Welcome to Benihana and a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. Indulge in a specialty cocktail.
Toronto’s destination for peak indulgence, Aera (pronounced “era”) elevates modern dining on the 38th floor of The Well. Serving a menu of expertly prepared steaks, artfully crafted sushi, and inventive modern dishes, Aera marries exceptional design and culinary innovation in Toronto’s King West neighbourhood. Featuring a luxuriously appointed cocktail lounge, a striking sushi counter, and an expansive rooftop patio, Aera brings a fresh elegance to Toronto’s fine dining scene.For bottle-service, please contact us via aerarestaurant.com
Born from a passion for Japanese and Italian cuisine, Utamami brings together two culinary traditions in a way that feels both familiar and unexpected. Our chefs honour classic techniques while introducing thoughtful, modern twists that make each dish distinctly our own.Designed with sharing in mind, our menu features seasonally inspired plates, handcrafted pastas, and signature centrepieces that invite guests to dine together. Whether you're joining us for an intimate dinner or a lively gathering with friends and family, Utamami offers a warm, social dining experience where exceptional food is meant to be shared.
Sushi Yūgen is one of Canada’s top Japanese dining destinations, recognized by Canada’s 100 Best and shaped through collaborations with leading culinary talents from Japan and around the world. Led by Tokyo-trained Head Chef Kyohei Igarashi, whose career spans over 25 years across sushi and traditional Japanese kaiseiki cuisine—including leading a Michelin-starred omakase counter—Sushi Yūgen offers two distinct experiences. The Reserve is a 16–18 course “Grand Journey” that brings together sushi omakase and kaiseki—Japan’s highest form of cuisine—featuring both raw and refined warm dishes guided by seasonality and balance. For purists, Sushi Omakase offers a focused nigiri experience rooted in Edomae tradition, highlighting precision, rhythm, and pristine seasonal fish. Located in Toronto’s Financial District, Sushi Yūgen embraces Japanese minimalism and wabi-sabi, offering an experience that unfolds quietly and lingers long after the last bite.
Hapa Toronto offers a sleek, modern dining experience within an atmosphere that is warm, vibrant and highly modernized, making it the perfect setting for a date night or for business casual diners looking to enjoy the izakaya style cuisine. Located in the heart of little Italy, Hapa boasts several awards, such as the Best Izakaya Ð Golden Plates 2016 the DinerÕs Choice Award in 2015 and the Best of City Dining Awards in 2014.Some of the many dishes that earned the establishment its award-winning status include the firecracker sushi, ebi mayo, beef short ribs and the seasonal ishi yaki. Daily Hapa hour menu from 5pm-7pm gives guests the chance to enjoy plenty of tapas as well as beers, saké, wines and featured cocktails! Please note maximum seating for Fridays and Saturdays are 2 hours.
Experience a Fun, Casual Canadian Toronto original in the vibrant Downtown financial district, steps from the Waterfront. We offer more than just a Steakhouse Toronto or standard American Toronto spot.Enjoy delicious Steak and the freshest Seafood Toronto on our patio. Skip the usual Breakfast Toronto or Brunch for our amazing Lunch , globally inspired Tapas / Small Plates Toronto, and dynamic dinner. Our menu is an eclectic fusion of flavour. Find bold nods to Japanese Toronto (minus the full sushi counter) and comforting Italian Toronto dishes (without the formality of terroni or eataly). We also serve Vegetarian / Vegan Toronto options, and vibrant flavors that beat a simple Thai Toronto or Mexican Toronto spot.Plan Birthdays or late-night Dancing with our incredible Cocktail Bar Toronto program. Located near the lake, we offer a lively, quality experience alongside other King West favourites like pai. It’s the perfect all-in-one spot!
Located on James Street South in downtown Hamilton, Menya Kyu is a modern Japanese ramen restaurant led by Chef Yoshiyuki Aiba who trained at Auberge du Pommier, working directly with Michelin-starred chefs. Best known for its signature ramen broth made from locally sourced jidori chicken from Fenwood Farm in Ancaster ON, it anchors a focused menu of traditional Japanese ramen and seasonal dishes. Plant-based ramen and gluten-friendly rice bowls are also available.Since opening in November 2023, Menya Kyu has quickly become a local favourite, earning Reader’s Choice Diamond Awards in both 2024 and 2025.The dining room is cozy, calm, and sophisticated, featuring minimalist design. Located minutes from the GO Station, Menya Kyu is an easy destination for both locals and visitors exploring Hamilton’s food scene.Highlights include traditional Japanese ramen, seasonal specials, thoughtful dietary options, and an intimate atmosphere ideal for date nights or relaxed dinners.
