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The Best Restaurants for Large Groups in Toronto

Abbie North

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Abbie North

Posted Feb 18, 2025

The Best Restaurants for Large Groups in Toronto

Abbie North

Written By

Abbie North

Posted Feb 18, 2025

Best Restaurants for Large Groups in Toronto: Celebrate with Friends and Family

Planning a celebration in Toronto? Whether you're marking a promotion, birthday, or just gathering to enjoy great food and friendship, finding the perfect restaurant for large groups is key. While many restaurants in the city are delicious, their small seating arrangements can make it difficult to host everyone you want to invite.

That’s why we’ve curated a list of the best restaurants for large groups in Toronto, where everyone can be included in the fun. These spots offer ample seating and the perfect ambiance for group dining, so no one’s left out. From casual eats to upscale venues, these restaurants ensure everyone can enjoy an indulgent meal together.

Discover the top places to celebrate with your loved ones and make your next gathering in Toronto unforgettable.

Entertainment District

80 Blue Jays Way 44th Floor

Kost

Californian

This California-inspired restaurant on the 44th floor of Toronto's BISHA hotel offers group dining menus and private dining, ideal for enjoying exclusive seasonal offerings and signature dishes.

Kost

Entertainment District

80 Blue Jays Way 44th Floor

This California-inspired restaurant on the 44th floor of Toronto's BISHA hotel offers group dining menus and private dining, ideal for enjoying exclusive seasonal offerings and signature dishes.

Californian

Entertainment District

80 Blue Jays Way

Akira Back

This Japanese restaurant in the entertainment district has a range of seating options, From their seated option fitting 114, to a reception style that fits 175 and a private dining room that fits 22, you're sure to be comfortable in whatever option suits you and yours best.

Akira Back

Entertainment District

80 Blue Jays Way

This Japanese restaurant in the entertainment district has a range of seating options, From their seated option fitting 114, to a reception style that fits 175 and a private dining room that fits 22, you're sure to be comfortable in whatever option suits you and yours best.

MIMI Chinese

With seating options ranging from reservations up to renting out the dining space, you can prepare for all your family, friends to get together and enjoy tender and flavourful Chinese cuisine.

MIMI Chinese

With seating options ranging from reservations up to renting out the dining space, you can prepare for all your family, friends to get together and enjoy tender and flavourful Chinese cuisine.

Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine

Chinese Restaurant in the Harbourfront offers reservations of parties up to 15, meaning that if you and 14 other friends have cravings for upscale Chinese cuisine and dim sum you know exactly where to go.

Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine

Chinese Restaurant in the Harbourfront offers reservations of parties up to 15, meaning that if you and 14 other friends have cravings for upscale Chinese cuisine and dim sum you know exactly where to go.

STK

Steakhouse

This lively restaurant and lounge serves steaks, seafood and cocktails in a sleek, ultramodern setting with plenty of booths. Offering reservations for up to groups of 20, its the perfect place to kick back and catch up.

STK

This lively restaurant and lounge serves steaks, seafood and cocktails in a sleek, ultramodern setting with plenty of booths. Offering reservations for up to groups of 20, its the perfect place to kick back and catch up.

Steakhouse

Roncesvalles

2125 Dundas St W

Bandit Brewery

Once an auto shop, this craft brewery spot has a large array of bench-style seating that ensured everyone in the friend group can sit at one table. They also offer a wide selection of beer styles along with creative food.

Bandit Brewery

Roncesvalles

2125 Dundas St W

Once an auto shop, this craft brewery spot has a large array of bench-style seating that ensured everyone in the friend group can sit at one table. They also offer a wide selection of beer styles along with creative food.

Black + Blue

Nestled in the financial district, this steakhouse has a two-storey interior, almost sky high ceilings, ambient lighting and a multitude of private spaces that are perfect for a group gathering.

Black + Blue

Nestled in the financial district, this steakhouse has a two-storey interior, almost sky high ceilings, ambient lighting and a multitude of private spaces that are perfect for a group gathering.

St. James Town

31 Howard St

Tinuno

This communal-style Filipino restaurant in St. James Town is perfect for a group dinner and offers reservations for over 8 guests, although you do have to email them before hand to secure your spot.

Tinuno

St. James Town

31 Howard St

This communal-style Filipino restaurant in St. James Town is perfect for a group dinner and offers reservations for over 8 guests, although you do have to email them before hand to secure your spot.

Entertainment District

11 Duncan St

Byblos

Mediterranean

This Mediterranean restaurant in the entertainment district offers family-style dining with their main level seating up to 50 guests or host 100 standing, and the upper level fits 80 seated or 125 for receptions.

Byblos

Entertainment District

11 Duncan St

This Mediterranean restaurant in the entertainment district offers family-style dining with their main level seating up to 50 guests or host 100 standing, and the upper level fits 80 seated or 125 for receptions.

Mediterranean

George Restaurant

This globally inspired restaurant downtown Toronto can accommodate groups of various sizes – up to 64 guests for a private dining room and 120 guests for cocktail events.

George Restaurant

This globally inspired restaurant downtown Toronto can accommodate groups of various sizes – up to 64 guests for a private dining room and 120 guests for cocktail events.

Financial District

10 Temperance St Fl 5

The Chase

This fine dining seafood restaurant in the financial district is one of Toronto's top spots for hosting large groups and can host groups of 10 to 200.

The Chase

Financial District

10 Temperance St Fl 5

This fine dining seafood restaurant in the financial district is one of Toronto's top spots for hosting large groups and can host groups of 10 to 200.

Fashion District

98 Portland St

SARA Restaurant

This fine dining restaurant by the Food Dudes is in the fashion district and available parties of over 8, perfect for a get together with a close group of friends.

SARA Restaurant

Fashion District

98 Portland St

This fine dining restaurant by the Food Dudes is in the fashion district and available parties of over 8, perfect for a get together with a close group of friends.

Downtown Toronto

165 University Ave

Cafe Landwer

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this Middle Eastern restaurant is ideal for large gatherings any time of the day so you can work around everyones schedule.

Cafe Landwer

Downtown Toronto

165 University Ave

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this Middle Eastern restaurant is ideal for large gatherings any time of the day so you can work around everyones schedule.

Distillery District

18 Tank House Lane

El Catrin

The go-to spot for Mexican cuisine in the Distillery District, has a large heated patio sprawling indoor space with high ceilings.

El Catrin

Distillery District

18 Tank House Lane

The go-to spot for Mexican cuisine in the Distillery District, has a large heated patio sprawling indoor space with high ceilings.

King West

478 King St W

Patria

Spanish

Patria has plenty of room to host your next big gathering. With large-format paellas and tapas meant for sharing, the menu is designed with a group in mind.

Patria

King West

478 King St W

Patria has plenty of room to host your next big gathering. With large-format paellas and tapas meant for sharing, the menu is designed with a group in mind.

Spanish

The Carbon Bar

This BBQ spot in Corktown accommodates large groups with their long wooden tables and red leather booths.

The Carbon Bar

This BBQ spot in Corktown accommodates large groups with their long wooden tables and red leather booths.

Scarborough

4020 Finch Ave E

Fishman Lobster Clubhouse

Seafood

This famous Scarborough restaurant is widely recognized for their gargantuan seafood towers. The cash-only seafood spot is geared towards big groups -- offering a large-format, family-style type of dining.

Fishman Lobster Clubhouse

Scarborough

4020 Finch Ave E

This famous Scarborough restaurant is widely recognized for their gargantuan seafood towers. The cash-only seafood spot is geared towards big groups -- offering a large-format, family-style type of dining.

Seafood

Gusto 101

This well-loved Italian spot at King and Portland has plenty of space both on their main floor and upstairs for larger groups. If you have more than 9 guests, you can work with them to create a custom sharing menu that features a selection of their signature dishes.

Gusto 101

This well-loved Italian spot at King and Portland has plenty of space both on their main floor and upstairs for larger groups. If you have more than 9 guests, you can work with them to create a custom sharing menu that features a selection of their signature dishes.

Kinka Izakaya

With tables for up to ten people and multiple locations across the city, this creative and modern Japanese restaurant is the perfect place to go for a celebration, so book in advance and bring a group of friends ready to eat.

Kinka Izakaya

With tables for up to ten people and multiple locations across the city, this creative and modern Japanese restaurant is the perfect place to go for a celebration, so book in advance and bring a group of friends ready to eat.

Terroni - Adelaide

Italian

This restaurant chain had three large downtown locations that allow for online bookings of up to 20 people, so your party can enjoy authentic Italian seafood, meats, pastas and pizzas.

Terroni - Adelaide

This restaurant chain had three large downtown locations that allow for online bookings of up to 20 people, so your party can enjoy authentic Italian seafood, meats, pastas and pizzas.

Italian

King West

609 King St W

WVRST

German

What better way to have a group dinner then sitting on long communal benches? At WVRST, this seating arrangement allows for all members of your crew to be seated at the table and choose from an extensive menu of sausages, toppings and sauces to nibble alongside a hefty selection of craft beers and wine.

WVRST

King West

609 King St W

What better way to have a group dinner then sitting on long communal benches? At WVRST, this seating arrangement allows for all members of your crew to be seated at the table and choose from an extensive menu of sausages, toppings and sauces to nibble alongside a hefty selection of craft beers and wine.

German

Entertainment District

18 Duncan St

Pai

Complete with two full dining rooms, this dim, bustling Thai spot in the heart of downtown will have enough seats for everyone in your part to try some of the best Pad Thai and inventive cocktails in the city.

Pai

Entertainment District

18 Duncan St

Complete with two full dining rooms, this dim, bustling Thai spot in the heart of downtown will have enough seats for everyone in your part to try some of the best Pad Thai and inventive cocktails in the city.