Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, ON

Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York

Name: Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York
Address: 100 Front Street W., Toronto, ON, Canada, M5J 1E3
Telephone: (416) 368-2511
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

563 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

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Le bar Library est le lieu idéal pour savourer un verre avant de dîner ou d'aller au théâtre, un déjeuner d'affaires ou un cocktail en soirée. Le thé de l'après-midi traditionnel est servi le samedi et le dimanche.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 27, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(416) 368-2511
Website
https://www.fairmont.com/royal-york-toronto/dining/librarybar/?y_source=1_MTU4OTA0MjQtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
jW Foster

Location
100 Front Street W., Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
Neighbourhood
Financial District
Cross Street
Front St. and Bay St.
Parking Details
Valet parking is available at a fee.
Public Transit
The Library Bar is located directly across from Union Station. Easily accessed by TTC Subway or GO Transit.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Beef Tartare
tarragon aioli, cornichon, capers, shallot rings, crispy potato
Fogo Island Shrimp Ceviche
tabasco aioli, pickled serrano peppers, scallion, radish
Honey Roasted Squash and Beet
lemon ricotta, rocket, crispy shallot
Sea Salt Potato Salad
double smoked bacon, remoulade, scallion, heart of palm
Torched Albacore Tuna
olives, egg, pickled peppers, tomato, fingerlings

Main

Sunchoke Bisque$19.00
fried bread, blueberries, pickled mustard
Burrata$26.00
roasted grapes, rooftop honey, fennel pollen, grilled sourdough
Library Caesar$19.00
gem lettuce, double smoked bacon, parmesan, sourdough
Green Goddess Cobb$24.00
pulled chicken, soft boiled egg, lindsay goat cheddar, avocado, bacon, tomato, radish, chive
Mushroom Toast$24.00
onion jam, wild mushrooms, black truffle, beemster
Kale & Squash$19.00
baby kale, apples, roasted squash, pumpkin seeds, banyuls vinaigrette, wildwood cheese
Bay Street$28.00
shaved prime rib, tobacco onion, horseradish aioli, grilled baguette, frites
Steak Locke$46.00
bordelaise, persillade, frites
Cap D'or Salmon$39.00
beluga lentils, beets, fennel, parsnip velouté, dill oil
LB Burger$28.00
smashed tri-tip, maple bacon, bonnechere, house sauce, brioche, frites
Black Truffle Agnolotti$36.00
sunchoke cream, black truffle, niagara gold

What 563 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Unspecified
Old Toronto
Best Overall
Old Toronto
Best Service
Old Toronto
Best Ambience

563 Reviews

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RachelB
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience2
Sadly we were sitting right beside an exit where the alarm was sounding off. It went off for a good 20 minutes so it took away from the lovely ambiance. Other than that the service was excellent and drinks were great!
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KatCanEat
Toronto
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food4service1ambience5
Great place to have a quiet meal or drink with friends or business associates. Food was great. Servers went out of there way to be helpful. Just pray you don’t get our aloof/ uppity waitress.
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DarrellM
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time. First class. Coming back for sure
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RobD
Toronto
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent. Food, service, ambiance. They even went over the top and provided an amazing birthday experience. Thanks.
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SimoneM
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, Great environment, and atmosphere. Thank you
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JohnL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
The Library Bar has been a favourite of mine for many years and, hopefully, I will be able to enjoy visiting many times in the future.
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K
Kitchener
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall, excellent. Serve was first rate. Noise level a bit high but not bothersome. Looking forward to a return visit.
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Peter
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My hostess Christen does an outstanding job every time I visit and even remembers small details/ requests from my previous visit. And, similarly, the wait staff were all very friendly, fast and efficient. They also remembered our food and beverage order from our previous visit. All in all, the library bar is my go to destination whenever I am looking for a meal and/or cocktail venue alone or with friends.
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EdwardK
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Interesting drinks on the menu and excellent service. This was our second time to visit.
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ShellyL
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and cocktails were amazing!! Love the setting!
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BradleyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, Terry, CJ, the whole team is great, the food is always good, great hotel, great management
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Sami
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and beverage options. Impeccable service. Great for a date or a quiet weekend brunch.
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ES
EvenStar
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fabulous corner at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, ideal for meeting with friends or just relaxing by yourself with a drink and a bite. And both drinks and bites are absolutely top. Beautiful setting, great ambiance and excellent service.
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Marta
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service. A perfect intimate location for small celebrations
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PaolaP
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous ambience with amazing cocktails and the best service. Food was delicious as well. Honestly such a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.
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AaronC
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing friendly service, great food and such a lovely space
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DinoS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
love the ambience but the menu selection has changed and not for the good. Been going there since 1990 and unfortunately won't be returning for dining but will come back for drinks.
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Fred
Newcastle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food in lovely surroundings. You need to book a table as it is always busy.
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KathrynD
Calgary
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I wanted a place for lunch that would be good for conversation and this was perfect.
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MP
MarkP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I wish I had gotten the name of the Hostess. She was polite, helpful and in fact helped us decide on our entire meal; which was as she noted, wonderful. We were there on Saturday, May 27th at 2pm. Again. The Hostess made the experience wonderful. We will return and suggest the venue to others.
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maryc
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the atmosphere food and great waiter. It deserves five stars. My guests loved it
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good upscale restaurant that is reasonably priced for business lunches
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KAHL
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love it hear. Everything is fantastic. Food items are fresh. Cocktails are well crafted.
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EmilianaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated Mother's day. We were a party of 5.Food, service, music, ambiance, everything was excellent. Highly recommended.
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KevinR
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really enjoyable experience. My wife and I had a table in the corner of the bar. Quiet, clean, fantastic service. The food was good and the cocktails were exceptional. I would go back for sure.
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LyseL
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved The Library Bar. The restaurant was gorgeous, the service was excellent and the food was so delicious. A bit pricy but I understand since it's in a famous hotel. It's not something I would do every day.
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Malden1968
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were meeting with out-of-town friends and it was a special meal. Wait staff were respectful of how long it took us to order as we had a lot of catching up to do. The LB Burger ordered by 3 of us 4 was outstanding. The 4th order, the Green Goddess salad, same. Ambience is great and with a lot of noise-diluting fabric etc we could actually hear one another. Priceless in TO venues these days.
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3Bichons
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit to the library bar was grand! Took my sister and two 20 something daughters for lunch and had a perfect corner table where we could soak it all in…including the amazing art and specifically the portrait of the Head Librarian above the fireplace! The Cobb salad was the best we have ever had and we tried all the open faced sandwiches and loved them too. Cappuccino was super and our sever was friendly and fancy in the same breath!
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BethM
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our time at the Library bar was lovely. Made a reservation via open table, and happened to arrive 30 mins early. The staff fit us right in and seated us. The food was great, would highly recommend the Bay Street sandwich. Thank you to the lovely gentleman who served us!
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Joey
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great setting but music was sometimes too loud or not suited for the setting
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PanosK
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience1
VERY expensive, low overall value..food quality mediocre..high level of noise..
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazingly consistent with an award winning floor crew who “remember” you from previous dining events in the Library!!!
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Beaglydog
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I treated ourself to lunch at the Library Bar while we were waiting for our train (the VIA station is across the street from the Royal York). The food was nicely presented and delicious. My husband had the open-faced sandwich plate with a glass of rosé, and I had the Cobb salad with a glass of chardonnay. It's not an inexpensive restaurant, but the portions were generous. The server was very kind, polite, and professional. The bar is lovely- the lighting is dim enough to make it cozy, but not too dark. We would definitely return to the Library Bar.
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LisaS
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and calm with excellent care and attention from staff. Perfect Sunday sit.
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LiveR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cocktails and snacks were delicious. Service was excellent! Beautiful room.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Good atmosphere for business meetings! A bit on the higher end
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Julie
Montreal
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great lunch with a friend. Very close seating arrangement but understand.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice place. Food was good. Service was prompt. Found the menu a bit limited. I’d go again. Upscale with well mannered clientele
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SandorP
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, cocktails and service in a great environment. Highly recommended.
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JodyN
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Server was overwhelmed. Short staffed. He did his best but drinks we not brought with any course.
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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

Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York is rated 4.9 stars by 563 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 27, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Google Map for Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York

100 Front Street W., Toronto, ON M5J 1E3

Additional information

Cross Street
Front St. and Bay St.
Neighbourhood
Financial District
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Valet parking is available at a fee.
Public Transit
The Library Bar is located directly across from Union Station. Easily accessed by TTC Subway or GO Transit.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
jW Foster
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.fairmont.com/royal-york-toronto/dining/librarybar/?y_source=1_MTU4OTA0MjQtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(416) 368-2511

Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Open-Faced Sandwiches

Beef Tartare

Fogo Island Shrimp Ceviche

Honey Roasted Squash and Beet

Sea Salt Potato Salad

Torched Albacore Tuna

Main

Sunchoke Bisque$19.00

Burrata$26.00

Library Caesar$19.00

Green Goddess Cobb$24.00

Mushroom Toast$24.00

Kale & Squash$19.00

Bay Street$28.00

Steak Locke$46.00

Cap D'or Salmon$39.00

LB Burger$28.00

Black Truffle Agnolotti$36.00

What 563 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York restaurant rated?

Is Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Additional information