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These Toronto restaurant patios were just named among the best in Canada for outdoor dining

There are dog-friendly spots, too!

Lead Writer, Travel

Who's hungry for a delicious meal with a side of sunshine? Now that the warm weather is finally here, it's time to book a patio date, and these Toronto restaurants were just named among the top spots in Canada for outdoor dining.

Online reservation platform OpenTable recently revealed Canada's Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining for 2025. The roundup was created based on over 1 million diner reviews and metrics, and features dreamy destinations from coast to coast.

Twenty-two Toronto restaurants made the list, so if you're looking for a great place to enjoy a meal outdoors, here's where you should head:

  • Allen's
  • Amal Restaurant
  • Auberge du Pommier
  • BlueBlood Steakhouse
  • Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen
  • Cluny
  • Daphne
  • El Catrin
  • Gusto 501
  • JOEY King St
  • Koh Lipe Thai – Downtown
  • KŌST
  • Le Sélect Bistro
  • Miller Tavern
  • Nodo – Liberty
  • Parallel
  • Rasa
  • Simona
  • Sorrel Rosedale
  • Stock Bar
  • Terroni Price
  • The Chase

  • Many of these Toronto restaurants have dog-friendly patios, so you can even bring your furry friend along for the outing. OpenTable features a dog symbol to indicate designated pet-friendly spots.

    Whether you're craving a delicious brunch outdoors or drinks by the sunset, these Toronto patios are dreamy spots to spend time with your favourite people.

    You can find the full list of Canada's Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining for 2025 on the OpenTable website.

    • Lead Writer

      Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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