Aera (pronounced "era") is a rooftop steakhouse and sushi bar 38 floors above Toronto's King West neighbourhood at The Well, 8 Spadina Avenue. It pairs expertly prepared Canadian steaks, artfully crafted sushi and raw-bar plates with an anime-inspired cocktail program, all served with panoramic skyline views.
What Canadians order the most
11 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chili Chicken BitesSweet chili crisp, scallions, sesame | – | $23.00 |
| Popcorn ShrimpLemon aïoli | – | $24.00 |
| EdamameTogarashi spice | – | $15.00 |
| Truffle Fries (V)Truffle, parmigiano-reggiano, umami seasoning | – | $21.00 |
| Jerk Chicken EmpanadasTwo spiced chicken pockets, chimichurri | – | $25.00 |
| Wagyu Gyoza DumplingsSesame soy, yuzu kosho, spicy mayonnaise | – | $39.00 |
| Vegetarian Sushi Roll (V)Avocado, asparagus, chipotle soy, sea truffle | – | $20.00 |
| Creamy Tuna Crunch Sushi RollTuna, avocado, diced radish, scallions | – | $30.00 |
| Seared Lamb Potsticker DumplingsCitrus, sesame, black rice, honey · 7 pieces | – | $32.00 |
| Japanese Milk BreadCultured butter, sea salt | – | $9.00 |
| Aera Cornbread (V)Honey butter, roasted garlic, pimento, aged cheddar, scallions | – | $16.00 |
8 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Savory Appetizer PlatterChili chicken bites, jerk chicken empanadas, spring rolls; chimichurri & scallion sauce | – | $58.00 |
| Sashimi Platter18 pieces, chef's selection of six seafood types | – | $59.00 |
| Nigiri Platter12 pieces, chef's selection of plain & torched nigiri | – | $55.00 |
| Local & Regional Charcuterie PlatterSelection of cured meats, pickles, mustard, grilled sourdough crostini | – | $45.00 |
| Local & Canadian Artisanal Cheese PlatterSelection of cheeses, dried fruits, grilled sourdough crostini, seasonal chutney | – | $38.00 |
| Aera's Caesar SaladGarlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche, bacon | – | $21.00 |
| Dry-Aged Beef BurgerAged cheddar, caramelized onion, pickles | – | $34.00 |
| Steak Frites8oz striploin, frites, au jus · 8oz | – | $65.00 |
10 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar SaladGarlic, anchovies, black pepper, brioche croutons, bacon bits | – | $21.00 |
| Beet & Burrata SaladCucumber, endive, radish, sesame crumble | – | $27.00 |
| Steak TartareCapers, b&b pickles, kewpie, confit egg yolk, melba toast | – | $29.00 |
| Seared Québec Foie GrasGriddled brioche, Montmorency cherry chutney, spiced sunchokes | – | $39.00 |
| Seared Lamb Potsticker DumplingsCitrus, sesame, black rice, honey · 7 pieces | – | $32.00 |
| Grilled Jumbo ShrimpsBrown butter potato rouille, ginger & scallion sauce, chive oil | – | $35.00 |
| Broiled OctopusLemon, capers, tomato, garlic potatoes, brown butter | – | $36.00 |
| Charred Mushroom Brochette & Jerusalem Artichoke (VG)Maple chutney, citrus chimichurri crema, crunchy enoki mushrooms | – | $24.00 |
| Bacon SteakPork belly, house spices, maple, apple gastrique, crispy onions · 7oz | – | $30.00 |
| Aera Cornbread (V)Honey butter, roasted garlic, pimento, aged cheddar, scallions | – | $16.00 |
7 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chilled Seafood PlatterServes 2–3 seafood lovers. Poached shrimps, half dozen oysters, scallop ceviche, salmon crudo, tuna tartare, crisps, tomato horseradish catsup, mignonette | – | $150.00 |
| Aera Seafood & Sushi Extravaganza TowerServes 4–6 seafood lovers. Roll, tuna maki, tuna nigiri, sweet shrimp nigiri, scallop nigiri, poached shrimps, scallop ceviche, premium Canadian oysters, salmon crudo, tuna tartare, catsup, crisps, mignonette, wasabi, gari, soy sauce | – | $350.00 |
| Kaluga Queen Caviar30g, blinis, chips, traditional garnish | – | $150.00 |
| Scallop CevicheDashi, macadamia nut vinaigrette, citrus, black tobiko, Anaheim chili, chive oil | – | $36.00 |
| Tuna TartareChili crisp, avocado, grapefruit | – | $39.00 |
| Canadian OystersHalf dozen oysters, lemon, tarragon mignonette, fresh horseradish | – | $36.00 |
| Shrimp CocktailFive shrimp, tomato horseradish catsup, lemon | – | $36.00 |
8 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Atlantic SalmonBraised French lentils, spinach, mustard & horseradish espuma | – | $42.00 |
| B.C. SablefishMiso, maple, unagi eggplant, scallion sumeshi 'sushi rice', bonito | – | $59.00 |
| Tuna SteakTataki, heirloom beans, compressed cucumber, yuzu, anchovy, sauce vierge | – | $45.00 |
| Dry-Aged Beef BurgerAged cheddar, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion; served with fries | – | $34.00 |
| Stuffed Chicken BreastTruffled mushroom stuffing, forestière sauce | – | $46.00 |
| Maritime Lobster SpaghettiTomato bisque, basil, lobster butter | – | $52.00 |
| Rigatoncini (V)Tomato, roasted peppers, burrata cream, basil | – | $36.00 |
| Pepper-Glazed Cauliflower (VG)Prairie grain pilaf, puffed quinoa, coconut-tomato velouté, spring greens | – | $32.00 |
13 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian AAA Beef TenderloinHaldimand County, ON. All steaks served au jus · 7oz | – | $69.00 |
| Canadian AAA Beef TenderloinHaldimand County, ON. All steaks served au jus · 10oz | – | $95.00 |
| Canadian Prime RibeyeMartin's Family Farm, Elora, ON. Served au jus · 16oz | – | $135.00 |
| Canadian Prime RibeyeMartin's Family Farm, Elora, ON. Served au jus · 24oz | – | $185.00 |
| Canadian Prime StriploinWellington County, ON. Served au jus · 10oz | – | $85.00 |
| Canadian Prime Bone-In StriploinMartin's Family Farm, Elora, ON. Served au jus · 20oz | – | $165.00 |
| Canadian Prime PorterhouseMartin's Family Farm, Elora, ON. Served au jus · 40oz | – | $295.00 |
| Tajima Australian Wagyu RibeyeServed au jus · 14oz | – | $190.00 |
| Tajima Australian Wagyu StriploinServed au jus · 12oz | – | $150.00 |
| A5 Japanese WagyuKagoshima prefecture. Served au jus · 6oz | – | $165.00 |
| Argentine StriploinPampas Natural. Served au jus · 16oz | – | $125.00 |
| St. Canut Farms Pork ChopFerme Gaspor, St. Jérôme, QC. Apple gastrique, sage | – | $55.00 |
| Lumina Farms Classic Whole Lamb Rack ChopsCanterbury, New Zealand. Mint jus | – | $145.00 |
8 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries (V)Aera aïoli | – | $16.00 |
| Whipped Potatoes (V)Buttermilk, butter | – | $16.00 |
| Creamed Spinach (V)Roast garlic, crème fraîche, gruyère cheese gratin | – | $16.00 |
| Roasted Brussels SproutsGarlic, chili crisp, ginger | – | $18.00 |
| Roasted Heirloom Carrots (V)Honey, thyme, hazelnuts | – | $16.00 |
| Wild & Tame Mushrooms (V)Thyme, herbs | – | $21.00 |
| Delmonico Double-Baked Potato Casserole (V) | – | $18.00 |
| SaucesGlen Breton whisky peppercorn; béarnaise (V); jalapeño chimichurri (V) | – | $8.00 |
9 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AkamiMaguro tuna | – | $16.00 |
| ChutoroMaguro tuna | – | $18.00 |
| OtoroMaguro tuna | – | $20.00 |
| SakeAtlantic salmon | – | $13.00 |
| HamachiYellowtail | – | $17.00 |
| TaiJapanese sea bream | – | $17.00 |
| KanpachiAmberjack | – | $17.00 |
| Botan EbiSpot prawn | – | $16.00 |
| HotateHokkaido scallop | – | $18.00 |
10 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AkamiMaguro tuna | – | $17.00 |
| ChutoroMaguro tuna | – | $19.00 |
| OtoroMaguro tuna | – | $21.00 |
| SakeAtlantic salmon | – | $14.00 |
| HamachiYellowtail | – | $18.00 |
| TaiJapanese sea bream | – | $18.00 |
| KanpachiAmberjack | – | $18.00 |
| Botan EbiBritish Columbia spot prawn | – | $17.00 |
| HotateHokkaido scallop | – | $19.00 |
| A5 Wagyu | – | $30.00 |
1 item · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| A5 Wagyu & Otoro2 pieces each · 4 pieces | – | $55.00 |
4 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cucumber Maki | – | $10.00 |
| Avocado Maki | – | $14.00 |
| Tuna Maki | – | $15.00 |
| Salmon Maki | – | $15.00 |
6 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian RollAsparagus, inure, takuan, truffle mayo | – | $20.00 |
| Creamy Tuna Crunch RollTuna, avocado, takuan, chives | – | $30.00 |
| Green Dragon RollShrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, soy glaze, crystal crunch | – | $28.00 |
| Rainbow RollTuna, hamachi, salmon, crab, avocado, takuan, kimisu, tobiko | – | $35.00 |
| Salmon Crab RollAvocado, crispy crabstick, cream cheese, salmon, tomato, serrano peppers | – | $28.00 |
| Chef's 'WTF' Sushi RollA5 wagyu beef, caviar, truffle, lobster tempura, gold leaf, soy glaze, spicy mayonnaise | – | $80.00 |
2 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| EbiPrawn, three pieces. Served with warm ginger soy sauce | – | $21.00 |
| KinokoMushrooms. Served with warm ginger soy sauce | – | $20.00 |
3 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sashimi Platter18 pieces, chef's selection of six seafood types | – | $72.00 |
| Nigiri Platter12 pieces, chef's selection of plain & torched nigiri | – | $60.00 |
| Signature Platter4 pieces nigiri, 4 pieces sashimi, 10 pieces crab & salmon roll | – | $69.00 |
7 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Style CheesecakeOntario sour Montmorency cherry, vanilla chantilly | – | $18.00 |
| Cloud NineKahlúa jelly, espresso crémeux, dark chocolate mousse, joconde sponge | – | $19.00 |
| Tamarack Farms Maple Crème Brûlée Tarte (V)Toasted oatmeal ice cream, crème fraîche, maple brûlée | – | $18.00 |
| Sticky Bourbon Toffee Pudding (V)Vanilla ice cream, walnut crunch | – | $16.00 |
| Celebration CakeServes 4–6 guests. Chocolate cake, dulce de leche, chocolate ganache | – | $75.00 |
| Ice Cream | – | $15.00 |
| Fruit Sorbet | – | $16.00 |
10 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Katana SlayerPlanteray Stiggins' Fancy pineapple rum, Planteray 3 star rum, aperol, passion fruit, lime, pimento bitters · 2.25oz | – | $25.00 |
| Dragon-PopCitadelle gin, Choya umeshu, lemon, green strawberry bitters, strawberry boba pearls · 2oz | – | $25.00 |
| Chromed & LegendaryHornitos plata tequila, aperol, yellow chartreuse tea, clarified vanilla mango yogurt · 2.5oz | – | $25.00 |
| ColossalHornitos reposado tequila, amarás verde mezcal, pomegranate, lime, cranberry, firewater tincture, tropical fog · 2oz | – | $25.00 |
| Crimson EclipseToki, amontillado sherry, crème de cassis, grapefruit juice, fever-tree tonic · 2.25oz | – | $25.00 |
| Nina's LullabyBee pollen-infused roku gin, St-Germain, Japanese bitters, yuzu juice, fever-tree tonic, shiso flower · 2oz | – | $26.00 |
| Third ImpactCittadelle gin, Pierre Ferrand dry curacao, Briottet basil liqueur, lemon juice, soda, Greek vanilla yogurt. Served clear · 2.25oz | – | $26.00 |
| AmeliaKetel One vodka, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, blackberry, lemon, mint · 2oz | – | $25.00 |
| Pink PantherSpirit of York aquavit, Hornitos plata tequila, grapefruit soda, agave, lime · 2.75oz | – | $25.00 |
| Espresso MartiniKetel One vodka, Kahlúa, cold brew coffee, honey · 2oz | – | $28.00 |
11 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| French 75Citadelle gin, sparkling wine, lemon juice, simple syrup · 4oz | – | $24.00 |
| MargaritaHornitos plata tequila, orange curaçao, agave, lime · 2oz | – | $24.00 |
| ManhattanLot No.40 rye, Dolin sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters · 3oz | – | $24.00 |
| PenicillinJohnnie Walker Black, ginger, lemon, honey, Lagavulin 16 year mist · 2oz | – | $24.00 |
| Paper PlaneBearface triple oak whisky, Amaro Nonino, aperol, lemon · 2.25oz | – | $24.00 |
| Old FashionedBearface triple oak whisky, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters · 2oz | – | $24.00 |
| CosmopolitanCîroc limonata vodka, Ketel One vodka, orange curaçao, lime, cranberry · 2.25oz | – | $24.00 |
| EastsideCitadelle gin, mint, cucumber, lime, sugar · 2oz | – | $24.00 |
| CarajilloLicor 43, cold brew coffee · 2oz | – | $24.00 |
| Oaxacan Old FashionedHornitos reposado tequila, amarás verde mezcal · 2oz | – | $25.00 |
| Pornstar MartiniKetel One vodka, Galliano, lazzara bianco secco, passion fruit juice, lime · 4oz | – | $28.00 |
3 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cipriani BelliniOddbird non-alcoholic blanc de blancs, peach nectar | – | $12.00 |
| Petit HugoElderflower cordial, fresh mint, blanc de blanc 0% sparkling wine, soda water | – | $12.00 |
| Blackberry MojitoNon-alcoholic rum, blackberry, fresh mint, soda water | – | $12.00 |
17 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Parés Baltà, Cava Brut (ES)Sparkling | – | $20.00 |
| Taittinger, Brut Réserve, Champagne (FR)Sparkling | – | $44.00 |
| 2025 La Grande Bauquière 'La Belle Montagne', Méditerranée (FR)Rosé | – | $18.00 |
| 2023 Cave Spring 'Canoe' Riesling Dry, Beamsville Bench, ONWhite | – | $18.00 |
| 2024 Henry of Pelham 'Three Hills Estate' Chardonnay, ONWhite | – | $19.00 |
| 2024 Joval Family 'Crowded House' Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)White | – | $20.00 |
| 2024 Giusti 'Longheri' Pinot Grigio, Veneto (IT)White | – | $20.00 |
| 2023 Domaine Hamelin, Chablis, Burgundy (FR)White | – | $27.00 |
| 2025 Daniel Chotard Sancerre, Loire (FR)White | – | $30.00 |
| 2021 Viña Bujanda, Tempranillo Crianza, Rioja (ES)Red | – | $18.00 |
| 2024 Chioccioli 'Sanforá' Sangiovese, I.G.T. Toscana (IT)Red | – | $20.00 |
| 2024 Catena 'High Mountain Vines' Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza (AR)Red | – | $20.00 |
| 2023 Ca' del Baio Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont (IT)Red | – | $24.00 |
| 2023 Domaine Borgeot Pinot Noir, Burgundy (FR)Red | – | $30.00 |
| 2018 Château Bernadotte, Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois (FR)Red | – | $32.00 |
| NV 47 Anno Domini Moscato Frizzante, Veneto (IT)Sweet | – | $18.00 |
| 2023 Cave Spring Riesling Icewine, Niagara Peninsula, ONSweet · 2oz | – | $24.00 |
8 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Original (draught)16oz | – | $12.00 |
| Blanche de Chambly (draught)16oz | – | $12.00 |
| Canadian355ml | – | $12.00 |
| Beau's Lug Tread Lagered Ale473ml | – | $12.00 |
| Steam Whistle473ml | – | $12.00 |
| Beau's Wonder Crush IPA473ml | – | $12.00 |
| Lost Craft Apple Cider473ml | – | $14.00 |
| Beck's 0.0%Alcohol-free · 330ml | – | $8.00 |
3 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sake No. 3A walk through three different styles of sake, highlighting different brewing techniques · 3oz | – | $25.00 |
| Kamoizumi 'Shusen Honjikomi', Junmai Ginjo, Hiroshima (JP)Sake by the glass · 4oz | – | $18.00 |
| Yokaichi 'Mugi Honkaku', Shochu, Miyazaki (JP)Shochu by the glass · 2oz | – | $23.00 |
The AERA Toronto menu pairs Canadian steaks with sushi, 38 floors above King West. AERA (pronounced "era") is a rooftop steakhouse and sushi bar at The Well, 8 Spadina Avenue, with panoramic skyline views and an anime-inspired cocktail list.
Steaks, loins and chops — Canadian AAA tenderloin, Canadian Prime ribeye and premium cuts — range from $55 to $295. Composed plates — Atlantic salmon, B.C. sablefish, tuna steak — cost $32–$59.
Sashimi and nigiri are served two pieces per order ($13–$30), signature rolls run $20–$80, and sharable sushi platters cost $60–$72. The raw bar ranges from chilled seafood platters to the $350 Seafood & Sushi Extravaganza Tower.
Signature and classic cocktails are $24–$28, wine by the glass $18–$44 and beer $8–$14. Daily happy hour (4–6pm) brings $15 cocktails and $9 draught beer. Tax and gratuity are extra, and parties of six or more have a $50 per person minimum.
Common questions
Aera is on the 38th floor of The Well at 8 Spadina Avenue in Toronto's King West neighbourhood (near Front Street and Spadina Avenue). It has a rooftop patio with panoramic skyline views.
Aera is a steakhouse and sushi bar. The menu features expertly prepared Canadian steaks (from about $69 for a 7oz tenderloin up to a $295 40oz porterhouse), raw-bar plates and caviar, sushi, sashimi and signature rolls, plus composed plates like maritime lobster spaghetti — alongside an anime-inspired cocktail program.
Starters run roughly $21–$46, steaks $69–$295, sushi $10–$80 per order or roll, desserts $15–$75, and cocktails $24–$28 ($12 for spirit-free). Wines by the glass start at $18 and draught beer at $12. It is an upscale restaurant — expect around $51 or more per person before tax and tip.
Yes. Aera's happy hour runs daily from 4–6pm with $15 cocktails, $9 draught beers, and wines and spirits from $12 and $10. From Thursday to Saturday after 10pm, Aera After Dark offers late-night pricing on select wines and spirits with live DJs.
Reservations are recommended and can be made through OpenTable — Aera is one of Toronto's most-booked tables for scenic views. Note that parties of six or more have a $50 minimum spend per person, one bill, a 20% auto-gratuity, and a 3-hour dining window.
No. As an independent restaurant, Aera does not publish nutrition or calorie information for its menu items.
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