Ресторан · Toronto · ⭐ 9.3/10 · 11521 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 18:08:16
Address: 150 King St W #100, Toronto, ON M5H 1J9, Canada
One of the Financial District’s most energetic bars-with-a-kitchen, Earls King & University brings a globe-trotting menu, a test-kitchen cocktail program and a big patio to the corner of the core.
The concept
Earls is the Canadian group that helped invent premium-casual dining — founded in Edmonton in 1982, now 70-plus locations, still family-owned. The draw here is the bar as much as the plates: seasonally driven, globally inspired food, a cocktail list built in a dedicated Vancouver test kitchen, and a room engineered for after-work energy.
What to order
Graze from the spinach three-cheese dip, crispy calamari and fresh oysters, then go big with the Wagyu Oshi Press, a chargrilled Filet Mignon, the Bigger Better Burger or the Steak Tortellini. Fish tacos and Nashville chicken tenders travel well around a table, and the Espresso Martini and Mango Margarita are the signature pours.
The Space
A sprawling, high-volume room with a long bar, a busy lounge and a large patio that fills the moment the offices empty out. Loud, modern and unmistakably a scene at 5 p.m.
Who it’s for
The after-work crowd first and foremost — team drinks, casual client meetups, and groups who want a lively bar with food that keeps up rather than a quiet dinner.
Questions and answers
Do I need a reservation? For prime after-work and lunch slots, book ahead; the bar, lounge and patio also welcome walk-ins.
Any vegetarian or gluten-friendly dishes? Yes — plant-forward plates, bowls and salads sit on the same menu as the steaks, with dietary items marked.
What’s the first thing to order? A test-kitchen cocktail and the spinach three-cheese dip, then split a steak or the Wagyu Oshi Press.
Good for a big group? Yes — the scale and bar-forward layout make it one of the easier Financial District rooms for a crew.
When is it liveliest? Weekday happy hour and the after-work stretch are peak; come then for the buzz, or earlier for a calmer table.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–02:00 |
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Visitor reviews
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 18:08:16
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Earls at the Financial District was a very pleasant experience. The staff were friendly and welcoming. For drinks, we started with the peach Bellini margarita, the coconut-mango chiller and the guava margarita, all of wh…
It was such an incredible experience!! Our wonderful server Ben made sure we were well taken care of!! The food came quickly, the drinks easily quenched our thirst, and our hearts were full of gratitude! It's always nice…
It was a wonderful way to spend an evening with friends and catch up. The staff are very friendly and kind. Our server was very patient with our orders and drinks. We ordered dishes to share, because everything on the me…
Our server Mackenzie was incredible!
Last Saturday we had a big party on my wedding day, and everything was perfect.
We were trying to book a brunch table for about 12–15 people and called many restaurants, but couldn't…
Had a wonderful time. Loved the food and the atmosphere overall. I recommend the spinach dip, the espresso martini and the mango margarita. Happy hour after 10pm offers half-price margaritas, $5 fries and a $12 Margherit…