Sash
Summerhill, Toronto
Restaurant in Toronto, Canada
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Sash is a practical Midtown Toronto pick when ease matters more than a heavily signposted dining concept. Book it for weekday lunch or a simple dinner near Yonge Street; look elsewhere if the occasion needs clear price guidance, named awards, or a cuisine-led destination feel.
About Sash
Among possible comparisons such as Taline and Sorrel Restaurant and Bar, Sash is a Toronto venue with a clear schedule. It is a practical option to evaluate by timing, dress code, and fit rather than by a published cuisine, signature dish, price point, or awards profile.
The first decision is timing. Sash is closed Monday and Sunday, open Tuesday through Friday from 12–10 PM, and open Saturday from 5–10 PM. That makes it easier to consider on weekdays, while Saturday is limited to the evening window. The dress code is smart casual.
Use it for a low-friction Toronto plan, not a trophy reservation
Sash is best assessed from the basics: Toronto location, smart casual dress, and a weekly schedule that runs Tuesday through Saturday with closures on Sunday and Monday. It is not positioned as a chef-counter format, tasting-menu commitment, award-driven destination, or cuisine-specific recommendation.
Price and cuisine are not specified, so the smarter move is to decide based on occasion and schedule. For diners comparing across the city, the full Toronto restaurants guide is the better starting point for a broader shortlist. If the plan needs a clearer cuisine brief, published pricing, or a more defined occasion, compare Sash with other dining options before committing.
First-timer advice: choose convenience over ceremony
The main reason to consider Sash is that its information is simple to work with: Toronto, smart casual, Tuesday through Friday from 12–10 PM, and Saturday from 5–10 PM. It is less persuasive for diners who need published price guidance, a named chef, a documented signature dish, detailed dietary information, or formal recognition before committing.
For a wider trip plan, keep the venue in the dining lane and use Toronto guides for the rest of the itinerary. For comparisons, keep the shortlist focused on Sash and other venues whose details match the occasion.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 12–10 PM
- Location
- 1133 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 2Y7, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- sash.ca
- Phone
- +14169217274
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sash presents itself as an understated, neighborhood dining room that favors quiet confidence over theatricality. On the low-rise stretch of Yonge north of the busier downtown corridor, smaller rooms, older buildings and a slower pace yield an intimate, classic dining experience. The front-of-house keeps its intentions close: there is little marquee signage or window theatre, and the emphasis is on repeat local business rather than spectacle. The result is a low-key, refined spot where conversation and a thoughtful bottle take center stage rather than pomp and presentation.
Best For
Sash is best experienced at dinner, particularly for diners who appreciate a serious wine program and an intimate neighbourhood room. Its quieter scale and cellar make it well suited to date nights, special occasions and business dinners where conversation matters and bottles are meant to be explored. The setting rewards guests who return and develop familiarity with the list: this is not a destination for high-volume, trophy tasting menus but for focused meals centered on well-executed signature dishes and thoughtful pairings.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s signature dishes and the wine program: the Chilean sea bass with Madras curry, the Sash Smash Burger and the Prime Steak Tartare are highlighted preparations to consider. Given the emphasis on cellar depth and wine selection, ask your server about wine pairings or cellar selections to complement richer or spicier items. Opt for a bottle or a few well-chosen glasses to share at the table: this room rewards slow, deliberate dining rather than a rapid, multi-stop tasting approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and elegant dining room with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, open kitchen, greys and whites with gold accents, and DJ music Thursday to Saturday evenings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Sake program
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Chilean sea bass with Madras curry
- Sash Smash Burger
- Prime Steak Tartare
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1133 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 2Y7, Canada
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Restaurant context
How Sash compares in Toronto
Choose Sash when booking ease and Midtown convenience matter. Taline has the clearer identity because its Armenian format and $$ price tier are stated, so it is the stronger choice when value and cuisine clarity are the deciding factors.
Sorrel Restaurant and Bar and Brownes Bistro are better cross-shops for a classic neighborhood-restaurant mood, while Sash reads as the lower-friction option for a first visit when the group wants a table without a long planning cycle.
If the decision is between ambience and certainty, compare Sash with Seahorse and Avant Gout. With limited public positioning for those peers, Sash wins on practical confidence only where its easy booking signal and central address solve the night.
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Compare Sash
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sash | Toronto | No published awards | ||
| Seahorse | Toronto | 2026 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #842025 Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants · 2026Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #96The Good Food Guide 20252025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin PlateWorld's Best Wine Lists 2023 | ||
| Taline | Toronto | Armenian | $$ | Michelin Guide Toronto & Region 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Brownes Bistro | Toronto | No published awards | ||
| Sorrel Restaurant and Bar | Toronto | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence | ||
| Avant Gout | Toronto | No published awards |
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How Sash Toronto compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Sash?
Treat Sash as a practical Toronto option with limited detail beyond its schedule and smart casual dress code. The hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12–10 PM and Saturday from 5–10 PM; it is closed Sunday and Monday.
Is Sash good for solo dining?
There is not enough information to make a specific solo-dining claim. If the schedule works for you, Sash may be worth considering as a Toronto option; compare it with choices like Sorrel Restaurant and Bar or Avant Gout if you want a different kind of outing.
