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Dinner Table - Alobar Downtown, Toronto, ON

Alobar Downtown

4.7
4.7
168 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 10 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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Canadian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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

    $85.00 - $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

    $58.00 - $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.

Private dining

What 168 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!

168 Reviews
  1. JoanneM

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a party of 3 - our cocktails did not all arrive at the same time. We did receive a complimentary bread order for the delay but also had an appetizer mixup as well. The restaurant is loud ( hard to hear each other talk ) but some people may not mind this. The Ceasar salad was good - (the beet salad too much vinaigrette ). Wines were over priced and not a great ‘by the glass’ selection. Overall the experience was OK but not what we expected.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first experience- we loved it. Excellent and attentive service.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot! Excellent food, excellent service - I would recommend to a friend.
    Alobar DowntownResponded 4 days ago
    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 do not take your vote of confidence lightly! We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience.

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  4. chantal VIP

    Montreal5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vince was absolutely fantastic, every recommendation was outstanding!
    Alobar DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    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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  5. Tom VIP

    Calgary1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our entrees were heavily over seasoned and tasted purely of salt.
    Alobar DowntownResponded 4 days ago
    Dear, Tom. Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts from your visit, and we're sorry to hear about your experience with our dishes and apologize for any inconvenience caused. We have taken your concerns to our chefs and will be working internally to address this issue. To better understand your experience and perhaps discover if there was a possible solution could you please contact us directly? We would like to discuss this matter further and make things right. We value your feedback and hope for the opportunity to regain your trust.

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  6. Dave

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 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 on March 8, 2025
    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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  7. Allison

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 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 on March 8, 2025
    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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  8. maria

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 26, 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 on March 8, 2025
    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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  9. Saranda VIP

    Ottawa10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 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 February 22, 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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  10. Nicolas

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 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 February 18, 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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FAQs

Alobar Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 10 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 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Kriss & Matthew Gimblett
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