The Rooftop
South Riverdale, Toronto
Restaurant in Toronto, Canada
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Rooftop is worth choosing for an easy evening at The Broadview Hotel when setting matters more than a defined food agenda. It is less compelling as a lunch choice, since the schedule starts in the late afternoon, stronger restaurant-first options exist in Toronto for cuisine-led meals.
About The Rooftop
Is The Rooftop in Toronto worth planning around? It can be, if the timing fits your plan. Hours start at 4 PM daily, with closing at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12 AM on Friday and Saturday, so this is an evening option rather than a lunch pick.
The key practical details: The Rooftop is in Toronto, the dress code is smart casual, the hours support late-afternoon and evening visits. If cuisine, chef, menu, pricing, seating, reservations, or a beverage program will decide the visit, use the venue's official channels before going.
Better for evening timing than a lunch plan
The Rooftop makes more sense later in the day. The schedule starts at 4 PM every day, so it is not the right pick for a true lunch. That helps clarify the use case: consider it when the group is planning around late afternoon or evening in Toronto, not when the group needs a midday meal.
Do not choose it for a specific dish or format without checking current menu and visit details directly before going. Choose it if the basics fit your plan. For readers comparing broader Toronto options, our full Toronto restaurants guide, our full Toronto bars guide, our full Toronto hotels guide may help with wider planning.
Who should pick it, who should look elsewhere
Pick this if you want a Toronto evening option with smart casual dress and hours that begin at 4 PM. Skip it if the group needs details on cuisine, chef, menu structure, pricing, dietary accommodations, or a specific service format before committing.
If this is part of a wider Toronto plan, compare it with other named options such as 156 Cumberland, Aura, Est Restaurant, Prohibition Gastrohouse, White Lily Diner, or browse other Toronto dining and bar options more generally. The right choice depends on the details for the night you are planning.
Located inside
HotelThe Broadview HotelFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- The Broadview Hotel, 106 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2G1, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thebroadviewhotel.ca
- Phone
- +14163628439
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Rooftop occupies the converted 1891 Broadview Hotel and leans into that heritage. The building’s history and the quality of the rooftop space do much of the editorial work, so the atmosphere reads as thoughtful rather than trend-driven. The primary draw is the view—east over the Don Valley and west toward downtown—so the setting feels quietly timeless and classic. Neighborhood regulars treat it like a familiar terrace, while hotel guests add a livelier tilt on busier nights. The result is a rooftop that balances its historic character with relaxed, place-specific hospitality.
Best For
This is a good pick for late-afternoon and evening visits when the skyline becomes part of the occasion. Locals drop in on weeknights for an unhurried drink and small plates, while summer weekends attract hotel guests and a more animated crowd. The Rooftop suits after-work meetups and social dinners where the view and the atmosphere are the main events. Because the roof functions as both a neighborhood terrace and a hotel destination, it works equally well for casual groups and for anyone seeking a scenic spot to linger as the sun sets.
Ordering Tips
Shareable plates are well suited to the terrace format—start with the Scallop Ceviche or the Broadview Nachos to get the table going, and order the Jerk Pork Ribs as a hearty follow-up. The menu's signature items lend themselves to communal dining that complements the open-air, social setup. On busy summer Fridays expect a busier, hotel-leaning crowd; arriving earlier increases the chance of securing a preferred spot on the terrace. Keep orders straightforward and share-focused to make the most of the rooftop setting and the views.
Venue details
Ambiance
Trendy and lively rooftop atmosphere with scenic skyline views, suitable for cool cats enjoying casual upscale bites.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Broadview Nachos
- Jerk Pork Ribs
- Scallop Ceviche
Planning details
Location
The Broadview Hotel, 106 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2G1, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose 156 Cumberland if the night needs a clearer cuisine identity and a higher-spend restaurant feel. Choose White Lily Diner if value and creative cooking matter more than rooftop atmosphere.
Restaurant context
How The Rooftop compares in Toronto
The Rooftop is the pick for atmosphere-first planning: easier, more casual, better suited to a drinks-into-dinner evening than a cuisine-led reservation. 156 Cumberland is the stronger choice when the meal itself is the point, with French-Korean and Korean cooking at a $$$ tier. White Lily Diner is the better value play for creative food at $$, especially if the group cares less about a rooftop room.
Against Prohibition Gastrohouse, Aura, and Est Restaurant, the decision should be based on the night's purpose. Choose The Rooftop for a hotel-backed room and easy evening energy; choose the others when the priority is a more conventional restaurant plan rather than the spatial payoff of being above the street.
For booking pressure, The Rooftop reads as the lower-stress option in this set. For quality of experience, it wins when ambiance carries the night and loses when diners need a clear cuisine identity or price tier before committing.
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Compare The Rooftop
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rooftop | Toronto | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Prohibition Gastrohouse | Toronto | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Aura | Toronto | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Est Restaurant | Toronto | ; | ; | No published awards |
| 156 Cumberland | Toronto | French-Korean, Korean | $$$ | 2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5912025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6122024 Michelin Plate |
| White Lily Diner | Toronto | Creative | $$ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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How The Rooftop Toronto compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at The Rooftop?
What should I wear to The Rooftop?
The dress code is smart casual. That is the safest guide for any visit, including Friday or Saturday, when hours run from 4 PM to 12 AM.
What should a first-timer know about The Rooftop?
Do not plan it as a lunch visit, since hours start at 4 PM every day. It is better considered for a late-afternoon or evening plan in Toronto.
Can The Rooftop accommodate groups?
Can I eat at the bar at The Rooftop?
Confirm the current bar seating and food service setup with The Rooftop if that is important to your visit.
