Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Toronto / Ontario

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Project Gigglewater

5.0

5 (58)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Ossington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Project Gigglewater, your go-to cocktail bar in Toronto’s Dundas West. Named after Prohibition-era slang for alcohol, we’re dedicated to crafting the city’s best cocktails! Enjoy creative and classic drinks paired with locally loved share plates, served late into the night.

Near Ossington, we’re a local favourite, offering inventive and timeless cocktails. Our menu features unique twists on old favourites and exciting new creations.

Try our Chicharrones & Guac’, Tuna Crudo, and famous Smash Burgers—some of the best in the city!

For a cozy date, catching up with friends, or a night out, Project Gigglewater’s vibe is perfect. Cheers to great times, amazing drinks, and unforgettable nights, see you soon!

Don’t forget to check out our sister bar, @overpressureclub.

Top review

Rheavip

Dined on Aug 18, 2024

We always enjoy our experience at Project Gigglewater! Their burger alone is a reason to go but apart from that, the innovative drinks and great service keeps us coming back.

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Experience

Smash Burger Sundays $10

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Secco

4.9

4.9 (154)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Crafted by a love of cocktails, incredible food, and of course - prosecco, we're proud to be Hamilton's first prosecco bar. Located in the beloved James Street South neighborhood, we opened our doors on August 3rd 2022. We're excited to create and share memorable experiences with you all.

Chef Kenny has created our vibrant menu for Winter. Offering fresh flavours throughout our globally inspired dishes - you'll soon come to realize we're more than just a Prosecco bar.

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Baba

Dined on Oct 1, 2024

The food was out of this world delicious. We were very happy. The service was perfect and over the top they did their most to accommodate us with some of our allergies and to make us happy and make sure we were satisfied. Thank you 💜

La Banane

4.8

4.8 (844)

CAN$51 and over

French

Ossington

About the restaurant

***NOTE: La Banane has limited seating available through OpenTable. For additional availability, please visit our website, www.labanane.ca***

Beyond the yellow door, guests enter a space where the past and future mingle. Hallmarks of classic bistro style – a long marble bar, white linens and crystal stemware are mixed with contemporary art, bold colour and an eclectic soundtrack of funk, Motown and disco.

We look forward to welcoming you to La Banane.

Top review

MikeD

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Amazing food, wine and Sylvain provided incredible service.

Watson’s

4.8

4.8 (149)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Harbourfront

About the restaurant

We are not here to make a statement, we are here to set standards. Watson's is your neighbourhood cocktail bar that makes you feel it's your own living room. We thrive on simplicity, authenticity and consistency, our work speaks for itself.

Happy hours:
Mon-Fri 6pm-8pm & 11pm-1am classic cocktails
Sun & Mon $1 Oyster, 1/2 Price bottles of Wine
Tue-Thur all Spirits buy one get on free After Midnight

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Sennavip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Good to be able to get buck a shuck at 11 pm ever day, especially goes well with the clear thoughts cocktail. Would definitely be back again. Thanks for the great service!

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Experience

Happy hour Buck-A-Shuck

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Happy hour Buck-A-shuck, 1/2 price bottles of wine

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Happy hour classic cocktails

The Civil

4.8

4.8 (129)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Pizzeria

Kitchener

About the restaurant

The Civil specialises in from-scratch everything. From the best in modern cocktails to some of the most adventurous pizzas out there, we pride ourselves on serving the freshest. We offer a funky, cozy environment perfect for dates, friend dates, small groups, and, really, any pizza & cocktail fanatic. We're located in the beautiful Tannery Building in DTK.

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Dwayne

Dined on Sep 13, 2024

That feature pizza was something special. Food, service, environment, this place gets it right every time.

d|bar

4.7

4.7 (405)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Dining Bar

Yorkville

About the restaurant

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is home to dbar, a lively street-level lounge offering innovative cocktails, small plates, artisanal cheeses, craft beers, afternoon tea and more.

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Dr Jon

Dined 7 days ago

Over-priced but fun....after all, it is the Four Seasons

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Experience

Four Seasons Afternoon Tea

Chotto Matte Toronto

4.7

4.7 (635)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Financial District

About the restaurant

Situated on Toronto's Bay Street, Chotto Matte is renowned for its signature Nikkei Cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and electric atmosphere. Chotto Matte’s chic, contemporary interior is inspired by its Japanese & Peruvian roots, making it a unique dining experience, every time. Key highlights include Chotto’s recognisable bold design, theatrical open robata grill, and jungle inspired patio.

Top review

Bobbyvip

Dined 4 days ago

Highlights: -Food was well-presented, unique, and delicious. It was our first time eating here and the manager offered complementary samples of the Sato Maki. -For the best bang for your buck, I would recommend the Dressed Nigiri, Pollo den Miso, Brussels Sprouts, and Arroz Chaufa. Another honorable mention would be the Nikkei Gyoza. -The restaurant also noted that it was me and my wife's anniversary, so our desserts were served with sparklers. -Our main server, Samim, was very attentive, professional, friendly, and performed his duties with care. Areas of Improvement -We had another server throughout the night who seemed a bit "neutral" in her demeanor. She wasn't unprofessional or rude, but seemed as if she wanted to get things over with and just sort of placed everything in the middle of the table (food and utensils) whenever she served us. She provided clean utensils throughout the meal, but I guess forgot to collect the dirty ones, so at a certain point each of us had about 3 forks, 2 spoons, and a few extra napkin cloths. - Music was a bit loud Not a dealbreaker though, I would definitely return.

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Niwa Brunch

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Steak & Sushi Sundays

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Chotto Hour

The Fortunate Fox

4.5

4.5 (213)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Yorkville

About the restaurant

The Fortunate Fox is a hip gastropub located in the Kimpton Saint George Hotel that offers a familiar yet refreshing experience, putting you at ease while piquing your curiosity to stay and explore. We have created an elevated pub menu by making everything from scratch and pairing it with a large selection of local craft beers great wine list, specialty cocktails and daily specials.
For all groups of 6 or larger the entire party will be on one bill with an auto gratuity of 18%

**For all Thursday Trivia reservations please reserve spot with @qetrivia on Instagram. Link is in the bio.
**For all F1 races seating with full sound reservations are not accepted, starting 1 hour before preshow the race viewing is first come first sat. Please arrive early to guarantee a spot.

Top review

John

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Terrific pub - watched a Premier League game with friends today - sound on - good pub food and attentive service. Great hospitality!

Nai Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (28)

CAN$30 and under

Middle Eastern

Burlington

About the restaurant

Located in Burlington, NAI Restaurant Lebanese Cuisine brings a high-end modern twist to traditional Lebanese cuisine. With an emphasis on quality ingredients and expert culinary techniques, NAI Restaurant offers a unique dining experience.

Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with modern decor and comfortable seating that create a sophisticated yet relaxed ambiance. NAI Restaurant’s attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the dining experience, from the carefully curated menu to the expertly crafted cocktails and extensive wine list.

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Ghazi

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

Every thing was good. We've enjoyed the time spent there

Rhapsody

4.5

4.5 (45)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Ossington

About the restaurant

Step inside Rhapsody, a woods-inspired, whimsically designed cocktail bar and restaurant. Infused with vibrant guest energy and soundtracks that act as the heart beat, our space offers an electric atmosphere. Enjoy eclectic tunes from sultry hip-hop to soulful rock, complemented by carefully crafted cocktails and mouth-watering, Peruvian inspired tapas plates. Join us for a night out that seamlessly blends tranquility and invigoration.

Top review

Michael

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Had an amazing dining experience at Rhapsody, thanks to JJ! His attention to detail, warm hospitality, and excellent recommendations made the evening truly special. The food was outstanding, and JJ's service took it to the next level. Highly recommend asking for JJ if you want an unforgettable dining experience!

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