by Jennifer D’Agostino
Are there restaurants you’ve always wanted to try, but your budget doesn’t make room for fine dining? Fortunately, each year, Winterlicious makes Toronto’s best restaurants more affordable! Here are the restaurants that will get you the most bang for your buck during Winterlicious 2018. [Photo of Miku by Jennifer D’Agostino]
Michael’s on Simcoe
Winterlicious is the perfect time to check out Michael’s on Simcoe. The fine dining experience is more accessible to frugal foodies during the prix-fixe event, with a dinner coming in at $53. The menu will feature dry-aged steaks and decadent desserts.
Quinn’s Steakhouse
Located in the heart of the downtown core, Quinn’s Steakhouse is the ultimate spot to check out if you want to stretch your budget. Dine on a signature surf and turf menu accompanied with one of the 200 whiskies behind the bar (alcohol not included in the Winterlicious promotion).
Vaticano
Located in Yorkville, Vaticano has some of the best Italian cuisine in the city. Winterlicious is the time to check out the elegant restaurant on the cheap. The restaurant will be serving up signature Italian cuisine again this season. What’s better than amazing Italian food for a low price?
Miku
An import from the West coast, Miku is known for its fresh, premium sushi and Japanese food. Luckily, it’s participating in Winterlicious again this year, so for those of you watching your spending, you can treat yourself to three-courses even on a budget. You can expect authentic Japanese cuisine and some unique sushi offerings at this year’s Winterlicious.
Luckee
Susur Lee’s Luckee has perfected refined Chinese cuisine, offering dumplings and traditional eats. This Chinese food may be pricey the majority of the year, but come Winterlicious time, this is a deal that cannot be missed. The prix-fixe menu will include fan favourites and Susur Lee’s unique take on the classic Asian cuisine.
Wildfire Steakhouse
There’s nothing like the steak at Wildfire Steakhouse. There are two reasons to include Wildfire on your Winterlicious hit list: superb service and quality selection of steak. These two reasons combined with the budget friendly prix-fixe menu makes visiting Wildfire Steakhouse a must this year!
Tutti Matti
Tuscan cuisine as its finest, Tutti Matti is one of the best deals on the long list of Winterlicious participants. Tutti Matti has perfected handmade pasta and the Italian antipasti, and for the amazing prices during Winterlicious you won’t want to miss out!
Loka
The dining experience at Loka is a unique one. Using seasonal ingredients, the menu is always changing. The Winterlicious menu is a fantastic representation of what’s on offer year round. Loka is one deal you’re not going to want to miss.
Rodeo Brazilian Steakhouse
A meal at Rodeo Brazilian Steakhouse doesn’t always fit your monthly budget; luckily there’s Winterlicious! They're a fan favourite each year, you won’t want to pass up this price! Feast on a premium selection of steak seasoned in house-blended spices, making them tender and delicious. The three-course meal promises to be delicious and easy on a wallet.
