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The Carbon Bar, Toronto, ON

The Carbon Bar

4.7
4.7
1777 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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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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
  • Website
    http://www.thecarbonbar.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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
  • Location
    99 Queen St East, Toronto, ON M5C 1S2
  • 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

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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.
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  • 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

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What 1,777 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

1,777 Reviews

  1. Jeremy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food. Cocktails are some of the best in the city.

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  2. Pearce

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the experience menu! Great variety of food and we left full.
    The Carbon BarResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the review Pearce! I am happy that you enjoyed your visit with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  3. Annie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at the carbon bar. Excellent service, we both really enjoyed our food and drinks. Highly recommend!

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  4. Shawna

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    the experience at carbon bar previously has always been really good but not quite there this visit . The food came luke warm and had a overwhelming smoke flavour , it was hard to taste the meat . In terms of service it was the usual , our waiter was very kind and attentive . The restaurant was not very busy for friday , but had a few large parties that were very loud , expected during the holidays .
    The Carbon BarResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Shawna, Thank you for the review and the feedback provided. I'm sorry that your most recent visit wasn't to the standard that you have come to expect at The Carbon Bar. Next time you are planning on dining with us please email me at kayvan@thecarbonbar.ca, I will set up your reservation and ensure that you have a great experience! Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you, Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  5. Joel

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic (albeit on the spendy side), the ambiance is cool and I love the industrial vibe, but I wouldn’t return. We had the jalapeño poppers which were really good, my wife had the 12oz ribeye steak (which was fantastic and cooked to perfection) and I had the brisket, also very good. My fries were WAAAAY overcooked tho. Also was disappointed at the lack of veggie options…it was basically collard greens, fries or Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were really good. Also we wanted a bottle of Primativo but they didn’t have it in stock…you’d think they’d be prepared on a Friday night. Oh well the Cannonball was an acceptable alternative. But the waitress was horrible. She completely forgot about us. It took forever for her to take our appetizer order, and when she finally did, she didn’t come back to take our order for the entrees until well after we finished our appetizer, which also came out slow. We were there over 2h and only ordered an appetizer, 2 mains and a bottle of wine. It was kind of ridiculous that it took so long.
    The Carbon BarResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Joel, Thank you for the review and the feedback. I am very sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the service on your visit. This is definitely not our standard, and I'm sad that it affected your experience with us. If you have a moment, could you please send me an email at kayvan@thecarbonbar.ca? I would be grateful to talk with you further and to have the opportunity to invite you back to make things right. Thank you, Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  6. Priya

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really loved the dinner last night with my Dad. The only complaint is that the noise was so loud. It felt like we had to yell to talk to one another. The dessert could be more substantial, we were stuffed but the end you’re served tiny two bites. It didn’t seem to follow the trend with the other courses.
    The Carbon BarResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Priya, thank you for the 5 Star review. I'm happy that you had a great visit with your dad! Sorry that it was a little loud, I know we were very busy with lots of large groups and Christmas parties. Hopefully we will see you again soon in the new year! Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  7. Cathy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days 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.
    The Carbon BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 Star review Cathy! I'm glad that you were able to enjoy our happy hour, and that your food and service were great. We look forward to seeing you again! Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  8. Emma

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    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 on December 10, 2024
    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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  9. John

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    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 on December 10, 2024
    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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  10. Gord

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent bbq restaurant, pleasantly surprised with our dining experience. Would highly recommend.
    The Carbon BarResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the review Gord! I am happy that you had a great experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. 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 1777 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 27 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
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.thecarbonbar.ca/
  • 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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