ROOFTOP PATIO & BAR IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO
Thanks for flying with us!
We’re grateful for everyone who visited Open Aera this past season – it was one for the books! Stay tuned on Instagram for details about our #newarea of patio season in 2025. We can’t wait to reopen and celebrate with you again!
Please note: Lunch, Brunch and Happy Hour will continue indoors @aera.restaurant. Please visit our website for updated hours and details.
Perched atop The Well, experience Toronto’s energy from the 39th floor. Encircled by towering views, our rooftop refuge raises the bar on day parties, golden hour cocktails and lively evenings out.
Soar above the skyline to an elevated oasis.
NEWS & EVENTS AT OPEN AERA
Keep updated on our latest events, promotions and special offers, all set against the backdrop of our dramatic 39th-floor patio.
MENUS
Indulge in vibrant brunch staples, shareable bites, succulent steaks and refreshing cocktails. Complemented by a first-class sushi program, our vibrant menu promises patio season at its peak.
To view our Premium Group Packages, complete the form below.
Please note: items and prices are subject to change through our opening. Thank you for your understanding!
STARTERS & SHARABLES
16.
roasted garlic, pimento, aged cheddar, scallions
18.
taro, tortilla, roots
36.
coastal & international selection
29.
yuzu, smoked egg, pickled daikon, onion, crisps
36.
argentine red shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon
23.
chili crisp, scallion, sesame
18.
garlic, chili, sherry
21.
pickled jalapeño, cotija cheese, not-so-nasty sauce
25.
yuzu truffle
24.
crunchy enoki mushrooms, sunchokes, chimichurri crema
16.
aera aïoli
21.
truffle, parmigiano-reggiano, umami seasoning
SALAD & POKE
21.
garlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche, bacon
29.
artichokes, heirloom tomatoes, basil, chimichurri, sourdough
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
29.
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
250.
selection of sashimi, nigiri & rolls
COMPOSED PLATES
42.
chopped steak, sesame, edamame
34.
american cheese, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion
served with fries
34.
tomato, pine nuts, fennel
42.
niçoise olives, potatoes, beans, tomato
29.
leche de tigre, avocado, cabbage
STEAKS & CHOPS
all steaks served au jus, please inform your server if you would prefer no jus
served with fries
5oz 59.
10oz 85.
55.
charred scallions, apple, sage
9oz59.
SWEET
21.
ontario sweet corn, shaved ice, dulce de leche, salted caramel popcorn
17.
nutella ice cream, frangelico crème
18.
manuka honey, hibiscus syrup, seasonal berries, mint
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
29.
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
21.
ontario sweet corn, shaved ice, dulce de leche, salted caramel popcorn
17.
nutella ice cream, frangelico crème
18.
manuka honey, hibiscus syrup, seasonal berries, mint
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
2oz 25.
chrysanthemum bitters, soda
choice of roku gin or toki whisky
2oz 25.
spring mill vodka vodka, st-germain elderflower liqueur, blackberry, lemon, mint
2.5oz 25.
bearface triple oak whisky, cynar, crème de banane, lime, coconut smoke
2oz 25.
hennessy vs cognac, kahlúa, house cold brew, cinnamon, nutmeg
2.75oz 25.
spirit of york aquavit, tequila, grapefruit soda, agave, lime
2.5oz 25.
cachaça, pisco, dry vermouth, lime, passionfruit, lime leaf bitters, tiki bitters
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
2oz 24.
tanqueray no. 10 gin, sparkling wine, lemon juice, simple syrup
2oz 24.
dejado silver tequila, orange curaçao, agave, lime
2.5oz 24.
tanqueray no. 10 gin, campari, sweet vermouth
3oz 24.
lot no.40 rye, sweet vermouth, bitters
1.5oz 24.
johnnie walker black, ginger, lemon, honey, lagavulin 16 year mist
2.25oz 24.
havana club 3 year, appleton 8 year, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, lime
contains almonds
2.25oz 24.
maker’s mark bourbon, 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
2.25oz 24.
tanqueray gin, orange curaçao, lillet blanc, lemon juice, absinthe
SPIRIT-FREE
4oz 12.
monday non-alcoholic gin, cucumber, basil, tonic
3oz 12.
oddbird non-alcoholic blanc de blancs, peach nectar
BAR BITES
25.
yuzu kosho mayo
23.
22.
ground beef, cheese, buffalo sauce
34.
american cheese, caramelized onion, pickles
34.
three bacon-wrapped scallops
15.
togarashi spice
30.
tuna, avocado, diced takuan & negi
21.
garlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche, bacon
39.
chili crisp, avocado, grapefruit
Daily from 2:30–6pm
BEER & WINES
5oz / btl
2022 Perlage, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, IT 12. / –
2021 Amalaya, Malbec, Salta, AR 12. / –
NV Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Champagne, FR 30. / 125.
16oz
Sapporo Original 9.
$15 SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
2oz
chrysanthemum bitters, soda
choice of roku gin or toki whisky
2oz
spring mill vodka, st-germain elderflower liqueur, blackberry, lemon, mint
2oz
hennessy vs, kahlúa, house cold brew, cinnamon, nutmeg
$15 CLASSIC COCKTAILS
2oz clean, crisp, effervescent
tanqueray no. 10 gin, sparkling wine, lemon juice, simple syrup
2oz
dejado silver tequila, orange curaçao, agave, lime
2.5oz
tanqueray no. 10 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
maker’s mark 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
PREMIUM GROUP PACKAGES
Upgrade your Open Aera experience with exclusive luxury seating and tailored food and beverage offerings, inclusive of bottle service. Featuring extra legroom, a dedicated service team and the option to add on premium enhancements, our Premium Group Packages are ideal for groups of 6+ guests.
REQUEST A PREMIUM GROUP RESERVATION
Thank you for your interest in booking a Premium Group Package at Open Aera. Please complete the contact form and a member of our team will be in touch. Please note: our Premium Group Packages are best suited for groups of 6+ guests.
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Minors & Weekend Access
Open Aera is 19+ Thurs–Sat from 5pm, as well as Sun from 5pm on long weekends. All ages are welcome at Aera.
Hours
Brunch*
Sat & Sun: 11:30am–2:30pm
LUNCH*
Mon–Fri: 11:30am–2:30pm
*In the event of rain, brunch and lunch service will be moved to Aera’s 38th floor dining room.
HAPPY HOUR
Daily: 2:30–6pm
DINNER**
Mon–Wed: 5–10pm
Thurs–Sat: 5–11pm
Sun: 5–10pm
BAR & PREMIUM GROUP PACKAGES**
Mon–Wed: 11:30am–12am
Thurs–Sat: 11:30am–late
Sun: 11:30am–12am
**In the event of rain, we will do our best to relocate dinner and Premium Group reservations to Aera’s 38th floor dining room/lounge. Please note this is not guaranteed and your reservation might be cancelled.
SPECIAL HOURS
Oct 14: Closed
Please Note
Due to Open Aera’s tiled floor, flat-soled shoes are strongly recommended.
We accept online reservations only. Explore frequently asked questions about dining at Aera.
FIND US
8 SPADINA AVENUE, 39th FLOOR
TORONTO, ON M5V 2H6
(647) 258-5207
Open Aera is accessible through Aera Restaurant. Take the elevator to the 38th floor and the Aera host team will direct you to our 39th floor patio.
View our location guide for details on how to find us from street and parking level access.
The restaurant is located at Front Street and Spadina Avenue, accessible via the King and Spadina streetcar routes. The nearest subway stations are St. Andrew and Union. Upon arrival at 8 Spadina, take the guest elevators in the lobby to the 38th floor.
PARKING
Paid underground parking is available off of Wellington Street, west of Spadina, and off of Front Street. Aera parking is located on P3 & P5 in sections A, G and F. Follow signs to 8 Spadina.
Take the 8 Spadina parking elevator to the ground floor. Once on the ground floor, exit right and take the office elevators in the lobby of 8 Spadina to the 38th floor.
Contact Us
We’re grateful for everyone who visited Open Aera this past season – it was one for the books! Stay tuned on Instagram for details about our #newarea of patio season in 2025.
Reservations are not accepted through this contact form. Please reserve directly through our website to secure and confirm a booking immediately. Thank you for your understanding!