Best Restaurants Near Scotiabank Arena, Toronto (Jun 2026)
Where to eat before a Leafs or Raptors game. These restaurants are all within a 10-minute walk of Scotiabank Arena.
Last updated June 20, 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 | Don Alfonso 1890Modern Italian | 742 |     |
4.5 ★1,634 reviews | Signature Tasting Menu, Wine Pairing | 1 Harbour Square 38th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 1A6 |
| 2 | SAMMARCOItalian Steakhouse | 555 |    |
4.6 ★322 reviews | ELORA ST MARTIN’S STRIPLOIN, CRUDO DI TONNO | 4 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1G4 |
| 3 | Jacobs & Co. SteakhouseSteakhouse | 379 |  |
4.6 ★2,830 reviews | Caesar Salad, Ontario Wagyu | 81 Bay St. 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 0E7 |
| 4 | CanoeInventive Canadian | 378 |  |
4.4 ★3,773 reviews | Wild Ginger Meringue with Blackberries, Alberta Beef | 66 Wellington St W 54th floor, Toronto, ON M5K 1E9 |
| 5 | The Butcher ChefHigh-end Steakhouse | 161 |  |
4.6 ★558 reviews | 11-Course Tasting Menu, Wagyu Beef (A5 Black Wagyu) | 8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1 |
| 6 | Harbour 60 TorontoSteakhouse | 156 | 4.4 ★3,016 reviews | Buttermilk Calamari, Fried Brussels Sprouts | 60 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 1B7 | |
| 7 | Ice CreamonologyIce Cream | 153 | 4.7 ★1,455 reviews | Pistachio Ice Cream, Tiramisu Ice Cream | 250 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2N2 | |
| 8 | EloiseModern European | 147 | |
4.8 ★139 reviews | Mushroom Parfait, Potato Pave | 42 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1A5 |
| 9 | Clockwork Champagne & Cocktails | 141 | 4.5 ★599 reviews | Afternoon Tea, Scones (plain and cranberry) | 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3 | |
| 10 | Miku TorontoSushi | 122 | 4.5 ★4,352 reviews | Aburi Oshi Sushi, Ebi Fritters | 10 Bay St. #105, Toronto, ON M5J 2W3 | |
| 11 | Sansotei Ramen Union StationJapanese Ramen | 119 | 4.3 ★558 reviews | Tonkotsu Black, Spicy TanTan | 65 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 0C7 | |
| 12 | Notte Ristorante (formerly Amano Trattoria)Italian | 112 | 4.5 ★1,001 reviews | Focaccia with Parmesan butter, Rigatoni Alla Bolognese | 9 Church St, Toronto, ON M5E 1M2 | |
| 13 | LIBRARY BAR | 105 | 4.5 ★848 reviews | Bay Street Sandwich (Prime Rib Sandwich), French Onion Soup | 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3 | |
| 14 | Union ChickenCanadian Comfort | 97 | 4.5 ★2,814 reviews | People's Champ Poutine, OG Chicken Sandwich | 65 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6 | |
| 15 | The brick room | 74 | 4.3 ★340 reviews | Matcha Drinks (General), Ube Matcha | 181 Bay St. C060, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3 | |
| 16 | HoGa Oriental CuisineKorean | 73 | 4.3 ★303 reviews | Chicken Katsu, Fish Katsu | 121 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3T9 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.