We’ve spent months freezing and waiting for patio season to arrive, and now that the humidity is peaking, it’s time to take advantage of the city’s favourite foodie tradition: Summerlicious Toronto. Whether you choose a breezy open-air rooftop or a moody, air-conditioned escape, you really can’t go wrong. It's a chance to experience some of Toronto's top cooking for less than you'd normally spend — so you can take a break from your usual cheap eats.
From July 3 to 19, more than 240 local restaurants are serving three-course prix fixe menus across six price points for lunch and dinner. It’s the perfect excuse to tick a few bucket-list destinations off your list, whether you’ve been eyeing the best new restaurants and best bars in town or an old favourite.
The 2026 lineup is particularly exciting, pairing a wave of fresh talent with long-standing favourites. From sky-high views at Canoe and refined French dining at Lucie to newcomers like The Frederick, and plant-based gems like Hawker, you’ll find some of Toronto’s best restaurants participating in Summerlicious this year.
Tables fill up fast during this citywide event. Don't miss out on grabbing your Summerlicious spots early to guarantee a summer filled with exceptional, budget-friendly dishes.
18 Summerlicious Toronto restaurants to book now
1. Aera
8 Spadina Ave.
Enjoy Summerlicious 38 storeys above the city at Aera inside The Well. The modern steakhouse is serving a three-course $75 dinner menu, all featuring sushi, sirloin and a decadent molten lava cake.
2. Alder
51 Camden St.
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Downstairs at Ace Hotel Toronto, the architecturally stunning Alder showcases chef Patrick Kriss's Mediterranean-inspired cooking over open fire. Its $75 Summerlicious dinner menu highlights seasonal dishes like hamachi crudo, slow-cooked short rib and branzino, before ending with a choice of strawberry choux, lemon ice cream cake or dark chocolate sorbet.
3. Canoe
66 Wellington St. W., 54th floor
Scallops, pork terrine, rigatoni and Atlantic salmon headline the Summerlicious menu at this destination for Canadian cuisine. Lunch and dinner menus are available, but we recommend booking for sunset, when Canoe’s breathtaking views of the city and Lake Ontario are at their very best.
4. Curryish Tavern
783 Queen St. W.
Don’t worry — the “ish” in Curryish Tavern is reflective of chef Miheer Shete’s penchant for blending bold Indian flavours with seasonal Canadian ingredients — not a lack of commitment. Pair your lunch or dinner of Maple Hakka Chicken Wings and Paneer Pakora Burger with local wines and Indian-inspired cocktails.
5. Alobar Downtown
150 York St.
Enjoy the Alo Group’s signature warmth and hospitality at Alobar, a more casual expression of chef Patrick Kriss’s acclaimed cooking in the downtown core. From the Caesar salad and corn pasta to the famous Banana Cream Pie, the restaurant is serving one of the standout Summerlicious menus in Toronto, with lunch for $55 and dinner for $75.
6. Mother Tongue
348 Adelaide St. W.
This trendy bar and restaurant whips up Filipino and Pan-Asian-inspired dishes and cocktails on the ground floor of The Slate hotel on Adelaide Street. During Summerlicious Toronto, guests can explore Mother Tongue's vibrant Filipino and Pan-Asian-inspired menu through dishes like General Tao bao, Korean beef short rib and ube- and pandan-infused desserts.
7. Hawker
291 Augusta Ave.
Executive chef Leah Steduto's creative plant-based cooking is on full display at Hawker this Summerlicious. Lunch and dinner menus feature the restaurant's signature fermented and foraged approach, with dishes ranging from biryani to a buckwheat dessert.
8. Black + Blue
130 King St. W.
The classic steakhouse with a twist delivers a $48 lunch and $65 dinner for Summerlicious Toronto. Known for its selection of some of the world's rarest cuts, Black + Blue's prix fixe menu includes highlights like the Australian Wagyu tartare and a prime New York striploin surf & turf.
9. Le Select Bistro
432 Wellington St. W.
For a Parisian escape without leaving Toronto, head to Le Sélect Bistro for its $65 Summerlicious dinner menu. Pair timeless French flavours like escargots and steak frites with their special $12 feature drinks, including a clarified rum-and-mint cocktail.
10. The Frederick
10 Temperance St.
This bar and grill in the Financial District is making its Summerlicious debut with lunch and dinner menus that put a little more pzazz into comfort food. Don’t miss The Frederick Frank, the restaurant’s take on the classic hot dog.
11. Punch
30 Mercer St.
Located in Hotel Le Germain, Punch blends modern London vibes with rich Indian flavours. Their Summerlicious $65 dinner menu features creative, comforting fusions like beef wellington paired with a tasty rogan josh jus.
12. Casa Morales
152 Augusta Ave.
The team behind Gus Tacos has $41 lunch and $55 dinner menus that offer modern takes on Mexican classics for Summerlicious Toronto, like their crowd-favourite costillas secas — fried pork ribs marinated in lime, garlic and black pepper.
13. Lucie
100 Yonge St.
Chef Michael Angeloni’s first Summerlicious menu at Lucie is one of the season's most anticipated. Indulge in three courses of refined French cuisine for a $75, featuring scallop crudo and seared turbot at the twice Michelin-recommended restaurant.
14. Piano Piano
1006 Bloor St. W.
Add some Italian flair to your Summerlicious line-up at Piano Piano, where chef Victor Barry takes a relaxed approach to fine dining. The $34 lunch and $45 dinner deals are packed with comfort-food gems, from canestri alla vodka and loaded wood-fired pizzas to Nutella-swirled tiramisu.
15. The Dorset
457 Wellington St W.
Craving elevated British fare this Summerlicious? Head to The Dorset at The Well, where chef Ryan Lister cooks coastal English cuisine inspired by his hometown. Its $41 lunch and $55 dinner menus showcase seasonal ingredients, but our pick would be the rhubarb and custard pot — a sweet-tart ending to your meal.
16. Little Sister
102 Portland St.
Bold Indo-Dutch flavours are on the menu at both Little Sister locations this Summerlicious, doubling your chances of snagging a reservation. The $45 dinner menu highlights the restaurant’s homemade spice blends in dishes like grilled beef bakso and a tropical pineapple popsicle dusted with spicy Tajín.
17. Minami Toronto
225 King St. W.
For the King West crowd craving modern Japanese dining, Minami’s $41 lunch and $55 dinner menus feature seasonal options like its signature aburi sushi, beef tenderloin and a silky hojicha crème brûlée to finish the Summerlicious Toronto meal.
18. The Cottage Cheese
64 Oxford St.
There’s no better time to discover the Michelin-recommended cooking at The Cottage Cheese than Summerlicious Toronto. The $45 dinner menu features the restaurant’s famous creamy butter chicken, alongside other scratch-made faves.
