 months ago

Next to the ROM (a Royal Ontario Museum- edited and corrected), the Gardiner Museum is at the top of my list in my books. They have well curated permanent and special exhibits that are interesting and awe inspiring. Even the building architecture is gorgeous with its modern cubic contours situated between heritage buildings. I went end of May 2024 and they had a special exhibit on local and International ceramicists. Beautiful pieces, delicate works of art. Sometimes they have talks by visiting professionals and experts which are wonderful, many topics to stimulate the mind and satiate the enthusiasm for art information. They have a stunning dining and patio area at the rooftop. Highly recommend paying a visit to this museum when they open in October 2024z
Anna M - 3 months ago

I didn’t know what to expect when I first looked this museum up, but I’m so glad I decided to check it out! Even though the museum is under construction, I was able to “pay what I can” to check out the second and third floor exhibits. The pottery and ceramics on display were breathtaking. I loved how there was a part that showed how chines porcelain was crate from start to finish, as well as showing
Rebekah Huber - 4 months ago

I came to the Gardiner Museum not knowing exactly what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to find that most of the exhibits are focused on ceramics and porcelain. I was pleasantly surprised and amused to learn about porcelain fever.
Lindsay Warren - a month ago

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We had a wonderful experience at this genuine Italian restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing the service was unbelievable everyone was so kind and welcoming. The owner himself came out to meet us and made sure that we were well taken care, he was so kind he gave us a tour and told us about the history of the restaurant. I’ve been to Italy a handful of times and I felt like I was dining there. The ambiance was authentic and felt so warm and cozy. We also tried some of the wines that are bottled in house and that was just a beautiful bonus. I’m a huge foodie so this was right up my alley for best Italian in Toronto. I’ll be a regular now.
Aria Perouzi - a month ago

Well me and my husband were there yesterday and was a great experience! The calamari was incredible, for sure o can tell it was the best calamari of my life lol. Pizza was very thin and looked simple but actually was pretty flavorful! Super good and crunch. Pasta was good as well. The waiters was super nice and I don’t think it was expensive since is a expensive place.
Camila Benedetto - 2 months ago

Okay… honestly I’ve had my share of fine dining but this place takes the cake. Every bite was a treasure and the service was on a level that could be touched. It’s like they anticipated our every need. 1000% you need to eat here!!!
Michelle-Lea Sivanesan - 2 months ago

We were looking for a place to eat in the Yorkville area so we could enjoy the holiday decorations and decided to give Dimmi Bar & Trattoria a try. We sat in the enclosed patio which was well heated and was a nice place to sit. The service was decent. We felt like pizza that day so we got the Sbamp’ a Vucca and the Yorkville pizzas. The crust in both pizzas were thin and crispy and we really enjoyed how it turned out. Our favorite was the Yorkville as all the flavors were balanced and delicious. We were a little surprised by the Sbamp’ a Vucca as it didn’t come with any sauce or cheese. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t what we were looking for. You may want to ask your waiter what the pizza comes with as ours didn’t give us a heads up. If you’re in the area taking in the holiday vibes and you’re looking for a place to recharge you should definitely consider Dimmi!
Tim Lam - 3 months ago

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We got some pistachio, and coconut gelato it was the best. You can definitely taste all the flavors, the lady serving it was very kind and sweet.
Tatiana Ibrahim - 3 months ago

Best Gelato 2022, really, I'm a believer. One small table and 2 chairs so plan on eating your gelato on the run Their pistachio flavor was intense; like drowning in a sea of pistachio nuts. Pistachio ice cream in the past was always weak in flavor and disappointing, however, this one has given me hope for humanity. Their lemon sorbet was refreshing and intense. Both flavor textures were creamy and silky. Thank God I don't live close to this place or I would be auditioning for The 600lb life tv show.
John Y - 9 months ago

Me and my group went on friday night. The place was small but had great great selection of gelatos !! Staff was super friendly and working so hard. We tasted a few and they were all so great. Fig, peach, pistachio and black sesame (recommended by the staff) was my favourites! We had 4 scoops cup and it was worth the money. I wish they renovate this place better so it’s more engaging and looks like a gelato shop. The vibe was more like a quick pizza take out shop.
Sugafull 27 - a year ago

The fruit flavours were too sweet for my taste, especially the watermelon. I recommend pairing a fruit flavour with something else like the mascarpone to make it less sweet. I do appreciate the fact that the pear, peach, watermelon, berries tasted strongly like their respective fruit.
Kana Hashimoto - 8 months ago

Too good I cry 😭 The girl working at the time was so sweet. She explained all my questions and recommended really good flavours. I got the pistachio and raspberry which were recommended, and I gotta tell you their pistachio gelato is the best pistachio gelato I’ve had. I really mean it. Raspberry was also really good as well. It was also cute and nice of her to put the raspberry on top! I would come here often now that spring is approaching! Go try their pistachio!!!
Michelle Lee - a year ago

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It's a very smart and comfortable lounge. The service was fantastic and the drinks were ok. Sadly, I did tell the server we were a tad disappointed by the $18 "happy hour" pizza - it seemed to look like something from the Shoppers frozen aisle (and tasted worse). He kindly offered us some desserts but we declined. He mentioned that their other food is better, so I don't want to judge the place too harshly based on the pizza (see picture). For the restaurant: there are many great pubs and bars downtown selling happy hour pizzas, home made, for $10... Edna and Vita is a good example.
Will - 2 weeks ago

We had a wonderful time having dinner on the patio in the igloo. The food was outstanding, served nice and hot. We had everything we needed. It heats up quickly and its easy to sit there for few hours enjoying the ambiance. Our server Vlad is one of the best, attentive, friendly...so good at his job. Our only issue was cold feet. :) We were wearing leather boots but needed warmer ones...it was the only part of us that was cold even though we were sitting on a platform. If you have a chance, you should take the opportunity to enjoy this experience.
J Galbraith - 4 weeks ago

Amazing amazing amazing staff. I had a foot injury at the restaurant. I was wearing high heels and twisted my ankel. Staff was so helpful especially the manager, he was so humble . Food was amazing and so was the ambience. We booked igloo patio outdoor and it was amazing . We are unhappy with the price only other than that everything was amazing
Ravisha goyal - 2 months ago

We celebrated our special friend’s birthday tonight. We ate outside on the heated igloo, it was festively decorated and so cozy and pretty! The food was sensational and reasonably priced .i highly recommend the burger. Tomas (I hope I spelled that right) was superb. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect and he made the birthday girl feel special with a personalized dessert. He even ran after us twice after we left to return gloves and other forgotten items. I highly, highly recommend!
Lucy Gioia - 3 months ago

Celebrated my anniversary here and had Thomas as our server. He was wonderful and treated us very kindly. I was surprised that there was only actually 1 jumbo shrimp but it was yummy along with the risotto it was served with. The steak was cooked a bit over my asking, but not too much. The louvre was a unique and tasty dessert as well. I would come here again. :)
NatashaAnne11 - a year ago

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Possibly the best McDonalds you could get. They have fast service even if they’re busy and their fries are always fresh, crispy, and delicious. The floors get a bit disgusting at times though with an odd sticky feeling. However, they do have multiple kiosks, so that’s a bonus.
ً - 4 months ago

It’s a good place to go out with family and friends. Located in a great vicinity and is very clean. The staff here is great and helpful and the quality of food is really good!
Prathmesh Kelkar - a month ago

Great McDonald's right behind the ROM. It was busy when we went, but the self-serve kiosks saved a lot of time. Staff was friendly and food was fresh. My son was amused he could only get 5 packets of ketchup with our order 🤣
Heather Fielder - 7 months ago

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Shakshuka was great! Fries were almost cut like potato matchsticks or shredded-style hash browns (very thin). I still liked them but mentioning for those who are particular about their fries! Enjoyed it with an Estrella beer (beer in bottles, none on tap). They have plenty of cocktails on the menu which seems more their vibe but they do warn that it'll take some time to craft, naturally. Very friendly service. Our server was bubbly, chatty, and attentive. Enclosed patio in the back with lots of natural sunlight and space heaters. Having said that, it is still drafty/chilly and not evenly heated, so dress accordingly!! It was about -10C outside on our visit and my feet got quite cold by the end of our meal. The restaurant wasn't terribly busy so all patrons were on the back patio. They also have seating inside the main part of the building (where you first enter off Cumberland) but I saw blankets so I imagine it can be drafty inside too. Would return but maybe on a warmer day!
Tansy Chau - 3 months ago

Went on a valentine’s date to Bar Reyna. And I am really glad I did. We had a great time - the place was very cute (but the music a bit too loud), the service was very good (special shout out to our amazing server ABC!). The food was also very good - i am still drooling over their Lamb Baklava, which was one of the most tasty and interesting dishes I’ve ever had. The meat dishes overall were quite good, and the greek fries were delicious too. Sadly i was not so convinced by their calamari (a tiny bit overcooked, but still good). Will definitely go again to have those sweet&savoury lamb baklavas (and try other dishes!)
Frédérick Doucet - a month ago

First time visiting here and had a decent time. Service was okay, but can be spotty (e.g., water not being refilled almost throughout the whole stay, server not available for long periods, etc.). In general, the food is good, but also some things that didn’t make sense to me. The octopus had a good cook to it, but was too salty for my taste. Not sure if it’s seasoned twice in the cooking process and the combined sodium is just too much in the end if you take in the other components also of the dish. The crudo was nice and light, but I found that the squid ink chips didn’t really add much to the dish. It’s a very subtle taste and I don’t particularly think the texture (specially with how large these chips are) was necessary. Wondering if a contrast in texture could simply be added into the crudo itself. Fries were good. Had a good taste, and was nice to snack on. Does get cold pretty quick considering the thin cut which puts a bit of a timer on that. The pide was overwhelming to me with that sauce which just tasted like it was doused in mayo.
A.J. - 5 months ago

I've been here many many times, food is always good esp. the fries!! The vibe here is mediterranean? , i like how the restaurant has this unique concept/theme throughout, in its menu and display. Today our food was served late and when it came out there was a hair on the salad, but they replaced it with a new one. It does get busy on the weekends, so you need to be patient for your food to be served!
Sae Hae Bae - 6 months ago

Quick and efficient service! Loved the drinks here—highly recommend the French Pornstar if you’re into something sweet, and That One Time, In Italy for a unique twist. The food was delicious; the grilled octopus and picanha beef are must-tries. Only note is the food tended to be on the cooler side, but overall a great experience.
Jessica Mirkin - 2 months ago

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Excellent service. Went there for the first time with no reservation at around noon-1, and was greeted politely. Food was nicely presented and the squash was actually a bit filling. The lemonade they served today was delicious.
H B - a month ago

On a sunny Sunday afternoon in January everything just came together. It could have been the circumstances - we ended up in Toronto by accident as our onward flight was cancelled, or.... it could be the food, the service and the museum itself. We had the duck, crispy tofu and harissa, and they were all excellent. If our flight should ever be cancelled again, we'll be sure to come back.
Mart Tõevere - 2 months ago

Loved everything about Clay. The servers and atmosphere was so nice. The restaurant is also very spacious and glad they removed the wooden tables near the front since reopening. You appreciate how spacious and open the restaurant is without those tables. In terms of food, everything was delicious. I had no disappointing dish and the staff were accommodating (although can’t guarantee cross contamination) to dietary restrictions. Would come here again for brunch and to show friends and family a very beautiful spot in Toronto.
Quincy Leung - a year ago

We had an excellent lunch. Especially enjoyed the tofu and the porchetta.
Mike Salter - 2 months ago

This place is immaculately clean. The white based decor and floor to ceiling glass windows make the place bright. The food was delicious. Wait staff were attentive and friendly. Pricing is high, but that is to be expected. Nevertheless, would come again for the whole experience.
Jessica N - 9 months ago

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