Don't forget to play a round of bocce ball on their patio, fully loaded with games and activities for the whole gang.

If you’re looking to stuff your face sans sticker shock, there’s pelo better place than Juicy Dumpling. The restaurant first put down roots inside Dragon City Mall in Chinatown — a potentially risky move in a neighbourhood packed with affordable spots to knock back dumplings.

Meals don't have to sit and idle in traffic spewing CO2. Ordering exactly what's needed and sending in batches means less time in transit.

Copy Link Chef-owner Corinna Mozo’s retro diner, decked out in pastel hues and squeaky vinyl banquettes, pays tribute to the original restaurant her grandfather owned in Cuba in the 1950s. Everything here is made from scratch, including the bread, pastries, and desserts. The serotonin-boosting barbecue beef short ribs are braised for hours and given a lacquer of sweet-savory guava sauce; the dish is served with piquant slaw, speckled rice and beans, and meaty palm-sized tostones.

So grab your buds, and check out this list of the best happy hours in Toronto, where you can soak in that glorious 5 o'clock feeling.

Pitmaster Darien List has staked his regional barbecue claim in Toronto, offering diners Central Texas-style meats. Relish in signatures like marbled brisket that’s cooked indirectly over pecan wood and licked with just the perfect amount of heady smoke.

With Queen’s Royalty, you are guaranteed the best seats in the here house, VIP 1st row in any section or 2nd row in center sections

Owner Dawn Chapman’s farm-forward philosophy stems from her childhood experiences growing up on her grandparents’ farm in Midhurst, Ontario. Her beloved brunch spot (with a newly minted dinner menu) has become a community pillar in the city’s east end of Leslieville (and beyond). People clamor for the legendary high-rise biscuit sandwiches, the stuff of down-home country dreams. These fluffy cushions embrace decadent fillings such as fried chicken with honey butter and jalapeno cheese, Mennonite smoked bacon cradling a runny egg and melty aged cheddar, or eggs with portobello mushrooms and vegan cheddar.

Flipboard Email Photo: Shutterstock The dining scene in Toronto feels young and hungry, a perpetual underdog with a lot to prove. Chefs are constantly seeking out collaborations and finessing their craft on the fly, tossing outdated hierarchies as they go. The Michelin Guide, which arrived to “verify” the city’s best restaurants in fall 2022, was only the latest belated recognition for a culinary community with endless drive. The city has also become known for its multiculturalism.

Etobicoke Mrakovic Deli will load up a plate with house cevapi and a bun for $10, with the traditional accompaniments of onion, ajvar and kaymak.

Dining out in Toronto offers a palette of global flavors, diverse cultures, and unique ambiance. Whether you’re a foodie, a critic, or just someone who loves trying different cuisines, Toronto’s vibrant dining scene is worth every penny.

Not to mention, most places use the term happy 'hour' lightly, serving up food and drink specials well into the evening.

There’s a significant disparity in cost, reaffirming that dining out in Toronto is as much about budget as it is about taste.

How it works is that a personal shopper picks up and delivers your order to you, or you can order ahead and pick up your own order at the store.