Toronto's King West restaurant by Top Chef Canada winner Carl Heinrich. Elevated comfort food focusing on Ontario ingredients with famous Station Burger.
Richmond Station at 1 Richmond Street West in Toronto's Financial District opened in 2012 as the restaurant project of chef Carl Heinrich and his business partner Ryan Donovan following Heinrich's win on Top Chef Canada. The restaurant has maintained consistent popularity and critical respect in the years since, building an identity around honest Canadian comfort food made with Ontario ingredients and executed with a level of craft that elevates the familiar. The Station Burger — a single patty made from dry-aged Ontario beef, with classic accompaniments — is one of the best burgers in Toronto and the dish most associated with the restaurant's identity. The menu extends to fish and chips, charcuterie, and rotating seasonal mains that use whatever is best from Ontario's farmers and producers at any given time. The dining room is warm and casual, with exposed brick and a service culture that is attentive without ceremony. The location in the city core makes Richmond Station a natural choice for business lunches and weekday dinners, and the quality is reliable enough that it serves as a first-choice restaurant for many Toronto residents.
Signature dishes
- Station Burger — $24
- Fish & Chips — $26
Good to know
- Hours
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday-Friday, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday
- Reservations
- Recommended
Location
1 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3W4
43.6513, -79.3797 View on map
Highlights
- Chef Carl Heinrich's post-Top Chef Canada restaurant in the Toronto Financial District since 2012
- Station Burger — dry-aged Ontario beef — considered one of Toronto's finest burgers
- Elevated Ontario comfort food with a rotating seasonal menu based on local producers
- Warm, casual dining room with attentive service and no unnecessary formality
- Excellent weekday lunch destination in the city core
Tips for visiting
- The Station Burger is the signature dish — order it unless the seasonal menu has something extraordinary to offer
- Weekday lunch is a strong value proposition — the quality is identical to dinner at lower prices
- Book ahead for Friday and Saturday evening dinner; weekday evenings are often available with short notice
- The charcuterie board is an excellent starter when eating with a group
- The restaurant is a short walk from King and Queen subway stations
Accessibility
Richmond Station is at street level with step-free entry on Richmond Street West. The dining room has adequate spacing for guests using mobility aids. Accessible washrooms are available. The building is in a busy Financial District location with accessible TTC connections nearby.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is chef Carl Heinrich?
Carl Heinrich is a Toronto chef who won Top Chef Canada season 2 and opened Richmond Station with his business partner Ryan Donovan in 2012. The restaurant has become one of Toronto's most respected casual dining destinations.
What is the Station Burger?
The Station Burger is Richmond Station's signature dish — a single patty made from dry-aged Ontario beef, served with classic accompaniments. It is consistently cited as one of the best burgers in Toronto.
What type of food does Richmond Station serve?
Elevated Canadian comfort food focused on Ontario ingredients. The menu rotates seasonally and includes the Station Burger, fish and chips, charcuterie, and seasonal mains from local producers.
Is Richmond Station good for a business lunch?
Yes. The Financial District location, reliable quality, and warm but not overly formal atmosphere make it a popular choice for business lunches and client dinners in the city core.
Where is Richmond Station located?
Richmond Station is at 1 Richmond Street West in Toronto's Financial District, at the corner of Richmond and Yonge, easily accessible by TTC.