Watson’s

4.8

149 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

We are not here to make a statement, we are here to set standards. Watson's is your neighbourhood cocktail bar that makes you feel it's your own living room. We thrive on simplicity, authenticity and consistency, our work speaks for itself.

Happy hours:
Mon-Fri 6pm-8pm & 11pm-1am classic cocktails
Sun & Mon $1 Oyster, 1/2 Price bottles of Wine
Tue-Thur all Spirits buy one get on free After Midnight

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Spanish, Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 7:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(416) 597-9792
Website
http://www.watsonstoronto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
For inquires about private parties please contact reservations@watsonstoronto.com

Location
388 Richmond St W 2a, Toronto, ON M5V 3P1
Neighborhood
Harbourfront
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy hour Buck-A-Shuck
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Join us everyday for buck-a-shuck. 6pm-7pm & 11pm-12am
Happy hour Buck-A-shuck, 1/2 price bottles of wine
Multiple dates available
Sun - 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM,Mon - 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Get ready to spice up your Sunday and Monday nights! It’s the Dollar Dazzle & Wine Whirlwind – $1 Oysters and half-priced bottles of wine, turning your evenings into a shell of a good time!Dive in, sip up, and let the good vibes roll until 2 am!
Happy hour classic cocktails
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Join us Monday to Friday from 6pm-8pm & 11pm-1am

AnchoviesCA$12.00
Cerignola olives, Olive oil
Hamachi CrudoCA$17.00
Hamachi, Yuzu, Watermelon Radish
East Coast Oysters 12CA$35.00
Lemon pepper granita
MortadellaCA$8.00
Endives, Pistachio, Pomegranate
Cheese & Meat CA$24.00
Ibérico meat and artisanal cheese
Beef Tartare CA$8.00
Tenderloin, capers, anchovies, yolk

Shareable

Burrata on ToastCA$16.00
Truffle honey, pistachio, sourdough
Grilled CheeseCA$15.00
Gruyere, aged cheddar, caramelized onion, house pickles
Reuben SandwichCA$17.00
Smoked meat, Emmental cheese, sauerkraut, mustard, house pickles
Watson’s OctopusCA$20.00
callion purée, almonds, pickled shallots, Potato coins
Chef's PlateCA$12.00
Chef's Special

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Innovative
Toronto / Ontario
Great for creative cocktails
Toronto / Ontario
Romantic
Toronto
Innovative
Toronto
Great for creative cocktails
Toronto
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Watson's offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a night out. Known for "amazing staff and amazing drinks," it impresses with creative cocktails and "delicious appetizers." Guests appreciate the personalized service and relaxed vibe. A "must try" for those seeking a satisfying and memorable dining experience.

149 Reviews

S
Senna
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good to be able to get buck a shuck at 11 pm ever day, especially goes well with the clear thoughts cocktail. Would definitely be back again. Thanks for the great service!
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Jeffrey
Ottawa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I might not recommend this bar to my friends, it’s cute, but …
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Sandra
Toronto
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place. When Cina and Ali remember you each time, you feel welcomed and appreciated.
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DmitriyK
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently visited Watson’s Bar with friends, and we had an absolutely amazing time! The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a night out. The cocktails were not only great but also incredibly creative, each drink showcasing a unique blend of flavors that left us thoroughly impressed. The food was equally delightful, with every dish we tried being delicious and perfectly crafted. Watson’s Bar exceeded our expectations in every way, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy a fantastic evening with friends.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Place was empty and the service was not good. Food was meh.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints being here. The food and the cocktails are delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good experience! Looking forward to come again :)
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AmNL
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Stopped by Watson’s for drinks / snacks before our evening concert and were pleasantly surprised! Delicious appetizers - best beef tartare I’ve had in some time. The drinks menu was not available for some reason but the bartender took the opportunity to create the most delicious custom drinks for us! Kudos to him for asking for our flavour palates and incorporating them into our multiple drinkies. Nothing super fancy but left feeling satisfied and will likely be back.
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PatF
Toronto
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wasn’t busy but I’m guessing was mothers day people stayed home. Nice place great service a bit expensive for drinks. But nice. A must try
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SLarkin
Toronto
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is amazing, as are the staff, Ali and Cina( sorry if the spelling is wrong) We go monthly, as seniors we have to respect the budget.. It was a full house yesterday and we were happy to see the success.
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FAQs

Watson’s is rated 4.8 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

388 Richmond St W 2a, Toronto, ON M5V 3P1

Additional information

Neighborhood
Harbourfront
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 7:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Spanish, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.watsonstoronto.com/
Phone number
(416) 597-9792
Private party facilities
For inquires about private parties please contact reservations@watsonstoronto.com

Watson’s

Make a reservation

Additional information

Offers

Happy hour Buck-A-Shuck

Happy hour Buck-A-shuck, 1/2 price bottles of wine

Happy hour classic cocktails

Menu

Snacks

PopcornCA$6.00

Warm OlivesCA$6.00

Cassava ChipsCA$8.00

Potato BravaCA$9.00

CucumberCA$7.00

Caviar BumpCA$20.00

Shareable

AnchoviesCA$12.00

Hamachi CrudoCA$17.00

East Coast Oysters 12CA$35.00

MortadellaCA$8.00

Cheese & Meat CA$24.00

Beef Tartare CA$8.00

Shareable

Burrata on ToastCA$16.00

Grilled CheeseCA$15.00

Reuben SandwichCA$17.00

Watson’s OctopusCA$20.00

Chef's PlateCA$12.00

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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