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A charmingly eclectic place. Arrive early, before the crowds scoop up all the Belgian waffles. Soups, salads, omelets, and sandwiches are excellent, the juice freshly squeezed.

The refined dining room sets the tone of rich indulgence. Much care is taken with creative presentation and with juxtaposing tastes and textures in chef Chris McDonald’s kitchen. Try the tasting menu, with 10 tantalizing courses. The wine list is particularly impressive (see Avalon).

Chris McDonald’s contemporary fusion menu is easily one of the city’s best gastronomic experiences; the tasting menu with wine pairings is superb. Superior service.

Unwind at the end of a day’s shopping or wheeling-and-dealing as you linger over a cocktail or glass of crisp chardonnay in this chic bar. High people-watching factor (see Avenue).

It’s all about style at this busy see-and-be-seen bar on the ground floor of the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in fashionable Yorkville. At your table, adept servers prepare the perfect cocktail in a miniature shaker; nary a drop is spilled. At the bar, business tycoons talk takeovers while scoping out the room (see Avenue).

Casual fine-dining amid small-town charm. The diverse selection of meat, fish, and pasta changes daily. Known for its clam chowder.

On the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower (see Toronto-Dominion Centre), this sophisticated spot caters to corporate wheelers and dealers (reduced to size against the magnificent view of Lake Ontario), as well as locals and visitors out for a special night. Excellent wines, cocktails, and beer selection (see Bar at Canoe).

It’s a heady experience sipping the perfect martini while gazing at the city from the top of a skyscraper (see Bar at Canoe).

Candlelight and soft music combine with a good drinks list and inspired food served in small portions, tapas style.