CLOCKWORK

4.8

480 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Top Tags:

Accepting reservations for lunch service and weekend afternoon tea.

Serving up a bubbly cocktail offering, along with tasteful metropolitan fare, CLOCKWORK, at Fairmont Royal York, is a swanky, easy kind of luxury – a place to see and be seen, and watch lobby life unfold.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(416) 368-2511
Website
http://clockworktoronto.com/?y_source=1_MjYwMzA3OTgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
Neighborhood
Financial District
Cross street
Front and York Streets
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Clockwork is located directly across from Union Station. Easily accessed by TTC Subway or GO Transit.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

THE CLOCK TOWER - $200
Multiple dates available
A sensational seafood tower perfect for sharing between two. Featuring rich delicacies like Atlantic Lobster, FOGO Island Snow Crab, Ocean Wise Oysters, Salmon Crudo, Tuna crudo, Candied Trout, Shrimp Salad, Marinated Mussels and Poached Jumbo Shrimps.
2024 Saturday Afternoon Tea
CA$94.00 per person
Jan 6 - Mar 30, 2024
Available every Saturday from January 6 to March 30, 2024. The timeless tradition of afternoon tea continues under the rosy glow of the clock. Enjoy housemade buttery scones, savory sandwiches, and delectable pastries, while you sip on Fairmont curated quality teas.
2024 Sunday Afternoon Tea
CA$94.00 per person
Jan 7 - Mar 31, 2024
Available every Sunday from January 7 to March 31, 2024. The timeless tradition of afternoon tea continues under the rosy glow of the clock. Enjoy housemade buttery scones, savory sandwiches, and delectable pastries, while you sip on Fairmont curated quality teas.

Popular dishes

East Coast Oysters
prosecco mignonette, horseradish, hot sauce, lemon
- 1/2 DozenCA$28.00
- DozenCA$54.00
Pomme FritesCA$14.00
garlic aioli
Escarole SaladCA$19.00
Mighty Harvest greens, radicchio, mustard vinaigrette, pistachio, smoked Oka
Caesar SaladCA$19.00
baby gem, boar bacon, sourdough croutons, Niagara Gold cheese
Albacore Tuna CrudoCA$24.00
citrus vinaigrette, gooseberries, chili, cilantro
Red Pepper Hummus DipCA$16.00
seasonal vegetables, sumac, cilantro
Blistered Shishito PeppersCA$14.00
furikake, lime
Lobster & Shrimp RollsCA$36.00
black tobiko, tabasco aioli, chives, PEI sea salt butter, brioche roll
Spicy Fried ChickenCA$26.00
spicy maple chili glaze, sesame seeds, cilantro
Beef SlidersCA$26.00
cheddar, sour pickle, royale sauce, brioche bun
Poached Shrimp CocktailCA$24.00
green yuzu kosho cocktail sauce, lemon
Acadian Wild CaviarCA$200.00
crème fraîche, chive, brioche

Clockwork Seafood Towers

Designed for sharing, indulgent CLOCKWORK Seafood Towers feature rich delicacies such as Atlantic lobster, Fogo Island snow crab, Ocean Wise oysters, salmon crudo, tuna crudo, candied trout, shrimp salad, marinated mussels and poached jumbo shrimp. Pre-book your Seafood Experience.

The Clock TowerCA$200.00
designed for two
La Tour RoyaleCA$400.00
designed for 3 or more
Sea and Be SeenCA$550.00
designed for 3 or more

Sandwiches & Entrees

includes choice of frites or new farm greens

Steak FritesCA$32.00
marinated flat iron, fresh cut fries, peppercorn jus, garlic aioli
- Substitute Flat Iron for TenderloinCA$59.00
Clockwork BurgerCA$28.00
8oz chuck & brisket burger, Montreal spice, Quebec cheddar, gem lettuce, dill pickle, crispy onions, mustard aioli, brioche bun
Chicken BurgerCA$26.00
marinated chicken breast, tomato, jalapeño pickle, avocado, lettuce, zesty ranch
Cape d'Or SalmonCA$39.00
roasted cauliflower, sautéed kale, charred onion, salmon roe velouté

Dessert

$16 each

Orange Cacao
orange cream, truffle mousse, mix berry compote, pain d'epices
Banoffee
brown mascarpone cream, dulce banana, almond crumble, dulce de leche ice cream
Molten Chocolate Cake
chocolate caramel, haazelnut ganache, bourbon ice cream

What 480 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Unspecified
Old Toronto
Best Overall
Old Toronto
Best Service
Old Toronto
Best Ambiance
Old Toronto
Best Value
Old Toronto
Great for brunch

480 Reviews

N
Nine
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
The Holiday Afternoon Tea Experience was underwhelming. It was a standard afternoon tea for a "holiday experience" price point.
Is this helpful?
JC
JenniferC
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Christmas tea at Clockwork was outstanding and impeccable service.
Is this helpful?
c
chanelv
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A pricey experience, but very much worth it! The ambience and food are top notch. The service very attentive.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely book this!!!! We booked the seafood tower and I was expecting a few pieces of seafood, instead we got an enormous tower with a TON of seafood. The value was incredible. The service was also amazing. The DJ played get music and the overall vibe was fantastic. We had a great night. Definitely going back. Cocktails are pricey!!!! We saw people ordering the clockwork one and didn’t realize it was $30 😱. Otherwise a great night.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Went for high tea. Service was underwhelming. Food was just OK - not worth the cost of the experience. Lack of attention given to a person in our party celebrating a birthday after waiter asked if we were celebrating anything. Saw the table next to us with birthday tower. Overall ambience was nice - but not sure I’d recommend or return.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Beautiful place and great service. Food was mediocre
Is this helpful?
M
Marie
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
Very, very expensive for what is provided. The High Tea is $94 for what essentially amounts to ten hors d’œuvres. Plus, several of those tidbits were very dry (the tiny turkey croissant), used very cheap ingredients (cucumber) that don’t justify the cost, or very fatty tasting. The servers were lovely, but this is not worth the money.
Is this helpful?
SV
SilvanaV
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There was a nice variety of food items and spectacular service
Is this helpful?
G
Gail
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been to the hotel before for High Tea and also to stay in a room. This is a glorious hotel and thrilled with the 'green' changes to come. Service, as always, was wonderful.
Is this helpful?
EC
ElizabethC
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful experience Enjoyed by everyone at our table of 4 Thank you
Is this helpful?
L
Leafy
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
My husband is a huge fan of Christmas and Afternoon Tea. So, when I was planning his birthday staycation at the Royal York, attending the Holiday Tea was the perfect idea! He and I have been lucky enough to experience many afternoon teas throughout Ontario and Quebec. If you're looking for that traditional afternoon tea experience, the Holiday Tea at Clockwork isn't it. It's a much more contemporary feel and missing the charming little details that usually are included...but that's okay too. The service was good...but it wasn't "afternoon tea excellent". Does that make sense? If you've been to an afternoon tea, they often take pride in their teas and take the time to explain what you're about to experience. Neither of this happened at Clockwork. Again, but that's okay. The food was delicious. The savoury, the sweet...it was all delicious. But the only "Holiday" aspects were a chocolate mousse shaped like a reindeer (cute)..and a little candy edible tag that said "Merry Christmas" on another dessert, at the end. At the $94/person price point, I have to admit...we were a little disappointed at the lack of "holiday" accents. We said we probably just could've done the regular afternoon tea and saved ourselves a few dollars. One more aspect that was slightly disappointing was that the holiday decor (trees, garland, etc.) was not yet set up when we arrived. This was the very first day of the Holiday tea and yet, there just wasn't much "holiday" about it. Workers were setting up Christmas trees as we sat there, sipping our delicious teas, but it just would have made sense for them to already be set up in time for the first day. Did we have a lovely afternoon? Of course. Would we revisit the Holiday Tea at Clockwork at Fairmont Royal York? Probably not. It's most likely going to be added to our ongoing "One and Done" list. Oh! One more thing...the staff was nice enough to make a "Happy Birthday" chocolate banner and include it in our dessert tray.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff and service was excellent. Very friendly and gave us a lot of time to finish our tea experience
Is this helpful?
I
Ikuytakmai
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Was a nice experience, but I would not recommend, as it is not worth it for the price ($94.00 per person before tax). I appreciate them accommodating my dairy sensitivity, but the bread was dry and you are only able to select one tea to try. We were also seated on these low chairs, which made it uncomfortable to eat.
Is this helpful?
NT
NadiaT
Toronto
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional atmosphere and excellent service !!!
Is this helpful?
CL
ColleenL
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely experience with my husband and son for afternoon tea. More than enough food and the staff were top notch and always were refilling our tea and were quick and on it when we needed anything. The atmosphere was beautiful and although Clockwork is in an open area in the lobby of the Royal York Hotel, it is relatively quiet and peaceful. Would love to do this again.
Is this helpful?
LA
LaurA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Some of the sandwiches were very strong and unique flavors that not everyone would enjoy. That being said, the ambience, the experience, the tea and the desserts were divine.
1 person found this helpful
GK
GK1234
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting, large volume of food, good service
Is this helpful?
L
Liza
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Afternoon tea in stopover to NYC. Fantastic staff exceptional service quality of food excellent. Highly recommend
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great experience overall. Love the atmosphere as well. I informed them before hand my friend is vegetarian and they kindly made her tea savoury and salty treats all vegetarian. They even added a chocolate edible happy birthday for her on one of her desserts. We had such a great time and would definitely be back.
Is this helpful?
TA
ThomasA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and tea were excellent. All of the waiters were respectful and provided first-class service.
Is this helpful?
A
Anty
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service from all staff. Great high tea experience. Accommodated a GF allergy.
Is this helpful?
N
Natalie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Planned a party of 8 for a birthday and the coordination for food restrictions and service was outstanding. We were all very impressed and enjoyed our experience.
Is this helpful?
J
James
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We went for a birthday outing & everything was spectacular. The attention to detail, food, tea!.. the tea is an experience on its own. Ambiance and service are executed with intent. Give it a try
Is this helpful?
SM
SandraM
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for our anniversary, and it was a delight we loved it! Would go again for the holidays.
Is this helpful?
MR
MargaretR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a double Birthday celebration and it fulfilled all expectations.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was the most magical afternoon tea I have ever had!
Is this helpful?
MV
MichelleV
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful experience at Clockwork. Everything was perfect from arrival till we left. We had an 11-month old baby with us and the staff were extremely kind and accommodating. Beautiful space, excellent servers and divine afternoon tea bites.
Is this helpful?
LV
LoveVegas
Edinburgh
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an outstanding dinner & drinks experience at Clockwork. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated. Our server was friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. We shared the Seafood Tower, which was amazing. The cocktails were inventive and delicious. We visited on a Saturday evening, and there was a live DJ with a great music mix. Upon learning that we were celebrating our anniversary, the manager came to our table to offer his congratulations, and treated us to a compliementary dessert. A top shelf experience from start to finish, we will 100% return.
Is this helpful?
HM
HeliaM
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing for a mature date night. We ordered the Sea and be Seen seafood tower. It was delicious, well paired with our creative cocktails. The DJ had the best remixes, which I just had to save to my playlist. Highly recommend for a special date.
Is this helpful?
M
Mike
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal tea service, different from other fairmont tea experiences, but executed with the same care and artisanal skill.
Is this helpful?
NV
NormaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My grand daughter and I had a wonderful visit for Afternoon Tea. I really appreciated the effort made to our request for having a gluten and dairy free tea tier. She liked it very much and she also enjoyed the teas. We also enjoyed hearing the piano from the Piano bar. Overall it was an excellent afternoon making memories. Thank you.
Is this helpful?
D
Devinn
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food as always and great service. Highly recommend it
Is this helpful?
CC
ClairC
Portland
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous experience! Look forward to coming again.
Is this helpful?
AP
AnaP
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting! High tea menu was tasty. Great selection of tea and cocktails
Is this helpful?
MB
MicheleB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service. Perfect for intimate conversations. Will definitely go again.
Is this helpful?
J
Jamie
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks for an amazing time! We will be back! Our servers were wonderful.
Is this helpful?
T
Terri
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Service was friendly but inconsistent Some of the food was wonderful and some just okay. It was very loud since you are in the hotel lobby. Was overall enjoyable but probably would go elsewhere for afternoon tea next time.
Is this helpful?
C
Chinapooks1
Toronto
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A pleasure consistently! Love the ambiance, the service is impeccable and the food is great. Thanks for this gem in downtown TO.
Is this helpful?
d
danielleg
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Ambience here is fabulous! Great for people watching but also cozy - love it!
Is this helpful?
LW
LauraW
Naples
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable service! Delicious food and inventive cocktails.
Is this helpful?

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

CLOCKWORK is rated 4.8 stars by 480 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3

Additional information

Cross street
Front and York Streets
Neighborhood
Financial District
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Clockwork is located directly across from Union Station. Easily accessed by TTC Subway or GO Transit.
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://clockworktoronto.com/?y_source=1_MjYwMzA3OTgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(416) 368-2511

CLOCKWORK

Make a reservation

Additional information

THE CLOCK TOWER - $200

2024 Saturday Afternoon Tea

2024 Sunday Afternoon Tea

Chocolate Reindeer

Warm Scones

Oolong Sweet Watermelon

Small Plates

East Coast Oysters

Pomme FritesCA$14.00

Escarole SaladCA$19.00

Caesar SaladCA$19.00

Albacore Tuna CrudoCA$24.00

Red Pepper Hummus DipCA$16.00

Blistered Shishito PeppersCA$14.00

Lobster & Shrimp RollsCA$36.00

Spicy Fried ChickenCA$26.00

Beef SlidersCA$26.00

Poached Shrimp CocktailCA$24.00

Acadian Wild CaviarCA$200.00

Clockwork Seafood Towers

The Clock TowerCA$200.00

La Tour RoyaleCA$400.00

Sea and Be SeenCA$550.00

Sandwiches & Entrees

Steak FritesCA$32.00

Clockwork BurgerCA$28.00

Chicken BurgerCA$26.00

Cape d'Or SalmonCA$39.00

Dessert

Orange Cacao

Banoffee

Molten Chocolate Cake

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is CLOCKWORK restaurant rated?

Is CLOCKWORK currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information