Alobar Downtown

4.6

114 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Alobar Downtown is nestled in the heart of Toronto's bustling Financial District. Alobar Downtown offers revelry in the bar and lounge and warmth in the dining room, both featuring menus from Michelin-starred chef Patrick Kriss. World class wines are displayed as a centrepiece to pair with choice seafood, grilled fish and prime chops. All served with genuine hospitality.

Join us for happy hour on weekdays from 2.30pm-5.30pm. Available at our bar, lounge, and our covered and heated patio.

We feature live DJ sets Wednesdays through Saturdays starting at 5pm!

For groups of 11+, please book our Group Dining, Family Style Experience or contact us at info@alobardowntown.com.

For groups larger than 8 guests, we are unable to provide individualized bills, however we are able to process as many payments as required.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Canadian, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(647) 368-6981
Website
https://thealobar.com/alobar-downtown/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Patrick Kriss & Matthew Gimblett
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (647) 368-6981

Location
150 York St, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5
Area
Financial District
Cross Street
York St and Adelaide St W on the ground floor of the Medcan building.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Alobar Downtown is located steps away from Osgoode subway station, south east of Queen St. and University Ave.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Group Dining | Family Style Menu
CA$85.00 - CA$125.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Available for groups of 11 to 18 guests. Let our team cook for your group and indulge in a carefully curated two or three course family style sharing menu, featuring seasonal favourites from our à la carte offerings! Please inform our team of any dietary restrictions within your group in advance and we will curate your experience accordingly.

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Old Toronto
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alobar Downtown offers "delicious cocktails" and "outstanding food" in a lively ambiance, perfect for happy hour or a business lunch. Guests commend the "professional service" and "knowledgeable staff," with a special mention to the "amazing desserts" and wine selections. While some find the noise level high, the overall dining experience remains exceptional.

114 Reviews

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Dan
Toronto
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Couldn’t hear a thing. Client was frustrated by the amount of noise.
Alobar DowntownResponded 1 day ago
Dear, Dan. Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We apologize for any inconvenience caused with the level of noise in the restaurant for you and your client. To help us improve further, could you please provide more details about the noise level - was it the music or other aspects of the restaurant that were disruptive? Your insights are valuable to us and will assist us in delivering an even better dining experience. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
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Cathy
Las Vegas
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was good. For the price paid I sort of hoped for a bit more but it was good. The food was fine. There was nothing wrong with the meal, it just wasn’t WOW. The wait staff was great and overall vibes were good.
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Ehsan
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Steak was super great! you must try it! limited sides and salads
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NobleL
Vancouver
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The experience was underwhelming. The service was bad for a top 100 restaurant. Server and waitress didn’t give the right attention to the customers. Very transactional. Felt being rushed by the waitress.
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Carolyn
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had chilled lobster, steak, mushrooms, loaded potatoes and cheesecake. It was all 10/10 and service was excellent. Cheyanne even made me a sangria which was not on the menu!
Alobar DowntownResponded 1 day ago
Dear, Carolyn, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant and enjoyed Cheyannes service! She does know her way around a bar! Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!
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FionaM
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wagyu steak was melt in the mouth - perfectly cooked and the garlicy mushrooms were the to die for. Banana cream pie dessert is very good. AloBar Downtown never dissapoints!
Alobar DowntownResponded on 15 November 2024
Thank you so much Fiona for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant. We love being able to provide premium A5 Wagyu and are so happy you enjoyed! Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!
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Diana
Toronto
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Server was awful - her service was extremely inconsiderate and rude the things she said
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violet
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m actually surprised on a Friday night it wasn’t impossible to get in… maybe it’s still one of the best kept secrets in the core
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Grace
New York City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were there for Happy Hour, the server was very personable and made sure to take final orders before Happy Hour ended. The Prosciutto appetizer and Burger & fries were excellent! Emily at the front desk is also great.
Alobar DowntownResponded 1 day ago
Dear, Grace. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our restaurant and that you were able to enjoy our HH - the burger is the best! Your kind words are greatly appreciated by the entire team here at Alobar Downtown and we will pass them along to Emily especially. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!
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TerriA
Edmonton
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We got in late which was dinner time our time during the week and it was a bit slower. The food was excellent. The. Service started a bit awkwardly. Was told the late night menu was not available without explanation and it was taken out of my hands. I will say the service warmed up over time and overall food was excellent with a great wine recommendation.
Alobar DowntownResponded today
Dear, TerriA. Thank you for your positive feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We apologize for the miscommunication as to our late night happy hour menu and for any discomfort that may have caused. We have reviewed the protocol with our host team to ensure this no longer happens. We are, however, happy to hear that the food and service were able to provide a better experience. We appreciate your patience with our team and look forward to hosting you in the future should the opportunity arise! Sincerely, Alobar Downtown
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Alobar Downtown is rated 4.6 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

150 York St, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
York St and Adelaide St W on the ground floor of the Medcan building.
Area
Financial District
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Canadian, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Alobar Downtown is located steps away from Osgoode subway station, south east of Queen St. and University Ave.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Patrick Kriss & Matthew Gimblett
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://thealobar.com/alobar-downtown/
Phone number
(647) 368-6981
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (647) 368-6981

Alobar Downtown

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Group Dining | Family Style Menu

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What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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