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| - Disclaimer: I did not foot the bill for our dining experience, or even part of it, but I did see the total ($500+ for our party of 5), and I can understand why people think it is grossly over-priced.
I'm on the fence about it, and I will go right out and admit that's because I didn't have to pay $500 for it. If I did, well, no, let's not even think about that!
I'm a local of three years, having married a local, but have never been to the CN tower. But everyone in our party had been several times, so the consensus is to go in the early evening so you can see everything in daylight, and then watch the sunset, and leave after dark. I think that seeing the city lights at night was absolutely an incredible experience and I wouldn't trade it for only the daylight! But a mix of daylight, sunset, and night lights- I just might!
We made reservations (they are necessary) and requested a table by the window (recommended!) and boy was the experience incredible. Several times our table was just quiet as we watched the lights outside, because the entire restaurant rotates slowly so that you can get a full view of the city while you dine.
Most of the complaints in previous reviews were about the wait times and lines, but we didn't have any of that at either the restaurant or the tower itself (and we were there at dinner time, 6-9!), so I can't comment. In fact, the observation deck was completely empty when we went down after dinner.
And now for the food! I quite enjoyed my meal, but I know that other party members found it just "okay". What I did like was that they provide a completely separate vegetarian menu with easily made vegan items, so we had no headaches about ordering.
I really enjoyed myself, and as long as you don't go overboard on appetizers and desserts and drinks- the prices are okay (at least for vegetarians!). I certainly wouldn't mind coming again for a special occasion!
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