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HOTHOUSE, Toronto, ON

HOTHOUSE

4.5
4.5
2713 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
International

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
Welcome to HOTHOUSE, one of Toronto's destination food and wine eateries. We nourish your family like we would our own, and believe quality food shouldn't break the bank. Located in the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, we're situated amongst many of the city's iconic landmarks and entertainment hotspots and are in close proximity to the Financial and Theatre districts.

HOTHOUSE offers a multicultural menu reflective of our city's diversity. With local produce at our doorstep, we offer fresh food with a sophisticated wine and cocktail menu to match. Whether you're joining us for a romantic dinner for two or hosting your family at our famous brunch buffet, a warm welcome awaits you.



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SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET

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Additional information

  • Location
    35 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1T3
  • Phone number
    (416) 366-7800
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Canadian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–20:30 Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat 09:30–21:30 Sun 10:00–20:30 Breakfast Sat 09:30–15:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–17:00 Sat 15:30–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 15:30–21:30 Sun 15:30–20:30
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Paid Parking underground garage next door called INDIGO - $8 on evenings and weekends. There is also a GREEN P at the bottom of the Esplanade if you prefer.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Shane Carruthers
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Experiences

  • Half Priced Bottles of Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Tuesday for a curated list of half priced bottles from our cellar!
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Menu

Main

$12. Choose one of the following entrees

  • Pasta

    Penne with your choice of tomato, Alfredo or tomato cream sauce

    • Burger

      8oz beef burger served with French Fries, Caesar or Garden salad

      • Chicken Fingers

        Breaded chicken tenders served with French Fries, Caesar or Garden salad

        • Plus

          Vanilla ice cream with a choice of chocolate syrup, strawberry topping or caramel sauce and Soft Drink, Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice or Milk

          Last updated: 13 April 2024

          What 2,713 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
          • 4.3Food
          • 4.5Service
          • 4.3Ambience
          • 4.4Value

          Noise • Moderate

          Review summary

          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
          HOTHOUSE delights with "fantastic service" and a "hearty and delectable" Winterlicious menu. Its brunch offers "great fun" and a "mix of Italian dishes and breakfast." The restaurant is praised for its "friendly and attentive" staff, making it a "wonderful place" for dining. However, some reviews mention minor service inconsistencies. Overall, a "must-visit" spot for a delightful meal experience.
          2,713 Reviews

          1. Jean-Paul

            Toronto

            1 review

            5.0

            1 review

            Dined 3 days ago

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 4
            3. Service 4
            4. Ambience 4
            Good value it was an all you can eat buffet, which is not my style of heating, but I was told ahead of time that’s what it was going to be and good experience overall. Food was decent.

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          2. Keith

            VIP

            Toronto

            14 reviews

            5.0

            14 reviews

            Dined 6 days ago

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Another great experience here. Looking forward to next visit to the city to eat here again,

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          3. Michele

            Toronto

            7 reviews

            5.0

            7 reviews

            Dined 7 days ago

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 4
            On arrival although the website said 'accessible' it was through the front door but not to a table. A manager appeared with a couple of strong fellas and carried a table and special chairs to a level that we could dine at, this was OUTSTANDING service. Thank you SO MUCH. My daughter had the jerk sliders and said they were very good, a bit too 'hot' for me but cooked juicy and beautiful. She had the beef short rib with some dietary modifications which were most cheerfully made. I had the Thai Noodle Bowl with a small caesar salad and both were very delicious. It was 1/2 price for a bottle of wine on Tuesday so all in this was an amazing experience for us. Thank you to everyone involved in making this a special evening.

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          4. Viraj

            Toronto

            1 review

            5.0

            1 review

            Dined on 23 February 2025

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Fantastic service as always, the winter offering for Sunday is missing the omelette station but its still a great Sunday Brunch!

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          5. Gagan

            Toronto

            1 review

            5.0

            1 review

            Dined on 15 February 2025

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Service was quite good, Patty was our server and she was very welcoming. Food and Ambience was quite good, the place was underrated and definitely needs more attention. Worth trying

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          6. Maria

            Toronto

            7 reviews

            5.0

            7 reviews

            Dined on 14 February 2025

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Food and service were optimal. The valentine menu was awesome. I especially loved the lobster risotto. A great place to dine, inspitenof renovations.

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          7. Adam

            VIP

            Toronto

            11 reviews

            5.0

            11 reviews

            Dined on 12 February 2025

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Always love Hot House. The Winterlicious Menu was hearty and delectable.

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          8. Karen

            VIP

            Toronto

            9 reviews

            4.0

            9 reviews

            Dined on 9 February 2025

            1. Overall 4
            2. Food 4
            3. Service 4
            4. Ambience 4
            Hothouse is a very fun place to go … very welcome space for families.

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          9. Carolyn

            Orlando

            2 reviews

            3.0

            2 reviews

            Dined on 9 February 2025

            1. Overall 3
            2. Food 4
            3. Service 3
            4. Ambience 3
            The food was good. No complaints. The card on the table clearly states drip coffee and tea anre included with brunch on Sunday. When our waiter arrived, we asked which teas were included and he named about 6 different ones. On our bill we were charged for our 3 teas. When we asked why, he said the card was actually wrong and they are charging for coffee and tea while they are under renovation. Not sure what one has to do with the other. Not sure why he lied that 6 different teas were included and then charged us for tea. We felt this was rather shady and won’t return.

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          10. Margaret

            Toronto

            5 reviews

            5.0

            5 reviews

            Dined on 9 February 2025

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 4
            Called in to inquire foe special seating. Although they do not do reservation they did congratulate us on our anniversary. The seating could have been better as an area where there are larger groups. All in all a good place to come to . As well they did reach out to advise the day prior of the ongoing renovation and makes as aware what was not available while the renovations where taking place .

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          FAQs

          HOTHOUSE does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. HOTHOUSE also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 366-7800.

          HOTHOUSE is rated 4.5 stars by 2713 OpenTable diners.

          HOTHOUSE does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

          Make a booking

          2 people
          19:00

          Select a time

          Booked 19 times today
          Experiences are available.
          Google Map for HOTHOUSE

          35 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1T3

          Additional information

          • Phone number
            (416) 366-7800
          • Price
            CAN$30 and under
          • Cuisines
            International, Canadian, Contemporary American
          • Hours of Operation
            Mon–Thu 11:30–20:30 Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat 09:30–21:30 Sun 10:00–20:30 Breakfast Sat 09:30–15:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–17:00 Sat 15:30–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 15:30–21:30 Sun 15:30–20:30
          • Dress code
            Smart Casual
          • Parking details
            Paid Parking underground garage next door called INDIGO - $8 on evenings and weekends. There is also a GREEN P at the bottom of the Esplanade if you prefer.
          • Payment Options
            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
          • Executive Chef
            Shane Carruthers
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