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KŌST

4.5
4.5
3856 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Californian
Kōst is a 44th-floor rooftop restaurant and bar featuring unparalleled panoramic views of the city from Toronto’s BISHA Hotel. Inspired by the Baja Peninsula, Executive Chef Sung Won Hwang, unites the bright, fresh and lively flavours of the Californian coastline by way of colourful dishes and refreshing cocktails. Kōst welcomes guests for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 129 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Contemporary Asian, Asian

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (437) 800-5938

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Sung Won Hwang

  • Private party facilities

    Kōst offers a quick escape to the California coastline, with al fresco dining, a world-renowned infinity pool and unparalleled city and lakeshore views.

  • Private party contact

    Reservations Team: (437) 800-5938

  • Neighbourhood

    Entertainment District

  • Cross Street

    King and Blue Jays Way

  • Parking Details

    Valet Parking with the Bisha Hotel $30.00 Flat Rate

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,856 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Toronto / Ontario

    Most Booked

  • Old Toronto

    Great for brunch

  • Old Toronto

    Great for scenic views

  • Old Toronto

    Most Booked

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  1. Ethan

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food was decent but mainly there for scenery and ambiance.
  2. Markhamgal

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice place, beautiful views and amazing service. The food is good but pricey, particularly given the small quantity. It’s too bad that the burger is not available for dinner.
  3. DonnyandMarie

    Toronto

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome hotel with guess what a fine dining restaurant/bar 44 stories up with a great view of the CN Tower and part of the downtown core. Food is rather California style. I had oysters which were ok, salmon tartar which was excellent along with Korean cauliflower which was excellent. Some decent wines and they were not surprised when I asked for an Aperol spritz.
  4. JimC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My first time at KOST. When we walked in we were all wowwed by the spectacular patio and view, the cooking area was almost as impressive. Service was quick to our table and as it was 29C and sunny they had an umbrella up for us in 45 seconds or so. Appetizer's were excellent (calamari, tuna tartar, oysters and cauliflower) Drinks and wine were refreshed quickly and the sparkling water was nice. The food was excellent with all four raving about the their meals. Desert was just as good. I was here with 3 business people from Italy and we have been out 4 nights straight. The ambience and fun was a higher level at KOST than at the other great places we visited.
  5. ridab

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Food was a little bland, no flavour in anything. The food needs to be a lot better.
  6. Becky

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Poor slow service. Our meals came 10 minutes apart from each other! We didn’t have anyone check on us. For somewhere so expensive, this was poor value for money!
  7. Beste

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Came for my bachelorette and loved it! The view was really nice on the patio with the view of the CN Tower and the mini pool. Service was great. Our waiter was very accommodating to our dietary restrictions. Would definitely come back!
  8. TKCesar

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    This is a popular (for good reason) instagrammable, photo op in Toronto. You get nearly 360 views of the city skyline and more importantly of CN tower. The decor is gorgeous and ambiance is great if you're looking for an energetic (loud but good music), fancy place to get brunch. I would only really come here for the photos and vibe. I was disappointed by the food and service. Off the bat, the hostess was rude and unwelcoming. When she sat us down it was beating sun on the outdoor table with an umbrella nearby. I asked if the umbrella could be moved closer to our table, in which she paused and responded blankly "sit down first." I was put off by this, and better yet, she never moved it. We had to ask our server to do it. I was let down by the food. It looks good, but our pancakes were dry and my breakfast burrito lacked flavor. I felt like I needed to add salt or sauce to make it taste better - for the price, it should be good on its own. The service took forever, and it was a hot day and the lack of water refills was killer for our experience. Our server was nice but not very attentive. Overall, I would recommend coming here for pictures and maybe getting a coffee or cocktail, but I would pass on the food. The crowd is very pretentious, you come here dressed fancy and everyone is taking pictures. People aren't warm, they're there for their pictures and their own agenda. I prefer places that are more inviting and have a more local feel.
  9. NoelD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and the best location- the perfect birthday brunch spot with the girlies
  10. LyndseyF

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great atmosphere! Fun experience. Could use a pressure washer to clean the floors and windows and umbrellas but it’s a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
  11. JuliaL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Very nice view and food but on saturday night a lot of noise
  12. Mash

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved KOST so much! The octopus was amazing! Bahama mama favorite drink! Thank you !!!
  13. Guigou

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience with great food and great staff :))
  14. Briana

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service and ambience is great. Amazing views. The brunch items were great especially the coconut pancakes!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The staff is not very attentive if you’re sitting at the bar. If you want good service, sit at a table.
  16. QuintinoJr

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great place with amazing view to the CN Tower. Drinks were good, but pricy )as expected). The service was outstanding and food was good.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Dubai

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, and service. The view from the 44th floor of the lake, islands and the CN tower are remarkable.
  18. Vanessa

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Felt like vacation and summer vibes out on the rooftop terrace! Perfect for a birthday celebration, food was great and music was perfect!
  19. DSmythe

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and cocktails were exceptional and would meet any expectation. Thank you team!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place to go for lunch! Great vibe. Friendly staff. And yummy food. I will be going back!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The servers were friendly and ambience was perfect
  22. TarannomS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    They didn't respect their customers at all
  23. MKG23

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We were celebrating Mom’s 80th birthday and Lauren, our server, made our rooftop patio experience so positive and memorable! The food and the cocktails were lovely as well.
  24. KristineH

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service at bar, big selection of signature cocktails, Fantastic host at the door right from the start. Views are stunning, Vibrant plates— inventive dishes Fun atmosphere ! Thanks Team at KOST
  25. SamanthaP

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The best views in the city!
  26. JulijaZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friends and I came here for a post-birthday celebratory brunch, and we had an amazing time! The food was delicious, our waitress was lovely and accommodating, and the views - out of this world! I will definitely be coming back here!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Gorgeous view, excellent service, simple delicious food.
  28. JohnL

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, and the view was great. Order also came out quickly. Well done.
  29. Nora

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had great service, enjoyed the beef tacos and the salmon !
  30. Elly

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    The food was amazing. The service was pretty bad. Our server seemed to be having a horrible day, she took the orders with attitude and basically looked troubled when spoken to. She made us all feel very uncomfortable. Also through out dinner she never came to see if we needed anything else. A suggestion, the tea bay should not be placed in the hot water when served, the blueberry tea was the most bitter tea I have ever had and it sort of ruined the whole experience since it was the last thing we ordered. When I brought it up to our server’s attention, instead of offering to bring hot water separately, she just started at me and then walked away.
  31. ShabanaM

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, beautiful view. Great ambiance and the service was excellent!
  32. FlavieB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I Love this amazing place. I Will come back again !
  33. JessicaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went to KOST yesterday for my 19th birthday and It was such a lovely experience. The waiter Cass is so sweet, she went out of her way to make sure I was having a great time. The food and drinks were so good and the vibes at night were so much fun. I will definitely go back here.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shout out to Kass🙌🏻 best server and amazing service! She was a great vibe and hard working and made our night out a nice experience
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La comida excelente, el trato súper bien … todo estuvo bien
  36. emmac

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was our first time there and it was enjoyable and the staff and food were excellent.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Kost is a very nice place with a great vibe. The view of the City is beautiful. However, it was freezing cold. The doors to the outside should not have been opened if there was no source of heat to at least keep patrons comfortable. Our food was disappointing. The pancakes were very dry and lacked flavour. My husbands omelette and potatoes were both burnt.
  38. SamanthaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful place, amazing view and good food, overall good experience
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Service was good, drinks were decent, food was bad, view was nice.
  40. Joseacosta82

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    The food was great, our waiter was great too and the people around us were really nice, social. The ambience was great. Only improvement I’d suggest. The lead hostess at the time we arrived was asked about our desire to sit outside under a shade and with us in front of her, she replied with stress in her voice and felt rude, since also she didn’t address us, it was a hectic morning, but regardless, I’d suggest minding these little details in the service.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

KŌST is rated 4.5 stars by 3856 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 129 times today
Google Map for KŌST

80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 2G3

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    King and Blue Jays Way

  • Neighbourhood

    Entertainment District

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Contemporary Asian, Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Valet Parking with the Bisha Hotel $30.00 Flat Rate

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Sung Won Hwang

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (437) 800-5938

  • Private party facilities

    Kōst offers a quick escape to the California coastline, with al fresco dining, a world-renowned infinity pool and unparalleled city and lakeshore views.

  • Private party contact

    Reservations Team: (437) 800-5938

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