It's the most wonderful time of the year: patio season.
And to help you make the most of patio season, we've created the ultimate guide to help you find the best restaurants worth visiting this summer.
The patios along the waterfront provide the perfect setting to enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and vibrant summer vibes.
Take a look at the restaurants and patios that are now open for the season!
Patio Legend:
Check out our patio legend to help with finding the perfect spot this summer season:
🐶 Dog-friendly
🌱 Vegan-friendly
🥦/🥬 Vegetarian-friendly
🌾 Gluten-free
👶🏻/ 🍼Kids Menu
♿️ Wheelchair Accessible
Additional:
🌊 Waterfront view
Lakeside Patios
Check out these lakeside patios along Toronto's harbourfront. Providing the best views to Lake Ontario.
Simona | 🐶 🌱 🥦 🌾 ♿️ 🌊
59 Merchants' Wharf
Discover the essence of Sicily!
Simona is a Mediterranean-Italian restaurant offering dining experiences inspired by the essence of Sicily. Their sauces, pasta, pizza dough and focaccia are all made in-house!
IRENE | 🐶 🌱 🥦 🌾 ♿️ 🌊
25 Dockside Drive
This patio spot is one you need to hit up this season! Irene is the perfect dining experience to elevate any occasion featuring multi-cultural fusion dishes with modern twists.
Starting on June 14th, Irene is showcasing Sunset Sounds from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm every Saturday night! Tune in for live DJ sets as you cozy up by the water and watch the golden hour. Create an everlasting summer memory!
Goodman Pub and Kitchen | 🐶 🌱 🥦 🌾 ♿️ 🌊
207 Queens Quay West
The Goodman Pub features a patio facing the lake with clear views of the water. The restaurant serves pub classics and is known for delectable bites.
Goodman Pub and Kitchen captures the waterfront essence with its rustic, nautical-themed interior and motifs. It has a casual atmosphere, so it’s a great place to chill and hang out
Grab all your friends for DJ Fridays, happening all summer, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm there will be a DJ set to keep the good vibes going!
Joe Bird | 🐶 🌱 🥦 🌾 ♿️ 🌊
207 Queens Quay West
Joe Bird is “not your average bird joint.” They’re known for great flavours, great portions, and one of the best patios in the city. It’s a prime location right in front of the lake. The restaurant is eclectic and colourful, a must-visit!
Pie Bar |🐶 🌱 🥦 🌾 ♿️ 🌊
207 Queens Quay West
Love and tradition in every bite - authentic Italian pizza and pasta, made from scratch!
Serving fresh dishes and tasty bites, Pie Bar features Neapolitan-style pies, fresh pasta, gelato and drinks! The restaurant has great ambiance, and the patio faces the docking station for city cruises and showboats! It is the perfect place to watch the calm waters, sails and boats.
Amsterdam Brewhouse | 🐶 🥦 ♿️ 🌊
45 Esandar Dr
Cheers to good food, drinks and great waterfront views! Amsterdam Brewpub is the place to be if you love to indulge in tasty comfort food and local beer.
Amsterdam Brewpub has an inviting atmosphere and a great vibe. The interior has an industrial, brewery, and boathouse feel.
On the patio, you can enjoy lakeside and CN Tower views. The Amsterdam Brewpub also has the largest patio in the city, with over 400 seats (including a rooftop patio!).
Bobby Bermuda’s Sunset Bar | 🐶 🥦 ♿️ 🌊
235 Queens Quay West
The newest addition to the waterfront patio scene, Bobby Bermuda’s Sunset Bar serves Tex-Mex cuisine. Join Bobby’s fiesta, from Monday to Friday, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, for their happy hour! Get $6 beers, $7 margaritas and $8 wine glasses!
From their patio, you’ll get unobstructed views of the lake and a variety of activities happening nearby!
Don't forget to bring your furry friend for a sweet treat, a frozen PupSicle! One dollar from each PupSicle will be donated to Save Our Scruff, a dog rehome and rescue organization in Toronto.
Boxcar Social | 🐶 🥦 🌾 ♿️ 🌊
235 Queens Quay West
Love being in the sun and relaxing by the water? This is the perfect patio for you.
Boxcar Social's patio looks out onto Lake Ontario, offering amazing views. It has picnic tables that are great for larger groups and socializing. Bask in the sun and enjoy a refreshing drink to keep you cool.
Patios on the Waterfront
Some of the best patios on Toronto's waterfront are tucked away from the lakeside views. While these patios do not offer direct views to Lake Ontario, they make up for it with vibrant atmospheres, creative menus, and cozy urban charm
GLB Brewpub | 🐶 🌱 🥦 🌾 ♿️
11 Lower Jarvis Street
Great Lakes Brewpub is an independently owned craft brewery with a vast selection of beer, ale, and lager. GLB serves diverse, delectable dishes, and its Detroit-style pizza pairs perfectly with its flavourful beers. Take some spirits home—there’s a retail store for beer-to-go!
Get outside and enjoy the summer breeze on their patio. Every Sunday is Sunday Funday, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm join GLB for fun and exciting board games! Bring your friends to play and enjoy food and beer specials!
The NBA Courtside Restaurant | 🌱 🥦 🌾 ♿️
15 Queens Quay East
The NBA Courtside Restaurant is THE destination for basketball fans. The entire restaurant is designed to pay homage to the game, from the interior design to the food.
The menu was curated by Erica Karbelnik, winner of Top Chef Canada Season 8 and has some of the best bites in the city.
Miller Tavern | 🥦 ♿️
31 Bay St
The Miller Tavern is inspired by the traditional taverns in Europe, with a darker ambience and stunning low lighting. The Miller Tavern is an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication.
The Miller Tavern has a great cocktail menu, including classics and signature drinks and an incredible menu with meals made from the freshest ingredients.
The Miller Tavern is a 5-minute walk from Scotiabank Area and Union Station, the perfect place to dine before or after a concert or game!
Firkin on Harbour | 🐶 🥦 ♿️
10 Yonge St
The Firkin on Harbour is your local British pub, with UK classics like steak and ale pie and their fish and chips! The Firkin is incredibly spacious, with pool tables you can play with friends and family
Enjoy the sun on the Firkin’s patio, which has lots of outdoor seating and big umbrellas for shade.
This pub is walking distance from iconic Toronto landmarks, Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Scotiabank Area, and further west is the CN Tower. Add Firkin on Harbour as one of your stops when visiting the waterfront!
The Fox on Bay | 🥦 ♿️
35 Bay St
Check out the Fox on Bay, an American-style pub with a great patio, delicious bites, and a fun interior.
You know you’ve arrived at The Fox on Bay when you see the bold red barrels and palms on the patio.
Shoeless Joe's | 🐶 🥦 ♿️ 🌊
249 Queens Quay West
The ultimate sports destination.
Shoeless Joe’s is a sports grill restaurant under the Radisson Hotel, located steps away from well-known Toronto landmarks: Rogers Centre, HTO Park, CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium and more.
Shoeless Joe’s patio is spacious and wraps around the building with comfortable lounge chairs and large patio umbrellas.
The restaurant has endless TV screens; there’s a TV in every corner, so you won’t miss out on the game. Make Shoeless Joe’s your next pre or post-game destination!
The Most Memorable Patio Season Is Here
Get ready for an amazing summer of the best food and drinks!
Remember to call ahead to book a reservation.
Looking for more restaurant recommendations? Check out our guide on restaurants along Toronto's waterfront here.