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Irene, Toronto, ON

Irene

4.1
4.1
243 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
International
25 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON M5A 0B5

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
At Irene, we are committed to exceptional food, hand-crafted cocktails, and genuine service – alongside breathtaking lakeside views. Discover a refined menu blending French-inspired dishes with Asian influences, crafted with fresh, local ingredients.
Enjoy Happy Hour every Monday – Friday from 2p-5p & 9p-Close and try one of our cold, draught beers,
an indulgent cocktail, or a crisp glass of wine while you watch the sun set over Centre Island.
Weekend warriors fear not – Irene also offers a mouth-watering brunch every
weekend from 11:00am-3:00pm.
So, whether you’re looking for an after-work escape, intimate date night or weekend brunch,
Irene serves up the best of what the Toronto waterfront has to offer.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    International, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Foremski
  • Catering
    Catering in the Corus Entertainment Building is available with space for groups of 6-1200. Whether you are looking to cater a breakfast, lunch, dinner or a BBQ on the rooftop, IRENE can help you with your catering needs for your next meeting or event
  • Private party facilities
    IRENE is a unique place to gather with friends, family and business associates. We feature internationally inspired foods, locally supplied ingredients, unique beers and tempting cocktails. Take advantage of our private event space, meeting rooms and enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Ontario and the Toronto Island.
  • Neighborhood
    Harbourfront
  • Cross street
    Queens Quay & Jarvis
  • Parking details
    You may park in the lot directly underneath the Corus building, and pay at the machine. Public pay and display parking can be found in parking lot, located North of the Corus building.<br />There is also street parking available on lower Jarvis and surrounding side streets.
  • Public transit
    Take the #75 bus south from Sherbourne subway station. Get off at Richardson Street and walk 59 meters to Corus Quay at 25 Dockside Drive.ORTake the #6 bus south from Bay St towards Queens Quay and Jarvis Via Ferry Docks. Get off at Corus Quay or George Brown College.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Brunch Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Join Us for Weekend Brunch! Savor the perfect weekend at Irene with our delicious brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Indulge in flavorful dishes and a cozy ambiance—because brunch is always a good idea! Book your table now!
    Brunch Menu Photo
  • Social Hour - Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Unwind and indulge at Irene's Social Hour, the perfect blend of delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and good vibes. Happening daily from 2-6 PM & 8 PM to close, this is your time to sip, savor, and socialize. Come for the drinks, stay for the vibe. We can’t wait to see you! 🍸✨
    Social Hour - Happy Hour Photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate with a three-course prix fixe brunch and live music that sets the vibe—think smooth saxophone followed by a DJ spinning all afternoon. It’s a stylish, stress-free way to celebrate mom. +Bottomless Mimosas available!

What 243 people are saying

Irene reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Toronto

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Irene offers a mixed dining experience. While some guests praise the "great service" and "good food" with stunning lake views, others note inconsistencies like "EXTREMELY BLAND" dishes and timing issues. Positive highlights include attentive servers and "excellent service" from Nicole and Glenn. Ideal for casual gatherings but may not meet all expectations.

243 Reviews
  1. ATIS

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good Food. Pleasant Atmosphere. Excellent Service. Top marks to Heidi!

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  2. Supriya

    Toronto3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is not tasty. Chef was not present and the food was just not cooked properly.

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  3. Jessica

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Our servers were excellent and the food was delicious. Had a group of 16 people and the food came out at the same time and we did not wait long.

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  4. Jerome VIP

    Toronto11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Although we’ve been to Irene before, this times visit on a Friday evening was quite disappointing from a service-perspective. They got the drinks wrong, and finally when the food arrived 2/3 of the entrees were below satisfactory. Hopefully they get their act together before the new menus are revealed for spring …

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  5. Carter VIP

    Toronto24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicole and Glenn provided excellent service. The venue excels, wonderful water vista Food was good value

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  6. Nasim VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    When we arrived, it took 10 minutes for someone to acknowledge us and have us seated. We usually order their signature jerk chicken (only reason we go there) and were told that the only way to get that dish was to order their bottomless brunch at $65/person. They could have made an exception since the place was dead. Thoroughly disappointed!

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  7. Yana VIP

    Toronto8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately I didn't have a good experience at this restaurant’s bottomless brunch. While the concept sounds great, the portion sizes are far too large for a bottomless format — it would make much more sense to serve smaller, shared portions to avoid unnecessary food waste. Appetizers were the highlight — the tacos were tasty, though the excessive garnish felt unnecessary. However, the Irene roll was too large to fit in one bite, making it awkward to eat. The main courses were all very disappointing. Portion sizes were overwhelming, with excessive garnish again. For a brunch catering to spice lovers, the spice level wasn’t handled well — it was out of balance. The eggs Benedict were overcooked with hard yolks, the sunny-side-up eggs were burnt, and the ham was extremely dry. The salmon dish was topped with an unpleasant mayo-based sauce that completely overpowered the fish. Desserts were average — the chocolate cake lacked the whipped cream as described on the menu, and the Baked Alaska had a stale freezer taste. On the positive side, the staff were friendly, but despite my complaints, nothing was done to address the issues — no compensation, which was disappointing given the overall poor experience. The wine selection was good, but the cocktails were weak and underwhelming. Overall, this brunch isn’t worth the price — I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re looking for quality food and attentive service.

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  8. Laura VIP

    Toronto13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating a friend's birthday. We shared a few appetizers and had the baked Alaska (can't remember when I last had that!) Very attentive and friendly server. Fabulous location and we had a seat by the window - great view.

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  9. Philip

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A friendly place to dine for any occasion, friends, or family gathering. Yesterday Lisa (a but unsure) came to our table with her Valentines' pink camera and dress. Her instant photo of us made our dining more fun and memorable. A big round of applause!

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  10. Bruno

    Milan4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Glen and Priscilla looked after me and my family brilliantly. Would highly recommend them. We had a two week trip in Canada, and this restaurant also had the best dry martini we tried. Good food and good value as well, right next to the lake. Thanks to Glen and Priscilla for a lovely evening!

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FAQs

Irene does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Irene also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 344-1562.

Irene is rated 4.1 stars by 243 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Toronto
  5. Harbourfront

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Irene

25 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON M5A 0B5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Queens Quay & Jarvis
  • Neighborhood
    Harbourfront
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    International, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    You may park in the lot directly underneath the Corus building, and pay at the machine. Public pay and display parking can be found in parking lot, located North of the Corus building.<br />There is also street parking available on lower Jarvis and surrounding side streets.
  • Public transit
    Take the #75 bus south from Sherbourne subway station. Get off at Richardson Street and walk 59 meters to Corus Quay at 25 Dockside Drive.ORTake the #6 bus south from Bay St towards Queens Quay and Jarvis Via Ferry Docks. Get off at Corus Quay or George Brown College.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Foremski
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering in the Corus Entertainment Building is available with space for groups of 6-1200. Whether you are looking to cater a breakfast, lunch, dinner or a BBQ on the rooftop, IRENE can help you with your catering needs for your next meeting or event
  • Private party facilities
    IRENE is a unique place to gather with friends, family and business associates. We feature internationally inspired foods, locally supplied ingredients, unique beers and tempting cocktails. Take advantage of our private event space, meeting rooms and enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Ontario and the Toronto Island.
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