After hearing about some early growing pains, I purposely waited before visiting. But when Toronto Life hosted a special TL Insider dinner ($225 per person, inclusive of taxes and gratuities), curiosity won out. The prices listed below reflect the regular menu, though portions at the event were likely smaller than standard service. The evening began with a beef skewer ($31), featuring cubes of barbecued beef glazed in teriyaki and topped with plenty of chives. Unfortunately, consistency was an issue. Other guests raved about how tender theirs were, while mine arrived overcooked. It wasn't inedible, but it certainly wasn't tender. One of the restaurant's newer additions is its aged fish program, so I was eager to try the dry-aged salmon ($33). Listed as a "crudo," I expected delicate slices in a citrusy sauce, but it arrived as another skewer. The texture was undeniably smooth, with the dry aging removing any chewiness, but the salmon also developed a gaminess that lingered unpleasantly. A marinade or thinner slicing might help balance things out. I'm glad their signature Caesar salad ($24) remains excellent. It's beautifully balanced with acidity, savouriness, and thoughtful touches like buttery breadcrumbs and bacon bits that aren't rock hard. It's still one of the better Caesars in the city, though tableside preparation now costs an additional $10. Fans of tartare will likely appreciate the beef tartare ($41), which is prepared traditionally with minimally dressed hand-cut beef. Personally, I wanted more contrast in texture or flavour, though tartare has never been my go-to dish. I did appreciate the accompaniments of buttery crostini and gem lettuce leaves, which offered a lighter way to enjoy it. And for fans like me, don't worry their cheese bread puffs still make an appearance (along with their take home chocolate muffins). What continues to shine at Jacobs is the steak itself. The 40-day dry aged striploin was cooked beautifully, developing a crust that locked in the juices while maintaining tenderness despite being a leaner cut. The seasoning is more restrained, which allowed the volcanic sea salt and chimichurri on the side to actually enhance the beef rather than overwhelm it. The pecorino broccolini ($22) had me almost finishing off the plate and is such a nice accompaniment with the rich beef. The only disappointment was the duck fat fries ($21), which arrived lukewarm and slightly stale, likely a casualty of serving a packed dining room. Dessert ended the evening on a high note. The crème brulee ($21) was fantastic with visible vanilla bean specks throughout the silky custard. The sugar topping was thin and delicate, avoiding that overly sweet crunch some versions suffer from. Served alongside a sizeable chocolate biscotti and a fragrant orange shortbread cookie, it's easily large enough to share. With the expanded dining room, the front-of-house team has clearly grown as well. The staff is younger and fresher-faced, so any old-school steakhouse stuffiness has largely disappeared. More importantly, the service remains polished and attentive, and we were well taken care of throughout the evening. read more

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I made a reservation at Jacobs & Co to celebrate a family member's milestone birthday. The atmosphere in the restaurant is odd - some people are wearing T shirts and denim jackets while others are wearing suits and heels. It definitely leaned more casual. We ordered the tuna tartare, beet salad, Chef's Tasting (steak), 30 days aged 32 oz bone in ribeye, potatoes gratin, broccolini and wagyu fried rice. The best thing we ate that night was the complimentary bread - very similar to Yorkshire pudding. The wagyu fried rice was flavourful. The appetizers were mid and the Chef's Tasting steaks were ok albeit served lukewarm. The 30 days aged 32 oz bone in ribeye was extremely disappointing. It was very chewy and difficult to eat. Lots of fat and tough veins in the steak - it was not quality and definitely not worth $302. We didn't even eat half of it. Our server asked us if we wanted to pack it and we said no because it was disappointing and difficult to eat. He likely did not have training on how to respond as he completely ignored the comment, no apologies or further questions and cleared the rest of our table. It was really odd service for a highly rated steakhouse. I personally would not recommend Jacobs & Co and would not dine again here. read more

Overall, this is a decent steakhouse, suitable for those looking for a more substantial meal on a slightly larger budget. I ordered the steak as my main course this time. The cooking was well-controlled (it was cooked to my desired doneness), and the meat was tender and juicy. The seasoning was classic, without too many fancy touches, but consistent. This will be a plus if you prefer your beef cooked to its natural flavor. The side dishes and appetizers were decent, such as the salad and some small snacks--not bad, but not particularly impressive either. The focus seems to be on the main course. The ambiance is typical of a Western steakhouse, with slightly dim lighting, creating a formal yet relaxed atmosphere, suitable for dates or gatherings with friends. The service was also quite attentive and well-paced. Minor drawbacks: firstly, the prices are indeed quite high, making it feel more like an "occasion restaurant"; secondly, besides the steak, the other dishes weren't particularly memorable. In summary: If you're looking for a reliable steak, this is a good choice; however, if you're expecting something particularly amazing or great value, you might find it a little ordinary. read more

This is my first time going to the new Jacob and Co location. It is more convenient than the previous location and have underground parking. The decor is more modern than the old location. We ordered the bake scallop with salmon roe, 14oz ribeye, duck ragu pasta, and finish up with cheesecake. Bake scallop is a must appetizer to order, very fresh, and the salmon roe is a good combination. Ribeye is very good quality, tender and good pricing. Tables beside ours all ordered this ribeye. I personally like to have some pasta or risotto with the steak, so we ordered the duck ragu pasta because it is more special than mushroom risotto. Dessert is normal, nothing too special. From the menu, the chill seafood platter and hot seafood platter catch my eyes, it could be my choice next time! read more

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Celebrated a friend's birthday at Jacobs & Co Steakhouse. The steaks were flavorful and generously portioned, though I personally preferred the roasted chicken. Skip the tartare, it wasn't great, but the muffins were absolutely delicious! The blue cheese sauce was my favorite. Great spot for a special occasion. read more

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Came by for work lunch and wasn't disappointed. Service was amazing as the staff were all pros. Selected the fix price menu for lunch and for 50$ got app, main and side. The location as on 4th floor of cibc square. Sitting is roomy and comfortable. Lots of booths and washrooms are clean and nice. Would recommend for sure. read more

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We were so excited to go to the new location of Jacobs. Upon entering the venue, we were looking forward for a nice meal with excellent service. The staff were nice and made us feel welcome including a tour of the kitchen after food service was finished. However, there were a few hits and misses throughout the night. The bartender was nice enough to come over and replace one of the drinks that did not suit us. Bread came first followed by food which came promptly with Ceviche, Beef Tartar, and Baked Scallops. They were impressive with the scallops as the winner but we hoped that it was hot as it arrived lukewarm. We then moved on to Snow Pea Leaf, Duck Fat Fries, Potato Gratin, Wagyu Fried Rice, and Bone Marrow. The snow pea leaf dish was disappointing as it was either overcooked or it was not the best season for them. The fries and gratin were the best while the rice and marrow were really fatty. For the main, we shared the 60 Day house aged T Bone amongst the four of us cooked to medium rare. I think the group preferred less aged as some love the steak cooked to blue. We ended off the night with Monkey Bread as the dessert but it was disappointing from a taste and texture perspective. Before leaving, the staff gave us some coffee cake muffins which were amazing. Overall, service was good but there were slight misses in terms of clearing of plates. At times, the empty dishes were sitting for a while but other times, the staff were too eager to take them away before we finished. If they ask us first at the times when they were eager, it would have been a nice touch. Not sure when of if we will return but we will wait a while before then. Bill came to about $150+ per person. read more

Anthony was our server and he was fantastic! He suggested getting a few different things to share which was a great suggestion. They pre-sliced the steaks nicely for us so we could easily share. We got a filet and Wagyu. The sides are large and can be shared between 2 people. We really enjoyed the mashed potatoes. The starters are also shareable. So much beef tartare which was a great value for the price. We finished with the chocolate cherry cheese cake. Service was attentive and friendly, ambiance was wonderful, food was outstanding. Would definitely go back! read more

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Overpriced, overhyped - save your money. If you haven't been to a proper steakhouse outside of Toronto, Jacob's might seem impressive. If you have, this place will not. My girlfriend and I went for my birthday dinner at 8:30 pm. Everything started off fine. We ordered the Iberico jamon, beef tartare, and the Caesar salad made at the table (which, by the way, is an extra $10 just for the "tableside" show - $34 vs $24 if it's made in the kitchen). * The jamon was dry and tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. * The beef tartare was actually great, no complaints there. * The Caesar was terrible - aggressively bitter from way too much lemon. For the main, we ordered a 28 oz, 90-day aged bone-in ribeye with bone marrow. The bone marrow is an absolute avoid: you get almost no marrow and a pile of pointless salad on top to fill the plate. The steak itself came out rare when we clearly ordered medium rare. It also looked like it had not been tempered properly before cooking - the colour and texture looked almost like sashimi tuna. For a $300 steak, that is unacceptable. When I flagged it, instead of just owning the mistake, they tried to educate me on the type of meat, told me they do not use temp checkers, and asked if I wanted it "reheated" or "heated up." Why on earth would I want a reheated $300 steak? I said absolutely not, I wanted it done properly from scratch. They took the steak away and we then waited about 40 minutes for a new one. In that time, everything else on the table went cold. By the time the replacement steak arrived, it was 11 pm. We had arrived at 8:30. Birthday dinner completely dragged out and ruined. The overall attitude from the team made it worse. The staff felt under-educated, condescending, and frankly demeaning in how they handled everything, especially the manager (evening of the 6th December). For the prices they are charging, the combination of inconsistent food and that kind of attitude is laughable. You might be a big fish in Toronto, but globally you are tiny. I have eaten at some of the best restaurants around the world, and for what Jacob's charges, this was one of the worst experiences - the quality and service do not match the bill. Only positive note: JM Michael - thank you for your service. You were the bright spot of the evening. You deserve better. Total bill was $600+ no compensation no items strikes off for a terrible night. Avoid it. read more

Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for a team dinner because, well, Jacobs is a classic and usually hits (it was recently rated one of Canada's top steakhouses)... except this time, it didn't deliver to its quality level. It was the night of the Leafs playoffs and the staff must have gotten distracted because the steak was basically rare (we had asked for medium rare). But more on that later. We were a big group of 12 and therefore ordered a lot of food to share across the table. The warm seafood platter was interesting; it actually comes with some pasta to mix into all the delicious clam sauce. The beef tartare (not captured) was tasty - and I appreciated the lettuce wrap option - as was the salmon tartare. We definitely had to get the tableside caesar, and it was good as always - but was it always so salty?? The bacon felt like pure salt... Meanwhile, the parmesan mushroom risotto was indulgent and comforting. The steak came as the last part of our meal. The wagyu was good - it was fatty, delicious, and melted in our mouths. However, the porterhouse on my side of the table was completely rare on the inside. The meat was a dark red, and I had colleagues cut around it since it was so unappetizing. Since we had asked for medium rare, this was unacceptable. We returned it to the kitchen, where they gave it a meagre sear - but only the outside, so the inside remained stone cold and rare. We still love Jacobs and will go often, but this mishap was a bit of a disappointment. Perhaps the staff got lost in the heat of the hockey game (there were quite a few surrounding the big screen), but that's not an excuse... read more

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I've visited Jacobs & Co twice and both times had a great experience. The steak is extremely high quality, which is expected for the high price point. A must order is definitely the Caesar Salad - where they toss it table-side so the dressing is made dress and can be customized if dietary accommodations are needed. I also really, really like the beef tartare - its one of the best I've had and the portion is pretty big. We tried the A4 Kobe steak and it was really delicious. We also tried the tasting menu which comes with 4 cuts of 4oz steaks, which includes an A5 striploin which was even better than the Kobe! Note that their steaks don't automatically come with sides so we ordered a side of fries for the table as well as the bone marrow and they were both really good. Service is really good and very friendly and attentive. read more

Love the new venue! It's bright and airy and a welcome change to the original! They've introduced new food offerings including fresh seafood in addition to their traditional offerings. The popovers with garlic butter are always so incredible! The beet salad was adorned with honeycomb which was my favourite part. The sides of asparagus and mushrooms left more to be desired. I tried the bay scallops, which although delicious, I would've liked to be a bigger portion especially for the individual price. The tiger prawns were generous and a nice lighter option. Their selection of steaks is incredible and cooked to your liking. They've launched a new lunch menu as well, which is great for those looking for a new spot in the downtown core. The service was attentive and it was great to see so many familiar faces. There were a few glitches during service and dining, but to be expected as they had just opened. Overall a great experience! read more

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Definitely one of the better steakhouses that I have experienced. We had a wonderful night! Ambiance can be very romantic and good for group celebration. Every dish we had was seasoned and cooked perfectly. We were a party of 4 and we ate everything pictured! The mushroom risotto was one the best that I have ever had. Service was excellent; although they did charge us for a drink that we didn't order. The Burly Peach was a disappointment but the Jade Spring was surprisingly good and refreshing! So, get out of your comfort zone and try something new. Valet ($25) as well as street and parking garages are available. read more

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Jacobs is by far my favourite steakhouse in the city. I've been coming here for years, and it's consistently amazing. Not only do they serve the best steaks in Toronto, but the selection is unmatched. I came with my wife on New Year's, and we had an incredible meal from start to finish. The popover they start you with is always a treat, and the table-side caesar salad is a must-try. I opted for the chef's tasting of California-cut striploins, which was a fantastic experience. It was great to sample the Canadian Prime Angus, Australian Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu--all perfectly cooked and delicious. I love how they sear the steaks on the outside and leave the middle perfectly medium-rare. The steaks are also served with a beautiful selection of finishing salts, which is a nice touch. The duck fat fries were crispy perfection. My wife, who's vegetarian, also had a wonderful meal. She loved the beautiful jumbo shrimp cocktail and the mushroom risotto, which was rich and flavourful. The service is truly impeccable - attentive, knowledgeable, and just adds to the overall experience. Yes, it's pricey, but for me, it's worth the money when I'm looking to splurge on a really great quality steak and enjoy a nice meal out. read more

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Poker series always begin with a gathering of buds over huge slabs of beef. Research done, Jacobs and Co. the top pick. And... Toronto's best and it deserves the accolades. A classic, mid tier steakhouse with a top tier steak selection. From the decor to the steakhouse proper service, solid starters and sides all served in excess. Yes, they serve complementary popovers with compound butter and yes they are good but let's talk real food. While the warm seafood "tower", more like a bowl, was plenty good with a nice selection of properly cooked seafood swimming in a deep pool of white wine garlic butter, the standout starter is the bresaola. Well cured, air dried beef shaved thin, topped with fresh burrata, drizzled with olive oil and topped with a load of black truffle. The truffle's umami heightens that of the cured beef and brings out natural sweetness. Steaks have their own menu with hard to get offerings from around the world. The famed Spanish beef, uniquely flavored grass fed beef from Argentina to wagyu from the US, Australia, and Japan (F1, A4, A5 from various prefectures) and of course CANADIAN beef. Where appropriate, steaks are dry aged in house between 40 and 50 days. Straight to it, the Canada prime Hereford bone in ribeye (42oz) is outstanding. Grass fed, dry aged 45 days, bleu cheese funk and nuttiness that round out the sweet, beefy, mineral notes. Well trimmed, beautifully seared and properly cooked to temp. Eats very well. No complaints on the sautéed mushrooms or duck fat fries, but the standout is the heirloom baby carrots finished with maple syrup, crème fraiche and fresh dill. The sweetness plays very well off the funk of the rich beef. As mentioned, service is excellent. Great wine program. Fair pricing. Expect to pay $400CAD/pp ($295USD). Note: Gratuity in Toronto is LOWER than major US cities. 15% base to 20% for exceptional service. HST is 13%. A seriously good start to a Toronto trip. Highly recommended. read more

You can tell why this place is ranked as one of the best steakhouses in the world. On the pricer side of restaurants, however, it delivers as the food and drinks are world class. Very upscale vibe and clientele. read more

Jacobs and co is hands down one of the best steak houses I've been too in Toronto. The service was amazing and very informative about thier menu. Highly recommended! read more

Pros: - Great customer service - Good variety of food and drinks that all taste good - An experience Cons: - Not the best steak I've had - Expensive Had the high river steak which was beautiful. Was good but not blown away. Would definitely visit again to try more of their steaks. The salad they made in front of you which was cool to see. Got complementary dessert at the end. The place normally gets packed after 7pm. My highlights were the Kumamoto oysters and the duckhorn red wine, they were exceptional. read more

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Easily the best steakhouse I've ever been to, and the steak isn't even the best part for me. Excellence perspires through every plate that comes out of that kitchen, and the attention to detail is immaculate. They start you off with their warm bread and butter. The bread is fluffy and crusty all at once, with a lovely herby butter that is dangerously good. Some of the best bread and butter I've ever had, and you're off to a good start. The apps are great across the board, but there's nothing better than the caesar salad. It is bar none, the best salad I have ever had in my life, perfectly dressed and with a mouth-watering combination of textures and flavours in every bite. The seafood is also very good, I especially enjoy their oysters and jumbo shrimp, which are absolutely massive. At this point it's hard not to be full, but the meat is the main event. I recommend getting one of the bigger lower grade steaks to fill up on, with an Aussie wagyu and a Japanese wagyu to taste. The Japanese wagyu is like eating butter, it just melts on your tongue. The Aussie wagyu is my favourite - slightly less fatty but with immense character in the flavours. As for the rest of the steaks, they're all solid, but one bite of the wagyu and it's hard to go back to the regular stuff. When it comes to dessert, everything is solid but not mind blowing. They send you home with a chocolate chip muffin which I usually like to save for breakfast, and it's easily the best muffin I've had in my life. Overall, this place is definitely worth it - it is easily one of the best steakhouses / meals I've had in my life, and consistently blows me away every time I try it. read more

Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My post-pandemic birthday celebration was top notch. When you approach the building, it's a bit hidden. Behind these taller than lifesize double doors, you descend down a flight of steps. Your eyes squint in the dimly lit entrance as you're asked about your reservations, valet, and coat check by a line of ladies. Once checked in, you're led through the 3 compartment labyrinth starting with the piano lounge (chill and for groups), up a stairs to another busy (family/groups) section including a bar (single seats), and then finally to the romantic (2 person or 4 persons table) section. Along the way to the romantic zone, you walk by this giant fridge full of these impressive cuts of meat. All I remember was that they were meaty and juicy, and humungous. Server then comes with menus and introduces the steak menu, and the fact that you can order half portions of the sides. We had a look at the menu beforehand so had a rough idea of narrowing down our choice of steak. The steak menu is vast with steaks ranging from $100 to just under a cool $1,000. But if you think that was impressive enough, you haven't looked at the wine menu. Hundreds and hundreds of different wines. We ordered a shareable steak, the Caesar salad (which is a fun little show where they make it infront of you), a few JUMBO shrimps (seriously, the biggest shrimps I've ever seen), and the mash potato and mushroom sides. The steak was succulent and perfectly cooked. The sides were a bit underwhelming and the cocktail I ordered wasn't that spectacular. Moving to desserts, we had the flourless chocolate cake with mint ice cream and loved it. Thought the mint ice cream was similar to Bang Bang on Ossington. Service was attentive, but we noticed that we didn't get the full explanation of how the meal was cooked like how the other tables did. They fold your napkins for you when you're in the washroom which is nice. They did light a candle on my dessert and wished me a happy birthday but no comp on the dessert, which is fine. Price: expect to pay $150+ per person but the sky is the limit. Overall, definitely an experience and wish we asked to be seated near the piano -next time! One thing that stood out was that all staff wished us good evening on our way in and on our way out. That means a lot! read more

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Clubby steakhouse with a menu that will leave your pants much tighter when you depart. Butter and cream is on tap here, so don't come seeking diet food. The tableside Caesar salad is a classic old school dish, deliciously creamy and full of flavor. Steak - 45 day aged - was absolutely delicious, with a nice outside char (although overcooked just a tad). Still, super high quality and flavorful. Rapini - requested with oil and garlic - was a lovely accompaniment; the sautéed mushrooms were simply out of this world. The duck fat french fries were tasty, although they weren't as crisp as they should have been; perhaps the oil in which they were fried was not hot enough. By the way, the waiter was nice enough to inform us that you could get the side dishes in half portions, which was a big win. The full size side dishes would've been way too big for two of us. In terms of wine, the list is very large, although Pinot noir heavy - almost too much in my opinion. Prices are not for the faint of heart. The sommelier also made a few missteps, include decanting the wine when not asked to do so, not presenting the cork to us, and not tasting it to ensure that it was without faults. Lastly, the air conditioner was either not on full or wasn't working perfectly; it got a bit too warm in the dining room (they actually had to bring a fan out at some point because diners were complaining). Still; this is a great place for a tasty steak and side dishes. Would absolutely return. read more

Amaaaaaazing experience here. Service, food, drinks, and ambiance were all on point. Food: - Caesar - Good, tad salty from the anchovies. Nonetheless, fresh and tasty - Oysters - Kuushi... very decently-priced; about $3-4 each. Also very fresh and yummy. - 600 day aged steak - extremely interesting steak because of the extreme aging. The texture and taste is unique, fermented meat taste (think... "lap cheong") - 45 day aged T-bone - nicely cooked cut of meat, very tender! - Sides: Duck fat fries, Mashed potatoes, Beef pasta thing - All of these were bombbbbbb. Absolutely recommend getting these 3. The fries and potatoes are available in half-sizes so you can get more variety heh. The steaks come with 3 different dipping salts and 3 sauces. Our favourite was the salts. Great place for a comfortable, upscale meal without the precociousness. Price is definitely up there but definitely worth the treat :) We will absolutely be coming back for steaks! read more

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Service was great! All of our food dishes were also really well made and presented. We both got steak- well cooked and seasoned. Brussels sprouts, which are the best brussels sprouts I've ever had in my life. Spinach was a little too creamy for my liking. House bread was to die for. And I appreciated the muffins to take home with us. read more

Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Overall good experience but could be better for such a high end restaurant with prices that reflect $$$$ We were there to celebrate a friend's milestone birthday. Our servers were friendly, but some things that stood out was that my shoulders kept getting nudged when they were putting down food, cutlery, or anything that required reaching in, we were a group of 10 but were seated quite sparsely. Another thing was when our server was trying to take an extra place setting away, instead of taking one item at a time, he asked for us to hand him everything on the placemat, which had fork, knives, glass, plates etc. and as I expected everything fell on me... lol...luckily no sharp steak knife. The Cesar salad is still one of my faves. The foie gras looked completely burnt on the outside and mushy on the inside, really turned me off. The bone marrow for some reason tasted like uncooked piece of fat even tho it was cooked... really weird never experienced this before. The steaks were not great cuts for over $400/piece. One steak was half fat, and the other was too rare. The bass ceviche was light, I enjoyed this dish. We brought our own cake, the fee was $5/person. They didn't allow splitting bills or splitting payments. read more

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I've been to Jacobs a lot and this is definitely one of my top places to go to for steak. I rank it better than harbour 60 even...I've tried their more affordable steaks and also their Wagyu steaks and I would say GO FOR THE WAGYU! It's worth every penny!! read more

The service and the food were phenomenal; we had A5 Kobe Black, Caesar Salad which was prepared tableside, among other sides. The owner came to our table more than once and wished my dining partner a happy birthday. Servers were friendly and very attentive; our server was able to answer any questions we had regarding the food. The vibe overall is like a fine dining establishment, pretty moderate volume with light music playing. We were also offered a quick look at the room where they age the beef at the end of our meal. I will definitely be returning when I get the chance. read more

TLDR: Worth the price. One of the best for both service and food. I can't say this is the best steakhouse in Toronto, let alone Canada, for the simple reason that my experience is limited. I can say that it is easily the equal of some of the best joints south of the border that I have tried such as Cut (LA), Peter Luger (NY), Gibson's (Chicago), and Bone (Atlanta) . If you're looking for an analogue maybe Bowery Meat Co, or Quality Meats would be similar with a modern vibe, but I think Wolfgang Puck's Cut comes closest. And while it is certainly not cheap, you do not have to go Kobe to ball out here. We started with a half bottle of white Burgundy ($95CDN) which hit the spot. Popovers arrived. After reading the other reviews, I was expecting a little more from these breadstuffs. But then a little more arrived - the Caesar salad ($28CDN) which is the value item on the menu. The quality of the ingredients was quite high, although if pressed I will concede that you can get better romaine in California. The presentation and preparation are what elevate this dish beyond the nostalgic - the grana padano was particularly flavorful. We moved on to the king crab salad with Iberico pork sauce. Two large segments of meat lay atop the bed of salad and provided a contrasting texture. The "sauce" reminded me of pork foo in Chinese cooking, it was more of a dusting. The quality of the seafood was impeccable. Try this dish. As a New Yorker it is not particularly difficult for me to get my hands on A5, so I went with the relative bargain High River rib steak. The 22 oz. Canadian cut was perfectly cooked, served up on cast iron to retain heat. I had ordered bone marrow as a sauce - this arrived as a full split bone which we spooned onto the beef. One of the great steaks it has been my good fortune to eat. The 10 oz. Pinnacle strip from Australia I ordered for variety's sake was not as good - not on the level of a Sparks NY strip for comparison. I augmented it with some of the included sauces, blue cheese and ponzu if I remember correctly. The restaurant also offers an array of finishing salts. I had to go light on sides because La Portena eschews carbs. So an order of the Au Gratin potatoes was out, and I plumped for a half portion of duck fat fries. These were perfectly tasty, but if you've got a partner I would go for the Gratin. Our other side was rapini, ordered in a misguided attempt to balance the meats with something healthy- it was fresh and bright but I needed the creamed spinach, if only for purposes of comparison, you see. With the steak, I had a glass of the 9 oz. red Bordeaux which was more than worth the tariff. Dessert was an impossibility, and we actually took steak back to stash in the hotel minibar. No matter, two petite butter tarts on the house left a sweet taste in our mouths, and two chocolate chip muffins came home with us as well. A final shout out to our main server, Chris, who was a consummate professional. Everyone else was also pleasant and attentive. read more

Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse - King Crab salad with Iberico Pork Sauce - Steakhouses Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Beautiful restaurant and amazing service. I brought my family here to celebrate being together after not being able to see them for 2 years due to Covid. The food was very good; however, I gave them 4 stars because the steaks we ordered was medium rare and they came out well done. read more

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Had a birthday dinner, service and staff are very nice here, bread is good. Cesar salad was made in front of you,fresh! Ordered the Canadian steak, not too impressed considering the price. read more

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I'm finally ready to write a review about Jacobs. I hope everyone who is reading this review can appreciate my dedication to writing a most fair opinion labored over 3 years and 6+ visits. Jacobs is still one of my favorite steakhouses and (in my opinion) the best steakhouse in Toronto. I can't stop obsessing over the pan seared perfection that is their steak here. No one truly does a sexy crispy steak crust like Jacobs does. The golden brown layer of flavour outside is always flawless and presented on a cast iron dish that preserves the heat. The kitchen will cut the steak for you, which makes it easier to pick through and eat with grace. I've had a few unfortunate visits where they weren't consistently cooking my steaks to a textbook medium rare, but I'll give it to Jacobs, because they make it up to me, always. The managers here are all very professional and prioritize a happy customer over anything else. I've had my steaks remade, new sides given and basically the whole meal compensated before. So, I can confidently say, they try to earn back your loyalty and are genuinely apologetic. I just wish they could just get it right in the first place, instead of having me start such an awkward and vibe-killing conversation. The service here is good and sometimes- impressive if you have the right server. With the right server, your glass will never be empty, cutlery will be replaced if accidentally dropped, a fan will be brought to you if you feel warm, your napkin will be folded when you go to the bathroom and a bonus pasta preparation will be given to you as a surprise to accompany your hot seafood platter. On top of all that, Jacobs never forgets to read your notes (on your reservation) or if you mention it when you call. I can't tell you all how many times I've written down on the notes section of a restaurant that I'm celebrating a special occasion just to show up to not even have a mention to that note. But at Jacob's, whether it be your birthday, a graduation or an anniversary, they always mention it or notate it on a complimentary dessert at the end of the meal. For that reason, I recommend coming to Jacobs to celebrate any and all special occasions. I am also always given as a last (parting) gift, breakfast for the next day- which is a baked good, usually muffins. It's a thoughtful touch even though it may not be the most mind-blowing, amazing muffin ever. It's just nice to have "extra perks" dining here. At Jacobs, they even have their own dry aging room (which is visible from the dining area) and a full-time Sommelier at your service for wine pairings. There are private rooms downstairs which I assume can be reserved (although I'm not sure what/if there are requirements as I've never dined downstairs and only have done so upstairs). Some notable menu items I've enjoyed over the years are their dry-aged ribeyes (can't go wrong with any of them), the Westholme wagyu strip (for that special special), the table side Caesar salad (for a show), mushroom risotto (for the value), and their poppers (as a complimentary bread). A little extra note about the poppers, when they're good- they're GOOD. They have a crispy crust and a soft fluffy interior. Their homemade butters and sauces are also such great additions to the meal (you all should try it at least once)! I've had a lot to say but if you've made it to the end, I hope I've brought some value with this review. I highly recommend Jacobs! read more

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Came here on a Friday night. Not too busy. The exterior of the restaurant looks like a huge storage box. Very rectangular. They have valet parking for $20. I think its pretty pricey since parking in dt toronto drops after 6pm, if you want to save some money, look for parking near the area! Once you walk in, you will see the reception. It was a bit overwhelming for me, the waitress/serves were standing in a straight line, not talking, and looking at you. Felt a bit uncomfortable. Some people may enjoy this kind of service, i just felt like there were just way too many people standing and looking at you. We were seated on the second floor. First floor is the bar area and where the pianist performed. Second floor decor was very fancy but minimal, love it. We were seated by the window. The server came by, greeted and went over the menu with us. Do not hesitate to ask them if you have any questions, they are more then welcome to assist you and give you suggestions. We ordered 2 drinks. Both very strong in alcohol flavors and less juicy or soday. Im not much of a drinker, so that was a bit too strong for me. The bread came after. Huge, fresh, crispy but soft in the side. Looks like a muffin with a huge mushroom head. Love the bread. WISH there was more. The salad came after. The caesar salad is made on the spot in front of you. I love the presentation but flavours wise, it tasted a bit too vinegar and lemony to me. Its not bad, but i had better 3/5. The steak and the sides came. We ordered the 30 days aged striploin from USA in medium. I felt like the exterior of the steak was a bit burnt, made the steak more on the chewy side. I love how they have 6 different condiments for the steak, recommend the soya sauce and the pink salt. Overall 4/5. The mushroom risotto smelt super mushroomy and cheesy. Smell and appearance is 5/5. I just wished it was more creamy, the rice was a bit on the chewy side, maybe a minute or 2 longer in the sauce can make it softer and creamer. Still not bad! 4.5/5! We ordered 2 sides, and the server recommended we do half side, which we did and super grateful because we were so full after. We had the Sauteed Rapini (the green leaves vegetable) and the potato grantin (potato sliced, and layered in cream and cheese). The rapini have some heat to it, its alright, nothing too too special 3/5. The potato was DELICIOUS, if you love cheese and cream, this is the dish for you! Super cheesy, flavourful, cripsy on the top, soft in the inside. 5/5! Last but not lease, the dessert was a chocolate pudding, whipped cream with crushed chocolate and oeros on the top and bottom. I love dessert but not a fan of desserts that are too sweet. I thought this would be way too sweet for me, but it was in a perfect balance between sweetness and chewiness. LOVE IT! Just wish there was more. 5/5. They even give you a small chocolate brownie, a cookie and 2 muffins when you ask for the bill. I was too full to even try the muffin. But overall, the experience was great. I just wish the steak was more tender and juicy and the caesar salad can be less sour or vinegary. Overall 8.5/5 read more

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Baked Goods: I don't know what it is called... like a biscuit? But my god!!! It was soooo fluffy and the butter.... holy cow! :) Seafood Tower: Ok, I've tried a few in my life time... and this seafood tower had everything I wanted and more! Lobster, Mussels , oysters, giant shrimp, Poke/tuna thing lol I think just ordering the seafood tower alone was enough for two people. Steak : 12oz ribeye and the 18oz bone in striploin... MEDIUM RARE TO PERFECTION! lol it was melt in my mouth gooooood! Vibe is very classy inside... a bit dark but one of the best steakhouses I've been to. read more

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Let's just get the cost out of the way - this place is expensive. We knew that, but if you don't, take a look at the menu. I'm always surprised that so many people have this type of money to spend on dinner, but it was busy so there is no shortage of clientele. My friend and I decided to treat ourselves as moderately as possible here. The waiter likely sensed this and was very helpful in keeping us within a somewhat high but reasonable budget for this steakhouse. Service was nothing less than polite and perfect. Surprisingly, a lot of the menu is shareable. The tableside caesar salad could be split as could most of the sides. We splurged a bit and got two different steaks. We left feeling fuller than I was expecting and happy with our experience. I don't have the type of disposable income to make this my new Friday spot. But if you have the money and want a nice, professional, tasty dinner - this is the place to go. Thank you for making us feel special for the night. read more

Food was mouth watering. Service was good. But could be slightly better for what you are paying.

A fine dining for really good steaks, wonderful service and exclusive ambiance. The servers are knowledgeable and well trained to ensure you have a great experience while you are there. The Sea Food Tower has a nice combination of fresh selections. The Snake River Wagyu is really great! Almost melts in mouth. It is at the higher end on price. But the ambiance and quality makes it justifiable. They also have valet parking, which definitely makes life easy. read more

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Bookings open up 1 month in advance, so we were slowly slowly counting down the days until our reservation. The steak was very good - never had such a crispy sear before! Our server told us that the recommends one steak medium rare and another rare plus, however I found them both medium rare. Still good since we normally get our steaks medium rare. Unfortunately their Caesar salad is no longer made in front of you! They make it in the back and serve it to you. Definitely can't just paying $28 for that now. The potato gratin ($19) was disappointing. It was cheesy but bland? Didn't seem like they put any salt in this dish. Overall, great ambiance, service and steak, but would skip out on the other sides. read more

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Came back in April for dinner and we ordered: 7oz Oakleigh Ranch Wagyu - AUS California Cut Striploin 22oz Canadian Bone in Ribeye Jacob's Caesar Salad Beef Tartar Brownies & Jacob's Muffins Potato Gratin Finally made it to Jacob's after all these years of it being on my steakhouse list and it did not disappoint amazing service as expected and everything we ordered was delicious. Beautiful cuts of steak cooked perfectly with a Charred bark and one of the best caesar salads I've ever had. Loved the 3 types of salt that was served with the steaks, sea salt, smoked salt & Charcoal salt! The Muffins you get to take home are a bit too sweet for me but super soft and moist read more

Service is very good. The food is very good, would recommend if you like steak. Got the A4 wagyu but it was just too fatty for my liking. Definitely check out their sides, especially the duck fries was my favourite. Oysters were fresh very fresh, instead of dessert we just got more oysters at the end. read more

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Fantastic steakhouse, best in Canada. Not only was the steak great, but the Caesar salad was very special. read more

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From the moment we stepped foot in the door service was top notch! Oyster selection was great. The staff gave their honest recommendations. Was relaxing and not made to feel in a rush. Will definitely return on our next visit! read more

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