Aera

Situated at the top of the Well, Aera offers a commanding view of Toronto through the endless number of windows. The restaurant itself is well decorated and almost every seat is designed for maximum viewing pleasure. Oddly, we chose to sit in the elevated middle "podium" in the middle of the restaurant away from the windows. That vantage point offered us the pleasure of seeing the restaurant as a whole including the open kitchen. The service was excellent. The wait staff was friendly, attentive and efficient. Five stars. The cocktails were delicately and intricately prepared. They were a pleasure to consume. The food, while very well prepared, was not uniformly spectacular. Most of the dishes were of high quality, but there were some misses. The yard stick I used to judge this restaurant is admittedly elastic. If a mom and pop restaurant served us the same food, I would have enthusiastically endorsed the restaurant with a five-star rating. However, at the price point of this restaurant, the food has to be truly spectacular to earn five stars. The sashimi was very good. Fresh and well put together. The dumplings were savoury but not memorable. The truffle fries were a guilty pleasure. The tuna steak was excellent and I particularly liked the wrapped cabbage side dish. I found it to be intriguing both in taste and texture. Unfortunately, the stuffed chicken was dry even though it was well seasoned. The ceviche was a little disappointing for its lack of acidic punch. The ceviche tasted more like a wetter version of sashimi. The three desserts we ordered were pleasing, with the toffee being the stand out. The staff was super accommodating in preparing our hit beverages that evening. It was a very enjoyable evening made possible by a superb wait staff. I will bring clients to this restaurant any time.

Came here on a Sunday for a brunch party. The party itself was amazing. Great time. However the food it’s left to be desired. Nothing really stood out. Was displayed nicely definitely Instagram worthy. It’s just sad that nothing made me crave it to come back. The client service is great though honestly everyone there is accommodating nice and overall helped to make the experience a great time. Most likely will come back for another brunch party.

We visited Aera for Winterlicious, and it was our first time dining there. Overall, it’s a beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere and excellent staff. The Winterlicious menu was well thought out and delicious, especially for the price point. While the drinks are on the pricier side, they were very good and well thought out. Our server was truly exceptional, attentive, professional, and very respectful of our space. He took great care of us while still allowing us to enjoy our conversation, which we really appreciated. The views are absolutely stunning, with clear, unobstructed sights of the CN Tower and Rogers Centre, definitely a highlight of the experience. That said, the reservation turnover process left a bit of a sour note. While we completely understand the need to keep to reservation times, the manner in which guests are encouraged to leave felt rushed and slightly uncomfortable, especially when we were already close to finishing. This was not the server’s fault at all, he kindly gave us a heads-up, but the overall approach felt unnecessary given the level of dining and the amount spent. The hosts at the front were polite and accommodating, however, there is a certain way of transitioning guests that can feel more gracious and less transactional. All in all, Aera is a lovely restaurant with great food, incredible views, and outstanding service. A more refined and gentle approach to reservation turnover would truly elevate the overall experience.

We went for dinner on February 14th and tried their special Valentine’s menu, and overall it was a really nice experience. Even though it was a set menu, there were still a few options to choose from, which we liked. Everything we ordered tasted great, the portions were good, and the quality of the food was definitely there. The service was very friendly and made us feel welcome the whole time, and the cocktails were also really good. The only small thing we noticed was that the music was a bit loud, and for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day it might have been nicer with something softer or more romantic. Other than that, everything went smoothly and we had a great time. We’d definitely like to come back and try more dishes.

Our server Randy gave us some of the best service I’ve experienced at a restaurant and made our night! We came with my family and honestly all loved it. The portions were bigger than we expected and the specialty cocktails were very well made. My sister and I shared the sablefish and it’s basically a miso cod similar to Kasa Moto it was really good. The rigatoni pasta was amazing. My parents were going to share the sea bream but our waiter let us know that it is only one fish butterfly style and may not be enough for 2 and it was very yummy but my mom got through most of it on her own. It does come with its own side of brussel sprouts which were also very good and makes the portion bigger, but good to note it probably won’t fill 2 people. The ribeye was very good, only comes with a little bit of greens so be sure to get a side if you like pairing the steak with something. We got the potato casserole with it and it was so so good I could’ve ordered another. The apps were also delicious and well sized. The atmosphere was beautiful even though it was a foggy night we still enjoyed the view. There are a lot of people taking pics and the entrance is a great spot to get some nice pics without having the flash go off near the tables where people are eating. They don’t validate parking but have a detailed step by step how to find the restaurant guide on Google with pictures which was helpful. Overall we really enjoyed and will be back to try the brunch

I recently visited and had such an amazing experience! I hadn’t seen my friend in ages, so we completely lost track of time catching up and our server was unbelievably patient, attentive, and kind the entire evening. We never once felt rushed, which made the night feel extra special. The food came out so quickly, the atmosphere was absolutely stunning, and every detail of the space felt warm and elevated. I ordered the rigatonici I believe is what it was called, and it was hands down the best pasta I’ve ever had. It perfectly cooked and full of flavour. Such a beautiful place to dine. I can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend.

My gf and I came to Aera to celebrate our 2 year anniversary. For anyone that doesn’t know, to get into aera you have to take the elevator located inside a building, not inside the well shopping centre. Upon arrival, the lighting, decor and furniture really gave this an upscale/fancy dinner feeling. We had a table with a great view overlooking the west side of the city (opposite of the CN Tower). Granted, you could walk around and take in the view all over the restaurant at any point. Our serve was excellent and one thing that was on par that most places miss was refilling the water on time. A small detail that goes a long way. I got the avocado maki for a starter and the cauliflower main dish. It was incredible! My gf had the 10 oz steak and was very happy as well. As part of our anniversary celebration, they were nice enough to add a sparkler to our dessert with a cute “Happy Anniversary” chocolate. Thank you to the team for making our night special!!

Our server Ben was so kind and courteous with us, which made the experience spectacular. He gave us adequate time to take photos and enjoy the view, and provided great recommendations! I was cautioned by Google reviews and Beli that the food and service may not be on par with the fantastic view, but I was pleasantly surprised. We got the salmon roll (sweet chipotle-like sauce & fatty salmon), chicken, and toffee pudding. The chicken was still moist when served and the truffle sauce + mash potato perfectly complemented it. Not too salty and good portion size. Toffee pudding was very interesting! I loved the texture of the honey walnuts and oatmeal; then there’s the contrast between the warm cake and the cold ice cream. Food-wise I’d give it a 8/10, it also came relatively quickly (<15 mins). I like that it’s an open kitchen concept and you get to see all the staff cooking.

Went to Aera for our team spring event during happy hour, and I love this fancy restaurant. The interior is super fancy but also cozy and you can see the CN Tower by the window. The waitress was very patient and friendly. I ordered the AMELIA cocktail and it was perfect, light and refreshing. For food we ordered the truffle fries and the nigiri platter(x2) for sharing. I love the fries, they were crispy. The sushi also tasted really fresh. We also ordered a sharing desserts flight (soba, cheesecake and more) per the waitress recommendation. And all of them were delicious. It's around $80CAD+ per person during happy hour. A little bit pricey but definitely worth it for great atmosphere, food and drinks.

Downtown Toronto looks different when you get above the traffic and rooftops of neighbouring buildings. Aera's location at The Well offers the sweeping city skyline on one side (including a prominently placed CN Tower) and the tranquil Lake Ontario on the other. Direct yourself towards the Lake if you want a spectacular sun set view, although getting a table right by the window will require prepayment first. No one said these views come easy. The views don't come cheap either. Aera's prices are on the higher end of the spectrum, but the dishes are at least solid and a respectable size. The Maritime lobster spaghetti ($52) uses fresh spaghetti to create a chewy pasta that soaks up the buttery tomato and lobster bisque sauce. This was heavenly, and I'd happily have a plate to myself. Just don't go expecting for a ton of the crustacean. Kazi, our waiter, notes Aera's is known for their steak and sushi ... so many of Toronto's new Financial District restaurants say the same (Black + Blue, Blue Bovine, etc.) so we heed his advice and try both. The Canadian prime striploin ($85) was cooked a perfect medium rare with a nicely salted crust. The cut was tender and meaty, everything you'd want in a striploin. Check, Aera's a good steakhouse. Conversely, while we ordered the spicy scallop roll ($28) they must have thought they do the creamy tuna crunch roll ($30) better as that's what arrived. We let it go as it was a close second anyways. The maki had a thick layer of tender tuna and was adequately stuffed with avocado, picked radish, and crispy bits. There rice was just too cold and too stark and brought down the experience. Sushi house they are not. The sticky bourbon toffee pudding ($16) was beautifully presented adorned with a lattice cookie maple leaf that makes you hear "True North strong and free" before the first bite. The scoop of vanilla ice cream covered with crushed walnuts was certainly solid and strong, so difficult to cut through without squishing the soft cakey pudding on the bottom. It's a good dessert but would be even better if the caramel sauce was thinner and less sugary.

THE VIEWS were the BEST part of my experience at Aera! It was so breathtaking. I sat at the chef's table with unobstructed views of the CN Tower. The overall ambiance was an upscale, classy and chic vibe. The service was impeccable from the hostess to my waiter. They were pleasant and nice. One hostess even took my picture with the amazing backdrop. The waiter provided excellent recommendations for my meal. Now for the food: Mocktails: 10/10 very refreshing Oysters: 7/10 They were just okay. Spicy Sushi Rolls: 9/10 because they were very filling and delicious. Beef tenderloin: 7/10. I would have liked a bit more flavor. I ordered it medium well, and it was juicy but not not as good as others I have had in elsewhere. Mushroom side dish: 9/10 very good. Overall, my experience at Aera was AMAZING and I would highly recommend it simply because of the stunning VIEWS.

Came here for happy hour with some friends to grab a drink but mainly came for the view. The window seats at the bar area filled up pretty quickly. The servers are very friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed the drinks we got; Amelia and French 75. The truffle fries were delicious as well. Definitely a great place for happy hour.

Wowowow!! As the sister restaurant of the renowned Canoe - the view at Aera definitely is similar. The inside looks more modern & sultry though, more suitable for a hot date or meal before the clubs. We tried: -Cocktails City Z, Amelia, Strawhat, Espresso martini -CLASSIC MOLASSES BREAD (5/5) SO FRESH and fluffy - absolutely can taste the molasses flavour. Pair it with the truffle appie and it's a tastebud explosion duo -WHIPPED BLACK TRUFFLE PARFAIT (5/5) so creamy, rich, & savoury. Love the presentation -STEAK TARTARE (4.5/5) delicious and love the textures -BROILED SCALLOPS (4/5) can't go wrong with these bacon-wrapped scallops, just wish for the price there were more! -BEET & BURRATA SALAD (4/5) -CANADIAN PRIME STRIPLOIN (4.5/5) -SASHIMI PLATTER (4/5) -WTF SUSHI ROLL (5/5) LOVED every bite, HOWEVER they could've gotten away with using shrimp instead of the lobster tempura since you couldn't taste the lobster with the wagyu dominating most of the flavour anyways. The presentation with the dry ice & bone marrow was cool too

The view and decor was nice, but I didn't enjoy the 7oz bacon steak. I did ask the waiter if I needed to add a side but was told it's alright without one as there's the onion rings/crisp. Maybe it would be better with sides. 1/4 of the slab was fatty, 1/2 was charred and hard to chew, 1/4 was dry. My drink wasn't that great. Was there catching up with friends and the view. Food wasn't great.

Such a vibe here! Drinks are boozy and views are great. Service was decent. We came for happy hour. Happy hour cocktails are $15 so still pricey but worth it for the views. Great spot for date night or a night out with friends. Washrooms were pretty cleans. Limited parking and wheelchair accessible

We were here for a large private event and the food was average. We had bunch of hors d'oeuvres which I wish I ate more of as it a lot better than our sit down meal. The sushi was amazing. Now, the dissappointing sit down meal. The starter was a sour prawn and scallop mess. Go with the beet salad instead. No one finished it at our table. It was a bad, upscale take on ceviche perhaps. The mains were steak which some loved and some didn't. Apparently there is a fatty cut with you are meant to eat together with the other piece but everyone left the fatty steak. I got the lobster and cold bosque and it tasted like nothing. Air had more flavor than that. The lobster was chewy. The carrot cake was lovely but nothing to write home about. The saving grace for this place is the views and its staff who were all great! We went around asking everyone how they enjoyed their meal and everyone was deflated "yeah was alright" some "not bad" but when asked "would you have paid for it?" And it was a resounding loud NO

Went for brunch this time. The views are spectacular, less busy than dinner service so it was more relaxed and intimate for catching up with friends. Highly recommended the mushroom vol a vent, the pastry was baked perfectly and the mushrooms complemented the dish very well. We also had the truffle fries and the salmon sushi to share. It was a perfect day to see the city and the amazing service from our waitress was the cherry on top.

I had a really poor experience at this overhyped restaurant / bar. We arrived there for late night drinks and despite lot of tables being available, the hostess made us sit at the bar. Those tables continued to be empty and were later given to other people arriving after us (without reservations). The drinks were average and the host was careless. We had to call them multiple times to get basic service.

We came for the drinks and spectacular views! The wait staff is super friendly yet professional in this elegant dining establishment. We arrived for happy hour drinks which were all wonderful and the place was getting pretty busy with nicely dressed patrons as we were leaving this increasingly lively atmosphere. The dishes people were ordering look absolutely delicious! This is the place to go for a special event or come early during happy hour for a more casual and quiet atmosphere simply for drinks and amazing views.

The hostess was not that friendly, she asked if I had a reservation, found it, and told me to wait to be taken to the table. I honestly wish they would just let me walk over to my party, because this took a few minutes. The view is absolutely stunning, and the area overall was quite comfortable. We ordered cornbread for our app, and this was incredible, such a texturally pleasant item, sweet and savoury, and the butter was a nice accompaniment. I had the lobster pasta, and this was absolutely delicious, but I think there wasn't enough lobster in the dish, our server let us know there would be one tail and two claws, but this was not the case. However, I really enjoyed the sauce I also tried the steak, it was a good cut and medium rare. The cod was extremely sweet, and the taste of the fish was overwhelmed with this, it honestly tasted like candy, this is one of the few items I would avoid all together. The sticky toffee pudding is one of the best desserts I've ever tasted, the lava cake was incredibly rich and could have used a hearty scoop of vanilla ice cream for that balance that was missing from this plate.

We made a reservation for a table with a CN Tower view, and it was absolutely perfect--you could see the tower clearly from the restaurant. On the other side, there was also a beautiful lake view, making the overall atmosphere and scenery truly amazing. We visited during Winterlicious for lunch, and the price was very reasonable for the quality of food and experience. The dishes were delicious and well-prepared. What stood out the most was the exceptional service--our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and took care of every request, often noticing our needs before we even asked. It was truly impressive. They also offer a set lunch at a relatively lower price on weekdays, which makes it even more worth visiting. I will definitely be going back sometime!

It has a gorgeous view of the Lake Ontario, CN Tower and the city on the 38th floor of The Well. We came here during their happy hour (Sat & Sun 11:30am-6pm) for drinks and a quick bite and sat in lounge area beside the bar. The happy hour cocktail manu is totally worth it and the most suitable for girls day out/brunch or gatherings. The service can be slow during the Happy Hour. We also tried "Sticky Bourbon Toffee Pudding" and "Chocolate Molten Lava" and they were both amazing. I've never tasted desserts like them before. Their dinner menu is okay, a lot of shareable options, and mostly suitable for groups. I would definitely want to come back here for brunch and in warmer seasons to enjoy the view again.

A beautiful new resto lounge at The Well in Toronto. Of course I had to go check it out. It's on the 38th floor of The Well overlooking the city. You can even see the CN tower. It was foggy when I went so unfortunately couldn't see anything. It was a struggle trying to find the elevator entrance. We were walking around the outdoor mall of The Well trying to find an elevator that would go up to the 38th floor. It's entrance is located inside a lobby looking like it's a condo entrance. The place has an open concept kitchen, is very dark inside and has both a dining area and a lounge area with low top seating. I sat at the lounge area and ordered some drinks and snacks. Food is very mediocre here as nothing was really overly delicious. An example would be something like fries, were not crispy enough and kind of bland. Drinks were good though. Everything here as you can expect is on the pricier side so don't be shocked to spend a pretty penny here. Our server failed to tell us that service charge was already on our bill and therefore we paid tips on top of the entire bill which was a whopping $161 extra. Partially our fault for not looking closely at the bill and only realizing this error after leaving. However, after emailing them they were able to refund us the tip amount in full a month later. Overall, go for the vibes, cocktails and beautiful view. Food items can probably use an updating with flavours.

The ambiance is everything you'd expect from a restaurant with great views. The service was interesting as I had 3 waitresses greet me separately within a span of 10min yet I did not see anyone come to our table after our food was served to the point that I had to chase a waiter to pay my bill. I would def suggest they stick the same waiter/waitress instead of having a number of ppl assigned to a table. The food was very food but you are definitely paying a premium for the restaurant's views. Things to definitely try: their cocktails, cornbread, the trout, spinach gratin and the dessert Skip the burrata as it was very small! I would definitely go again to try their brunch menu.

Came back for a dinner with my partner and it was so good!!! They definitely seemed to have ironed out their little issues- service was super attentive, efficient, friendly. Food arrived at a great pace on a busy Fri night! We tried the composed cauliflower plate and it was SUPERB! The other dishes were all also amazing as it was before! Our server even showed us the rooftop afterwards!

Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 Amazing view of the city and CN Tower! Service was quite attentive but not overbearing. Oysters were fresh, and the highlight of our meal. The rest of the items we ordered were pretty good, but didn't really stand out. Would probably return to try other items on the menu in the future!

Ambiance is very nice with a great view of the city. Great place for photo ops, food was good and pricing expected for Toronto.

Aera is only two weeks old, and it shows. Tldr is this place needs to go through some growing pains before it's worth going to, and the food is subpar. Let's start with the food. We ordered several dishes, though most of them were definitely mediocre. I admired the attempts at creativity, but nothing managed to tickle the palate at all. We tried the caesar salad, shrimp scampi, steak tartare, striploin steak, whipped potato, tuna sushi, and mushroom tempura. The tempura tasted so greasy we couldn't get through more than a few bites. The one bite I enjoyed of the night was their sticky toffee pudding, that was actually a solid dessert I'd have again. Otherwise, the rest of the menu was a dud and overall quite overpriced. $30 for a sushi roll with chipotle mayo on it?! Hard pass. As for the service, it was a bit odd. We requested a table with a view of the CN tower and even though the restaurant is huge, they only have 10 tables with a view of which only half are facing the CN tower. So odds are you might just get a view for dessert, which fortunately we got. Our server was friendly, but what I found tough is he couldn't make any recommendations for the menu which is a big red flag to me. When they brought our sushi, they gave us soy sauce bowls but no soy sauce, and then when they came to clean up the plates they were way too quick with it, coming when we were maybe 2/3 through our course. Overall, this was a hard pass for me. Granted this is a place where you come for a certain vibe and I respect that some people enjoy that. But I go to a restaurant for good food, which Aera unfortunately lacks.

recently dined at Aera and my overall experience was rather underwhelming. The presentation of the food left much to be desired, with the salmon lacking in portion size considering its pricing. The steak tartare, while tasty, could use improvement in plating - rice cracker bits felt out of place; I'd prefer a classic egg yolk. The drinks were enjoyable, albeit overpriced, and Amelia's presentation could be enhanced. The food itself scored a 7/10 for taste, matched by a similar rating for service. The restaurant's ambience on the 38th floor is a plus, but finding it was a challenge due to inadequate signage. However, a major drawback was the oddly long table for two, making conversation difficult. I had to shift seats to maintain a reasonable proximity. Considering the overall experience and the high prices, I find it unlikely that I'll return to Aera. I accidentally overtipped and the server didn't say anything about it and I calculated it after I left the restaurant, which they should've verified with me about the overtip then it could've been corrected.

had a really great time here and the food was excellent. if you have visitors, i recommend paying the extra fee to get a seat with a view of the CN tower. there is a lot to choose from on this menu from classic steakhouse dishes to sushi. sides are separate and shareable. it's a tad pricey but worth it for the experience. service was excellent

It was amazing! Food was excellent! We had so much food for great price. We started with the half dozen oysters and it was fresh! We had spicy scallop roll along with hamachi. Our main dish was the lamb and spicy rigatoni. The lamb was tender and had so much flavor! Overall great experience!

I had brunch at Aera with my girlfriends over this past weekend and we loved it! The brunch food was very good and aesthetically pleasing, although I found my dish to be a little oily. But the poached egg was perfectly cooked. The waitress was incredibly productive, sweet, and attentive. I recommend this very modern and chic restaurant with an incredible Toronto skyline view.

I was not a fan of this place at all. First of all, we had reservations, but receded at a low top couch at the bar. When we requested to move, it took forever to find a hostess that gave us a table. I did not think this place was the value for the money, and was pretty disappointed in how expensive it was for mediocre dishes. We ordered the beet salad, the cornbread pasta and shrimp as our food and I had a glass of wine and my friend had a glass of Coke and our bill was well over $190. The view here is nice. However, the way the lighting is you can't get the perfect picture for the gram that you're looking for. Overall, I would not return here, unless forced for a party

This place is the definition of meal with a view (especially if you go at sunset). Try and call ahead and secure a table by the window. The Sashimi Platter was the standout with an amalgamation of flavours combined into a seemingly simple dish. The Prime Rib Steak and Corn Bread paired well together, especially with an Old Fashioned. If you're out on a date, a fun activity to do after dinner is go to Arcadia Earth - an experiential art gallery downstairs.

I came with a great friend for dinner on Friday. Our reservation was 7:45 and we were able to catch the sunset from the 38th floor. The view was great. We had a bar seating and it was lovely. The service is pretty good, our waitress was very friendly and have good advice. I wished they were a bit better with refilling water and etc... but for awhile is was pretty busy. I read reviews on what was good or bad. We decided to stay away from all the traditional mains and meats and just had shareables and sushi. The corn bread is AMAZING! And a must have. So sweet with corn bits and the soft butter was awesome we also had the artichoke with mushroom (yum!!!), the hamachi crisp and tuna tartare. We then got the Hamachi sushi, salmon sashimi and spicy scallop rolls. The portions were decent and the cocktails were really great. I also had the sake and it was as a great compliment.

Aera has stunning views on 38th floor of the Well. We got a table for 4 facing south to City Place and east toward CN Tower. The place was busy at 8 pm as well as when we left at around 11 pm on a Friday night. The layout of the place had a sushi bar, open kitchen, open mid dining area and some more private tables where we were seated. The worse tables were likely the booths when entering the restaurant after passing through the sushi bar. The washrooms were at the entrance and nothing special. In terms of service, it started off well but went downhill from there. We opted not to drink wine or cocktails but instead order 9 dishes ranging from apps to pasta to be shared at the table. The food came quickly from the kitchen with a wide variety. After the dishes were placed, the wait staff were not as attentive to clear the dishes when they were empty as well as limited attention to ask how the food was. The two tables beside us got more attention and we needed to flag down waitstaff to clear the table as they were piling up. Dishes was steak tartare, foie gras, escargots, hamachi crudo, scallop ceviche, tuna tartare, rigatoncini, brussels sprouts and kinoko tempura. The best were the tuna tartare and hamachi crudo out of all of them. We opted not to order sushi or sashimi as it did not appear to be anythign special. At the end, we needed to talk to staff about the special gift as an O&B Insider that we specified in our reservation. They responded that there was a miscommunication with the bar and after 20 min, the waiter came with prosecco for the ladies and a tequila cocktail for the gents. We did not bother to order dessert as service was lackluster especially for opening week and being the latest O&B restaurant. We all expected much more. Not sure if we will ever return.

Very beautiful restaurant located in the 38th floor of the Well. They have views on 3 sides. You might get CN tower, lake, or west Toronto view. It was pretty full on Friday evening. Service was good, our waiter answered all our questions and our table was cleared and wiped down after every course. For a table for 2, the table was very oddly long and large to sit across from each other. Like the other couples around us, we rearranged our seats to sit beside each other so we can talk and share our foods. It's not like the plates are huge and they take the plates away quite quick too. I asked the server about this, he said they tried to arranged it so each guest can get the best view. The food was ok, the PB&J foie gras was oddly shaped, unsure why sides were chopped off, maybe it's not the optimal ratio? The steak and lamb chops are just served on the plate. We got brussels sprouts for sides cause we were told the meats don't come with sides. The bill took a long time to arrive after we asked, they are still working through some issues.

Great services and views but food wise, it may not worth the money. I got a tuna tartare for my appetizer. It came with a fried seaweed sheet. it was a perfect combo with the tuna tartare. it was delicious. I would say this is the best dish out of everything I ordered. We ordered a steak, for medium rare, and we got a well done steak. They used the green onion as decoration on the dish, but as you know, once they are wet, they wilted. then they became slimy and hard to cut apart. I don't know who idea is that. The Brussel sprout was over salted. They did apologize for that and did not charge us. (Thats partially why i said their service was awesome) I also got the sable fish, which to me, many places have done the same excellent job as this one. I didn't feel anything special about it. Overall, usually a menu from a restaurant this grand could give me excitement but this one, i didn't get as much. I think i will only come back for the fried seaweed next time.

The food, the vibes the view! Amazing The prices were great the staff was amazing it was my boyfriends bday so we had a great time

Food was decent and a bit overpriced for the quality and portion, but the views and ambiance make up for it.

Finally checked out the restaurant, located on the 38th floor. The views and vibes are amazing! Despite the service being slow, the food tasted very good. The tenderloin was juicy and flavourful. The pasta very creamy and delicious

100000/10 ! Views alone were breathtaking ! Friendly staff and food was exquisite! I will recommend this place to anyone who wants a fine dining experience and major emphasis to j experience because this is a memorable one for sure !

Food and service was good, except for one disappointing element. I arranged ahead of time to have a special dessert for my wife because it was her birthday. After dinner, I was expecting to see the special dessert arrive at the table and it never did. Just a generic form of dessert with no"happy birthday" message. Very disappointing.

im gonna keep it real w u. aera food-wise was pretty mid. the service was good, the view was good (if you're on the OUTSIDE only, if ur stuck in the middle you get a really obstructed view), however... the food... was so very bland. fair advice: stay far away from the $52 lobster spaghetti. it was so bad i ain't even finish it. whipped potatoes were fine, but everything on that menu fr lacked seasoning. go for the view and just order the burger

We came in expecting window with view. They told us you have to pay extra and we have to make reservations one day prior. The tables were empty. I told her we didn't know because the hotel made the reservations and they didn't tell us. I asked if we can sit by the bar, she said I have to ask the manager. Not a good experience at all and especially my husband had his leg in a cast. The waiter was very nice .. I would not go back again

Expensive for basic food like any other chain restaurant, think cheesecake factory but smaller portions. Spent over $3000 to be treated rudely by management, head office, and overall entitled company. (Our server was so sweet though, left her a cash tip) terrible resaurant with a view. Spend your money at saramouche, Antonio Park, or Kost. Better value, service and food.

This is my first time writing a review for a restaurant. My recent experience at AERA was horrible , especially considering it was meant to be a special birthday celebration. From the moment we arrived, the service was lackluster and disorganized. Despite having a reservation for 14 guests, informing them that 1 guest fell suddenly ill of a flu . The waitress said it was ok ,by the end of the night we asked for the bill 4 times and they took 2 hours to give us the bill with an unexpected charge for the 14th guest without any explanation. Had we known that we would ask them to just plate that portion but We weren't offer the PORTION we paid for . The minimum spent requirement is $1900 and we spent $3500 , in the hospitality business I have never seen a restaurant charge for guest who didn't show up we were always given a min spend requirement . To make matters worse, the manager's attitude was shockingly rude when we brought up the billing discrepancy. It's disheartening to encounter such unprofessionalism, especially this being a higher end restaurant . Additionally, the food was not great and 5 of the girls night was ruined due to the food quality that left them feeling ill for some reason . Even though the contract supposedly required accounting for every guest we booked , they should make exception for guests who become ill due to a flu , they are willing to risk their employees and guests / they leave you no choice because you are charged $200 without a credit if you felt ill . They have no empathy even when I tried to resolve it saying they're sorry . Without offering me a credit only to ghost me after . I cannot recommend AERA based on this experience. It's a shame that what should have been a memorable celebration turned into a disappointing and frustrating ordeal. I hope no one else deals with this issue . There are many more restaurants you can go to that is far better than this place .

High end restaurant with great view and amazing food. Quality of food was great. Very tasty. Server was awesome. Everyone including the person cleaning the tables were great. I only give 4 stars because of the host who had an attitude issue and did not seat us on the window aide so we can have the view. I mean we spend a lot of money here at least give us a table for 2 where we can enjoy the view. Instead ahe said we are not searing people there after 9PM. That is the only reason i rated 4 stars.

Presentation of food was excellent. Ambiance of this restaurant and views were amazing. Our waiter was very attentive and made our evening more special by suggesting great drinks from the bar. We will definitely return.

Came as a group of 4 (3F 1M) for late night drinks and felt actively unwelcome by almost all staff we encountered. Sat with empty glasses for ages and nobody bothered to check if we wanted more. Had to chase down our bill and the staff had the audacity to have a minimum 20% gratuity configured in their payment terminal. The space itself is nice, their staff just needs to be more professional.

The view was nice. The service, however, was terrible, and I say that with reason. Wine was served while the person who ordered it was in the bathroom. The server was rude (we were there to celebrate a birthday). The food arrived in a very staggered manner--meat first, then about 5 minutes between each person's dish. Our table was never cleared, even after at least 15 minutes. The food was mediocre--neither bad nor particularly good. Overall, I would compare the food to something you'd get at Joey or Earl's, and the service to that of a Tim Hortons.

If you're going here you're going for the views and the atmosphere. My cocktail the Amelia was sooo good . Shaking so well, it had a little ice chips . The food was extremely disappointing for those price points. Cold , bland, Fishy and extremely salty. For a place that spectacular I just expected more of the food. Coming from a huge foodie who has dinned all over the world it didn't live up to the hype. We started with the beet salad which had 1/4 of a piece of burrata in it . It was poorly, dressed and heavily salted and random spots of the salad, so one bite would be fine and the next would be super salty. We got the hibachi Crudo the flavours just did not work and I didn't think the presentation was great because only one piece of the fish was sitting in the marinade/sauce and the other pieces were sitting on the lip of the bowl. It was very bizarre. Usually a Crudo is sitting in its marinade so only one of the pieces of fish was and the others you kind of had to dip in the middle of the bowl. This also had a very fishy aftertaste. After that we got the escargot stuffed mushrooms they were so bland not enough butter, not enough cheese I felt like the escargot was minced. This dish also didn't come Out piping hot. For the Main I got lamb chops that had no grill marks that were room temperature and almost tasted like They were blanched quickly. To accompany that I got the truffle mac & cheese. This was decent, but nothing to talk about . The brussels sprouts had a great crisp, but these were so salty to the point they were inedible. It was mainly the bottom ones that were sitting in the marinade that were just overly salted so unfortunately, we only ate the top ones which were still salty but not as bad as the ones on the bottom. And lastly, we had the coconut cream pie for dessert. It was ok. I would compare the quality of food to some thing like Moxies or Earls but personally, I actually think that the food there is better.

Went for lunch and was seated on the patio. Food and service were great. However, they need to add some sunshade over the tables

AMAZING VIEW. It is on the pricier side but this is one buisness I will actually advocate for. We sat around for 2.5 hours until but it was quite enjoyable. Highly recommend the lobster fettuccine and banana split!

I came here to celebrate a birthday with a group of 13 girls. We were given a set menu due to our large group. The food was 5/10. Everything we were served was just mediocre. Nothing really stood out in terms of taste. We really wanted to like this restaurant but the service at this restaurant was just horrible. One of the girls in our group cancelled and the restaurant charged us full price for her cancellation and didn't even serve us the portion. We brought this to the attention of the manager (marob) that night. She was very rude and very defensive when we brought this us. Didn't care to figure out how to resolve our issue and simply told us to just contact the person whom took our reservation. We tried to contact them and they just ghosted us and never responded and never gave us a refund for the portion we paid. Overall, we just had a very bad experience here and would not recommend anyone coming here to celebrate a birthday or if you come with a large group. They don't know how to be hospitable and they're very disorganized. Save your money and go elsewhere!