The Broadview Hotel

What is The Broadview Hotel? Anchoring the corner of Queen Street East and Broadview Avenue in Riverside, this meticulously restored 1891 Romanesque Revival landmark—once Dingman Hall and later Jilly’s—serves as the east end's premier boutique hotel and dining hub. Inside, heritage brick, brass accents, and moody velvet banquettes define the street-level Bistro and the crowning Rooftop lounge. Seating ranges from chic indoor bar perches under a pyramidal skylight to an expansive open-air terrace with sweeping views of the downtown skyline.

The Broadview Hotel Menu & What to Order The kitchen delivers an accessible, globally inflected menu centered on shareable bar snacks, casual mains, and sharp cocktails. Start with the furikake truffle fries dipped in kewpie mayo and the spicy gochujang-glazed fried chicken bao buns, or pick up a plate of ginger beef bao for the table. The Broadview short rib burger layered with maple bacon jam and aged Ontario cheddar is a reliable crowd favourite, with plant-forward options like kimchi fries and tofu mushroom bao covering dietary bases. Round it out with house cocktails like The Riverside or local craft beer during golden hour.

Know Before You Go Indoor dining reservations can be made online, but the coveted outdoor patio operates strictly on a walk-in basis and late nights after 9:30 p.m. are entirely walk-in only. Golden hour and weekend nights draw heavy crowds, making weekday afternoons or the daily happy hour (3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) the best bets for beating the rush. Take the 501 Queen or 504 King streetcar right to the Broadview intersection, as street parking in Riverside is limited.