A staple on the menu of any respectable French bistro, steak tartare is a quintessential dish for classic French cuisine. A dish hard to imagine ever becoming passé, tartare is a resolute classic bound to excite any true gourmand who comes upon it on a menu. Served with charred bread or fries and traditionally accompanied by cornichons, capers, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and egg yolk -- the accoutrements are not limited to the classics. From shavings of black truffle, pickled mushrooms and horseradish aioli as innovative mix-ins, the possible riffs on the original are endless.
If you're searching for some of Toronto's best renditions on the classic, whether that be for dine-in or takeout -- these spots continue to serve excellent steak tartare, even amidst restaurants condensing their offerings.
Here's the best steak tartare in Toronto.
13
4 Front St E
Biff's Bistro
The steak tartare at this modern French restaurant in the Financial District comes with grainy mustard, cornichons and sourdough crisps.
12
492 Queen St W
La Palette
This relaxed, airy French bistro is notoriously known for serving horse tartare, but if you do not feel that adventurous try the beef or venison tartare.
11
4150 Yonge St
Auberge du Pommier
Part of the Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality Group, this upscale French restaurant in North York serves an elegant beef tartare with hand-cut beef striploin, chive emulsion, shimeji mushrooms, kohlrabi and horseradish.
10
35 Tank House Lane
Cluny Bistro
French bistro and boulangerie located in the Distillery District serves a Black Angus beef tartare with Cluny baguette and all the accoutrements.
9
181 Bathurst St
416 Snack Bar
Toronto's favourite snack bar, this tiny spot continues to dole out their famed steak tartare.
8
146 Ossington Ave
Paris Paris
A longstanding staple on the menu at this natural wine bar, Paris Paris knows how to execute a mouthwatering tartare. Accompanied by grilled sourdough, chives and an orange-hued yolk.
7
592 Sherbourne St
Maison Selby
Housed in the historic 136-year-old C.H. Gooderham House, this French bistro whips up a seriously photogenic tartare. Accompanied by grilled bread and traditional accompaniments, the quail egg and anchovy topper are a nice touch.
6
1118 Queen St E
Greta Solomon's Dining Room
Leslieville's intimate French restaurant offers a traditional steak tartare with mustard seeds, gherkins, aioli and horseradish.
5
1096 Queen St W
The Good Son - Queen
With locations in Queen West and Don Mills, The Good Son's eclectic menu includes a delicious steak tartare sprinkled with thinly sliced chives, topped with a soft-boiled quail egg and served with grilled sourdough.
4
60 Yorkville Ave
Cafe Boulud
Served table-side Parisian-style, Cafe Boulud serves their steak tartare old school with black truffle, quail egg yolks, crostini, gem lettuce and pickled shimeji mushrooms.
3
72 Ossington Ave
Union
An Ossington strip institution, Union serves a noteworthy tartare with habanero, bread and butter pickles, Dijon and charred bread.
2
1263 Queen St W
Le Phenix
What started as a pop-up after Parkdale's popular French restaurant Chantecler closed permanently following a fire, Le Phenix still serves an equally delicious tartare. Sprinkled with chives and served with baguette crisps and cornichons, this tartare is a must-try.
1
130 Ossington Ave
Cote De Boeuf
Ossington's go-to butcher, wine bar and restaurant for all things boeuf, of course, their tartare makes the list. Served with duck-fat toast or a side of fries, the tartare is nothing short of decadent.
A staple on the menu of any respectable French bistro, steak tartare is a quintessential dish for classic French cuisine. A dish hard to imagine ever becoming passé, tartare is a resolute classic bound to excite any true gourmand who comes upon it on a menu. Served with charred bread or fries and traditionally accompanied by cornichons, capers, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and egg yolk -- the accoutrements are not limited to the classics. From shavings of black truffle, pickled mushrooms and horseradish aioli as innovative mix-ins, the possible riffs on the original are endless.
If you're searching for some of Toronto's best renditions on the classic, whether that be for dine-in or takeout -- these spots continue to serve excellent steak tartare, even amidst restaurants condensing their offerings.
Here's the best steak tartare in Toronto.
13
4 Front St E
Biff's Bistro
The steak tartare at this modern French restaurant in the Financial District comes with grainy mustard, cornichons and sourdough crisps.
12
492 Queen St W
La Palette
This relaxed, airy French bistro is notoriously known for serving horse tartare, but if you do not feel that adventurous try the beef or venison tartare.
11
4150 Yonge St
Auberge du Pommier
Part of the Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality Group, this upscale French restaurant in North York serves an elegant beef tartare with hand-cut beef striploin, chive emulsion, shimeji mushrooms, kohlrabi and horseradish.
10
35 Tank House Lane
Cluny Bistro
French bistro and boulangerie located in the Distillery District serves a Black Angus beef tartare with Cluny baguette and all the accoutrements.
9
181 Bathurst St
416 Snack Bar
Toronto's favourite snack bar, this tiny spot continues to dole out their famed steak tartare.
8
146 Ossington Ave
Paris Paris
A longstanding staple on the menu at this natural wine bar, Paris Paris knows how to execute a mouthwatering tartare. Accompanied by grilled sourdough, chives and an orange-hued yolk.
7
592 Sherbourne St
Maison Selby
Housed in the historic 136-year-old C.H. Gooderham House, this French bistro whips up a seriously photogenic tartare. Accompanied by grilled bread and traditional accompaniments, the quail egg and anchovy topper are a nice touch.
6
1118 Queen St E
Greta Solomon's Dining Room
Leslieville's intimate French restaurant offers a traditional steak tartare with mustard seeds, gherkins, aioli and horseradish.
5
1096 Queen St W
The Good Son - Queen
With locations in Queen West and Don Mills, The Good Son's eclectic menu includes a delicious steak tartare sprinkled with thinly sliced chives, topped with a soft-boiled quail egg and served with grilled sourdough.
4
60 Yorkville Ave
Cafe Boulud
Served table-side Parisian-style, Cafe Boulud serves their steak tartare old school with black truffle, quail egg yolks, crostini, gem lettuce and pickled shimeji mushrooms.
3
72 Ossington Ave
Union
An Ossington strip institution, Union serves a noteworthy tartare with habanero, bread and butter pickles, Dijon and charred bread.
2
1263 Queen St W
Le Phenix
What started as a pop-up after Parkdale's popular French restaurant Chantecler closed permanently following a fire, Le Phenix still serves an equally delicious tartare. Sprinkled with chives and served with baguette crisps and cornichons, this tartare is a must-try.
1
130 Ossington Ave
Cote De Boeuf
Ossington's go-to butcher, wine bar and restaurant for all things boeuf, of course, their tartare makes the list. Served with duck-fat toast or a side of fries, the tartare is nothing short of decadent.
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