Woods Restaurant & Bar

Name: Woods Restaurant & Bar
Address: 45 Colborne Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5E 1E3
Telephone: (416) 214-9918
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

1178 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

A truly Canadian experience showcasing superb Canadian wines, food, and hospitality. As elegant as it is natural, Woods Restaurant serves up seasonal, sustainable local ingredients in a space that is authentically rustic chic yet modern and beautifully lit. We bring the the landscape of the Canadian woods to your dining table. After dinner continue your experience with us at Pravda Vodka Bar. Ask for details.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, French, Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 214-9918
Website
http://www.woodsrestaurant.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
BITNA PARK
Private party facilities
Book your event with Woods and experience a truly unique evening. We can create menus specific to your event, arrange theme dinners and work within your budget. We also offer family-style and a la carte dining options.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (855) 374-7769

Location
45 Colborne Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1E3
Neighbourhood
Financial District
Cross Street
Church
Parking details
Various Green P lots in neighbourhood.Meter parking available along King St, Church St, Wellington St..
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Starter Lobster Bisque
With jumbo freshwater shrimp
Heirloom Beet Salad
Roasted assorted heirloom beets, goat cheese mousse, arugula, candied walnut citrus dressing
Scallops
Seared Diver scallops, carrot puree, crispy duck confit, braised pork belly, pickled carrot, crouton
Cold Smoked Ontario Elk Tartare
Quail egg yolk, foie dusted potato crisp and torched foie gras

Middle

Squash Ravioli
House made mascarpone cheese and squash filling, spinach, mushrooms, walnuts

Mains

Smoked Tofu
Smoked tofu, marinated temph, roast winter vegetables, crispy kale
Pickerel
Cauliflower rice, kale, cured roe, bell pepper coulis, basil pesto, cashew, crushed caper beurre blanc
Braised Bison Short Rib
Mashed potatoes, roasted winter vegetables, natural reduction
Pan Roasted Elk
Roasted sun choke tortellini, parsnip puree, crispy oyster mushrooms, pan jus
Rack of Wild Boar
Apple cider brined Wild Boar, compressed apple and radicchio salad with apple cider vinaigrette, nectarine compote, wild boar bacon mashed potato

Dessert

CHEESECAKE
Blueberry compote
SMORE’S
House whipped toasted marshmallow, Chocolate mousse graham cracker bar

What 1,178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Old Toronto
Great for live music
Old Toronto
Neighbourhood gem
Old Toronto
Romantic
Old Toronto
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Woods Restaurant & Bar in Toronto delights with its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." The sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere and unique Canadian cuisine create a memorable dining experience. Standout dishes include the cold smoked elk tartare and wild boar. The attentive staff often go above and beyond, making celebrations truly special.

1,178 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Part 1 getting seated Valentine's dinner. Arrived 30 min prior to reservation. Seated in front of main door with cold draft even though there were tables available inside and restaurant never fully occupied. Server said we could start at that table and when another became available we would be moved. Didn't relish the thought of having our meal interrupted to get up and move so we just ordered drinks which never came. We were then seated beside a 'loud talker'. After 10 min of trying to converse with my partner I had little choice but to reluctantly request yet another table change to the maitre d'. I knew this would put us in the wait staff's bad books but I had little option. My request fell on deaf ears. I made a second request 15 min later directly to our waiter who hadn't been informed of the first request. After 45' in the restaurant our cocktails arrived and we were seated at a new table. Rocky start but not terrible. Was a little on edge until seated at a reasonable table.
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Lisa
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were pleased to have been seated at a table even though our original reservation was bar service.
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Elif
VIP
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food is not very fresh, most of the items came to the table luke warm. The service was slow. It has a great interior so cute ambiance.
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Kenny
VIP
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular service with great attention to detail. A great experience for entertaining out-of-town guests.
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Donald
VIP
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as always. Relaxed and fun venue. Highly recommended.
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Lianne
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were looking for something special that emphasizes local fare and would work for a pre-theatre dinner. Woods exceeded our expectations on all counts! We were greeted by warm and friendly staff, treated like special guests throughout the dinner by our server David, and loved the special atmosphere including decor and music. The food was amazing. We had seared tuna and steak. Thank you for the delightful experience. Can't wait to return!
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Giovanni
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful and exactly what we wanted for an anniversary dinner. The noise level got a bit high as the walls reverberated the sound.
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Cindy
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We had a 5:30 reservation as we had a 7:30 theatre performance to get to. At 6:45 we still hadn’t received our mains. When we asked if they would be coming soon our server responded “it’s just a couple of pastas. You’ll be fine” . They did come, they were cold. We ate in 10 minutes while server hovered over our shoulders. Disappointing experience despite the lovely decor, warm welcome, ok food and great location. Unlikely to go back.
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Slava
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My new favorite in Toronto. Food is really great. Service is amazing. Very good vibes!
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Stephen
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Robyn and the team keep the menu moving and the service at the table was impeccable
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FAQs

Woods Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 1178 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

45 Colborne Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1E3

Additional information

Cross Street
Church
Neighbourhood
Financial District
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, French, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Various Green P lots in neighbourhood.Meter parking available along King St, Church St, Wellington St..
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
BITNA PARK
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.woodsrestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(416) 214-9918
Private party facilities
Book your event with Woods and experience a truly unique evening. We can create menus specific to your event, arrange theme dinners and work within your budget. We also offer family-style and a la carte dining options.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (855) 374-7769

Woods Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

Amuse

Poached Pear

Starter

Starter Lobster Bisque

Heirloom Beet Salad

Scallops

Cold Smoked Ontario Elk Tartare

Middle

Squash Ravioli

Mains

Smoked Tofu

Pickerel

Braised Bison Short Rib

Pan Roasted Elk

Rack of Wild Boar

Dessert

CHEESECAKE

SMORE’S

What 1,178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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