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Alobar Downtown, Toronto, ON

Alobar Downtown

4.6
4.6
130 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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-5.30pm. Available at our bar, lounge, and our covered and heated patio.

We feature live DJ sets Wednesdays through Saturdays starting at 5pm!

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.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Canadian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 368-6981
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Kriss & Matthew Gimblett
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (647) 368-6981
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    York St and Adelaide St W on the ground floor of the Medcan building.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Alobar Downtown is located steps away from Osgoode subway station, south east of Queen St. and University Ave.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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.
  • New Year's Eve Party 2025

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    10:00 p.m.
    Ring in the New Year in style at Alobar Downtown! Dance the night away and raise a complimentary glass of Champagne as the clock strikes midnight. On New Year’s Eve, beginning at 10 pm, celebrate with us in the bar & lounge for a lively party with passed canapés, dancing, DJ sets, and a midnight Champagne toast priced at $75 per guest. Please reach out to info@alobardowntown.com with any questions.
    New Year's Eve Party 2025 photo

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Great for fine wines

  • Old Toronto

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alobar Downtown offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food" and a lively atmosphere. Guests praise the "amazing service" and creative cocktails. While some found the noise levels high and prices steep, the quality of ingredients and skilled preparation shine. It's perfect for business lunches, happy hours, or special occasions.

130 Reviews
  1. Edelyn

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was lacking. My friend ordered a glass of dealcoholized Chardonnay and we had to remind 3 different people for it. One brought the glass. Another got the waiter. The third person came and brought the wrong chardonnay (with alcohol). Thankfully I read the bottle after my friend already tasted it. They finally brought it. This was by the time we already had our main dish... I don't know who was our server as we probably saw 4 different people. It took really long to be attended to. Took even longer to get the bill. My new York steak was delicious though. Mushrooms and broccolini were good too. The food was the only saving thing from this experience

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  2. Drew

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Showed up with a miscalculated reservation 4 people to 6. Staff uninterested in helping solve. Seemed like we were a nuisance as a small corporate group. Financial service firm who would use for lunches/cocktails. It probably doesn’t matter but we would unlikely to return. Cocktails okay. Ambience good. Staff hospitality not good.

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  3. Pietro John

    VIP

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant: loved the seafood and the iberico pork chop is succulent!

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  4. Nathalie

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Alobar for dinner before a show at Scotiabank Arena. The whole experience was amazing, with our meal being the star. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Steven

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great salads, seafood and STEAKS! Disappointed they do not have Cesar drinks though… simple add to the drink menu!

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  6. Charlotte

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing vibe! Great good, great people! Will be back soon:)

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  7. Ijade

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At was a lovely spot for dinner. Great service, amazing food and a central location.
    Alobar DowntownResponded on December 9, 2024
    Dear, Ijade. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are very much 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. Jay

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is consistently delicious. Cocktails are lovely and service is outstanding.

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  9. Lianne

    VIP

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beet salad and sirloin were great! Duck was crispy but the accompanying pasta lacked a bit of flavour for me. The bread was a bit hard which was a shame because it’s always been perfect other times I have come (perhaps just an off night). Our waitress was wonderful as well as the other staff ❤️
    Alobar DowntownResponded on December 3, 2024
    Dear, Lianne. Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us and are happy to hear that you enjoyed our beet salad and sirloin! We will pass along your kind words to our team as well. We are, however, saddened to hear that the bread and pasta was not up standard. We have brought your concerns to the kitchen and will be addressing them internally. We appreciate your insight and thank you for sharing your experience. We hope that we are able to host you again in the future and resolve the missteps you thoughtfully addressed!

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  10. Laura

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very nice. The biggest problem was the service. No sooner than we received our drinks than dinner was served. We felt very rushed. This was a special occasion meal and we were in-and-out in an hour. Not the way to serve at an upscale restaurant. Disappointed.
    Alobar DowntownResponded on December 3, 2024
    Dear, Laura. Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We apologize for the speed at which your meal progressed and that we did not recognize your want to take your time for your special occasion. To help us improve further, could you please provide more details about your visit or any other aspects you felt contributed to your experience? Your insights are valuable to us and will assist us in delivering an improved dining experience. We apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused and look forward to hearing from you soon.

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FAQs

Alobar Downtown is rated 4.6 stars by 130 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 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Alobar Downtown

150 York St, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    York St and Adelaide St W on the ground floor of the Medcan building.
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Canadian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Alobar Downtown is located steps away from Osgoode subway station, south east of Queen St. and University Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Kriss & Matthew Gimblett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Phone number
    (647) 368-6981
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (647) 368-6981
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