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Interior - The Rushton, Toronto, ON

The Rushton

4.6 (160)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
740 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B3

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The Rushton

4.6
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
Wychwood

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Rushton is a renowned neighborhood bistro that has been proudly serving the Hillcrest Village community in Midtown Toronto for nearly 20 years. Our menu combines French culinary influences with a Mediterranean flair, offering a diverse selection of dishes including fresh seafood, succulent steaks, healthy salads, flavorful pasta, and an outstanding burger. Complementing our exceptional food is an extensive wine list, along with expertly crafted cocktails and a curated selection of craft beers.

Guests can enjoy their meals in our sophisticated dining room, at the vibrant bar, or on our spacious 60-seat outdoor patio. Our dedicated and professional staff are committed to providing an unforgettable dining experience, ensuring each visit is memorable.

At The Rushton, we invite you to savor the food, enjoy the drinks, and relax in a warm, inviting atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you and exceeding your expectations.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Catering Menu Available
  • Private party facilities
    Available for Private bookings
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Wychwood
  • Cross street
    St Clair Ave West & Rushton Rd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(160)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rushton is a beloved neighborhood gem, praised for "amazing food" and "great service." Diners rave about the "best French onion soup" and consistently "delicious meals." Its cozy ambiance and patio make it a favorite spot, though it can get "noisy." Despite occasional service hiccups, patrons often leave satisfied and eager to return.
160 Reviews
  1. paula Gold

    West Palm Beach6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Generous, familiar yet tweaked to interesting. Excellent service. Will return again and again.

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  2. Tricia Gold

    Toronto20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We like the Ruston as a nice neighbourhood restaurant. But last night wasn’t a great experience food-wise. I had the fish fry which was not as good as usual, with a heavy coating and the sweet potato fries were also not as good as usual, with many fries stuck together and not crispy. My companion had the steak frites which was a good dish. Also, out server was great and the cocktails were great.

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  3. Marc

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They need to lower the music during dinner. That was the only negative otherwise fantastic food and service.

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  4. barb

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our absolute fave spots for a guaranteed delicious and enjoyable experience

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  5. Howard

    Toronto46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was slow as the restaurant was busy. When the food arrived, it was cooked to perfection and served hot. It was noisy

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  6. Lenore

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Best French onion soup I ever ate outside of Quebec City. I had a huge portion of chicken parm. Brought home 1/2 of it. We shared a piece of carrot cake. Delicious.

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  7. Afsaneh Gold

    Toronto15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently they provide delicious food with great service , Enjoy it every time I dine there

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  8. Brenda Gold

    Toronto11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Rushton is our go-to restaurant. We come here often and have never been disappointed.

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  9. Maud Gold

    Toronto137 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m a regular customer at The Rushton, but unfortunately this visit was disappointing. The steak frites was not up to the usual quality—the meat was too fatty and chewy, and the four small pieces felt quite underwhelming for a $29 price tag.

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  10. Lynne Gold

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing, service is attentive and ambience is pretty cozy!! We have been to this restaurant 3 times, Rushton never upsets us!! Highly recommend!!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Catering Menu Available
  • Private party facilities
    Available for Private bookings
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Wychwood
  • Cross street
    St Clair Ave West & Rushton Rd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Saturday nights are a great pick, guests describe lively, celebratory Saturday evenings, including an anniversary visit that received a surprise tiramisu.

Private dining isn't part of The Rushton's offering, the focus is its sophisticated dining room, vibrant bar and a spacious 60-seat outdoor patio.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled vegetarian options, for example the "Vegetarian Rushton Burger, " alongside several salads.

Portions are generous, guests frequently describe burgers and mains as large or humungous, leaving diners well satisfied.

Yes, The Rushton's sophisticated dining room, extensive wine list and repeated anniversary and Valentine's visits make it a warm choice for a special evening.

Yes, The Rushton has a spacious 60-seat outdoor patio that guests frequently mention and enjoy.

The Rushton's steak frites is a recurring favourite, it appears on the menu (large and small Steak Frites) and multiple guests single it out for praise.

The Rushton feels like a warm neighbourhood bistro with a sophisticated dining room, a vibrant bar, and a sunny patio; be prepared for a busy, sometimes noisy dining room on peak nights, while patio and some lunch visits are more relaxed.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear; the restaurant’s relaxed neighbourhood spirit means you don’t need to be dressed to the nines.

Midweek is a lovely choice, guests say they “love coming here mid week for a nice bite and a glass of wine, ” and the restaurant’s spacious 60-seat outdoor patio is especially pleasant on good-weather days.

The Rushton offers a sophisticated indoor dining room, a vibrant bar, and a spacious 60-seat outdoor patio for dining al fresco.

Yes, families are welcome: guests report staff setting up high chairs, stashing strollers and even helping serve food so a baby could share plates, showing a genuinely accommodating approach to children.

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The Rushton

4.6
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
Wychwood

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
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