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TastyPals TeamOur take on DeSotos Eatery
Jun 5, 2026
9.0
Editorial review
The kind of meal that reminds you why going out is worth it. High marks across the board.
Restaurant
DeSotos Eatery
DeSotos Eatery is one of the best neighborhood restaurants in Toronto for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in St. Clair West.
DeSotos Eatery is a neighborhood restaurant in St. Clair West in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Fresh Steamed Mussels and Grilled Calamari also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Rating (Google) 9.0
940 reviews
Toronto
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9.0
Rating
Based on 940 reviews
Best used for
dinner
Price and pace
Budget-friendly
Neighborhood
St. Clair West · 1079 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1A6, Canada
Price
Budget-friendly
Google rating
9.0 from 940 reviews
Address
St. Clair West | 1079 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1A6, Canada
What to order
Signature dishes at DeSotos Eatery
Fresh Steamed Mussels
Choose from three delicious styles: classic White Wine, Tangy Tomato sauce, or fragrant Thai Curry
Grilled Calamari
Perfectly seasoned and charred, served in an olive oil and herbs dressing
Hearty Seafood Stew
Hearty blend of the day's freshest catch simmered in a rich, savory broth
Penne a la Vodka
House-made velvety tomato cream sauce with just the right amount of kick
Philly Steak Sandwich
Tender sliced steak, sautéed mushrooms & onions, melted cheese & fresh bruschetta on a perfectly toasted baguette
Why go
What makes DeSotos Eatery worth the move
DeSotos Eatery is a strong neighborhood option in St. Clair West in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Fresh Steamed Mussels and Grilled Calamari also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 940 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.0 from 940 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner
Style
Neighborhood in St. Clair West
Spend
Budget-friendly
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.0 from 940 reviews
Price point: $
Popular dishes: Fresh Steamed Mussels, Grilled Calamari, Hearty Seafood Stew
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 1079 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1A6, Canada
- Price
- $
- TastyPals score
- Unavailable
- Google rating
- 9.0 (940 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Neighborhood
- Neighborhood
- St. Clair West
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9.0 from 940 reviews
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