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Aera, Toronto, ON

Aera

4.4
4.4
992 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 105 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 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 258-5207
  • Website
    https://aerarestaurant.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    8 Spadina Ave. suite 3800, Toronto, ON M5V 2H6
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    Jan 17, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025
    Mon - Fri - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    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

    Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 13, 2025
    Sun - Wed - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,Thu - Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    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’

    Feb 15, 2025 only
    Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    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.

Menu

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What 992 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

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" and an "amazing ambiance," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests frequently praise the "incredible service" and "delicious food," particularly the sushi and sashimi. While some find the menu options limited, the breathtaking cityscape and attentive staff create a memorable dining experience.

993 Reviews

  1. Zara

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing! I tried the Tuna Tartare, the Smoked Salmon Sushi for starters. For mains I had the dry-aged beef burger and the rose rigatoncini. For dessert I had lava cake and sticky toffee cake. I rate all the food 10/10 and the service was top tier. Definitely recommend

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  2. Felix

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing to have dinner with the CN Tower, the view is so beautiful.

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  3. Lauren

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Milan was incredible, professional, and seamless in service

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  4. Julia

    VIP

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We came for a bday celebration. Was unaware of the pay for seats view . If you want to sit by the window for a view and nicer atmosphere- you need to pay for those seats. I did not know - I made my reservation in advance and even wrote in my notes that i wanted a view and if not possible to call me. No one called. I received an email , a few hours before with a link to pay per seats option- but it was too late to buy. They gave us the worst seats / my hair smelled like food from the kitchen as we were right beside the kitchen. The Worst seats ever - even though there were many tables available. Food was excellent and good portions. Our servicer was really nice. Food was quick. The winterlicious was very good. The team that made the selection did a good job putting it together. But, the host and front staff need to read the reservations; call or information guests of the pay for seats option before reservation date. Once again to all my viewers - you need to pay a fee to have a table by any window.

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  5. Michael

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was great and very attentive to our needs. The seats at the counter where we sat gave us a little bit of a chefs table experience and would recommend it to anyone. Sit on the side closer to the kitchen pass and watch all the delicious food come out.

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  6. armin

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Alex as our server. He did a great job explaining everything and serving us. Very nice person. Knows what he is doing. Loved the sushi counter, able to see the kitchen work hard. Working at the Keg-Steakhouse myself, kitchen staff can go through hectic rushes but they seemed very calm and organized. Props to them. Undercooked the medium steak for my girlfriend, brought out rare but thats okay, they cooked it up very fast for us and brought it back amazingly. Great plating with garnish, loved the cuisine style.

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  7. Paulina

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and stunning view! Service was also great!

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  8. Kateryna

    VIP

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was top-notch. Our waiter, was very attentive. The ambiance was perfect for a relaxing evening out. Food was okay

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  9. MasonCash

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely lunch at Aera this week. Sushi was incredible. Staff are warm and welcoming. Quite a treat!

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  10. Pratheek

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good, but not great. Everything else on the other hand was great

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FAQs

Aera is rated 4.4 stars by 992 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 105 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 />
  • Neighbourhood
    King West
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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
  • Website
    https://aerarestaurant.com/
  • 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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