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Toronto Patios That Will Transport You Out of the City
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Toronto Patios That Will Transport You Out of the City
It may be September and the unofficial signifier of cold weather to come, but as the last long weekend of the summer approaches, it is time to revel in as much al fresco dining as humanly possible.
What is typically a weekend for city getaways, jaunts to magical European destinations or beach holidays may more likely be one spent at home, that doesn't mean you can't escape the ho-hum of everyday life.
We have compiled a list of Toronto's patios guaranteed to whisk you away. From urban jungles, gothic castle backdrops and secret gardens, there's still plenty new to explore.
Here is a list of Toronto patios that will transport you out of the city.
The Octopus Garden
Toronto's newest hidden garden patio imparts old Hollywood vibes and will transport you directly to the Polo Lounge or Chateau Marmont (which the concept was inspired by).
The Octopus Garden
Toronto's newest hidden garden patio imparts old Hollywood vibes and will transport you directly to the Polo Lounge or Chateau Marmont (which the concept was inspired by).
Bloorcourt Village
841 Bloor St W
Paradise Grapevine
Walking along Bloor Street, you would have no idea what lies behind Paradise Grapevine's narrow alleyway. A hidden back patio spotted with old oak wine barrels is the spot for sipping natural wine and snacking on charcuterie and olives.
Paradise Grapevine
Bloorcourt Village
841 Bloor St W
Walking along Bloor Street, you would have no idea what lies behind Paradise Grapevine's narrow alleyway. A hidden back patio spotted with old oak wine barrels is the spot for sipping natural wine and snacking on charcuterie and olives.
King West
485 King St W
Baro
Latin
Baro's patio imparts an immediate sense of tranquillity as you sit amongst the lush greenery. An oasis in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the city, Baro is the getaway you need when you want to escape it all.
Baro
King West
485 King St W
Baro's patio imparts an immediate sense of tranquillity as you sit amongst the lush greenery. An oasis in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the city, Baro is the getaway you need when you want to escape it all.
Latin
Financial District
161 Bay St
Chotto Matte
Japanese-Peruvian
Venture to the Amazon when sitting on this plant-adorned patio. Giving a whole other meaning to the urban jungle, a seating at their weekly jungle brunch will transport you somewhere far, far away.
Chotto Matte
Financial District
161 Bay St
Venture to the Amazon when sitting on this plant-adorned patio. Giving a whole other meaning to the urban jungle, a seating at their weekly jungle brunch will transport you somewhere far, far away.
Japanese-Peruvian
The Beaches
1681 Lake Shore Blvd E
Toronto Beach Club
Sip on cocktails and nibble on towering platters of fresh seafood at this lakeside restaurant that will transport you to the tropics on that beach vacation you so deserve to be taking right now.
Toronto Beach Club
The Beaches
1681 Lake Shore Blvd E
Sip on cocktails and nibble on towering platters of fresh seafood at this lakeside restaurant that will transport you to the tropics on that beach vacation you so deserve to be taking right now.
King West
522 King St W
Myth
Greek
A greek restaurant that wants guests to feel like their somewhere seaside in Mykonos enjoying mezze platters, seafood and saganaki.
Myth
King West
522 King St W
A greek restaurant that wants guests to feel like their somewhere seaside in Mykonos enjoying mezze platters, seafood and saganaki.
Greek
Yonge and Bloor
15 Charles St E
Constantine
Mediterranean
Located at the Anndore House, Hotel Constantine has a hidden second-floor patio to keep you surrounded by greenery and tall buildings. Here vegetable dishes take centre stage, with family-style dining highly encouraged.
Constantine
Yonge and Bloor
15 Charles St E
Located at the Anndore House, Hotel Constantine has a hidden second-floor patio to keep you surrounded by greenery and tall buildings. Here vegetable dishes take centre stage, with family-style dining highly encouraged.
Mediterranean
Yorkville
158 Cumberland St
Bar Reyna
Mediterranean
A hidden back patio with vibrant decor and lanterns to elevate the Mediterranean cuisine they have to offer such as falafel bites or Halloumi Souvlaki.
Bar Reyna
Yorkville
158 Cumberland St
A hidden back patio with vibrant decor and lanterns to elevate the Mediterranean cuisine they have to offer such as falafel bites or Halloumi Souvlaki.
Mediterranean
Leslieville
1058 Gerrard St E
Chula Taberna Mexicana
Mexican
A colourful cantina rooftop patio with a wide variety of tequila, mezcal, beer and cocktails paired with Mexican staples.
Chula Taberna Mexicana
Leslieville
1058 Gerrard St E
A colourful cantina rooftop patio with a wide variety of tequila, mezcal, beer and cocktails paired with Mexican staples.
Mexican
Harbourfront
25 Dockside Dr
Against the Grain
You can enjoy some global-inspired eats by a lakeside view like jerk chicken, mushroom risotto, Hawaiian ribeye or a classic crispy fried chicken burger.
Against the Grain
Harbourfront
25 Dockside Dr
You can enjoy some global-inspired eats by a lakeside view like jerk chicken, mushroom risotto, Hawaiian ribeye or a classic crispy fried chicken burger.
Little Italy
597 College St
Pompette
A French restaurant serving up classics like pâté en croûte, tarama and sourdough bread paired with handcrafted cocktails and wine.
Pompette
Little Italy
597 College St
A French restaurant serving up classics like pâté en croûte, tarama and sourdough bread paired with handcrafted cocktails and wine.
King West
642 King St W Suite 102
Lapinou
French
Serving up brunch on Sundays with 1930s Paris Jazz on the patio will have you feeling like you're vacationing in Paris.
Lapinou
King West
642 King St W Suite 102
Serving up brunch on Sundays with 1930s Paris Jazz on the patio will have you feeling like you're vacationing in Paris.
French
Earlscourt
1370 St Clair Ave W
Mercado Negro
Portuguese
At Mercado Negro they want you to experience what it's like when you step into a Portuguese household. As part of the AgitÁgueda Art Festival, hundreds of umbrellas are hung in the streets of Agueda, just like the patio at this restaurant.
Mercado Negro
Earlscourt
1370 St Clair Ave W
At Mercado Negro they want you to experience what it's like when you step into a Portuguese household. As part of the AgitÁgueda Art Festival, hundreds of umbrellas are hung in the streets of Agueda, just like the patio at this restaurant.
Portuguese
The Garden at Casa Loma
With Toronto's iconic castle in the background, you'll get to enjoy a meal in Casa Loma's award-winning gardens.
The Garden at Casa Loma
With Toronto's iconic castle in the background, you'll get to enjoy a meal in Casa Loma's award-winning gardens.
Clay Restaurant
Located inside the Gardiner Museum, this hidden rooftop will have you thinking you're on a European vacation.
Clay Restaurant
Located inside the Gardiner Museum, this hidden rooftop will have you thinking you're on a European vacation.