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 Classy yet casual |
7 Elm Street Toronto, ON M5G 1H1 Canada +1 416 597 0335 http://www.barberians.com/ |
Set in a historic 1860 house in the busy Dundas and Yonge area, this classy yet casual steakhouse serves as an eclectic dining spot for families, sports fans, athletes and CEOs. The decor matches the ambience with a wood bar and panelling and dark-wine coloured accents topped off by impeccable service. Specialties of the house include Rib and Salmon Steaks. A late-night (post-10pm) menu features such delicacies as Cheese Fondue, Baked Alaska, Grand Marnier Soufflé and Crepes Suzette. Wine lovers have a choice of more than 800 wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baby back ribs to die for |
216 Yonge Street (Eaton Centre) Toronto, ON M5B 1N5 Canada +1 416 593 9667 http://www.batonrougerestauran... |
The first Toronto sighting of a five-restaurant chain out of Montreal, this self-styled "upscale bar and grill" features some of the best Baby Back Ribs with French Fries in the city - not to mention the juicy steaks for those with larger appetites. Located in the Eaton Centre with an entrance on Yonge, this restaurant caters to the passing crowd and to those looking for a special place to spend an evening. Aside from the Baby Back Ribs, the menu includes Canadian Prime Beef, and appetizers such as Louisiana Spinach Dip. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Canadian game cuisine |
370 King Street West Holiday Inn On King Toronto, ON M5V 1J9 Canada +1 416 595 2525 http://www.hiok.com/ |
If you are looking for something a little off the beaten track, here's your place. This restaurant, located in the Holiday Inn On King and close to the SkyDome and Metro Toronto Convention Centre, offers a true taste of the north with its game cuisine; for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu weaves Canadian game and traditional home cooking. Dishes include French Canadian Pea Soup, Newfoundland Clam Chowder, and Smoked Breast of Lake Duck. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A floating banquet hall |
1 Queens Quay W Captain John's Pier Toronto, ON M5J 2H1 Canada +1 416 363 6062 http://www.captainjohns.ca |
Located at the foot of Yonge Street, this floating restaurant started life as an Adriatic liner before steaming into Toronto Harbour from the former republic of Yugoslavia. Now it's an upscale family-style eatery offering seafood and steak to tourists and locals alike. The menu includes all the classic seafood platters—from Alaskan king crab and shark steak to shrimp a la scampi and lobster tail. A Sunday brunch is available from 10:30a-3p. Nearby attractions include the Harbourfront Centre, and Hockey Hall of Fame. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The place for steak |
26 Alexander Street Toronto, ON M4Y 1B4 Canada +1 416 924 8697 / +1 416 924 8558 http://carmans.sites.toronto.com/ |
If you're looking for a great steak, this restaurant east of Yonge has your fix. Voted "One of the three best restaurants in downtown Toronto" by the New York Times, this once exclusive club has been serving customers for almost 50 years and features smart, casual dining in an elegant environment. If there's anything else on the menu, no one has noticed. Steaks such as Filet Mignon, Sirloin, and Rib-eye are one pound apiece, drenched in garlic, seared crispy on the outside, and pink and juicy on the inside. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trendy surf and turf |
513 Danforth Avenue At Broadview Avenue Toronto, ON M4K 1P5 Canada +1 416 465 1751 http://www.lolitaslust.ca/chin... |
Located on the Danforth upstairs from Lolita's Lust (same owner), this surf and turf restaurant offers customers top-notch food and exceptional service. In fact, you'll leave feeling as if the staff has spent the evening pampering only you. There's a lived-in look to the furniture, giving this space a homey feel. The menu is quite small - five meat, four fish, one fowl. But the beef is top-quality and the seafood fresh. As well, the chef adds a touch of Asian flair to each dish (tandoori grouper, for example). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively place for fun |
220 Yonge St (at Dundas Street) Toronto, ON M5B 3H7 Canada +1 416 598 4454 http://www.citygrill.ca/ |
Located in the Toronto Eaton Centre shopping mall and overlooking Trinity Square, this restaurant definitely lives up to its name, offering grilled fish, steaks, chicken and salads. For the shoppers in the crowd, a good place to stop for a bite before resuming the battle. It's a wild and vibrant room, full of high energy and good spirits. The menu is mostly bistro-style with offerings such as City Grill Greek salad (CAD9.95), homestyle meatloaf (CAD10.95), and grilled vegetable pizza (CAD9.95). Unique is their one-price wine list and the strictly Canadian beer policy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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40 years of satisfied customers |
73 King Street East (at Church Street) Toronto, ON M5C 1G3 Canada +1 416 362 4342 http://www.cyranos.ca/ |
In existence for more than 40 years and located since its opening in the very competitive Yonge and King area, this restaurant has done extremely well adapting to the ever-changing needs of its clientele. The restaurant attracts businesspeople, professionals, and the theatre crowd. It also acts as a neighbourhood dining spot with a loyal clientele, some of whom have been patrons since it opened in 1959! The menu has a great meat selection of house specialties including BBQ Back Ribs, Baked Oysters, Rib Steaks and Rack of Lamb. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A carnivore's delight |
60 Harbour St (at Bay Street) Toronto, ON M5J 1B7 Canada +1 416 777 2111 http://www.harboursixty.com/ |
Located on the plush premises of the Toronto Harbour Commission Building, this is one place that's definitely pricey and you might have to break the piggy bank. But where else are you going to rub shoulders with cabinet ministers, high-tech moguls and the elite of the power structure? It's a carnivore's delight with the thickest, juiciest steak in North America. But chef Bruce Kowalchuk also offers roasted Cornish hen (CAD22.95), Washington State lamb chops (CAD45) and Ahi tuna (CAD28.50). To wash it down, there's an 18-page wine list. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Walls of fame |
1544 Bayview Ave (At Belsize) Toronto, ON M4G 3B6 Canada +1 416 932 0655 http://www.mcsorleys.ca/ |
If Elvis were a sports fan, this Leaside area bar would be Graceland. Every inch of wall space is splattered with jerseys, pictures, tributes and caricatures of every athlete who ever laced up a pair. With a theme park like this, there might be a tendency to let the food slide. It's definitely not the case here, with both food and service as good as you'll find in any pub setting. The menu features offerings such as Old Man McSorley's cut prime rib and the Bayview Burger—cooked to order (CAD3.99). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steaks in style |
4 Avenue Road at Prince Arthur Park Hyatt Hotel Toronto, ON M5R 2E8 Canada +1 416 925 0648 http://www.mortons.com/website... |
After a day of discovery at the Royal Ontario Museum, Queen's Park and the Annex area, take a walk around the block to this popular Park Hyatt Hotel steakhouse that combines the comfortable with the classy. Surrounded by dark wood, rich leathers, and crisp white linens, a waiter details the menu by displaying the actual ingredients. If the appetite is there, order the house specialty, a 24-oz Porterhouse Steak - a mouthwatering delight. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Brunch under glass |
507 Parliament Street Toronto, ON M4X 1P3 Canada +1 416 962 8190 http://peartree.sites.toronto.... |
Located in the east end of Old Cabbagetown, this restaurant offers an eclectic, wide-ranging menu anchored by steak and seafood. There's also an excellent brunch and lunch menu at affordable prices. Brunch includes the house specialty Creole Eggs: poached eggs in a Creole sauce accompanied by rice and fresh fruit. The dinner menu offers everything from Chicken Teriyaki and Vegetable Fusilli to Cajun Jump Fry and Grilled Atlantic Salmon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lush Green Garden |
102 Lakeshore Ave Ward's Island Toronto, ON M5J 1X9 Canada +1 416 203 2152 http://rectorycafe.com/Home/ta... |
Minutes from Ward's Island ferry dock, nestled in a lagoon and Lake Ontario, Rectory Cafe is a cozy retreat for a memorable dining experience. The menu offers a variety of scrumptious dishes, refreshing beverages, and delicate desserts. If you are looking for a romantic candlelight dinner or to relax with friends, The Rectory is the place to do all that and more. The Rectory Cafe can also cater and holds private parties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic Dining |
1164 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M4W 2L9 Canada +1 416 923 3122 http://www.rosedalediner.com/ |
Located in Rosedale on Yonge north of Davenport, this diner has remained a neighbourhood favourite for 20 years. The secret is an eclectic menu, generous portions, and cheerful service that attracts locals and out-of-towners. The menu ranges from genuine Israeli to Cal-Ital. Starters include Calamari Piccante with lemon and caper aioli, while dinner main courses are headed by a renowned Grilled Certified Angus Striploin. Brunch, served on weekends, is a house specialty. Six wines by the glass include a 1997 Tortoise Creek Syrah. See website for more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thick and juicy |
145 Richmond Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2L2 Canada +1 416 955 1455 / +1 800 544 0808 (Toll Free) http://www.ruthschris-toronto.... |
When Ruth Fertel mortgaged her home in 1965 to buy the 'best little steakhouse in New Orleans' and added her name to the original Chris, nobody could have envisioned some 66 locations North America-wide. Toronto's version, located within the Hilton Hotel, offers a gentlemen's club atmosphere with seating for 200 divided into five separate clubrooms, including cigar and wine lounges. Steaks on offer range from the Petit Filet to the astounding T-bone; and that's before side dishes! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steaks and style |
1397 Yonge St (At Roselawn) Toronto, ON M4T 1Y4 Canada +1 416 924 8366 |
With crisp white linens, high-back chairs, and dark wooden walls, you're sure to dine in style at this midtown, family-owned steakhouse, in business since 1961 in the Yonge-St Clair area. Thanks to the owner's hands-on approach, the steaks here are tender, ideally spiced and broiled exactly as ordered, be it the New York cut (CAD27.95) or the filet mignon (CAD26.95). There's no skimping on trimmings here: fried mushrooms in butter, a baked potato and a generous chef salad. Attentive staff members serve a variety of wines in both bottle and glass. Downstairs features wonderful greasy-spoon standards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Classy and eclectic |
253 Yonge St (At Dundas) Toronto, ON M5B 1N8 Canada +1 416 214 0416 http://www.superiorrestaurant.com |
Set in an 1868 building along the Yonge and Dundas strip, this restaurant definitely lives up to its name. The current incarnation, following in the footsteps of the previous Superior which made its home here from 1943-72, has only been around since 1996—even though it looks as if it's been around since the 1950s. The cuisine is eclectic, ranging from pasta (Chicken and Fennel Cannelloni, CAD16.95) to grilled veal rib eye steak with a caramelized shallot sauce (CAD24.95). The extremely popular business lunch menu offers a tempting sandwich menu (Cubano, with barbecued pork, avocado and plantain, CAD11.95). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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