Best Places to Eat and People Watch

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I love eating and gazing at people, whether it's on a patio in the summer or inside a restaurant in winter. There are plenty of places in Toronto and the GTA that's great for that. What are some of your faves?

 1. Snug Harbour Seafood Bar and Grill

14 Stavebank Rd S
Mississauga, ON L5G 2T1
(905) 274-5000

Category: Seafood

4.0 star rating
  7/13/2010

Was there on Sunday with some of the family.  Love this place for being right by the water, and love it for people watching.  Such a diverse mix of people walking by all day.  Then you have the boaters who come in from Hamilton or elsewhere and make…More »

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 2. Scaramouche Restaurant Pasta Bar & Grill

1 Benvenuto Pl
Toronto, ON M4V 2L1
(416) 961-8011

Category: French

Neighbourhood: South Hill

5.0 star rating
  10/27/2009

After the valet parking, the coat check, there is the stairs to the waiting space.  It was my second time in six years and it still impresses with an awesome view, a great menu, delicious main courses and the BEST creme brulee.  Won't break your…More »

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 3. Copacabana Brazilian Steak House

150 Eglinton Ave E
Toronto, ON M4P
(416) 916-2099

Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton

4.0 star rating
  7/19/2010

Copacabana Brazilian Steak House

It was almost a full house when our party of three plus an infant arrived on a Sunday.  There were plenty of birthday people and other large groups celebrating.  We were quite pleased with the ambiance, service, and…More »

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 4. Spice Safar - CLOSED

510 King St W
Toronto, ON M5V
(416) 214-9198

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  9/7/2010

We did the brunch thing at Spice Safar for a Foodie review on our website:

Spice Safar on King Street West is a stylish boutique cafe that does many things well.  The owner, "Wil" (short for Wilhelm)  gave us some detailed background on what led him…More »

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 5. Brassaii

461 King St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1K4
(416) 598-4730

Category: Mediterranean

5.0 star rating
  9/30/2010

Brassaii has still got it.  Classy, warm, chic, great ambiance, great decor, spaciousness, yet coziness.  We went for dinner and had the Ostrich medium-rare.  Delicious, tender, and a delight to chew and swallow.  The Lamb was also tender and…More »

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 6. Khao San Road

326 Adelaide St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1R3
(647) 352-5773

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  7/14/2011

We thought Suhko Thai was the best Thai in Toronto...until we tasted the fruits of their offspring - Khao San Road.  Khao San Road is definitely the best Thai in Toronto.  We spoke with the owner, Jeff and without a doubt food preparation and taste…More »

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 7. The Ritz Carlton

181 Wellington St W
Toronto, ON M5J 2H5
(416) 585-2500

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  7/27/2011

DEQ in the back of the Ritz is a very beautiful patio. Great comfy seats, fireplace, bar with outdoor pizza oven. Private, and sophisticated. The food is delicious, and they make a proper rum & coke.
We took a tour of the Ritz Carlton rooms, and even…More »

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 8. Zee Grill Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

641 Mount Pleasant Rd
Toronto, ON M4S 2M9
(416) 484-6428

Categories: Seafood, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville

5.0 star rating
  2/24/2011

We were in the mood for fresh lobster after watching The Bachelor on TV recently.  Brad  had went with one of his wenches to visit her hometown, and the family had welcomed him with a big honking 3 pound+ lobster on his plate.  Instead of being put…More »

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