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Aera, Toronto, ON

Aera

4.4
4.4
967 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 93 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
A stylish steakhouse, sushi counter and cocktail bar with panoramic views of downtown Toronto, Aera celebrates the art of contemporary American cuisine. Presenting a range of superior steaks and chops, a seasonal raw bar, and creative reimaginings of beloved comfort dishes, Aera promises peak indulgence 38 floors above the city.

Please note that all reservations from 2:30–5pm from Monday to Friday, after 10pm from Monday to Wednesday, and after 11pm from Thursday to Saturday will be offered our bar bites menu. For our full à la carte lunch and dinner menus, please make a reservation during our regular dining hours.

For bottle-service, please contact us via aerarestaurant.com

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–15:00 Bar Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–02:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (647) 258-5207
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Binit Pandey
  • Private party facilities
    Elevating gastronomy to new heights, Aera features two spacious private dining spaces and a 4,500-square-foot open-air terrace. Bringing a fresh elegance to Toronto’s fine dining scene, Aera’s superior design and exquisite setting are the idyllic backdrop for intimate occasions, corporate gatherings, and lively celebrations.
  • Area
    King West
  • Cross Street
    The restaurant is located at Front Street and Spadina Avenue.<br />
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Accessible via the King and Spadina streetcar routes. The nearest subway station is Union.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Aera Lounge

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in late night sips and sky high views from our southwest corner on the 38th floor. Join us Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm and enjoy drinks and small bites with music from our weekly rotating DJ. Savour one of the city’s most picturesque spots for a romantic nightcap, after hours cocktail, or celebratory bubbles, and in case you get hungry, our shareable menu of bar bites makes for the perfect late night snack. Please note: bottle service requests can be made through our website (aerarestaurant.com).
  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Join us daily from 2:30–6pm and unwind with specially priced drinks as you soak in panoramic city views from our 38th floor oasis. Whether you’re seeking a midweek escape, a noteworthy meeting spot, or an easy excuse to indulge, our sky-high drink features take Happy Hour to new heights.
  • Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your next lunch with Aera’s menu of reinvented classics. Prepare for takeoff.

Offers

  • Half-Price Wine

    17 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025
    Mon - Fri - 11:30 - 14:30
    Long week? Relax and wine down during Friday lunch with the perfect pairing: an elevated lunch and 50% off wine by the bottle. From January 17 to March 28, enjoy half off all wines every Friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Whether you’re catching up with friends or starting your weekend adventures early, a bottle of wine is the perfect treat to end the week. Join us for this opportunity to sip, savour and save. Book your table today! Please note: This promotion will not be available during Winterlicious (Jan 31 & Feb 7).

    Half-Price Wine photo
  • Winterlicious

    31 Jan 2025 - 13 Feb 2025
    Sun - Wed - 11:30 - 14:30, 17:00 - 21:30,Thu - Sat - 11:30 - 14:30, 17:00 - 22:30
    From January 31 to February 13, enjoy sky-high indulgence with our $55 lunch and $75 dinner prix fixe menus. Packed with elevated classics like Chef Binit’s Roast Half Chicken or Dry-Aged Beef Burger, steakhouse favourites like an 8 oz Canadian AAA Striploin, and decadent sweets like our Chocolate Molten Lava Cake or Sticky Toffee Pudding, our Winterlicious menus pair perfectly with panoramic city views.

    Winterlicious photo
  • Valetine’s Day at Aera’

    15 Feb 2025 only
    Sat - 17:00 - 22:30
    This February 15, celebrate your love with a romantic evening at Aera, perched 38 floors above The Well with breathtaking views of Toronto. Starting at 5pm, indulge in a $130 multi-course prix fixe menu crafted by Executive Chef Binit Pandey, featuring exquisite dishes like Hamachi Crudo, Beef Tenderloin, and Chocolate Molten Lava Cake. Make it extra special with indulgent add-ons like caviar service, shaved black truffle, or The Well’s Iced Seafood Tower Royale. Treat yourself to an unforgettable Saturday night of love and luxury.

What 967 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Toronto

    Great for scenic views

  • Toronto

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aera offers "stunning views" of Toronto's skyline from the 38th floor, making it a picturesque dining destination. The "ambiance is perfect for a date" with a lively, modern style. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "great food," especially sushi. However, some note inconsistent service and high prices.

967 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    VIP

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic dinner with some friends. Emily, our server, was friendly, personable and professional. The food was delicious. Shared the scallops, tartar and pork belly. Especially enjoyed the stuffed chicken breast - large portion and super tasty.

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  2. Medina

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, ambience and service exceeded my expectations! Will definitely be coming back :)!

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  3. Maria Goretti

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I had requested a view as it was our anniversary instead in front on me was the back of a 5 story billboard

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  4. Brenda

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Brunch, although the menu is very simple it was delicious!

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  5. Nasim

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It should be noted by open table that there are tables in the restaurant with the CN tower view that can be reserved for a fee which are not available through open table but can be booked through restaurant website

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Jeffrey

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I took my wife here to celebrate her birthday. Service was slow. The martinis were small. The corn bread was delicious but the burrata salad was mediocre. I received my pork chop that was delicious but small. My wife received her order that was incorrect. They took it away and much later brought the same wrong order. By that time I had finished my meal and my wife wasn’t enjoying the evening so we didn’t have dessert. It’s unfortunate to have that experience when the venue is so nice.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Monica

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing experience at Aera last night! The food, drinks, and view were amazing! Service was a bit slow but there was one Asian server who was sooo sweet and on top of everything. I wish I got her name to personally call her out. Highly recommend!

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  8. Arnaud

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect !! Thanks Emily for your service and advices Too bad there was a private event with a lot of people making the place too noisy

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  9. Aaron

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife and I dine out often and have no problem spending money when the experience justifies it. Unfortunately, this restaurant failed to deliver on basic service despite offering high quality sushi. To start, we had made a reservation for my wife’s birthday, but there was no acknowledgment of the occasion. More on this in a bit… My wife ordered a basic gin sour that was poorly made and undrinkable. The drink sat on the table for 2.5hrs untouched, yet the waitress never checked in or offered to replace it—she didn’t even ask about it. 20 minutes after we finished our starters, we eyed down and called the waitress over to order our mains. She very rudely informed us that the kitchen is closing in 10minutes meanwhile we were never informed of the closing time ahead of time. Although we asked for our mains to be coursed out, the food was all dropped to our table at once creating yet another feeling of being rushed and overlooked. The manager did come around to fix this however. We were finally handed a dessert menu (hoping to order a dessert for my wife’s birthday) but were left completely ignored for 25 minutes. We flagged down a busy boy to get us the check so that we could get out of there. The waitress never returned to see us and someone else brought us the check. It’s truly disappointing because the food was actually very good, but the lack of service and attention made for a completely frustrating experience. We won’t be returning, and we certainly wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. There are plenty of places that offer both great food and great service, and this is not one of them

    3 people found this helpful

  10. Julie

    Southwest Florida

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not sure how anyone could write a bad review of this place. From the point of check in up until dessert, everything was impeccable. Our server was amazing, super sweet and very attentive. Her attention to detail was superb as well. Obviously you’re going to dine here for the view of Toronto and the CN building which was nothing short of what you would expect. Again, everyone was so kind to us and we loved our seating arrangements at the chef’s table. Great food, great service, worth every cent. 100% would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice date night or a cool way to see a beautiful view of Toronto.

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FAQs

Aera is rated 4.4 stars by 967 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 93 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aera

8 Spadina Ave. suite 3800, Toronto, ON M5V 2H6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The restaurant is located at Front Street and Spadina Avenue.<br />
  • Area
    King West
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–15:00 Bar Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–02:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Accessible via the King and Spadina streetcar routes. The nearest subway station is Union.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Binit Pandey
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (647) 258-5207
  • Private party facilities
    Elevating gastronomy to new heights, Aera features two spacious private dining spaces and a 4,500-square-foot open-air terrace. Bringing a fresh elegance to Toronto’s fine dining scene, Aera’s superior design and exquisite setting are the idyllic backdrop for intimate occasions, corporate gatherings, and lively celebrations.
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