Grey Gardens

What is Grey Gardens? Anchored at 199 Augusta Avenue in Kensington Market, Grey Gardens is acclaimed restaurateur Jen Agg’s polished seafood room and wine bar. The breezy, light-filled space blends pastel plaster walls, soft lighting, and delicate botanical murals with marble chef's counter seating, cozy dining banquettes, and a hidden seasonal patio. It effortlessly bridges the gap between an unpretentious neighborhood hangout and a Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized culinary destination.

Grey Gardens Menu & What to Order The kitchen turns out an evolving, produce- and seafood-centric menu that elevates simple ingredients with sharp culinary technique. Kick off the meal with freshly shucked oysters or the velvety smoked fish dip before moving into standout house-made pastas like the savory mackerel XO spaghetti and pillowy gnocchi sardi. Pair your plates with selections from their stellar, low-intervention and Old World-heavy bottle list, curated by sommeliers who are always ready to guide you to unusual and exciting pours.

Know Before You Go Dining room tables fill up fast, making advance reservations on OpenTable essential for prime dinner hours, though early walk-ins can often snag bar stools up front. Kensington Market's narrow streets offer limited street parking, so arriving via the 510 Spadina or 506 Carlton streetcars is the easiest transit route. Grey Gardens operates for dinner Monday through Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and remains closed on Sundays.