Guides / Spots

The Best Steak Frites in Toronto

Christine Peddie

11 months 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.

432 Wellington St W

Le Sélect Bistro

There’s something about the sight of a table laden with plates of hearty, recognizable food that gladdens the heart. It’s in the moment before you dig in, as your eyes wander from the moules frites to the steak au poivre, as they take in the loup de mer and settle on the carré...

1375 Dundas St W

Milou

During month 11 (or what feels like month 1100) of this pandemic, we could all afford to feel like we've been transported to Europe for an afternoon. One of Toronto's newest bistros fits the bill perfectly with their charming space, French-inspired fare and soon enough, a pati...

1198 Queen St W

J’s Steak Frites

Photographs by Keessa Lynch Of all the ways people have described West Queen West, "Parisian" probably isn't the most common. Still, peering through the antique, steel-framed windows from J's Steak Frites' romantic room, enveloped by the aroma of grilled entrecôte and buoyed b...

72 Ossington Ave

Union

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

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.

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.

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.

325 Bay St

Louix Louis

892 Queen St W

Le Swan

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

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.

924 Queen St W

Jules Bistro

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

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.

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.

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.

130 Ossington Ave

Cote De Boeuf

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

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...

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.

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

11 months ago

The Best Steak Frites in Toronto

Christine Peddie

432 Wellington St W

Le Sélect Bistro

              There’s something about the sight of a table laden with plates of hearty, recognizable food that gladdens the heart. It’s in the moment before you dig in, as your eyes wander from the moules frites to the steak au poivre, as they take in the loup de mer and settle on the carré...

1375 Dundas St W

Milou

              During month 11 (or what feels like month 1100) of this pandemic, we could all afford to feel like we've been transported to Europe for an afternoon. One of Toronto's newest bistros fits the bill perfectly with their charming space, French-inspired fare and soon enough, a pati...

1198 Queen St W

J’s Steak Frites

              Photographs by Keessa Lynch Of all the ways people have described West Queen West, "Parisian" probably isn't the most common. Still, peering through the antique, steel-framed windows from J's Steak Frites' romantic room, enveloped by the aroma of grilled entrecôte and buoyed b...

72 Ossington Ave

Union

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

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.

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.

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.

325 Bay St

Louix Louis

892 Queen St W

Le Swan

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

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.

924 Queen St W

Jules Bistro

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

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.

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.

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.

130 Ossington Ave

Cote De Boeuf

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

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...

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.

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...

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Christine Peddie

11 months ago

432 Wellington St W Le Sélect Bistro

1375 Dundas St W Milou

1198 Queen St W J’s Steak Frites

72 Ossington Ave Union

100 Front St W Reign Restaurant

100 Simcoe St C111 Michael's On Simcoe

592 Sherbourne St Maison Selby

325 Bay St Louix Louis

892 Queen St W Le Swan

492 Queen St W La Palette

924 Queen St W Jules Bistro

12 Brant St Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse

3277 Bloor St W Harry's Steak House

1190 Dundas St E Gare De L'Est Brasserie

130 Ossington Ave Cote De Boeuf

35 Tank House Lane Cluny Bistro

60 Yorkville Ave Cafe Boulud

7 Elm St Barberian's Steak House

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432 Wellington St W

Le Sélect Bistro

1375 Dundas St W

Milou

1198 Queen St W

J’s Steak Frites

72 Ossington Ave

Union

100 Front St W

Reign Restaurant

100 Simcoe St C111

Michael's On Simcoe

592 Sherbourne St

Maison Selby

325 Bay St

Louix Louis

892 Queen St W

Le Swan

492 Queen St W

La Palette

924 Queen St W

Jules Bistro

12 Brant St

Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse

3277 Bloor St W

Harry's Steak House

1190 Dundas St E

Gare De L'Est Brasserie

130 Ossington Ave

Cote De Boeuf

35 Tank House Lane

Cluny Bistro

60 Yorkville Ave

Cafe Boulud

7 Elm St

Barberian's Steak House