Where to celebrate National Caesar Day in Toronto this year
Caesar cocktails are an iconic Canadian bevy and in Toronto, you’ll find them on menus at brunch, lunch, and dinner.
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.
But, in this creative city, you’ll find Caesars spiked with a range of spirits, plus creative spins ranging from amped-up garnishes to international riffs.
These are the savoury sips to enjoy during the National Caesar Day celebrations on May 16.
Tabülè
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Adding a Middle Eastern twist on the classic, this Harissa 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
Rodney’s
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Designed to pair perfectly with their sea-sourced fare 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
Thompson Diner
Thompson Diner
Treat yourself to the iconic Mac & Cheese, Thompson Burger, or Chicken & Waffle as an epic garnish to your Caesar on National Caesar Day, May 16.
Address: 550 Wellington Street West, Toronto
Phone: 416-601-3533
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. We’re talkin’ pizza, lobster tails, bacon, cheese, pickles… it’s all there.
Address: 82 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
Phone: 647-352-6082
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
Dundas & Carlaw
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Caesar cocktails rimmed with crushed Cheetos and finished with a pepperette, pickles, olives, and spicy beans are a must-try on this east-end patio.
Address: 1173 Dundas Street East, Toronto
Phone: 647-639-7281
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
The Pint Public House
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This 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
Wahlburgers
Wahlburgers
The ‘Go Wahl Out Caesar’ stands nearly two feet tall and features vodka, Mott’s Clamato, Sriracha mix, Worcestershire sauce, a housemade flavoured rim, and is topped with three Wahl Brothers Sliders: the Our Burger, the BBQ Bacon, and the Thanksgiving Burger. It’s got a limited run, available from May 16 to May 20.
Address: 46 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
Phone: 416-489-8922
Score on King
Set to open on National Caesar Day, this spot is known for a huge array of outrageous Caesars. Featuring Mott’s Clamato Caesar and garnished with options ranging from pickles, onion rings, and chicken wings to cheeseburgers and cake slices on a stick, this spot is a must-visit.
Address: 107 King Street East, Toronto
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