Soco Kitchen + Bar

Name: Soco Kitchen + Bar
Address: 75 Lower Simcoe St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5J 3A6
Telephone: (416) 849-1200
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

402 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

International

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SOCO Kitchen + Bar, our signature restaurant which brings you upscale casual dining featuring Canadian and International dishes you know and love, with an innovative twist.

Join us in the heart of downtown Toronto, steps from the CN Tower, Roger’s Centre, Scotiabank Arena and Ripley’s Aquarium for our unique spin on simple, fresh and delicious food. Relax during the summer on our streetside patio or enjoy the vibrant, urban ambience of our indoor dining room. We're open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, or just for snacks and drinks - we’re ready to welcome you any time!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

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(416) 849-1200

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
International
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 849-1200
Website
http://www.socokitchenandbar.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Vidish Pednekar

Location
75 Lower Simcoe St Toronto, ON M5J 3A6
Neighborhood
Harbourfront
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 402 people are saying

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
3.9Value

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JuanC
Toronto
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined today
overall3food3service3ambience4
The menu has changed and updated menu is not good, it is more like a pubs menu, before they use to have lamb and chicken options
K
Kezia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A vibrant and bustling restaurant with a variety of dishes to choose from. SOCO is a convenient distance from Union Station (8 min walk)! Especially for those making the trek in heels 💛
D
Dodo
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was amazing, I'll definitely be going back at Soco
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great food
J
Japes
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience3
Food was mediocre at best. Disappointed. Not likely to return.
N
Nina
Toronto
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food3service3ambience2
Seemed like the restaurant was short-staffed but I appreciate that they were doing the best they could. Had to wait in line to get to my table and when the hostess took me to the table she said was ready- it was still dirty and needed to be cleaned. The Servers took a while to come to our table also. Main pro of this Restaurant: convenient location for a Jays Game meal. However Food was average - I had the brunch bowl and was underwhelmed. It was also kind of pricy for what you get.
BP
BridgetteP
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service2ambience1
Felt like I was at an airport restaurant. Small menu. Poor service. Not good vibes.
KB
KevinB
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Still the best bacon cheeseburger!
C
Catherine
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fun atmosphere. Food was great. Our server and the entire staff was welcoming, prompt and very accommodating. Thanks for making our night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
That patio was so nice with the CN Tower view. Service was excellent and very fast. I also enjoyed the brunch menu. The only thing I’d recommend is that they clean off the table before seating guests.
B
Burt
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant! Best place to stop and eat when you get off the train or before/after a game.
CK
ChristinaK
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
Food was not very good at all. My eggs in my salmon Eggs Benedict were very overcooked. The english muffin was soggy and not toasted. I likely would have asked for my eggs to be redone but our server never checked on us after a runner brought our food. It also took me going inside and asking a hostess to get my bill after 20 min of trying to get her attention. Overall, it was over $100 for brunch on Mother's Day for a less than pleasurable experience and I would not recommend it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
It just was nothing special or great about it. Paid for a breakfast buffet that was so average but it costed $38 a person !!!
EJ
EJChits
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
I was there for lunch during a convention at the MTCC. I was there early & didn’t realize how early it was so brunch was still on. I had the chicken & waffle. It was, however necessary to order extra syrup & the addition of the ‘fruit cup’ was delicious.
NM
NurezM
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Good food, limited menu, unable to play sound for sports game.
HD
HeatherD
Toronto
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Pizza were great, service was Mediocre, messed up on food order (allergies not considered after being told) and drink order. Going to chalk it up to coming out of Covid. I would try again.
JL
JacquelineL
Toronto
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
The menu was boring. The food was not great. The service was good but not overly friendly. We were getting together with friends before the ball game. Would not return again.
DM
DianeM
Las Vegas
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience4
Good as always is outstanding service however was lacking which is unusual. Service is usually as great as the food
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an amazing time at SOCO before we went to a concert. Always love the convenience of the restaurant, the food, the ambiance and the service. Connie was our server and she was absolutely spectacular! She was attentive, fun and so full of energy. She made the experience one to remember!
GB
GeneB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Although the menu was small, the selection was excellent. We tend to look for healthier options, and SOCO fit our needs. The Vegan option was excellent, although we are not vegan. Our Server(s) Micheal and Ann-Marie( in training) were excellent. Micheal even steered us in a direction of a red wine, which was our first time trying, but defiantly not our last. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
BE
BlairE
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food quality was average. Similar to Kelseys. Very noisey open atmosphere. Hard to communicate clearly in this environment.
KH
KarenH
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nice brunch great fast service pricey but considering where it is located it's expected. Waitress was quick and efficient. Food came fast. No specials on mimosa. Steak and eggs with chimchuri sauce was tender but no AAA beef. I loved my benny
W
Wally41
Toronto
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and Pizza for pre game
CD
CharleneD
Atlantic Canada
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and the food was delicious
VH
VeronikaH
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The good and staff were good! Will definitely come back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
We were there for my son’s birthday before the Raptors game. The staff were great but the ambiance was lacking. Felt a little like a food court. No placemats or coasters. Just a bare table. The food was excellent however.
P
Pasquale
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Soco has become our go to Scotiabank arena event, dinner place, for the past 3 years. It has something for everyone in term if it's menu. The Tuna Poke is my go to dish. It's always fresh and delicious. The service staff are all very friendly and curtious. The atmosphere is very relaxed with a slight note of sophistication! Enjoy!
AL
AmandaL
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food. Would recommend the salmon eggs benny.
M
Martinique
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience4
GREAT service & staff but the food is underwhelming.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Food was OK but small portions- waiter really friendly. Lots of children shouting, not sure if that is the normal state.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Thank you for accommodating my substitution requests. Overall food is ok. The fruit cup tho wasn’t fresh, strawberries were bad. The service was nice and polite. Unfortunately felt like the place could use more staff as it took a bit long to get little things like spoon or milk. Also, gets noisy closer to the noon time of day.
JP
JosephineP
Toronto
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent staff. Our server Alberto is fantastic. Such a pleasure. Our first time out in the city since the re-opening of COVID and well worth it. Food was very tasty. Will definitely visit again.
DA
DeanA
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Disappointed in recent menu change. Been going faithfully this year for arguably the best hamburger in Toronto, the Maple Bacon Cheeseburger. They removed it from the menu and replaced it with a very different burger that will not bring me back. Chef Michael, what were you thinking? Listen to your wait staff and your most loyal customer, and bring it back.
JS
JeffS
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Three out of the four of us left our appetizers and our dinners almost untouched. The food was truly bad. The only thing that was eaten was the salmon, which was “ok”. The other three of us picked away at a side order of fries, despite the fries being ice cold by the time the hit our table. Very disappointed. Left three full meals behind.
K
Keith
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
The food was tasty but service very poor. We had to clear our own table, ask several times for the bill and the review it in detail with our server. Soco benefits from being close to the Rogers Centre - it’s packed on game day - and as a result staff take customers for granted. Can’t recommend Soco. 😔
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pre Raptors game dinner! Patio was fun and loud with Great DJ. Heat lamps were a great addition to a patio day in April. Food was yummy. Excellent locations to Scotiabank area or Rogers Center
DH
DavidH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was lovely she noticed a birthday gift and brought us a piece of cake with a candle ...a small menu but everything we had salad, pizza, cauliflower- was perfect - we would go again - also a big space lots of windows for people watching and we didn't need reservations
p
princessppm
Toronto
101 reviews
vip
5.0
101 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great before Raptors game. Their menu has shrunk a bit after pandemic but the service and food were, as always, really great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The waiter was very helpful and sweet. The food was excellent. My partner and I ordered the SOCO burger and we were amazed by how good it was. The setting was calming and I loved the aesthetic. We were very happy with our experience.
RC
RogerC
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fast and good food. Tuna poke!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Soco Kitchen + Bar using the Order Online button. Soco Kitchen + Bar also offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Soco Kitchen + Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 849-1200.

Soco Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 402 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.