- Best for
- A booked dinner for a small group
- Neighbourhood
- Kingston Road Village
- Address
- 924 Kingston Road, Toronto, ON
- Price
- Google-reported $30 to $60 per person. Check the current table menu.
- Phone
- 416-699-4444
Book The Beech Tree for a small dinner with food that goes beyond the usual pub menu. Our pick is a date or a meal with one or two friends. The seasonal dishes and strong recent food reviews are the reason to come to this quiet stretch of Kingston Road.
The main catch is the clock. The restaurant sets a two-hour seating limit for groups of four or fewer. Several Google reviews also describe feeling rushed. Choose somewhere else if your plan is a long birthday dinner that drifts late into the night.
What to order and how much to spend
The posted dinner menu gives you a good idea of the cooking. It lists fried duck leg, braised short ribs, fish, a burger and vegetable dishes. The kitchen says the menu changes often, so use it to judge the style and rough budget. Do not travel for one dish without checking first.
Our first choice is a seasonal main. Recent diners praise duck, fish and beef dishes. Ask what is strongest that evening, then choose the dish you actually want. Ordering the most expensive item is not a shortcut to a better meal.
The website lists a burger at $18, large gnocchi at $19 and several meat or seafood mains at $27. These are posted examples, not a promise of tonight’s prices. The restaurant warns that its website menu may differ from the one at your table.
Google visitors report spending $30 to $60 per person. That is useful as a broad range, but it is not a full bill estimate. Drinks, a starter and dessert can change the total quickly. Check the table menu and leave room for tax and a tip.
Vegetable dishes appear on the online menu, but several include cheese or dairy. Call before booking if you need a vegan meal or have an allergy. The kitchen specifically asks guests with dietary needs to contact it ahead of time. Do not rely on an old review about a special meal being made for someone else.
The good: The recent review sample repeatedly praises careful cooking, drinks and friendly staff. Many diners describe it as a restaurant they return to. That is a stronger reason to book than a pretty plate alone.
The drawback: Service pace is less consistent in the reviews. A few diners liked the food but felt courses came too fast or the table was needed too soon. Tell the team if you need time between courses. Keep the posted two-hour limit in mind when ordering.
Book the right kind of evening
The Beech Tree is at 924 Kingston Road, in Kingston Road Village, east of Main Street. It is north of the Queen Street strip. Plan for that extra part of the trip if you are starting at the beach or the Fox Theatre.
The official contact page lists dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. Call 416-699-4444 to reserve and confirm holiday hours.
Book ahead for a Friday or Saturday date. This is a small room, and the restaurant’s own Instagram notices show that private events sometimes close it for an evening. Checking before you leave is sensible even when the normal hours say it is open.
The room suits a close conversation with a small group. Do not assume it will be silent. One recent low-rated review describes the noise as overwhelming. Other diners like the atmosphere. If noise matters a lot, request the earliest sitting and ask where they can seat you. That can help with planning, but it does not guarantee a quiet room.
Google marks the entrance as wheelchair accessible. We have not verified the full washroom route, door width or space beside each table. Tell the restaurant what you need and get those details before booking. A marked entrance alone does not answer every access question.
Use the exact address in the map below and check the TTC’s current routes and service alerts for your travel date. For a drive, read local parking signs. We have not confirmed a dedicated restaurant parking space.
Our Beaches food and film guide includes the Beech Tree among the area’s long-running choices. This Place entry gives you the newer practical details to check before a visit.
Our verdict: Choose the Beech Tree for a booked dinner with a small group and a clear budget. The food is the strongest reason to go. Skip it for a large gathering, a guaranteed quiet evening or a meal you want to stretch beyond the seating window.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Beech Tree in Toronto?
It is at 924 Kingston Road in Kingston Road Village, east of Main Street. It is north of Queen Street East, so allow extra travel time if you are coming from the boardwalk.
Is The Beech Tree a good date restaurant?
Yes, it is our pick for a small dinner date in this part of the east end. Recent reviews praise the food and drinks. Book ahead, and keep the two-hour table limit in mind.
Does the restaurant limit how long you can keep a table?
Yes. Its official site sets a two-hour seating limit for parties of four or fewer. Ask about your booking’s timing if you are planning several courses or a celebration.
How much does dinner cost?
Google visitors report a broad range of $30 to $60 per person. The website lists examples such as an $18 burger and $27 mains, but warns that its seasonal menu changes. Check the table menu and budget separately for drinks, tax and a tip.
Can vegetarians or vegans eat here?
The posted menu includes vegetable dishes, and some contain dairy. The restaurant asks guests with dietary needs to call ahead. Get a clear answer about a vegan meal or allergy before reserving.
Is The Beech Tree wheelchair accessible?
Google marks the entrance as accessible. The full washroom route and table space have not been verified. Call 416-699-4444 with your specific access needs before booking.
Is it open every day?
No. Normal dinner hours run Wednesday to Sunday, starting at 5:30 p.m. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, and private events or holidays can change access on other days.
Location
Open The Beech Tree Toronto: Dinner, Prices and What to Know in Google Maps