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Canoe Restaurant & BarvsRodney's Oyster House
Both Canoe Restaurant & Bar and Rodney's Oyster House are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Canoe Restaurant & Bar scores significantly better than Rodney's Oyster House. Canoe Restaurant & Bar is ranked #1 in Toronto with approval from 11 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Forbes Travel Guide and Zagat.
Canoe Restaurant & Bar
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54th Floor, TD Bank Tower, 66 Wellington St. W, Toronto, Ontario M5K 1H6
From $60/night
Concierge "If the name brings to mind a woodsy interior with lumberjack tchotchkes, think again."
Fodor's "Huge dining-room windows frame breathtaking views of the Toronto Islands and the lake at this restaurant, thanks to a location on the 54th floor of the Toronto Dominion Bank Tower." Full review
Insight Guides "Fantastic views overlooking Lake Ontario and Downtown from the 54th floor. Canadian is the theme of both decor and food. "
Zagat4.7
""Flawless" Canadian dishes with a "modern twist" at this "upscale" Financial Districter that's again rated No. 1 for Decor in the city." Full review
BlackBook "Bay street Boys and media moguls influenced stylistically by Ryan Seacrest ascend 54 floors atop the TD Tower for power lunch and post-trading cocktails."
Gayot15.0
"An evening at Canoe should start at the bar, which offers panoramic city views." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Upscale Canadian dishes – think elk and wild char – are the pièces de résistance from chef Anthony Walsh’s kitchen. Views from this 54th-floor room are stunning."
Time Out "Canoe is a Toronto showpiece, both for the lofty setting and superlative cuisine." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Canoe is a stunning venue in which to experience creative, satisfying regional Canadian cuisine." Full review
Frommer's "The professional service; sophisticated, elegant Canadiana cuisine; and fine wine cellar are what have established it as one of the city's best restaurants." Full review
Rodney's Oyster House Fodor's Insight Guides
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469 King St. West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1K4, Canada
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Fodor's "A den of oceanic delicacies, this playful basement raw bar is frequented by solo diners and showbiz types." Full review
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Be sure to ask about the daily "Grace's soup" and "white-plate" specials.
Insight Guides "Toronto's first and long-time oyster bar maintains high standards...and a sense of fun. Fish and other seafood dishes are all cooked with flair. "
Travel + Leisure "Rodney's has developed a reputation for serving the best seasonal oysters from East and West Coasts as well as the Gulf of Mexico, and the waters off New Zealand and Australia." Full review
Zagat4.3
"Fin fans "simply love" the "top-notch" seafood, including some of the "freshest oysters around", at this "casual" King Wester that's been "around forever"." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Two dozen types of oysters entice mollusk fans; grilled fish round out the menu."
Time Out "A transplant from the East Coast, Rodney Clark imported his dad's oysters before opening his own joint." Full review
Rough Guide "Toronto's favourite oyster bar, ensconced in a handsomely modernized old basement, serves up tonnes of the slippery delicacies, plus scallops, mussels, crab and shrimp."
Zagat4.5
"“Heavenly” oysters reign at this King West “institution”, an “old-school” fish house where fans “get hungry just thinking about” the “amazing” seasonal seafood, including lobster, crab and chowders." Full review
Frommer's "Although not in its original location, Rodney's is a Toronto institution, loved for its maritime hospitality, fine selection of oysters, and fresh-from-the-tank seafood" Full review
