Canoe ★8.9

Ресторан · Toronto · ⭐ 8.9/10 · 3835 reviews · $$$$ · updated: 2026-06-30 18:08:17

Address: 66 Wellington St W 54th floor, Toronto, ON M5K 1E9, Canada

Contemporary Canada, plated

Canoe runs one of the most quietly ambitious kitchens in the country — a restaurant that treats Canadian terroir the way a great French room treats its regions. High in the TD Bank Tower, it pairs a horizon of lake and skyline with cooking that stays loyal to the land far below.

Terroir on the plate

Under executive chef Ron McKinlay, the Oliver & Bonacini flagship works hand-in-hand with farmers and foragers across the provinces. The menu shifts with the season and reads like a map of the country — game from the interior, fish from both coasts, grain and orchard fruit from Ontario.

Cuisine

Signatures move between comfort and precision: crispy pork jowl with Ontario rhubarb and baby beetroot, wild Pacific halibut with Savoy cabbage and champagne cream, nose-to-tail Tamarack Farms lamb, venison and foie gras in season. Desserts stay Canadian too, from caramelized honey cake to the warm Canoe brioche with brown butter.

The Room

The dining room was reimagined to echo its subject: overhead, a mirror-and-lens piece catches the light; chandeliers are bundled like firewood; woven felt recalls the canoe and the snowshoe; copper warms the wall of glass. An open kitchen and a Chef’s Rail put the craft on show.

Questions and answers

What is Canoe known for? Refined contemporary Canadian cuisine and one of Toronto’s most memorable dining views.

Who is the chef? Executive chef Ron McKinlay leads the kitchen.

A la carte or tasting menu? Both — a multi-course tasting menu sits alongside the a la carte, with plant-based and pescatarian options by request.

Is it a special-occasion restaurant? Yes; it is a long-time choice for milestones and business dinners.

Should I reserve? Yes, booking ahead is advised, and the restaurant keeps weekday hours.

Opening hours

Day Hours
Monday 11:30–23:30
Tuesday 11:30–23:30
Wednesday 11:30–23:30
Thursday 11:30–23:30
Friday 11:30–23:30
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Visitor reviews

  1. Robert Metcalf

    Toronto is a city I've explored my whole adult life, and every now and then an evening comes along that reminds you why you fell in love with it in the first place.
    Dinner at Canoe was one of those evenings.
    As the sun s…

  2. Canberk

    Kristen at the front bench and Jesus at the table were incredibly helpful, as was the rest of the staff. I came here with family (three adults, me and a small child). They were friendly, the food was tasty. I came here t…

  3. Lachmi Resaul

    Canoe was incredible! We went to celebrate our anniversary, and there was a cute card on our table. All the staff were friendly, knew the menu well and made us feel special. The food was incredible. We ordered the scallo…

  4. Tom

    A wonderful restaurant for a magical evening. The view is just phenomenal. A buffet for all the senses. Michelle, our server, masterfully blended professionalism with approachability. Hats off to her. The food was tasty,…

  5. Kirsten E

    In December I took my mom to Canoe for her birthday. It was just a phenomenal experience. I booked a table early, since their website noted that window seats fill up quickly. I also made sure to mention it was her birthd…

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a_ borisovich

Wonderful view. Wonderful food. Wonderful service. Definitely recommend.

John Hsu

Came for lunch during Winterlicious. The view was stunning. We were lucky to get a standard window seat with an unbeatable view. The food was cooked well but not impressive. I really loved the dessert, but the portion wa…

Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 18:08:17

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