Lee

What is Lee? Occupying the restored Waterworks complex at 497 Richmond Street West, Lee is the flagship of master chef Susur Lee, who pioneered Toronto's Asian-French fusion dining scene over two decades ago. The room channels sleek mid-century energy with warm walnut paneling, sculptural lighting fixtures, plush velvet banquettes, and an expanded central cocktail bar. Seating ranges from energetic high-tops near the bar to private curtained nooks tailored for large banquet-style group gatherings.

Lee Menu & What to Order Communal dining drives the kitchen, anchored by the iconic 24-ingredient Singapore Style Slaw, which arrives as a colourful tower tossed tableside in a zippy salted plum dressing. The playful Cheeseburger Spring Rolls wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and the delicate "Luckee" Shrimp Cheung Fun with scallion pesto remain mandatory orders for the table. Round out the meal with the Top Chef Curry Roasted Chicken or Asian Slow-Braised Beef, paired alongside an Elder Dragon Sour or a glass of dry Lambrusco.

Know Before You Go Prime dinner reservations via OpenTable fill up several weeks ahead, but walk-ins can usually grab first-come, first-served stools at the bar. Richmond Street parking is tricky during peak evening hours, making the underground Waterworks parking garage or the 501 Queen streetcar your smoothest transit routes. The restaurant is open seven nights a week for dinner service, with earlier seatings on Sundays.