King Street West is a part of the King West Village, an area of Toronto known for chic restaurants, upscale shopping and factories turned to modern commercial space. The village sits minutes from downtown and offers views of Toronto's skyline.
In hip locations like King West, watching the bustle of the city can enhance the dining experience. Restaurants like Brassaii, Crush and Lee offer patios that make people watching a part of the dinner entertainment.
For fans of Asian food, King West offers sushi and a three course meal for six or more at Blowfish. Celebrity chef Susur Lee's restaurant, Lee, is a tapas-style Asian fusion restaurant that encourages sampling many small dishes.
Drinking in King West ranges from beer, live music and pub grub at the Flynn's of Temple Irish bar to lamb and an extensive wine list at Crush Wine Bar. While Flynn's of Temple offers a laid-back atmosphere, Crush recommends making reservations.
King West offers several bistro restaurants, such as Brassaii, a contemporary Mediterranean eatery steeped in cosmopolitan urban architecture. The menu at Le select Bistro offers traditional French fare and Sunday brunches.
