2 days Ago By Joey Reams
Queens Harbour , a new 23,000-square-foot dining destination nestled in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant waterfront area, is opening soon at 245 Queens Quay West (North Building). This concept is being introduced by experienced restaurateurs Kevin Jazexhi, Ali Badreddine, Iris Jazexhi, and Chef Robert Balint, according to a press release. These founders are from parts of the world where Mediterranean influences are strong, and they want to bring that ethos to Queens Harbour: cherishing family and friends over shared meals combined with hospitality that is so authentic and sincere, it feels like you’ve come home.
Customers can expect an interactive sushi bar, three unique cocktail bars, and Canada’s largest retractable rooftop patio. The new restaurant is scheduled to open in Spring 2025 , and the team is hiring for all positions. “Our brand is built on social dining, immersive experiences, and a vibrant atmosphere that transitions seamlessly from day to night, and we’re building an elite team to bring this vision to life,” according to the company’s website.
“We are currently hiring for all positions, from front-of-house hospitality professionals to culinary artists, mixologists, and leadership roles. If you are passionate about world-class service, innovation, and working with a breathtaking view every day, this is your opportunity.” Up-and-coming Chef Robert Balint has collaborated with local, world-class chef Julien Laffargue to create a combination of Mediterranean and Asian flavours they affectionately term MediterrAsian cuisine.
MediterrAsian food emerges when the jungles of Asia and the waters of the Mediterranean connect. Steeped in classical cooking techniques, both chefs are curating a menu specializing in mezzes for sharing, charcoal-grilled dishes, and a full raw and sushi bar. The impressive culinary program is complemented by handcrafted cocktails aimed to surprise and delight with fun and exciting textures and flavours.
Combining the eclectic food and beverage menus with a dynamic, multifaceted experience in distinctly different spaces throughout this 800-seat restaurant oasis by the water. With the largest restaurant retractable roof in the nation, multiple private dining spaces, an outdoor terrace, and three uniquely designed dining spaces with unparalleled views of the CN Tower, the Harbour, and Lake Ontario, this will be unlike any other dining destination in Toronto..
