Here are some of Toronto's top restaurants for stellar patio views

Anyone can throw together some aesthetically pleasing interiors, but at these Toronto restaurants, it's all about the great view outside.

There's no shortage of dazzling rooftop bars and restaurants in the city that'll give you breathtaking views of the city (some of which even made their way onto this list), but you don't always have to look skyward to get some stunning views with your supper.

From luxurious lakeside eateries to hidden gems in High Park, here's our list of 10 restaurants in Toronto that come served with a side of stunning views.

Toronto Island BBQ & Beer Co.

Where better to admire views of the city than off the mainland? This barbecue restaurant and bar at 120 Centre Island Dock boasts an expansive patio that overlooks the lake, offering an unparalleled view of the city skyline.

Pro tip: They're only open in the summer, so get a move on if you want to check it out before the season ends.

The Rooftop at the Broadview Hotel

This ultra-popular rooftop restaurant and bar at 106 Broadview Ave. is the perfect place to admire downtown Toronto from the peaceful reprieve of the east end.

There's a covered area with north, east and west-facing views, while a smaller open-air area offers views to the south. It's like a choose-your-own adventure!

Rooster Coffee House Broadview

You caught us: this Riverside haunt is technically a cafe, not a restaurant, but the views at the Broadview Avenue location of this coffee house chain are too good to omit.

Located just across the street from the east edge of Riverdale Park at 479 Broadview Ave., you can get a sweeping view of the city's skyline from their quaint, Parisian-esque patio.

KŌST

Okay, this one may come as no surprise, but no list of restaurants with the best views in the city would be complete without the inclusion of this restaurant on the 44th floor of the Bisha Hotel at 80 Blue Jays Way.

It's at its absolute best in the summer, when their open-air patio is open, offering a so-close-you-could-touch-it view of the CN Tower and Lake Ontario, but their interior area isn't too shabby either.

Grenadier Cafe

Prefer your dining to take place at ground level? We don't blame you.

At this hidden gem in the heart of High Park, you can dine surrounded by the lush nature of the green. space. The restaurant serves a surprisingly broad menu, including all-day breakfast, soups, sandwiches, and even souvlaki, and it's all served in the park's sublime surroundings at 200 Parkside Dr.

Queens Harbour

This enormous lakefront restaurant opened with a major splash at 245 Queens Quay W. this summer, and it's not hard to see why. Located right on the harbourfront, the restaurant's patios get unobstructed (and only moderately fishy-smelling) views of Lake Ontario.

If you want a more casual experience with the same dazzling harbourfront views, you can also opt to visit the Amsterdam Brewhouse right next door.

Toronto Beach Club

For a different, but still up-close-and-personal view of the lake, head to this sceney seafood restaurant located just a stone's throw from Woodbine Beach, at 1681 Lake Shore Blvd. E.

Your view may be obstructed by scores of beachgoers all summer long, but on the off chance you land there on a quiet night, the sunset is seriously tearjerking.

Writer's Room at the Park Hyatt

This Yorkville hotel at 4 Avenue Rd. is recognized as one of the most prestigious in the city, so it's only fair that its well-to-do clientele get treated to a one-of-a-kind view from the hotel's opulent rooftop bar.

Here, you can gaze out and get treated to views of the ROM, University of Toronto, and even Queen's Park. How's that for elite?

Terroni on Yonge

We'll say it: Summerhill and Rosedale are some of the prettiest neighbourhoods in the city. It's for that exact reason that the Rosedale location of this Italian chain — found at 1095 Yonge St. — boasts a particularly attractive rooftop patio.

You'll be treated to sights of tree-lined streets, the Scrivener Square clocktower (now an LCBO) and historic properties to boot while you twirl up a forkful of spaghetti.

BlueBlood Steakhouse

Casa Loma is the closest thing Toronto has to an actual castle, and luckily, it's also home to an uber-luxe steakhouse that allows you to dine right in the property's actual gardens.

Whether you're dining inside and looking out to the immaculately manicured grounds or dining outside and looking up at the towering castle walls, you're guaranteed a feast for the eyes and the taste buds at 1 Austin Terrace.