About NBA Courtside Restaurant

NBA Courtside Restaurant is a 10,000 square foot, premium, sports-inspired dining experience that celebrates the NBA through custom art and décor. Featuring a globally inspired food and beverage program, the centrally located Toronto restaurant also includes a boutique NBA retail store and two patios along Toronto waterfront.

The restaurant’s dining rooms are designed to reflect the path of a player’s journey to becoming an NBA Champion:

The “Beginning” dining room incorporates elements from a player’s first exposure to basketball, on indoor and outdoor courts. Elements include brick walls, concrete, natural hardwood court tables, industrial lighting and photos of many well-known outdoor courts from around the world.

The “Court” area represents a player’s progression to draft hopeful. This area is the heart of the establishment featuring nine HD TVs including a 16 foot 4K video wall to catch all the action. Notable décor includes a shoe wall with rare and iconic autographed sneakers and tables cut from game-used NBA courts including the 2011, 2021 and 2022 NBA All-Star games.

Our “League” dining room features memorabilia, art and images associated with the NBA and the best basketball players in the world. Unique items in this space include custom hoop lighting, NBA-inspired artwork including a jersey quilt and moss wall, and highlights from the first NBA game in 1946 to the best 75 plays of all time.

Our “Champion” dining room reflects the ultimate achievement of every player, as they aspire to become an NBA Champion. Reserved for adult dining, the area is inspired by the Larry O’Brien Championship trophy and premium elements including plush velvet seats, brass table accents, gold fixtures, custom artwork including the 1 of 1 OG sketch of the Larry O’Brien trophy from non other then Victor Soloman or the famous 4 bounce shot sculpure.

Groups of up to 16 guests can enjoy our “All-Star” private dining room, inspired by the select group of NBA All-Stars. The centrepiece is a massive table cut from the 2022 NBA All-Star court (Cleveland, OH). If you are looking for outdoor dining, we also offer 2 large outdoor patios, featuring over 150 seats of patio for the sun seekers.

Culinary Ambassador:
Toronto-based chef Erica Karbelnik, who won Top Chef Canada Season 9 and Chopped Canada Season 3, serves as NBA Courtside Restaurant’s Culinary Ambassador and oversees the development of our globally inspired menu.

Location:
Located in Downtown Toronto at 15 Queens Quay East, on the waterfront just steps from all the major attractions. NBA Courtside Restaurant is family friendly and wheelchair accessible.