Queens Harbour is a new restaurant that Toronto needed. Not only is the food memorable, but so is its design, vibe and location. Toronto’s waterfront is a stunning place to be during the summer, a place to walk, grab ice cream or even hop on a ferry to the island. But now, there is a new destination that Canadians can enjoy and that’s Queens Harbour.
This new Toronto restaurant features Mediterranean and Asian flavours (MediterrAsian cuisine) and basically has a menu filled with things for everyone to enjoy, no matter what the mood is.
We got an exclusive first look at Queens Harbour, so read on for our honest review and recommendations.
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What Does Queens Harbour Restaurant Look Like?
The restaurant is located on Queens Quay, overlooking the waterfront in Toronto. In other words, it’s in the perfect location, especially during the summer. The restaurant spans 23,000 square feet and accommodates up to 800 guests. The restaurant features multiple rooms with completely different vibes.
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The front patio hosts 150 people and has the perfect view of the CN Tower. Then there is a main room, featuring a backlit and pink bar as well as a sushi bar, where guests can watch the chefs prepare sushi fresh to order. If you walk to the back, you will enter what feels like a haven, and what the restaurant calls the “Queens Room.”
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A massive olive tree stands in the center of the square-shaped room, accompanied by two levels of seating. But above it all is a retractable roof, which means you can soak up Vitamin D from the sun during the day and stargaze at night. Additionally, there are multiple rooms that are perfect for private parties, whether you’re looking for a venue to host a corporate event, dinner party, birthday, bridal shower, or other special occasion.
The owners, Kevin Jazexhi, Ali Badreddine and Iris Jazexhi, have worked hard to create a space unlike any other in Toronto. And they brought their Mediterranean influences to the ethos of Queens Harbour. In other words, prepare to enjoy food family style, in a space that’s so welcoming and hospitable.
What’s the Food Like at Queens Harbour Restaurant in Toronto?
Some of my favourite and stand-out dishes from the ones I tried include “Dips of the Mediterranean”. It includes hummus, labneh and muhammara, served with Queens Harbour’s famous puffed pita, which you cannot get enough of.
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I also really enjoyed the Wagyu filet mignon, which comes with a 7-ounce Tajima, topped with black garlic compound butter, and a side of chili garlic broccolini and potato pave.
The sushi platter was also great and came with a lot of sushi! I loved “The Miami” the most because it was super refreshing. It comes with salmon, tuna, crab, mango, yuzu aioli and bubu arare — Yum!
Additionally, the salmon Tataki was excellent. And although I’m not a huge fan of truffles, I did love the truffle ponzu sauce. The Tataki is topped with apple chili relish, crispy quinoa and lotus chips.
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Moreover, the cocktail list is a carefully curated menu that includes twists on classics while also being innovative and inventive. Instead of a classic espresso martini, expect a Turkish espresso martini made with Turkish coffee, vodka, Kahlua and demerara. It’s bold, spiced and irresistible.
For a non-alcoholic mocktail, “Where The Dragon Sleeps” is thirst-quenching and truly a beverage I can sip on all summer long. It consists of non-alcoholic gin, passion fruit, dragon fruit, mint, lemon and soda.
Where is Queens Harbour?
Queens Harbour is located at 245 Queens Quay West in Toronto, Canada.
How to Make a Reservation?
You can make a reservation at Queens Harbour on OpenTable, and the best part of the booking is that you can choose where to sit, except for the patio (which is first-come, first-served).