TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Toronto - Updated November 2024

El Catrin

80/100 (18706 ratings)

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"Celebrated my Girlfriends birthday there last night and we loved the place. Great food. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the tuna tostada dish..."

Jesse Shields

"After googling best margaritas in Toronto this place came up and it did deliver. The food and drinks were pretty good and the service was nothing..."

Victoria Henriquez

"Waitress recommended Horchata Colada after she patiently listened how I like my drink to be. It was amazing! I loved the drink! Music was good there..."

Chieko Yoshimoto

"Decided to try it out on a whim since we were at Distillery anyway. Was not disappointed. Having never eaten at an upscale Mexican restaurant before,..."

Chris Watts

"The food, the service, and of course the sangria was just amazing. The food was so well presented and yummy. Excellent couldn’t fault a thing, ..."

Lisa Shaw

"Incredible service and food! Our server was so knowledgeable that he even suggested drink pairings for our selections! I can’t wait to try more of..."

Bridget McLean

"Amazin food our server was Riccardo and he was amazing. Great atmosphere amazing..."

Krysten Melo

"One of the best restaurants out of Mexico where you can eat authentic Mexican food, me, a Mexican,..."

Carlos Molina

"Had a wonderful experience ~* the staff were courteous, knowledgeable, and of great humour. The ambience was incomparable . Our selections were made..."

Jan Di Leo

"Went there for girls’ night out... loved it! It’s beautiful!!! The margaritas were great, tacos al pastor so delicious, but my favourite was..."

Edith Gee

"Amazing food and drinks � but portions were really small. Good place to..."

Amrita Masih

"Great Mexican place!This restaurant has a cool vibe and atmosphere in the Distillery District of Toronto. You will definitely want to make..."

Ahana Bassi

"Had the world best Churros! Amazing 👌. I had a mojito with tacos and they both were..."

Preeti Abhinav Mishra

"Best Mexican place I have ever tried. I love the distillery district and El Catrin is the place to go for good food. We ordered the vegetarian, the..."

Christine

"every time you visit El catrin, you are bound to get a waiting if you have not booked a table in advance. If you get a table at walk in without..."

Mohit Garg

"O El Catrin, situado no Distillery District, conjuga uma decoração fantástica, um serviço de excelência (porventura a sala mais bem gerida que..."

Pedro Póvoa

"My server (Anthony) was an absolute darling, serving me with warmth and candour. He helped me decide on the perfect drink - the Mayan, which is sooo..."

Gurpreet Somal

"Really enjoyed the decor and atmosphere. The tequila and mezcal selection was impressive. Service staff were attentive and helpful even though the..."

Marie-Eve Giguère

"An absolutely amazing experience for me for my birthday dinner. My all time favourites were the the elaborate, yet highly authentic decor all around..."

Angela Fazio

"Very enjoyable restaurant, we sat outside as the weather permitted it. The music was great and the ambience jolly. However , one thing that needs to..."

Patyl Astrid

"Torontonians love patios during the summer and El Catrin, located in the Distillery District, has one of the best patios. It’s cheery and spacious,..."

Gastro World

"I visited El Catrin for Saturday Morning brunch with friends. The patio is BEAUTIFUL and the restaurant inside is even more gorgeous - they have some..."

NikiTheFoodie

"The wait for this place without reservations is long. Looking at 45mins+. But once seated, food comes out really fast. Drinks and food are amazing..."

MooMoo

"I was looking for good Mexican restaurant for many years. A friend recommended it to me. I went on Friday night on a date with my husband. There was..."

Katia S

"I had a wonderful meal here. The Mexican food is very authentic (according to my Mexican friend). The food is served as tapas style so it is meant..."

Chocolove.88

"AMAZING AMBIANCEIn town for only two nights and so glad a local recommended El Catrin to us for dinner! Sat outside around the fire pit for a..."

Lisa Sterr

"Killer ambiance, beautiful interio, excellent patio, in one work a must visit place in Toronto.. food is good their shrimp taco is excellent...."

Pinchofbong

"This is easily the most beautiful restaurant I've been too! The ambience is amazing. The food menu is a lil difficult to understand for someone who..."

Rini Zachariah

"I've had a lovely start to the Summer so far, and I'm finally back home for a week before I'm heading off again. It's been nice to have some time..."

LUXOMME

"Love the ambience. Got ourselves a table near the fire pit. A chill in the air with the warmth of the fire I fell in love with this place instantly...."

Rujuta Agate

"Excellent place! The staff was very flexible with me moving tables (too sunny to handle) and was quick to serve. Phenomenal food as well! I ordered..."

Isidora

"This was by far my favorite mexican restaurant. Awesome decoration inside out. The service is relaxed but sharp when needed. And the food is amazing...."

João Ramalhete

"We had mini vegetariano burrito and Pollo con mole. Great blend of all the species. Great service and staff. The patio ambience is just awesome. We..."

Rathod Nidul

"I had lunch on a sunny hot afternoon when a hot taco and cool mojito are the perfect combo my friend and I ordered the fish tac i s. They were good..."

Linda Matarasso

"Top notch guac and margaritas! They make the guacamole right at the table. I had Heuvos Rancheros which was very tasty. Definitely..."

Sarra Smeaton

"Beautiful patio with heaters and a fire pit. Amazing Mexican food with a modern twist. Friendly and attentive service. They will bring a blanket..."

Nadege Kelechian Vergura

"Mexican tapas with that Distillery District sophistication. At night, this restaurant's fantastic interior comes alive with vibrant fiesta-like..."

Abby N.

"Great atmosphere and music. Fun place to have a few drinks and snacks. Mojitos are fantastic as is the guacamole. We had ours with a side of..."

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"Very cool decor, awesome French toast with mango butter (delish!), can't go wrong with the tacos. I tried the ceviche for my 2nd trip and I wasn't..."

Ornila Rahman

"Great atmosphere great food, drinks are on point. Guacamole is mashed table side to your liking (chunky or smooth). Service lagged a little towards..."

Jay

"Came for brunch a few weeks ago when my sister was in town. We sat on the patio even though it was November and the heat lamps were suprisingly hot..."

Gabrielle Peyton

"We visited El Catrin last night after wandering around the Christmas Market. The staff were friendly and attentive. The décor and ambiance were..."

Brad Arbour

"This is a great place for tapas. The restaurant had a great vibe and the staff were very accommodating. I went with some friends and we decided to go..."

Cris

"If this review was based solely on decor, atmosphere and location, as well as service then it would be a solid 5/5. However, for a restaurant with so..."

Pardis Parhizgar

"Food was great! Portions are small but packed with lots of flavor. Eat outside on the patio, the atmosphere is not as good indoors. Patio is first..."

Daniel Nguyen

"Full marks on decor, drinks and service. Price and food (kind of important) bring it down a few notches. Be prepared to scramble in case of a..."

Alexander

"Probably our favourite restaurant ever! The coolest vibe and amazing food! A Mexican tapas style joint with high end tastes!Fresh guac made..."

Christine Martin

"I went here with my friends and we stayed in the patio. The place has a very nice ambiance that will make you want to go back. Their food was not the..."

Jojo G.

"Came here for my birthday, and after about a 40 minute wait in line with a cash bar, I will deffinately say it was worth it. Traditional Mexican..."

Stephen008

"Absolutely loved this place ! Its huge and buzzing with activity. Be prepared to wait for a table on most evenings . We chose to sit outside.. The..."

Dina Shah

"Dined at El Catrin last night based on a lot of recommendations. We started with the guac and tortilla chips and then the tuna ceviches. Our main..."

Tanisha

"If you haven't been, go NOW! Buried in the heart of the distillery district. The atmosphere is so much fun and the patio is beautiful. The food is..."

Amanda Morari

"Went here for Friday night dinner with a couple of girlfriends. Was able to make a reservation in advance. Food and service was great! Portions..."

ChristineT

"So, me and my girlfriends wanted to have a very relaxed sunday night and decided to go to El catrin. Full crowded but we had an amazing time, with..."

Krupali Mehta

"My girlfriends and I made an impromptu Sunday night plan, expecting a very casual mundane dinner but as we entered El Catrin it completely turned..."

Kéya Gaglani

"Great decor and ambiance. Food is excellent and consistently good quality. Had lunch during pan am games and it was the only time we didn't need a..."

Droakleysmith

"We hit the jackpot here. It was a beautiful day and this restaurant set in the beautiful, historic Distillery District has a huge outside patio..."

Marilyn R. Wilson

"Loved the patio and decor so pretty here!! Ceviche was OK , tortillas and homemade guac were delicious. Cant wait to go back . Definitely a patio..."

Gosha

"Its a great place to hang on a hot day with lots of seat on the patio and plenty of room inside. Beautiful decoration and nice ambiance to chill and..."

Al K

"We just went the other day with a large group and I've been thinking about how to best characterize the place without being..."

Steve

"A trip to Mexico! The food is authentic and so delicious. Spicy Caeser & Menta Pepino to start, followed by Huevos Rancheros & Huevos Cazuela, with..."

Fashionable Foodie TO

"Been here many a time and for the most part it's the atmosphere that keeps me coming back. The interior is one of the best in the city, especially in..."

Adam J.

"The atmosphere alone is something worth going back for. I've been to this restaurant every season of the year from patios lunches in summer to fall &..."

Khaleel Washington

"Always good. I love the atmosphere and we have brought family here from out of town since it has such a cool unique vibe to it. Chef Olivier always..."

Sb1234

"Had a great time!. It was the first time visit for me and my husband and we were pleased. Great food, great ambience. Food and drinks came on time..."

Aish.kumar

"Amazing guac! This place is great for sharing plates. Their selection of tacos is pretty good. I think what really makes this place is the ambiance...."

Shanelle Weir

"Awesome meal. Delicious. Try the crickets☺Excellent service and atmosphere. First patio meal this season. Outdoor heaters are fantastic...."

Melody MacPherson

"When they say small, they mean it..tasty though. Group of four - four apps, guac ok, nothing special, crab fritters were actually crab lollypops on..."

Snackingchick

"Great cocktails and some of the best margaritas I have tried. Loved the baja fish taco they were amazing. We also ordered one chicken taco which was..."

Tarun Bassi

"Nice place with great vibes. It's busy on weekends for sure, so you may have to wait at least half an hour for an outdoor table. Food was good but be..."

Preeti Gadgil

"The food and ambiance at this establishment was fantastic. Our server recommended great drink options - we loved the mulled wine and margaritas we..."

G M

"What a great experience from start to finish! I had booking issues so stopped by on my way home. They totally set me up. Had great food, amazing..."

Kirstie

"Ambience: 4.5; Drinks: 4; Food: 2.75; Service: 3 One should definitely visit for the feel, ambience and drinks. Do make sure you book the table well..."

Reema Joshi

"Great ambiance and decor, feels like you are transported to Mexico. The service was very attentive, we had a baby and our waitress Megan happily..."

Rebecca Zhang

"Went to this place for get together. The service is great, add to that great selection of cocktails. The gang loved the cocktail options. I was..."

Ravi Raj

Buster's Sea Cove

79/100 (1628 ratings)

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"Finally got a chance to try your food truck at the movie wardrobe sale in Toronto yesterday and was not disappointed. Ordered the lobster roll and..."

Jessica Rossi-Kedilerli

"The food here tasted so fresh and was cooked to perfection. That's the best grilled octopus I've ever had. I've had it all over the world and it's..."

Eric Marshall Bull

"Excellent seafood tacos the shrimp and octopus very taste and..."

Pat Carpignano

"Very delicious food in a special cool..."

Victoria Gam

"Best Po Boy in Toronto..."

Bruce Manning

"Yummy!! One of the highlights of the St Lawrence..."

Chris Vanellis

"Amazing food every time!!!! well worth the drive down..."

Jeff Pollard

"You're just not going to find better seafood, prepared super fresh, anywhere in Toronto....and I don't care how much youre paying for it. Busters is..."

Brian Jakovina

"Ate Fish & Shrimp Tacos from their food truck at Riot Fest in Toronto! So..."

Katie Dunne

"Best Service ! Very Welcoming & will always eat there !! Best in..."

Jennifer Chareunvong

"Was at The Delicious Food Show and had The Lobster Roll. It was soooooooo good. The perfect roll and overflowing with lobster meat...."

Cathy Harvey

"DELICIOOOOOOOOUS Lobster roll..."

Noha Hazem

"I cannot find the right words to describe the food. there is only one way. Try..."

Tony Bet

"Top..."

Matti Syväluoto

"Way overpriced, but..."

Peter Knechtel

"just had a seafood orzo and it was AMAZING!! ... like the last 20 times or so... Love love love this..."

Aubrey Stephens

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Peter Petrovich

"Skip the Lobster Roll. Opt for the Shrimp Po'boy. Thank me later. House salad is average. Veggies are fresh. Definitely a must visit while in the..."

Ryan Abel

"Também no St. Lawrence Market, o Buster’s serve bom peixe e marisco na vertente mais fast food. Frito ou grelhado, é escolher entre fish & chips..."

Pedro Póvoa

"Lots of options to choose from. I got lucky there wasn't a long line in a Tuesday evening. I tried haddock on a bun and fried calamari. Food is..."

Mulla Ki Daud

"Buster’s Sea Cove di Pasar St. Lawrence ini menawarkan hidangan ikan segar setiap harinya. Ragam pilihan menu ikan bisa Anda pilih. Ada banyak..."

Bintang Rahmat Wananda

"After watching it on Eat Street (India episode on fox life channel), finally made it here. Went straight for the lobster roll as seen on TV. On..."

Mandeep Singh Loomba

"I'm a big fan of BSC not just because of the great food but mainly because of the way they sell it. Their in St Lawrence market and on Saturday..."

Rohit Dsouza

"Great fish and chips, reasonable price. Very long line in the afternoon during summer. There were at least lots of empty benches outside. Very..."

Rudolf Olah

"I have been to Buster's sea cove a few times already and it's only fair I write a review! Sitting in the heart of St. Lawrence market this little..."

Katie

"A very fun unassuming cart in the at Lawrence market. Hardly a place to sit but you can walk around the market with a massive carton of calamari and..."

SarahNOM

"Amazing sea food place in the St. Lawrence Market. Everything I have tried has been good. A must if you are in the area. Had the Halibut and chips..."

Jim

"Buster's Sea Cove by far has the best calamari in Toronto. Their fish and chips are also delicious. Though the line is usually long (as it is an..."

V Channa M Potter

"One of my favourite lunch places. Expect long lines but they move pretty quick. Hallibut on a bun is amazing. All of the fish and ingredients are..."

Bucajack

"I absolutely LOVED this place! A must for every sea food fan (and a must for good lovers too)! Don't let the cue put you off, they are very organized..."

Duha

"Amazing fresh seafood! To be honest I haven't had anything grilled from here because of all of the amazing deep fried options!The grilled..."

Salsadreea

"Buster's has been a lunch favorite for a long time. If you arrive at noon, be prepared for super-long line-ups; it's well worth the wait though. I..."

Julie Turner

"The $13 Lobster Roll was delicious and would have been worth every penny had they made it a little..."

Jamaal

"Return visit. Great fresh seafood. Ordered the grilled calamari and lobster bisque. Both were well prepared. Though soup service was slow the cooking..."

Kyzr808

"Loved it. The sandwiches are unforgettable. Loved every bite. I would go there every day if I live close..."

Food Lover

"Just got grilled salmon sandwich. Awesome. Delicious. Salmon serving size was very generous. Definitely a treat and excellent value for money and..."

Aftab

"Lunch at the market. Grilled calamari, green salad and a Diet Coke. A perfect light lunch on a sunny afternoon in Toronto. Visited last week and am..."

Kirsten

"Fresh Seafood. Pros:- Fresh Fish... FRESH!- Fish sandwiches are awesome. Onion rings are greatCons:- Fries are..."

JP

"Had the grilled squid as all recommended with salad. Was worried it might not be enough but the portion was HUGE! Tasted so fresh and perfectly..."

Jackiecakes

"Fish sandwich a staple Something they do with the bread it's amazing and the fish is done perfect Great..."

Andrew Chalmers

"Highly recommended. Can't decide which version of their calamari I enjoy more - deep fried or grilled on a bed of garlic oil infused basmati..."

Nes

"The Halibut on a bun and the Orzo are our favorites, but given to lines, I'd be surprised if there were anything on the menu that wasn't..."

Nic Morgan

"An absolute must..."

Liam Wilson

"Great spot to be in the summertime is the St.Lawrence Market. Buster's is an awesome place to grab fresh seafood. The most is always busy, usually a..."

ELectronik_funK

"Best breakfast in Toronto. Omelettes are fresh and made to perfection. Guys seem to take pride in work and ingredients. Thanks to all at..."

Tara Lyons

"The fish sandwich is near perfection. I would put it up there as one of the top sandwiches in the city ... On par with the Schnitzl Queen. Fries are..."

PT

"I have been wanting to try Buster’s Sea Cove for over a year now. Their food truck had always eclipsed me, but it was their market location that I..."

Candice C

"Buster's was the first seafood food truck in Toronto and is famous for their lobster rolls and seafood tacos. At this location in St. Lawrence, they..."

Doreen

"The first bite was an explosion of the sea! The fillet of fish was soft, tender and moist, almost breaking apart when bitten into. The char of the..."

Allericcaneat

"I decided to get the Crab Cake Sandwich, the sandwich was huge that I could only eat half of it. One thing that I love about Buster's is that they..."

Jyau

"I honestly don't think there's anything better than good seafood and when I found out Buster Sea Cove had a food truck that sold lobster rolls I had..."

Jyau

"I went for the Grilled Swordfish ($12.95) with fries (+ $1.25). It’s been awhile since I’ve had such fresh fish. Grilled perfectly it’s simple..."

Carmenhungry

"My brother and I split the lobster roll, which was served with a pickle and kettle chips, which was pretty delicious despite being served somewhat..."

Christine X2

"The sauce was light yet flavorful enough not to overpower the fresh natural flavor of the mussels and love how the lemon wedges was actually cooked..."

Vickie Cheung

"Buster's Sea Cove is my go to spot for all seafood cravings at St. Lawrence Market. Known for its excellent fish sandwiches, fried fish, curly fries..."

Foodies Inked

"Buster’s also has a few other options you wouldn’t expect from a takeout stand. Grilled swordfish, seafood bisque, rainbow trout, even octopus to..."

TOFoodReviews

"Buster’s Sea Cove in the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto is very very popular and there are always long lines on Saturdays. Even though the line is..."

Foodology.ca

"The only down side to this place is that it's always packed for lunch. But the food here totally makes up for it. You simply cannot go wrong with..."

I Will Travel

"I give Buster's a high score for its freshness, portions, and service.Its no wonder this place has crazy line-ups on the weekends - its..."

Brian

"Buster's Sea Cove - Buster's is domiciled inside St. Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto. You won't miss this place as it is quite evident due to..."

JP Nunez

"Great seafood salads. I know people go here for crab cakes, and fish & chips. The swordfish salad is incredible, and they are sourcing..."

Anup Rao

"One of the more popular food establishments in the St. Lawrence market, this seafood professional whips out fantastic tacos and meals be it lobster..."

Kelvin F

"Several weeks ago I was at the St. Lawrence Market for a jam making class. After the class I had a few hours to kill and chose to walk around the..."

Itanni Betancourt

"Love love love this place! Its sooo busy at lunch so im usually eating there just before it starts getting packed. Wish there was more seating inside..."

Adventuress Heart

"I got the PoBoy Shrimp Sandwich!Oh MY GOD!It was like my mouth went to Atlantic heaven.The bread was not too soft not hard,..."

Nalinie Singh

"A must-try in St.Lawrence market! Amazing seafood and so many choices. I love the fish sandwiches with the fish of your choice. The bisques and..."

Jenny

"The Clam Chowder at Buster’s Sea Cove (St. Lawrence Market) is so good that I find myself halfway through before I remember to snap a picture...."

Toronto Food Blog

"I like this place because of its fair amount of items in the menu despite having just a small spot in St. Lawrence Market. There's always line but it..."

Loredana Matarazzo

"Every good thing that people usually say about this place is probably true. Buster's is always busy and they're always churning out awesome sea food...."

KS

"I love it! They have such amazing quality in their food. You can tell they care so much about what they are serving. 💕 the service is great! They..."

Shanny Roams

"Awesome food, plenty of gluten free options with a dedicated fryer. Can pick fish type and batter type. Fish and chips were great, the coleslaw was..."

Marsh Mellowman

"I'll definitely come back to try more of their shrimp options. We ordered a battered cod taco and a grilled shrimp taco, a tiger shrimp po'boy, and..."

Carlo Franco

"Favourite spot to get fish and chips in Toronto. The fish is so fresh and yes can be pricey but worth every penny. You have the option of a..."

Laila PT

"Went last night and it was great. Had a Caesar salad and some haddock and chips and it was all pretty incredible. I read some awful reviews on here..."

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