The Senator

The Senator Currently Closed. We will be re-opening Fall 2021 when we are confident the health and safety needs of our Senator family can be reasonably met.
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Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your interest and support. 1860-1929

The house at 249 Victoria Street that was to become the SENATOR, Toronto's oldest restaurant, dates back to the 19th century. The origins of the property can be traced to the earliest records that were kept by the Town of York, when the area east of Yonge St. was a working class residential neighborhood and Dundas was

named Wilton. Representative of the homes built in that era is the historic MACKENZIE HOUSE, circa 1859, on Bond Street, now a popular tourist attraction. At the beginning of the last century, Victoria St. developed into a commercial thoroughfare and the centre for the jewelry trade and in 1926 the property was purchased by the Salvation Army.

1984-2005

In this period, the SENATOR expanded from a family restaurant into one of the most renowned hospitality operations in the city. The adjacent property earned worldwide acclaim as the Senator Steakhouse and the Top O'The Senator jazz club from 1989-2005. A sister restaurant to the diner, The Famous, is now in operation in the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Now in our 76TH year of operation in the same location, we honour everyone - our longtime staff, suppliers and clientele alike - who have contributed to our success. We take constant pride in the traditions and commitment to this family business, which will continue on for generations. The SENATOR began as a home and remains one to our many valued friends and customers.

Dinner is calling… 📞 Walk-ins welcome or book a table at senatorrestaurant@rogers.com
05/26/2026

Dinner is calling… 📞

Walk-ins welcome or book a table at [email protected]

The classic done right 🍸
05/20/2026

The classic done right 🍸

Happy Long Weekend!! Join us for brunch 9:30am - 2pm
05/17/2026

Happy Long Weekend!! Join us for brunch 9:30am - 2pm

Welcome home Toronto - proudly serving for over 75 years!! #1948
05/13/2026

Welcome home Toronto - proudly serving for over 75 years!!

#1948

Friday Night Fine 🍷✨
05/08/2026

Friday Night Fine 🍷✨

05/05/2026

You’re favourite local - established in 1929

A closer look at your weekend plans!! Open for brunch Saturday and Sunday 9:30am - 2pm. See you there
05/01/2026

A closer look at your weekend plans!! Open for brunch Saturday and Sunday 9:30am - 2pm. See you there

An end to another busy week!! We will see you Tuesday - Saturday for dinner service and Saturday & Sunday for brunch. P...
04/27/2026

An end to another busy week!! We will see you Tuesday - Saturday for dinner service and Saturday & Sunday for brunch.

Please email [email protected] for reservations, otherwise pop in and say hi!!

The weathers looking up and so are your weekend plans! Join us for dinner or brunch this weekend
04/10/2026

The weathers looking up and so are your weekend plans! Join us for dinner or brunch this weekend

We have been proudly serving for over 75 years and in that time have maintained our focus on community. The friends, fam...
03/31/2026

We have been proudly serving for over 75 years and in that time have maintained our focus on community. The friends, family, and friends who have become family that make The Senator what it is - home.

Planning a trip downtown? Swing by and say hello (or stop by for a beverage)
12/23/2022

Planning a trip downtown? Swing by and say hello (or stop by for a beverage)

Meet the Senator bottle shop — interesting and unique offerings for dine-in or takeout
12/21/2022

Meet the Senator bottle shop — interesting and unique offerings for dine-in or takeout

Cheers to 93 years of serving Canadian classics
12/21/2022

Cheers to 93 years of serving Canadian classics

We’re excited to welcome you back in for dinner and brunch.
12/16/2022

We’re excited to welcome you back in for dinner and brunch.

Welcome back to 249 Victoria
12/16/2022

Welcome back to 249 Victoria

Local, fresh ingredients and new menus that reflect the seasons
12/12/2022

Local, fresh ingredients and new menus that reflect the seasons

Enjoy fresh bites and good drinks, whether you’re heading to a show or settling in for a meal
12/12/2022

Enjoy fresh bites and good drinks, whether you’re heading to a show or settling in for a meal

Home-baked, house-made favourites including fresh desserts and coffee made daily
12/05/2022

Home-baked, house-made favourites including fresh desserts and coffee made daily

Welcome back to the Senator restaurant, open for dinner and brunch. Come see what we’ve got cooking.
12/02/2022

Welcome back to the Senator restaurant, open for dinner and brunch. Come see what we’ve got cooking.

Happy Friday! Allen can’t wait to greet you again at The Senator. Stay tuned for our re-opening this Fall!
09/10/2021

Happy Friday! Allen can’t wait to greet you again at The Senator. Stay tuned for our re-opening this Fall!

Throwback Thursday to that time Sir Elton John enjoyed our famous burger! 🍔
09/09/2021

Throwback Thursday to that time Sir Elton John enjoyed our famous burger! 🍔

To stay connected with our neighbourhood, The Senator Restaurant continues to donate 50 meals every Wednesday to the Dix...
09/08/2021

To stay connected with our neighbourhood, The Senator Restaurant continues to donate 50 meals every Wednesday to the Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services. To find out more, visit www.dixonhall.org

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249 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON
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