Est Restaurant

What is Est Restaurant? Occupying a minimalist, mood-lit space at 729 Queen Street East in Riverside, ēst Restaurant is chef-owner Jordan Diniz’s intimate take on contemporary French dining. The sleek interior pairs neutral tones and low-slung banquette seating with a polished stone cocktail bar and a refined second-floor private dining space. It strikes an effortless balance between east-end neighbourhood warmth and fine-dining precision without downtown pretension.

Est Restaurant Menu & What to Order The kitchen specializes in multi-course seasonal tasting menus alongside popular weekly features like buck-a-shuck oysters and half-price wine nights. Standout plates include delicate lobster agnolotti bathed in champagne butter, pan-seared maitake mushrooms with black garlic, and fresh Canadian oysters garnished with trout roe and yuzu. Dietary needs are handled seamlessly with dedicated vegetarian and pescatarian tasting tracks available upon advance notice.

Know Before You Go Dinner runs Tuesday through Sunday starting at 5:00 p.m., and securing a reservation on OpenTable well in advance is essential due to the dining room's compact 30-seat capacity. The 501 Queen streetcar stops steps from the front door near Broadview Avenue, while Green P and street parking can be competitive on busy weekends. Keep in mind that a strict 48-hour cancellation policy is enforced on all tasting reservations.