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CLOCKWORK, Toronto, ON

CLOCKWORK

4.6
4.6
340 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified
Accepting reservations for lunch service and weekend afternoon tea.

Serving up a bubbly cocktail offering, along with tasteful metropolitan fare, CLOCKWORK, at Fairmont Royal York, is a swanky, easy kind of luxury – a place to see and be seen, and watch lobby life unfold.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (416) 368-2511

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    JW Foster

  • Neighbourhood

    Financial District

  • Cross Street

    Front and York Streets

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Public Transit

    Clockwork is located directly across from Union Station. Easily accessed by TTC Subway or GO Transit.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • THE CLOCK TOWER - $200

    Multiple dates available
    A sensational seafood tower perfect for sharing between two. Featuring rich delicacies like Atlantic Lobster, FOGO Island Snow Crab, Ocean Wise Oysters, Salmon Crudo, Tuna crudo, Candied Trout, Shrimp Salad, Marinated Mussels and Poached Jumbo Shrimps.
  • LA TOUR ROYAL - $400

    Multiple dates available
    Towering nearly as tall as our golden clock, indulge in the extravagant seafood tower. As an iconic meeting place, our new feature is designed for sharing and gathering over an evening affair! Featuring rich delicacies like Atlantic Lobster, FOGO Island Snow Crab, Ocean Wise Oysters, Salmon Crudo, Tuna crudo, Candied Trout, Shrimp Salad, Marinated Mussels and Poached Jumbo Shrimps.
  • SEA AND BE SEEN - $550

    Multiple dates available
    As a place to see and be seen, on-lookers will marvel at your extravagant three-tier art deco seafood tower, soaring nearly as tall as our golden clock. Featuring rich delicacies like Atlantic Lobster, FOGO Island Snow Crab, Ocean Wise Oysters, Salmon Crudo, Tuna crudo, Candied Trout, Shrimp Salad, Marinated Mussels and Poached Jumbo Shrimps. For an exceptionally celebrated soirée, we've included the finest Acadian Wild Caviar and accoutrements.

What 340 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Unspecified

  • Old Toronto

    Best Ambience

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely ambiance. Great service. We had afternoon tea. Food was well presented and tasty. Great experience
  2. RitaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service, the tea, and the food wete excellent and a lovely way to celebrate our anniversary. The special touch was a beautiful surprise.
  3. BritneyC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great high tea. We loved all the food and the service was superb
  4. ChrisT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The afternoon tea was nice for a special occasion, the tea and food were delicious and service was good. However, it would be nice to have an option to swap out a couple of the sweet items for savory ones. It was a lot of sweets to have in one sitting, two or three for each person would have been perfect vs the five or six you get.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A group of girlfriends and I went for the afternoon high tea at Clockwork and to take photos of the beautiful Easter flower display in the lobby and we had the best time! Exceptional service, unforgettable ambiance, delicious food with beautiful presentation! 10/10 experience and a MUST do in Toronto!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was very enjoyable. The setting, service and the food were all wonderful!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a birthday celebration, and the menu was out of this world! The ambiance in the service were second to none. We were very, very very, very, very, very pleased.
  8. BehzadA

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and server were amazing Chairs are not super comfortable The tea selection is pretty decent And the appetizer is also decent, fresh and tasty
  9. MaryM

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elegant afternoon with yummy treats. Service was friendly
  10. Sharon

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Too bad. High tea at the Royal York used to be a great treat! The new location--a hallway in the lobby of the hotel, instead of in a real restaurant--is terrible. Not at all sophisticated. The chairs and tables are an uncomfortable height and size and make it difficult to eat. Sandwiches are no longer served on an elaborate metal and China stand but on something cheap that looks like it came from a garage sale (and you are warned if you touch it in the wrong way your dessert will fall on the floor!). There are no tea cozies for the tea pots, so the tea gets cold. You are given very small amounts of clotted cream and berry jam for your scones. And the price is really high: $80 / person. This is no longer a slightly expensive, lovely treat. It is now a rip-off. You are better seeking a high tea experience elsewhere.
  11. KristineL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place to have tea. The sandwiches and cakes were delicious b
  12. KyleC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and friendly staff, very attentive and delicious food and tea. Would recommend and go again for a special occasion.
  13. Stacy

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    High tea was average. The selection was too experimental and didn’t offer standard type options that one would see at high tea. Appreciate the attempt but for the price, did not feel that I got good value. Love clockwork but would never do the high tea experience again.
  14. Sharon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were excellent. The servers were wonderful. Highly recommended.
  15. LisaH

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely lunch, wonderful food and ambience. Our waiter was perfection!
  16. LeslieW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience3
    Wonderful service, lovely atmosphere. We had Vegan Afternoon Tea (High Tea) and although it was quite tasty, we were disappointed that the chefs at a hotel such as The Royal York Fairmont weren't able to make or source Vegan butter or Vegan cream for the scones. They also have much to learn about cooking with and prepping Tofu, the little Tofu sandwiches were unnecessarily bland. The rest of the treats, especially the cakes and tarts were lovely though. A lovely experience. Perhaps a little over priced. The best thing about the experience were the great Staff and Servers and the comfy chairs. I do miss the more quaint, old fashioned, circular sandwich trays.
  17. seannac

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Afternoon tea service was beautiful, food was lovely and the atmosphere was charming
  18. Gman

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall great experience, the service is exceptional. The selection of teas are not extensive but meets most of everyone's needs.
  19. Addison

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service received from Paul L was impeccable and the food was thoroughly enjoyable. Our only complaint was the size of the table. Sufficient for a couple of drinks and an entree, but totally inadequate for three people eating lunch. It made for a very awkward dining experience.
  20. NormandC

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nourriture et service étaient excellents. Nous serons de retour.
  21. Diya

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Engagement celebration! It was wonderful! Just wish there was less dessert and more sandwiches
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything tasted great, fresh and exceptional service.
  23. eliasr

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Went with my two babies and enjoyed it so much. The staff was so accommodating, friendly and welcoming. The tea is decent and the food is okay but the service was definitely the best part. Thank you for making my wife's birthday very enjoyable ! Definitely reccomend
  24. KandiceD

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    High tea in the middle of the foyer! Beautiful set up and delicious bites!!
  25. MerleC

    Toronto

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great but so weird to hsv
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality experience
  27. VesnaR

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food was amazing!!! Ambiance was great as was the service!!!
  28. Joanne

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a lovely spot for high tea. The food is elegant and delicious. A cut above the usual high tea fare. The service is good. It is a bit pricy, but there is a lot of good food. A fine choice for a special occasion.
  29. JuliaH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Beautiful high tea experience. It is a little pricy for tea and finger foods but it is a beautiful setting and lovely for a special occasion.
  30. PCB18

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have a great high tea experience. I believe this is the best experience in Toronto. I however do miss that it's not served in the Library Bar anymore, it offered a much more cozy experience
  31. Richardl

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good food. Quick. Nice ambience
  32. KalP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The experience was overall good and service was excellent. The only downside was we booked a table for 3 people and were seated at a table clearly that had enough space for only 2. Table was far too small to manage the the food and drinks. The food and drinks were lovely.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We really enjoyed the whole experience. We found the service to be a little slow at first, but it was better about halfway through. All servers were extremely pleasant and knowledgeable about the food and tea that was served. The food was delicious. There was a great variety of savoury and sweet options. One of us had a food restriction, which was noted on the reservation. This was acknowledged without a reminder and a separate food tower was brought out for that individual. I would definitely recommend.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A friend and I went for the afternoon tea and it was so lovely. They accommodated our request to sit in a booth (not the coffee tables) which was appreciated. They have a 90 minute sitting limit which I feel like can be pretty short for an afternoon tea. We also didn’t receive our savory/sweet courses until maybe 45 minutes into the sitting time. They were kind enough to let us sit for longer which was nice. They ambience was beautiful, service was kind and attentive, food was good!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Had the high tea experience here. We have mostly good things to say besides for two improvements. The tea flavors were amazing, and servers were very attentive to our needs and the food came out fast. The savory food was delicious besides for the mini quiche. The quiche had two small shrimp on the top which were rather fishy tasting and the quiche was dry. I hope the chef can switch this out with something better. The duck croissant and curry chicken were flavor. The pastries and deserts were fantastic besides the chocolate cake. It was very dry, and tasted stale. I’d swap this out with flourless chocolate cake or something more moist. This high tea is more traditional that other high tea experiences such as the Shangri-La.
  36. JonL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    It was a lovely ambience and atmosphere but the food just came off as very meh and nothing special. Especially for thr price point of $80 I would have expected something a bit more top tier ans exceptional.
  37. Mia1

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our afternoon tea very much. The service, as usual, was impeccable. The food was very good, and the tea selection was outstanding. If I had to offer some reflections on improvement, it would be regarding the seating and table arrangements. Couches are lovely and comfortable, but when I am dining, I really don’t like having to crouch over a low coffee table. I knew in advance that the former afternoon tea that we so much enjoyed in the Royal York’s Library Bar was no more, but I was still disappointed with the new afternoon tea at Clockwork. The Library Bar was everything I could have hoped for in a traditional afternoon tea: tables and chairs, three-tiered tea trays, and elegant surroundings. Clockwork has modernized the Royal York’s afternoon tea with angular tea trays and contemporary decor. The service remains impeccable, but what has been lost is its historic ambience. Afternoon tea in the Library Bar was like taking a step back in time, if only for an hour or two. It is sorely missed.
  38. SouDee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Scones and accompaniments were delicious The sandwiches were basic, flavours were not cohesive with one another, some dry and uninspired but the desserts were better.
  39. JudyL

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our high tea experience very much, except the tables were pretty close together, so it was impossible to have a private conversation and as well, we could easily hear our neighbors conversations.
  40. AshtonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely beautiful and a great experience. Pricey for high tea but the experience explains why.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

CLOCKWORK is rated 4.6 stars by 340 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 p.m.


Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CLOCKWORK

100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Front and York Streets

  • Neighbourhood

    Financial District

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Public Transit

    Clockwork is located directly across from Union Station. Easily accessed by TTC Subway or GO Transit.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    JW Foster

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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