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HOTHOUSE, Toronto, ON

HOTHOUSE

4.4
4.4
2675 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
International

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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.



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Canadian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 9:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm Breakfast Sat 9:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 366-7800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Shane Carruthers
  • Catering
    HOTHOUSE is pleased to provide professional catering for corporate and private events in the Toronto area. Choose a selection from our existing menus or allow us to custom create a menu for your event. For more information, we invite you to view our website https://www.hothouserestaurant.com/events-catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Great food is the foundation of every noteworthy event. Whether you're hosting a corporate dinner or private event, HOTHOUSE delivers an unforgettable dining experience. Our venues host a range of capacities up to 350 people. Share your event needs and we'll craft a uniquely catered celebration.
  • Private party contact
    HOTHOUSE Events: (416) 366-7800
  • Neighborhood
    St. Lawrence Market
  • Cross street
    Front and Church
  • Parking details
    Paid Parking underground garage next door called INDIGO - $8 on evenings and weekends. There is also a GREEN P at the bottom of the Esplanade if you prefer.
  • Public transit
    Just a short walk from both King & Union Subway Stations (5-7 minutes). Nearest streetcar stop is King & Church (1 minute walk).Located in the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, we're situated amongst many iconic landmarks and entertainment hotspots including Scotiabank Arena, Elgin Theatre, Canadian Stage, and many more!
  • Entertainment
    Our award-winning Sunday Brunch features a live Jazz band. come and join us for one of the best Brunch in the City!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Half Priced Bottles of Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Tuesday for a curated list of half priced bottles from our cellar!
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What 2,675 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    International

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
HOTHOUSE offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "wonderful service," making it a popular spot for both regulars and newcomers. Guests rave about the "Sunday brunch" and "live jazz," creating a vibrant atmosphere. Despite minor service delays, the "friendly staff" and "varied menu" ensure it's a favorite in Toronto.

2,675 Reviews
  1. sabrina

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it really good food and beautiful place, would come again!

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  2. sonia

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice variety of dishes - Cake slices too small - service attentive but not overbearing

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  3. Tina

    VIP

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday brunch. Great fun as usual. Thanks again.

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  4. Sebastian

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    A few things to unpack here. The place itself is nice, but my wife , daughter and I had a very negative experience. We arrived at 520 pm , made resos and all. Got seated fast , place was maybe half full so great. We order , awesome! Fast forward to 630pm… “there was an issue with one of your orders … sorry!” Ok I get issues happen . We had 7pm tickets to the ballet at the Bluma Appel theatre up the street. So rushing a heavy meal was out only choice . The manager came over “ it will be 3 more mins” but it was 6 , I don’t want to sound like that guy, but if you can’t be accurate with your time and it’s already 1 hour we have been waiting , please just give a straight answer . He conmped a portion of the meal, ok that’s alright … But , the real kicker , my 11 year old ordered pasta with a protein . The meal was scorching hot , but she didn’t say anything at first, I looked over and asksed her what the issue was and she said it’s “kinda really hot “ so I dig in and holy heck man. Clearly this meal needed like 10-15 mins to cool , must have been under the heat lamp or something for a lengthy time. When we left she was in tears , I went back in to speak to the host and all she said “I’m sorry”. Ok thanks for the apology , but Im not ok with this . I’m not ok with this at all , I’m at a loss, our night was messed up , didn’t eat much at all since we had no time. Daughter in tears , it was irresponsible to serve a meal that hot to anyone let alone an 11 year old. I emailed the restaurant after. I’m not sure what to do I’m just very upset that my family’s night on the town was ruined , weather intentional , mistake or whatever , it happened. Management has my email , I hope they can correct this . I feel ripped off that I paid anything tbh and I’m not that guy I’m really not a complainer ever. This is my first review in fact , I hate that it’s just so bad. I don’t know if this is a bad place or a good place , I just know me and the wife and kid had a horrible time.

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  5. Jerry

    Toronto

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We eat often at Hot House and, as usual, we found the food to be very good, as well as the service. We have no complaints!

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  6. Robyn

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We rarely go out to eat these days due to the cost. Unfortunately I was not thrilled with the food at Hothouse. We have been to this restaurant in the past prior to covid and the quality seemed much better. I guess this is the sign of the times😞

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  7. David

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The price to portion ratio was a little high. That said the food was nicely presented and delicious. The service was friendly and quick. When we're in the neighborhood again Hot House wiil be on our list to revisit. Especially if we're around for brunch. Thank you to all the staff for an enjoyable visit.

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  8. Martina

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There is a great food variety that everyone with find something good to eat. They serve comfort food with a good variety of pastas, some curries, salads and other meat dishes. All the food that we ate that evening was great tasting and reasonably priced. They have a good drink menu with many beers on tap and bottled, ciders and a good selection of wine. The service was good and the food was delivered hot. It is a very large restaurant with ample seating and you do not feel like the tables are too close to each other. If you are in the area the Hothouse is worth visiting.

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  9. Kristen

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked last minute this morning it was crazy busy but the food was great! It was a Sunday brunch buffet and there was so much food! Breakfast and lunch/dinner foods for all tastes. Our party included a 4 year old and even she enjoyed a lot of the food Will definitely go back!

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  10. Hamid

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty brunch options and good selection of drinks.

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FAQs

HOTHOUSE does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. HOTHOUSE also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 366-7800.

HOTHOUSE is rated 4.4 stars by 2675 OpenTable diners.

HOTHOUSE does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for HOTHOUSE

35 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1T3

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Front and Church
  • Neighborhood
    St. Lawrence Market
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 9:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm Breakfast Sat 9:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Canadian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Paid Parking underground garage next door called INDIGO - $8 on evenings and weekends. There is also a GREEN P at the bottom of the Esplanade if you prefer.
  • Public transit
    Just a short walk from both King & Union Subway Stations (5-7 minutes). Nearest streetcar stop is King & Church (1 minute walk).Located in the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, we're situated amongst many iconic landmarks and entertainment hotspots including Scotiabank Arena, Elgin Theatre, Canadian Stage, and many more!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Shane Carruthers
  • Entertainment
    Our award-winning Sunday Brunch features a live Jazz band. come and join us for one of the best Brunch in the City!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (416) 366-7800
  • Catering
    HOTHOUSE is pleased to provide professional catering for corporate and private events in the Toronto area. Choose a selection from our existing menus or allow us to custom create a menu for your event. For more information, we invite you to view our website https://www.hothouserestaurant.com/events-catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Great food is the foundation of every noteworthy event. Whether you're hosting a corporate dinner or private event, HOTHOUSE delivers an unforgettable dining experience. Our venues host a range of capacities up to 350 people. Share your event needs and we'll craft a uniquely catered celebration.
  • Private party contact
    HOTHOUSE Events: (416) 366-7800
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