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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.
Daily from 4–6pm
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BEER & WINES
WINE 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.
DRAUGHT BEER 16oz
Sapporo Original 9.
$15 SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
AMELIA 2oz
spring mill vodka, st-germain elderflower liqueur, blackberry, lemon, mint
The Late Night 2oz
hennessy vs, kahlúa, house cold brew, cinnamon, nutmeg
$15 CLASSIC COCKTAILS
FRENCH 75 2oz clean, crisp, effervescent
gin, sparkling wine, lemon juice, simple syrup
MARGARITA 2oz
tequila, orange curaçao, agave, lime
NEGRONI 2.5oz
gin, campari, sweet vermouth
MANHATTAN 3oz
lot no.40 rye, sweet vermouth, bitters
PENICILLIN 1.5oz
johnnie walker black, ginger, lemon, honey, lagavulin 16 year mist
PAPER PLANE 2.25oz
bourbon, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon
OLD FASHIONED 2oz
bearface triple oak whisky, demerara syrup, angostura bitters
COSMO 2.25oz
cîroc limonata, spring mill vodka, orange curaçao, lime, cranberry
FEATURE COCKTAILS
STRAW HAT 2oz 25.
leblon cachaça, strega, lemon, campari & pineapple air, agave, scrappy’s fire tincture bitters
CITY Z 2.5oz 25.
citadelle gin, yokaichi mugi shochu, dry curaçao, hibiscus tea, lemon, honey, bitters, milk clarified
BUNGEE GUM 2.25oz 25.
del maguey vida mezcal, aperol, amaro lucano, licor 43, lime
WATER WHEEL 2oz 25.
citadelle gin, choya, lemon, fuji bitters, matcha syrup, strawberry
CRESCENT MOON WAND 2.25oz 25.
spring mill distillery vodka, cîroc limonata, dry curaçao, white cranberry juice, honey, pop rocks candy, citrus oleo
I CHOOSE YOU 2oz 25.
planteray 3 star rum, calpico, almonds
choice of pineapple peach yuzu or strawberry vanilla
take the cup home for +7.
GILGAMESH 2oz 25.
bearface whisky, lemon, miso, honey, shiitake bitters
TORIYAMA 2.5oz 25.
toasted rice-infused citadelle gin, nori-infused vermouth, shiso bitters, soy sesame oil
HEART SUTRA 2oz 25.
apple vodka, blue curaçao, verjus, dry vermouth
COLOSSAL 1.5oz 25.
reposado tequila, del maguey vida mezcal, pomegranate, lime, cranberry, ginger beer, bitters
NINE-TAILED FOX 2.25oz 25.
jamaican rum, maker’s mark bourbon, drambuie, cold brew coffee, honey, scrappy’s chocolate bitters, angostura bitters
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
AMELIA 2oz 25.
spring mill vodka vodka, st-germain elderflower liqueur, blackberry, lemon, mint
The Late Night 2oz 25.
hennessy vs cognac, kahlúa, house cold brew, cinnamon, nutmeg
PINK PANTHER 2.75oz 25.
spirit of york aquavit, tequila, grapefruit soda, agave, lime
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
PALOMA 2oz 23.
ose cuervo especial plata, lime, fever-tree grapefruit soda, honey
FRENCH 75 2oz 24.
gin, sparkling wine, lemon juice, simple syrup
MARGARITA 2oz 24.
tequila, orange curaçao, agave, lime
OSAKA HIGHBALL 2oz 25.
suntory toki whisky, bitters, soda
MANHATTAN 3oz 24.
lot no.40 rye, sweet vermouth, bitters
PENICILLIN 1.5oz 24.
johnnie walker black, ginger, lemon, honey, lagavulin 16 year mist
MAI TAI 2.25oz 24.
havana club 3 year, appleton 8 year, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, lime
contains almonds
PAPER PLANE 2.25oz 24.
bourbon, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon
OLD FASHIONED 2oz 24.
bearface triple oak whisky, demerara syrup, angostura bitters
COSMO 2.25oz 24.
cîroc limonata, spring mill vodka, orange curaçao, lime, cranberry
CORPSE REVIVER NO. 2 2.25oz 24.
gin, orange curaçao, lillet blanc, lemon juice, absinthe
ESPRESSO MARTINI 2oz 28.
vodka, kahlúa, cold brew coffee, honey
replace spirit to cuervo especial plata or casamigos reposado 28. / 42.
SPIRIT-FREE
MONDAY GIN & TONIC 4oz 12.
monday non-alcoholic gin, cucumber, basil, tonic
CIPRIANI BELLINI 3oz 12.
oddbird non-alcoholic blanc de blancs, peach nectar
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 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, Nebbiolo Langhe, Piedmont, IT 24.
2022 Domaine Borgeot, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, FR 35.
2021 Mount Veeder Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 42.
SNACKS
CHILI CHICKEN BITES 23.
sweet chili crisp, scallions, sesame
POPCORN SHRIMP 24.
lemon aïoli
EDAMAME 15.
togarashi spice
BIG M PASTRY POCKETS 22.
ground beef, cheese, buffalo sauce
TRUFFLE FRIES (V) 21.
truffle, parmigiano-reggiano, umami seasoning
JERK CHICKEN EMPANADAS 18.
two spiced chicken pockets, chimichurri
VEGETARIAN SUSHI ROLL (V) 20.
avocado, asparagus, chipotle soy, sea truffle
CREAMY TUNA CRUNCH SUSHI ROLL 30.
tuna, avocado, diced radish, scallions
PLATTERS & LARGER FARE
SAVORY APPETIZER PLATTER 58.
chili chicken bites, jerk chicken empanadas, spring rolls,
served with chimichurri & scallion sauce
SASHIMI PLATTER 59.
18 pieces, chef’s selection of six seafood types
NIGIRI PLATTER 55.
12 pieces, chef’s selection of plain & torched nigiri
LOCAL & REGIONAL CHARCUTERIE PLATTER 45.
selection of cured meats, pickles, mustard, grilled sourdough crostini
LOCAL & CANADIAN ARTISANAL CHEESE PLATTER 38.
selection of cheeses, dried fruits, grilled sourdough crostini, seasonal chutney
AERA’S CAESAR SALAD 21.
garlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche, bacon
add broiled chicken breast 15.
DRY-AGED BEEF BURGER 34.
aged cheddar, caramelized onion, pickles
STEAK FRITES 65.
8oz striploin, frites, au jus
STARTERS
AERA CORNBREAD (V) 16.
roasted garlic, pimento, aged cheddar, scallions
CAESAR SALAD 21.
garlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche, bacon
ROASTED BEET & BURRATA SALAD 27.
dill, cucumber, endive, radish
WEDGE SALAD 21.
boursin dressing, cured tomato, bacon, pickles
STEAK TARTARE 29.
smoky mustard, radish, everything-spiced toast, capers, dill pickles
PB&J FOIE GRAS 39.
seared foie gras, kernel peanuts, brioche,
concord grapes
CLASSIC COLLECTION
CHARRED MUSHROOM BROCHETTE & JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE (VG) 24.
maple chutney, crunchy enoki mushrooms, citrus chimichurri crema
SHRIMP SCAMPI 29.
broiled garlic butter shrimp, toasted crumbs
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER 28.
two oysters, spinach, gruyère
BROILED SCALLOPS 39.
three bacon-wrapped scallops
BACON STEAK 30.
7oz, pork belly, house spices, maple, apple gastrique, crispy onions
RAW BAR & CAVIAR
THE WELL SEAFOOD TOWER ROYALE 250.
shrimp, hamachi, scallop, oysters, nova scotia lobster, chef’s special
serves 4–6 seafood lovers
CAVIAR 175.
chips & silver dollar pancakes
SHRIMP COCKTAIL 36.
five shrimp, cocktail sauce, cognac, lemon
OYSTERS 36.
coastal & international selection
HAMACHI CRUDO 37.
ponzu, pumpkin, maitake mushrooms
SCALLOP CEVICHE 32.
miso, charred jalapeño, sea buckthorn, squash
MARITIME TUNA TARTARE 39.
chili crisp, avocado, grapefruit
BROILED SEAFOOD
TUNA STEAK 45.
chiminasty salsa
SEARED BRANZINO SEA BASS FILLET 44.
tomato, pine nuts, lime, fennel
BROILED STEELHEAD TROUT 42.
braised french lentils, spinach, mustard & horseradish espuma
COMPOSED PLATES
STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST 46.
truffled mushroom stuffing, forestière sauce
DRY-AGED BEEF BURGER 34.
aged cheddar, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion
served with fries
BROILED SABLEFISH 59.
miso, maple, charred eggplant
PEPPER-GLAZED CAULIFLOWER (VG) 32.
rice & grain pilaf, tomato, citrus, sesame
MARITIME LOBSTER SPAGHETTI 52.
tomato bisque, basil, lobster butter
MAC & CHEESE (V) 32.
aged cheddar, truffled onion, toast crumbs
RIGATONCINI (V) 32.
tomato, roasted peppers, burrata cream, basil
STEAKS, LOINS & CHOPS
we serve all of our steaks au jus, please inform your server otherwise
BURKHART FARM, ONTARIO AAA BEEF TENDERLOIN 5oz / 10oz 49. / 95.
U.S. PRIME RIB EYE 16oz / 24oz 135. / 185.
U.S. PRIME STRIP LOIN 10oz 85.
U.S. PRIME PORTERHOUSE 40oz 295.
A5 OITA JAPANESE WAGYU 6oz 165.
BROILED IBÉRICO PORK CHOP 52.
charred scallions, apple, sage
TOTTENHAM, ONTARIO CRAIGMORE FARM LAMB CHOPS 9oz 69.
VEGETABLES & SIDES
FRENCH FRIES (V) 16.
aera aïoli
WHIPPED POTATOES (V) 16.
buttermilk, butter
CREAMED SPINACH (V) 16.
roast garlic, crème fraîche, gruyère cheese gratin
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS 18.
garlic, chili, sherry
ROASTED BROCCOLI (V) 18.
spiced vegetable bomba chutney, pressed yoghurt
WILD & TAME MUSHROOMS (V) 18.
thyme, pearl onions
CAULIFLOWER & CHEDDAR GRATIN (V) 18.
brown butter, brioche crumbs
DELMONICO DOUBLE-BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE (V) 18.
SAUCES 8.
complement any cut with sauce
glen breton whisky peppercorn
béarnaise (V)
jalapeño chimichurri (V)
(V) VEGETARIAN (VG) VEGAN
BRUNCH
BUTTER CROISSANT 5.
maple butter
CHOCOLATE CROISSANT 6.
maple butter
MUSHROOM VOL AU VENT 29.
poached eggs, forest mushrooms, gouda, truffle cream, pea shoots
39TH BENEDICT 29.
poached eggs, peameal bacon, house salad, hollandaise sauce
AVOCADO TOAST 24.
poached eggs, multigrain toast, whipped tahini, tomato & onion salsa, house salad
STEAK & EGGS 49.
eggs your way, steak sauce, 5oz butterflied tenderloin, dressed-up tater tots
FRIED CHICKEN 37.
buttermilk fried chicken, cornbread, housemade baked beans, parmigiano-reggiano, spiced maple
YOGHURT PARFAIT 19.
toasted oats & nut granola, vanilla yoghurt, bramble chutney
FRESH FRUIT BOWL 16.
seasonal fruit & berries, mint, maple syrup
STARTERS
AERA CORNBREAD 16.
roasted garlic, pimento, aged cheddar, scallions
SMASHED AVOCADO (V) 18.
taro, tortilla, roots
TRUFFLE FRIES (V) 21.
truffle, parmigiano-reggiano, umami seasoning
SALAD & POKE
CAESAR SALAD 21.
garlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche, bacon
BLUEFIN TUNA POKE 39.
truffle ponzu, radish kimchi,
rice & grain pilaf, crispy nori, avocado
CHARRED TOFU POKE (V) 32.
tomato ponzu, rice, edamame, quinoa, crispy nori, pickles, avocado
SUSHI
served with pickled ginger & wasabi
TUNA CRUNCH ROLL 30.
takuan radish, scallion, avocado
VEGETARIAN ROLL (V) 20.
avocado, asparagus, inari, truffle mayo
CRAB & SALMON ROLL 32.
crispy crab, salmon, avocado, cream cheese, spicy aïoli
SASHIMI PLATTER 59.
18 pieces, chef’s selection of 6 seafood types
NIGIRI PLATTER 55.
12 pieces, selection of plain & torched nigiri
ADD-ON
DRESSED-UP TATER TOTS 8.
garlic labneh, aïoli, aera spice, chives
BREAKFAST SAUSAGES 6.
STRIP BACON 6.
PEAMEAL BACON 6.
SWEET
CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE 17.
nutella ice cream, frangelico crème
KEY LIME PIE 18.
key lime basil curd, strawberry gelée, lime meringue
STICKY BOURBON TOFFEE PUDDING 18.
vanilla ice cream, walnut crunch
(V) VEGETARIAN (VG) VEGAN
SaSHIMI
two pieces per order
maguro tuna
akami 16. | chutoro 20. | otoro 28.
sake 13.
salmon
hamachi 17.
amberjack
tai 17.
royal bream
botan ebi 16.
british columbia spot prawn
hokkaido hotate 18.
scallop
NIGIRI
two pieces per order
maguro tuna
akami 17. | chutoro 21. | otoro 29.
sake 14.
salmon
hamachi 18.
amberjack
tai 18.
royal bream
botan ebi 17.
british columbia spot prawn
hokkaido hotate 19.
scallop
SIGNATURE ROLLS
vegetarian roll 20.
avocado, asparagus, chipotle soy, sea truffle
creamy tuna crunch roll 30.
tuna, avocado, diced takuan & negi
spicy scallop roll 28.
avocado, spicy scallops, chipotle mayo & tobiko
add caviar 45.
MAKI
cucumber 10.
tuna 15.
HAND ROLL
two pieces per order
bluefin tuna collar, sashimi 29.
TEMPURA
served with warm ginger soy sauce
robusuta 42.
lobster, yuzu kosho mayo
ebi 18.
prawn, three pieces
kinoko 18.
mushroom
DESSERTS
CARROT CAKE 18.
cream cheese crémeux, cinnamon dolce, pecan crunch
CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE 17.
nutella ice cream, frangelico crème
KEY LIME PIE 18.
key lime basil curd, strawberry gelée, lime meringue
STICKY BOURBON TOFFEE PUDDING 16.
vanilla ice cream, walnut crunch
ICE CREAM 15.
FRUIT SORBET 16.