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The Carbon Bar, Toronto, ON

The Carbon Bar

4.7
4.7
1770 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Carbon Bar:
Where fun-loving aficionado’s, gourmands and bon vivants meet to share un-pretentious snacks, plates and platters delivered with impeccable hospitality in a space inspired by the storied past of a rock’n’roll discotheque, an upstart TV station and a media giant’s studio.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Barbecue, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 947-7000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kris Hansen
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private dining options, perfect for any occasion from corporate events to social gatherings. Our team at The Carbon Bar love hosting and we have one of the greatest venues for it.
  • Private party contact
    Alexandra Strona: (416) 947-7000
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    Church St
  • Parking details
    A few in a couple block radius. Green P by St. Michaels hospital, Private lot on Church south of Richmond, Private lot on Queen and Jarvis.
  • Public transit
    Nearest Street Car stops: Queen Street East and Church <br />Subway: Queen
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • December Luncheons

    $55.00 per person

    Dec 3, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024
    Join Us for a Special December Lunch – $55 This December, we invite you to indulge in a delicious three-course lunch, specially curated for those seeking a flavourful and quick dining experience. Perfect for a midday escape, our seasonal menu offers a selection of appetizers, entrees, and desserts that highlight the best of the season's ingredients. Relax in a warm, festive atmosphere while enjoying a meal designed to satisfy in just the right amount of time. Whether you're taking a break from holiday shopping or gathering with colleagues, this three-course experience is the perfect way to treat yourself this season. At just $55 per guest, it's an invitation to savour, enjoy, and celebrate the holiday spirit with every bite.
    December Luncheons photo
  • The Experience Menu - 4 courses

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Groups of 9 or more are required to dine on our set "Experience" menu. Join us for a 4-course meal that will impress you and leave you satisfied. We start off our menu with Korean fried cauliflower and blistered shishito peppers. Following this comes our smoked bacon Caesar and salmon tartare. Next is our "Pitmaster Platter" which includes; brisket, burnt ends, St. Louis style pork ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeno sausage, and fried chicken. Accompanied with collard greens, coleslaw, pickles and crispy french fries. Finally, we serve you a delicious dessert platter of brownie bites, banoffee pie, caramel popcorn, candied bananas and a drizzle of caramel.
    The Experience Menu - 4 courses photo
  • The Experience plus Seafood - 4 courses

    $99.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Carbon Bar Experience ($99/person) offers a delectable and flavoursome tasting of our à la carte menu served to elevate and curate an unforgettable dining experience at The Carbon Bar. All items on the fixed menus will be served to you and your guests, family-style, where all plates are designed to be shared amongst the group. Please let us know if there are any allergies or dietary restrictions that we should be made aware of as the menus can be modified to accommodate accordingly. Please note that the participation of the entire group is required.
    The Experience plus Seafood - 4 courses photo

What 1,770 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Contemporary American

  • Old Toronto

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Carbon Bar in Toronto is a "standout spot" for BBQ enthusiasts and cocktail lovers. Guests rave about the "amazing brisket" and "stellar service." The ambiance is both "energetic and poised," making it perfect for special occasions. While it's a bit pricey, the portions are generous and the experience is well worth it.

1,770 Reviews
  1. Cathy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We got there early enough to take advantage of happy hour and had some oysters and brisket sliders that were excellent. The meals were very generous. I had ribs that were very good. We sat at the bar and the server was very attentive and pleasant. Bar stools were a bit slippery but that was the only negative.

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  2. Emma

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, cool vibe, service to turnaround on the drinks and food was slow- it was not a full house. Just don’t book on a night where you need to be anywhere after by a specific time.
    The Carbon BarResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Emma, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! Im sorry to hear that food and drinks came out a little slow on your visit, but happy to hear that overall you had a good visit with us. We hope to see you again soon. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  3. John

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasting experience was perfect, a lot of food, and variety
    The Carbon BarResponded 2 days ago
    Hi John, I am happy that you enjoyed the experience on your visit, it's a great way to try a little bit of everything that we have to offer! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  4. Angela

    Toronto

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Happy hour 10/10 value. Food is fantastic. A little loud but that just means it’s a popular place. Pricing is fantastic. Total gem. Will be back.
    The Carbon BarResponded on December 3, 2024
    I am happy to hear that you had a great time with us Angela, and you were able to enjoy our Happy Hour menu! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  5. Emily

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Carbon Bar! Everything from the relaxed ambiance of the restaurant to the drinks and food. This was our second visit this year. We chose Carbon Bar to celebrate our anniversary because we loved our first experience so much. We each got 2 cocktails, ordered the Smoked Bacon Cesar, Salmon Tartare, the Pitmaster Platter and Chocolate Mousse Cake. The Pitmaster Platter is our favourite. We boxed up the leftovers and it was just as delicious the next day.
    The Carbon BarResponded on December 4, 2024
    Thank you for the review Emily! I'm so happy that you chose to spend your special occasion with us, and that you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you next time. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  6. Olga

    Frankfurt

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere- great wine list - manager checked in with us making our experience feel more special. Will definitely go back and recommend!
    The Carbon BarResponded on December 3, 2024
    Thank you for the great review Olga! I'm happy that you enjoyed your visit with us, and that you were well taken care of. We look forward to seeing you again. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  7. Peter

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very convenient for show nights, great atmosphere, and food! We'll be back!
    The Carbon BarResponded on November 26, 2024
    Thank you for leaving us a 5 Star review Peter. I look forward to hearing from you to set up your next visit! Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  8. Heather

    Toronto

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t say we had one issue. We loved everything we ordered. The ceasar salad was excellent too. The brisket had such a distinct flavour and was so tender. The pork belly burnt ends were saucy and apple flavoured goodness. They have an unbelievable bourbon list. We loved sitting up at the bar. Wouldn’t sit anywhere else. Cheers
    The Carbon BarResponded on November 22, 2024
    Thank you for the great review Heather! I'm happy that you had a great visit with us, and that you were able to try and enjoy some of our extensive bourbon options. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  9. Carolyn

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here for my husband's birthday. We had the empanadas for a started, and they were really good. Unfortunately the mains were not good. I had the ribs and they were probably the worst ribs I ever ate. Extremely fatty and little flavor. Service wasn't great either. Our waitress never came back to the table after she gave us the meals and we wanted ketchup but she never came back until the meal was finished. We ordered dessert and they forgot about it and then brought it out when we were already finished our coffees. I was disappointed in the meal. Probably wouldn't return.
    The Carbon BarResponded on November 21, 2024
    Hi Carolyn, thank you for taking the time to leave detailed feedback about your visit. I am very sorry that your experience at The Carbon Bar wasn't up to your expectations, we will be reviewing this internally. When you have a moment could you please send me an email at kayvan@thecarbonbar.ca, I would like to be able to speak with you further about this - and would love the opportunity to invite you and your husband back to make things right. Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon, Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ismet waa great, very knowledgeable and had great suggestions
    The Carbon BarResponded on November 14, 2024
    Thank you for leaving us a review! I'm happy that Ismet was able to offer you some great suggestions on your visit. We look forward to seeing you again. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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FAQs

The Carbon Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Carbon Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 947-7000.

The Carbon Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1770 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 39 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Carbon Bar

99 Queen St East, Toronto, ON M5C 1S2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Church St
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Barbecue, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A few in a couple block radius. Green P by St. Michaels hospital, Private lot on Church south of Richmond, Private lot on Queen and Jarvis.
  • Public transit
    Nearest Street Car stops: Queen Street East and Church Subway: Queen
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kris Hansen
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (416) 947-7000
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private dining options, perfect for any occasion from corporate events to social gatherings. Our team at The Carbon Bar love hosting and we have one of the greatest venues for it.
  • Private party contact
    Alexandra Strona: (416) 947-7000
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