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The Senator Restaurant

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Real food, real good - Toronto's oldest resto, serving local, delicious food. Come in for a meal, a coffee, or both! @TheSenatorTO

Story

1860-1929

The house at 249 Victoria Street that was to become the SENATOR, Toronto's oldest restaurant, dates back to the 19th century. The origins of the property can be traced to the earliest records that were kept by the Town of York, when the area east of Yonge St. was a working class residential neighborhood and Dundas was named Wilton. Representative of the homes built in that era is the historic MACKENZIE HOUSE, circa 1859, on Bond Street, now a popular tourist attraction. At the beginning of the last century, Victoria St. developed into a commercial thoroughfare and the centre for the jewelry trade and in 1926 the property was purchased by the Salvation Army.

1984-2005

In this period, the SENATOR expanded from a family restaurant into one of the most renowned hospitality operations in the city. The adjacent property earned worldwide acclaim as the Senator Steakhouse and the Top O'The Senator jazz club from 1989-2005. A sister restaurant to the diner, The Famous, is now in operation in the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Now in our 76TH year of operation in the same location, we honour everyone - our longtime staff, suppliers and clientele alike - who have contributed to our success. We take constant pride in the traditions and commitment to this family business, which will continue on for generations. The SENATOR began as a home and remains one to our many valued friends and customers.

Address: 249 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1V8, Canada
Phone: (416) 364-7517
moc.rotaneseht@ofni
State: Ontario
County: Toronto Division
City: Toronto
Zip Code: M5B 1V8


Opening Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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Reviews
Delicious!! Turkish cuisine. Very nice menu offerings. Nice, simple decor, well stocked bar & wine list. The server we had was very knowledgeable, patient and courteous. He knew the menu and could suggest which dishes were just variations and which would evoke a better culinary experience. From our experience - you just have to work your way through their menu and enjoy the tastes.
7 years ago (30-12-2017)
Great place for brunch. The food and service was great. Quaint restaurant in Dundas square with original decor and appliances from the 1940’s. The in house jam and hot sauce quite delicious!!! I’m not usually a fan of jam but I loved it!!
7 years ago (11-02-2018)
It's been my favorite place to enjoy lunch for the last 15 years. Great atmosphere, lots of background chatter and a nostalgic decor with a great menu. The food is fresh and the portions are adequate. The service is friendly and they check on you during your meal. Get there early if you want to avoid the line-up at lunch time. I love their grain bowl, their greek salad and the liver and onions. Their white wine never disappoints me. They also have gluten-free bread option. If you didn't have time for desert, have a look at their cookies when pay your bill at the cash. Enjoy!
7 years ago (09-11-2017)
Good food and intereseting place as it appears to be pretty much original and apparently is the oldest running restaurant in TO. This is why the prices are a little steep for my liking. I had a hamburg and fries which I have to admit was delicious but not worth anywhere near $24. My friend ordered a little salad which once again was quite tasty but rather small for #14. So witha tip and the meal a hamburger, fries and a small salad cost $50. I don't see a reason to ever go back.
7 years ago (06-02-2018)
Nice burger, with a thick patty. Maybe the place needs some renovation but it’s still pleasant. Service is laid back. Prices are reasonable. For sure a visit worth paying.
7 years ago (09-01-2018)
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