KOST
KOST is a rooftop restaurant and bar on the 44th floor of the Bisha Hotel at 80 Blue Jays Way. The venue offers panoramic views of Lake Ontario, the Toronto Islands, the CN Tower, and the financial district skyline from an elevation that dwarfs every other rooftop option in the city. The space holds about 200 guests across an outdoor terrace and a glass-enclosed interior, with a retractable roof that allows partial open-air service in warmer months. The restaurant serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu during dinner hours, and the bar operates independently with a cocktail list that features Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, including ingredients like za'atar, sumac, and pomegranate. During summer weekends, KOST functions as a pool-adjacent day party venue, similar to Lavelle but at a dramatically higher elevation. The 44th-floor location means the views are genuinely spectacular, particularly at sunset when the light hits Lake Ontario. Reservations are recommended for dinner and strongly advised for weekend visits during the summer.
What to Expect
An elevator ride to the 44th floor, doors opening to a panoramic view that genuinely stops conversation. The CN Tower is at eye level. Lake Ontario stretches to the horizon. The interior is sleek and bright, a contrast to the darker ground-level bars below.
Elevated in every sense. The 44th-floor perspective changes your relationship with the city below. The mood is refined, sun-filled by day, and glittering at night.
Ambient, chill house, and Mediterranean-influenced lounge music. The soundtrack matches the Mediterranean menu concept.
Smart casual to upscale. Hotel rooftop standards apply. The crowd dresses for the occasion, especially at dinner and on weekends.
View seekers, special-occasion dinners, visitors wanting Toronto's highest rooftop bar experience
Cards and contactless. Hotel-standard payment processing. No cash requirement.
Price Range
Cocktails CAD 22-28, wine CAD 18-24, dinner mains CAD 38-58, small plates CAD 18-30
Cocktails ~$16-21/~15-19 EUR, dinner mains ~$28-43/~26-40 EUR
Hours
11:30-22:00 daily for restaurant, bar stays open until 00:00-01:00 on Fri-Sat. Seasonal extended hours in summer.
Insider Tip
Book a dinner reservation at sunset for the best experience. The terrace tables go fast in summer; request one when booking. The za'atar-spiced cocktails are the signature offering and are unlike anything else in Toronto.
Full Review
KOST's competitive advantage is altitude. At 44 floors, the view isn't just good; it reframes your understanding of Toronto's geography. Lake Ontario fills the southern horizon, the Islands sit below like a green ribbon, and the CN Tower, which dominates the skyline from ground level, becomes a peer rather than a monolith.
The restaurant operates during the day and early evening, serving Mediterranean-influenced dishes that are well-executed and appropriately priced for a hotel rooftop. The dinner menu changes seasonally, with seafood and grilled items forming the core. Eating here is pleasant but not the primary reason to visit; the kitchen is good, not great, and the prices reflect the real estate as much as the plate.
The bar program is more distinctive. The cocktails incorporate Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, za'atar, sumac, pomegranate, rose water, that you won't find at other Toronto rooftops. These ingredients sound experimental but the execution is accessible, with balanced drinks that work whether you recognize the components or not. At CAD 22 to 28, the cocktails are expensive, but the quality and the uniqueness of the flavors partially justify the premium.
The terrace is the must-visit space during warm months. Open-air seating at 44 floors is a sensory experience that indoor dining can't replicate: wind, sky, the sound of the city filtering up from below. Sunset transforms the view as the light crosses the lake and hits the glass towers of the financial district. If you're going to visit KOST once, time it for sunset on a clear evening.
The indoor space works year-round, with floor-to-ceiling windows that preserve the view behind glass. Winter visits lose the terrace but gain the spectacle of a snow-covered cityscape from above. The retractable roof sections add flexibility during shoulder seasons.
KOST's main drawback is its prices. A dinner for two with drinks can easily exceed CAD 250, and a casual visit for cocktails runs CAD 60 to 80 per person. The view is free once you're through the door, but everything else carries a hotel-rooftop premium. For visitors with the budget, it's a memorable evening. For those watching spending, a single cocktail at the bar still gets you the view at a fraction of the dinner price.
The Neighborhood
Atop the Bisha Hotel at 80 Blue Jays Way, overlooking the Rogers Centre and the waterfront. The King West nightlife strip is a 5-minute walk west. The Entertainment District surrounds the building at street level.
Getting There
At 80 Blue Jays Way, inside the Bisha Hotel. Take the lobby elevator to the 44th floor. St. Andrew subway (Line 1) is a 5-minute walk. The 504 King streetcar stops within two blocks. Uber drop-off at the hotel entrance.
Address
80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 2G3
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