Best Restaurants Near the CN Tower, Toronto (Aug 2026)
Where to eat when visiting the CN Tower. A walkable cluster of Toronto's best restaurants between the Entertainment District and the waterfront — from quick bites to proper sit-down meals.
Last updated August 23, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KŌSTBajan | 181 |  |
4.3 ★5,783 reviews | Lamb Chops, Crispy Skinned Salmon | 80 Blue Jays Way 44th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2G3 |
| 2 | LeeAsian Fusion | 178 |  |
4.5 ★3,192 reviews | Singapore Slaw, Luckee Spicy Shrimp Cheung Fun | 497 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Y3 |
| 3 | AanchModern Indian | 175 |  |
4.3 ★3,064 reviews | Paneer Tikka Masala, Dal Bukhara | 259 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3E4 |
| 4 | Nobu Restaurant TorontoJapanese | 161 |  |
4.2 ★838 reviews | Black Cod with Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño | 25 Mercer St, Toronto, ON M5V 1H2 |
| 5 | Aera | 161 | |
3.8 ★1,410 reviews | Blackberry Mojito, Spicy Scallop Rolls | 8 Spadina Ave. #3800, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 |
| 6 | Ice CreamonologyIce Cream | 153 | 4.7 ★1,455 reviews | Pistachio Ice Cream, Tiramisu Ice Cream | 250 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2N2 | |
| 7 | PUNCHIndian | 149 | |
4.6 ★179 reviews | Beef Wellington, Butter Chicken Pot Pie | 30 Mercer St, Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 |
| 8 | Chen Chen's Nashville Hot ChickenTakeout | 147 | 4.5 ★1,044 reviews | Nashville Chicken Sandwich, Nashville Tenders | Wellington Market, 486 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0V2 | |
| 9 | Clockwork Champagne & Cocktails | 141 | 4.5 ★599 reviews | Afternoon Tea, Scones (plain and cranberry) | 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3 | |
| 10 | Pho Ngoc Yen 3Vietnamese | 132 | 4.7 ★851 reviews | Pho (Beef or Chicken), Pad Thai (Chicken & Shrimp) | 350 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R7 | |
| 11 | Khao San RoadAuthentic Thai | 129 | 4.4 ★3,996 reviews | Khao Soi, Bangkok Pad Thai | 11 Charlotte St, Toronto, ON M5V 0M6 | |
| 12 | Rodney’s Oyster HouseSeafood | 121 | 4.6 ★3,447 reviews | Oysters, Mussels | 469 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M4 | |
| 13 | Tutti MattiTuscan Italian | 119 | 4.3 ★599 reviews | Pappardelle, Braised Beef Cheek | 364 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R7 | |
| 14 | Sansotei Ramen Union StationJapanese Ramen | 119 | 4.3 ★558 reviews | Tonkotsu Black, Spicy TanTan | 65 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 0C7 | |
| 15 | Oklahoma Burgers - King WestAmerican | 111 | 4.4 ★378 reviews | Oklahoma Burger, Double Smash Bone Marrow Burger | 214 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3S6 | |
| 16 | Minami TorontoJapanese | 109 | 4.4 ★1,373 reviews | Minami Roll, Salmon Oshi Sushi / Aburi Salmon Oshi Bento | 225 King St W Suite 100, Toronto, ON M5V 3M2 | |
| 17 | Mother TongueFilipino | 106 | 4.4 ★1,017 reviews | Wagyu Beef Bao, General Tao Bao | 348 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R7 | |
| 18 | Lulu Bar TorontoHawaiian-inspired | 103 | 4.4 ★802 reviews | Mochiko Fried Chicken, Hot Dog Bao | 427 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1E3 | |
| 19 | Miss Likklemore's | 103 | 4.3 ★863 reviews | Likkle Patties, Slow-Braised Oxtail | 433 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4 | |
| 20 | Tortería San CosmeMexican | 97 | 4.2 ★508 reviews | Nopales Torta, Esquites | 5 Mercer St, Toronto, ON M5V 3W1 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.