IRENE

Irene's Morning Disco is fantastic. I've been to 4-5 different coffee parties around TO and the DJ and floorplan make/break the experience. The DJ is the best if you're here to dance and have a great time. Mix of throwbacks, hip hop and house. They split the patio area into the dj dance floor, lounge seats and patio seating areas so you can alternate sitting, hang out and going to the dance floor. Love they setup umbrellas so you can dance in the shade. Relaxed vibe with older crowd in the late 20's into the 30's ( disco baby) just here to have a great time. Great views of the lake top it off. Definitely coming back this summer.

Irene is an upscale restaurant on the Toronto waterfront named for the owner's mother, who immigrated from Ireland. There is a wonderful assortment of cocktails, apps, and mains. Photos of the restaurant's namesake adorn the side hall. We've eaten there a few times on special occasions.

We were looking for a restaurant with water views that was open late and came across Irene - what a great find! The food was fantastic, we really enjoyed it! The staff was also very friendly, large outdoor seating area. Will definitely come again!

The food was excellent and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The French toast stood out in particular—it wasn’t your typical French toast, but something more unique and flavorful. All the other dishes we tried were also delicious, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit. They have outdoor seating available with a lovely view, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Whether you’re a local or just visiting the city, this place is definitely worth checking out. I would highly recommend it for brunch or a casual meal with friends.

Beautiful restaurant with an amazing patio view! I came to Irene’s with a big group for an event this evening and was pleasantly impressed by the hospitality, atmosphere, and notably the friendly staff! Al was a great host who greeted us warmly and was very attentive. He made sure we felt welcomed and answered any questions we had. Owen was a great server, especially considering our party size. I would definitely recommend and will be back!

I was surprised for calamari, it’s totally different from other restaurants. I love it! The toast was so good!

We had our wedding at IRENE! If you're looking for an alternative to the big boring conference centres and banquet halls, it really is an excellent wedding venue option. We were seeking something different and less traditional to push more of a fun, social party vibe for our big day while still keeping it classy and this turned out to be the perfect spot. #1 The location is awesome. The restaurant is right on the water and has beautiful views of the island, but far enough from Harbourfront that it is a little quieter and not as busy as you would expect. It's close enough to union station that transit is an option for guests and there is plenty of green P parking. #2 The space itself doesn't need much decorative work if you're aiming for a more relaxed atmosphere than some of the more formal venues. We simply added a few florals/centerpieces around the indoor space to push a bit of our colour scheme but the space was great as-is. Tasteful, classy, vibrant, lots of greenery and the patio on the water is a BIG selling point. #3 The Food is delicious! We did a 3 food station setup at our wedding and everyone LOVED it. Poke bowls/fried chicken lettuce wraps/roast beef were a big hit and the staff was great in accommodating our guests with special dietary needs. The head chef came out to meet us at the canape tasting and worked with us to do some custom late night breakfast sandwiches which really hit the spot as well. IRENE's staff also helped us serve some custom cocktail creations as well as a few of their own signature options and guests were raving about the drinks all night. #4 - The staff! Shastine their events coordinator was amazing and helped us work out all the details of our big day. She is great at what she does and will make your planning process that much easier. IRENE's bar staff was so speedy making our cocktails from scratch we never saw anyone wait longer than a minute or two. Kitchen/serving staff had all of our food out on schedule and they were all so friendly to us and our guests. Overall, 11/10! Many guests went out of their way to tell us it was the best wedding they had ever been to and it was mainly thanks to IRENE.

We had a fabulous breakfast at Irene’s. Julia was our server and she made sure our needs were taken care of and she was very pleasant. She spoke softly and ensured our experience was a positive one. I had the chicken & waffles and my husband had the Salmon Benny. We both loved our meals. They were delicious and very satisfying. The view is outstanding and the flowers are gorgeous on the patio. We will continue to visit this restaurant when we are in the city.