Where to Eat Near the Budweiser Stage (2025)
Looking for places to eat near the Budweiser Stage? You’re in the right place. I enjoy having a nice meal as a part of a night out, and was recently looking for restaurants within walking distance of the Budweiser stage.
While there aren’t a lot of options in the immediate vicinity, there are several places to eat if you’re willing to drive 5-15 minutes or walk about 10- 20 minutes.
There are also food options located right inside Ontario Place by the stage as well – only food trucks, selling fast food.
So whether you’re looking for quick food to grab and go, or a fancier sit-down affair, there are several restaurants and food options within walking distance Budweiser for you to consider.
So, let’s jump in -the best places to eat near the Budweiser Stage
Good to Know: If you want to eat at a restaurant near Budweiser Stage before a concert, I highly recommend you make a reservation at least a few days in advance of the show. We were surprised how fast the restaurants filled up, even on a Wednesday night as lots of people want to have a sit-down meal before the show.
The Closest Restaurants to the Budweiser Stage
If you are looking for a decent sit-down meal before your concert, then these restaurants are worth considering if you don’t want to have to walk much further.
1. Roses Cocina
111 Princes’ Blvd 2nd floor, Toronto, ON
Walking distance to Budweiser Stage: 10 minutes
Roses Cocina serves Italian food just a short 10-minute walk from the Budweiser Stage. Rated 4.2/5 on Google, and from the lake views, you can’t go wrong. While there are no vegetarian options on the menu, there is a vegetarian dish you can order if you ask in advance.
- ❌Reserve a table online
- ✅Eat in
- ✅Vegetarian options
- ❌Vegan options
- ✅ Gluten-free options
- ✅ Kids meal
2. Acqua Supper Club
50 Prince Edward Island Crescent, Toronto, ON
Walking distance to Budweiser Stage: 11 mins
The Acqua Supper Club is another Italian option close to the Budweiser stage, with views of the lake. Its perfect if you want to sit down for a more casual, but nice affair.
Its located right on the CNE Exhibition grounds, just a short walk from the Budweiser Stage. The portions are large, and delicious. There are thing-crust pastas, pizzas, soups, salads, seafood and charcuterie boards. The best way to get in touch is online.
- ✅Reserve a table online
- ✅Eat in
- ✅Vegetarian options
- ❌Vegan options
- ✅ Gluten-free options
- ❌Kids meal
Places to Eat Near Budweiser Stage: Liberty Village
Liberty Village is a neighbourhood with a lot of restaurant options about a 20 minute walk from the Budweiser Stage.
So if you do choose a restaurant in this neighbourhood, you’ll need to account for the time it takes to walk to the stage afterwards.
Conveniently Liberty Village is where the GO-Train lets you off if you come from Union Station.
You can take the GO-Train or the TTC to Liberty Village from Union Station, which connects you to cities all around Southern Ontario.
So, if you’re looking for a nice sit-down meal at a well-rated restaurant, I would consider restaurants in Liberty Village.
Here are the restaurants within walking distance to Budweiser Stage that I’d recommend:
Don’t walk to walk? Scroll through to see what food options (food trucks) you can find just outside of the Budweiser stage
1. LOCAL Public Eatery Liberty Village
171 E Liberty St #100, Toronto, ON
Walking distance to Budweiser stage: 18 minutes
The public eatery in Liberty Village has a great ambiance both inside, and on their outdoor patio in the warmer months. They have a variety of food – appetizers, salads, burgers and handhelds, ramen, fish and chips, steak and fries, and of course desserts.
- ✅Reserve a table online
- ✅Eat in
- ✅Vegetarian options
- ✅Vegan options
- ✅ Gluten-free options
- ❌Kids meal
2. Brazen Head Irish Pub
165 E Liberty St 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON
Walking distance from Budweiser stage: 20 minutes
Brazen Head Irish Pub serves all your favourite Irish comfort foods, as well as some Asian fusion options as well. They have a nice indoor seating area, and a well-shaded patio to enjoy in the warm months.
- ✅Reserve a table online
- ✅Eat in
- ✅Vegetarian options
- ✅Vegan options
- ✅ Gluten-free options
- ❌Kids meal
3. Kinton Ramen
153 Liberty St, Toronto, ON
Walking distance from Budweiser: 22 minutes
Kinton Ramen in Liberty Village serves a few different types of ramen, as well as gyozas. Their ramen comes in options of chicken, beef or pork, or vegetarian (made with tofu.)
They serve pop as a beverage. Its a short, basic menu, but it’s well rated, and has delicious food!
- ✅Reserve a table online
- ✅Eat in
- ✅Vegetarian options
- ✅Vegan options
- ✅ Gluten-free options
- ✅Kids meal
4. Chiang Mai Thai
171 E Liberty St Unit 144, Toronto, ON
Walking distance from Budweiser: 19 minutes
Chiang Mai Thai offers mostly indoor, but also some outdoor seating in the heart of Liberty Village. We eat here every time we see a show at the Budweiser stage.
If you’re looking for a more upscale Asian cuisine experience, then I’d highly recommend this place. Their dishes were delicious, and nourishing, and they have good service too.
Good to Know: Chiang Mai Thai is a part of a chain of 2-3 other Chiang Mai Thais, so if you reserve online, just be sure to pick the “Liberty Village” location.
- ✅Reserve a table online
- ✅Eat in
- ✅Vegetarian options
- ✅Vegan options
- ✅ Gluten-free options
- ❌Kids meal
5. Impact Kitchen
122 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
Walking distance from Budweiser: 18 minutes
If you’re looking for the healthiest option, then Impact Kitchen is the place to go. Whether you want organic nourishing vegan, gluten-free or paleo options, or grass-fed meat, then Impact Kitchen has high-quality options on the menu.
Impact Kitchen is known for the breakfasts and lunches, but they’re open until 9pm and have a few dinner options: burgers, power bowls, soups and stews.
They also have desserts that are raw, vegan, paleo or gluten-free.
- ❌Reserve a table online
- ✅Eat in
- ✅Vegetarian options
- ✅Vegan options
- ✅ Gluten-free options
- ❌Kids meal
6. INJapan Japanese Restaurant
124 Atlantic Avenue, Toronto, ON
Walking distance from Budweiser: 19 minutes
All of your favourite Japanese delights are found here – maki rolls, sashimi, bento box, as well as a variety of different noodle soups.
- ❌Reserve a table online
- ✅Eat in
- ✅Vegetarian options
- ✅Vegan options
- ✅ Gluten-free options
- ❌Kids meal
7. CafFino Italian Cuisine
1185 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Walking distance from Budweiser: 19 minutes
CafFino in an Italian fine dining in Liberty Village that serves all your Italian favourites – pasta, thin-crust pizzas, lasagnas, seafood and a variety of antipasti.
- ✅Reserve a table online
- ✅Eat in
- ✅Vegetarian options
- ✅Vegan options
- ✅ Gluten-free options
- ❌Kids meal
Places to Eat At the Budweiser Stage
If you’re not looking for a big sit-down meal, there are lots of options one you get to the old Ontario Place/Budweiser stage area. You’ll have to go through security to find most of them
When you get to the front of the security gate to get into Ontario Place where the Budweiser Stage is, there may be an ice cream truck or two just in front of the gate. You can grab something from one of those if you want, but if you wait until you’re past security, there will be even more options inside.
So, just don’t think that the food trucks by the gate are your last chance to eat for the evening – there are plenty of options inside.
Once we got to the area beside the Budweiser Stage, we were amazed by all the food trucks, and even the kiosks selling alcoholic drinks.
Since these are food trucks, there isn’t really a guarantee of which ones will be there every day. However, we were there recently (2023) on a Wednesday night, and there were at least 10-15 different food trucks.
Among the food trucks outside the Budweiser Stage, you can expect to find:
- Fast food options, such as burgers, hotdogs, fries and pizza
- Fried chicken
- Vegetarian and vegan options (I saw burgers and hotdogs that were vegan-friendly)
- Desserts; ice cream, slushies and doughnuts
- LOTS of alcohol options – we saw an ABSOUTE Vodka stand, Jim Beam, Mill Street Brewery, Corona and Budweiser
What you WILL NOT find at the Budweiser stage:
- organic, gourmet or healthy options
- fancy-sit down meals
If you are planning to eat at the Budweiser Stage, just be prepared for more casual, grab and go food. There are picnic tables to sit down at, but they get pretty full as it gets closer to the concert time.
We were not able to find a place to sit down. We saw many people just taking their food or alcohol to their seat to enjoy it there.
Where to Stay Near the Budweiser Stage
Another place to eat near the Budweiser Stage is a hotel you might be staying at, as many of them have restaurants on-site. Here are a few options.
- Hotel X Toronto by Liberty Village this hotel is just a 10 minute walk to the Budweiser stage, has a swimming pool, restaurants on-site and a free breakfast
- Sonder At The Liberty Sonder at the Liberty is a 22 minute walk to the Budweiser Stage, and has balconies where you can enjoy the views.
Staying overnight in the city? Read my post on the best breakfasts in Toronto
Places to Eat Near Budweiser: Union Station
Besides eating right at the Budweiser Stage, another option is to eat at the Union Station.
There’s a food court at the bottom of union station with lots of great options – ramen, Thai, Indian, Mexican, etc. There are also lots of restaurants within a 10 minute walk of Union Station.
To find out about restaurants within a 10 minute walk of Union Station, read my post on 7 great restaurants near Ripley’s Aquarium (which is right beside Union Station.) These restaurants are all suitable for a nice sit down meal before a show.
Places to Eat Near the Budweiser: FAQs
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about food options near the Budweiser Stage
Do they sell food at Budweiser Stage?
There are lots of food trucks at Ontario place after you pass security beside the Budweiser stage. There are fast food options such as pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos and fried chicken. There are also some dessert trucks that sell ice cream and other sweets, as well as kiosks where you can purchase alcohol. There are coolers, beer and spirts for sale to enjoy before or during the show.
Does Budweiser Stage take cash?
Most of the vendors outside the Budweiser Stage take cash. I recommend bringing a card as well, incase you spend more than you plan to. The food and alcohol, and even a bottle of water can get pretty expensive. Plus, there is some band clothing that you might find yourself wanting to purchase as well.
Places to Eat Near the Budweiser Stage: Conclusion
Watching concerts at the Budweiser Stage during summer nights in Toronto is a great experience. The outdoor concert environment is a great summer pastime, and from some seats, you have a view of the lit-up CN Tower in the distance. We’re lucky to have this gem in Toronto.
If you’re other great places to grab a meal in Toronto (not necessarily close to the Budweiser Stage) then one of my favourite places is the Kensington Market, Toronto’s ultimate foodie neighbourhood.
While there aren’t a lot of restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the Budweiser Stage, you have a lot of food options in or near the area. Whether you’re looking for a sit-down meal, or some casual grab-and-go, there are some places to eat near the Budweiser stage to suit what you’re looking for. Bon appétit, and enjoy the show!