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The Best Restaurants to Celebrate Your Birthday with a Group
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The Best Restaurants to Celebrate Your Birthday with a Group
After a couple of years of missed birthday celebrations, you can finally go out for dinner with your friends to enjoy some great food and cheers to another year around the sun. The best restaurants in Toronto to celebrate your birthday will make your night memorable no matter the mood. Whether you’re looking for something fancy or casual, each of these spots have fantastic food, crushable cocktails and a great atmosphere to soak in all the birthday vibes.
Junction Triangle
2876 Dundas St W
Indie Alehouse
Breweries
If beers and bites are more up your alley, you can’t go wrong by celebrating at this small brewpub with a classy old-school vibe. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and the menu presents an array of unique beers, along with snacks like DIY shrimp lettuce wraps, prosciutto-wrapped local burrata and Southern fried chicken.
Indie Alehouse
Junction Triangle
2876 Dundas St W
If beers and bites are more up your alley, you can’t go wrong by celebrating at this small brewpub with a classy old-school vibe. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and the menu presents an array of unique beers, along with snacks like DIY shrimp lettuce wraps, prosciutto-wrapped local burrata and Southern fried chicken.
Breweries
Carisma
This upscale Italian eatery in the heart of downtown offers a delectable menu, two private rooms and has a team of extra hospitable staff who will welcome you and help make your birthday one for the books!
Carisma
This upscale Italian eatery in the heart of downtown offers a delectable menu, two private rooms and has a team of extra hospitable staff who will welcome you and help make your birthday one for the books!
Queen Street West
472 Queen St W
BarChef
Bar
Grab a seat at the chef's table and get ready to ball out. Not only do the extravagant cocktails make an excellent birthday treat, but the sliders, fried chicken and charred butter are just what you need to ring in an older and wiser you.
BarChef
Queen Street West
472 Queen St W
Grab a seat at the chef's table and get ready to ball out. Not only do the extravagant cocktails make an excellent birthday treat, but the sliders, fried chicken and charred butter are just what you need to ring in an older and wiser you.
Bar
King East
57 Adelaide St E
Terroni - Adelaide
Italian
If you're looking to celebrate your special day with Terroni, be sure to book your table at this location! Situated in a former court house, the magnificent multi-level space is impressive on its own, not to mention their extensive menu complete with classic Southern Italian fare and thin-crust pizzas.
Terroni - Adelaide
King East
57 Adelaide St E
If you're looking to celebrate your special day with Terroni, be sure to book your table at this location! Situated in a former court house, the magnificent multi-level space is impressive on its own, not to mention their extensive menu complete with classic Southern Italian fare and thin-crust pizzas.
Italian
Distillery District
2 Trinity St
Madrina
Spanish
Classic and contemporary tapas are served at this lively Spanish haunt with a delicious menu curated by chef Ramon Simarro. The drinks menu includes over 70 gins and an impressive selection of imported wines, so there will be no shortage of options to choose from when the time comes for your birthday toast.
Madrina
Distillery District
2 Trinity St
Classic and contemporary tapas are served at this lively Spanish haunt with a delicious menu curated by chef Ramon Simarro. The drinks menu includes over 70 gins and an impressive selection of imported wines, so there will be no shortage of options to choose from when the time comes for your birthday toast.
Spanish
Corktown
99 Queen St E
The Carbon Bar
Barbecue
If you're a fan of BBQ, this elevated dining venue with artsy decor and plush banquettes feature delicious Texas-style share platters with all kinds of meat and your choice of dipping sauces. Brisket, chicken, steaks, ribs, seafood and oysters are only a taste of what's on the menu at this chic outpost on King East.
The Carbon Bar
Corktown
99 Queen St E
If you're a fan of BBQ, this elevated dining venue with artsy decor and plush banquettes feature delicious Texas-style share platters with all kinds of meat and your choice of dipping sauces. Brisket, chicken, steaks, ribs, seafood and oysters are only a taste of what's on the menu at this chic outpost on King East.
Barbecue
King West
620 King St W
DASHA
Chinese
Boasting a lively karaoke room, this 2-level, exposed-brick eatery serves innovative Chinese dishes, so you can take your tastebuds on an authentic journey through Asia while belting your heart out to whatever song you choose... it's your birthday after all!
DASHA
King West
620 King St W
Boasting a lively karaoke room, this 2-level, exposed-brick eatery serves innovative Chinese dishes, so you can take your tastebuds on an authentic journey through Asia while belting your heart out to whatever song you choose... it's your birthday after all!
Chinese
Fashion District
98 Portland St
SARA Restaurant
Fine Dining
Owned and operated by Food Dudes, this globally-inspired restaurant serves small plates in a modern, minimalist space. The hidden compartments in the tables are so you can put your phones away while you and your guests soak up every moment of your birthday gathering (minus the mandatory group shots, of course).
SARA Restaurant
Fashion District
98 Portland St
Owned and operated by Food Dudes, this globally-inspired restaurant serves small plates in a modern, minimalist space. The hidden compartments in the tables are so you can put your phones away while you and your guests soak up every moment of your birthday gathering (minus the mandatory group shots, of course).
Fine Dining
Harbord Village
88 Harbord St
Piano Piano
Italian
Decorated with whimsy, this eatery in Harbord village serves family-style charcuterie boards, apps, wood-fired pizzas, pasta and traditional Italian mains for large groups, so make sure you and your guests come hungry and ready to eat!
Piano Piano
Harbord Village
88 Harbord St
Decorated with whimsy, this eatery in Harbord village serves family-style charcuterie boards, apps, wood-fired pizzas, pasta and traditional Italian mains for large groups, so make sure you and your guests come hungry and ready to eat!
Italian
Entertainment District
181 Wellington St W
TOCA
Located in the Ritz Carlton, this elegant restaurant, in collaboration with Oliver Glowig -- one of Rome's most celebrated chefs -- offers seasonal, local-sourced Italian cuisine, with a number of private dining spaces and rounded booths, perfect for dining in larger groups. Be sure to order the Spaghetti Carbonara, finished and tossed in a D.O.P. Parmigiano Reggiano wheel.
TOCA
Entertainment District
181 Wellington St W
Located in the Ritz Carlton, this elegant restaurant, in collaboration with Oliver Glowig -- one of Rome's most celebrated chefs -- offers seasonal, local-sourced Italian cuisine, with a number of private dining spaces and rounded booths, perfect for dining in larger groups. Be sure to order the Spaghetti Carbonara, finished and tossed in a D.O.P. Parmigiano Reggiano wheel.
Little Italy
593 College St
Zitto Zitto Taverna
Italian
This immaculate new spot in Little Italy features a menu chock-full of impressive meats, seafood and hand-crafted cocktails inspired from Southern Italy. Their private dining space -- La Cantina -- is perfect for special occasions, and you will be well taken care of by owners Alan and Anita, two hospitality vets with a keen eye for detail and a knack for throwing lavish parties.
Zitto Zitto Taverna
Little Italy
593 College St
This immaculate new spot in Little Italy features a menu chock-full of impressive meats, seafood and hand-crafted cocktails inspired from Southern Italy. Their private dining space -- La Cantina -- is perfect for special occasions, and you will be well taken care of by owners Alan and Anita, two hospitality vets with a keen eye for detail and a knack for throwing lavish parties.
Italian
King West
480 King St W
Pink Sky
Seafood
Equal parts local neighbourhood favourite and 'night out' destination, this brand new restaurant from the INK Entertainment group is a seafood lover's Mecca with an open-concept kitchen and raw bar offering an impressive selection from east to west coast. Private dining is also available on their mezzanine level overlooking the space.
Pink Sky
King West
480 King St W
Equal parts local neighbourhood favourite and 'night out' destination, this brand new restaurant from the INK Entertainment group is a seafood lover's Mecca with an open-concept kitchen and raw bar offering an impressive selection from east to west coast. Private dining is also available on their mezzanine level overlooking the space.
Seafood
Little Portugal
1214 Dundas St W
Gia
This modern, plant-forward restaurant on Dundas West serves house-made pasta, sustainable wines and intricate cocktails in an intimate setting, perfect for those looking to try something a little more unique for their birthday feast.
Gia
Little Portugal
1214 Dundas St W
This modern, plant-forward restaurant on Dundas West serves house-made pasta, sustainable wines and intricate cocktails in an intimate setting, perfect for those looking to try something a little more unique for their birthday feast.
El Catrin Destileria
With the most extensive tequila and mezcal collection in the country, you and your guests will have a blast celebrating at this trendy Mexican locale (with a massive patio) in the historic Distillery District. The tacos are, of course, outstanding, but make sure to order a round (or two) of their guacamole, prepared tableside with all the fixings.
El Catrin Destileria
With the most extensive tequila and mezcal collection in the country, you and your guests will have a blast celebrating at this trendy Mexican locale (with a massive patio) in the historic Distillery District. The tacos are, of course, outstanding, but make sure to order a round (or two) of their guacamole, prepared tableside with all the fixings.
Entertainment District
11 Duncan St
Byblos
Mediterranean
If you're looking to splurge this year, treat yourself to a celebratory night out at this luxe, 2-story restaurant putting a contemporary spin on Eastern Mediterranean cuisine and cocktails.
Byblos
Entertainment District
11 Duncan St
If you're looking to splurge this year, treat yourself to a celebratory night out at this luxe, 2-story restaurant putting a contemporary spin on Eastern Mediterranean cuisine and cocktails.
Mediterranean
King West
522 King St W
Myth
Greek
This newly opened Greek restaurant in the heart of King West serves up delicious meze share platters, flaming saganaki, an array of meat and seafood and gorgeous cocktails in a dazzling coastal atmosphere for a birthday to remember.
Myth
King West
522 King St W
This newly opened Greek restaurant in the heart of King West serves up delicious meze share platters, flaming saganaki, an array of meat and seafood and gorgeous cocktails in a dazzling coastal atmosphere for a birthday to remember.
Greek
St James Town
592 Sherbourne St
Maison Selby
French
Located in the 136-year old C.H. Gooderham House, this upmarket bistro with a number of unique private dining spaces serves French fare and craft cocktails presented in a sophisticated, historic setting.
Maison Selby
St James Town
592 Sherbourne St
Located in the 136-year old C.H. Gooderham House, this upmarket bistro with a number of unique private dining spaces serves French fare and craft cocktails presented in a sophisticated, historic setting.
French
Annex
559 Bloor St W
Kinka Izakaya
Japanese
Get ready to down some sake bombs and cheers the night away at this popular izakaya-style restaurant, famous for its bustling atmosphere, authentic Japanese tapas, craft beers and cocktails.
Kinka Izakaya
Annex
559 Bloor St W
Get ready to down some sake bombs and cheers the night away at this popular izakaya-style restaurant, famous for its bustling atmosphere, authentic Japanese tapas, craft beers and cocktails.
Japanese
Church and Wellesley
580 Church St
Storm Crow Manor
This multi-level stop offers microbrews and geek-themed bar fare, with insanely elevated signature cocktails that will keep you coming back even when it's not your birthday.
Storm Crow Manor
Church and Wellesley
580 Church St
This multi-level stop offers microbrews and geek-themed bar fare, with insanely elevated signature cocktails that will keep you coming back even when it's not your birthday.
Yamato
Grab your besties and gather around a classic teppanyaki grill as a highly trained (not to mention entertaining) chef prepares your dinner with flare at this below-ground spot in Yorkville.
Yamato
Grab your besties and gather around a classic teppanyaki grill as a highly trained (not to mention entertaining) chef prepares your dinner with flare at this below-ground spot in Yorkville.