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Aera, Toronto, ON

Aera

4.3
4.3
889 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
A stylish steakhouse, sushi counter and cocktail bar with panoramic views of downtown Toronto, Aera celebrates the art of contemporary American cuisine. Presenting a range of superior steaks and chops, a seasonal raw bar, and creative reimaginings of beloved comfort dishes, Aera promises peak indulgence 38 floors above the city.

Please note that all reservations from 2:30–5pm from Monday to Friday, after 10pm from Monday to Wednesday, and after 11pm from Thursday to Saturday will be offered our bar bites menu. For our full à la carte lunch and dinner menus, please make a reservation during our regular dining hours.

For bottle-service, please contact us via aerarestaurant.com

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 258-5207
  • Website
    https://aerarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Binit Pandey
  • Private party facilities
    Elevating gastronomy to new heights, Aera features two spacious private dining spaces and a 4,500-square-foot open-air terrace. Bringing a fresh elegance to Toronto’s fine dining scene, Aera’s superior design and exquisite setting are the idyllic backdrop for intimate occasions, corporate gatherings, and lively celebrations.
  • Location
    8 Spadina Ave. suite 3800, Toronto, ON M5V 2H6
  • Area
    King West
  • Cross Street
    The restaurant is located at Front Street and Spadina Avenue.<br />
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    Accessible via the King and Spadina streetcar routes. The nearest subway station is Union.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Take Happy Hour to new nights. Join us for incredible views and amazing drink deals, daily from 2:30–6pm.

  • Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your next lunch with Aera’s menu of reinvented classics. Prepare for takeoff.

  • Aera Lounge

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in late night sips and sky high views from our southwest corner on the 38th floor. Join us Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11pm and enjoy drinks and small bites with music from our weekly rotating DJ. Savour one of the city’s most picturesque spots for a romantic nightcap, after hours cocktail, or celebratory bubbles, and in case you get hungry, our shareable menu of bar bites makes for the perfect late night snack. Please note: bottle service requests can be made through our website (aerarestaurant.com).

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Whether you're seeking a midweek escape, a noteworthy meeting spot, or an easy excuse to indulge, elevate your afternoon with Happy Hour at Aera, Monday to Friday from 2:30–6pm.

    Happy Hour photo

Menu

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What 889 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Toronto

    Great for scenic views

  • Toronto

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aera offers a dining experience where "the views are absolutely amazing," creating a chic ambiance that's perfect for special occasions. Guests frequently praise "fantastic service" and an "amazing atmosphere." While some feel the food could improve, dishes like the cornbread and cocktails are often highlighted as exceptional.

889 Reviews

  1. Mallori

    Coastal Georgia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, wonderful service and a spectacular view!!

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  2. Sonia

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious & the staff are so friendly & knowledgeable. The view is beautiful too.

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  3. Divya

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was my second time at Aera. We went during happy hour during the Eras tour so it was fully booked. The happy hour drinks were great for the price. Unfortunately there are not many options for people with dietary restrictions and medical conditions such as celiac and nut allergy. Drinks with the view made up for it.

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  4. Michelle

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent dining experience! The steak was cooked to perfection—juicy, flavorful, and exactly as ordered. The service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Highly recommend for a great meal!

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  5. Patty

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is stunning, the view is spectacular and the food is so delicious. The service was fantastic, as well. Extremely happy and will definitely go back!

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  6. debra

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was horrible, from the hostesses (with the exception of one girl who showed us to our seat, she was great), to our wait staff. It was my husbands birthday, they didn't even acknowledge it. Not upon entry, not at the table, not even a simple strawberry...the only time we got any politeness was when we asked for the bill. They sat us in the MIDDLE of the fining room with no lights above us whereas all the rest of the patrons were seated around the restaurant for a view or even with light. We used our phone flash to see our food. The food was good, overrated. We had the sushi (exceptional), the the foie gras, the brochette (overrated, too much sauce, but nice to look at), raw oysters and drinks. We didn't have dinner, the waiter rarely checked on us and came over with attitude and said "last call, do you want anything". WTF... Horrible experience, we paid, left a 15% tip on a $450 bill and went to eat dinner somewhere else.

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  7. KASH

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aera is one of my favourite restaurants to celebrate anything. It was my boyfriend’s birthday and I brought him to celebrate. The food is AMAZING! I ordered the rigatoni and he ordered the stuffed chicken with a side of mash potatoes. The portions are amazing you will definitely leave feeling full! The restaurant has a stunning view over the city, and it is an amazing place to take cute photos. Staff is really sweet, and definitely makes you feel welcomed. The prices are reasonable and you won’t break the bank to eat luxury.

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  8. Francesco

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor customer service. Would not recommend to anyone.

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  9. Edilka

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there to celebrate my sons birthday and the ambiance was perfect, the view is beautiful. The service was fine, just average nothing special. I am a foodie and I have to say that the food was ok, nothing that great. I was disappointed with the seafood tower and for the price definitely not worth it. Some of the dishes were actually not even edible. The steak was ok, again nothing special. I spent $1000 with tip for 4 people and I had one cocktail and one glass of wine so the rest was just in food. I have actually never written a review before, but when you spend that kind of money you expect to leave that experience with satisfaction and unfortunately we didn’t. The restaurant and view are beautiful but that’s it.

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  10. Patricia

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Happy Hour. Great drinks / cocktails. Bar food was good. Would like to see more variety. Ended up having dessert and it was heavenly divine. The view around the restaurant can’t be beat. Great to watch sunsets. City view is spectacular. All round great place. Will be back.

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FAQs

Aera is rated 4.3 stars by 889 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aera

8 Spadina Ave. suite 3800, Toronto, ON M5V 2H6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The restaurant is located at Front Street and Spadina Avenue.<br />
  • Area
    King West
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    Accessible via the King and Spadina streetcar routes. The nearest subway station is Union.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Binit Pandey
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Website
    https://aerarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (647) 258-5207
  • Private party facilities
    Elevating gastronomy to new heights, Aera features two spacious private dining spaces and a 4,500-square-foot open-air terrace. Bringing a fresh elegance to Toronto’s fine dining scene, Aera’s superior design and exquisite setting are the idyllic backdrop for intimate occasions, corporate gatherings, and lively celebrations.
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