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Working lunches in Toronto.

Lunch close to the convention centre that's quick enough for a show day and quiet enough to talk business.

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Minami

King St W at Metro Hall · about 6 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Aburi sushi and modern Japanese from the team behind Miku. Set gozen and sushi lunches keep a working lunch moving.

DaytimeEasy walkPrivate room
Fits
Private lounge for 32; half the dining room for 40; buyouts to 110 seated
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Tip
On weekdays the Metro Hall lobby entrance, linked to the PATH, is open during lunch.
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Working lunch$$$$

Chotto Matte

Brookfield Place, Bay & Front · about 12 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cooking in a big, bold room. Bento boxes and lunch sets work best for a less formal meeting.

DaytimeBig groupsSharing plates
Fits
Main dining room seats 200; covered patio seats 150
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
Ask for the BRISA lunch, which is built to be eaten in 45 minutes. The room gets loud, so it suits casual catch-ups more than negotiations.
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Working lunch$$$

Aloette Bay

CIBC Square, 81 Bay St · about 13 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre

The bistro offshoot of chef Patrick Kriss's Aloette, steps from Union Station. Burgers, fried chicken and salads served fast enough for a weekday lunch.

DaytimeCasual
Fits
Regular tables; groups over 10 by request
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 13 min from the convention centre
Tip
Lunch starts at 11:30 on weekdays. Book on OpenTable, or try DINR for same-day tables.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 24, 2026
Working lunch$$$$

Shinji

333 Bay St · Financial District · about 15 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre

New Japanese steakhouse built around an open robata grill, serving Wagyu from Kobe and Himeji. Weekday lunch adds quicker dishes.

Daytime
Fits
Bar seats facing the grill plus the dining room; the whole room can be booked for a large party
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
For a fast lunch, order the quick dishes such as katsu curry or tempura don. Lunch runs weekdays 11:30 to 2:30.
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