Alobar Downtown

Name: Alobar Downtown
Address: 150 York St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 3S5
Telephone: (647) 368-6981
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (188)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

150 York St, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5

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2 people

May 15, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Lively

Alobar Downtown is nestled in the heart of Toronto's bustling Financial District. Alobar Downtown offers revelry in the bar and lounge and warmth in the dining room, both featuring menus from Michelin-starred chef Patrick Kriss. World class wines are displayed as a centrepiece to pair with choice seafood, grilled fish and prime chops. All served with genuine hospitality.

Join us for happy hour on weekdays from 2:30pm to 5:30pm in our bar, lounge, and heated patio.

Alobar Downtown's menu is inspired by the classic steakhouse, expanding upon the offerings at our sister location, Michelin Recommended Alobar Yorkville.

For groups of 11+, please book our Group Dining, Family Style Experience or contact us at info@alobardowntown.com.

For groups larger than 8 guests, we are unable to provide individualized bills, however we are able to process as many payments as required.

Pre-game - pre-theatre - pre-show - private events - lunch - happy hour

2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Canadian, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(647) 368-6981
Website
https://thealobar.com/alobar-downtown/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Patrick Kriss & Matthew Gimblett
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (647) 368-6981

Location
150 York St, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5
Neighbourhood
Financial District
Cross Street
York St and Adelaide St W on the ground floor of the Medcan building.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Alobar Downtown is located steps away from Osgoode subway station, south east of Queen St. and University Ave.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

Saturday Steak & Live Jazz
Multiple dates available
Join us every Saturday from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM for an elevated dining experience at Alobar Downtown. Savour perfectly grilled prime steaks as the soulful sounds of live jazz create the ideal atmosphere for a memorable night out. Whether you're planning a special night out or simply looking to unwind in style, we’ve got the right ambiance waiting for you. Please note we offer group menus to all parties of +11. Group menus are available on our website to choose from. For inquiries or special requests, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’d love to host you soon.
Group Dining | Family Style Menu
$85.00 - $125.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Available for groups of 11 to 18 guests. Let our team cook for your group and indulge in a carefully curated two or three course family style sharing menu, featuring seasonal favourites from our à la carte offerings! Please inform our team of any dietary restrictions within your group in advance and we will curate your experience accordingly.
Group Dining | Plated Menu
$58.00 - $72.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in a curated dining experience with our group Lunch Prix Fixe Menu, a thoughtfully crafted selection of our a la carte dishes that showcase the best of our seasonal ingredients and most popular items. Our prix fixe menu offers a multi-course selection featuring appetizers, entrées, and optional dessert. Guests can choose from a selection of exquisite dishes tailored to their preferences, with options for vegetarian, seafood, and premium cuts of meat. Please inform our team of any dietary restrictions within your group in advance and we will curate your experience accordingly. Reserve your table now and savor a refined dining experience with us at lunch.

Private dining

What 188 people are saying

Alobar Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Old Toronto
Good for business meals
Old Toronto
Great for fine wines
Old Toronto
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alobar Downtown is a "well-situated" spot with "amazing service" and "incredible food," making it perfect for special occasions and business lunches. Guests rave about the "exceptional dining experience" and "fantastic ambiance." While some find it noisy, the "superb service" and "delicious cocktails" ensure a memorable visit.

188 Reviews

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Jane VIP
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have great service and the food is great quality
Alobar DowntownResponded 1 day ago
Dear, Jane. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant. Your kind words about our service and food are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable dining experience!
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Dolly VIP
Toronto73 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Well situated restaurant. Pre Opera meal was served efficiently Great food and service to match.
Alobar DowntownResponded today
Dear, Dolly. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining pre opera meal!
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Dylan
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice looking restaurant. I had the Australian flank bottle of wine ( the cheapest French red on the menu ) and oysters and a side of fry’s. Steak was probably one of the best iv had ever which justified the price, the wine was also excellent, oysters were great too, fry’s were mediocre, epically for $14plus tax. Service was great, Over all very nice higher place to dine
Alobar DowntownResponded today
Dear, Dylan. Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant and enjoyed our steak so much! Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We have taken note about your fry and will be bringing it up for review to improve. Thank you again for sharing your experience - we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!
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Ming-Yi VIP
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoyable and a great place to bring friends who are visiting the city. The team is amazing and always goes above and beyond to make sure that everyone is having a great time!!
Alobar DowntownResponded 1 day ago
Dear, Ming-Yi. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown and we are so happy to see that our service is hitting the mark! We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!
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Joe
Bristol1 review
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the staff, Chrissie, Leon, Shane, Christian, Josh and all the others were great. So welcoming, yet professional. Looking forward to returning.
Alobar DowntownResponded on May 7, 2025
Dear, Joe. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown, and your compliments will be passed directly to those responsible! It was a pleasure having you in the restaurant and we look forward to welcoming you back to the space!
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Carole VIP
Toronto62 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was exquisite- corkage fee is a bit steep at $80. Our wine was not decanted at the table which we would have preferred. The service overall was great. Noise level was very high but the jazz music was incredible
Alobar DowntownResponded on May 7, 2025
Dear, Carole. Thank you so much for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant and enjoyed our first Jazz night. We will pass along your note on corkage fee and decanting method to our sommelier for review - your feedback is appreciated! Your kind words about our service are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!
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Kristen VIP
Toronto26 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing service, food and ambiance. Staff are friendly and very attentive. You can’t beat this experience.
Alobar DowntownResponded on May 7, 2025
Dear, Kristen. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant on our first Jazz night! Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable dining experience! Sincerely, the Team at Alobar Downtown
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Chris
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing, the staff was so attentive and engaged. John Bunner took extra care for some special off menu cocktails for us. It’s always a great experience going to Alobar Downtown.
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Sarah
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous dinner at Alobar! While they don’t have many vegetarian options on the menu, they have many dishes that can be adapted. The service was above and beyond and our meal was exquisite!
Alobar DowntownResponded on May 2, 2025
Dear, Sarah. Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We have recently updated our menu and have some newer vegetarian options to try! Thank you again and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!
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Carol
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect spot for lunch. The food and service were fantastic.
Alobar DowntownResponded on May 1, 2025
Dear, Carol. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic lunch at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!
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FAQs

Alobar Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 15, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

150 York St, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
York St and Adelaide St W on the ground floor of the Medcan building.
Neighbourhood
Financial District
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Canadian, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Alobar Downtown is located steps away from Osgoode subway station, south east of Queen St. and University Ave.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Patrick Kriss & Matthew Gimblett
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
https://thealobar.com/alobar-downtown/
Phone number
(647) 368-6981
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (647) 368-6981

Alobar Downtown

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Saturday Steak & Live Jazz

Group Dining | Family Style Menu

Group Dining | Plated Menu

Private dining

Private Room

Custom inquiry

Menu

What 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Alobar Downtown restaurant rated?

Is Alobar Downtown currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information