The Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

"The casual DEQ Terrace and Lounge serves an eclectic mix of flatbreads, afternoon tea, and specialty drinks (consider the watermelon-aloe cocktail), while the formal TOCA restaurant is centered on chef Tom Brodi's locally sourced menu"

"The menu at TOCA, the hotel restaurant, stuns foodies with dishes using local crops and farm-raised meats while the lobby bar, DEQ, fills up daily with guests eager to try cutting-edge cocktails"

"But with top-notch luxury comes over-the-top prices: the restaurant, lounge, and spa are super expensive, and the fee for Wi-Fi may make some guests feel nickel-and-dimed"

"Every aspect of this luxury tower hotel aims to deliver a true Canadian experience, from the 450 pieces of original local art to the Canuck-themed menu at its flagship restaurant"

"Dine at TOCA restaurant, where seasonal Italian is on the menu, or have a carefully created cocktail at the Ritz Bar with the after work crowd"

"Additionally, the restaurant features a walk-in wine cellar, private dining room and a glass-encased cheese cave"

"On weekends, the crowd kicks up a fun ruckus at TOCA, a steak-focused locavore restaurant and bar, but the less-trafficked cocktail bar Deq is a better bet; its patio features a fire pit in summer, and the cozy fireplace nook is the nicest spot in the hotel"