9 Best Toronto Restaurants That Are Open On Christmas & New Year's Day
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A person serving an Indian dish at a restaurant. Right: People holding two glasses of white and red wine.
Toronto's restaurant scene will never disappoint because there's always somewhere to get a good meal, even on a stat holiday like Christmas or New Year's Day.
This holiday season might be a great time to have dinner with family and friends, but if you're hoping to run away from the dishes or you're simply out on the town, then heading to a restaurant is your best bet.
Christmas and New Year's Day are some of the busiest times of the year, yet many businesses are also closed on these days. That means getting a bite to eat can be tough unless you know where to look or you plan ahead.
To make your lives easier, we've compiled a list of fantastic Toronto restaurants that are open on both those days. You can even book a reservation through OpenTable at each one, if seats are still available.
Here are nine Toronto restaurants that are open on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Adrak Yorkville
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Address: 138 Avenue Rd., Toronto
Cuisine: Indian
Why You Need To Go: Adrak Yorkville is an Indian restaurant that has not only been recognized by the Michelin Guide but also got a major shout-out from Jessica Alba. The star said: "It was sooo damn good. We highly recommend @adrakyorkville if you're in Toronto!"
Alba and her friends ordered the Prawn Tandoori, Patrani Macchi and Pista Lamb Chops and spoke highly about each dish.
Kost
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Address: 80 Blue Jays Way, 44th Floor, Toronto
Cuisine: Californian
Why You Need To Go: If you want to escape the cold and feel like you're somewhere in sunny California, Kost is definitely the place to visit this snowy holiday season.
It's located on the 44th floor of the Bisha Hotel and has jaw-dropping views of the city. The menu is also filled with refreshing eats and cocktails that will transport you to a different world.
LOUIX LOUIS
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Address: 325 Bay St., Toronto
Cuisine: French-American
Why You Need To Go: Looking to indulge in some fine dining and dig into a 13-layer decadent chocolate cake? The LOUIX LOUIS on the 31st floor of the St. Regis Hotel in Toronto is the spot for you.
On Christmas Day, LOUIX LOUIS is offering a set menu that is $175 per person. It comes with four courses and must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
On New Year's Day, guests can order directly from the menu. However, NYE will also have two set menus to choose from, each costing $275 and $350, depending on your seating time.
STK
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Address: 153 Yorkville Ave, Toronto
Cuisine: Steak
Why You Need To Go: This steakhouse franchise restaurant in Toronto has a lot more than just beef. The menu offers seafood, lamb, chicken, pasta and so much more. But if you're looking for a really good steak that will hit the spot, they've got that too.
In fact, Toronto Raptors Scottie Barnes told Narcity that STK was one of his favourite Toronto restaurants. So maybe you'll bump into a celebrity if you visit on a busy New Year's Day.
ONE Restaurant
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Address: 116 Yorkville Ave, Toronto
Cuisine: Fine Dining
Why You Need To Go: ONE Restaurant is a fine dining spot located inside The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto. The menu ranges from Whipped Feta to Umami Eggs, Chicken Noodle Soup and Beef Short Rib; there's something for everyone.
So wear your snazziest outfit and go to the ONE Restaurant in Toronto for a fancy night out this holiday season.
Epoch Bar & Kitchen Terrace
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Address: 181 Wellington St. W., Toronto
Cuisine: Gastro Pub
Why You Need To Go: This restaurant has an extensive cocktail menu with beverages that look delicious. But the excitement doesn't stop there, because the food menu is drool-worthy too.
The idea inspiration behind the restaurant's menu is a mix of pub culture and innovative international dining, so you'll find things like seafood towers, Vietnamese fried chicken, Chilean sea bass, umami burgers and more hearty dishes.
Epoch Bar & Kitchen Terrace Menu
Barkat
Price: 💸💸
Address: 712 Queen St W, Toronto
Cuisine: Indian
Why You Need To Go: This Indian fine-dining restaurant offers dishes you might not typically find at other Indian spots, like an Aloo Tikki Slider and Chola Kulcha Bao. Still, the spices are precisely how you'd like them .
Barkat "endeavours to reinvent Indian cuisine in its entirety," they state on their website. But don't worry, they still have butter chicken on their menu; it's just a smoked version made with Chicken Tikka, mahani sauce and fenugreek powder.
Fox On John
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Address: 106 John St #3, Toronto
Cuisine: Modern British
Why You Need To Go: Fox on John is a great place to go no matter the time of day. They offer brunch, lunch and dinner. They also have an extensive drinks list filled with daily specials, beer buckets, drink towers and more.
You can find almost anything on Fox On John's all-day and all-night menu, from Bang Bang Shimp and Baked Brie to Fox Poutine, tacos, wings, salad, sandwiches and much more.
And if you want to snatch awesome deals, head there Monday to Friday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for their happy hour.
Hot tip: Christmas and New Year's Day are both on Mondays!
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ (Toronto)
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Address: 81 Church St., Toronto
Cuisine: Japanese BBQ
Why You Need To Go: During the holiday season, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ has a special menu with three options that feature some of their specialties. The set menus start at $95 for two people and up to $648 for 12 people.
You'll find everything from miso soup to Japanese Chicken Karaage, Gyu-Sushi, Harami Skirt Steak, Sukiyaki Bone-in Kalbi, Bistro Hanger Steak and more.
So this spot is definitely ideal if you want to head to a restaurant during the holidays as a big group because it's pretty accommodating and has so many different foods to choose from.
Happy holidays!
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