Came here for lunch and it was great but I came in sweats and the waitress immediately judged me I'm guessing based on my appearance. Despite that, the fo od was great. Particularly liked this beef tartar. Conversely decided to try their dinner menu and the service was fantastic however their steak was a rubbery tasting, was not evenly seared. However the waiter made multiple attempts to enhance the experience by offering a glass of wine on him. Also I was not charged for the steak and there was no rudeness despite this may cost him from the house tips. So TLDR; the service seems to be variable. The food for breakfast was amazing but the dinner was not exactly what I would call worth the price. read more

Sassafraz - Beef Tartar 3. - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We had a nice Saturday brunch here before exploring Bloor-Yorkville during our first trip to Toronto. This was a nice place to kick things off! We heard not one but two Gordon Lightfoot songs overhead, which helped me celebrate our Canadian visit even more. Our waiter was in a great, energetic mood and our meal -- fairly simple though it was -- was tasty. One of our friends, a Toronto native, was quick to recommend this place to us before our trip... we get why! read more

I came here with a friend for Winterlicious. I had really high expectations for this place and thought it was going to be great. It all started off so well-- the ambience was great, we were seated near the waterfall part of the restaurant with the sun roofs and it was beautiful. The bread that they gave us before our meal was maybe one of the best I've had at a restaurant. My appetizer, which was shrimp and tuna ceviche was fantastic. My non alcoholic drink was delicious. And then came the main... I ordered the salmon AND it was over-cooked...I was so disappointed as everything else was going so well. I was also unimpressed with the risotto that came with the salmon. For the price they charge at this place, they should've been able to get this right. Dessert was artisan cheese, and it was mediocre. Needless to say, I'm very disappointed with this place and will not be returning unless there was some sort of incentive. read more

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Came here for Winterlicious and so glad we choose to dine at this place. The dining room has a great vibe to it. The service was friendly and the portion sizes were good value. The selection on this winterlicious menu was really good. Usually you get limited selections but there is something for everyone. The food was delicious! Great portion sizes and wonderful taste. I ordered the beef meatballs for the appetizer, the roast chicken for the entrée and the artisan cheese board to finish off the night. The meatballs were flavorful and had more sauce then you knew what to do with. However, I liked it like that. The entrée was tasty. The Red pepper romesco was a nice touch to the roasted chicken which was super moist! I would definitely order it again and I finished my whole plate. Dessert was alright. I was the only one at the table that ordered the cheese board, It was delicious and I very much enjoyed the cheese. However, I wish they told you what type of cheese was on the board. I knew one was Brie but the other I am unaware of. The truffle honey just made the board as well. read more

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I came here last weekend with a group of friends for their Winterlicious 2020 menu. Overall, I was actually pretty disappointed after hearing so many good things about this place after so many years. The desserts were the best part of my meal. Located in Yorkville, the ambiance at this restaurant is beautiful. So bright and they have like three different distinct areas downstairs with separate looks that sort of blend seamlessly. First you walk through the heavy curtains at the entrance and you enter the bar and a small seated dining area. Once you go through another set of doors you're in their main dining area where we sat. Further down there was an extended dining area with sky lights and lots of plants and greenery. They also have an upstairs with a private room for private events as well as where the washrooms are located. When we were there, there was a baby shower going on upstairs. We had reservations made for 1:30pm but weren't seated till 1:45pm because our table was not ready. The staff were friendly and nice though. Now the meal. Just note, that their Winterlicious menu wasn't very "French". We came here for the $28/person lunch. Appetizers: -I ordered the Moroccan Spiced Lamb Chops (local) Kalamata salsa verde / sweet and sour cabbage slaw / parsnip purée - It came absolutely burnt. You can't even call it charred. It had like black edges. However, they did manage to cook it medium rare. The flavours were tasty however, it didn't taste Moroccan, more like just salt and pepper done well. -My boyfriend ordered the Baby Beets (vegetarian/local) shaved jicama and fennel / tarragon ricotta / pecan crumble / mache lettuce. Maybe because I had such an amazing beets prepared with coconut milk at DaiLo, my standards for the preparation of beets is decently high. I was absolutely disappointed with this dish. I did not like the shaved jicama because it was actually really hard to pick up on the plate. I don't think anything worked in this dish. After having a few bites, I literally just picked at the ricotta and then didn't finish it. Mains: -I ordered the Canadian Atlantic Salmon with chilled soba noodle / ginger ponzu dressing / pickled enoki. My salmon skin came crispy on the outside but my salmon itself was wayyyy too over cooked. It was dry and I was utterly disappointed. On top of that, my soba noodles were mushy and overcooked. -My boyfriend ordered the Braised Lamb Ragu (local) with rigatoni / black olives / spinach / Manchego. This dish saved the day. It was tasty relative to everything I just ate but would I come back here and order it again? Probably not. Desserts: Disclaimer I've never once had a bad dessert because I feel like desserts are so hard to mess up. Overall, the desserts were extremely tasty! -I ordered the Lemon Crème Caramel (vegetarian) with grapefruit and orange segments. OMG! I loved this dessert! So light and sweet. Nothing was overpowering and the flavours all worked perfectly. I could eat a hundred more! -My boyfriend ordered the Flourless Chocolate Bar (vegetarian) with crème fraîche / vanilla ice cream / almond nougatine. This was such a lovely dessert as well. It was definitely heavier and sweeter than the Lemon creme caramel but the vanilla ice cream balanced out the chocolate. I guess we ended on a high note considering how the meal was going. So I've heard Sassafraz has a great Groupon set menu deal but this Winterlicious 2020 menu was a bit disappointing from all the hype I've heard about it over the years. I think if the food was cooked and prepared better, it would've been slightly a different story. read more

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We went here because I saw a lot of people going here for brunch on my feed. Honestly I feel like it wasn't as good as I was expecting. But that can happen when something has set your expectations high. Some items were good, but others weren't. I loved the ambiance, it was fancy but in a comfortable way! The staff was friendly and accommodating. Giving 4 stars because of the accommodation by the staff and the overall experience. We went for the weekend brunch which runs until 3pm. Tried: * mini mac n' cheese - I found this a bit disappointing, it was too rich and salty to eat a lot of even though it was mini size the 3 of us couldn't finish it. * fish taco - this was ok, the fish was grilled perfectly, the taco size was perfect for sharing, but the taste overall wasn't "wow"! I've had better tacos, but this was not bad. * Pancakes - this is where the staff was accommodating, they give strawberry jam on their pancakes usually, my friends didn't want that so they substituted it with banana and rhubarb (which on the plate doesn't look so appetizing, but I really liked the taste, and their pancakes are really soft, pillowy soft!) * eggs benedict - a perfect Benny, the salmon was perfect as were the poached eggs. * herbed frites - so thin and crispy you can have a 3-4 in a bite, very well seasoned! Overall a good experience, but not a 5-star experience I'd say. read more

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I just left a review. I forgot to give our waiter's name- Fasel, as he really took good care of us.

I had the braised lamb Ragu;the lamb was tender, the sauce is not overly compensating the taste of the lamb, and the pasta is cooked just right. Most of my colleagues ordered the steak with fries which from what I gather is good as well. The aura of the restaurant gives me an LA vibe due to the natural light coming in at the restaurant. It helps that it was a sunny afternoon. It wasn't that loud and we're not expecting it to be a quiet sit down restaurant so our group really had a nice chat. It helps that they carry decent wine selection. We had two bottles of their Italian red wine (im not sure which region) Im a type of person who only drinks sangria if we're talking about red wine but this one wasnt a problem to me. One comment I can make is the turn around time. It took more than 30 mins to get our main course, probably we're a group of 8 but mostly our orders are similar. I had to run half way through my meal because I had an important meeting to run to. Maybe the restaurant can work on thid better. But overall, the people are pleasant. read more

Beautiful layout, excellent interior, mediocre food with a be seen and to be seen crowd that patron this restaurant. read more

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Food and service were amazing and the patio was great. Visiting Toronto for the first time and was recommended this place for lunch by the Conciege at W Hotel. Had the shrimp campennelle which was delicious. read more

I arrived here for their weekend brunch looking to try their breakfast menu. The restaurant is quite spacious so we had no problem getting seats. I ordered the housemade scones, the eggs benedict, and the 8oz Wellington Country beef striploin. While we were waiting for our food, our server brought us a plate of bread and butter, something I always enjoy. The eggs Benedict was served with a side of salad and some root vegetables. The salad wasn't really tasty but the sweet potato and beets were nice and sweet. The eggs were warm and covered in a light hollandaise sauce. It was a satisfying plate. The steak was cooked to perfection and came with two eggs and a side of root veggies as well. The steak was nicely marinated and had a good grill taste. The scones were my favourite. I had scones a side of creme fraiche and apricot jam. These scones were flaky and buttery. They were so tasty! The service here was really up to par. I loved the server's patience with our orders and her attentiveness. Excellent brunch spot to hit on the weekend. read more

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Past by this place many times and finally made reservations to check out this place during summerlicious. Decor was upscale with plenty of seating inside and outside on the patio. For appetizer I got the miami short ribs. Flavours were good but the ribs were more dry and chewy then I would like. For entree I got the harrison coop roast chicken. Presentation was very good with lots of different colours. The chicken was more dry but was seasoned well. I tried my friend's salmon dish and it was a much better dish. For dessert I got the panna cotta. Texture was too soft and tasted like a yogurt dessert. Service was friendly, food came out at a reasonable time, but food was average. read more

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We sat on the patio and that was nice. Chairs and tables were a bit hard to move and close to the poles but the food and service makes you forget the pains of eating outdoors. Highly recommend the beef tartare. The tuna crusted with pistachio salad was also really good. Sangria and cocktails were also pretty solid here. Overall a great experience and service was pretty good too. read more

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We went to this restaurant for Winterlicious on a weekday night. We had a reservation and were promptly seated once in their main dining room. I had the duck pate for appetizer, veal chops with barley risotto for main and the cherry cheesecake with chocolate ganuche for dessert. My boyfriend had escargots with bacon for appetizer, duck breast for main and chocolate cake with barley ice cream for dessert. Except for the duck, the portions size were larger than expected. I would say it's "full sized" portions - like what you get if you paid the regular price. I really enjoyed my veal chop, it was really tender. The barley risotto had a chewy crunch, but could of been cooked a tad bit longer. I find the duck a bit too gamey, but my boyfriend enjoyed his dish. When my cheesecake came, I was really surprised (and relief) that it wasn't cover with a cherry syrup. I'm not too fond of cherries or syrup... The baked cheeeecake was smooth, had a strong cream cheese flavour and it wasn't overly sweet or dense like typical NY styles ones. I really liked it! The chocolate cake was DECADENT. It was rich and smooth, but I wouldn't have been able to finish the whole thing. Overall, I'm really please with the food, the service and the atmosphere at Sassafraz. I would most certainly come back to try their other dishes! read more

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My friends and I came as a group for the Summerlicious Lunch 3 course meal. We made a reservation for 7, and were seated promptly when we arrived. It was packed, as expected for a Saturday. The lighting in here was sublime - we sat right under the glass ceiling with hanging lights, the waterfall, and the plant wall. So aesthetically pleasing! Our service was very cordial, and the food was superb. For appetizer, most of us got the Short Rib, and some got the Featured Soup. Both were delicious. For the main course, we got the Atlantic Salmon and the Chicken Breast. The salmon was tastier, so soft with crispy skin. The soba noodles underneath were flavorful as well. For dessert, we chose the Local Cheese platter and Flourless Chocolate Bar. Great ending to our meal. All of this was paired with the bottle of Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Would definitely suggest this location for Summerlicious, especially with the unbeatable price for this 3 course meal! read more

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These people can do no wrong. Never had a bad meal here. Todays was brunch which was the blueberry and banana French toast for a bachelorette weekend with the girls. Delish ! Service was excellent. Ambience is light and airy and space is good for smaller groups. One of my go-tos" when I'm in the area. Good sized portions at a fair price in swankier part of town. Can't wait to return. read more

Sassafraz - French toast. Delish. 5/5. - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A perfect place for an extravagant date! My hubby booked it for my birthday night and I had an awesome birthday dinner, although the weather was pretty harsh. Lol, The restaurant is my new favourite in Toronto. The pricey one, but I found the prices justified, with the amazing experience I had. They worked well on their presentation of food as well as it's taste and the selection of menu! Decor & Ambience- contemporary & romantic, privacy with a lot of sitting area and tables are quiet at a distance, so you get a privacy. Even with 75% of the room was full, It was quiet in there. Candles, waterfall, street view adds to the beauty of the place. Service- super awesome/ delightful Mellisa (our server)- Not pushy or judgy, as other upscale restaurant's servers are. Menu- Innovative, every dish is worth a try! Location- just right at Bay station, have 2 nearby green P parking lots. Reservations/ Walkins- smooth! But I would suggest having a reservation before you visit, we went on a weeknight ( Wednesday) and it was almost full. But there were many walk-ins, I saw. Food: I ordered veggie Red Thai Curry- OMG! Heavenly! Wh would know that the best Thai curry would be discovered at a Non-Thai restaurant. It was not the traditional Red Thai curry, but it was awesome. and red with Thai flavours so, no harm naming it as Thai :P The hint of ginger drove me crazy! "food orgasm" that's what I call the experience :) For starter I ordered the Red oak salad- They could have added more lotus stem chips :P, It was good, but I was not impressed until I had my curry! And now comes the dessert- we ordered 2- flourless brownie and coconut-banana tart. Both we again delicious and so unique in flavour and so beautifully presented. Plus the complimentary bread and olive oil-balsamic were great too and they would keep refilling. The drinks were, however, expensive, for the choices that they had on the drinks menu. We ordered a red wine and white wine sangria both were pretty good, still, they can do a little better with the drinks choice and selection. P.S: I wanted to lick my plate! I consumed every element from my dishes :P read more

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This place has gone downhill versus what I remember a few years back. Service was incredibly slow and largely apathetic - had to ask twice for water at the start, and ditto for cutlery which for some reason wasn't on the table in the first place. Drinks took at least 20 minutes and food (ordered at same time) another 20. And it wasn't just us, all surrounding tables experienced the same. This might be understandable if they were bursting at the seams or short staffed, but they were far from full (patios busy but nobody inside) and no shortage of staff running around. Food was mixed. Avocado toast was great, Mac and cheese OK and the salads disappointing. Considering the price point, and range of other options in short walking distance, this was poor value. No plans to return! read more

The comfort of Sassafraz's lounge will always be one of my favourites. For this price, I must say the food is always mediocre at best. The experience is always made up by their great service and friendly staff. For this price in French cuisine, I would recommend checking out Chabrol, Jules Bistro or Auberge du Pommier. read more

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Me and my friend went here for the first time and we had their summerlicious menus. The first we both noticed walking into this restaurant was how big this place is. We were seated at the back on the restaurant, and there was a huge water-plant wall. It was very pretty. We ordered the soup and tune-shrimp ceviche for appetizers, steak and halibut for the main course. And we had the chocolate bar and strawberry Panna cotta for dessert. Overall the food quality was good, although there wasn't a wow moment I felt like. The service was good, the waitress was friendly and service was on point. I would like to go back to try their weekend brunch menu. read more

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An elegant French restaurant located in Yorkville. Good location with Subway station few minutes away and a Green P just a block away. We ordered the Ontario Beef Tartare and the Tuna & Shrimp Ceviche. Great Choice! The beef tartare was fresh, and the tuna and shrimps taste great. Short Ribs are very soft and tender. The Lamb Shank would taste even better with richer seasoning, but still very soft and tender. Flourless Chocolate is too rich for my liking and the lemon creme Caramel is not bad. Top Service at Sassafraz. We were well taken care of at all time. Restaurant is very busy, we were only able to get a 5pm sitting on a Saturday. So reserve your table in advance would be ideal. read more

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If you're contemplating going to Sassafraz for Summerlicious, don't wait, run! We had their Summerlicious lunch menu, and it was my favourite Summerlicious meal! I was with a couple friends so I had a chance to try a few different options. For appetizers, the blue crab salad was tasty, though a bit small. The lamb meatballs were also very tasty but a lot more filling. They also had a red pepper puree soup that I found very unique and delicious. I tried the ceviche rice bowl and chicken mains. Both were beautifully plated, relatively filling, and delicious! The chocolate cake may look like any ordinary mousse, but it was anything but. The mousse was rich and delicious, and it was complemented by a crunchy bottom layer and basil ice cream. Plus, the service here was great and sitting on the sofas they have in the cafe was an enjoyable experience. I'll definitely be going back! read more

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Not the same as I remember pre-pandemic. Staff seems more concerned about them selfs than the clients. I observed that most of the serving staff engaged very little with the dinners. The temperature in the place was set at 35 C and very uncomfortable and one did anything about it. The one bright spot was the two young ladies that greeted me at the door, they were charming. Overall It was disappointing. read more

Had lunch with some girlfriends. Didn't find the menu too big, but food was good. Service was ok. read more

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3.5 STARS I've been wanting to try this place for years. But the price always deterred me. But then I saw the Groupon for this place and I decided that this would be the best time to check it out. My friend and I decided to go on a Sunday - we thought it wouldn't be as busy as a Friday or Saturday night and we were right - the restaurant was just slightly less than half full. The front of the restaurant is more suited for drinks/lounging and it is beautiful - dark woods, white comfy couches all bathed in candlelight definitely make it a romantic spot. The sit down restaurant is to the sife and it's gorgeous as well - light tones, serene. The groupon allowed us to try 2 apps, 2 mains and 2 desserts. They even had a special Groupon menu so we could choose appropriately (the Groupon limited some of the choices from the regular menu but I would say about 85% of it was the same, however this was nice to avoid any extra charges unknowingly). I ordered the lobster bites for my apps - overall I liked it however I wish the lobster was a bit colder and it didn't come with this big dollop of cream on it. But it was a nice start to the main. My main was the BC Sturgeon with black quinoa and some turnips and shaved fennel. I really enjoyed this dish - I just wish there was more of it! The fish was nicely cooked and it paired well with the flavours of fennel and turnips. I'm a tiny person and I can say that it's a small portion. For me it's ok but for a larger person I can see how they would be hungry afterwards. Dessert was the roasted cherry cheesecake with toasted crumble and cherry sorbet. I'm picky with cheesecake and I found this was light and delightful - not like a typical heavy cheesecake...in fact if you didn't tell me the name of this dish I would not have guessed it was cheesecake. The sorbet provided a nice and fresh contrast to the cheesecake. I really liked the hint of sweetness this provided at the end of the meal. My friend had the pork belly for her app which she liked and decided to try the mac/cheese with chorizio for her main. The mac/cheese looked bland and unfortunately tasted bland - no flavour/spice could either of us detect. Even salt/pepper would have livened it up. We had assumed that maybe the sausage would be incorporated into the dish however we were wrong. It come out with 2 pieces of sausage on the side....these long pieces of meat...just sitting there. It was odd to say the least. Service was ok - everyone was nice per say...they just all looked bored or indifferent to working there. I felt awkward - this is supposed to be a "nice" restaurant and I would have thought I would have gotten better service, considering the price. Overall I am glad I had the opportunity to check it out as I did enjoy my meal but I doubt I would head back - maybe for a summerlicious meal....but I would not pay full price for the portions. Located in YorKville there is plenty of street parking and a few underground lots down the street. In the summer they have the patio open so you can enjoy brunch in the sun. read more

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Sassafraz is housed in a gorgeous yellow Victorian house in the heart of Yorkville. This year, I was here for a Summerlicious dinner. When I walked into the restaurant, I was stunned by the elegance of the interior. The restaurant was truly a beautiful space. I loved the skylight that poured into the room. Now onto the food! Vichyssoisse with lobster and truffle essence- for me, the soup was overly sweet and I needed more salt to balance out that sweetness. I couldn't really detect that truffle essence. Creole spiced gulf shrimp on corn grit cakes with cayenne bell pepper sauce- the dish was very beautifully presented and I loved the vibrant colours. It was also very tasty- the shrimp was nicely cooked and had that perfect springy bite to it. I also enjoyed the touch of heat in the cayenne bell pepper sauce. I've never had corn grit cake before, so I was surprised that it had a fluffy, egg-like texture, almost like a quiche. It was a great vehicle for soaking up the delicious sauce. Dungeness crab cake with adobe cream and jicama salad- the crab cake was full of crab meat, which was great. However, I'm more partial to pairing crab cakes with something creamy, usually some sort of mayo-based dip or aioli. While the sauce here was tasty, it lacked that creaminess that I desired. As well, the jicama salad was warmed by crab cake, which made it less refreshing. I would've enjoyed it more if it stayed cold. Rose water scented chilled cherry soup with dark chocolate mousse, crisped rice croquant and vanilla tuille- the mousse was delicious: intensely chocolatey and smooth, and the rice croquants were crispy delights! Blueberry tartlet with white chocolate crème diplomat, toasted meringue and lime gelée- the toasted meringue was like a melted marshmallow, adding a creamier dimension to the tart. However, I found the lime gelée to be shockingly sour to my palate. On the whole, the tart was very refined but I actually prefer my pastries to be more rustic, perhaps a little more buttery and greasy. I think the most enjoyable aspect of my meal was the lovely dining ambiance. As I said, the restaurant is stunningly beautiful! However, there were other glitches that marred the meal. For instance, the food all came really fast one after the other, but our server was not very attentive. We had to ask for water refills multiple times. Worst of all, during the dessert course, there were these little bugs flying around that were very bothersome, and our server never noticed. All in all, I would be willing to pay $25 for the food that I had, but I felt that the remaining $20 went to the décor. Ultimately, I'm not sure that I would come back to Sassafraz. Even though the restaurant is beautiful, the service wasn't perfect, and I'm reluctant to pay a premium just for prettiness. read more

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very nice food and atmosphere. We would like to especially mention our server the evening of Saturday, March 30.- James. He was very professional and attentive without being obtrusive. An excellent staff member. Well done Sassafraz read more

Fantastic seared ahi on microgreens. Delicious! Great service and management. Left my purse with passport and money in it at the restaurant and was thankful the manager had it with everything intact the next morning. Great, honest people! Was seated outside in front. Great people watching. Fantastic food & elegant venue! Highly recommend. read more

Came here for Winterlicious with a friend. Great atmosphere, delicious food and pretty good service! The duck pâté was delicious! The main portion was a decent size, I had the braised lamb leg which was delicious, although the bean ragout on the bottom was a bit bland in comparison, and did not feel worth the $43 when comparing other Winterlicious contenders. However, the flourless chocolate bar was a great end to the meal. The waiting staff was very attentive and checked in often. read more

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My partner and I came here last night for my birthday celebration. It was a lovely night. First off, I mixed up the reservation date but they graciously re-arranged their seating plan and put up by a table near the windows. It looked pretty busy on a Saturday night, good thing we arrived by 6pm or else we probably would be out of luck without a reservation. We used the groupon 3 course menu for $70. We were given a specific groupon menu, which we were surprised to see a wide array of choices. The good: - located in a nice restaurant near Bay station - our waiter was prompt with service, friendly, professional - the braised pork belly on lentil appetizer was great! - our entrees were wonderful - Artic char and Tandoori lamb (good flavours) - nice little candle with birthday message, very thoughtful - it was nice how they took the utensils away with each course Other points: - the octopus appetizer was good but my partner wasn't a big fan of it, unless you like that kind of distinct texture - the desserts probably wasn't made in-house and kept in a fridge (was my partner's guess). It tasted mediocre. Both portions were huge, we weren't able to finish, though we tried to. And a tad too sweet as well. Overall - we both had a great evening here. We would likely come back again. read more

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I was really excited to try this place. First I want to thank the hostesses for working with me because I did get to my reservation late and called them to tell them my flight pushed us back longer than we thought. They were very accommodating and moved the reservation. I was ready for tapas and Tinis. We got here and it was brunch I Until 4 which was kind of a bust To me because I really wanted their other food. I do love brunch though.. when our waiter first got to the table we were excited after he left he seemed very knowledgeable. Little did I know he said they were out of two things: when he said that I though he said out of two wines. I misunderstood him. We ordered drinks and told him to come back so we could read over the menu and choose new items. As time went on and on he seemed to really neglect Our table. Knowing my mom ordered a small salad for her meal. He did not bring Bread to our table at all, when he knew we were very hungry as we stated we wanted our bacon our first. At every other table he served them their bread on their plates? When we asked at the very end of our meal he said oh I thought someone brought you some....? Okay. Then we had to ask where our wine and sangria was 3 times. It never came out until AFTER our meal came out then his excuse for that was oh the bar is really busy, even the manager is there. Okay so your manager is okay with drinks taking 20 minutes and not even being sorry when you have Open tables? Not acceptable for drinks that cost $13.. then whatever we would ask he would "forget" or not acknowledge. My mom asked for pepper and I wanted some syrup. Did he bring them? No. We had to flag another Waiter down get them after not eating our food and waiting for him to bring it. He did not have an obsured amount of tables but he seemed to be served everyone else everything else they wanted but us. He knew this was our first time here and that we were Sykes to try it as I picked this from many many restaurants for us to eat at. The only good thing about this place was the food. It was very tasty and all was served very fresh. The avacado toast was sooo fresh. It tasted like the avacado had just been mashed up. The sausage was really good. The bacon was good but I honestly expected more flavor but still it's bacon so it was good. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting. It wasn't just not clean the door and walls had stuff all Over them. It's not appetizing to go to the restroom at a mildly pricey restaurant to a nasty bathroom. It makes me think bad things about the kitchen. The food and hostess earned the 3 stars on this review other than that go somewhere else... server was Davis. He really did deceive us from the start :( read more

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This review is for S Cafe, the quint, bar style resto lounge that is situated inside next to Sassafraz restaurant. For an upscale evening out, this is the perfect place to have a romantic candle lit dinner with great food and on weekends they have their resident pianist playing too. Every dish we ordered was cooked perfectly and full of flavours. The place could use some minor renovations and updated furniture. read more

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Fantastic evening! We stopped in for an early dinner and tried the winterlicious menu. Beautiful ambiance and decor we were sat in the corner booth with a view of the beautiful garden wall. Our server was genuine and friendly. I started with the tuna & shrimp ceviche and my friend ordered the warm maitake mushroom salad. Both were phenomenal. The taste texture and presentation were perfect. For our mains I had the braised lamb shank and my friend had the leek and mushroom agnolotti both were crowd pleasers! And to end we had the flourless chocolate bar and assorted cheese. I highly recommend the flourless chocolate bar! Would come again and highly recommend you try out Sassafraz when in Yorkville. read more

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By Toronto standards, this is one of the finer dining go to places to impress and open up your wallet. The only minor issue that bothered me throughout dinner was the tap water provided at room temperature. I wonder if this was a devious ploy so that one would be encouraged to order bottled water service or pay up for any beverage. On the very plus side. Although this place comes across as upscale (as it is in Yorkville after all) and pretentious (with all the dinners in their designer outfits), I do find this place accommodating when I show up in much more casual attire (i.e. shorts and golf shirt). That's just me, as you may want to dress like the Jone's. At any rate, dinner was fine. Leisurely with well above average service. read more

Sassafraz - Very crisp, clean and white. And very simple. - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food was great. Service was excellent. Very nice atmosphere with a living plant wall. A classy place and comfortable seating. read more

Sassafraz - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The best French restaurant in town! Sassafraz is a cozy fine dining restaurant in Yorkville, serving your french classics. This was my second visit and I noticed they have removed their tablecloth dining - something many Toronto fine dining restaurants have done in the past years. My personal favourite is the duck terrine which bursts with flavor. The tartare and salmon were beautifully plated as usual. I highly recommend Sassafraz for groups or a date! read more

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Skillet Baked Escargot: yum - creamy - greasy, that's the general feeling about this appetizer. The escargots were kinda lack of its own flavour, which has been covered by the creamy sauce. Lobster Bites: It was ok. Ontario Cornish Hen: The chicken was tender and juicy, the skin was crispy, plus the stuffing and the side dish which added more layers of flavour, like this dish. Sturgeon Fillet: Black quinoa and sturgeon - not a fan of this combo. The idea might be using quinoa to reduce the fishy taste, but the fish was soft and the quinoa was hard and lack of flavour, this one is not recommended. The desserts were great, the cheesecake was yum and the beignets were out of expectation. Service and atmosphere were nice too. read more

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Sassafraz seemed to be the most inviting place in Yorkville while showing an out of town friend around the city. We were not disappointed. We sat on the patio for a late lunch and the atmosphere was very charming, kinda European. The service and food were excellent! I had the S Cafe burger which was so tender and juicy, I had to use a knife and fork. That's not a bad thing. My friend had the asparagus and broccolini quiche and said it tasted every bit as good as it looked. See photos. Sassafraz is definitely on my list of places to entertain friends!. read more

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Wonderful atmosphere, and great service. Came in for the winterlicious menu, and thoroughly enjoyed all 3 courses. The stuffed, aubergine was a little subpar and underwhelming, and the most under-seasoned dish of the evening. So, perhaps skip the vegetarian dishes, and get a poultry based item instead, as those were delectable. Overall, the food was delicious, and the dessert was a personal outstanding star dish for me. Their cocktail and wine menu is also quite wonderful. Most definitely recommend! read more

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I returned to Sassafraz to experience their Summerlicious lunch. The restaurant offers several dining areas that guests can choose from. The outdoor patio is perfect for people watching on warm sunny days. The bar area offers plush sofa seating, conducive to spending relaxed time with friends, while enjoying drinks and the kitchen's creations. The main dining area has a touch of modern elegance, with a live green wall and waterfall feature. Bread was served warm, with nice texture and density. I started the meal with Grilled Miami Cut Short Ribs (Thai marinade, togarashi, mango), thinly sliced beef ribs that spent a long time in the Thai marinade and a short time on the grill. The best part of the dish was actually the mango salad accompanying the short ribs, which was light, refreshing, and had something different from the traditional fare we usually get at Thai restaurants. For my main, I ordered the Atlantic Salmon (chilled soba noodle, ginger ponzu dressing, pickled enoki). I loved it in my previous visit and didn't mind having it again. While I still enjoyed how the salmon was cooked, and how well it paired with the cold soba noodles and ponzu dressing, there was no care in regards to the dish presentation, which was disappointing. I ordered the Strawberry Panna Cotta (mixed berries, toasted coconut, mint) for dessert, and did not enjoy it at all. I love panna cotta because it is usually slightly sweet and a light finish to a meal. The addition of the strawberry to the panna cotta made it sour and unpleasant to my palate. Thankfully the server was gracious enough to replace it with the Chef's Selection of Local Cheeses (brie, gouda, truffle honey, dried fruit, house crisps), which was much more pleasant compared to the panna cotta. Service continues to be excellent; polished, friendly and attentive. Green P and street parking are available nearby. Highly recommended. TLDR; good food, great service, nice ambiance https://thomassu.smugmug.com/Food/2019/190706Sassafraz/n-nNhSc7/ read more