Photo courtesy of Ruby Watchco

Ruby Watchco

Item: Ruby Watchco
Author: Courtney Sunday

Cuisine: Canadian

Price Range: $$$$

10Best Says

When chef Lynn Crawford opened this restaurant on Toronto's east side in 2010, she brought a different dining style and some celebrity to the Riverside neighbourhood. The star power comes from Crawford herself - known for stints as a Food Network personality and her years running the kitchens at Four Seasons Hotels in Toronto and New York City. As for dining style, rather than offering a traditional a la carte menu, Crawford and her team set a different four-course dinner each night of the week, built around fresh, local ingredients and simple farm-to-table cooking. One night diners might be treated to Ontario lamb, while fresh-caught trout is served the next night. The mostly Ontario wine menu echoes the restaurant's local spirit.

Address:

730 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M4M 1H2

Phone:

416-465-0100

Website:

rubywatchco.ca

EXPERT TIPS BY: Courtney Sunday
Toronto Local Expert

Farm to Table: "While the single set menu offered nightly at Ruby Watchco is often centred around meat, they do offer one fish and one vegetarian substitute. Let them know your dietary needs when making a reservation."
Best Restaurants: "Watch for the chef Lynn Crawford. She can often be spotted in the back kitchen or making her way around the restaurant."

Best for Farm to Table Because: Menus that change daily and ingredients that stand out with freshness. Chef Lynn Crawford will pleasantly surprise you.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Wholesome, fresh, local food and a chef that makes the dishes sparkle with originality.