Toronto restaurants open on Boxing Day

Barberian's Steak House

In 1959 Harry Barberian started a restaurant to share his enthusiasm for great food, fine wine, and an ambiance that stimulates. His family, staff and friends still work to keep Harry's vision alive and his collections growing. Barberian's Steakhouse hopes that you will take the time to enjoy it when you visit and that they will see you again and again. Many of Barberians' guests comment of how the warmth and friendliness of Barberian's recalls an earlier era. This impression is complimented by the antiques, paintings and artifacts that proudly display throughout the restaurant. The Barberian family has been collecting Canadiana for over 50 years. Like great food, it is their passion.

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Fat Pasha Inc

Fat Pasha, located on Dupont, is the third restaurant from chef/owner Anthony Rose. Focusing on Middle Eastern and Jewish cuisine, the menu features everything from schmaltz fried rice to a latke platter.

Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar

Hy's Steakhouse is a Canadian institution. The Toronto location is often praised as the one of the most beautiful steakhouses around. It has been serving power lunches and dinners to the Bay St. set for over 30 years, and is a place to rub shoulders with politicians and business leaders alike. Hy's "The Only" porterhouse is truly a thing to behold (and eat).

Indian Grill

Located on the happening Ossington strip, Indian Grill serves up authentic homemade Indian food. Indian Grill is available for take out, dine in and delivery.

Jabistro

Quality is job one at this elegant Entertainment District sushi and sashimi house, whose clean, minimal, modern take on this culinary favourite makes it a sweet choice for impressing a date or just indulging a personal appetite. On-line reviews resonate with declarations that this is “the best sushi in the city.” Taste, texture and colour are given equal billing by genius chefs trained in the time-tested art of this food’s preparation. JaBistroll — a sensual adventure in salmon, snow crab, uni, cucumber and tobiko — gets special mention, as does the famous sashimi platter. Seating is fairly limited, so reservations are recommended. Sit at the bar and catch a masterclass in Japanese culinary creativity.

Local Kitchen & Wine Bar Inc

The Chef’s Table is not to be missed at this charming Parkdale wine bar and tapas-style eatery. Diners get a chance to mingle with the cooking team, and watch their dinner get made. The atmosphere, courtesy of the room’s collection of simple, candlelit tables, is as romantic as it is rustic, with sweet features like a ceiling-level clothesline hung with Parkdale-themed T-shirts. The wine list is extensive, and an extraordinary cocktail program rounds out the beverage offerings sweetly. Service is attentive and never cloying. Local’s lighting (hand-crafted chandeliers adorn the place) and decor (chalkboard menus, vintage photos of Toronto behind the bar) are very chill, producing almost a lounge-y vibe (without bleating dance music in the background).

Local 1794

Local 1794 on on Danforth between Coxwell and Woodbine is a neighborhood gastropub serving high end fare in a casual, comfortable setting.The menu features daily specials, hand rolled stone baked pizzas, game and fresh seafood. With a great wine selection, 24 beers on tap and black-and-white movies playing, the 53 foot long handmade bar is a great place to settle in for the night.

Michael's On Simcoe