The Top 6 Restaurants Within Walking Distance From Scotiabank Arena

Martina Buehler
Blog | Robin
Published in
4 min readFeb 5, 2019

From Casual to Upscale Restaurants — There Are Options for Everybody’s Taste

Scotiabank Arena in Toronto’s Downtown

Are you attending an event with your clients or employees at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and in the mood to grab a bite before or right after enjoying your event experience? Regardless of what type of food or restaurant you fancy, Robin has compiled a list of top restaurants near Scotiabank Arena — and they are all less than a 10-minute walk away! How convenient is that?!

Let’s start this tour de restaurants…

Alexandros Take Out & Eat In: This Greek pearl at Harbour Front with a history of over 20 years serves “World Famous Gyros” and other delicious Greek specialties. It’s a small and inexpensive spot for a quick bite before your event — or even after since they’re open till 5AM most nights!
Google Review avg.: 4.3 / Pricing: $

Alexandros Take Out & Eat In © Tripadvisor

Amano: Watch the chefs prepare hand-made Italian pasta dishes in this open-concept Pasta Bar, while you are enjoying some freshly made “Nonna certified pasta”! Amano is located at Union Station and also known for their to-go dishes. Amano’s success? The restaurant’s excellent reviews led to a spot on Toronto Life’s list of Best New Restaurants in 2018!
Google Review avg.:
4.4 / Pricing: $$

Amano Pasta © The Design Agency

iQ Food Co.: iQ is known for their seasonal kitchen and serving sustainable food creations! Their signature is “scratch cooking” and all ingredients are sourced within 100 km of their restaurants’ locations. Located at Brookfield Place, iQ Food Co. is the perfect spot for light and healthy food before your event! They are open till 8:30pm Mon-Thurs, 4:30pm on Fri and closed during the weekend.
Google Review avg.: 4.4 / Pricing: $$

iQ Food & Co. © Brookfield Place

Keep reading, there are a few more options…

Kellys Landing: This bar and grill hub is a fun hang-out spot before or after your event! Kellys Landing charms their guests with fresh dishes made in-house from scratch everyday and a vast variety of draught beer on tap, cocktails and wines. Another highlight is Kellys Landing’s retractable glass roof that transforms parts of the restaurant into a patio in the summer!
Google Review avg.: 4 / Pricing: $$

Kellys Landing © McMillan Design

Miku Toronto: The pioneer of Aburi sushi in Canada was featured in NOW Magazine’s article on Toronto’s best sushi spots in 2018! This sushi specialist in Toronto’s Harbour Front delights their guests with a raw & sushi bar as well as a large patio. Take-Out is possible too! Would you like to combine your event experience with private dining? Great, Miku Toronto has a private dining room and Robin can help you with the booking!
Google Review avg.: 4.5 / Pricing: $$$$

Miku Toronto © Robin

SOCO Kitchen & Bar: This locale kills two birds with one stone by offering a restaurant and bar experience! Moreover, SOCO’s “Social Hours” from 3–5pm daily offer guests $6 beers, wine, appetizers and more! Enjoy simple, fresh and delicious food variations in a lively, warm and modern ambience. Even better — SOCO opens their patio during the warmer months for you and your clients or employees to enjoy wonderful views of CN Tower and Downtown Toronto. Group bookings are an option too! Are you in a rush? SOCO Take-Out is your best bet!
Google Review avg.: 4.1 / Pricing: $$

© SOCO Kitchen & Bar

This is the end of Robin’s tour de restaurants — enjoy your pre- and/or post-event meal!

Still not sure where to go? No problem, Robin (www.robin.live) can help! Whether it’s entertaining clients, rewarding employees or taking time to celebrate a victory, Robin strives to make it an unforgettable experience. Robin provides a wide range of entertainment for its clients and works tirelessly to always find the best options suited to their needs and budget. Examples include live events, private dining bookings, team-building activities & unique client experiences. Find out more here.

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