Antler Kitchen & Bar

What is Antler Kitchen & Bar? Set along Dundas Street West at 1454 Dundas St W in Little Portugal, Antler Kitchen & Bar is chef Michael Hunter and co-founder Jody Shapiro’s ode to wild, foraged Canadian terroir. The intimate dining room channels a refined Muskoka cabin, pairing exposed brick, moody lighting, and mounted antlers with a lively bar and snug table seating. In warmer months, an atmospheric back patio extends the hunting-lodge aesthetic outdoors.

Antler Kitchen & Bar Menu & What to Order The kitchen zeroes in on regional wild game, ethically farmed proteins, and foraged botanicals. Start with the house charcuterie board or skewered duck heart yakitori before diving into the signature pan-roasted venison rack, paired with duck fat potatoes and seasonal mushrooms. The mixed game burger topped with duck egg aioli and smoked cheddar remains a neighbourhood benchmark, while earthy dishes like roasted hen-of-the-woods take care of vegetarian diners. Order a Foraged Cedar Gin Sour to taste the boreal forest right in your glass.

Know Before You Go Bookings on Tock are strongly advised, especially for weekend dinner rushes and large-format family-style feasts, though walk-ins can often snag bar seats early in the evening. Ride the 505 Dundas streetcar directly to Gladstone Avenue, as street parking is sparse along this stretch of Dundas West. The restaurant opens for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday and remains closed on Mondays.