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Panorama Lounge & Restaurant
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 5 pm - 1 am
Fri-Sat 5 pm - 2 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- DJ
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Tue, Wed
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
33 reviews for Panorama Lounge & Restaurant
Review Highlights
"Pros: great view, great atmosphere, unique."
(in 3 reviews)
"It's got one of the best views of Toronto skyline."
(in 7 reviews)
"No cover charge and its usually very low key during the..."
(in 6 reviews)
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33 reviews in English
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Review from Antonia W.
Toronto, ON
1/21/2012
A friend planned after-dinner drinks at Panorama for Friday night and had booked for 16 people. It was my first time there and I had mixed expectations of this place after reading so many bad reviews. I sort of came expecting the worst and was pleasantly surprised then when we had really great service up until we finally left after 2am. Everyone from the bartender, our server and the hostesses to the ticket girl on the bottom floor were friendly!
It is pricey for sure.. $11 pints of beer, $13 martinis so I wouldn't make this a weekly thing but it's an awesome view and if you have a lot of people and can get the VIP room, it's sweet!
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Review from Dishan W.
10/12/2011
Judging from most reviews here, this is a horrible place to come in for a group celebration especially on a weekend. My experience here was for 5 of us on a pretty quiet week night (no cover) which seems to be the best time to come visit here. 2 of my group were visiting the city and Panorama was a great place to take them so they could literally see most of the city on their 2 day trip. And that view is simply amazing!
Now I missed the dinner portion of the evening and joined for dessert and drinks. It's tough to call this place overpriced because it is a prime bar/lounge in the city close to Yorkville so I don't think complaining too much about the price is very warranted as cheap drinks and similar ambiance's can be experienced at so many places around the city. I ordered a mojito ($12) and a warm peach cobbler with ice cream (around $10) and both were great, especially my peach cobbler which came out in 3 separate fried dim sum-like pieces with ice cream on the side. Very delicious. My table mates got the chocolate brownie for 2 I believe which had a larger bowl of ice cream, strawberries and tiny cups for caramel dipping. I'm not a massive brownie fan as they just seem to overwhelm me as a dessert and this tasted extremely dense and heart stopping but that's what people want in a brownie I presume?
Our server was very friendly and always around asking us if things were all right etc. I giver her extra points for convincing the kitchen to dish out our desserts as they had closed around 15-20mins by the time we ordered and I doubt that was just for the extra tip as gratuity was already added on to our bill.
Overall a very pleasant but expensive experience and I can definitely see myself coming back here some time in the future.Listed in: 30-Day Yelp Challenge
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Review from Nos S.
Toronto, ON
9/2/2011
I came yesterday night around 8pm with some friends.
I made a reservation but we had to wait for 25 minutes until we get a table outside, with all the downtown view.
The balcony patio where we ate has a very nice view... But don't expect to eat well : food are ok but very very very expensive. Moreover, the service was good but the busboy and the girl at the reception were not smiling at all. Be happy to have a job guys !!!!
Piece of friendly advice : eat before somewhere else. Then, go there for a drink or two, to get the nice downtown view.
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Review from Tina N.
Toronto, ON
12/8/2011
I went with some friends for a birthday on a Friday night and the place was packed ... luckily we booked the restaurant ahead of time or else we would have been sitting at the bar for a while waiting for a table. *phew
Overall food experience here was delicious but portions were small and a bit pricey. I guess Panorama was bent more towards tapas style dishes then actual dinner entrées. Regardless, the food was good (chicken supreme & baked halibut) and they all went well together with their array of cocktail drinks. I had no issues with the service and in fact found them to be quite nice. The place is beautiful with a great atmosphere and impressive scenery from the 51st floor. Amazing place to take pictures. -
Review from MC J.
Toronto, ON
2/1/2012
Aside of the view, this place doesn't have much to offer. The food is definitely overpriced and not really worth it. The vibe is ok and the service is just fine, at least during week nights.
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Review from Rachel N.
Toronto, ON
12/29/2011
Only getting a 3 star because of the unbelievable view. The menu had just changed when we ate there and the tapas were so small and dry and tasteless...and expensive. Our bill was $100 and we werent even full yet. I would STRONGLY suggest only going for drinks and moving on elsewhere afterwards. If you are new to the city like I was, go to 360 revolving restaurant instead, the price will be the same with a great meal and a great view.
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Review from Doris L.
Toronto, ON
6/12/2011
One star for the view and location. Yah, that's already kind of me.
Where do I begin? My friend had reserved a table for 18 of us for a birthday dinner. We were informed they needed the table back by 8:45. When we got there, they gave us a corner area by the bar with a large coffee table and we were told that was our dinner area? Are you kidding me? The hostess was not helpful. Then the manager was involved and had a table set for us but we were told that we'd ahve about 75 minutes for dinner. We were definitely sure with their service at that point, they wouldn't be able to serve 18 of us in that time frame.
First we had the dinner table problem. Secondly, the original waitress was not happy that we were moving to the table where she wouldn't be serving us so asked us to settle the tab right away instead of asking for 2nd round of drinks. Thirdly, in the middle of sorting out the dinner table, another server pointed out we brought our own cake so there will be a service charge. Really? You're not even serving us and you're telling us you charging us for the cake when we were already calling other resaturants in the area for their availability? If we didn't have other plans for 9ish we would have left by then.
Food and drinks were very much forgettable. Honestly, if they had a more exciting menu, i would have ordered more than an appetizer.
Our waitress at the dinner table wasn't the brightest. Most of us had drinks, the few that didn't want alcohol had asked for water. She came back, forgetting who asked for water when she could have just brought everyone water (which we suggested at that point). She was very polite, but just not on top of things. At one point before the food came out, our party wanted to order more alcohol, and no wait staff could be found. Oh actually, we found some of them in the back area drinking and talking to each other. This was 8:30 and their patrons capacity was about 40%. Really? You guys make that much that you don't want to serve at 8:30 which is probably still early for your shift? I'm sorry, I went through my waitressing days and this is disturbing at Panorama at this price point.
By the time I left the clientele was getting interesting. One would say there were guys who brought their hot girlfriends/wives in skimpy outfits. If you asked the wrong person, they might say those hot women were escorts. I can only comment that they were hot ... I'll give them that much. Not sure the role they were playing last night. Ask around for yourself and make it an evening there if you want a place with a city view, peopple-watching with terrible service and crappy cocktails, and boring food menu. -
Review from Madelyn S.
Toronto, ON
6/6/2011
Holy Terrible. My boyfriend and I went to the restaurant for a special occasion and boy was it an occasion. At first glance, the menu looked quite lovely. Lots of options for a lady with some dietary needs & a date with a healthy appetite. Now, we have become quite addicted to both top chefs going on right now, but I don't think it took a genius to realize the *&^# food we were served that night. It also took approx 15 mins before we were served.
The hostess stood at the front of the restaurant scratching her newly waxed lady area. And simply acted unprofessional the entire evening. I switched seats so I wouldn't have to watch her anymore. Yuck. Second, the manager stood in the front lobby with a mitt full of cash (the gold ones) like she was some sort of baller. Again, super unprofessional. Third, servers congregated around our table to discuss others in the restaurant. Yes, talk about us, but not where others can hear. Three strikes before our appies even arrived.
Appies: sesame seed crusted tuna. bland. boring. and no sesame seeds in sight. yawn. next. crab cakes from a frozen bag of awful. $20+ dollars worth of terribleness.
Mains: Steak for 32 ridiculous dollars. again, not inspired at all. the cut of meat was atrocious. the beets were nice. that is it. tandoori shrimp with a side of bland, cooked in a sock rice.
I don't normally complain - esp when we were about to pay with a gift card but something had to be said for the bubble wrap shrimp and the terrible rice. The server, who was lovely, insisted on replacing the meal, but I was half way through and not interested in taking the gamble on another dish. She obviously took the meal off the bill. Thanks. Points back to you.
She got a nice tip.
Panorama has a terrible vibe. I will never return to eat there. I'd rather pay out the nose at the Hyatt for a city view.
shame shame shame.
we were going to stay for dessert, but decided to spend our cash elsewhere. See my next post for where I had my actual meal. -
Review from Jorge L.
4/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
I came here on a weekday night and we were seated immediately. It was very busy when we left. The food was mediocre and the drinks were ok.
Outside patio is spectacular. Simply blissful. It's got one of the best views of Toronto skyline. Bring a jacket during spring and fall.
It is also a bit away from the noisier music inside. You can have conversations with your date (or friend) and hear each other. Strong wind may interrupt your conversations once in a while, knocking off things on the table.
I ordered a skewer which was bathed in grease. We ordered drinks, cocktail and coffee. We were not in a hurry so I can not complain with the pace.
The service maybe slow but the servers are way nicer than Canoe. This is a less pretentious place than Canoe. This is a place to relax and have a great noisy conversation. Yes, noisy conversation. You have to speak louder in order to be heard.
I will come back here. To bring a date. Or a friend. Or something in between.Listed in: Bring-a-Date: Nice Restos
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Review from Bill T.
1/12/2011
I feel that this is one of the most over-hyped places in Toronto, and I am glad that its Yelp rating is somewhat in line with my experience.
I went around 9 PM on a Saturday with a friend and my girlfriend. We chose this place because she had heard a lot about it, and it's right beside her apartment.
Cover charge: $5 on Fridays and Saturdays. This is fairly standard for lounges, no complaints.
The place was rather full: all of the table were taken, and we waited at the bar for people to leave. Turns out, if you want a table, you need to make a reservation. This is probably especially true if you want to sit on the "good" side: the side where you can see the CN Tower. You get a decent view of the tower from the bar, and it's really nothing spectacular, especially if you have been to other cities like HK, SH and NY; or even cities not known for their skylines such as SF and Tokyo. After a few drinks, a table opened up, and it was on the "bad" side, no surprises. The bad side has a truly terrible view, as there was absolutely nothing to see.
Onto the drinks, the beer selection they had were minimal, and they were out of the stable Toronto brew: Steamwhistle. I ordered a few glasses of wine, and tried a lot of the cocktails my GF had ordered. Most of them were uninspired and insipid. In particular, the Toronto Long Island was especially bad. However, I think there was a creamy Banana drink that was quite creative and worthy of praise.
The ambiance and decour were nice, and the music volume was comfortable so that a conversation was possible without needing to shout excessively. Our waiter was attentive and gave helpful suggestions when needed.
Overall, we still had a lot of fun, but I wouldn't attribute much to this venue. If you have a friend coming in from out of town, this place might be a decent choice, but be sure to reserve a table ahead of time! -
Review from neesa r.
Updated - 7/21/2011
came here again this time in summer to check the balcony patio and night view to the city.
thursday night after 11pm was pretty packed (only on the balcony though). but they immediately had a spot for two. they don't take reservations for the patio and they can only accommodate up to 6 people outside.
the staff was somehow not very friendly and attentive and there were too many ppl who behaved like tourists on CN tower - posing and taking pictures of each other through the whole time we were there.
but it's worth coming here for the experience.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/26/2011
I only went her once and it was a while ago and the balcony patio was closed (ok it was winter) but… Read more »
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Review from Juliana H.
Toronto, ON
8/13/2011
Okay yes the view is amazing. BUT the food was very lackluster and the service was really really bad. We had made reservations for a group of 13 inside the restaurant. When we got there, they shoved us in a corner and expected us all to sit around a coffee table that could only accommodate 8 and very uncomfortably at that. When we asked for the proper table for dinner that we had reserved, they claimed we were out of luck because WE had made a mistake when reserving. What??? Keep in mind the restaurant inside was almost empty. Finally, after a lot of discussion, we got a table. It took forever to get food and the server, who had zero personality, couldn't even seem to be bothered to get us drinks. All in all, I am never coming back.
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Review from Timothy Y.
8/5/2010
The view is probably the only reason to go to Panorama. I was being shown around Toronto by a friend when I asked about rooftop lounges/bars. Panorama is basically that.
We paid the $5 cover and were seated fairly quickly outside. The service was extremely slow. I'm not sure if we entered right around a shift change, but I doubt it. We ordered drinks, a lowball manhattan and some girly cocktail. My waitress looked at me funny when I ordered and asked me to repeat my order because she hadn't heard of a manhattan before. Regardless, our drinks came out alright. I could have used a touch more whiskey in my manhattan considering the price, but that tends to be a habitual complaint at most bars. We also got the triple flavor creme brulee. It was fairly terrible; do not get it.
The music was also rather techno/house-ish which didn't particular fit the clientele or ambiance in my opinion. Luckily, the music was only really loud inside and not on the terraces.
The view, so I'm told, is one of the best of Toronto's night skyline. Personally, I've been spoiled by Chicago, NY, and SF's skylines and rooftop lounges. I would have liked to be closer to the edge of the building, a bit higher, and could have done without the metal safety bars which are about waist-high.
All in all, it's worthwhile to get some drinks on the outer terrace and spend some time conversing and taking in the Toronto skyline. -
Review from Candace H.
3/15/2009
Go.
-1 star because: the food could have been better for the price, and their wine list is for pansies.
+4 stars because: the view will make anything romantic, and the place is chic. -
Review from Simon K.
7/6/2010 1 photo
It has been at least 7 years since I came up to this patio "in the sky" and I must say it is still one of the prettier views of the Toronto skyline, facing South. Come here at night, and you get to see the CN Tower in the distance, and on the left side, financial district all gleaming.
You might wonder why I am only giving 3 stars, and the view is the only thing that is getting any stars, as the service is still no good, and the food is no good as well. I just came up here for drinks, and to bring some people up, who have never been. One ordered some appetizers, and most of them came out cold.
From reading the previous reviews, I guess it is lucky I did not pay any $5 cover fee, but if you are visiting the city, and you need a good lookout, come up here, don't eat, just get a seat on the 'outdoor' patio, and enjoy. Hopefully it is not too windy, as I was up here on a very windy night! -
Review from C M.
North York, ON
4/12/2011
Pretention, deluded self-importance with a side of so-so food, horrifying service and a beautiful view!
Visited this restaurant on a Sunday night . . . was virtually deserted upon arrival but filled up nicely by the time we left (10pm). The only thing this place has going for it is real estate, with service being absolutely among the worst I have ever experienced. 15 mins went by without even so much as a nod from the waitress. Appetizers (weak Cesar salad, average "Loblaws"- style dips and a not-bad won ton dip) came out in about 20 mins but then the real waiting game begins . . . . My husbands medium steak was debatably well-done, my squash ravioli was not bad and a good size. Others at the table had chicken lasagna, tiger shrimp and pineapple pizza. The reviews were mixed and I thought the lasagna looked a little too previously-frozen for my taste. To be honest all this wouldn't have been so bad but the waitress or cook staff or whoever managed to execute my biggest restaurant pet peeve . . . bringing out 3 out of the 6 dishes before the other 3 are ready. So we just sit around as our food gets cold waiting for everyone to be served . . . and waiting and waiting while other people in the restaurant get their food. It really just burns me up.
Anyways, I know this isn't really a place know for its stellar cuisine but more for the drinks and view, both of which were great and lived up to expectations.
I would come back here for drinks only. -
Review from Nicole B.
Toronto, ON
12/7/2009
I don't think many Torontonians know (or maybe care?) about Panorama. I mean, we rarely look up as we're more focused on what's in our general eyesight. I had heard about this lounge from some people in high school. I was thinking of something special to do for my bf's birthday and I suddenly remembered about this place.
The view was spectacular and that was the main reason for being there. I didn't have to pay the $5 cover charge I've seen mentioned in other reviews but I was there right after work (around 6:30pm) so I'm not sure if that made a difference. I knew the food and drink would be expensive so I had made dinner reservations elsewhere. We each ordered a drink each. They were nothing special though; I've had better drinks. We were running late for our dinner reservations so I asked for the bill; can you believe 2 drinks came up to $20+ ? My rating is for the view alone; otherwise, the city has so many other restaurants to offer. -
Review from Najia H.
8/13/2009
I'm giving this place four stars only because of the view. You can sit inside or on the terrace 51 floors up. Food is pretty standard fare.
You do have to pay $5 cover just to eat dinner which makes no sense. Maybe it's for the elevator ride? 51 floors divided by $5... you do the math. Or I'll do it for you - it equals stupid. -
Review from Dean L.
Toronto, ON
4/13/2009
Ooooooh Toronto Looks so good from the 51st floor of the Manulife Center.
Relax......Toronto's skyline isnt anything to write home about!
And neither is Panorama.
I dont think Torontonians actually go here. Probably because of all the horror stories that people hear. Rumour is that they have such a hard time hiring that they usually get the service industry rejects as employees.
My last experience confirms this rumour. To make a long story short, the food we ordered never came (because our server didn't know the Kitchen was closed). And if that wasn't bad enough, our drinks didn't make it to our table either.
We later found out, that this was our server's first day on the job. He offered a sincere apology and also bought us our drinks.
But who cares, I cant imagine any reason that I would ever go back.
If your a tourist looking for a good view of the city. Make friends with anyone with a Downtown Condo, bring a bottle of wine to the roof top terrace and enjoy the view!Listed in: My Blacklist
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Review from elandel S.
10/17/2011
Worst.Meal.Ever. Chef should be ashamed.
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Review from Oliver M.
9/23/2011
Best view of the city and the food was amazing!
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Review from N.J. G.
Toronto, ON
9/4/2009
The best part of this place was the romance.
So I wasn't there with a date and instead with two friends but the couples that were there looked like they were having a ball. That is before the wind really picked up and coulpes starting moving inside.
Here's my really quick run-down:
Pros: great view, great atmosphere, unique
Cons: windy, expensive, a $5 dollar cover charge at a restaurant...What?!
Go if you haven't ever been or if you boss is paying. -
Review from Raymond W.
Toronto, ON
12/23/2010
There isn't much to say about this place that has not already been said, but I feel that the people approach this venue with the wrong attitude, which will almost ensure a unsatisfactory experience.
Panorama is a cocktail bar that has probably the best cocktail menu the city can offer, outside from that, the place doesn't offer much. And it doesn't need to.
The reservation policy is simply that you cannot make a reservation here, but exceptions are sometimes given to large parties(only on the assumption on that many drinks will be purchased). It's really up to the Woman who answers your call, and whether they like your voice or not. So...policy is that they cater to money.
The place charges you a 5 dollar surcharge for the elevator ride up to the restaurant, and they get away with this because of the word "lounge" in their name..which is just about as pretentious as having to give your credit card information to make a reservation. When you get inside, it's really just a restaurant with a balcony overlooking an alright view.
The Maitre'D is just the most snobbish person you're likely to meet, but it's probably all that high altitude air he is subjected to on a daily basis.
I can't imagine why anyone would go there and sit in the restaurant, because it's just like any other restaurant, except they charge you five dollars for entrance. There are two-person lounge chairs out on the patio, and on a summer's night with a light breeze, it's the perfect setting for a romantic date, or just chilling with friends.
The drinks there are not cheap, but very good. I would recommend 'The Panorama,' and the 'Silky White Russian.' The food is mediocre, and usually comes in appetizer portions. But that's hardly their selling point.
Panorama is not a place for a first date, maybe last. It seems there is always a crowd of gossip hungry, impeccably dressed yuppies snouting around in other people's business. The bar staff are rather pleasant. The place is always buzzing on the weekend, and I recommend calling ahead to ensure that the restaurant isn't closed for a private function. I was turned away during TIFF because Clinton was having an exclusive shindig. -
Review from Bijan V.
10/23/2008 1 photo
Finally decided to come to Panorama since I live 2 blocks away and wow, what a view. Late nights it does become a bit more upscale even on a Wednesday night and I felt a "little" out of place with jeans on.
I generally really liked the place, made some great mixed drinks that didn't disappoint after watching a bar tending competition. Only thing was the music selection, which didn't fit well in my mood. I'd expect them to tone down the beats by 1 a.m. and play some more ambient mellow house. -
Review from Jason M.
5/16/2010
I really don't know how to write this review correctly because I really didn't get a chance to eat there.
Let me explain
Thursday night my wife and I headed over to Panorama for dinner because we that this was a great place for dinner. Being out first time at Toronto, we added it to our list of places to go to. So we arrived just to be told that they were closed for a private party. But hey, thanks for not bothering to post that information on your website so we could waste money on a taxi ride over there.
Friday night, I decided to cover all my bases and make reservations. Completed the online reservation and went about my day thinking everything was set. Now my wife and I were getting ready for dinner and we receive a call from the manager from Panorama. At this point, it was a little before 7pm and our reservations were at 7:30. The manager called and left a voice mail since I didn't pick up as I was busy getting ready. Well, that voice mail from the manager from informing us that he was canceling our reservations but was welcome to still come by as "walk in". Seriously?
We decided to go some place else which ended up being AMAZING! (You can read my other reviews to see where) -
Review from Robin D.
10/10/2010
Great place to chill at night! Located on the 51st floor, you get a great view while you enjoy your the companionship of your friends/date. And as far as the food items go, items are pretty much fusion or nothing out of the ordinary.
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Review from cami c.
Toronto, ON
10/13/2010
The view is the only reason to go this place.1. You will need to pay a $5 'cover fee'-just you know this is place doesn't have the lounge vibe at ALL.2. The food is basically 'pub food' which includes overpriced quesadillas,burgers and some fish mains=same bad quality. 3. The burgers come with potato chips and they don't even have mustard-I'm taking thy don't have mustard in the kitchen!!!!4.we were 9 and our appetizers and mains came at different time. 4. I had to ask the waiter more than once for my drink 5. The lighting is too bright and the crowd is 99% out of town (from the suburbs or tourists)....so if after these 5 reasons you still want to go be my guest and go ahead and waist your $$$$$ you will be better going to jack Astor's
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Review from Plank D.
Scarborough, ON
4/12/2009
The view is spectacular... Let's just get that out of the way.
Obviously that's the draw. Big open windows on both sides of the top (50th) floor of the Manulife center and you can see it all. An almost 360 view of the city and its burbs.
Oh yeah, and you can drink while you gape at the cityscape. And they have good drinks too. Yeah, they are a little pricy, but it's nice to have a champagne cocktail while looking at the city lights.
Don't ask me about the food. I wouldn't go to eat there anyway.
Depending on what you're looking for, you may want to take or leave my next piece of advice.
If you aren't looking for your regular obnoxious, generic, wannabe chic, club atmosphere, then stay away from this joint of Friday and Saturday nights. There is a cover fee on top of the overpriced drinks and your experience will go along with all the garbage that comes with "da club" scene. Lame music played too loudly for anyone to talk, no available tables, lines and long waits for drinks... etc...
If what you are looking for is a nice, chill place with a wicked atmosphere to have a drink in and marvel at the city skyline... then go on a weeknight and have a nice relaxing and unique evening. No cover charge and its usually very low key during the week with great service.
They have a terrific patio in the summer too...
For an ever more intimate experience with a great view, try The Roof Lounge on the 18th floor of the Hyatt. -
Review from Alize A.
Oakville, ON
7/25/2009
On the contrary to Dean L's opinion, Torontos skyline is something to experience and marvel at. As a Canadian living in San Francisco, I love coming back to my city. Panorama however is the last place on earth where I will be spending another two hundred dollars.
I wont go into detail as to how horrible our experience was but a brief synopsis :
-The manager David was very rude as soon as we walked in and refused to accomodate our party in any way
-Our server gave us hot sauce to give the bland food some taste and it burnt our tongues and lips to the point they got swollen.
-There raspberry iced tea tastes like cough syrup
-There was HAIR in the pizza that was ordered and we were still charged for it. When we spoke to the manager about it he acted like a complete jerk and said you shouldnt of eaten the pizza at all but the hair was found on the last eaten slice
-They do not validate parking
-There is a cover charge over the weekend
-A couple of tourists were making out next to us
All in all as a Torontonian Im very disappointed and what a waste of a night whilst here in Toronto. The view is not worth the hassle and expense. It is very expensive and the food is tasteless. Never again David, you were horrible! If you really want to burn some money I suggest you taking a lighter whilst sittin on your comfortable sofa at home rather than going through the hassle of going downtown and burning your money at Panorama! -
Review from Irfan R.
7/25/2009
The view is cool, but the service was lousy and the food is overly-priced. they also have a $5 cover charge - for what reason i dont know? the 360 restaurant on top of the CN tower is much better - even though it is more expensive, at least the food is decent and the service is good there! dont waste your time or money at Panorama.
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Review from Anna V.
Toronto, ON
10/17/2008
The deal here is that you get an unbelievable view of the city. To get to the restaurant, you take an elevator from the top floor in the Manulife Centre and go up all the way to the 50th Floor where the restaurant is located. The food and service is pretty good, but it's kinda a cheesy place to bring a date, however, it's a pretty dope spot to go for a pre or post drink if you're going to the movies. Now that's a date I can get behind.
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Review from John G.
East York, ON
8/7/2009
Yes it is the view that sells the place. I agree go Monday through Thursday, and go early enough so that you can appreciate the sun going down and see the Toronto skyline change dramatically. All the photographers can get on your nerves a little, but the love-seats for two are kind of cool, if you do not mind making out in a "fish-bowl"
Certainly "The Terrace" on top of the Park Hyatt is a lot more sophisticated, and their "bar" menu is adequate if just looking for a light snack/meal with your cocktail. -
Review from Su B.
6/13/2010
I live very close to panorama and the theater below (Varsity) is our destination of choice almost every Friday night. I hadn't been to Panorama in a while (and had forgotten how terrible it was) so we headed there this Friday. We paid our ($5) cover and headed to rooftop that was already abuzz with tourists and tweens. Already a little wary, I ordered appetizers and drinks which were thankfully decent enough to light a hope of a decent meal. No such luck - the mains here are beyond deplorable. I orderd roast chicken and my SO got the the steak - both were tasteless pieces of cardboard and mine came with a sauce that suspiciously resembled the dip for the appetizer. When I asked to change it - the hotstess said that the kitchen was super busy and the chef could not be bothered to fix anything (which was the same excuse I had received when I had asked for extra pita for the dip). To top it all, I had a really bad stomach upset the next day. UGH!!! never to be repeated.
