Bringing peak indulgence to the 38th floor of 8 Spadina Avenue will be Aera, a luxuriously appointed steakhouse, sushi counter, cocktail bar, and rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of downtown Toronto. Paying homage to 21st century American cooking, O&B Corporate Executive Chef Anthony Walsh and Executive Chef Binit Pandey have curated menus highlighting seasonal raw bar delicacies, a handsome selection of steaks and chops, and lavish takes on classic comfort food.
Aera sets its sights on reminding us just how special dining out can be—especially at 38 stories up.
HAPPY HOUR
Mon–Fri: 2:30–6pm
Sat & Sun: 11:30am–6pm
LUNCH
Mon–Fri: 11:30am–2:30pm
BRUNCH
Sat & Sun: 11:30am–2:30pm
DINNER
Mon–Wed: 5–10pm
Thurs–Sat: 5–11pm
Sun: 5–10pm
BAR
Mon–Wed: 2:30pm–12am
Thurs–Sat: 2:30pm–late
Sun: 11:30am–12am
LATE NIGHT & BOTTLE SERVICE
Thurs–Sat: 9pm–2am
Please note: only bar bites and drinks are available outside of lunch, brunch and dinner hours.
Prior to his appointment to O&B’s Corporate Executive Chef, Chef Walsh served as Executive Chef for the iconic Canadian restaurant Canoe. There, his leadership, unrivaled culinary craftsmanship and visionary sense for haute Canadian cuisine played a vital role in the restaurant’s meteoric ascent on the country’s fine dining scene. Quickly recognized by media, foodies and the culinary world, the restaurant earned four stars in Toronto Life magazine, was named Best New Restaurant by The Globe and Mail and Where Toronto magazine, and ranked #3 in Gourmet magazine’s list of Top Tables. Prior to joining O&B, Chef Walsh opened JAW, a boutique restaurant in Toronto’s Queen West neighbourhood, which received unanimous critical acclaim for its inspired fresh market cuisine and frequently changing menu. It was his work at JAW that caught the attention of local restaurateurs, Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini, who then brought Chef Walsh onto the O&B team in 1996. Over the course of his career, Chef Walsh has won critical acclaim by national and international media and has received numerous awards, including gold medals from Taste of Canada, Black Box, Salon Culinaire and the Ontario Hostelry Institute. He has been a featured guest chef at James Beard House, and has cooked for a number of notable dignitaries, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Brian Mulroney, U.S. President George Bush, and Princess Diana. In 2016, he was named Chef of the Year by Foodservice & Hospitality Magazine as well as one of Toronto Life’s Most Influential People. For Chef Walsh, defining Canadian food and elevating it to the world stage is not only a top priority, but a passion.
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