STK
Yorkville, Toronto
Restaurant in Toronto, Canada
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book STK for a social Yorkville dinner when location and evening energy matter more than a tasting-menu format. Dinner is the stronger play than lunch, especially on weekends with later closing hours. Cross-shop Aburi Hana or Sushi Masaki Saito if the occasion calls for a formal Japanese splurge.
About STK
STK is listed in Toronto with afternoon-to-late-evening hours every day. First-timers should plan around its schedule rather than assuming lunch service: it opens at 3 PM daily, closes at 11 PM from Monday through Thursday, closes at 12 AM from Friday through Sunday.
Plan your visit before you book
Key details: STK is in Toronto, the dress code is smart casual, the listed hours run from 3 PM into the evening. If you are comparing it with Aburi Hana or Sushi Masaki Saito, make the decision based on the current details each venue publishes directly, as specific menu, cuisine, chef, price tier, seat count, or service format information is not available for STK.
Do not over-plan around a specific dish, format, or dietary accommodation. The safer move is to check STK's current menu and booking information before committing, especially for guests who need clear vegetarian, gluten-free, allergy, or other dietary guidance. For a first booking, use the hours and smart-casual dress code as reliable planning points.
Timing matters more than ordering strategy
Dinner or an early evening booking is the clearest fit based on the hours. STK opens at 3 PM every day, runs until 11 PM Monday through Thursday, stays open until 12 AM on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The later weekend close may suit plans that continue into the evening.
Bar, counter, private-room, large-party details are not available, so avoid assuming a specific seating setup. If the booking is for a special occasion, confirm the current reservation options directly with the venue and keep the smart-casual dress code in mind.
Plan the rest of the night around Toronto
For broader planning, use Toronto restaurants guide to compare other dining options, then pair the meal with Toronto bars or a hotel from Toronto hotels if the night is built around the city. The grounded verdict: consider STK when its Toronto location, smart-casual dress code, 3 PM-to-late schedule fit your plans; check current venue details before relying on any menu, price, or service assumptions.
Planning details
- Location
- 153 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1C2, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- stksteakhouse.com
- Phone
- +14166139660
The take
The Take
The Vibe
STK in Yorkville reads like a modern, high-energy steakhouse that intentionally disrupts old-school formality. Set on Toronto’s luxury corridor, the room props up atmosphere as a selling point: lively music, a sense of occasion and tables that encourage lingering replace hush and restraint. The global brand’s playbook is visible here, balancing the clubby glamour of a premium steakhouse with a contemporary temperament that appeals to a younger, spend-ready crowd. The wine list and price point reinforce the elevated feel, so the overall vibe is polished and elegant while deliberately pulsating with energy rather than quiet tradition.
Best For
This STK is best experienced for evening meals where wine and time are part of the plan. Dinner is the primary draw—think business dinners, celebratory nights and energetic date nights—because the format rewards lingering and bottle service. Its Yorkville location and pricing profile make it a natural fit for out-of-town luxury shoppers, Bay Street professionals and groups marking an occasion. The restaurant’s emphasis on atmosphere means it’s less about quick meals and more about multi-course evenings where the wine program and social energy are central to the experience.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the wine program: the house positions its list as a key differentiator, so consider ordering by the bottle to complement richer cuts and shareable plates. Share signature items (Lil’ BRGs, Tuna Tartare, Lobster Mac & Cheese) as starters or table-friendly courses before the steaks arrive. Expect a menu calibrated for high spend and lingering meals—plan for multiple courses and a signal to your server if you want the evening paced slowly. If wine verticals interest you, ask about depth on the list; the program is presented as an intentional part of the dining proposition.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic décor with vibrant, stylish lounge spaces and high-energy atmosphere from live DJ music.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Lil’ BRGs
- Tuna Tartare
- Lobster Mac & Cheese
Planning details
Location
153 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1C2, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Delysées Luxury Desserts Yorkville, Notable alternative
- PAROS, Notable alternative
- The Oxley, Notable alternative
- Aburi Hana, Kaiseki, Japanese, $$$$
- Sushi Masaki Saito, Sushi, Japanese, $$$$
Restaurant context
How STK compares in Yorkville and Toronto
STK is the practical pick for a social Yorkville dinner, while Aburi Hana and Sushi Masaki Saito are better choices when the meal needs to feel more formal and technique-led. Both Japanese peers sit in the $$$$ tier, so they are the stronger splurge if the budget is built around the food rather than the neighbourhood plan.
If the night is more casual or flexible, The Oxley and PAROS are the smarter cross-shops to consider before committing. Use The Oxley when a pub-style setting fits the group better, PAROS when the brief is a lighter Mediterranean-leaning dinner rather than a bigger Yorkville night out.
Delysées Luxury Desserts Yorkville is not a dinner substitute; it makes more sense as a dessert stop before or after another booking. For a full occasion, STK is easier to frame as the main plan, while Delysées works as an add-on in the same neighbourhood.
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Compare STK
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STK | Toronto | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Delysées Luxury Desserts Yorkville | Toronto | ; | ; | No published awards |
| PAROS | Toronto | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Oxley | Toronto | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Aburi Hana | Toronto | Kaiseki, Japanese | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #292025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2032025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2572024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Sushi Masaki Saito | Toronto | Sushi, Japanese | $$$$ | 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #522026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #722026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #162025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #602025 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Best Chef Two Knives2025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at STK?
Dinner or early evening is the clearer fit given its hours: STK opens at 3 PM daily, closes at 11 PM Monday through Thursday, closes at 12 AM Friday through Sunday. STK does not offer a standard lunch service.
What should a first-timer know about STK?
Plan around these basics: STK is in Toronto, the dress code is smart casual, the venue opens at 3 PM daily. Menu, price, seating, service-format details are not available, so check current information before booking.
Is STK good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details are not available, including bar or counter seating. If you are deciding between STK and another venue such as The Oxley, compare the current reservation details directly before choosing.
Is STK good for a special occasion?
It may work if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion, but event, private dining, seating details are not available. For a more informed comparison STK alongside Aburi Hana or Sushi Masaki Saito using each venue's current published details.
What are other venues to compare with STK?
Other named options to compare include PAROS, The Oxley, Aburi Hana, Sushi Masaki Saito, Delysées Luxury Desserts Yorkville. Check each venue's current hours, menu, booking details before deciding.
What should I order at STK?
Specific dishes and menu details are not available. Review STK's current menu before your visit, compare it with options such as PAROS or Sushi Masaki Saito if you are still deciding where to book.
