Since we missed out on Summerlicious this past spring and will likely have to do without Winterlicious next year, it’s super exciting to share that the Toronto tourist board has launched DineOutTO which in addition to supporting local restaurants, also gives diners a chance to score a deal on a great meal as well. The program is on now through October 30 and hundreds of Toronto restaurants that are located across the city are taking part.
Here’s 10 of our Favourite Hotspots to Take Advantage of Dine Out TO:
Aburi Tora
Known for their outstanding sushi is Aburi Tora, the sister restaurant of downtown fave Miku, and if you’ve got a craving, this is the place to go. Exclusively for DineOutTO, if you spend $20 before tax, you’ll receive a complimentary 3-piece Chef’s Daily Selection Nigiri Plate.
Cibo Wine Bar
Got a thing for bread? Honestly, who doesn’t?! During DineOutTO, you can score free housemade focaccia at Cibo Wine Bar locations on King, Yonge, and in Yorkville. All you have to do is spend at least $30 and tell your server about prior to ordering about this promotion. Free bread? Yes please!
Biff’s Bistro
Got French food on the brain? Biff’s Bistro on Front is offering up a delicious prix-fixe meal all for DineOutTO customers. The restaurant’s Bienvenue Fixe is a three-course menu and amuse that you can enjoy all for only $45.
The Lakeview Restaurant
The Lakeview is one of Toronto’s most iconic restaurants and it’s almost always open so no matter what time a craving comes at you, you can most likely satisfy it here. For DineOutTO, The Lakeview is offering folks with families 50% off kids meal deals with the purchase of an adult meal. Each kids meal includes seasonal fruit or veggies, a drink, the main course, and a scoop of delicious ice cream for dessert!
The Carbon Bar
If you have trouble deciding what to order, head on over to The Carbon Bar on Queen East to tuck into their DineOutTO special called The Experience Menu. This prix-fixe menu costs $59 per person and includes a 4-course meal that consists of snacks, a mid-course, mains, and of course, dessert!
STK Toronto
Highly respected for being a modern-day steakhouse, Yorkville’s STK is of course joining in on some of the DineOutTO fun. Diners wanting to join in too can order from STK’s prix-fixe menu from Sundays until Wednesdays for $69 per person. The three-course meal includes starters, mains, and dessert and folks can choose from tuna tartare, a baby gem Caesar salad, and entrees like seared salmon & steak and frites. Plus, steak upgrades are available for a little extra but trust us, it’s totally worth it!
Weslodge
We all know those infamous yellow doors! Weslodge is of course participating in DineOutTO and for just $21, you can get one of three of the restaurant’s most popular mains served with a pint of draft beer. Plus if you visit on a Tuesday you can dig into Toonie Tuesday’s which means you’ll score Weslodge’s famous fried chicken for just $2 apiece!
Sho Izakaya
Parkdale’s Sho Izakaya is a neighbourhood fave for Asian food with its offering of ramen, sushi, rice dishes, poke, and much more. To celebrate DineOutTO, Sho Izakaya is giving us all the gift of a 10% if you pay by cash or debit.
Chotto Matte
Financial District fave Chotto Matte boasts one of the most flavourful menus around with its fusion of Japanese and Peruvian dishes. In honour of DineOutTO, you can save $10 when you spend upwards of $40 before taxes — cheers to that!
Byblos
With two TO locations to choose from, Byblos has your back with its special DineOutTO four-course menu that costs $45 per person and is available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. It’ll be hard to choose between a tasty mezze appetizer, duck kibbeh, short rib kebabs, grilled branzino, and desserts like baklava, and Turkish delight!