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The Carbon Bar, Toronto, ON
The Carbon Bar, Toronto, ON
The Carbon Bar, Toronto, ON
The Carbon Bar, Toronto, ON
The Carbon Bar, Toronto, ON

The Carbon Bar

4.7 (1847)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Barbecue
99 Queen St East, Toronto, ON M5C 1S2

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Carbon Bar:
Located in Downtown, The Carbon Bar is a fun destination where food lovers come together for bold flavours and great company. Our menu features expertly prepared steak, seafood, and vegan options, inspired by the rich traditions of a steakhouse with a modern twist.

Enjoy slow-smoked barbecue (BBQ), shareable plates, and refreshing beer straight from the keg. Our bar lounge and cocktail bar serve handcrafted drinks perfect for any occasion, from lively birthdays to romantic evenings. Unwind in our inviting dining room or stop by for happy hour specials.

Rooted in the energy of a discotheque and a media giant’s studio, The Carbon Bar blends history with contemporary flair. Whether it’s a casual night out or an elevated fine dining experience, impeccable hospitality and unforgettable moments await.

The Carbon is also perfect for large group, standing with passed canapé or seated for dinner.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 16:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • 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
    The Carbon Bar: (416) 947-7000
  • Area
    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 Subway: Queen
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • It Takes Two

    CA$99.00 per party

    1 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
    Bring your loved one or a friend for the perfect date night this May at The Carbon Bar. Share a seafood platter and a BBQ platter, plus enjoy a drink each, all for just $99. Available Tuesday to Friday
    It Takes Two photo
  • The Experience Menu - 4 courses

    CA$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

    CA$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

Private dining

What 1,847 people are saying

The Carbon Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Barbecue

  • Old Toronto

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Carbon Bar offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests praise the "incredible atmosphere," "delicious cocktails," and "fantastic BBQ platter." The attentive staff enhances the vibrant setting, making it ideal for a special occasion or casual gathering. Don't miss the "must-try" ribs and brisket!
1,847 Reviews
  1. Francisco Xavier

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty good! A bit dry for the food, but good value and great service overall
    The Carbon BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the review and feedback Francisco! I will pass this along to our kitchen team so that we can address. I am happy that you had a good experience overall though, and look forward to seeing you again soon! Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  2. gabrielle VIP

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The service and cocktails were excellent however the beef was too dry across the board. They kindly discounted us, but I’ve had the brisket many times before so it was really disappointing.
    The Carbon BarResponded on 14 May 2025
    Hi Gabrielle, I'm sorry to hear that you were unhappy with some of the food ordered on yesterday's visit. When you have a moment could you please send me an email at kayvan@thecarbonbar.ca. I'd love the opportunity to invite you back and make things right! I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  3. Camille VIP

    Toronto20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has a nice ambience. Food was very tasty!! Just a bit empty for Mother’s Day.
    The Carbon BarResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Camille, Thank you for the review and feedback! I see from the time of your visit that you came right a the of brunch, and just before dinner service began which would explain why it was a little quieter when you came. I hope this didn't impact your experience too much though, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  4. April

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing!!! The pork belly bao buns was so good!
    The Carbon BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review April! I'm happy you had an amazing time with us, and that you enjoyed the pork belly bao buns! See you again soon. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  5. John VIP

    Edinburgh43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great restaurant and not well known. Discover it for sure. You will not be sorry
    The Carbon BarResponded on 10 May 2025
    Thank you for the 5 star review John! And helping spread the word about The Carbon Bar. We hope to see you again soon. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  6. Amie

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. The burnt ends and kimchi was incredible and the margaritas were delicious.

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  7. michelle

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding. Oysters were delicious. We had the burnt ends as an appetizer. The portion was large, so we scaled back to sharing a main. My partner loves steak and unfortunately wasn’t impressed with steak we had as our main. Dessert was fabulous. Cocktails and wine were great. All in all it was a good experience. We would definitely come back, just for a different main. Big thanks to our server, she was fab.
    The Carbon BarResponded on 3 May 2025
    Thank you for the great feedback Michelle! I'm sorry that your partner didn't enjoy the steak, but happy to hear that you loved everything else. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  8. Robin

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal at Carbon Bar was an incredible experience! The atmosphere was amazing and so was the service. The platter for two was HUGE. We took almost half of it home but it was great for leftovers :) the meat was tender and flavourful and we enjoyed the choice of sauces. We will be back!
    The Carbon BarResponded on 2 May 2025
    Thank you for the review Robin! I'm happy that you enjoyed your visit with us, and got to have some delicious leftovers the next day! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  9. spencer

    Toronto4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Stopped by The Carbon for drinks and a few appetizers. The wine selection was solid, definitely the highlight of the visit. The food was decent – nothing particularly memorable but not bad either. The atmosphere was comfortable, making it a nice spot to relax and unwind. I’d consider returning, but nothing about the experience left a lasting impression.
    The Carbon BarResponded on 13 May 2025
    Thank you for the feedback Spencer! I'm sorry to hear that you didn't have an amazing experience with us, but happy that you will be returning! The next time you're planning a visit please send me an email at Kayvan@thecarbonbar.ca and i'll get you set up with a reservation and ensure you have a great time! Thank you, Kayvan Esmaili General Manager

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  10. Kyla VIP

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place! Great food, cocktails and service. The bbq platter was so good and we loved the house sauces with them - especially the mustard. It’s a great spot to go before seeing a show at the theatre.
    The Carbon BarResponded on 13 May 2025
    Thank you for the review Kayla! I'm happy that you enjoyed your visit with us before heading to your show. We hope to see 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 1847 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Old Toronto
  5. Financial District

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Carbon Bar

99 Queen St East, Toronto, ON M5C 1S2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Church St
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 16:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steakhouse, 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
  • 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
    The Carbon Bar: (416) 947-7000
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