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    Jules Bistro

    4.0 (120 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Open • 5:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Special dish tuna tartare toasted baguettes with spicy mayo
    Jason L.

    Went to Jules bistro for a special surprise date dinner. At first service was very good. We had people check up on us. After placing the order, it was hard to get somebody's attention to help refill our water. Or we have to ask for some sauce. The escargot honestly wasn't not very good. The mushrooms overpowered the taste and it just felt like we were eating some sort of stir fried mushroom sauce. 5/10 The next side was the tuna tartare which was very good, but the baguette was a very, very, very hard. We both had a really big laugh on how hard it was. If it was served with some softer bread or not as toasted it would've been a 10 out of 10 side but with the baguettes served as at once I would say it's a 7/10. Maybe bring your own bread And for our main dish, we had a big steak with a Caesar salad and chimichurri sauce. I am pretty picky with my steaks. We asked for our steaks to be medium, rare more on the rare side. We prefer it not to be overcooked. The edges of our steak were really good. They were spot on on the medium rare. In the center, though it was rare borderline raw. Unfortunately, we weren't able to get anybody's attention and we were starving. So I had the less cooked pieces while my significant other had the more cooked ones. The chimichurri did not taste super fresh unfortunately heavy on the garlic and the oil very light herb taste. The fries were very nice. Do you wish we had got a little bit more to be proportionate with the steak. For special night out, I do recommend this place not for the sides, but just for the steak. It is a little hard to get some waiters or waitresses attention. But I think the food is worth it.

    Michelle K.

    FIRST OFF 7/10 for FOOD. Rounded up to 4 stars due to service being nice and the deal is good. 50% off Original price is $120 so $60 is special price. Cote De Boeuf on tuesdays is definitely a steal! The platter is good enough to share between 2 people, comes with french fries and spring salad. Upgrade to caesar for $5. Felt like the appetizers and mains were lacking, for apps we got the bone marrow on special and beef tartare. Both didn't taste flavourful and not super refreshing. Kind of was easy to get a reservation as long as you get a week before or you can walk in, saw a few seats at the bar could possibly walk in? The interior is a bit dark with a french interior. Open concept kitchen and bar. Restroom was clean and downstairs! Not sure if I would go back, only would go back for if my friends would really wanna go, as I had better steak elsewhere. But the deal is super good for what it is. Steak was lacking salt and flavour.

    Cote de Beouf
    Cindy A.

    My friends and I came here on Tuesday for their 50% off special on the cote de beouf (normally $120). It's perfect to share between two people as the portions are massive! The steak was well cooked but lacked a bit of seasoning but we asked for some salt and that helped with the flavouring! You also have the option to upgrade your salad to a Caesar for $5 which we did not one of the orders. We also got their bone marrow (special) app and beef tartare. Both were delicious but nothing extraordinary. Our server was extremely nice and friendly attentive to us which helped me have a higher rating for the restaurant. The restaurant had a decent amount of seating both regular and bar seats! Overall I would definitely come back again for the special as it's an amazing deal!

    Escargot
    Karmela C.

    Took my partner here on a surprise date because we heard about the Tuesday special (half-price Côte de Bœuf platter). The interior was very pretty. I particularly loved their wall menu. While the service in the beginning was very accommodating and prompt, towards the middle to the end, it was quite hard to call them over. Even just to ask for water and a takeout sauce, it took quite sometime. In terms of the food, we ordered the half-price Côte de Bœuf platter with a Caesar salad , tuna tartare and escargot. For the steak we requested rare, but found it to be a little too rare as many parts were tough and chewy. But, I will say they seasoned well. The waitress encouraged us to get the chimichuri, insisting that it was delicious, but unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations. We were anticipating fresh, but it tasted solely like oil. As for the tuna and escargot, both were ok, but we did find the bread that it came with, to be more than hard. It actually hurt to bite through. Overall, this experience felt like it fell short, especially since there was so much hype.

    Escargot! Absolutely divine.
    Amy Z.

    Absolutely loved my experience at Jules Bistro! This place is a cute little spot for a intimate dinner or drinks - located right on queen st w near trinity bellwoods, it's easy to get to and not super crazy packed on the street like king west (barf) We booked the bar and honestly.. there is nothing quite like steak frites at a bar! Our bartender, Ellie was sweet, kind and attentive. Not to mention she nailed every single drink we ordered. The dirty martinis were absolutely divine, and you know it's made with high quality liquour because my head isn't pounding this morning. The spicy marg was also great! Their bar area is so cute with all the fixings. The escargot came with a really creamy mushroom sauce - unusual but I vibed with it and it was really delicious! I had the steak frites as well which came in a huge portion! They perfected the rareness of the steak and everything was 10/10. I think this place is amazing - and I'll def be back!

    Còte de Boeuf
    Sean W.

    Jules Bistro is simply outstanding. The steak is always cooked to perfection and full of flavor, easily the best in Toronto. Llyes and his team deliver impeccable service, warm, professional, and genuinely welcoming. Every visit feels like a special occasion. The owner hangs-out there too, which is pretty cool!

    Escargot

    Came here on a Tuesday around 8:30 pm for the half price Côte de Bœuf special, and it was packed, clearly a popular Tuesday spot. They've been running the special for a while now, and it's easy to see why. We started with the escargot, which was really well done and a great way to begin the meal. The steak special is a 24-oz ribeye meant for sharing, priced at $60 per person for 2 people. We substituted for the Caesar salad which was a great idea. Steak and Caesar combo is elite. It's a good bang for your buck for the amount of food you get. The steak was cooked properly, I'm used to a bit more seasoning, so we asked for salt and pepper, which made it perfect. The fries were solid, and I liked that they served them with both mayo and ketchup. We had 2 glasses of Bordeaux, which paired nicely with the meal, and finished with dessert. There were three options for the tarts (apple pie, blueberry, and chocolate), and we chose the blueberry tart, it was phenomenal and easily a highlight of the night. The couple next to us said the chocolate one is also delicious if you're a fan of chocolate. Service was attentive and genuinely friendly throughout, even with how busy it was. By the end of the meal, we were comfortably full and very satisfied. A great option for a casual date night or a lively Tuesday dinner.

    Jimmy T.

    Came here for the Tuesday special where the steak frites for two is about $50 (Half Price). We will start with the tables. Service was good but we were seated at a table where there were small drips of water leaking directly above the table. We noticed it when we got our soup and requested to move. That was fine but another couple got seated at the same table with the problem. Instead of avoiding it they allowed them and eventually they noticed and had water dripping over their food. For the food. The French onion soup was good we enjoyed it. Great flavour and cheesy with the toasted bread. The steak was overly salty and all we tasted was salt. That unfortunately ruined the steak for us. Getting a seat here took us to book a month in advance as well. They didn't do any walk in for last minute cancellations.

    Côte de Beouf
    Robert C.

    I had a Marseilles Mule. I didn't think it was anything special and told the server. I followed that up with a Moscow Mule which was marginally better but ideally should be served in a copper mug. We enjoyed the last six oysters for an appetizer. Also had the salmon tartare ( main size) as an appetizer too. It was good. It's Tuesday night and that means it's 1/2 off Côte de Beouf. It's a AAA 24 oz. rib-eye. I thought it was cooked to perfection as I had stated I wanted it medium rare. In fact I thought it was the best prepared rib-eye I've ever had. I only seasoned the steak with the peppercorn sauce that accompanied it.. I try to be mindful most times of consuming low/no salt if possible. I noticed other diners overwhelmingly were enjoying this same dish. It was served with French fries and salad. Was the steak worth paying full price of $118 on any other night outside of Tuesday? Probably not but it was a good piece of meat. They did pre-slice it for you which I'm not a fan of but was presented well. This came with a bone. Despite certain criticisms I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment for Tuesday night! The ambiance was cozy. The service was welcoming.

    French onion soup
    Zi C.

    We came here for the Tuesday special but we left kind of disappointed. The server was really good and our server was mostly ok. He did mess up on a cocktail that I ordered and gave me wine instead. The food itself was meh. The steak was overly salty, where we had to chuck it down with water. It also had a lot of fatty pieces. Their French onion soup was really good. Would recommend that. One of the most disappointing things was the vent was dripping water down while we were dinning in. They switched our table upon request. We thought they weren't going to seat anyone to that table anymore after notifying them, but nope, they continue to seat people there, and that couple also requested to be moved. That's tells a lot for a restaurant. If they know something wasn't going well but will continue to seat propel there, is crazy. The atmosphere in the restaurant was cute. It felt cozy, but it does get pretty loud.

    Steak tartare

    Service was excellent. Ordered an off the menu cocktail which they were able to make. It was delicious. Appetizers were excellent. Main items were even better. Dessert was a great finish. Great food. Great service. Would go back.

    Saute de Poulet
    Steven S.

    Came here on a Saturday evening for their famous steak frites, and it did not disappoint. Went to the Trinity Bellwoods location with a reservation. Was greeted with friendly service,a very cozy and relaxing atmosphere, and ordered the following: Steak Frites - Sliced 6 oz. Sirloin Steak served with fries and salad. The meat was tender and juicy, and was cooked and flavoured well. It also had ketchup/garlic aioli dip on the side. Its a must order Saute de Poulet - Sliced Chicken Breast in a bacon, mushroom cream sauce. It was delicious and their homemade cream sauce perfectly goes well with the chicken breast. Highly recommend too if you are looking for something outside of steak. French Onion Soup - also tried their freshly made French onion soup. Rich with broiled onions covered with croutons and cheese on top. Highly recommend this place and already made reservations for their Tuesday special to try their côte de boeuf platter at 50% off (normal price is $98). Can't wait to come back!

    Hetal M.

    We came here without a reservation and we're lucky enough to be seated at the bar in the far right corner right. We were handed menus and waters right away and then left for a good 15 minutes before we asked for service. Did me know the owner was sitting right across from us at the bar and wasn't very attentive or conversational. I give this place a two star rating because the steak was delicious. Everything else could've been improved. We were there was a miniature rendering that someone had created of the restaurant and next to it was an album that we asked if we were able to flip through. Both of our surprises recognize an individual who grew up with as one of the photos and when we asked the owner, he shrugged his shoulders and said yes, I know about individual and walked away. We found his attitude to be so dismissive because we thought it would've been a great opportunity to strike a conversation with patron at the bar. Even With the half-price option, I would not return..

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    their steak and frites special is so worth it for sure. it's really good for the price and worth coming back for

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    Classic spot with good service and good food. A regular spot for a consistent date night

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    Steak was very tough and dry but our server was very kind and gave us great recommendations :)

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    For a very, very long time, I'd been reading about how Library Bar is one of the best cocktail bars…read morein the city. So it goes without saying that my expectations were extremely high for the place. We arrived just before our reservation time and were quickly shown to a comfy table near the entrance. It was a good spot for taking in the admittedly impressive ambiance. Obviously we both had to order the Birdbath Martini ("Quill Gin, House Vermouth Blend, House Orange Bitters, Lemon Oil, Olives and Pickled Onions"). And yeah, it's incredible. The tableside preparation was certainly an impressive sight, and the taste of the drink was superb. Definitely one of the best martinis in the city. For my main, I went with the Bay Street ("shaved prime rib, tobacco onion, horseradish aioli, grilled baguette, frites") and after an unusually long wait, the plate arrived to the table. I can't say I was super impressed. The meat is tender and flavorful, yes, but the bread is so plentiful and so crusty that it pretty much negated the sandwich's positive attributes. I ultimately wound up leaving most of the bread and eating the scant prime rib. The fries were quite tasty, at least. Far more problematic was the service. Our waiter was absent for much of our meal. Our water glasses were empty for most of our time in the restaurant, and he never showed up to ask us if we wanted another drink, which we certainly did. We each probably would've ordered a couple more cocktails had the guy not vanished. So yeah, the martini was indeed excellent. Everything else? Not so much.

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    4.1(804 reviews)
    2.7 km•Financial District, Bay Street Corridor, Downtown Core
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    Enjoyed a evening with Canoe and lets just say it was a truly an absolute fabulous fine dining…read moreexperience. Its located on the 54th floor of the TD tower so you are complimented with the best views of Toronto's Harbour front. We ordered from their dinner menu: 1) Poached scallops Topped toasted yeast, ramp, samphire, hazelnut 2) Brown butter chicken Comes with sweet corn, chanterelles, crispy thigh, thyme 3) Olive oil poached trout courgette, scallop, tomato, basil, summer squash My favourite was the poached trout. It was ultra-tender, flaky, paired with its unbelievable sauce made up of squash, tomato and basil. The poached scallops also deserves a shoutout and must order as well. Amazing service with the waitress taking care of us so well, filling up water before it was requested , great explanations of their dishes etc. Overall, had an amazing time at Canoe. It's the place to go for celebrations and milestones and serves amazing dishes with local products.

    Beautiful location on 54th floor with beautiful view and high quality fine dining food where many…read morepeople celebrate special occasions. 4.5 stars Food: 4.5 Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 4 (fine dining with large portions for $US 100-150/pp including drinks) Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes HIghlights: - Poached scallops were divine: melt in your mouth. Delectable sauce with hazelnuts was a fun combo. And saw pink scallops for the first time and learned they are female. 5 stars - Burrata and ramp pesto: sounds standard and the hunk of burrata was nice and crunchy bread as well, but the pesto was truly exceptional. 4.75 stars - Steak: beautiful plating with so much going on. Decent portions with 2 chunks of steak plus a unique sweetbread tongue shredded meat cube . 4.5 stars - Chicken: large long pieces of juicy chicken in a jus. 4.25 stars - Scallop en croute: different than I imagined with the pastry outside of the shell, but delicious. Light sauce to go with it. 3.75 stars - Pea and asparagus salad: refreshing and liked the bits of ricotta hidden inside. 3.5 stars - Lamb saddle: husband enjoyed the hockey puck protein and said it was nice and not gamey. 3.5 stars - Cocktails and wine: nice selection - Views: exceptionally breathtaking with the large windows and view of the tower, building, and lake. - Service: lovely. Started off a bit formal for my taste but the waiter warmed up and the supporting staff was delightful. Midlights - Didn't have drink ready at opening that was on the menu which was odd--you'd think they would have everything prepared especially cause the cocktail area looked open prior to the dining room - Tuna: was seared and fine. Quality ingredient, but not as special as other dishes. 3 stars Lowlights - Tasting menu looked amaze and I wanted to try them all but we had a time limit needing to get to a show and my friends don't eat as much as I do;-)

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    4.4(997 reviews)
    3.0 km•Bay Street Corridor, Downtown Core
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    This was easily one of the best meals I had in Toronto. We made a reservation about a week in…read moreadvance and the staff was very accommodating. They pride in using fresh and local ingredients served creatively, and always with new ideas and dishes with the tasting menu changing constantly to match what's in season. Some of the dishes really emphasized the freshness and the quality of the ingredients, showcased in our starting dish of asparagus, egg confit, cure pork and leeks. The salt was minimal, and it tasted so clean, fresh, and well put together. Paneer with makhni was also included playing heavily on the delicious Indian flavors that were so full of umami taste, I could not believe this dish did not have meat. The chicken was one of my favorites with a smoked butter sauce. I could not believe white meat could be this tender and moist and absorb flavor so well. The fish was also great, as was the dessert, a rhubarb tiramisu to give a tangy contrast to the mascarpone cream. This was tasting menu #248, and the menu will change about every 2 weeks it seems like, which is amazing. Finally, I loved that explicitly state that tips are not accepted despite the amazing service and elevated food. I definitely would want to come back again, knowing there's a lot more creative ideas to try in different dishes while having a very solid cooking foundation.

    This was hands down the best meal I had in Toronto! Service was great and the ambiance was nice and…read morecozy. I had a solo meal and asked the waitress for help and I loved how helpful she was. Richmond Station is well liked because of their hospitality, tip included structure, and fresh ingredients. I opted for the beef tartare as my app and the station burger. These were both amazing! The beef tartare came with a little bit of shaved veggies and a side of russet potatoes. The station burger was the best burger of my life. I had originally wanted to order the duck, but knew at my first bite exactly why Richmond Station is so popular. The burger came medium rare and was pasture raised beef with aged cheddar and chutney. The fries were a tiny bit burnt but still good, and the aioli it came with was great. Yum! Loved my meal here and would definitely come back for the tasting menu next time!

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    3.2 km•Harbourfront, Waterfront Communities-The Island
    •$$$$

    The room is very pretty, circular, with lots of comfy chairs and tables all along the windows. We…read moresat at the bar, which still had an amazing view. The bartender was very friendly. The food was excellent. Stone tuna tartare was decision, served in a crispy little cup. The cannelloni was delicious, smothered in sauce and not too heavy. We also tried the signature bison, a take on a Wellington, so flavorful and yummy. If you are in Toronto and want a special experience, this is the place.

    Dining at Don Alfonso 1890 was easily one of my favorite dining experiences in Toronto. Located on…read morethe 38th floor of the Westin Harbour Castle, the restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows with incredible views over the city and Lake Ontario. The setting alone is spectacular, but the food and service more than live up to it. The service was impeccable: reserved, attentive and incredibly polished without ever feeling overbearing. We chose the tasting menu with the premium wine pairing and added the truffle supplement, which I would absolutely do again. Even the bread course was memorable. The truffle skull butter was such a fun presentation, and the light, airy focaccia was genuinely one of the things I kept thinking about afterward. The canapés were delicate and delicious, with each one somehow evoking a familiar or nostalgic dish despite being presented in a completely elevated way. The amberjack was fresh, delicate and luxurious. The duck breast reminded me of a cozy fall dinner, almost Thanksgiving-like without actually tasting like Thanksgiving. The pasta, generously covered in freshly shaved truffles, was rich and indulgent, and the tenderloin was another standout. What I loved most about the meal was actually its simplicity. Nothing felt complicated just for the sake of being complicated. So many of the dishes reminded me of meals or flavors I already knew: Thanksgiving dinner, a Sunday roast, something warm and familiar, but reimagined with beautiful ingredients and incredible technique. There was a nostalgia running through the entire tasting menu that made it feel special without feeling pretentious. Dessert was elegant and delicious, and while the petit fours were fun, they were probably the least memorable part of an otherwise exceptional meal. Between the food, wine, service and view, Don Alfonso delivered exactly what I want from a tasting-menu experience: elevated and luxurious, but still warm, recognizable and genuinely enjoyable. One of the best meals I've had in Toronto.

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    Don Alfonso 1890 - Nice decor

    Nice decor

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    Aloette Bay

    Aloette Bay

    4.5(20 reviews)
    3.1 km•Waterfront Communities-The Island

    Came for a summerlicious date night! It's literally just above the Go Station so definitely just…read moretake the Go if you're coming from out of town. Sooo easy to get here! It's like a baby Aloette. Small location in a fancy looking eatery. The tuna tartare and steak tartare were delicious. The tuna one had like a tomatoe/ strawberry relish mix which made it incredibly refreshing with a little kick. It was a very light dish. The steak version was really well seasoned and so good with the toasted bread - still light but a bit more on the savoury side. I had the angolotti pasta with snap peas and peas. It was a bit heavy and creamy with the ricotta filling, but delicious. Really enjoyed the green sauce. My partner had the truffle burger which was quite literally a burger on a plate - no sides. It was really heavy with the cheese and oils. I couldn't really enjoy it but he seemed to like it. Meat was definitely juicy! We ordered a side of truffle fries which I think lacked truffle flavour, but were delicious anyway. It came with a light aoli and they were similar to frites. Soo good! 100% would recommend it. For dessert, we had the strawberry pavlova and lemon meringue pie. The pavlova was too sweet and the pie was quite sour. So funnily enough, mixing the two was perfect. Service was very friendly and I feel like I'd love popping by for a quite bite of appetizers if I were ever in the area again. This definitely makes me want to try the larger Aloette location now!

    We visited Aloette Bay on a Friday night and made a reservation in advance. The restaurant has a…read moremodern, casual atmosphere and is relatively small, so reservations are recommended. One thing that seemed off to us was the reservation policy. When booking through OpenTable, a credit card is required, and there is a $25 per person charge for no-shows, cancellations within 48 hours, or even guest count reductions made within that time frame, which felt a bit strict for a casual dining restaurant. The restaurant officially closes at 9 p.m., but they accept reservations until around 8:15 p.m., continue taking orders after that, and allow guests to stay and finish their food and drinks at a relaxed pace. The menu is simple and approachable, with appetizers, shareables, mains, cocktails, and a selection of red, white, and sparkling wines. The food was good, the service was friendly, and everything was enjoyable, but nothing felt particularly extraordinary. One thing worth mentioning is that the restaurant's popular cheese-topped bread, which was previously complimentary at the original Aloette location, is now offered as a menu item at the Bay location for an additional charge.

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