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Dinner Table - Alobar Downtown, Toronto, ON

Alobar Downtown

4.7 (203)
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse
150 York St, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5

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2 people
10:30 PM
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Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Alobar Downtown is nestled in the heart of Toronto's bustling Financial District. Alobar Downtown offers revelry in the bar and lounge and warmth in the dining room, both featuring menus from Michelin-starred chef Patrick Kriss. World class wines are displayed as a centrepiece to pair with choice seafood, grilled fish and prime chops. All served with genuine hospitality.

Join us for happy hour on weekdays from 2:30pm to 5:30pm in our bar, lounge, and heated patio.

Alobar Downtown's menu is inspired by the classic steakhouse, expanding upon the offerings at our sister location, Michelin Recommended Alobar Yorkville.

For groups of 11+, please book our Group Dining, Family Style Experience or contact us at info@alobardowntown.com.

For groups larger than 8 guests, we are unable to provide individualized bills, however we are able to process as many payments as required.

Pre-game - pre-theatre - pre-show - private events - lunch - happy hour

2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Canadian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Patrick Kriss & Matthew Gimblett
  • Private party facilities
    Alobar Downtown is available for partial and full buyouts, perfect for brand activations, corporate events, and private celebrations.
  • Private party contact
    Cory Wong: (647) 368-6981
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Cross street
    York St and Adelaide St W on the ground floor of the Medcan building.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Alobar Downtown is located steps away from Osgoode subway station, south east of Queen St. and University Ave.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

  • Friday Night Vocals & Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Kick off your weekend with Friday Night Vocals, our upbeat live music experience every Friday night, 5pm-8pm! Enjoy your favorite steakhouse dishes while talented vocalists light up the room with energetic hits—think pop, soul, classics with a twist, and feel-good tunes that keep the vibe lively and the night unforgettable. Perfect for date nights, group dinners, or just treating yourself to great food and live entertainment. Please note we offer group menus to all parties of +11. Group menus are available on our website to choose from. For inquiries or special requests, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’d love to host you soon.
    Friday Night Vocals & Live Music Photo
  • Saturday Steak & Live Jazz

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Saturday from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM for an elevated dining experience at Alobar Downtown. Savour perfectly grilled prime steaks as the soulful sounds of live jazz create the ideal atmosphere for a memorable night out. Whether you're planning a special night out or simply looking to unwind in style, we’ve got the right ambiance waiting for you. Please note we offer group menus to all parties of +11. Group menus are available on our website to choose from. For inquiries or special requests, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’d love to host you soon.
    Saturday Steak & Live Jazz Photo
  • Group Dining | Family Style Menu

    CA$85.00 - CA$125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Available for groups of 11 to 18 guests. Let our team cook for your group and indulge in a carefully curated two or three course family style sharing menu, featuring seasonal favourites from our à la carte offerings! Please inform our team of any dietary restrictions within your group in advance and we will curate your experience accordingly.
    Group Dining | Family Style Menu Photo

Private dining

What 203 people are saying

Alobar Downtown 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Good for business meals

  • Old Toronto

    Great for fine wines

  • Old Toronto

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alobar Downtown offers an "amazing dining experience" with "fantastic food and superb service." The restaurant features "great ambiance" and is ideal for special occasions. "Friendly and attentive staff" enhance the visit, and the "live jazz music" creates a delightful atmosphere. While noise levels can be high, the "exquisite food" and "professional service" make it a memorable spot.

203 Reviews
  1. Jacquie VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great trio playing on Friday night. Delicious food as always. Wonderful way to start the weekend.

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  2. Neha

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place that is upscale for a reason! The food and service are exceptional! We were celebrating a birthday and this place was just perfect for that! :)

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  3. Bruno VIP

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seared tuna salad was a harmonious spring special of romaine, green beans, olives and potato. The hamachi, absolutely perfect. Chef treated us to cavatelli with duck confit that was both bold and delicate, with nuances from each ingredient shining through. Service was world class as it always is at anything Alo.

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  4. Jason

    Toronto / Ontario11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service all around but especially from Leana (spelling?) and Vince. Food was great but the best part of the night was the service. As for noise, yes it's loud but remember, its a bar so like all bars expect high volume level because everyone is having a good time.
    Alobar DowntownResponded 2 days ago
    Dear, Jason. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant highlighted by our service team. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by everyone here at Alobar Downtown and we will pass them personally along to Vincent and Liana! We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience! Sincerely, the team at Alobar Downtown

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  5. Hannah VIP

    Toronto / Ontario60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great catch up with a friend at the bar and the food and vibe were fantastic!
    Alobar DowntownResponded 2 days ago
    Dear, Hannah. Thank you so much for your glowing review! It is always a pleasure hosting you in our space and we're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience! Best, the team at Alobar Downtown

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  6. Christopher

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first trip to Alobar. Great spot! Saturday night Jazz and dinner at the bar were fantastic. Staff was great! Have the hamachi! Highly recommend this restobar!
    Alobar DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    Dear, Christopher. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant on Jazz night. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown and we appreciate your recommendation! We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience, enjoy your week! Best, the team at Alobar Downtown

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  7. Diana

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for the first time to celebrate my other half’s birthday. It was a great experience, the jazz and steak night is such a cool idea! I just wish we had gotten a better table to see the musicians
    Alobar DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    Dear, Diana. Thank you for your positive review! We are very happy to hear that you and your partner enjoyed our Jazz night! We apologize for the seating arrangement and we have made a note that for your next visit, should you join us on another live music night, we will make sure you are better able to see the show. We thank you for taking the time to review and hope to host you again in the future! Best, the team at Alobar Downtown

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  8. Thomas

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was very good (4 stars), ambience and noise level obnoxious (0 stars). You want a conversation, bring an amplifier !!! Hurried to get out, couldn’t stand it anymore
    Alobar DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    Dear, Thomas. Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts from your visit, and we're sorry to hear about your experience and apologize for any inconvenience caused. To better understand the issue with the noise level, could you please respond to this thread? We would like to discuss this matter further and work toward bettering the ambiance for future guests We value your feedback and thank you very much for your time.

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  9. Cheri VIP

    Toronto / Ontario11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was delicious- Lobster app delicate lovely, filet done to perfection wines delicious - can’t say enough . We will return !
    Alobar DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    Dear, Cheri. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant. Your kind words about our food and wine are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable dining experience!

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  10. Leyland VIP

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time. The staff is warm and funny. 😁
    Alobar DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    Dear, Leyland. Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you have had good experiences time and again. Our staff will be so happy to hear you enjoyed their service and appreciated their humor! We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience! Best, the team at Alobar Downtown

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Alobar Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 203 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Old Toronto
  5. Financial District

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
animated flamesBooked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Alobar Downtown

150 York St, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    York St and Adelaide St W on the ground floor of the Medcan building.
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Canadian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Alobar Downtown is located steps away from Osgoode subway station, south east of Queen St. and University Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Patrick Kriss & Matthew Gimblett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Alobar Downtown is available for partial and full buyouts, perfect for brand activations, corporate events, and private celebrations.
  • Private party contact
    Cory Wong: (647) 368-6981
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