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Aera, Toronto, ON

Aera

4.3
4.3
939 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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

  • 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.

  • Aera Lounge

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in late night sips and sky high views from our southwest corner on the 38th floor. Join us Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11pm 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).

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Join us daily from 2:30–6pm 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. Please note, our Happy Hour menu will not be available on Dec 31.

Menu

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What 939 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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 offers "culinary excellence meets breathtaking views" with exceptional food and warm service. Nestled high above the city, it provides a chic ambiance and stunning skyline vistas perfect for any occasion. While some service aspects could improve, the "incredible view" and delectable menu make Aera a must-visit destination.

939 Reviews

  1. mark

    VIP

    Toronto

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Getting better and better. Good service and food. The view amazing 👌🏼

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  2. Jianyi

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The worst New Year’s Eve experience ever! We had been to the CN tower, Kost, canoe all different high floor restaurants for new news eve dinner before, this Aera restaurant is the worst! We dine in Aera for many times since they opened, the average food and service quality were not bad. But this dinner was a huge disappointment! We spent $440 for two in total, plus the bar drinks after dinner. There’s no seats at the bar side, everyone needs to stand for over four hours to wait for the fireworks until midnight. Gave feedbacks to the so called “manager” who was in a cheap looking sparkly short skirt. She reacted very unprofessional and ignorant! Won’t go back again!

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  3. Elysia

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a disappointing experience The view was nice but in order to sit at the tables with the Cn tower view I was told you had to pay extra which is crazy The food tastes like warmed up president choice boxed food The sushi was stale The drinks were just mediocre

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  4. Esther

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time be there, beyond my expectations. Services and food is fantastic. Highly recommended

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The reason I chose Aera because I heard this restaurant offers an unbeatable view of the CN Tower. The atmosphere is cozy and the service was exceptional—attentive and friendly. Despite the weather, the experience was memorable, and the food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy great views and top-notch service!

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  6. Deepak

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced for the quality of food - great location

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  7. oscar

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and service was wonderful. Our server took the entire order without a pen and remembered everything. The view was amazing. Thank you.

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  8. Paul

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aera is another great addition to Oliver & Bonacini’s lineup. The atmosphere was vibrant and energetic, with a dark, modern style that felt both stylish and inviting. It’s a good spot for a romantic evening or a fun night out with friends. The service was excellent, largely thanks to our fantastic waitress, who went out of her way to make the evening enjoyable. The food was very good, and while the presentation wasn’t particularly memorable, it was perfectly fine overall. Unfortunately, the night started off on the wrong foot due to an unpleasant interaction with the hostess. As we arrived, she bluntly told us, “I will need the table by 9.” For a party of two on a romantic date, with a reservation made in advance, this felt unnecessary and left a bad first impression. I understand the need for table turnover, but there are better ways to handle this without making guests feel unwelcome. Thankfully, the excellent service from our waitress helped turn things around. If it weren’t for her, the hostess’s comment might have overshadowed the experience. I hope management takes note and ensures guests are greeted more warmly in the future. Overall, Aera delivers on atmosphere, service, and food quality, but there’s definitely room for improvement in how guests are welcomed.

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  9. Aarushi

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the chef’s table and wow what a view and experience!

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  10. Dave

    VIP

    Toronto

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing view - truly spectacular. Limited menu. Eggs benny was great though. Server inexperienced.

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FAQs

Aera is rated 4.3 stars by 939 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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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