La Vitrine Bar and Grill

What is La Vitrine Bar and Grill? Perched at 2014 Queen Street East across from Kew Gardens, this intimate 30-seat cocktail den and eatery occupies the storefront space previously home to Amo's. The space balances warm banquette seating and gallery-style art with low mood lighting, creating a stylish retreat for Beach locals. Seating is concentrated inside the compact room around intimate two-tops and a cocktail bar where the bar team showcases focused mixology technique.

La Vitrine Bar and Grill Menu & What to Order The kitchen rolls out Mediterranean-leaning plates and elevated bar bites, led by Ontario grass-fed beef Mediterranean sliders with roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomato aioli, tender Steak au Poivre, and crispy zucchini chips with chili lime aioli. Vegetarian diners have solid options with the hot honey Brussels sprouts, falafel bites over beetroot hummus, and warm grilled pita alongside confit garlic hummus and baba ghanoush. Beverage craft is a major focus here; order signature drinks like the smoky Burnt Orchard or the clarified, yogurt-washed Scarlet Craft cocktail.

Know Before You Go With only 30 seats in total, tables fill quickly on Friday and Saturday evenings, making table reservations through their website the safest bet. The 501 Queen streetcar drops off steps away at Bellefair or Lee Avenue, which avoids the challenge of street parking along Queen East on busy park days. The room is closed Mondays, opening at 4:00 p.m. midweek and from midday Thursday through Sunday.