Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in The Annex

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Bay-CloverhillDon MillsFinancial DistrictHarbourfrontKoreatownNorth York / Don Mills

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1. Signatures Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(324)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• International • Yorkville

Summerlicious is coming soon! Join us from July 4-20 for delicious Lunch and Dinner prix-fixe menus at a great value. Lunch will be served every day, and Dinner will be served Tuesday-Saturday. Sample Restaurant Chef Puneet Kaul's culinary creations like Karaage Chicken, Pasta Primavera, or our new Smash Burger. Don't miss it, book now!

2. CLOCKWORK

4.8

Exceptional(789)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Financial District

Booked 5 times today

The pop of corks. The buzz of the party. The city's best and brightest, gathered together in the beating heart of the city. CLOCKWORK Champagne & Cocktails brings new life to the timeless lobby at the Fairmont Royal York. And it all surrounds a dramatic clock - to ring in a new era at this hotel.

3. Stratus

4.7

Exceptional(778)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Financial District

Booked 6 times today

Located high above the sky, Stratus is one of Toronto’s best kept secrets. Stratus restaurant has been providing its guests with exquisite cuisine and impeccable service for more than a decade. We invite you to experience our spectacular dishes from around the world that will impress and awe your guests as they enjoy the breathtaking views of the city, harbour and islands. Our staff and chefs will ensure your dining experience is high above the rest. At Stratus, the sky’s the limit.

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4. Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York

4.8

Exceptional(727)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Financial District

Booked 4 times today

Experience the next Golden Age in cocktail culture. Featured on World's 50 Best Discovery, 2024.

5. HOTHOUSE

4.3

Awesome(2750)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • St. Lawrence Market

Booked 27 times today

Welcome to HOTHOUSE, one of Toronto's destination food and wine eateries. We nourish your family like we would our own, and believe quality food shouldn't break the bank. Located in the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, we're situated amongst many of the city's iconic landmarks and entertainment hotspots and are in close proximity to the Financial and Theatre districts.HOTHOUSE offers a multicultural menu reflective of our city's diversity. With local produce at our doorstep, we offer fresh food with a sophisticated wine and cocktail menu to match. Whether you're joining us for a romantic dinner for two or hosting your family at our famous brunch buffet, a warm welcome awaits you. SATURDAY: A LA CARTE MENU AVAILABLE SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET

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6. Dopamina Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(45)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Bay-Cloverhill

Booked 3 times today

Join us in our contemporary yet minimalistic venue as our culinary team takes you on a journey from the southern coast of Europe and over to ignite your sense with influences from the Asia. Here at Dopamina, we are contemporary upscale with a focus innovative cooking techniques and activating your taste buds with unique flavor combinations. Our culinary team is led at the helm by Michelin-Star Chef So Sakata.

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7. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yonge & Eglinton

4.6

Exceptional(1878)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Yonge and Eglinton

Booked 24 times today

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

8. AGO Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(3659)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Financial District

Booked 11 times today

One of the Frank Gehry-designed spaces, AGO Bistro is conveniently located on the first floor with access from Dundas Street. The restaurant is casual chic: modern Danish furnishings are paired with acrylic tabletops in a multitude of vibrant colours. Etched glass and vertical-grain Douglas fir also accent the space. With a dedication to using the best local produce, menus reflect seasonal changes and availability. Ingredients are sourced from the finest suppliers and farms, and are cooked simply to showcase the natural flavours of the food.

9. CLAY

4.7

Exceptional(698)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 19 times today

An original in-house restaurant at Gardiner Museum. Offering seasonal menus of fresh, local fare, inspired design that's deeply connected to the Museum's ceramic focus, and a seamless continuation of the impeccable service clients have to expect from the museum. Clay breathes new life into Yorkville's fine dining community.

10. CKTL & Co.

4.2

Awesome(181)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District

Booked 5 times today

CKTL & Co is Toronto’s newest food, drink and social exchange, featuring a stylish bar and premier cocktail lounge. The first of its kind in Toronto, CKTL & Co. will introduce the concept of market pricing for food and beverages with a unique software system that encourages patrons to engage in the excitement of watching the market and the menu fluctuate throughout their visit. CKTL & Co. offers an elevated space for groups of all sizes to congregate and socialize.

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kevin
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was a very wonderful experience for my fiancé and I
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CLOCKWORKPrice: Moderate• Canadian• Financial District
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4.8
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Rhuar
London •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
One of the few places serving a perfect Hendricks and tonic with cucumber, a newspaper to read while waiting for guests and excellent attentive but unobtrusive service. Precisely what is supposed to be.
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Library Bar - Fairmont Royal YorkPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Financial District
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4.8
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Janet
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very noisy inside so inhibited conversation whereas would have been quieter on the patio.
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HOTHOUSEPrice: Moderate• International• St. Lawrence Market
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4.3
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Bernarda
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Awesome view, great ambiance and good service. I’ll definitely go back!
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StratusPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Financial District
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4.7
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Judith
Toronto / Ontario •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
Lovely place to seniors lunch or dinner as good food and noise level
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Signatures RestaurantPrice: Expensive• International• Yorkville
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4.6

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