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    NBA Courtside Restaurant

    3.6 (41 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

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    Touristy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Passion Fruit Spritz
    Maria J.

    My partner and I were exploring the Lakeshore area. He was getting hungry and we happened to see this restaurant, so he suggested we go there to have a light meal. Our visit was on a hot Saturday afternoon around 3p.m. When we entered, we were greeted promptly by a friendly staff who took us to a nice seating area by the windows. Our waitress was a young friendly lady who brought us water and the menu. We orderered a Kung Pao Chicken Bowl, Greek Fries and Passion Fruit Spritz. All the items were delicious- the drink was cold and refreshing, the fries were hot and crispy, and the bowl was fresh and the portion size was a sufficient amount in comparison to the price. Our waitress came by to check-in on us around the middle of our meal. We were happy to be in a place that was nice and quiet. We look forward to coming here in the future- look forward to seeing what this place is like during the evening. Good food and good service, you can't go wrong.

    Menu as of Feb 2025
    Joy H.

    Awesome NBA-themed restaurant and bar! I love the atmosphere here and it's not crowded during happy hour, so a great spot to grab a drink and hang! They don't play any loud music either. Drinks and food are all pretty solid and a pretty good price. The service is pretty quick, especially during happy hour! They are actually quite well staffed to be able to service the amount of customers present. Granted, we've only visited during happy hour so I can't say how crowded it'll get late night or weekends. However, all our visits have been fantastic!

    Mushroom Pizza
    Lash K.

    Heard about Toronto having the first NBA restaurant and had to give it a try! Price $15-$40 per person Items ordered: -Mushroom Pizza -Courtside Burger -Blackened Chicken Sandwich Food Quality (Menu, Taste, Portion size) - 4/5 The menu was pretty simple, and had all the classics you would want at a chain restaurant. The portion size was pretty big, none of us could finish our meals and we were all pretty hungry. Price was pretty fair too, comparable to Real Sports and Jack Astors. Usually when i go to a place like this I'm not expecting much and mostly going for the vibe but the taste was better than I expected. The drinks were very pretty looking and will look to order those next time. The menu items have basketball puns/nba references so it was pretty cool! Atmosphere - 5/5 This was the best part of the place and the main reason why we went. They have some really cool NBA memorabilia items. It's very similar to Real Sports vibe but more specifically for the NBA. Service - 3/5 The staff was nice and helpful but was pretty slow for some basic things like water and taking our order and checking in. The restaurant wasn't crowded, but maybe they were short staffed. Will I go again? On a night where we're just looking to watch a game or chill with a larger group, absolutely Lash's Recommendations -Courtside Burger (Friend's Recommendation)

    NBA logo.
    Gary M.

    October 31/2024: Dinner with Jimmy before Leafs Game. This was SO mediocre! The location itself was cool, right in the Toronto waterfront. The ambiance was excellent for a sports bar. Lots of screens in different sizes with multiple different sports. The food...just ok. I have the blackened chicken sandwich w fries. The chicken piece in the sandwich was small. Too small to cover the sandwich itself. The garlic aioli was tasty & the fries were almost cooked right. With SO many restaurants in the area, this does not warrant a do-over.

    Isabella F.

    Such a great experience, from the food to the exceptional service, 4.5/5. If you are coming to Toronto, you definitely need to check this place out!!

    Raspberry Greek yogurt cheesecake
    Joeann S.

    I really enjoyed my experience here! We came for the Kings vs Warriors game 6 playoffs and the atmosphere was so lively! We came about 30 minutes before the game started and were able to get a table for five without a reservation. The best part was that they didn't rush us out at all and we were able to stay and watch the whole game without a time limit. The food here was definitely better than regular bar food. I had garlic truffle parm fries, wings to share, Memphis crispy chicken sandwich and raspberry Greek yogurt cheesecake. The sandwich was so flavourful and the cheesecake was prefectly tart and sweet. Definitely take a walk around to see the shoe wall, all the murals and the little touches!

    Nadine C.

    The vibes are immaculate for any basketball fan! The restaurant was surprisingly easy to get a table on a Friday night with the Raptors game on as its in a pretty remote area downtown. The restaurant itself was playing every NBA game on tonight so there is always something to watch! The crowd was really fun and lively and great to watch the game with! The place also had really cool basketball references and artifacts around. The food itself was pretty subpar, we only ordered the pizza and various cocktails. The other food that was coming out of the kitchen looked good but pretty standard American food offered in other restaurants around. Will definitely come back again for another Raptors night!

    Avocado Spring Rolls
    Maddy S.

    I came here for my husbands birthday since he is a huge basketball fanatic. The ambiance of the place was really nice & the food was good! We came from Milton, so it would have been nice if they gave free parking but I get it - it's Toronto. The staff were also super friendly, & answered any questions I had about the menu. I wish there was more of a Toronto Raptors presence, but I understand it's an NBA focused restaurant.. but if I went to any city in the USA & they had this restaurant, I'm sure that home city would be plastered everywhere. Still, I liked the food & the vibe! I would come back

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    Celeta S.

    Stopped in for dinner while in town and had an amazing time. Chantel was our waitress, and she was a gem. Gave us fun facts, recommendations, and top-tier service. We had Boston fish and chips with sangria. Everything was great. There's not a bad seat on the house so you can't go wrong. I'd love to come back when the patios are open. The only thing we missed was the gift shop but that's ok. I highly recommend checking out this restaurant especially if your team is playing.

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    Was cool. Nice interior even though I'm not a fan of basket ball ..lol (Food was just average.. not that special)

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    There is a particular pleasure in discovering a bar that requires you to earn your entrance. After…read moreSeven conceals itself behind an ice cream counter, its existence betrayed only by those who know to ask -- a conceit that could easily feel gimmicky but instead lands with genuine charm, setting the tone for what follows with quiet confidence. The room is small, intentional, and lovely: intimate seating, a sculptural emerald bar, and an atmosphere drawn from the Japanese cocktail tradition. The aesthetic is precise without being cold, and the candle-warm lighting encourages exactly the kind of unhurried conversation that a well-made cocktail deserves. But the bartenders are the true heart of the place. On the evening of my visit, the two behind the bar moved with a remarkable synchrony -- finishing each other's thoughts, trading warmth and wit in equal measure, drawing guests effortlessly into the orbit of their easy rapport. It is the kind of hospitality that cannot be trained into existence; it is either present or it isn't, and here it is very much present. The cocktail menu is East Asian in its inspiration and genuinely inventive in its execution.

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