Paradise Grotto

What is Paradise Grotto? Set down a discreet flight of stairs at 270 Adelaide Street West, Paradise Grotto trades the concrete bustle of the Entertainment District for a subterranean tropical escape. Conceived by Warm Welcome Management Group—the team behind neighbouring fixtures Melrose on Adelaide and St. John’s Tavern—the space pairs a dimly lit lounge interior with a sprawling, bamboo-lined backyard patio. Inside, moody booths, DJ decks, and a glowing backbar stocked with dozens of geographically arranged rums set the late-night tone.

Paradise Grotto Menu & What to Order Head chef Mark Owen delivers a punchy lineup of Polynesian, Filipino, and Southeast Asian-inspired bar plates engineered to pair with high-octane drinks. The crinkle-cut Paradise Fries—drizzled with kewpie mayo, teriyaki glaze, furikake, and scallions—are an essential first order, while groups often gravitate to the smoking Pupu Platter laden with yaki skewers, bao, coconut shrimp, and kalua pork sliders. Plant-based visitors are well accommodated with dishes like the sweet-potato-and-grilled-pineapple Island Veggie Burger and vegan dumplings. Wash it down with a scratch-made Piña Colada, an Auntie's Rum Punch, or a shareable large-format cocktail bowl served with curly straws.

Know Before You Go Walk-ins are welcomed, but table reservations via their website are recommended during peak weekend nights and prime patio hours. The lower-level bar is not wheelchair accessible due to the entry stairway, though transit access is simple via the St. Andrew subway station or the 504 King streetcar. Paradise Grotto operates Wednesday through Sunday from late afternoon until 2:00 a.m. and remains closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.