The Icon Cuisine & Lounge
- Hours
- Monday: Closed Tuesday–Wednesday: 4:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Thursday: 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Friday: 5:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. Saturday: 4:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m. Sunday: 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Menu
- Suya
- Grilled Tilapia
- Jollof Rice
A priced menu is not on this page.
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What is The Icon Cuisine & Lounge? Perched on the second floor above Avenue Road just south of the 401, The Icon Cuisine & Lounge delivers high-gloss West African dining with an unapologetic late-night tilt. The interior marries a sleek black-and-gold aesthetic with plush lounge seating and a prominent bar designed to transition smoothly from dinner service into high-energy weekend nightlife. It fills a distinct void in Midtown Toronto, giving Pan-African culinary traditions an upscale, contemporary stage.
The Icon Cuisine & Lounge Menu & What to Order Start with the suya, where sliced skirt steak arrives expertly crusted in a fiery, nutty yaji spice blend alongside fresh red onions. The kitchen shines on crowd-sized plates like the mixed protein platter—laden with tender braised goat, chicken, and beef—and whole grilled tilapia paired with rich, smoky jollof rice or fragrant coconut-infused rice. Pair your feast with one of their tropical house cocktails, which offer a refreshing, fruit-driven counterweight to the menu's assertive spice profiles.
Know Before You Go Reservations via their website are essential on weekends, especially during 'Iconic Fridays' and 'VIP Saturdays' when late-night crowds arrive for DJ sets that stretch until 2:00 a.m. Street parking along Avenue Road is relatively accessible, though the 61 Avenue Rd bus from Eglinton station offers a reliable transit link. Note that the room is dinner-only throughout the week and closed entirely on Mondays.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Icon Cuisine & Lounge
Menu highlights at The Icon Cuisine & Lounge include Suya, Grilled Tilapia, Jollof Rice, Mixed Protein Platter, Icon Shrimps, Coconut-Infused Rice. A priced menu is not on this page. The restaurant publishes its menu at https://theiconlounge.com/food-menu/.
