17 Best Patios in the Beaches, Toronto From A Local
LOOKING FOR THE BEST PATIOS IN THE BEACHES TORONTO?
As a long-time beach resident, I regularly dine out at our local restaurants with my family and friends, and we always look forward to patio season each year!
In this post, I provide the most accurate and up-to-date list of the best patios in the Beaches neighbourhood in Toronto. Restaurants open and close in the Beaches all the time here, and many other articles have outdated and inaccurate lists.
The Beaches neighbourhood is known for its incredible Toronto beaches, iconic boardwalk trail along Lake Ontario, parks, bike bike paths, and beautiful beachfront, and it’s my favourite place in Toronto!
Best Outdoor Patios in the Beaches: Quick Guide
If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick list of the best patios in the Beaches neighbourhood:
➤ Inmigrante – best restaurant with a patio
➤ The Stone Lion – best patio, excellent for families
➤ The Wolfe Tone Irish Pub – best ambiance with live music
➤ Toronto Beach Club – best fine dining restaurant, only patio located on Woodbine beach
Spring in Toronto also brings the start of patio season! So, if you’re heading to the Beaches neighbourhood, you’re in for a treat, as this area has some of the best outdoor patios in Toronto.
Keep reading to learn more about each of these locations.
1. Toronto Beach Club
The Toronto Beach Club opened in 2021 and is the only full-service restaurant located right on the beach. In the heart of Woodbine Beach, Toronto Beach Club is a high-end dining option with a gorgeous outdoor patio.
This Mediterranean seafood restaurant is a very popular spot in the Beaches, and they have an impressive Oasis Sunday Brunch that includes a seafood bar.
Reservations are strongly recommended for the Toronto Beach Club. Advance reservations are not accepted for the outdoor patio; however, upon request, guests with reservations will be accommodated on the patio before other guests if space and weather permit.
Parking is complementary for guests of the Beach Club at Woodbine Beach.
Type: Fine Dining & Brunch
Address: 1681 Lake Shore Blvd. E.
Website: thetorontobeachclub.com
2. Inmigrante
Inmigrante, a brand-new restaurant in the Beaches neighbourhood, was recently named one of Toronto’s best new restaurants by Toronto Life Magazine.
The covered, heated patio is located at the back of the restaurant and oozes ambiance. The patio seats 40 people and is open year-round. Pets are also welcome on the patio!
This Latin-American restaurant focuses on tapas-style sharing plates. The menu includes tacos, arepas, tequenos, empanadas, chilaquiles, and, of course, churos!
There are also some excellent drink options, including Margaritas, Mimosas, Arroz con Cafe, and their own Inmigrante beer! Inmigrante also offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are recommended.
Type: Casual Dining
Address: 1959 Queen Street E.
Website: www.inmigranteto.com
3. Breakwall BBQ and Smokehouse
Breakwall BBQ and Smokehouse is located on Queen St. E., close to Woodbine Ave., and just a 10-minute walk from Woodbine Beach and the concert music venue, HISTORY.
This smokehouse includes all the BBQ favourites, such as ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and chicken wings.
The patio is located in front of the restaurant and overlooks Queen Street. The patio also has a TV, making it a popular location to watch sporting events such as hockey and baseball while enjoying a drink and some food on the patio.
This is your closest bar and patio option to HISTORY, making it a popular choice before and after a concert!
Type: Casual Dining
Address: 1910 Queen Street E.
Website: breakwallbbq.com
4. The Gull and Firkin
The Gull & Firkin is a British-style pub with typical bar food items such as burgers, fish & chips, chicken curry, and shepherd’s pie.
The heated outdoor patio overlooks Queen Street, can be found close to Woodbine Beach, and is an excellent spot to watch the Beaches Jazz Festival.
Type: Pub/Bar
Address: 1943 Queen St. E.
5. The Stone Lion
The Stone Lion is another pub located in the Beaches neighbourhood with traditional pub food such as chicken tenders, burgers, and Nashville chicken. They also have excellent gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian menu options.
The patio at the Stone Lion has two sections and is probably the largest patio in the Beaches. Both patios have heaters and umbrellas and are a very popular summer spot!
Type: Pub/Bar
Address: 1958 Queen Street E.
Website: stonelionpub.com
6. The Wolfe Tone Irish Pub
The Wolfe Tone Irish Pub is one of the Beaches newest restaurants and patios having just opened in 2024. Fulfilling a life-long dream, the Irish owner jumped at the chance to open a pub with great food, music, and pints, when the building recently became available.
The front of the pub offers a casual, and sometimes lively, atmosphere with tall tables, the bar, and live music. The back of the pub has a sit-down restaurant. I’m just gonna say, if you visit you have to try the curry chips!
There is a fantastic patio off to the side of the pub, perfect for when the weather starts to warm up in the spring or to hang out with friends and family on warm summer nights.
Type: Pub and Casual Dining
Address: 1961 Queen St E, Toronto, ON
7. Mira Mira
Located at the corner of Queen St. East and Kenilworth Ave., this fine-dining restaurant is located in an old bank building. Mira Mira offers a lunch, dinner, and brunch menu. Menu options include seafood, pasta, and beef, including steak frites.
The seasonal dog-friendly patio is small but cozy and comfortable. Reservations are recommended but do not guarantee patio seating. Patio seating can be requested at the time of reservation.
Type: Fine Dining & Brunch
Address: 1963 Queen Street E.
Website: eatmiramira.com
8. Outrigger Tap and Table
Outrigger is a pub-style restaurant with a large variety of menu options, including quesadillas, butter chicken wraps, and lobster grilled cheese. I personally highly recommend the Hot Lobster, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip, and my favourite drink is the white wine sangria!
The large patio feels like you are sitting in a garden and is a very popular spot at the east end of the Beach, close to the Fox Movie Theatre and ED’s Real Scoop Ice Cream.
Type: Casual Dining and Bar
Address: 2232 Queen Street E.
Website: facebook.com/OutriggerTO
9. Sauvignon Bistro and Bakery
Sauvignon is a French restaurant located just west of Woodbine Ave. on Queen Street East and has been in business in the Beaches neighbourhood since 1998. This restaurant is only open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Menu items include mussels mariniere, duck confit, pan-seared salmon, and roasted rack of lamb.
The covered seasonal patio is located on Queen Street, at the side of the restaurant.
Type: Fine Dining
Location: 1862 Queen Street E.
Website: sauvignonbistro.com
10. Juice & Java Cafe
Perfect for a morning coffee or a light lunch stop, Juice and Java has a small, sunny outdoor patio located just minutes from Kew Gardens park.
This neighbourhood gathering spot not only includes coffee, juice, tea, crepes, sandwiches, and light meals, it also has an indoor reading room and free wifi.
Type: Cafe
Address: 2102 Queen Street E.
Website: juiceandjava.ca
11. SLATE Restaurant and Bar
This Italian restaurant serves classics such as antipasto, ravioli, spaghetti, chicken parmesan, Margarita pizza, and an excellent cocktail menu! There is also a Kid’s Menu.
The small seasonal patio is located out front and is a prime spot to watch the Beaches Jazz Festival with a cocktail or glass of wine in hand!
Type: Fine Dining
Address: 2237 Queen Street E.
Website: facebook.com/SLATEToronto
12. The Beacher Cafe
The Beacher Cafe is a landmark location in the Beaches and has been serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the Beaches since 1986. Most popular for breakfast, the Beacher Cafe can be found close to the Glen Stewart Ravine, a few blocks east of Kew Gardens Park.
Open seven days a week, the patio offers seating along the front of the restaurant, making it a favourite patio spot for local Beachers and visitors alike.
Type: Casual Dining & Breakfast
Address: 2162 Queen Street E.
Website: thebeachercafe.com
13. Oro Cafe and Eatery
This Italian cafe serves gourmet coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and Roman-style pizza.
The Oro Cafe is a perfect location to grab a coffee and a sandwich or pastry before heading down to Woodbine Beach, or sitting on the patio and people watching.
Type: Cafe
Address: 2377 Queen Street E.
Website: orocafeandeatery.com
14. Garden Gate Restaurant (The Goof)
Garden Gate Restaurant has been a favourite local restaurant in the Beaches since 1952. It’s affectionately know as “the Goof”. The nickname came about due to a burnt out light on the neon side, leaving the spelling “Goo F” – and the nickname ever since.
The Goof has a small side patio where locals regularly enjoy Chinese food at very reasonable prices!
Type: Casual Dining
Address: 2379 Queen Street E.
Website: thegoof.menu
15. ViVetha Bistro
At the very east end of the Beach and close to the Neville Park Streetcar loop, you will find Vivetha Bistro. This Italian-French fusion restaurant has been serving the Beaches since 2005. With excellent pasta dishes, large portions, and really delicious deserts, it is worth travelling to the far end of the Beaches to enjoy this cozy restaurant.
The quaint patio is the perfect spot to enjoy a romantic meal with a date or savour a coffee and the most delicious Grand Marnier french toast for breakfast!
Type: Casual Dining and Breakfast
Address: 2485 Queen Street E.
Website: vivethabistro.com
16. CafeTO
So CafeTO is not a single restaurant but instead an initiative started by the City of Toronto during the pandemic to expand restaurant capacity. Due to its popularity the sidewalk patios have continued to be a popular summer activity in Toronto!
In the Beaches neighbourhood many of the local restaurants have temporary summer patios including:
- Limon – Middle Eastern
- Tiflisi – Family-run Georgian
- Gabby’s – Casual Restaurant and Pub Food
- Castro’s Lounge – Small pub and lounge
- Beaches Brewpub and Lounge
17. Tiarre’s Brunch and Bistro
The Beaches newest patio is Tiarre’s Brunch and Bistro located right across the street from Cobb’s Bakery. This is quickly becoming a popular breakfast spot in the Beach!
The menu includes delicious breakfast options, sandwiches, and make your own salads. Tiarre’s also has a High Tea every Friday – Sunday from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dinner is also an option with menu items such as burgers, tacos, paella, and various pastas.
The patio is fairly large and the perfect spot for weekend brunch!
Type: Casual Dining, Breakfast and High Tea
Address: 1980 Queen St E, Toronto, ON
Website: brunchncakes.com
Patio Restaurant Updates
Green Eggplant – CLOSED OCTOBER 2023
Sadly, this long-time beach restaurant closed its doors in October of 2023. There is a new restaurant opening soon in this location. Stay tuned!
Type: Casual Dining & Breakfast | Location: 2024 Queen St E.
La Sala
Currently closed due to fire.
La Sala is an Italian restaurant located beside Cobb’s Bakery and close to Kew Gardens Park. It has a lovely patio out front and is the perfect location to enjoy a cozy meal right in the centre of the Beach.
Type: Casual Dining
Address: 1975A Queen Street E, Toronto
Temporarily Closed – March 2024
Recently Closed Restaurants in the Beaches, Toronto
If you are searching for patios in Toronto, the following locations may appear in your search. As a local Beach resident, I can confirm that the following restaurants are now closed and their patios are no longer open to visitors:
- Murphy’s Law (1702 Queen St. East) – CLOSED
- Green Eggplant (2024 Queen St. East) – CLOSED October, 2023
- Hogtown Smoke (1959 Queen St. East) – CLOSED
- Whitlock’s Restaurant (1961 Queen St. East) – CLOSED
- Wedlocks (1961 Queen St. East) – CLOSED July, 2023
- Mullins Irish Pub (917 Kingston Rd.) – CLOSED
Final Thoughts: Best Patios in the Beaches, Toronto
No matter what type of dining experience you’re looking for, there are many excellent Beaches restaurants to choose from!
From casual breakfast spots to romantic dinners on the beachfront, you can find an excellent spot to relax, eat, and enjoy a beverage before (or after) spending the day at the beach and exploring all the Beaches neighbourhood has to offer!
❃ Visit my Google Maps list for the exact location of each of the best patios in the Beaches, Toronto.
Before You Go: Read More About the Beaches Neighbourhood
Visit one of these related posts to learn even more interesting things to see and do in this fantastic neighbourhood in Toronto.
- 10 Best Hotels near the Beaches, Toronto
- 20+ Best Things to Do at Woodbine Beach Park
- 18 Awesome Things to do in the Beaches Neighbourhood
- The Ultimate Local Guide to the Beaches Jazz Festival
- Cherry Beach Toronto: Sandy Shores and City Views
- Glen Stewart Ravine: Beauty in the Heart of the Beaches
- Discover Kew Gardens Park in the Beaches
