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Aera, Toronto, ON

Aera

4.4 (1174)
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse
8 Spadina Ave. suite 3800, Toronto, ON M5V 2H6

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Fancy
A stylish steakhouse, sushi counter and cocktail bar with panoramic views of downtown Toronto, Aera celebrates the art of contemporary American cuisine. Presenting a range of superior steaks and chops, a seasonal raw bar, and creative reimaginings of beloved comfort dishes, Aera promises peak indulgence 38 floors above the city.

Please note that all reservations from 2:30–5pm from Monday to Friday, after 10pm from Monday to Wednesday, and after 11pm from Thursday to Saturday will be offered our bar bites menu. For our full à la carte lunch and dinner menus, please make a reservation during our regular dining hours.

For bottle-service, please contact us via aerarestaurant.com

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 258-5207
  • Website
    https://aerarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Binit Pandey
  • Private party facilities
    Elevating gastronomy to new heights, Aera features two spacious private dining spaces and a 4,500-square-foot open-air terrace. Bringing a fresh elegance to Toronto’s fine dining scene, Aera’s superior design and exquisite setting are the idyllic backdrop for intimate occasions, corporate gatherings, and lively celebrations.
  • Location
    8 Spadina Ave. suite 3800, Toronto, ON M5V 2H6
  • Neighborhood
    King West
  • Cross street
    The restaurant is located at Front Street and Spadina Avenue.<br />
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Accessible via the King and Spadina streetcar routes. The nearest subway station is Union.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Aera Lounge

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in late night sips and sky high views from our southwest corner on the 38th floor. Join us Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm and enjoy drinks and small bites with music from our weekly rotating DJ. Savour one of the city’s most picturesque spots for a romantic nightcap, after hours cocktail, or celebratory bubbles, and in case you get hungry, our shareable menu of bar bites makes for the perfect late night snack. Please note: bottle service requests can be made through our website (aerarestaurant.com).

  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a vibrant weekend brunch experience above the clouds. Join us Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30am to 2:30pm and enjoy our menu of elevated brunch favourites sprinkled with artfully assembled sushi house staples.

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Join us daily from 4–6pm and unwind with specially priced drinks as you soak in panoramic city views from our 38th floor oasis. Whether you’re seeking a midweek escape, a noteworthy meeting spot, or an easy excuse to indulge, our sky-high drink features take Happy Hour to new heights.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM,Mon - Wed - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Thu - Fri - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Sat - 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Whether you're seeking a midweek escape, a noteworthy meeting spot, or an easy excuse to indulge, elevate your afternoon with Happy Hour at Aera. Join us Monday to Friday from 2:30–6pm, Saturdays from 11:30am–6pm and Sundays from 11:30am–10pm and unwind with specially priced drinks as you soak in panoramic city views from our 38th floor oasis. From select $9 beer to select $12 glasses of wine (5oz) and $15 martinis and signature cocktails, our sky-high drink features take Happy Hour to new heights. Hungry? Savour our curated bar bites menu, available exclusively during Happy Hour. Please note: only bar bites will be available during Happy Hour. Diners seeking a full menu of offerings are invited to reserve during lunch or dinner hours.

    Happy Hour Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,174 people are saying

Aera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Toronto

    Great for scenic views

  • Toronto

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aera Restaurant offers a dining experience with "amazing views" of the Toronto skyline, perfect for special occasions. Known for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service," it boasts a vibrant atmosphere. While some dishes are pricey, the "stunning view" and well-crafted cocktails make it worth a visit.
1,174 Reviews

  1. Braydon VIP

    Toronto1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice view, VERY VERY poor food quality and service.

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  2. anne VIP

    Toronto5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was incredible- beautiful views of the city and the food excellent. I find the prices quite reasonable as well

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  3. Christie

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was really great, and can't beat the views! There was, however, a meet up of some sort happening when we were there which made conversation with our table challenging.

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  4. Jill

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    the food were rediculously salty, octopus was super sour, just to say there's no balance in the flavour. there was a 15 minutes gap between appetizers and main. there was tendon in a $150 steak. didn't offer dessert menu. view was nice.

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  5. Anne Marie VIP

    Toronto8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Views are spectacular. Food was average at best. Service was slow. Some confusion on our reservation. I was hosting some VIP’s and special guests and expected much more from a restaurant of this calibre. Waitress forgot to put in one of our dinner orders. My client waited an extra 30 minutes for it while we ate. No offer to even take it off the bill. Not worth the money.

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  6. Karina

    Toronto3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing Brunch Experience We visited this restaurant for a special occasion, celebrating my dad’s 70th birthday. While the service was excellent, the food quality and value were shockingly poor. The 5 oz steak and eggs, priced at $49, was closer to a 2 oz steak and of terrible quality. For a brunch totaling $650 for 5 people, we expected much better. Unfortunately, we left feeling embarrassed and unsatisfied, needing to order more food when we got home. I cannot recommend this place for a special occasion or anyone seeking good value for their money.

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  7. Jide

    Toronto23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing views, good conversation , great food . My baby loved it.

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  8. Michael VIP

    Toronto12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Across the board excellent. Nailed it. Consistently impressive.

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  9. Diane

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy Hour visit to Aera with friends was wonderful. They have a special cocktail menu where select drinks are $15 and food to share. We didn’t eat on this occasion. The cocktails were all delicious and the view is spectacular. You can see the islands and the city. Great service and a cool vibe. Definitely worth going!

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  10. Courtney VIP

    Toronto4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    ⸻ We recently visited this restaurant with a 4 PM reservation, hoping to enjoy a relaxing meal before heading to a concert. Since 4 PM is their opening time, we assumed we’d have access to the full dinner menu, but unfortunately, we weren’t informed in advance that the dinner menu doesn’t begin until 5 PM. Not a huge issue—we ordered appetizers while we waited. What was disappointing, however, was the seating situation. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty and plenty of staff on hand, we were only allowed to sit in the lounge area, which featured low, lounge-style seating that was noticeably dirty. We were told we couldn’t move to a regular dining table until exactly 5 PM. Yet, at 4:45 PM, a group of younger women came in and were seated immediately at a proper dining table. When we asked if we could move as well, we were told no—still not until 5 PM. The inconsistency felt unfair and, frankly, a little prejudiced. Drink service was also hit-or-miss. We ordered vodka sodas to start, and they were fine. When we ordered a second round, the drinks tasted drastically different—more like tequila. We brought this up politely, but our server was quite dismissive and insisted (rather rudely) that the drinks were exactly the same as before. If they had changed the vodka brand or pour, we should’ve at least been informed. Once we were finally moved to a proper table after 5 PM, our new server was much better—friendly and attentive, though a bit slow when it came to things like bringing the dessert menu. We ended up skipping dessert and just asking for the bill because the wait was too long. Overall, the experience left a lot to be desired. For a place that positions itself as a more upscale venue, we expected better hygiene, consistency, and above all—hospitality. The staff could have been more welcoming, and the overall atmosphere more accommodating. There’s definitely potential here, but unfortunately, our visit didn’t reflect that.

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Aera is rated 4.4 stars by 1174 OpenTable diners.

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  5. King West

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aera

8 Spadina Ave. suite 3800, Toronto, ON M5V 2H6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    The restaurant is located at Front Street and Spadina Avenue.<br />
  • Neighborhood
    King West
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Accessible via the King and Spadina streetcar routes. The nearest subway station is Union.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Binit Pandey
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Website
    https://aerarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (647) 258-5207
  • Private party facilities
    Elevating gastronomy to new heights, Aera features two spacious private dining spaces and a 4,500-square-foot open-air terrace. Bringing a fresh elegance to Toronto’s fine dining scene, Aera’s superior design and exquisite setting are the idyllic backdrop for intimate occasions, corporate gatherings, and lively celebrations.
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