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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.
Keep updated on our latest events, promotions and special offers, all set against the backdrop of our dramatic 39th-floor patio.
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!
AERA CORNBREAD 16.
roasted garlic, pimento, aged cheddar, scallions
SMASHED AVOCADO (V) 18.
taro, tortilla, roots
OYSTERS 36.
coastal & international selection
STEAK TARTARE 29.
yuzu, smoked egg, pickled daikon, onion, crisps
SHRIMP COCKTAIL 36.
argentine red shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon
CHILI CHICKEN BITES 23.
chili crisp, scallion, sesame
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS 18.
garlic, chili, sherry
JALAPEÑO PASTRY POCKETS (V) 21.
pickled jalapeño, cotija cheese, not-so-nasty sauce
POPCORN SHRIMP 25.
yuzu truffle
CHARRED MUSHROOM BROCHETTE & SUNCHOKE (VG) 24.
crunchy enoki mushrooms, sunchokes, chimichurri crema
FRENCH FRIES (V) 16.
aera aïoli
TRUFFLE FRIES (V) 21.
truffle, parmigiano-reggiano, umami seasoning
CAESAR SALAD 21.
garlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche, bacon
BURRATA & TOMATO SALAD (V) 29.
artichokes, heirloom tomatoes, basil, chimichurri, sourdough
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
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 29.
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
CHEF’S SPECIAL SUSHI PLATTER 250.
selection of sashimi, nigiri & rolls
Ponzu steak & mushroom bowl 42.
chopped steak, sesame, edamame
DRY-AGED BEEF BURGER 34.
american cheese, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion
served with fries
SEARED STEELHEAD TROUT 34.
tomato, pine nuts, fennel
CHICKEN BREAST PAILLARD 42.
niçoise olives, potatoes, beans, tomato
CARNITAS & BACON TACOS 29.
leche de tigre, avocado, cabbage
all steaks served au jus, please inform your server if you would prefer no jus
served with fries
BURKHART FARM, ONTARIO AAA BEEF TENDERLOIN 5oz 59.
U.S. PRIME STRIP LOIN 10oz 85.
BROILED IBÉRICO PORK CHOP 55.
charred scallions, apple, sage
TOTTENHAM, ONTARIO CRAIGMORE FARM LAMB CHOPS 9oz 59.
AERA HALO HALO 21.
ontario sweet corn, shaved ice, dulce de leche, salted caramel popcorn
CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE 17.
nutella ice cream, frangelico crème
BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA 18.
manuka honey, hibiscus syrup, seasonal berries, mint
(V) VEGETARIAN (VG) VEGAN
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
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
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
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 29.
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
DRESSED-UP TATER TOTS 8.
garlic labneh, aïoli, aera spice, chives
BREAKFAST SAUSAGES 6.
STRIP BACON 6.
PEAMEAL BACON 6.
AERA HALO HALO 21.
ontario sweet corn, shaved ice, dulce de leche, salted caramel popcorn
CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE 17.
nutella ice cream, frangelico crème
BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA 18.
manuka honey, hibiscus syrup, seasonal berries, mint
(V) VEGETARIAN (VG) VEGAN
OSKA 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
FRENCH 75 2oz 24.
tanqueray no. 10 gin, sparkling wine, lemon juice, simple syrup
MARGARITA 2oz 24.
dejado silver tequila, orange curaçao, agave, lime
NEGRONI 2.5oz 24.
tanqueray no. 10 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.
maker’s mark 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.
tanqueray gin, orange curaçao, lillet blanc, lemon juice, absinthe
MONDAY GIN & TONIC 4oz 12.
monday non-alcoholic gin, cucumber, basil, tonic
CIPRIANI BELLINI 3oz 12.
oddbird non-alcoholic blanc de blancs, peach nectar
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 34.
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
Daily from 2:30–6pm
WINE 5oz / btl
2022 Perlage, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, IT 12. / –
2021 Amalaya, Malbec, Salta, AR 12. / –
NV Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Champagne, FR 30. / 125.
DRAUGHT BEER 16oz
Sapporo Original 9.
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
FRENCH 75 2oz clean, crisp, effervescent
tanqueray no. 10 gin, sparkling wine, lemon juice, simple syrup
MARGARITA 2oz
dejado silver tequila, orange curaçao, agave, lime
NEGRONI 2.5oz
tanqueray no. 10 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
maker’s mark 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
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.
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.
Open Aera is 19+ Thurs–Sat from 5pm, as well as Sun from 5pm on long weekends. All ages are welcome at Aera.
Sat & Sun: 11:30am–2:30pm
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.
Daily: 2:30–6pm
Mon–Wed: 5–10pm
Thurs–Sat: 5–11pm
Sun: 5–10pm
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.
Oct 14: Closed
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.
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.
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.
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!
Please note that reservations for up to 6 guests are only accepted online up to 4 weeks in advance. Please consider another time if you are unable to find your requested reservation, or complete the VIP Experience request form for groups of 7 or more guests.
Our cake plating fee is $15 per person.
Upgrade your Open Aera experience with exclusive luxury seating, tailored food and beverage offerings and bottle service. Ideal for special celebrations and groups, make the most of our 39th-floor patio oasis with a Premium Group Package (best suited for 6+ guests).
If you are interested in a Premium Group Package, please complete the contact form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Sat & Sun: 11:30am–2:30pm
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.
Daily: 2:30–6pm
Mon–Wed: 5–10pm
Thurs–Sat: 5–11pm
Sun: 5–10pm
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.
Oct 14: Closed