Located in the heart of downtown Toronto's historic St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, The Hothouse is in close proximity to the city's Financial and Theatre districts, and is within walking distance of the Bluma Theatre, the Air Canada Centre, the Rogers Centre and many other major Toronto attractions, theatre and Sports/Concert venues. The Hothouse offers an inviting, spacious and flexible accommodation making it the ideal venue for a small intimate gathering to a corporate dinner from 200, the flexible dining and drinking spaces can be altered to suit any event. Each area within the restaurant retains its own individual charm and depending on the type of occasion you are hosting, from dinner with clients to cocktails with colleagues, you will find the perfect atmosphere within. If you can imagine the enjoyment you'll have, we can arrange everything else.more...See more text
Cauliflower seasoned with thyme, allspice, cinnamon and scotch bonnet peppers, dredged in a chickpea flour and fried. Served with a pineapple salsa
$14.00
Capriccio Bread
Pesto, herbed tomatoes, mozzarella and feta, baked on a ciabatta loaf
half
$8.00full
$14.00
Smoked Provolone Arancini
4 Milanese style, saffron accented risotto, stuffed with smoked provolone, and served on a tomato and prosciutto ragu.
$15.00
Antipasto Platter
Proscuitto di Parma and Italian cured meats, an assortment of grilled vegetables, balsamic soaked cippolini onions, roasted garlic & fennel, semi dried Italian tomatoes and aged Provolone cheese served with crostini.
$21.00
Baked Brie
Port poached figs, preserves and walnuts, served warm.
$20.00
HOTHOUSE Mussels
Choice of either our curried mussels or Steamwhistle pilsner mussels.
$17.00
Calamari
Traditional or Cajun style, lightly fried with cilantro, lime and scotch bonnet aioli.
Chicken breast simmered in a mild, rich and tangy sauce of yogurt, cream, tomato and butter, with our own blend of garam masala curry spices, served with aged basmati rice and grilled naan. *contains nuts
$21.00
Duck Confit
Confit of duck leg served on roasted root vegetable mashed potato, thyme and shallot jus, seasonal vegetables.
$29.00
The following dishes are served with our daily vegetable and a choice of:
Fresh filet of Atlantic salmon with a wild leek butter.
$28.00
New York Striploin | 10 oz
Dry aged 10 oz AAA striploin served with truffled cremini mushrooms.
$36.00
USDA Prime Rib Eye
12 oz rib eye grilled to perfection topped with a porcini mushroom accented butter. Due to the nature of this cut of meat it is well marbled, which adds to the flavour of the steak.
$37.00Add peppercorn sauce
$3.00Add Skewer of 3 Jumbo Shrimp
$7.00
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Our burgers are made from 100% ground Angus chuck and brisket, served on an Ace Bakery bun with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle garnish. Burgers are cooked to a minimum temperature of medium-well (71 degrees).
Bacon & Applewood Smoked Cheddar Burger
$18.00
Fifth Town Capreggio Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion
$19.00
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich (until 3pm)
Marinated grilled vegetables with mozzarella and basil pesto, served on a Portuguese roll
$16.00
Moroccan Chicken Sandwich (until 3pm)
Chicken breast marinated in a blend of Moroccan spices, grilled and served on fresh ciabatta bread with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and arugula with a smoky charmoula mayo (Available until 3:00pm)
We believe that indulgence isnt reserved for weekends only. Join us every Wednesday evening to upgrade your midweek dinner plans. With over 25 cold and hot dishes to choose from, we offer a wide variety of delicious items to satisfy your cravings. Dont forget to treat yourself to a dessert or three from our decadent dessert station. Our regular menu is also available during this time.
Hot Items
CARVERY OF ROAST BEEF, HORSERADISH AND GRAVY ACCOMPANIMENTS ROASTED HERBED POTATOES PASTA BAR WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF FRESH SAUCES AND INGREDIENTS TO CHOOSE FROM AND COOKED JUST THE WAY YOU LIKE BAKED LASAGNE AL FORNO BAKED CHEESE CAPPELLETTI A SELECTION OF GOURMET PIZZETTES RICE PILAF STEAMED MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE AND TOMATO SAUCE STEAMED GARDEN VEGETABLES ZESTY BAKED BBQ CHICKEN DAILY SOUP WITH FRESH BREADS AND ROLLS
Salad
CAESAR SALAD GREEK PASTA SALAD (GLUTEN FREE) A SELECTION OF PASTA SALADS KOREAN BEEF NOODLE SALAD THREE BEAN SALAD POTATO AND CHIVE SALAD BABY SHRIMP SALAD CRAB SALAD WITH FRESH DILL GOURMET CHEESE TRAY ANTIPASTO PLATTER COLD POACHED SALMON WITH HERB CRÈME FRAICHE
Some items subject to change due to availability
$29.95 (guest)
Saturday Morning Breakfast MENU - HOTHOUSE
St Lawrence Classic
Fluffy scrambled eggs, your choice of bangers or pea meal bacon, home fries and multigrain toast.
$15.00
Eggs Benny
Toasted whole wheat English muffin, pea meal bacon, topped with house truffled hollandaise sauce, home fries.
$14.00
Amelia
Toasted whole wheat English muffin, wilted spinach, smoked salmon, topped with house truffled hollandaise sauce, home fries.
$16.00
French Toast
Three slices of egg dipped challah bread, cooked to a golden brown and topped with a pear, maple cranberry compote, toasted pecans.
$14.00
Smoked Salmon Plate
Served with capers, onions, tomato slices, cream cheese and cucumber, Montréal style bagel.
$17.00
Shakshuka
Two eggs lightly poached in tomatoes, onions, spinach, hint of chili and cumin, topped with feta, served with a crusty Portuguese bread.
$15.00
Croque Monsieur
Challah bread, Dijon mustard, smoked ham and gruyere cheese, toasted to a golden brown, home fries.
$18.00
Substitute your home fries
Fresh Fruit Bowl
$2.00Market Salad
$3.00
Bistro Omelette
Farm fresh eggs with goats cheese, roasted red peppers and caramelized onion, served with whole wheat toast and home fries.
$14.00
Sides
Peameal Bacon
$4.25Breakfast Bangers
$4.25Fresh Fruit
$3.25Home Fries
$3.95
Brunch Cocktails
(1 oz)
The Bloody Sombrero
Clamato juice, El Jimador Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, with Cholula hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce, smoked sea salt and lime zest rim.
$11.00
Breakfast Martini
A zesty teaspoon of orange marmalade, muddled with Bulldog Gin and Cointreau.
$11.00
The Breakfast Club
Havana Club Añejo Rum, Cointreau, fresh grapefruit juice, lime juice and mint with soda.
$11.00
Smokey Grapefruit Margarita
Pink grapefruit-infused El Jimador tequila, shaken over ice with Agave nectar, fresh lime and grapefruit juices.
$12.00
Mimosa & Caesar Special
Two for $10
Traditional Mimosa
Orange juice served over champagne.
$8.00
Tropical Mimosa
Our Tropical juice blend, served over champagne.
$8.00
Earl Grey Mimosa
Earl Grey tea, St.Germaine Elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and simple syrup, topped with Prosecco
$8.00
Pink Grapefuit Mimosa
Grapefruit juice topped with Prosecco.
$8.00
Classic Caesar
Clomato juice, Smirnoff Vodka, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned to your liking.
$6.00
Award Winning Sunday Brunch Buffet MENU - HOTHOUSE
$26.95 for adults; $12.48 for children between 6 and 10 years old; Free for children 5 and younger. Every Sunday From 9:30 a.m. with last seating at 3:00 pm. Featuring Live Jazz between 11am and 3pm. Reservations highly recommended. Please call directly at 416-366-7800.
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET
HOT ITEMS carvery of smoked ham carvery of roast beef steamed mussels in white wine baked barbequed chicken fresh seasonal vegetables rice pilaf roasted potatoes baked meat and cheese lasagna baked cheese cappelletti black bean stir fry chefs inspiration our signature brunch dish (changes weekly) BREAKFAST ITEMS custom omelette bar with a variety of gourmet ingredients greek pasta salad (gluten free) crisp bacon pork and chicken sausages scrambled eggs SALADS fresh poached atlantic salmon baby shrimp salad quinoa roasted beet a selection of gourmet cheeses antipasto platter potato salad thai beef salad mesclun green salad crab salad greek salad BREADS fresh baked cinnamon buns pain au chocolat assorted buns, breads & dinner rolls meuslix with vanilla yoghurt freshly baked bagels freshly baked croissants fresh fruit scones & biscuits DESSERTS fresh belgian waffles with hot fudge & berry sauces a selection of fresh fruits fruit salad variety of fresh cakes and brownies fresh hot apple crumble (gluten free) caramelized pecan and cranberry french toast gluten free dessert options
Sponge cake drenched in espresso, Khalua, Brandy, Frangelico and Baileys Irish Cream. Covered with layers of sweetened Mascarpone cheese and lightly dusted with cocoa powder
$9.00
Maple Creme Brule
This classic French dessert taken to the next level by adding Canadian maple syrup
$8.00
New York Baked Cheesecake
An ultra-rich cheesecake with graham cracker crust and perfectly sweet strawberry sauce.
$9.00
Apple Crumble
An individual pie with a flaky buttery crust, fresh apples topped with an oat streusel, warmed and served a la mode.
$9.00
Sticky Toffee Pudding
The quintessential English dessert served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
$9.00
Carrot Cake
Spiced cake laced with carrots, walnuts and pineapple topped with a cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut
$8.00
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Five layers of rich, moist chocolate cake with decadent chocolate icing.
$8.00
Corporate Functions, Showers, Celebrations & More! MENU - HOTHOUSE
Let us take the stress out of planning and hosting! Our Chefs, Event Manager and staff are here to ensure your event is a memorable success!
Pre fixe menus, Buffet style and Cocktail menus!
Beverage Menu MENU - HOTHOUSE
| Cocktails | Wine | Beer | Cider |
Corporate and Private Catering MENU - HOTHOUSE
Enjoy HotHouse Hospitality for your next event! Whether you're hosting a casual breakfast meeting, family luncheon, corporate cocktail reception, or formal seated dinner, Hot House Hospitality does it all with the utmost professionalism. You'll find an impressive selection of affordable catering options for any occasion in our Catering package. Our In-House Events Manager will be happy to work with you to organize what is best suited to your event.
Download the PDF to see our selections.
Please do not hesitate to ask about custom catering.
My family was in Toronto for a staycation and very much enjoyed the Sunday morning brunch. Was promptly seated as we had a reservation, staff was very personable and even gave us some recommendations during our trip. Would definitely recommend but make sure you make a reservation for the Sunday brunch.
Booked supper for Winterlicious 2013 with high expectations based on website reviews. We were seated promptly and our waitress was there in a quick time to take our drink order. She brought water while the sommelier (?) was getting our wine. Our food order was taken. Their "Caesar” salad was too garlicky for me. The surf and turf (8 oz NY Strip loin and one jumbo shrimp on a skewer) was okay, although I don't think the cut of meat was very good. Also, I asked for mine to be done medium well and it was closer to medium rare. Side with the steak (fries for me, mashed for the bf and vegetables) were fine. I may give this place another chance and order off the regular menu. The wine (a Chilean Carmenere) was wonderful. Service decent (although getting the bill was slow). The servers should be told not to wear strong perfume/cologne. It was overpowering and really ruined what was already a disappointing meal.
Sunday Jazz Brunch is more Lunch than Breakfast.
I went there just this past weekend with a friend, and I was a bit let down that the only "breakfasty" foods were breads, omlettes, fruits, and waffles (technically in the dessert section of the buffet). I didn't get to try any of the "lunch" items, but there seemed to be lots of variety.
I would only recommend going to the Sunday Brunch for lunch.
Came here for Summerlicious 2009. Great food! We ordered everything from the menu and all was good. The portions for the main dish was surprisingly large for a summerlicious menu - my chicken was huge, I couldn't finish it. If you are going for summerlicious I recommend the tiramisu for dessert and the crab cakes for the apps! I would recommend an entree but all four choices turned out to be great. (All for only $25, what a great price!)
You will not be disappointed by the spread of delectable pastries, seafood, meat, salads, made-to-order eggs, and desserts. All for less than $20, it'll last you til dinner time! The atmosphere is also great but do expect a lineup. Well worth it!
I recommend the Hot House weekend brunch buffet to every who goes to Toronto. The selection was fantastic. Delicious breakfast favourites, pastas, salads, breads, cheeses, meats, and so much more. Dessert buffet that calls for seconds. We can't wait to go back.
They handled a large party of nearly 20 quite efficiently. I found the food to be oversauced and tangier than it needed to be. Apparently they're known for their pasta dishes.
