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The Best Heated Patios in Toronto So You Can Still Go Out for Dinner This Winter
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The Best Heated Patios in Toronto So You Can Still Go Out for Dinner This Winter
With new restrictions landing in Toronto today, January 5th, indoor dining will be off the table for a few weeks, but that doesn't mean you can't head out to support some of your favourite local restaurants during this challenging time. The best heated patios in Toronto will ensure you can enjoy a safe and cozy sit-down meal outdoors, even in the middle of winter. From breweries to upscale eateries to brunch spots, this list will certainly come in handy, at least for the next little while...
Liberty Village
70 Fraser Ave
School
Breakfast & Brunch
Grab all your favourite brunch classics on the heated patio at this Dundas West spot.
School
Liberty Village
70 Fraser Ave
Grab all your favourite brunch classics on the heated patio at this Dundas West spot.
Breakfast & Brunch
Little Italy
505 College St
Bar Raval
Spanish
This Little Italy bar and tapas spot is keeping their patio open for hot cocktails, coffees, sweets and treats.
Bar Raval
Little Italy
505 College St
This Little Italy bar and tapas spot is keeping their patio open for hot cocktails, coffees, sweets and treats.
Spanish
Leslieville
1173 Dundas St E
Dundas & Carlaw
Cafe
This upbeat wine and coffee bar at the corner of Dundas and Carlaw in the east end will continue to offer java, local beers and wine on their cozy and covered heated patio.
Dundas & Carlaw
Leslieville
1173 Dundas St E
This upbeat wine and coffee bar at the corner of Dundas and Carlaw in the east end will continue to offer java, local beers and wine on their cozy and covered heated patio.
Cafe
Queen Street West
924 Queen St W
Jules Bistro
French
Steak frites and other French staples are the go-to at this West Queen West eatery that has just put the finishing touches on their newly opened back patio.
Jules Bistro
Queen Street West
924 Queen St W
Steak frites and other French staples are the go-to at this West Queen West eatery that has just put the finishing touches on their newly opened back patio.
French
Hemingway's Restaurant
Pub
Another Yorkville staple, Hemingway's, a New Zealand-style pub, will be dishing up food, beer and cocktails under their covered and heated all-year rooftop patio.
Hemingway's Restaurant
Another Yorkville staple, Hemingway's, a New Zealand-style pub, will be dishing up food, beer and cocktails under their covered and heated all-year rooftop patio.
Pub
Leslieville
1146 Queen St E
La Paella
Spanish
If you're hankering for some authentic tapas, paella and wine from Spain, then this Leslieville joint with a cozy covered and warm patio is the perfect spot!
La Paella
Leslieville
1146 Queen St E
If you're hankering for some authentic tapas, paella and wine from Spain, then this Leslieville joint with a cozy covered and warm patio is the perfect spot!
Spanish
Yorkville
22 Cumberland St
The Pilot
This longstanding Yorkville eatery will be serving up their extensive menu on their large rooftop patio, which is heated, covered and has plenty of seating.
The Pilot
Yorkville
22 Cumberland St
This longstanding Yorkville eatery will be serving up their extensive menu on their large rooftop patio, which is heated, covered and has plenty of seating.
Church Wellesley Village
553 Church St
Smith
French
Open for brunch on the weekends; you can get your fix of bennies, brisket hash and strawberry cheesecake pancakes on this stylish patio on Church Street.
Smith
Church Wellesley Village
553 Church St
Open for brunch on the weekends; you can get your fix of bennies, brisket hash and strawberry cheesecake pancakes on this stylish patio on Church Street.
French
St. Clair West
1108 St Clair Ave W
CANO Restaurant
Italian
Cozy up with some hearty Italian fare on the heated and covered back patio at this popular spot on St. Clair West.
CANO Restaurant
St. Clair West
1108 St Clair Ave W
Cozy up with some hearty Italian fare on the heated and covered back patio at this popular spot on St. Clair West.
Italian
Downtown
66 Wellington St W
Bymark
Cold winters aren't going to stop one of the McEwan Group's staple restaurants from dishing up their delicious cuisine, cocktails and more; limited seating on their tented and heated patio is now available!
Bymark
Downtown
66 Wellington St W
Cold winters aren't going to stop one of the McEwan Group's staple restaurants from dishing up their delicious cuisine, cocktails and more; limited seating on their tented and heated patio is now available!
Harbourfront
60 Harbour St
Harbour 60
Steakhouse
You can still celebrate those special steak-worthy moments this winter at Harbour 60's beautiful and luxuriously decorated outdoor heated patio.
Harbour 60
Harbourfront
60 Harbour St
You can still celebrate those special steak-worthy moments this winter at Harbour 60's beautiful and luxuriously decorated outdoor heated patio.
Steakhouse
Leslieville
1058 Gerrard St E
Chula Taberna Mexicana
Mexican
Get your taco fix at this vibrant Leslieville spot serving up Mexican staples, margaritas and beer on their expansive covered back patio.
Chula Taberna Mexicana
Leslieville
1058 Gerrard St E
Get your taco fix at this vibrant Leslieville spot serving up Mexican staples, margaritas and beer on their expansive covered back patio.
Mexican
Miga
If you're looking for refined Korean tabletop barbecue and polished Japanese dishes, then you're in luck, because Miga's patio (complete with outdoor grills, heaters and greenery) will be open all month long.
Miga
If you're looking for refined Korean tabletop barbecue and polished Japanese dishes, then you're in luck, because Miga's patio (complete with outdoor grills, heaters and greenery) will be open all month long.
Bloordale Village
1226 Bloor St W
Bar Neon
Greek
Snag a table on the patio at this contemporary spot on Bloor Street West, serving up Greek food and cocktails to match.
Bar Neon
Bloordale Village
1226 Bloor St W
Snag a table on the patio at this contemporary spot on Bloor Street West, serving up Greek food and cocktails to match.
Greek
Bloordale Village
1184 Bloor St W
Burdock Brewery
Brewpub
This chill microbrewery in Bloordale will continue serving Canadian fare and craft beers on their heated and covered patio open this month.
Burdock Brewery
Bloordale Village
1184 Bloor St W
This chill microbrewery in Bloordale will continue serving Canadian fare and craft beers on their heated and covered patio open this month.
Brewpub
Aura
Known for their craft cocktails, this restaurant and lounge has their picturesque back patio covered and heated, perfect for enjoying snack plates on those cool winter evenings.
Aura
Known for their craft cocktails, this restaurant and lounge has their picturesque back patio covered and heated, perfect for enjoying snack plates on those cool winter evenings.
Stackt Market
If you have yet to visit Stackt Market this season, now is your chance! Book the Crokicurl court, then wind down with a beer and snacks (like Joybird Fried Chicken) on the outdoor pavilion patio after a game with friends.
Stackt Market
If you have yet to visit Stackt Market this season, now is your chance! Book the Crokicurl court, then wind down with a beer and snacks (like Joybird Fried Chicken) on the outdoor pavilion patio after a game with friends.
Corso Italia
145 Lauder Ave
Atomic 10
Mexican
This laid-back Mexican eatery will continue doling out sandwiches, meat plates and their famous birria tacos on their covered patio, complete with strung lighting and space heaters.
Atomic 10
Corso Italia
145 Lauder Ave
This laid-back Mexican eatery will continue doling out sandwiches, meat plates and their famous birria tacos on their covered patio, complete with strung lighting and space heaters.
Mexican
Trinity-Bellwoods
124 Ossington Ave
Bellwoods Brewery
Brewpub
An Ossington strip classic serving up shared plates and homebrews on their large patio next to their bottle shop.
Bellwoods Brewery
Trinity-Bellwoods
124 Ossington Ave
An Ossington strip classic serving up shared plates and homebrews on their large patio next to their bottle shop.
Brewpub
Financial District
161 Bay St
Chotto Matte
Japanese-Peruvian
This stylish restaurant near the Hockey Hall of Fame is dishing up exquisite Japanese and Peruvian fare, cocktails and wine on their covered (and fully heated) outdoor patio.
Chotto Matte
Financial District
161 Bay St
This stylish restaurant near the Hockey Hall of Fame is dishing up exquisite Japanese and Peruvian fare, cocktails and wine on their covered (and fully heated) outdoor patio.
Japanese-Peruvian