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American Restaurants

Craving classic American comfort food? Toronto has you covered with spots serving everything from juicy burgers and smoky barbecue to loaded fries and Southern-style fried chicken. You’ll find great options across the city, but neighbourhoods like Queen West and the Entertainment District are especially known for their diner-style eats, craft burger joints and modern takes on beloved favourites. Expect big portions, bold flavours and dishes that lean into nostalgia while still feeling fresh. Whether you’re after slow-cooked brisket, a stacked cheeseburger or homestyle mac and cheese, Toronto’s American food scene delivers some of the best comfort cooking in the city—we can’t wait for you to dig in.

Cuisine Types

Cuisine Types

Close up of meat on a barbeque

BBQ

Where there’s smoke, there’s a great barbeque. Locals engage in heated debates about...

Rol Jui Chinese restaurant on Dundas Street in Chinatown

Chinese

Make your way over to Chinatown on Spadina Avenue (the largest of several Chinatowns in Toronto) for...

Upclose of gluten free cupcake

Gluten-Free

Whether you are gluten intolerant or celiac, these Toronto restaurants will happily accommodate your...

Greek food, including souvlaki and salad.

Greek

Every summer in August, Torontonians flock to the annual Taste of the Danforth Festival. Thankfully,...

Close up of Indian cuisine

Indian

Toronto offers a mix of eateries featuring delicacies from North and South India, Pakistan, Sri...

Dishes from Terroni

Italian

Craving pasta, pizza and maybe a little pinot grigio? Then you’ll love Toronto’s...

People dining in a restaurant in Toronto's Koreatown

Korean

In the mood for Korean barbecue, kimchee, or pork bone soup? Toronto’s got you covered. 

Dishes from Miku restaurant

Japanese

Japanese food is about more than just sushi. At Benihana Japanese Steakhouse (winner of WHERE...

The dining room at La Palma restaurant Toronto

Mediterranean

From hidden gems to elegant eateries, Toronto is home to a vibrant mix of Mediterranean restaurants...

The wall mural at El Catrin restaurant in the Distillery District

Mexican

You don’t need to fly overseas for a taste of La Vida Loca! If you need some Latin spice in...

Pizza from Terroni

Pizza

Deep dish, wood-fired, thin crust, crispy or cheesy—locals will debate their favourites but we...

Menu items from 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower

Seafood

Oyster platters, seafood towers, mussels and lobster, have we got your attention yet?...

A couple dines at BlueBlood steakhouse at Casa Loma

Steakhouses

Celebrating a special occasion (or special someone)? Or maybe you’re just looking to treat...

Miku sushi

Sushi

Whether you’re into simple fish rolls or the creamy deep-fried extravaganza, they’re all...

Upclose of Thai dish

Thai

Thai restaurants can be found across the city. If you prefer your curry Thai-style (red, green or...

Close-up photo of Pho

Vietnamese

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of piping hot pho especially when the temperatures drop....

The restaurants and shops of Toronto's King Street West entertainment district at night

Food & Drink

Toronto is a culinary mecca, from acclaimed Michelin-starred dining destinations to cosy neighbourhood gems. Entice your taste buds with a diverse array of cuisines from around the world, including Italian, Mexican, and...

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