Summerlicous is coming to Old Town Toronto and your favourite restaurants are serving up hot 3-course fixed price meals starting at just $27 from July 3-19. Check out the menus below and hit up an old standby, or discover a new go-to. Reservations are open now!

3 Mariachis

140A The Esplanade / 416-507-1004 / Cuisine: Mexican / Accessible

3 Mariachis offers a vibrant, modern Mexican cuisine, serving colourful plates and bold cocktails in a lively, music-filled setting that turns every visit into a fiesta. 3 Mariachis creates unforgettable experiences through warm hospitality that brings the heart of Mexico to every table.

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$27 Lunch, plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
• Elote: flame-grilled Mexican corn topped with queso, Mariachi’s signature sauce, and a blend of bold secret spices (vegetarian/gluten free/local)
•Chips and Guacamole: guacamole served with house-made corn chips (vegetarian/vegan/gluten free)
• Empanada: fried crescent shaped pastry stuffed with ground beef and served with choice of salsa: roja, verde, avocado, habanero or aioli (vegetarian/local)

Main Dish
• Taco Trio: choice of birria, chicken al pastor, chorizo or avocado (gluten free/local)
• Enchiladas: choice of chorizo, chicken, shredded beef or veggies (gluten free/local)
• Soup and Salad: tortilla soup with avocado fit bowl (vegetarian/gluten free/local)

All mains served with basmati cumin rice

Dessert
• Churro: served with dulce de leche and chocolate sauce (vegetarian/local)
• Fried Ice Cream (vegetarian/local)
• Tres Leches Cake (vegetarian/local)

$35 Dinner, plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
Choice of two:
• Elote: flame-grilled Mexican corn topped with queso, Mariachi’s signature sauce, and a blend of bold secret spices (vegetarian/gluten free/local)
• Chips and Guacamole: guacamole served with house-made corn chips (vegetarian/vegan/gluten free)
• Empanada: fried crescent shaped pastry stuffed with ground beef and served with choice of salsa: roja, verde, avocado, habanero or aioli (vegetarian/local)

Main Dish
• Taco Trio: choice of birria, chicken al pastor, chorizo or avocado (vegetarian/gluten free)
• Fajitas: choice of gilled chicken or veggies (local)
• Mini Mariachi’s Molcajete: hot volcanic molcajete bowl with a blend of green and red salsa, steak, grilled chicken breast, shrimp, cactus, green onion and Oaxaca cheese (local)

Dessert
• Churro: served with dulce de leche and chocolate sauce (vegetarian/local)
• Fried Ice Cream (vegetarian/local)
• Tres Leches Cake (vegetarian/local)

Bar Goa

Bar Goa, 36 Toronto St / 416-350-8188 / Cuisines: Indian / Accessible

Bar Goa’s ultra-stylish décor inspired by Portuguese Cubist and Indian art, with textured walls shimmering in silvery leaf overlaid with beige, pistachio and lilac, takes your breath away with its beauty. The culinary offerings, drawing inspiration from the vibrant flavours of Goa, coastal India, and global influences, are a result of continued experimentation, refinement, and passion — crafted to deliver an elevated dining experience rooted in authenticity and originality. Awarded by Michelin 2024 as the best Indian restaurant for an exceptional dining experience.

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$48 Lunch, plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
• Berry Katori Chaat: A fusion of Indian street-style chaat served in a crispy edible bowl, topped with fresh berries, chutneys, yogurt and spices (vegetarian/local)
• Mango Bhel Puri: Tangy-sweet Indian street-style chaat made with puffed rice, fresh mango, chutneys and spices (vegetarian/vegan/local)
• Thai Chicken Tikka: Fusion-style wrap with tender marinated chicken tikka cooked in Thai-inspired flavours (chilli, garlic, lime, and coconut cream), wrapped in a flatbread and served with fresh mango salad (local)
• Goan Fish Tikka: Coastal-inspired roll made with marinated fish tikka, grilled with Goan spices and wrapped in a soft flatbread for a smoky, flavorful bite (local)

Main Dish
• Molten Butter Chicken: Chicken cooked in a creamy, spiced butter sauce for a decadent taste experience (local)
• Goan Prawn Curry: Coastal Indian seafood dish made with prawns simmered in a rich, spicy coconut-based curry with traditional Goan spices (local)
• Lasuni Saag Paneer: North Indian dish made with creamy spinach (saag) infused with garlic, cooked with soft paneer in a mildly spiced gravy (vegetarian/local)
Vegetable Biryani: Fragrant basmati rice with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices, traditionally slow-cooked for rich flavour (vegetarian)

Dessert
• Gulab Jamun Cheesecake: Fusion dessert made with creamy cheesecake topped or layered with soft, syrup-soaked gulab jamun (vegetarian/local)
• Bebinca: Traditional layered Goan dessert served with vanilla ice cream (vegetarian/local)
• Kolkata Mishti Doi: A classic Bengali sweetened yogurt dessert with a smooth, caramelized flavour (vegetarian/vegan/local)

$65 Dinner, plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
• To start, compliments of the Chef: Mango Bhel Chaat with House Aam Panna Shot, a crisp, tangy Indian street-style chaat with puffed rice and juicy ripe mango, tossed in a sweet-spicy tamarind chilli dressing, paired with a refreshing raw mango summer drink (vegetarian/vegan/local)
• Cheese Pav Bhaji: A rich and buttery Mumbai street food made with slow-cooked, spiced vegetable mash, topped with melted cheese and served with buttered pav buns (vegetarian/local)
• Makhan Paneer Tikka Roll: Flavourful Indian street-style wrap filled with smoky paneer tikka tossed in rich makhani sauce, rolled in a flaky flatbread, and served with chutney and a lettuce salad (vegetarian/local)
• Thai Chicken Tikka Roll: Fusion-style wrap with tender marinated chicken tikka cooked in Thai-inspired flavours (chilli, garlic, lime, and coconut cream), wrapped in a flatbread and served with fresh mango salad (local)
• Prawn Balchao Slider: Coastal-inspired slider featuring spicy Goan-style prawn balchão, tucked into a soft bun for a bold, slightly sweet-and-sour seafood bite (local)

Main Dish
• Molten Butter Chicken and Urban Makhani Daal: Cooked in a creamy, spiced butter sauce for a decadent taste experience, served with slow-cooked yellow lentils (local)
• Champaran Biryani: Slow-cooked rice and meat dish from Bihar, traditionally prepared in a sealed clay pot where marinated mutton is cooked slowly with rice and aromatic spices (local)
• Valley Methi Paneer: A Himalayan-style paneer (Indian cottage cheese) dish cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves in a mildly spiced, creamy gravy (vegetarian/local)
• Jackfruit Biryani: A plant-based version of biryani in which raw jackfruit is layered with basmati rice, fried onions, and aromatic spices (vegetarian/local)

Dessert
• Gulab Jamun Cheesecake: Fusion dessert made with creamy cheesecake topped or layered with soft, syrup-soaked gulab jamun (vegetarian/local)
• Bebinca: Traditional layered Goan dessert served with vanilla ice cream (vegetarian/local)
• Kolkata Mishti Doi: A classic Bengali sweetened yogurt dessert with a smooth, caramelized flavour (vegetarian/local)

Biff’s Bistro

Biff’s Bistro, 2 Front St E / 416-860-0086 / Cuisines: Bistro, French / Accessible

A favourite for over 25 years, Biff’s Bistro brings the spirit of a classic Parisian bistro to Old Town Toronto, and just steps from Toronto’s Financial District. Celebrated for its timeless, flavourful French classics crafted from seasonal ingredients, Biff’s offers an inviting atmosphere that’s both cozy and vibrant.

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$41 Lunch, plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
• Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad: ricotta salata, white balsamic vinaigrette, basil (vegetarian/gluten free)
• Asparagus Tart: caramelized onion, whipped Boursin, puff pastry (vegetarian)
• Shrimp Cocktail: iceberg lettuce, avocado, Marie Rose sauce, crispy shallots (gluten free)

Main Dish
• Salmon Burger: seared salmon, tomato, tartare sauce, bibb lettuce, frites
• Merguez Sausage: beef and lamb sausage, piperade, warm potato salad (gluten free)
• Smoked Chicken Tartine: crispy bacon, rosemary focaccia, parmesan aïoli, tomato jam, arugula
• Crêpes Forestière: roasted mushrooms, porcini cream, thyme, pickled shallots, green salad (vegetarian)

Dessert
• Flourless Chocolate Cake: strawberries, classic vanilla crème anglaise (vegetarian/gluten free)
• Peach Melba: raspberry jam, sponge cake, Chantilly (vegetarian)
• Crème Caramel: caramel custard, milk crumble, blueberries (vegetarian)

$55 Dinner, plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
• Watermelon & Bocconcini Salad: heirloom tomato, white balsamic vinaigrette, basil (vegetarian/gluten free)
• Asparagus Tart: quail’s egg, caramelized onion, whipped Boursin, puff pastry (vegetarian)
• Terrine de Basque: pork pâté, Espelette pepper, manchego, grilled sourdough, gherkins
• Shrimp Cocktail : iceberg lettuce, avocado, Marie Rose sauce, crispy shallots (gluten free)

Main Dish
• Seared Salmon: charred corn succotash, romesco sauce, lime crema (gluten free)
• Steak Frites: grilled hanger steak, sauce vierge, sweet and smoky slaw, frites
• Chicken Provençal: tomato-braised chicken, rice pilaf, olives, capers, pistou (gluten free)
• Mushroom Ravioli: roasted mushrooms, peas, ricotta, porcini cream, parmesan (vegetarian)

Ceci Bar

33 Yonge St / 437-253-1613 / Cuisine: Argentinian, Brazilian, Mexican / Accessible

Bringing a burst of Latin energy to the corner of Yonge & Front, Ceci Bar serves up vibrant Pan-Latin cuisine and creative cocktails in a fun, feel-good setting. From its lively dining room to its large covered patio, Ceci is the perfect spot to sip, share, and soak up the spirit of the season.

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$34 Lunch, plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
• Ceci Toast: sourdough, half gaucomole, half tomato, pico de gallo, pickled vegetables (vegan)
• Creamy Tortilla Soup: roasted tomatoes, cilantro crema, tortilla chips (vegetarian/gluten-free)
• Street Corn Salad: gilled corn, shredded lettuce, lime aïoli, pico de gallo, tajín, white cheese (vegetarian/gluten-free)
Patatas Bravas: bravas aïoli, parmigiano-reggiano, pickled vegetables (vegetarian/gluten free)

Main Dish
• Tuna Bowl: sushi rice, grilled pineapple, edamame, carrots, chipotle mayo, tortilla chips (substitute tofu for vegetarian option) (vegetarian/gluten-free)
• Chicken Caesar Salad: romaine, grilled adobo chicken, Caesar dressing, parmigiano-reggiano (gluten free)
• Cubano Sandwich: pork carnitas, smoked ham, swiss cheese, mustard, pickled vegetables, fries
• Al Pastor Skewers: pork shoulder, fried rice, grilled pineapple, ginger, edamame (substitute tofu for vegetarian option)

Dessert
• Margarita Panna Cotta: lemon, tequila syrup, strawberry compote (gluten free)
• Cherry Crumble Cake: streusel, coconut lime whipped cream (vegetarian)
• Chocolate Gelato: cookie crumble (substitute pineapple sorbet for vegan or gluten free option) (vegetarian)

$45 Dinner, plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
• Shrimp Aguachile: cucumber, lime, jalapeño, onions, cilantro (gluten free)
• Creamy Tortilla Soup: roasted tomatoes, cilantro crema, tortilla chips (vegetarian/gluten free)
• Ceci Grilled Salad: barley, guacamole, grilled zucchini, broccoli, queso fresco (vegetarian/gluten free)
• Gaucho Beef Empanada: olives, egg, ceci slaw (substitute mushroom for vegetarian option)

Main Dish
• Chimichurri Bowl: grilled adobo chicken, crispy potatoes, chimichurri mayo, grilled and pickled vegetables (gluten free)
• Ceci Burger: beef chuck patty, crispy cheese, guacamole, chipotle mayo, fries
• Pasta Chitarra: creamy chipotle sauce, chorizo crumble, cilantro crema, mozzarella
• Seared Salmon: fried rice, grilled pineapple, ginger, edamame (substitute tofu for vegetarian option)

Hothouse Restaurant & Bar

35 Church St / 416-366-7800 / Cuisine: American, comfort food, Italian / Accessible

Located in Old Town Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, Hothouse Restaurant & Bar is situated amongst many of the city’s iconic landmarks and entertainment hotspots, offering delicious food made from scratch with the freshest ingredients, and great hospitality.

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$34 Lunch, plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
• Peperonata Fried Smelts: Crispy fried smelts, layered over a bright, slow-cooked peperonata, and served with a Calabrian lemon aioli
• Garlic and Chili Green Beans: Crisp beans, savoury garlic chips, fiery Calabrian chili, bright lemon zest, toasted almonds, and crispy shallots, served atop labneh
• Grilled Peach Salad: Grilled peaches on a bed of peppery arugula and fresh basil, drizzled with dijon vinaigrette, red onions and finished with crumbled gorgonzola and a sprinkle of dukkah (vegetarian/gluten free)

Main Dish
• Chicken Shawarma Sandwich: Shawarma-spiced chicken breast on a toasted ciabatta bun with creamy hummus, traditional garlic toum, and pickled turnips, finished with crisp pickles, vine-ripened tomato, and shredded lettuce
• Pasta al Limone: Spaghettini noodles, lemon cream sauce, asparagus, and aglio olio, finished with fresh parsley and crunchy, spiced walnuts, topped with grana padano (vegetarian)
• Grilled Lamb Kebabs: Lamb kebabs infused with aromatic Mediterranean spices and char-grilled, served with house-made hummus, fragrant Egyptian rice, and tomato salad (gluten free)

Dessert
• Saffron Yuzu Crème Brûlée: Rich saffron crème brûlée with hints of yuzu and a brown caramel sugar crisp (vegetarian/gluten free)
• Cardamom and Orange Brûlée Tart: Pistachio ganache and toasted marshmallow (vegetarian)
• Pistachio Burnt Basque Cheesecake: Traditional basque burnt cheesecake with a twist (vegetarian)

$45 Dinner, plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
• Salmorejo: Roma tomato purée garnished with finely chopped prosciutto and hard-boiled egg, served with a savoury, house-made flaky beef empanada
• Garlic and Chili Green Beans: Crisp beans, savoury garlic chips, fiery Calabrian chili, bright lemon zest, toasted almonds, and crispy shallots, served atop labneh
• Cilantro Lime Tiger Shrimp: Cilantro-lime poached tiger shrimp, smoky grilled artichoke hearts, served with sweet and spicy balsamic figs and a warm phyllo-wrapped feta drizzled with golden honey

Main Dish
• Agashi Spiced Flounder: Pan-seared flounder with North African spices, lemon potatoes, sweet corn salsa, and feta crumble, served with a grilled lemon wedge (gluten free)
• Egyptian Stuffed Acorn Squash: Roasted acorn squash quarters stuffed with a medley of sautéed bell peppers, red onions, grape tomatoes, and baby spinach, mixed with Egyptian rice, and finished with a topping of crispy crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts (vegetarian/gluten-free)
• Ras el Hanout Spiced Miami Ribs: Aged Miami ribs perfectly seasoned with ras el hanout spice blend and grilled, served with savoury truffle rosemary-spiced fries with zhoug sauce (gluten free)

Mengrai Thai

82 Ontario St / 416-840-2754 / Cuisine: Thai

Mengrai is the award winning Thai restaurant by Iron Chef winner Chef Sasi who creates authentic Royal Thai cuisine with a modern twist, served in a charming former beer brewery warehouse.

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