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The Best Steak Frites in Toronto

Christine Peddie

2 years ago

For the best steak frites in the city, this list has all the intel you need. From break-the-bank luxe to homey, satisfying takes, there’s a steak frites here for whatever your night demands. A timeless classic for a reason, steak frites is a meal that’s simultaneously simple and grand. Order a special bottle and feel like you’re at your favourite bistro, whether in Toronto or on the other side of the pond.

18

72 Ossington Ave

Union

Inspired by the classic Parisian bistro, this neighbourhood restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients in their Canadian-French menu.

17

100 Front St W

Reign Restaurant

Located inside Toronto's historic luxury hotel, Reign Restaurant pays tribute to the landmark through Canadian-inspired cooking with a touch of French mastery. Using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, Reign Restaurant is a living celebration of the riches in Canada.

16

100 Simcoe St C111

Michael's On Simcoe

Featuring an in-house butchery, Italian-style aged steaks, inventive cocktails and an extensive wine list, this family run steakhouse offers an unparalleled fine dining experience.

15

592 Sherbourne St

Maison Selby

Located in the 136 year-old C. H. Gooderham House, this French-inspired bistro celebrates timeless French dishes such as Tuna Niçoise Salad and Coq au Vin with a modern twist.

14

325 Bay St

Louix Louis

13

892 Queen St W

Le Swan

Art-deco French diner offering bistro classics, comfort food fare and French wine.

12

492 Queen St W

La Palette

French bistro favourites prepared in an open kitchen and paired with a large selection of small-batch, organic and biodynamic wines.

11

924 Queen St W

Jules Bistro

Southern French cuisine served in a 3 course prix-fixe menu.

10

12 Brant St

Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse

Caesar salads prepared tableside and an impressive selection house-aged steaks are the highlight of this elegant, high-end King West steakhouse.

9

3277 Bloor St W

Harry's Steak House

Harry's Steak House pays homage to Harry Barberian and his original steakhouse of the same name. The 60-seat restaurant boasts a smouldering sugar maple charcoal grill, brass-adorned bar and decorative horns, giving the space an Old Hollywood Western vibe.

8

1190 Dundas St E

Gare De L'Est Brasserie

Located in the heart of Toronto's up and coming Leslieville, Gare de L'est Brasserie celebrates traditional Parisian dining through staple French dishes, including Croque Monsieur, steak frites and steak tartare, paired with a fine selection of French wines.

7

130 Ossington Ave

Cote De Boeuf

Small, warm stop for farm-sourced meats, French-inspired cheeses plus oysters, wine & beer.

6

35 Tank House Lane

Cluny Bistro

Cluny is a not-so-typical French bistro and boulangerie, inspired by France's modern food movement. The non-pretentious, scratch kitchen menu features elevated bistro favourites, paired with a curated wine list with nearly 200 bottles, has been recognized by the Wine Spectator...

5

60 Yorkville Ave

Cafe Boulud

Located inside the Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville, the French Brasserie features a seasonally changing menu that highlights both bistro classics and contemporary dishes inspired by Chef Daniel Boulud's family meals in Lyon.

4

3250 Bloor St W Unit 126

Black Angus Steakhouse

One of the first restaurants to introduce Angus beef in Canada, Black Angus Steakhouse made its debut to The Kingsway community in 1964. The restaurant has served generations of families and friends before moving to their newer, more spacious location at the corner of Bloor St...

3

4 Front St E

Biff's Bistro

Part of hospitality conglomerate, Oliver and Bonacini, this modern French restaurant serves up traditional French bistro favourites including steak tartare, duck confit and steak frites. Located in the heart of downtown, Biff's Bistro boasts a vibrant streetside terrace remini...

2

18 King St E

Beerbistro

Specializing in food paired with, cooked with and inspired by beer, Beerbistro houses 22 rotating tap beers and over 100 bottled varietals. The beer-tinged menu features bar food favourites including, buffalo wings, beer-broth steamed mussels and their favourite Belgian frites.

1

7 Elm St

Barberian's Steak House

Celebrating over 60 years in Toronto, this second-generation steakhouse remains one of Toronto's most esteemed restaurants. With premium cuts of steak, a stunning wine cellar that houses over 15,000 bottles of wine from all over the world and original paintings from the renown...

Guides / Spots

2 years ago

The Best Steak Frites in Toronto

Christine Peddie

18

72 Ossington Ave

Union

              Inspired by the classic Parisian bistro, this neighbourhood restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients in their Canadian-French menu.

17

100 Front St W

Reign Restaurant

              Located inside Toronto's historic luxury hotel, Reign Restaurant pays tribute to the landmark through Canadian-inspired cooking with a touch of French mastery. Using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, Reign Restaurant is a living celebration of the riches in Canada.

16

100 Simcoe St C111

Michael's On Simcoe

              Featuring an in-house butchery, Italian-style aged steaks, inventive cocktails and an extensive wine list, this family run steakhouse offers an unparalleled fine dining experience.

15

592 Sherbourne St

Maison Selby

              Located in the 136 year-old C. H. Gooderham House, this French-inspired bistro celebrates timeless French dishes such as Tuna Niçoise Salad and Coq au Vin with a modern twist.

14

325 Bay St

Louix Louis

13

892 Queen St W

Le Swan

              Art-deco French diner offering bistro classics, comfort food fare and French wine.

12

492 Queen St W

La Palette

              French bistro favourites prepared in an open kitchen and paired with a large selection of small-batch, organic and biodynamic wines.

11

924 Queen St W

Jules Bistro

Southern French cuisine served in a 3 course prix-fixe menu.

10

12 Brant St

Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse

              Caesar salads prepared tableside and an impressive selection house-aged steaks are the highlight of this elegant, high-end King West steakhouse.

9

3277 Bloor St W

Harry's Steak House

              Harry's Steak House pays homage to Harry Barberian and his original steakhouse of the same name. The 60-seat restaurant boasts a smouldering sugar maple charcoal grill, brass-adorned bar and decorative horns, giving the space an Old Hollywood Western vibe.

8

1190 Dundas St E

Gare De L'Est Brasserie

              Located in the heart of Toronto's up and coming Leslieville, Gare de L'est Brasserie celebrates traditional Parisian dining through staple French dishes, including Croque Monsieur, steak frites and steak tartare, paired with a fine selection of French wines.

7

130 Ossington Ave

Cote De Boeuf

              Small, warm stop for farm-sourced meats, French-inspired cheeses plus oysters, wine & beer.

6

35 Tank House Lane

Cluny Bistro

              Cluny is a not-so-typical French bistro and boulangerie, inspired by France's modern food movement. The non-pretentious, scratch kitchen menu features elevated bistro favourites, paired with a curated wine list with nearly 200 bottles, has been recognized by the Wine Spectator...

5

60 Yorkville Ave

Cafe Boulud

              Located inside the Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville, the French Brasserie features a seasonally changing menu that highlights both bistro classics and contemporary dishes inspired by Chef Daniel Boulud's family meals in Lyon.

4

3250 Bloor St W Unit 126

Black Angus Steakhouse

              One of the first restaurants to introduce Angus beef in Canada, Black Angus Steakhouse made its debut to The Kingsway community in 1964. The restaurant has served generations of families and friends before moving to their newer, more spacious location at the corner of Bloor St...

3

4 Front St E

Biff's Bistro

              Part of hospitality conglomerate, Oliver and Bonacini, this modern French restaurant serves up traditional French bistro favourites including steak tartare, duck confit and steak frites. Located in the heart of downtown, Biff's Bistro boasts a vibrant streetside terrace remini...

2

18 King St E

Beerbistro

              Specializing in food paired with, cooked with and inspired by beer, Beerbistro houses 22 rotating tap beers and over 100 bottled varietals. The beer-tinged menu features bar food favourites including, buffalo wings, beer-broth steamed mussels and their favourite Belgian frites.

1

7 Elm St

Barberian's Steak House

              Celebrating over 60 years in Toronto, this second-generation steakhouse remains one of Toronto's most esteemed restaurants. With premium cuts of steak, a stunning wine cellar that houses over 15,000 bottles of wine from all over the world and original paintings from the renown...

We’ll see you in there.

Christine Peddie

2 years ago

18 72 Ossington Ave Union

17 100 Front St W Reign Restaurant

16 100 Simcoe St C111 Michael's On Simcoe

15 592 Sherbourne St Maison Selby

14 325 Bay St Louix Louis

13 892 Queen St W Le Swan

12 492 Queen St W La Palette

11 924 Queen St W Jules Bistro

10 12 Brant St Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse

9 3277 Bloor St W Harry's Steak House

8 1190 Dundas St E Gare De L'Est Brasserie

7 130 Ossington Ave Cote De Boeuf

6 35 Tank House Lane Cluny Bistro

5 60 Yorkville Ave Cafe Boulud

4 3250 Bloor St W Unit 126 Black Angus Steakhouse

3 4 Front St E Biff's Bistro

2 18 King St E Beerbistro

1 7 Elm St Barberian's Steak House

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18

72 Ossington Ave

Union

17

100 Front St W

Reign Restaurant

16

100 Simcoe St C111

Michael's On Simcoe

15

592 Sherbourne St

Maison Selby

14

325 Bay St

Louix Louis

13

892 Queen St W

Le Swan

12

492 Queen St W

La Palette

11

924 Queen St W

Jules Bistro

10

12 Brant St

Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse

9

3277 Bloor St W

Harry's Steak House

8

1190 Dundas St E

Gare De L'Est Brasserie

7

130 Ossington Ave

Cote De Boeuf

6

35 Tank House Lane

Cluny Bistro

5

60 Yorkville Ave

Cafe Boulud

4

3250 Bloor St W Unit 126

Black Angus Steakhouse

3

4 Front St E

Biff's Bistro

2

18 King St E

Beerbistro

1

7 Elm St

Barberian's Steak House