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Dinner Table - Alobar Downtown, Toronto, ON

Alobar Downtown

4.7
4.7
164 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Alobar Downtown is nestled in the heart of Toronto's bustling Financial District. Alobar Downtown offers revelry in the bar and lounge and warmth in the dining room, both featuring menus from Michelin-starred chef Patrick Kriss. World class wines are displayed as a centrepiece to pair with choice seafood, grilled fish and prime chops. All served with genuine hospitality.

Join us for happy hour on weekdays from 2:30pm to 5:30pm in our bar, lounge, and heated patio.

Alobar Downtown's menu is inspired by the classic steakhouse, expanding upon the offerings at our sister location, Michelin Recommended Alobar Yorkville.

For groups of 11+, please book our Group Dining, Family Style Experience or contact us at info@alobardowntown.com.

For groups larger than 8 guests, we are unable to provide individualized bills, however we are able to process as many payments as required.

Pre-game - pre-theatre - pre-show - private events - lunch - happy hour

2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Private dining

Private dining

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Canadian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Kriss & Matthew Gimblett

Experiences

  • Group Dining | Family Style Menu

    CA$85.00 - CA$125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Available for groups of 11 to 18 guests. Let our team cook for your group and indulge in a carefully curated two or three course family style sharing menu, featuring seasonal favourites from our à la carte offerings! Please inform our team of any dietary restrictions within your group in advance and we will curate your experience accordingly.
  • Group Dining | Plated Menu

    CA$58.00 - CA$72.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a curated dining experience with our group Lunch Prix Fixe Menu, a thoughtfully crafted selection of our a la carte dishes that showcase the best of our seasonal ingredients and most popular items. Our prix fixe menu offers a multi-course selection featuring appetizers, entrées, and optional dessert. Guests can choose from a selection of exquisite dishes tailored to their preferences, with options for vegetarian, seafood, and premium cuts of meat. Please inform our team of any dietary restrictions within your group in advance and we will curate your experience accordingly. Reserve your table now and savor a refined dining experience with us at lunch.

What 164 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Good for business meals

  • Old Toronto

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alobar Downtown offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "superb service." The atmosphere is lively, ideal for both happy hours and special occasions. Patrons rave about standout dishes like the "beef carpaccio" and "tiger prawns," complemented by an "impressive wine selection." A must-visit spot!

164 Reviews
  1. chantal VIP

    Montreal5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vince was absolutely fantastic, every recommendation was outstanding!
    Alobar DowntownResponded today
    Thank you so much Chantal for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant. We will pass your kind words along to Vince, we're to hear you think he is as fantastic as we do! We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!

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  2. Tom VIP

    Calgary1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our entrees were heavily over seasoned and tasted purely of salt.

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  3. Dave

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of Toronto's gems! Delicious food - not one single dish had any flaws!
    Alobar DowntownResponded 3 days ago
    Dear, Dave. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown and we thank you for naming us one of the the many gems of Torontos restaurants! We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!

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  4. Allison

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive. Our waiter was great, very knowledgeable of the menu and wine list. Great atmosphere and fantastic food. I would 100% return and recommend this to anyone looking for a fantastic meal
    Alobar DowntownResponded 3 days ago
    Dear, Alison. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant and thank you for the time to write such a lovely review! Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown and especially your server Anthony. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable memorable experience!

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  5. maria

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was better than the food - attentive and read social ques. The menu is very lack lustre. I expected more. I've been to upscale cafeteria's in Europe that had more ambience, more selection and overall offered better value. I think Alobar leverages the Alo name and brand. Its a wasted opportunity to do so much more. I won't be revisiting for business or pleasure. And I'd need a lot of convincing to go to any Alo branded restaurants. Toronto has such an amazing selection of restaurants, there are many others worth exploring.
    Alobar DowntownResponded 3 days ago
    Dear, Maria. Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. To help us improve further, could you please provide more details about your visit or specific aspects that you felt could have been better regarding the ambiance? Your insights are valuable to us and will assist us in delivering an even better dining experience. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

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  6. Saranda VIP

    Ottawa10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good but unfortunately very salty overall! Had a couple apps and a pasta each, and the salt was the main taste
    Alobar DowntownResponded on 22 February 2025
    Dear, Saranda. Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We apologize that your dishes were over-seasoned and we have taken your experience to our chefs to avoid this for future guests. Your insights are valuable to us and will assist us in delivering an even better dining experience. Thank you again for your feedback - we hope for the opportunity to host you again and provide a better food experience!

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  7. Nicolas

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional dining experience. Impeccable service, stunning presentation, and incredible food. The wine pairing is a must-try. Highly recommended!
    Alobar DowntownResponded on 18 February 2025
    Dear, Nicolas. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!

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  8. Chris

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived for on time for our reservation, but there seemed to be some confusion about where we would be seated for several minutes. We were sat at the bar, not a huge issue, but there was no indication it would be bar seating when booking and I had expected a table. We are ok with bar seating so no real issue and it was comfortable. The bar area is not particularly special and the lighting is a bit cold. Service was good, the initial bar tender didn’t really seem very interested, but the chap who ultimately served us was very attentive and pleasant. The food was on point, highlights were the charred hamachi and A5 Wagyu, both amazing and would order again. Overall a very good experience with a few minor comments, but that would not stop us visiting again soon.

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  9. Justas VIP

    Toronto92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience. Always solid. Seafood is fresh and service is top notch!
    Alobar DowntownResponded 3 days ago
    Dear, Justas. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown and we will pass them along to our chefs and servers! We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!

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  10. Sally

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambiance are always great at Alobar. The service is fantastic. There seems to be a bit confusion with reservation in the beginning but is just a small hiccup. Overall experience is very pleasant
    Alobar DowntownResponded on 22 February 2025
    Dear, Sally. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown and we're glad to hear that the confusion was quickly sorted and did not affect too greatly your time with us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!

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FAQs

Alobar Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 164 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Alobar Downtown

150 York St, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Canadian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Kriss & Matthew Gimblett
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