MENUS
Capturing the essence of 21st century American cuisine, Aera’s menu of reinvented classics elevates luxury to new heights. Prepare for takeoff.
NYE PRIX FIXE MENU
225. includes a glass of sparkling wine (for Early Dinner reservations only)
275. includes a glass of Champagne
excludes tax and gratuity
choice of appetizer, main & dessert
Appetizers
STEAK TARTARE
pickled mustard, capers, smoked egg yolk, cornichon, toasted brioche
HEIRLOOM BEET SALAD
roasted & pickled beets, goat cheese, compressed apples, endive, honey mustard vinaigrette, candied walnuts & cranberries
SCALLOP & SPOT PRAWN CRUDO
yuzu & white soy, truffle oil, pickled cucumber, nasturtium
SQUASH SOUP
tamarack farms squash velouté, wild rice, crispy kale, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin oil
NIGIRI & SASHIMI
three pieces nigiri tuna
akami | chutoro | otoro
three pieces sashimi
salmon | royal bream | amberjack
Additions
AERA ROLL
a5 wagyu, caviar, truffle, lobster tempura, edible gold leaf, soy glaze, spicy mayonnaise
add-on +120. | replace any starter +80
CAVIAR +165.
blini, egg yolk & whites, crème fraîche, shallots
MAINS
6oz ONTARIO BEEF TENDERLOIN
roasted root vegetables, potato mousseline, crispy salsify, madeira jus
BROILED IBÉRICO PORK CHOP
celeriac purée, crispy brussels sprouts, double-smoked bacon jus
STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
truffled mushroom stuffing, whipped potatoes, crispy kale, forestière sauce
BROILED STEELHEAD TROUT
braised french lentils, spinach, mustard & horseradish espuma
RIGATONCINI ALLA ROSÉ (v)
tomato, roasted sweet peppers, burrata cream, basil
Additions
A5 OITA JAPANESE WAGYU 6oz +150.
U.S. PRIME PORTERHOUSE 40oz +295.
SEARED FOIE GRAS 70g +50.
SHAVED BLACK TRUFFLE 5g +50.
DESSERTS
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
75% dark chocolate mousse, cherry compote, buckwheat sponge, chocolate soil, pine
STRAWBERRY JELLY ROLL
vanilla sponge, ganache, strawberry gel
BOURBON STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
vanilla ice cream, walnut crunch
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
OSAKA HIGHBALL 2oz 25.
chrysanthemum bitters, soda
choice of roku gin or toki whisky
AMELIA 2oz 25.
spring mill vodka vodka, st-germain elderflower liqueur, blackberry, lemon, mint
BARELY LEGAL 2.5oz 25.
bearface triple oak whisky, cynar, crème de banane, lime, coconut smoke
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
CAPYBARA 2.5oz 25.
cachaça, pisco, dry vermouth, lime, passionfruit, lime leaf bitters, tiki bitters
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
NEGRONI 2.5oz 24.
gin, campari, sweet vermouth
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 jose 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
BAR BITES
CRYSTAL SHRIMP 25.
yuzu kosho mayo
CHILI CHICKEN BITES 23.
MAC BITES 22.
ground beef, cheese, buffalo sauce
DRY-AGED BEEF BURGER 34.
american cheese, caramelized onion, pickles
BROILED SCALLOPS 39.
three bacon-wrapped scallops
EDAMAME 15.
togarashi spice
CREAMY TUNA CRUNCH ROLL 30.
tuna, avocado, diced takuan & negi
CAESAR SALAD 21.
garlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche, bacon
MARITIME TUNA TARTARE 39.
chili crisp, avocado, grapefruit
WINE BY THE GLASS
NV Parés Baltà, Cava Brut, ES 22.
NV Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Champagne, FR 48.
2013 Dom Pérignon, Brut, Champagne, FR 150.
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 Muga, Garnacha Blanca Blend, Rioja, ES 19.
2022 Cantina Bolzano, Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige, IT 21.
2022 Domaine Hamelin, Chablis, Burgundy, FR 27.
2023 Alain Gueneau, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, FR 32.
2023 Au Bon Climat, Chardonnay 34.
2023 Amalaya, Malbec, Salta, AR 17.
2018 Hacienda López de Haro, Tempranillo Reserva, Rioja, ES 18.
2021 Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA 20.
2022 Domaine de Ferrand ‘Mistral’, Côtes du Rhône, FR 20.
2021 Fontanafredda ‘Ebbio’, Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, IT 22.
2021 Cave Spring, Estate Gamay, Beamsville Bench, ONR 24.
2021 Sokol Blosser, Dundee Hills, OR 35.
2021 Mount Veeder Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 42.
Dewazakura Junmai Daiginjo ‘Yukimegami 48’, Yamagata, JP 18.
Daily from 2:30–6pm
BEER & WINES
WINE 5oz / btl
2021 Cave Spring ‘Canoe’, Estate Riesling, Beamsville Bench, ON 12. / –
2021 Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA 12. / –
NV Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Champagne, FR 30. / 125.
DRAUGHT BEER 16oz
Sapporo Original 9.
$15 SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
OSAKA HIGHBALL 2oz
chrysanthemum bitters, soda
choice of roku gin or toki whisky
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
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.
american cheese, 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
STARTERS & SHARABLES
AERA CORNBREAD 16.
roasted garlic, pimento, aged cheddar, scallions
SHRIMP COCKTAIL 36.
five shrimp, cocktail sauce, cognac, lemon
CHILI CHICKEN BITES 23.
chili crisp, scallion, sesame
STEAK TARTARE 29.
smoky mustard, radish, everything-spiced toast, capers, dill pickles
TRUFFLE FRIES (V) 21.
truffle, parmigiano-reggiano, umami seasoning
PB&J FOIE GRAS 39.
seared québec foie gras, kernel peanuts, brioche, concord grapes
SALAD & POKE
CAESAR SALAD 24.
garlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche, bacon
add steelhead trout 21. chicken breast 16.
BURRATA & TOMATO SALAD (V) 29.
heirloom tomatoes, charred artichokes, endives, basil, chimichurri, crunchy baguette
WARM MUSHROOMS SALAD (V) 25.
charred mushrooms, garden greens, cranberries, crispy wild rice, pepitas, green goddess dressing
WEDGE SALAD 22.
boursin dressing, cured tomato, bacon, pickles
add steelhead trout 21. chicken breast 16.
POKE BOWL
rice, edamame, quinoa, toasted sesame, root & shoot pickles
bluefin tuna with truffle ponzu 39.
salmon with tomato ponzu 34.
charred tofu with tomato ponzu 29.
SUSHI
served with pickled ginger & wasabi
SASHIMI PLATTER 59.
18 pieces, chef’s selection of 6 seafood types
NIGIRI PLATTER 55.
12 pieces, selection of plain & torched nigiri
VEGETARIAN ROLL (V) 20.
avocado, asparagus, inari, truffle mayo
COMPOSED PLATES
CHICKEN BREAST PAILLARD 42.
niçoise olives, potatoes, beans, tomato
BROILED STEELHEAD TROUT 42.
braised french lentils, spinach, mustard & horseradish espuma
SEARED BRANZINO FILLET 44.
tomato, pine nuts, lime, fennel
RIGATONCINI (V) 32.
tomato, roasted peppers, burrata cream, basil
MAC & CHEESE (V) 32.
aged cheddar, truffled onion, brioche crumbs, mushrooms
PEPPER-GLAZED CAULIFLOWER (VG) 32.
rice & grain pilaf, tomato, citrus, sesame
DRY-AGED BEEF BURGER 34.
american cheese, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion
served with fries
NOVA SCOTIA LOBSTER ROLLS 39.
tarragon mayo, celery, brown butter brioche
STEAKS & CHOPS
all steaks served au jus, please inform your server if you would prefer no jus
served with fries
A5 OITA JAPANESE WAGYU 6oz 165.
ONTARIO WELLINGTON COUNTY 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.
VEGETABLES & SIDES
FRENCH FRIES (V) 16.
aera aïoli
SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS (V) 18.
thyme, shallots, brown butter
WHIPPED POTATOES (V) 16.
buttermilk, yukon gold potatoes
CLASSIC STEAKHOUSE SPINACH (V) 16.
creamy gruyère cheese, caramelized onion
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS 18.
garlic, chili, sherry
SAUCES 8.
complement any cut with sauce
glen breton whisky peppercorn
béarnaise (V)
jalapeño chimichurri (V)
DESSERTS
KEY LIME PIE 18.
key lime basil curd, strawberry gelée, lime meringue
CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE 17.
nutella ice cream, frangelico crème
STICKY BOURBON TOFFEE PUDDING 16.
vanilla ice cream, walnut crunch
ICE CREAM 15.
FRUIT SORBET 16.
(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.