Best Dining Spots for Client Meetings in Toronto

Lunch meetings help in building a positive relationship with your business clients. It is a semi-professional setting where you can discuss new business avenues with the client while building camaraderie.

You may have seen Don Draper on television’s famous series Mad Men, mesmerize his clients at fancy lunches that inevitably helps him sell a campaign idea. We cannot help you with that iconic Don Draper charisma, but we can definitely help you find those fancy lunch spots in Toronto.

All the restaurants and lounges mentioned in this article are located around our prime office location in Toronto’s prestigious Financial District. Moreover, we will also go over how to invite clients to lunch in a professional correspondence.

How to Invite Clients to Lunch

Inviting clients to lunch can be tricky. You need to organize the meeting and facilitate the correspondence with the client in a professional and time sensitive manner. The correspondence can be initiated in the form of an email. Doing this, you ensure that the client has written information regarding the meeting.

Keep the email simple, by starting off with a subject line. In the subject line you could specify the event type and time. For example, “Lunch, Wednesday at 1pm.” In the body, make sure you invite and give the main information in the very first sentence. The client is a busy professional and may not have the time to read a long heartfelt introduction. In the following paragraph you can summarize all the additional information.

Few tips to keep in mind:

  • Follow up if you don’t receive a response.
  • Make a reservation and check the status of the reservation a day before the meeting.
  • Make booking keeping the clients preferences in mind.
  • Know the clients preferences.

The meeting place matters a lot. You may have to go great lengths to impress a client. To make life easier for you we curate a list of downtown restaurants in the City of Toronto.

List of Restaurants

❖   Chotto Matte

Located in: TD Canada Trust Tower

Address: 161 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2S1

Chotto Matte - Toronto

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A prime spot to indulge in and discover the Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine. Chotto Matte brings something new to downtown Toronto, with a blend of two culinary traditions that combine Japanese and Paruvian ingredients and techniques.

❖   Stk

Located in: Yorkville Plaza

Address: 153 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1C4

stk Steakhouse - Toronto

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A perfectly chic restaurant/lounge in the posh Yorkville neighbourhood. Stk offers the perfect ambience for professional meetings and casual gatherings alike. Once seated, you will find yourself spoiled with a plethora of options ranging from steaks, seafoods, and signature cocktails to set the mood.

❖   Louix Louis

Address: 325 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 4G3

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Located on the 31st floor of The St. Regis Toronto, you cannot go wrong with Louix Louis. Inspired by cocktail parlours from New York and Prais, Louix Louis is the definition of class and grandeur. Showcasing ceiling murals by local Toronto artist Madison van Rijn, your clients are surely gonna be mesmerized.

❖   D Bar

Located in: Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

Address: 60 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 0A4

D Bar - Toronto Dining Places - Telsec

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This luxury spot at the Four Seasons is the perfect spot to go over important matters with the client while indulging in a relaxing ambience. This alluring hangout spot is known for its relaxed atmosphere, crafty cocktails, charcuterie, and refined small plates.

❖   Amano Trattoria

Located in: Old Toronto

Address: 9 Church St, Toronto, ON M5E 1M2

Amano Trattoria - dining places Toronto - Telsec

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Classic and modern flavours, inspired by Chef Michael Angeloni’s Italian heritage alongside a curated wine list, fully stocked cocktail bar. A sophisticated setting with great food, ideal to celebrate with the client.

❖   Ardo

Address: 243 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1J9

Ardo - Dining Places Toronto - Telsec

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Named as Toronto Life’s favourite Italian restaurant, this is another great spot for you and your client to enjoy and indulge in great food and drinks regardless of the occasion.

 

❖   The Chase

Located in: Dineen Building

Address: 10 Temperance St Fl 5, Toronto, ON M5H 1Y4

The Chase - dining places - Toronto

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Contemporary fine dining located in one of Toronto’s historic buildings, you won’t fail to impress with this spot. A usual hangout spot for professionals from the financial district, this is where a lot of big decisions are made daily.

❖   Miku

Located in: Waterpark Place – 10 Bay St

Address: 10 Bay St. #105, Toronto, ON M5J 2R8

Miku Toronto - dining places Toronto - Telsec

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Located by the beautiful Toronto Harbourfront, this location is perfect for business and pleasure. A short drive from the Financial District, this is a perfect spot to get out of the hustle and bustle of the financial district and have a laidback meeting with a client.

 

Just like finding a good dining spot, finding a good office space in Toronto can be challenging too. Explore our modern office spaces located in the illustrious financial district of Toronto. Contact us today to learn more.

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Hotels

1. Jennifer Smith
General Manager
The Omni King Edward Hotel
37 King Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1E9
Tel: 416-863-9700
Website: www.omnihotels.com/hotels/toronto-king-edward

2. Mark Perry
General Manager
Executive Hotels and Resorts (Boutique)
8 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E1
Tel: 416-350-2419
Website: www.spazen.ca or www.cosmotoronto.com

3. Emeline Boul
General Manager
Hotel Victoria (Boutique)
56 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1G5
Tel: 416-363-1666
Mobile: 647-574-5832
Website: www.hotelvictoriatoronto.com

4. Omkar Sawant
Reservations Manager
One King West Hotel
1 King Street West
Toronto, ON
M5H 1A1
Main: 416-548-8100
Reservations: 1-866-470-5464
Website: www.onekingwest.com

5. Van Nguyen
General Manager
Cambridge Suites Toronto
15 Richmond Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1N2
Direct: 416-601-3757
Hotel: 416-368-1990
Website: www.cambridgesuitestoronto.com

Restaurants

1. Michael Pagliaro
Carisma (Italian)
15 Toronto Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2E3
Tel: 416-864-7373
Website: www.carismarestaurant.com

2. Patti Shaw
Terroni (Italian)
57 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1K6
Tel: 416-203-3093
Website: www.terroni.com

3. Declan
Restaurant 20 Victoria – Michelin guide approved
20 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2A1
Tel: 416-804-6066
Instagram for reservations: https://www.instagram.com/twentyvictoria/

4. Mana
Nami (Japanese)
55 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1K6
Tel: 416-362-7373
Website: www.namirestaurant.ca

5. Restaurant Lucie
100 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2W1
Tel: 416-788-9054
Website: www.restaurantlucie.com

6. Niam H
Cantina Mercatto
20 Wellington Street East
Toronto, ON
M5E 1C5
Tel: 416-304-0781
Website: www.cantinamercatto.ca

7. Siva Sathasivam
Uncle Tony’s
38 Wellington St E
Toronto, ON
M5E 1C7
Tel: 416-455-6650
Website: https://uncletonys.ca/

8. Pizzaiolo
104 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2Y6
Tel: 416-860-0700
Website: www.pizzaiolo.ca

9. Robin Singh
Woods Restaurant and Bar
45 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E3
Tel: 416-214-9918
Website: www.woodsrestaurant.ca

Health and Wellness

1. Thom Tullo
Morpheus8 by Inmode
47 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E3
Tel: 416-863-6564
Website: www.amanspa.ca

2. Altitude Athletic Training
56 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E3
Tel: 416-366-3838
Website: www.altitudeathletictraining.com

3. Physioheath Studios
33 Victoria Street, #130
Toronto, ON
M5C 2A1
Tel: 416-368-2525
Website: www.physiohealth.com

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    • Adjacent to the building huge outdoor food courtyard - Beer Bistro www.beerbistro.com and Craft Beer Market www.craftbeermamrket.ca restaurants and bars with onsite catering services
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    • King Edward Hotel is located across the street - recently completed a $40 million renovation and boutique hotels close by within walking distance
  • Dining and entertainment at high quality restaurants only minutes away – Carisma, Terroni, Woods Restaurant & Bar and Michelin Rated - Restaurant 20 Victoria. Plus numerous lunch and takeout eateries nearby

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