Caesar cocktails are an iconic Canadian bevy and in Toronto you’ll find them on menus at brunch, lunch, and dinner.
While the drink is traditionally crafted with a blend of vodka, clam stock, and tomato juice, stirred with horseradish, a hit of Worcestershire sauce, and a celery salt rim – in Toronto, you’ll find Caesars spiked with a range of spirits, plus creative spins ranging from amped-up garnishes to international riffs.
These Caesars are must-tries in Toronto.
Tabülè
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Adding a Middle Eastern twist on the classic, this Caesar is spiked with Sobieski vodka, spiced with harissa, and served in a sumac and za’atar rimmed glass.
Address: 810 Queen Street East, Toronto
Phone: 416-465-2500
Address: 2009 Yonge Street, Toronto
Phone: 416-483-3747
Address: 2901 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
Phone: 416-222-5424
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Rodney’s
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Designed to pair perfectly with the fruits from the sea on offer from the kitchen, this famous Toronto oyster house crafts their signature Caesars with Walter’s mix and a choice of tequila, bourbon, or scotch.
Address: 469 King Street West, Toronto
Phone: 416-363-8105
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Thompson Diner
Thompson Diner
Thompson Toronto’s Caesar is just $5 at brunch on the weekends. The cheap and cheerful addition to the morning meal offers things to nibble on while you wait for your eggs.
Address: 550 Wellington Street West, Toronto
Phone: 416-601-3533
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Cherry Street Bar-B-Que
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The smokehouse in the Port Lands looks for any opportunity to show off its meaty specialties. A smokey Caesar garnished with a rib has become a patio favourite.
Address: 275 Cherry Street, Toronto
Phone: 416-461-5111
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Hunters Landing
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The Cure is this CityPlace bar’s answer to a hangover. Calling it over-the-top is an understatement, this thing features an entire meal among the garnishes; pizza, lobster tails, bacon, cheese, pickles… it’s all there.
Address: 82 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
Phone: 647-352-6082
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The Chase Fish & Oyster
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Weekend brunch is a seafood-studded affair at this fish and oyster house. The house Caesar blends vodka with Carroll & Co. Bloody mix, then finishes the drink off with Clamato, lime, and a freshly shucked oyster.
Address: 10 Temperance Street, Toronto
Phone: 647-348-7000
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Dundas & Carlaw
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Caesar cocktails rimmed with crushed Cheetos and finished with a prepperette, pickles, olives, and spicy beans are a must-try on this east-end patio.
Address: 1173 Dundas Street East, Toronto
Phone: 647-639-7281
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Harlem Underground
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The Carbon Bar
The Carbon Bar
On the weekends, the Southern-style brunch menu at this Queen East restaurant offers seductive selections to eat and drink. From the Caesar bar, start with a choice of spirits (vodka, gin, tequila, or rye) and then choose from four different styles including the Sea-sar that featuring layers of cucumber and tomato juice topped with a wild shrimp.
Address: 99 Queen Street East, Toronto
Phone: 416-947-7000
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The Pint Public House
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The pub near The Rogers Centre serves up liquid brunches in a boot! The Breakfast Boot is available on weekends and features a variety of garnishes and spicy Clamato for an extra kick.
Address: 277 Front Street, Toronto
Phone: 647-340-6395
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