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Aera, Toronto, ON

Aera

4.4
4.4
1024 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your next lunch with Aera’s menu of reinvented classics. Prepare for takeoff.
  • Aera Lounge

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in late night sips and sky high views from our southwest corner on the 38th floor. Join us Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm 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).
  • 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.

Offers

  • Half-Price Wine

    Jan 17, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025
    Mon - Fri - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Long week? Relax and wine down during Friday lunch with the perfect pairing: an elevated lunch and 50% off wine by the bottle. From January 17 to March 28, enjoy half off all wines every Friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Whether you’re catching up with friends or starting your weekend adventures early, a bottle of wine is the perfect treat to end the week. Join us for this opportunity to sip, savour and save. Book your table today! Please note: This promotion will not be available during Winterlicious (Jan 31 & Feb 7).

    Half-Price Wine photo
  • Winterlicious

    Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 13, 2025
    Sun - Wed - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,Thu - Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    From January 31 to February 13, enjoy sky-high indulgence with our $55 lunch and $75 dinner prix fixe menus. Packed with elevated classics like Chef Binit’s Roast Half Chicken or Dry-Aged Beef Burger, steakhouse favourites like an 8 oz Canadian AAA Striploin, and decadent sweets like our Chocolate Molten Lava Cake or Sticky Toffee Pudding, our Winterlicious menus pair perfectly with panoramic city views.

    Winterlicious photo
  • Valetine’s Day at Aera’

    Feb 15, 2025 only
    Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    This February 15, celebrate your love with a romantic evening at Aera, perched 38 floors above The Well with breathtaking views of Toronto. Starting at 5pm, indulge in a $130 multi-course prix fixe menu crafted by Executive Chef Binit Pandey, featuring exquisite dishes like Hamachi Crudo, Beef Tenderloin, and Chocolate Molten Lava Cake. Make it extra special with indulgent add-ons like caviar service, shaved black truffle, or The Well’s Iced Seafood Tower Royale. Treat yourself to an unforgettable Saturday night of love and luxury.

What 1,024 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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 "stunning views" and an "amazing ambiance," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests frequently praise the "incredible service" and "delicious food," particularly the sushi and sashimi. While some find the menu options limited, the breathtaking cityscape and attentive staff create a memorable dining experience.

1,024 Reviews
  1. john

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to use Winterlicious to try out Aera. First of all the view is amongst the best in North America , overlooking the city with the CN tower and lakes in full view. Truly breathtaking. Our server was highly attentive. We both started with the Beet and Goats Cheese salad which was beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. My wife had the Salmon Pone Bowl with Edamame, Avocado, Quinoa flavoured with ginger and a delicious sauce. I had the Pork Loin Schnitzel with some of the best roasted potatoes I have ever eaten. The star of the meal however was the Sticky Toffee Pudding which came with praline encrusted ice cream, it scored 20 out of 10. From this first experience we have decided to celebrate our anniversary this year with dinner and some nice wine at Aera and to enjoy the full menu experience. I have had the luck through my career to have eaten at many of the worlds finest restaurants, I do not exaggerate when I say I would place Aera in my top 10 for ambience and quality. A real experience

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  2. Mukul

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent time at Aera yesterday. Our server Audrey was very professional and attentive. All food was exceptional extremely flavorful and delicious.

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  3. Dan

    VIP

    Toronto

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal with the Winterlicious menu. Very attentive and efficient service. Great ambience.

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  4. Georges

    Montreal

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great meal. Some confusion about getting soup on the regular menu and was told no more burrata available Then the burrata arrived. Portions were too big. Downsize.

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  5. Maura

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday, lunch with a friend. We both decided on the 3 course Winterlicious lunch menu. Alex served us, we felt welcomed, & started our meal with a refreshing spirit- free drink, the Cipriani Bellini- it was deelish! Our favourite non- alcoholic drink now. We both enjoyed our appetizer, mine was a beet salad, & she had the squash soup, which she enjoyed! We both enjoyed the burger, with fries. I thought fries were good, not great. I would have like more fresh cut yukon gold potatoes, or fresh truffles fries. Next time I would substitute for a fresh salad. I had the sticky toffee pudding. My friend had the raspberry sorbet. She said it was delicious, we both got 2 sparklers as we were celebrating a birthday, & a beautiful “Happy Birthday on our plate” Amazing views!!! Thank you so much Aera, we will be back soon!!

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  6. Ayat

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing viewer fantastic I asked for a see in tower facing table for my husband’s birthday and they provided that the wait staff was very quick and efficient and answered all questions that we had

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  7. Geoff

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb service and meal. Jensen went out of his way to deal with a question we had. View magnificent. Extensive menu all beautifully prepared.

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  8. Stephanie

    VIP

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not good. Not recommended. You just pay for the view

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  9. Helen

    VIP

    Toronto

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful birthday get together with friends at Aera. The food was delicious. We all ordered from the winterlicious menu having different starters and desserts, but all 3 of us had steak as the main course. Everything was perfect. Food was beautifully presented and it all tasted perfect. A bottle of Pinot noir was a perfect pairing with dinner. Sending a very special thank you to our server Nyree. She is just a lovely person and has such a great personality. Her knowledge of the menu and wine list is excellent. She was super helpful to my dear friend who is disabled and had the kitchen cut up the steak so that she could enjoy it throughly too. Thank you for our superb dinner and very fine evening. We shall be back!

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  10. Ashruth

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    celebrating mom's bday for winterlicious. ordered the pre-fix menu. we tried the following and they rated as follows Appetizers - beet salad 2/5 - was too sour - mushroom soup - 5/5 - was excellent with truffle oil, just wasn't warm enough, was served luke warm Mains - Trout - 2/5 fish was a bit smelly but cooked nicely, lentils were OK, foam sauce was very good - Steak in wine au ju 4/5- was very tender but had a little smell to it - pork Schintzel - 3/5, nothing out of the ordinary Dessert - Sticky toffee pudding - 4/5 good portion but icream was very hard and there was something sour in the pudding. but the sauce and there were some tiny balls in it which tasted amazing - chocolate lava cake - 5/5 good portion and very decedent Also ordered their corn bread loaf- it was savory and buttery. 5/5 very tasty

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FAQs

Aera is rated 4.4 stars by 1024 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 75 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 />
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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