What a memorable experience! We made reservations for 6:30 on a Thursday night after driving in from Buffalo. Chris met us at the door and showed us to a romantic table for two tucked away in a corner. I had thoroughly researched the menu and knew exactly what we were ordering. As a bonus we were lucky enough to have Chris as our server too! We started with the escargot and really enjoyed it. For dinner we shared the 9 oz. Filet Mignon and a side of steamed fresh vegetables that were more like stir fried and absolutely delicious. The steak was cooked to perfection and the baked potato that accompanied it was presented with butter, sour cream and fresh chives. My theory is if they have crème brûlée on the menu we are getting it and that turned out to be an excellent decision as well. We highly recommend Bardi's and plan to return the next time we are in Toronto. read more

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I have no idea how this place is still in business tbh. They've been serving the exact same food for decades, which is either a good thing or a bad thing depending how you look at it. For a steak house, the steak is surprisingly low quality. It's the old school bay street bros keeping this place in business single-handedly. You won't get food poisoning eating here, but you might want to ask for extra salt and a bottle of HP sauce. read more

Not a horrible experience, but not stellar either. Our waiter was personable and attentive, although he forgot to bring the second round of the complimentary garlic bread we asked for, which was fresh, crispy and delicious. The time gap between appetizers and main courses was noticeably long, considering the number of tables occupied at the time. I found most of what I sampled way too salty (Crispy Fried Calamari appetizer, and French Onion soup; yes, even for French Onion Soup). My husband ordered the "BARDI'S SPECIAL" ($77.00 - 20 oz) signature bone in rib steak and was not particularly impressed. On the plus side, the wine menu is beyond varied and extensive. I ordered the "Cuban" Rock Lobster Tails ($88.00) and asked beforehand if they were actually sourced from Cuban waters (yes, I was told). The vegetables served with it were fresh and crispy, but the rice I felt was not cooked enough, or very flavourful. Most importantly, I was served Maine lobster tails not Rock (Caribbean spiny) Lobster tails (difference shown in pictures). The decor is somewhat dated, but interesting framed art pieces on the walls. read more

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The ambiance of this restaurant was very vintage and old school. The interior was very small and cramped as it was difficult to get in and out of the seat without bumping into a persons sitting behind you. We were there with a group of 7 for an 8:30 reservation and it appeared they wanted to get our party in and out as quickly as possible. Shortly after bringing the first round of drinks the waiter took our dinner order without suggesting any appetizers. I tried to order the seafood soup off the menu and they were out, they were also out of the crème brûlée. I ordered the 12 oz filet medium rare and fries. The exterior of the steak was a bit over done for my taste. Not a bad place but there are better in Toronto. read more

We loved everything about this place-food, service & atmosphere. Our steaks were tasty and perfectly cooked. The creme brulee was divine.

Been going here for years. Most recently it was disappointing. Had the cheesy garlic bread which is always solid, but my sirloin was below par. The steak was very small, misshapen, and tasted low quality. read more

Not a place to enjoy a delicious dinner. My husbands steak (peppercorn) was the worst steak he has ever tasted and his potato was hard as a rock with no taste. My ribs had a weird taste. Our waiter was rushed and never asked us how our meal was. Never asked if we wanted dessert. Nothing. Just check. The restaurant was NOT busy. read more

Not impressed. Blah. Potato with no pizazz. I should have a lot more of the blah wine. But hey, at least it was overpriced.

First time ordered through Doordash. Food was good but presentation was poor. While I understand that delivered food is difficult to present but Bardi's lost 2 stars for not even trying. read more

Bardi's Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my favourite steakhouse in Toronto and I've never been disappointed. I've been to most of Toronto's steakhouses and we do have some great ones, but Bardi's remains my 'go to' favourite. I've been going for over 40 years and I hope to continue enjoying this classic restaurant for many, many more. read more

After a long day at a conference, 10 of us went for a late dinner. The restaurant was kind enough to set us up upstairs in one of their function room. We had an assortment of food including their popular cheese bread, and lots of steaks. We seemed to have a good variety of steaks and everyone seem to enjoy their meal. The various sides included mushrooms, asparagus and Brussel sprouts. Some elected to have desserts such as the chocolate cake, sherbet. Great selection of wines complimented our evening. read more

Bardi's Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Not quite sure how they stay in business in this location - which i would imagine quite expensive. $9.00 for 3 slices of skinny cheese and garlic bread - the trickery was they offered them as if they were complimentary and then bam! It's on e bill as if we actually ordered some real apps. Signature steak - rib steak for $72 - it was ok but not wow The rest of the food was par. Service was super slow - no apologies when the food came, just that they were "busy" - on a Tuesday night! Sure there's a hockey game but I would imagine a 5:30 reservation means we are at the front of the line. But no, 20 min after apps before the main course finally show its face. Pretty sure I'm not coming back. read more

I was open minded about the restaurant. The price has a tendency to scare you away. I ordered the 12 oz Filet medium and a baked potato. When you steak arrived it was burned on the outside and my first bit left a bitter tasted. I preceded to cut into my Filet and it was completely over cooked. My baked potato was also over cooked the skin was brown and inedible. I wish I could post pictures. read more

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Ended up going here searching for a nostalgic steak house experience. When I go to places like this, I don't expect the best service or ambiance. I expect a really good steak. Bardi's couldn't even do that right. It was overly salted and the driest ribeye I have ever eaten. If you're considering coming here, just don't. read more

An enjoyable evening at a classic Steakhouse. The service was excellent and the food was great.

Was expecting more from this place, it's a Toronto landmark and has the look and feel of an old New York City restaurant. The steak was mediocre and not cooked as requested. Completely overpriced and fell way below expectations. The service was ok but the place was really empty and quiet. Felt like it was more of a tourist trap than anything. Prob wouldn't go back read more

I came here for Valentine's day. The restaurant had a bit of a classic pub/bar feel to it. The restaurant offers complimentary coat check service for dining guests. The menu wasn't too extensive, as I guess it was special one used for Valentine's day. They have a very extensive wine list, priced per glass (up to ~$20.00) and per bottle (up to $7000.00 CAD), if you're looking to impress...or to burn a hole through your wallet ;) The fresh bread was tasty. It was hot, with just the right amount of melted butter. The entrées were alright, nothing great. My boyfriend ordered a Caesar salad and I ordered escargots. The escargots were well cooked, but way too salty in flavour. The dinners were fantastic. I like my steak well done. Most places often suck the life and juices out of the meat when cooked well done, but Bardi's did not. The flavour was good, and the steak was still juicy, so I was really impressed with that. Service was a little slow with taking orders or checking in with how the meal was/additional requests. I asked for a straw at one point, but never received it. The bill took a long time to get to us as well when it was requested. Overall, 3.5/5 read more

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Fine dining, that's for sure. I dressed up for this one. Bardi's is a premium steakhouse in Toronto, and accordingly charges those premium prices that everyone loves. Like anywhere it has its ups and downs. Allow me to break it down for you. Food Quality: Outstanding as expected. My New York Strip was in the 50 dollar range. While intimidatingly expensive, it's was delightfully tender, and flavorful (and not to mention quite large). I left Bardi's a fuller, fatter man. I have no complaints within this realm, the food is outstanding, if you don't mind paying for it. Service: The service was also fantastic. My server was really courteous and had a sense of humor as well. I recall him joking with myself and others at the table. The food came within a reasonable time, and he checked up more than a few times to make sure everything was alright. Decor: The decor in Bardi's is difficult to really evaluate. The thing is, I like it, but at the same time it felt dated, and a little odd. It's a smaller place. It feels intimate, the kind of place you might celebrate something. I wouldn't call it fancy by traditional standards, but it's definitely upscale; just feels a little dated. Worth a look if you've got something important to celebrate, have far too much money, or are craving a fantastic steak which you don't mind paying for. read more

The BEST Steak I have ever ate! I was in Toronto on a business trip, and a collegue and I were looking for some place to eat. Most of the places we had thought of going too were way too crowded due to a Maple Leaf's game going on. We walked by Bardi's Steak House and decided we were in the mood for steak. The restaurant is a small establishment and luckily for us it wasn't very crowded. The menu is small, but according to the waiter who came with a very thick Italian accent, all they do is steak for 40 years. The prices seemed a bit high, but since the company was paying for it the cost didn't matter. I ordered the 8 oz Filet Mignon, and my collegue ordered the 10 oz New York strip. As soon as we sank our forks into our steaks we both knew this would be an extremely tender steak, and we were right. My steak knife literaly ran thru the steak like it was butter. Usually I have to add salt to any meat I order so I had the salt ready, but always taste before hand so I know how much salt I will need to add. The first bite was absolutely divine, as it melted in my mouth with the perfect blend of seasonings. I was so amazed at how tender the steak was that I tried out a theory to see if I could cut it with a butter knife, sure enough the butter knife cute thru with ease. Before we were finished, we both declared that this was most definitely the best steak either of us had ever had the pleasure to devour. The decor is a bit old world style and it's not modern but frankly I liked the ambiance of the place. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I had ordered it medium rare, and it came out just slightly underdone from what I prefer. But frankly the flavor was so good I didn't have the heart to send it back. We had no appetizers, no dessert, or salads, and only 2 drinks between the 2 of us and our meal came out to $136.00 CAD read more

4.5 / 5 Bardi's was an overall excellent experience for me. The quality of their steak was exactly what I expected for the high price tag I was paying. The service was good for the most part and our steaks arrived in a good amount of time. The atmosphere was pretty nice too, although the restaurant is fairly small so it may not be suitable if you're going with large groups of people. read more

Wonderful restaurant near our hotel (Fairmont Royal York). We were greeted and seated immediately. A minute or two later water, a basket of warm bread and menus were brought to the table. About five minutes after our waiter J. arrived. We were told the specials and wanted to order a bottle of wine. Instead of reciting a memorized script, he offered samples from three of the four bottles we asked about. We made our choice and a new bottle was opened. We spoke with J about the restaurant, its wine room, cigars and a few other topics. He was very friendly and supremely nice. We ordered a shrimp cocktail, surf & turf, an 8oz filet mignon and Ontario mushrooms. The mains were served with a baked potato. Everything was cooked perfectly. Towards the end of the meal J. came by and asked if we would like dessert. We would, but not right away. That wasn't a problem. Based on the earlier cigar conversation, BF asked if he knew of any near by cigar shops. He did. His friend owned a place. Although the shop was about to close, J. called saying someone was stopping by in a few minutes and to stay open. Since I was now sitting alone, J brought over an "on the house" cappuccino. BF returned a 15 minutes later with cigars. We ordered dessert, and since it was late in the evening, and we were two of the only people there, J showed us the upstairs wine room. It's a great space and perfect for private/group dining. We returned to our table. BF asked for a chocolate martini with his dessert. J. didn't know how to make this. We told him what's normally in the drink and he went to make it. It was perfect and delicious. He added his own twist on the ingredients and it was the best chocolate martini I've tasted. All-in-all this was a perfect dinning experience. The food was fantastic, but J.'s kindness, humor and service put this way over the top. Amazing. read more

Great Steak house. We got the Travel Zoo deal which was way too much food but the 22 oz RibEye bone in was cooked to perfection and they have great dessert options if u can fit anymore food in. My only complaint is the very very dated decor. If the decor matched the food I would have given it a 5 read more

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Visited Bardi's at the recommendation of the Fairmont concierge. Our criteria was steak, great food, and we didn't have to get too dressed up. This was an excellent choice. My husband and I shared a garlicky shrimp appetizer with cheese bread, the 20 oz Bardi's special rib eye, mushrooms, baked potatoes, and sauteed spinach. All were perfectly prepared. The steak could have been cut with a butter knife, it was so tender. The staff were super attentive. They have an extensive wine list, and we found a reasonably priced old vine red that paired perfectly. Great old school steakhouse. read more

I had a good 16 oz. "Ontario" cut of Black Angus beef. I had it served medium rare with fries. The steak is $42 and was good but not great. The fries were below par. The atmosphere of the restaurant feels old but not in the years of tradition sense; more like a slightly worn-out sense. The feeling I'm left with is that I'm glad I tried one of Toronto's noted stake houses but I don't feel they delivered value for my $42 steak compared to say Hy's or Ruth's Chris. Both Hy's and Ruth's Chris are in the very near vicinity and are in the same price range, so either one of those would be my pick next time. If I based my review on the steak alone this place would be great and I'd probably give 4.5 out 5 but in this market, and especially in this economy, a dining experience isn't based solely on the food. Bardi's is a good place to eat but it could be great. read more

We stopped in to eat before a Leaf's game. Waiter knew we were going to the game and ensured we would get out of there in time. Our group of four had a New York strip, a couple of ribeyes and a filet. All were perfectly cooked and delicious. Baked potatoes were fine. Wish they had some bacon bits to go with the sour cream and chives offered. For sides we had mushrooms, asparagus and brussel sprouts. No complaints here either. Lengthy wine list and were were able to find something decent without breaking the bank. I did find the chair and table a bit old and somewhat uncomfortable. To sum up, a good meal but I would probably pick Jacobs over it at that price point. read more

This was our first time for Bardi's. The location for me is anything but convenient, but that's personal and has nothing to do with the quality or service. It does add significantly to the overall experience and cost. Parking in the area can be expensive and hard to find depending on the events taking place in the area, hockey etc... We had bargain street parking at $12. The company I was with was great. This is important and can have an impact on the overall feel and mood. Both Jacob and myself were celebrating our birthdays and decided to splurge a little. We've known one another for less than a year and both have birthdays in the same week, It's always an interesting experience when we are together. The service over all was excellent, Chris our server was fast and attentive and the supporting staff seemed to be right on. Being nondrinkers we skipped the wine and jumped right in to the main course with a side of cheese garlic bread (not so good), asparagus (cooked to perfection) and the Ontario 10 Oz sirloin (master piece). The cheese and garlic toast for two was piping hot and highly recommended and was a big disappointment really but the 10 Oz top sirloin with baked potato and the asparagus, done to perfection. The quality of the meat was exactly what was anticipated. We sat on the second floor which looks and feels totally different from the older main floor. I would have preferred the main floor. When the bill arrived we were both surprised, very affordable given the quality and location. We would go back if we were going to be in the area. Very satisfying. read more

It read that this place has a lot of history and decided to visit. The interiors are nice, homely with wood everywhere. I ordered a Top Sirloin Steak 7oz. It came with 1 accompaniment and I chose Baked Potato. No sauce, that was extra. The lady serving me was very good. However, I saw a male waiter coughing into a tray of open water cups and then take it to guests. Too expensive and there are better options. I most likely will not be back. Keg is my choice. read more

Tired We had a little higher expectations with a restaurant celebrating it's 50th anniversary and the level of class. Any cocktails we asked for only came in a full bottles. Even champagne cocktails. A sign of a place trying to save money. Steak was sent back because it was over cooked. Second round of the steak was perfect on the inside but burn on the outside. Geez, we definitely expected more from a long time institution and a place with this level of price point. read more

Yes, the prices may scare you at first; however, I found the food and service to be excellent, which I won't mind paying for. I started out with the garlic bread, very good. Then as an appetizer, I had the seared scallops....heaven! I then had the Signature Bardi's steak cooked rare, good lord, tender & amazing. If you're downtown, stop in. Highly recommend. read more

Decor is getting dated but central location in middle of business season and -15c weather makes this always a welcome trip. $50 a plate min is a little steep considering waiter and space is exactly high end compared to rest of Toronto. Food though is amazing with any of the steaks more than satisfying...but I'd hesitantly take Keg over this place for a better decor and slightly cheaper plate price. read more

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The steak sandwich from Bardi's is a Bay Street staple. Those who have had it will know that there are often tough bits (which are especially awkward in a sandwich!) in the steak. Their dinner steaks are not much better (though slightly more affordable than other steak houses). To make up for it, Bardi's does have some of the best garlic and garlic/cheese bread in the city! The interior looks like somewhere the Godfather would have frequented. It's nice, but from a different era... like the neon sign out front. I wouldn't turn down a meal at Bardi's, but there is better steak to be had in the city. read more

Steak and wine here were good. Expensive but good, though I wouldn't say it's good value for money. Decor is dated... No modern clean lines here, just the old wood look. read more

Came here with co-workers for lunch. Old school charm, good service. I'd have to say the lambchops that my co-worker ordered and my steak were nicely cooked. One of the few times where we've ordered medium- rare and actually got medium rare. The steak itself however was a bit too lean and lacking in flavour. For the price paid, i expected a bit better. The lambchops, while beautifully cooked, was heavy on rosemary, same with the jus that came with it, together it was just too overpowering. Would i come here again? Nice to try, but I would probably go to the Keg. read more

Not worth the money they charge. I've been to many steak houses around the world and several in the Toronto area. I went for a meal with my three siblings since I was in town. The service was slow, the wine overpriced, and the food mediocre at best. Beyond all that, I did not find the waitstaff particularly attentive or friendly. Also despite the fact that we were literally the only group in the restaurant at the time it still took over an hour and 15 minutes before the food arrived. Next time I'll save some money and have a higher quality experience by going to the Keg only a block away. read more

Not very busy, Service slow, prices higher than expected. Waiter not very familiar with menu and suggestions for a first timer diner. The seafood chowder was good and the serving was ample. I had the sirloin which my waiter suggested after much prompting. It was cooked to temperature as requested. Not much in the flavor department. It was pared with FF and garlic bread. They were both good with the garlic bread being the star of the meal. The meal was more what you expect at a chain family steakhouse for under $20 not for $80 at a high end rea read more

Reserved a table well in advance by telephone for a business meeting. Asked for a quiet booth and was told no problem. On arrival we were shown a table in the middle of the dining room - not private at all. Discussion ensued and were provided a booth - happy. Same waiter we had the 'discussion' with on table location managed our table. Unfortunately he was abrupt while reviewing the menu, to the point of being somewhat rude. Wine list - Argentina varietal preferred by one guest - no wines left under $100 - this just seemed strange, as there was no lack of stock for those well above the $100 mark. All three of us had steak - pricey but cooked to order and flavourful - baked potato was great (justified three stars). Waiter a little more friendly, and slowed his conversation down a bit, when bill was presented - likely hoping to leave a positive impression before we assessed the tip - a little late. Although I have eaten here several times in years past it was for lunch vs dinner. Never had the negative experience we did with this waiter. Unfortunately - will not return. read more

I could have given 5 stars as I think Bardi is superb steak restaurant. But service was so slow we almost suspected they went to a slaughterhouse to get our cuts of steaks. It was a disturbing thought but there was no way grilling 2 steaks could have required an hour! But New york strip I had was cooked flawlessly and it tasted delicious. We also had shrimp cocktails and escargots for appetizers, which were intriguing as well. Steak selection is small as staples like porterhouse, neptune, chateaubriand and so on and such are not available. Service was excellent and I loved the ambiance. read more

We've been in Toronto for a few days and this was the best place we've eaten! Great, attentive and polite staff! The food was perfectly cooked and delicious! read more

Let's just start by saying that the food is very expensive compared to your typical steak house. The steak itself was very good, my boyfriend had that as his main. I however got the chicken, which was not very good. I am quite picky when it comes to chicken though. The service was good but I couldn't help feeling a little out of place. The restaurant itself has a nice quiet atmosphere, but the decor and lack of maintenance on the building itself don't have that high end/ expensive quality. Overall good food, good service..... 62$ for a steak is a little too much for me. read more

If you want a great steak, this is the only place to go. The prices are better, the steaks are the best Certified Angus on the planet, and they have an exceptional wine list that has been rated one of the best. I prefer my steaks Pittsburg medium rare and I rarely get it. At Bardis they know exactly how to get it there. Service is very professional and attentive without being too close. The ambiance is old traditional, but it sort of suits what a real steak house should look like. Don't forget to have the garlic cheese bread, heavenly! Surprisingly they have some of the largest shrimp cocktail I have ever seen and are delicious. Final word....peasant salad, the owners version of the traditional Greek Salad but way.... Better. read more