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Capturing the essence of 21st century American cuisine, Aera’s menu of reinvented classics elevates luxury to new heights. Prepare for takeoff.
SUMMERLICOUS
Dinner available from July 4 — 20
choice of appetizer, main & dessert
75. per person
miso, jalapeño, cucumber, oat furikake
asparagus, crunchy daikon, avocado, cucumber
iced & spiced tomato, celery, horseradish espuma
capers, b&b pickles, kewpie, confit egg yolk, melba toast
iceberg lettuce, bacon crumble, avocado, blue cheese, onion pickle
loaded poutine-tots, broccoli hash, chickpeas
rice, peas and beans, pineapple–sweet pepper chutney
spicy mayonnaise, sushi rice pilaf, soy pickles
creamy cheddar, peas, spinach, summer pesto
lentil bake, fresh green tomato salsa, chia–sesame crisps
raspberry stracciatella ripple ice cream, chambord gel
roasted peaches, vanilla ice cream
popcorn & feuilletine crunch, dulce de leche
Feature Drinks
1.5oz 16.
skrewball peanut butter whiskey, kahlúa, cold brew coffee, honey
1.5oz 16.
olmeca altos reposado tequila, lime, passion fruit, honey
4oz 16.
viña echeverria cabernet sauvignon, sailor jerry spiced rum, licor 43
non-alc 12.
monday gin (0%abv), oddbird, lemon juice, soda, honey
Giró Ribot, Cava Brut, Catalunya, ES 14. / 60.
Château de Sancerre ‘Le Petit Connetable’, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, FR 14. / 60.
DeLoach, Pinot Noir, Sonoma, CA 14. / 60.
Daily from 4-6pm
Happy HOUR
BEER & WINES
5oz / btl
2021 Cave Spring ‘Canoe’, Estate Riesling, Beamsville Bench, ON 12. / –
2020 Viña Bujanda, Tempranillo Crianza, Rioja, ES 12. / –
NV Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Champagne, FR 30. / 125.
16oz
Sapporo Original 9.
$15 COCKTAILS
2oz
spring mill vodka, st-germain elderflower liqueur, blackberry, lemon, mint
2oz clean, crisp, effervescent
gin, sparkling wine, lemon juice, simple syrup
2oz
tequila, orange curaçao, agave, lime
2.5oz
gin, campari, sweet vermouth
3oz
lot no.40 rye, sweet vermouth, bitters
1.5oz
johnnie walker black, ginger, lemon, honey, lagavulin 16 year mist
2.25oz
bourbon, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon
2oz
bearface triple oak whisky, demerara syrup, angostura bitters
2.25oz
cîroc limonata, spring mill vodka, orange curaçao, lime, cranberry
ANIME FEATURE COCKTAILS
2.25oz 25.
del maguey vida mezcal, aperol, amaro lucano, lemon, szechuan tajín rim
2oz 25.
tanqueray gin, choya umeshu, lemon, green strawberry bitters, strawberry boba pearls
2.25oz 25.
ketel one vodka, cîroc limonata, dry curaçao, white cranberry juice, citrus peel cordial,
pop-rock moon rock candy
2oz 25.
bearface whisky, lemon, miso, honey, shiitake bitters
2oz 25.
reposado tequila, del maguey vida mezcal, pomegranate, lime, cranberry, firewater tincture, tropical fog
2.25oz 25.
jamaican rum, lot no. 40 rye, drambuie, demerara syrup, cold brew coffee, chocolate bitters, angostura bitters
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
2oz 25.
spring mill vodka vodka, st-germain elderflower liqueur, blackberry, lemon, mint
2.75oz 25.
spirit of york aquavit, tequila, grapefruit soda, agave, lime
2oz 28.
vodka, kahlúa, cold brew coffee, honey
replace spirit to cuervo especial plata or casamigos reposado 28. / 42.
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
4oz 24.
gin, sparkling wine, lemon juice, simple syrup
2oz 24.
tequila, orange curaçao, agave, lime
3oz 24.
lot no.40 rye, dolin sweet vermouth, angostura bitters
2oz 24.
johnnie walker black, ginger, lemon, honey, lagavulin 16 year mist
2.25oz 24.
bearface triple oak whisky, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon
2oz 24.
bearface triple oak whisky, demerara syrup, angostura bitters
2.25oz 24.
cîroc limonata, spring mill vodka, orange curaçao, lime, cranberry
2oz 24.
gin, mint, cucumber, lime, sugar
SPIRIT-FREE
12.
monday non-alcoholic gin, cucumber, basil, tonic
12.
oddbird non-alcoholic blanc de blancs, peach nectar
12.
elderflower cordial, fresh mint, blanc de blanc 0% sparkling wine, soda water
12.
non-alcoholic rum, blackberry, fresh mint, soda water
WINE BY THE GLASS
Dewazakura ‘Yukimegami 48’, Junmai Daiginjo, Yamagata, JP 18.
Kamoizumi ‘Shusen Honjikomi’, Junmai Ginjo, Hiroshima, JP 18.
NV Parés Baltà, Cava Brut, ES 22.
NV Blue Mountain, Brut, Okanagan Valley, BC 25.
NV Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Champagne, FR 48.
2023 13th Street Winery, Vin Gris Gamay, Niagara Peninsula, ON 17.
2023 Château Mentone, Côtes de Provence, FR 22.
NV 47 Anno, Moscato Frizzante, Veneto, IT 16.
2021 Cave Spring ‘Canoe’, Riesling Estate, Beamsville Bench, ON 17.
2023 Closson Chase ‘Watson’, Pinot Gris, Niagara, ON 18.
2023 Quinta de Santiago, Vinho Verde, Monção & Melgaço, PT 19.
2022 Spy Valley ‘Satellite’, Marlborough, NZ 20.
2022 Domaine Hamelin, Chablis, Burgundy, FR 27.
2023 Au Bon Climat, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, CA 30.
2023 Amalaya, Malbec, Salta, AR 17.
2020 Viña Bujanda, Tempranillo Crianza, Rioja, ES 18.
2022 Catena Zapata, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, AR 20.
2022 Domaine de Ferrand ‘Mistral’, Côtes du Rhône, FR 20.
2021 Alessandro Rivetto, Langhe Rosso, Piedmont, IT 24.
2022 Domaine Borgeot, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, FR 35.
2021 Mount Veeder Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 42.
SNACKS
23.
sweet chili crisp, scallions, sesame
24.
lemon aïoli
15.
togarashi spice
22.
ground beef, cheese, buffalo sauce
21.
truffle, parmigiano-reggiano, umami seasoning
18.
two spiced chicken pockets, chimichurri
20.
avocado, asparagus, chipotle soy, sea truffle
30.
tuna, avocado, diced radish, scallions
PLATTERS & LARGER FARE
58.
chili chicken bites, jerk chicken empanadas, spring rolls,
served with chimichurri & scallion sauce
59.
18 pieces, chef’s selection of six seafood types
55.
12 pieces, chef’s selection of plain & torched nigiri
45.
selection of cured meats, pickles, mustard, grilled sourdough crostini
38.
selection of cheeses, dried fruits, grilled sourdough crostini, seasonal chutney
21.
garlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche, bacon
add broiled chicken breast 15.
34.
aged cheddar, caramelized onion, pickles
65.
8oz striploin, frites, au jus
AERA BREAD
9.
oatmeal sesame furikake, salted butter
16.
honey butter, roasted garlic, pimento, aged cheddar & scallions
STARTERS
21.
garlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche croutons & bacon bits
27.
cucumber, endive, radish, sesame crumble
29.
chia seed crisps, crispy, raw & pickled mushrooms
36.
lemon, capers, tomato, garlic potatoes, brown butter
24.
maple chutney, citrus chimichurri crema, crunchy enoki mushrooms
39.
griddled brioche, montmorency cherry chutney, spiced sunchokes
CLASSIC COLLECTION
28.
two oysters, spinach, gruyère
29.
capers, b&b pickles, kewpie, confit egg yolk, melba toast
39.
three bacon-wrapped scallops, maple, black pepper
21.
green goddess, tarragon, avocado, baby gem, crispy wild rice
30.
7oz, pork belly, house spices, maple, apple gastrique, crispy onions
RAW BAR & CAVIAR
250.
serves 4–6 seafood lovers
poached shrimp, yellowtail ceviche, steamed mussels, oysters, maritime lobster & truffle ponzu, tuna tartare, chef’s special, crisps, tomato horseradish catsup, mignonette, lemon
350.
serves 4–6 seafood lovers
crab & salmon roll, tuna nigiri, sweet shrimp nigiri, scallop nigiri, poached shrimp, yellowtail crudo, mussels & octopus, oysters, maritime lobster & truffle ponzu, tuna tartare, chef’s special, crisps, tomato horseradish catsup, mignonette, wasabi, gari, soy sauce
125.
30g, blinis, chips, traditional garnish
37.
miso, jalapeño, squash, sea buckthorn
39.
chili crisp, avocado, grapefruit
36.
choice of premium east coast or west coast oysters, tarragon mignonette, lemon, fresh horseradish
36.
five shrimp, tomato horseradish catsup, lemon
BROILED SEAFOOD
42.
braised french lentils, spinach, mustard & horseradish espuma
59.
miso, maple, charred eggplant & spinach greens, soybeans
69.
serves 2
boneless, romesco sauce, almonds, lemon, roasted brussels
45.
chimichurri salsa, spinach greens, charred scallion
COMPOSED PLATES
46.
truffled mushroom stuffing, forestière sauce
34.
aged cheddar, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion
served with fries
59.
miso, maple, charred eggplant
52.
tomato bisque, basil, lobster butter
32.
rice & grain pilaf, tomato, citrus, sesame
32.
aged cheddar, truffled onion, toast crumbs
36.
tomato, roasted peppers, burrata cream, basil
STEAKS, LOINS & CHOPS
we serve all of our steaks au jus, please inform your server otherwise
.
ferme gaspor, st. jérôme, qc
apple gastrique, sage
9oz 69.
haldimand county, on
5oz / 10oz 49. / 95.
haldimand county, on
6oz 165.
16oz / 24oz 135. / 185.
martin’s family farm, elora, on
10oz 85.
wellington county, on
40oz 295.
martin’s family farm, elora, on
rotating steaks & farms, please ask your server
VEGETABLES & SIDES
16.
aera aïoli
16.
buttermilk, butter
16.
roast garlic, crème fraîche, gruyère cheese gratin
18.
garlic, chili crisp, ginger
16.
honey, thyme, hazelnuts
18.
thyme, herbs
18.
8.
complement any cut with sauce
glen breton whisky peppercorn
béarnaise
jalapeño chimichurri
BRUNCH
5.
maple butter
6.
maple butter
29.
poached eggs, forest mushrooms, gouda, truffle cream, pea shoots
29.
poached eggs, peameal bacon, house salad, hollandaise sauce
24.
poached eggs, multigrain toast, whipped tahini, tomato & onion salsa, house salad
49.
eggs your way, steak sauce, 5oz butterflied tenderloin, dressed-up tater tots
37.
buttermilk fried chicken, cornbread, housemade baked beans, parmigiano-reggiano, spiced maple
19.
toasted oats & nut granola, vanilla yoghurt, bramble chutney
16.
seasonal fruit & berries, mint, maple syrup
STARTERS
16.
roasted garlic, pimento, aged cheddar, scallions
18.
taro, tortilla, roots
21.
truffle, parmigiano-reggiano, umami seasoning
SALAD & POKE
21.
garlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche, bacon
39.
truffle ponzu, radish kimchi,
rice & grain pilaf, crispy nori, avocado
32.
tomato ponzu, rice, edamame, quinoa, crispy nori, pickles, avocado
SUSHI
served with pickled ginger & wasabi
30.
takuan radish, scallion, avocado
20.
avocado, asparagus, inari, truffle mayo
32.
crispy crab, salmon, avocado, cream cheese, spicy aïoli
59.
18 pieces, chef’s selection of 6 seafood types
55.
12 pieces, selection of plain & torched nigiri
ADD-ON
8.
garlic labneh, aïoli, aera spice, chives
6.
6.
6.
SWEET
17.
nutella ice cream, frangelico crème
18.
key lime basil curd, strawberry gelée, lime meringue
18.
vanilla ice cream, walnut crunch
SaSHIMI
two pieces per order
akami 16. | chutoro 18. | otoro 20.
13.
atalantic salmon
17.
yellowtail
17.
japanese sea bream
17.
amberjack
16.
spot prawn
18.
hokkaido scallop
NIGIRI
two pieces per order
akami 17. | chutoro 19. | otoro 21.
14.
atalantic salmon
18.
yellowtail
18.
japanese sea bream
18.
amberjack
17.
british columbia spot prawn
19.
hokkaido scallop
30.
MAKI
10.
14.
15.
15.
SIGNATURE ROLLS
20.
asparagus, inure, takuan, truffle mayo
30.
tuna, avocado, takuan, chives
28.
avocado, spicy scallops, chipotle mayonnaise, tobiko
28.
avocado, crispy crabstick, cream cheese, salmon, tomato, serrano peppers
80.
a5 wagyu beef, caviar, truffle, lobster tempura, gold leaf, soy glaze, spicy mayonnaise
TEMPURA
served with warm ginger soy sauce
21.
prawn, three pieces
20.
mushrooms
SHARABLE PLATTERS
59.
18 pieces, chef’s selection of six seafood types
55.
12 pieces, chef’s selection of plain & torched nigiri
69.
4 pieces nigiri, 4 pieces sashimi, 10 pieces crab & salmon roll
DESSERTS
18.
yuzu gelée, buckwheat, matcha mousse, sesame snaps
18.
toasted oatmeal ice cream, crème fraîche, maple brûlée
16.
vanilla ice cream, walnut crunch
18.
raspberry stracciatella ripple ice cream, chambord gel
15.
16.
