Came here for the summerlicious menu! Got the Poached Salmon, Pork Croquette and Camembert en croute. Fancy place! From the way the waiters dress to the table setting with double cutlery and fabric napkins, this is great for a date to dress up for! I sat inside as my last visit I sat on the patio. They have nice leather & marble décor (the bill tray was real leather!) Appetizer: Poached salmon, the salmon was tender and flaky. It was covered with a tangy tomato sauce with corn Entrée: Pork croquette, one medium sized on top of bed of diced potato on a tangy sauce. Didn't like the tang to the potatoes personally. I'm impressed that the cut of meat is one piece and that it's so tender and flaky, it's like eating tuna, and pulls off like pulled pork. My only complaint is that it was incredibly salty-- the meat, the crust, the sauce. I only ate half. Dessert: Camembert en croûte, I was surprised that the pastry was soaked in sauce. I'm not sure if the pastry is supposed to be crispy, but the texture is exactly like eating a microwaved croissant with cheese inside. It was very gooey, and I think I would prefer the pastry dry and crispy without the syrup. My partner had a whipped cheese salad, burger and chocolate cake, to which they all tasted alright, except for the chocolate cake, it was dense and sweet to me as if it was made with shortening. All in all, great for a fancy meal! They just lost a star because my entree was way salty. read more

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Oyster! $1 an Oyster?! Everyday after 5 pm??!! Now I know where to go for oyster when I have the cravings.... I know Biff's Bistro is not serving up the best oysters in town and you don't really have choice of the fancy oysters but $1?? I tell you I can eat a lot of oyster.. if I going to pig out on oyster at Rodney's I would be in trouble and I might have a heart attack when I see the final bill......... We ended up sitting by the bar... and the services was good without overbearing... and I like the deco and the vibe of the Biff's... but how many oysters can I down in one seating?! It can be quite scary :P read more

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Biff Bistro is my last O & B restaurant to try, so I decided to stop by for a weekend lunch. Biff Bistro offers a lunch prix fixe combo, which comes with the soup of your choice. I wasn't tempted by the soup of the day (some sort of bean soup), so I opted for the mushroom soup instead. The hearty soup was rich with robust, earthy flavours. For the main, I decided to try Basquez style chicken with preserved lemon, olives and chorizo. The dish was visually stunning, and I was immediately drawn to the bright, vibrant colours. Luckily, the taste did not disappoint either. The chicken was very tender and the broth was bursting with flavours of the meat juice and herbs. I wasn't very impressed with the caramelized onion tartlette with warm mushrooms, anchovy and grand crème delin. The pastry itself was slightly too thick and hard, particularly in the bottom. I also wished that the anchovy had been more evenly distributed throughout the tart. The large chunks of cured fish made certain bites overly salty. All in all, it was a very enjoyable lunch, and I really loved the chicken! However, I think I prefer O & B Cafe Grill and Jump over Biff's Bistro. read more

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5 stars for my first visit during summerlicious (everything was perfect and we sat on the beautiful patio) but only 3 stars for my recent birthday dinner there. We got the fries to share as I heard they were good (they were good). I got their seafood soup which was comforting and tasty but I was still hungry. My husband got their daily special - beef cheek spaghetti which he enjoyed. It was pretty busy for a Monday night and it felt like everyone was seated quite close together. The ambiance on the patio is definitely nicer! read more

Biff's Bistro - Seafood soup $32 fries $9 daily special beef check pasta $28 - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for buck a shuck oysters (can't go wrong) and their French fries (divine)! I enjoyed the horseradish and vinegar provided for the oysters, was missing the Tabasco (personal preference). Service was ok but the setting/atmosphere really brought me back to my trip in Paris. Was only missing some music! read more

Biff's Bistro - Buck a shuck oysters - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One of my favourite French places in Toronto. My girlfriend and I usually go on Wednesdays for the buck-a-shuck and half priced wine bottles. Having said that the rest of the menu is spectacular as well. We love the liver parfait, the poulet roti, the steak tartare, and the duck confit, just to name a few. read more

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A 3.5 star experience. My husband and I arrived at 5:45 pm Tuesday night for an early dinner before a 7:30 Raptors game. I advised the hostess when I made the reservation that we needed to leave in 75 minutes. No joke- they advised all the 3 servers who attended our table. Our main server kept an eye on all the entrees to ensure we didn't have to wait more than a few minutes between courses, and did not forget about us when the place got busy at around 6:30. I was disappointed about their salmon tartar served on a bed of lentils, under some beets and pickled beets. The pickled beets were too overpowering. Then came my main entree - the sesame crusted tuna was cooked to perfection! Dessert was also great- the almond- orange cake was small in portion, but very rich, also served with a scoop of fragrant vanilla ice cream. The servers definitely made it a lovely experience! read more

this is 3.5 star. But I will come back for sure and may give more stars based on other dishes I'm going to try. A nice place for business lunch or dinner. Food is OK. Tried varies dishes here, and tried the lamb burger for the first time today. Pros: good ambiance, staff are professional, amazing patio, good music, right across Sony Centre, the brioche was very tasty, so as the side green salad, good wine menu Cons: the burger was too salty, it was juicy which is good, but too juicy in a way that made a mess, the bread fell off and I had my hands dirty. The other time I tried the mussels and they weren't the best ones I had. read more

Biff's Bistro - Lamb burger with side of green salad - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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3.5 stats Came here for Winterlicious lunch with my co workers. Service was terrific, our waiter was amazing. Pros: the mushroom soup was worth the visit alone! Beautifully presented with a caked puff pastry on top. Soup was perfectly seasoned and delectable. Desert we chose was the chocolate peanut butter cake. Very sweet, but yum The mains were a little underwhelming though. I ordered the duck confit speghetti, which would have been really tasty (albeit a bit like very eldente thick ramen noodles more than speghetti), however it was just too salty. I love me some salt, but even I couldn't get thru half of it. We also noticed another table returning thiers for a different main. My coworkers ordered the brie burger which looked amazing (fries were delicious) but they said it wasn't anything extraordinary. Overall it was close to being excellent and I'd give this place another go. read more

Biff's Bistro - Amazing mushroom aoup - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This was quite an experience. I started off by looking for a great date night. And came across this place. I booked the reservation through OpenTable, and we're not travelling from too far away just from Markham. I had noticed that I received a missed call from the restaurant because we were a few minutes late and I did try and call back the restaurant about six or seven times with no answer. With that being said, I also went onto the website to see if there was an alternate contact number but there wasn't which then I noticed that it said the restaurant was closed... at this point we were already across the street so we figured we'll take a walk just to see what's going on. When we turned onto front Street, we noticed that the whole entire street was basically being demolished. There was construction everywhere and there was nowhere to park and it looked like the whole street and all the restaurants were closed. We then walked up to the restaurant and noticed other people sitting inside, so we figured that they were open. Instantly when we walked in the ambiance was great the vibe was amazing and we were seated at our table. Our waiter was absolutely amazing and he was super helpful with everything on the menu. He gave us some great recommendations on wine, which worked out to be perfect. I ordered the braised chicken which was amazing definitely 10 out of 10 recommend, and my boyfriend ordered the braised beef, which was really good, but it was very heavy. For appetizer, we had the tartare, which was also very good. However, I recommend getting less mustard because it was very strong, and very overpowering. We finished our meals and it was onto dessert. I got the apple tart and my boyfriend got the crème brûlée which once again was amazing absolutely no complaints with that. All in all, we will definitely be coming back, it is a little bit on the pricier side for the two of us. We walked out about $230 including tip. It's safe to say I'm not sure if $230 is exactly worth it but if you're looking to spend a little bit on some really great French cuisine this place could be your go to, but be ready to spend a little bit. read more

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My friend and I went here for lunch after a conference in downtown Toronto. It's a bit upscale and on the pricier side. We ordered a lamb burger and chicken club both with side salads. The lamb burgers was one of the most delicious burgers I've ever had, juicy and seriously amazing. The chicken club was also very good, though not as stand out as the burger. Our drinks were originally forgotten, and sat at the bar, but otherwise the service was fast and friendly. When I saw the espresso machine I ordered a latte with amaretto that turned out just amazing. I would return for sure if for nothing more than to have that lamb burger again. read more

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Bad food bad service don't go here. They never come by to check in the table and the food tasted microwaved. How do they call themselves an upscale French restaurant. read more

Splendid. Amazing. Magnificent. Need I say more? Well, yes I actually do! My partner and I came here for the prix fixe offerings. Three course meal for two for around $60? What a steal! The decor was easy on the eyes. It was like eating in a study but you know. Not a study. Our server was delightful. He anticipated our every need and followed up at the right times. He was hilarious and made us feel comfortable. Moving onto the food: DAMN. The truffled salad made my mouth water. I'm a sucker for truffle and vinaigrettes. So the combination of the two made my mind explode. The portion was filling but not too much for an appetizer. I would honestly just come here if I was craving for a good salad. The duck confit was to die for. I've always wanted to try this unattainable (budget wise) and quite famous dish. It did not disappoint. Well, the chefs at Buff's didn't disappoint! It was so rich and delicious. I couldn't finish the whole thing but oh man, I'd scarf this thing down for a midnight snack. The ingredients meshed well together and you could really taste the intricate ingredients. The dessert was really good as well. I'm not too much of a dessert person but it was pleasing to the palate. Overall, a wonderful meal. I will definitely come back again, thanks to the chefs and the service. This place made my taste buds go to heaven ! read more

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This place is so adorable! Has a great patio now that the weather is improving and the restaurant has a fair amount of seating with the lounge and dining area. The downfall was that I found the service incredibly slow. I'm not sure if the server was just giving my friend and I time to talk but it could have been a little more efficient. We ordered a bottle of their Pinot noir which was really nice. I enjoyed the extensive wine list. And then ordered the steak & frites as my entree. I order my steak medium rare and it was cooked perfectly and soooo many frites!! My friend ordered the duck confit and loved it as well. This place has been on my radar for quite some time and it'll stay on my list of spots to return to when I'm in the mood for tasty French food. read more

Biff's Bistro - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friend and I visited Biff's bistro on Wednesday for its $1 oyster deals and half bottles on selected wines. The ambiance is pretty romantic and they have either lounge or dining area to choose to sit. Dollar oysters were okay. Some of them had pieces of shells, and not properly shucked but for a dollar it was alright. The half bottle wine list wasn't extensive but for the price we paid were decent. Overall, the service was a bit slow and waiters were a bit slow to attend to our needs. I would say 3/5 on overall experience, food and ambiance for this place! read more

Biff's Bistro - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was taken to this restaurant as part of a large party, which was advised well in advance that I required a vegan meal. I had been here a year ago and had a great vegan meal. But my meal yesterday was an epic fail. First the salads arrived. Everyone had cheese and croutons in their salads . Mine was just romaine lettuce and dressing. Not really impressive but ok. Then the main - major disappointment. Plate of kale with maybe a tablespoon of lentils and crushed nuts scattered, 3 baby potatoes and a couple of olives. I cannot believe that this is the best that a trained chef can do (and be proud of). I left disappointed and hungry. I would like to know what, if any comment the manager or chef had. read more

Had a wonderful date night at Biff's! Tasty French fare, great wine, lovely ambiance and the service was exceptional. We ordered the small charcuterie board (the terrine was a highlight) and two entrees to share: the steak frites and the daily special of Fogo Island cod. We ordered the steak medium rare - it was cooked perfectly and came with a mountain of crispy fries. The cod was a bit dry which was disappointing, but the puréed cauliflower and other veggies it came with were sooo good they made up for it. Generous portions overall, especially for French food. Our waiter was amazing and incredibly attentive! Always filling our wine glasses, brought out GF crackers after he asked for dietary restrictions, brought out a lovely treat in celebration of our anniversary, even folded our napkins when we stepped away to the restroom! Really nice touches which made the evening very memorable. read more

Biff's Bistro - Daily special of Fogo Island cod with cauliflower purée, mixed veg and purple potato in front; flat iron steak frites in back - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

As I was strolling through Toronto, I took a chance on this restaurant. I was greeted by Josh and sat on the patio. I order a glass of rose, the club sandwich and took my time enjoying people watching, the music and the gorgeous weather. The food was awesome and so was the service. Thanks Josh for taking care of me and for the awesome creme brûlée!! read more

Biff's Bistro - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Wow, I can't believe how this place has changed, and not for the better! I called last week to get some more details about the launch of their new "Dirty Bits" menu along with the farewell of their daily one dollar oyster specials. (They now have daily specials but buck a shuck oysters on Tuesdays and Saturdays). So it was advertised as an Oyster Shuck-Off, with different chefs doing the shucking at different oyster stations. On the phone, I was told there would be four stations with four types of oysters, from both east and west coasts. It sounded like a casual event where you would pay at the stations, get your oysters, have a few drinks and sample some of the new "bits". It sounded like a fun launch! This was not the case, by any means. 1. There was only one type of oyster (Cascumpec Bay, P.E.I.). That in itself was a disappointment. 2. We sampled some extremely watered down cocktails and some really strong ones too. The inconsistency was terrible. Some would say I can't complain about complimentary drinks, but if that's any indication of what you'll be serving me when I pay, then I thank you. 3. I asked a server what was in a particular drink and she had no idea. She said she would find out but she didn't. This is a so-called "launch". Shouldn't all the servers know the menu inside and out? 4. We sampled a few food items but it seemed as though the food would go one way and the drinks the other. There was no balance. Some patrons would get all the food, we happened to get most of the drinks. This made no sense at all. Again, if you're showcasing a new menu, it would be to your benefit to put your best foot forward. Instead, it was an unimpressive kick-off to a boring "new" menu. Oh right, to top it all off, I found a really cool looking organism living in my oyster. I wish I took a video but it was replaced before I had a chance. Good thing I showed it off to several people. It was ALIVE and swimming in the seawater. I guess that's as fresh as it gets? read more

My husband and I were going to the theatre and planned a trip to Biffs - where I've been many many times. Arrived at 6:15 for a 8pm show. Terrible service. Took 25 minutes to get a glass of wine. Meal arrived finally at 7:40. Scarfed a $40 steak. Fries were painfully over salted. Tried to charge us for water we never got. Servers only response was "sorry". But she didn't charge me for the glass of wine I didn't get to drink. Won't be going back. read more

Pretty much like all other O&B restaurants, Biff's is upscale with a classy vibe. Central location right across from Union Station. Dim lighting sets a romantic ambiance but it didn't feel intimate since the tables are so close together (at least the ones along the far left wall were). We swung by after work for some dollar oysters (which starts after 5pm Tuesdays & Saturdays) and frankly, I was a little disappointed. They're tiny and some of them weren't even full oysters. I've definitely had better (i.e.: Nome Izakaya, Wilcox Gastropub to name a few). Our server was friendly but maybe checked up on us one too many times.   I'll probably give this place another go in the future but until then, my impression of Biff's remains as overhyped. read more

Biff's Bistro - Dollar oysters - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I ordered the gnocchi (about $24). The service was very friendly and courteous however the food took a while to come out. When it finally came out I was very underwhelmed by my dish. The sauce was way too sweet and the gnocchi was so soft it almost had a mashed potato consistency. I didn't finish my dish. Someone at the table ordered French onion soup and duck confit which tasted really good. I think I just ordered the wrong thing. The ambiance is nice, semi-formal. It is located less than a 5 minute walk from union station. I would return to try their other dishes but overall for me my first visit was sub par. read more

I have to say... I was quite surprised by how delicious the salmon was at Biff's Bistro. The skin was nice and crispy, the fish just melts in your mouth and the sauce was perfect. Unfortunately, the creme brulee was a different story. It was torched to the point that it was as hard as a rock - if they made a rink of creme brulee, people can skate on it. If you do decide to try the place, I would highly recommend just getting the salmon! read more

Biff's Bistro - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've actually eaten at this restaurant once before and the second time around was a little underwhelming considering they had a fancy shmancy summerlicious menu with things that required google image searches (yes that's right. I did that). I'm not a foodie nor do I claim to be. I just like to eat food at all kinds of cool restaurants and share my experiences with others with the hopes that my review will help someone in some way shape or form because isn't that what Yelp is used for after all? The service was great. I thought our waitress was very friendly and did a good job explaining meals to my coworkers that did not conduct dorky google image searches like me. Our food came out at a decent time and our dishes were taken away as soon as each course was finished which showed that the wait staff was very attentive to their tables. $20 lunch menu (3 courses): Appetizer: SMOKED COD BRANDADE This could have been the main meal in my opinion. It was the same size as the pork (small) but oh so delicious. Not too salty or overly fishy in flavour and served with frisée (bitter) & asparagus salad (subtle - balanced well with the bitter salad). A light app but a good pick. Main: BREADED PORK ESCALOPE My pork was not breaded. The portion was very small (about the same size as the fish cake) and also cut very thin. They did provide lots of beans though. The flavour was simply OK. The meat was juicy and covered in a light chasseur sauce but I still felt it was missing bacon. Mind you, I always feel like every meal needs bacon. I much preferred the fish cake over the pork. Dessert: CHOCOLATE BANANA TART Chocolate + banana + peanut brittle = my favourite dessert combination ever on this planet! Add those layers into a crisp cookie-like textured tart crust and you got yourself a pretty awesome dessert, right? Not really. I did like the taste of the chocolate ganache and banana puree but I was disappointed with the tart crust itself as I found it a little too hard. The flavours met all expectations: chocolate ganache tasted like dark chocolate, the banana puree was banana flavoured, and the tart crust was not too sweet (albeit hard in texture) - nothing really spectacular but good nonetheless. Overall, great service and okay food. I don't think I would eat here on a regular day other than summerlicious/winterlicious events simply because the prices are way over my budget and the portions are too small. I also didn't really find the place to be any different from other restaurants in the area (financial district). read more

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Location: 4 Front Street E, Toronto, ON M5E 1G4 Price: $$$ Service: alright The best thing about this "fancy" restaurant was the $1 oysters! Prior to this outing I have never tried oysters and I was glad I did. My friends told me that it was rare to have $1 oysters at restaurants in Toronto but at the same time this restaurant's oysters aren't as rich since it's from PEI (fresh but not the best) Of course it was delicious but of you're a oyster enthusiast you wouldn't be amaze by the taste but only the price. I really did enjoy my visit at this Bristo. Everything from their duck to seafood to steak tar tar was well done. It wasn't amazing to be a 5 star rating. However, the service was good and a restaurant with great service is a must visit. Verdict: $1 oysters for the win! read more

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Went there about two weeks ago for dinner. Good food and very friendly service. Love their prix fixe menu. The duck config was super good. I was so stuffed with the three-course menu :) I need to go there and try their $1 oysters soon after work!!! read more

Biff's Bistro - Crispy and tasty duck confit!! - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Oliver & Bonacini - you've no doubt heard the name. They own 8 restaurants in the downtown core alone and attract the corporate crowd like moths to a flame. They're also home to one of the hardest-to-get reservations (at Canoe) during Summerlicious and Winterlicious. Yeah, you just keep your finger on the redial button honey. I was never a die-hard fan of the O&B empire simply because I didn't have a corporate expense account and always found the crowd to be "stuffy." None of their restaurants were places I would go to hang out with friends. Most of my dining experience were Summer/Winterlicious luncheons with fellow co-workers or for special occasions. But most recently I've been spending a lot of time après work at the bar of Biff's Bistro at Yonge/Front because of the recent launch of their Ménage à Trois, Quatre, Cinq menu where you can enjoy two Sustain wines (a red and a white) from Rosehall Run Winery from Prince Edward County and Mill Street Organic on tap for $3, $4, and $5 respectively from 3-5pm, along with a daily bar snack special from Monday to Fridays for the same prices. The daily snack features are as follows: Mondays: Vegetarian Tuesdays: Meat Wednesdays: Pork Thursdays: Vegetarian Fridays: Fish And if you just so happen to have one of those jobs that don't allow you to clock out before 5pm, you can still take advantage of the buck-a-shuck from 5pm onwards. On weekdays they start the countdown with 500 oysters until they sell-out and 700 on weekends. On the particular Sunday I went, they were serving Read (pronounced reed) Island Gems from British Columbia which were really creamy and delicious! They might just be my new go-to West Coast shuck! One evening I was flying solo but still had a blast. The crowd is very diverse from nearby theatre-goers to out-of-towners and yes the corporate crowd undoubtedly still find their way in but the atmosphere is fun and inviting. When the weather cooperates, the patio is a great spot to get al fresco with a view of the Sony Centre of Performing Arts through colourful planters and iron gates. It's a great spot to play "fashion police" at the expense of show go-ers and have a good laugh. Parking is also $2 after 5:30p.m. There are cocktails too of course, but I found mine too syrupy and sweet. Cocktails everywhere are always a hit and miss; but wine and beer seldom let you down. I am quite infatuated with Amanda Ray's menu at the moment with everything from escargots with gnocchi à la parisienne (pictured above) to crispy pig's ears (pictured below) and a bavarois for dessert. She's recently done some travelling in Vietnam and on one night featured what I'd call a "fish lettuce wrap" that was inspired from ch cá lã vng, a turmeric and dill fish dish originating from Hanoi. It's nice to see her incorporating dishes from bygone French colonies as well. My mom would've loved it! (Random tidbit: She was born and raised in Vietnam and so I've been exposed to that cuisine since a very young age). It is also worth noting that they have their regular prix fixe menu for $34.95 that includes an appetizer, main and dessert. For that price - you can't really go wrong. The selection isn't just a sloppily thrown together menu of "cheap" offerings either. Chicken liver parfait and bœuf bourgignon are just some of the decadent offerings with a gâteau de citron that won't make you feel too guilty to indulge in something sweet. So allez-y, make a reservation at Biff's Bistro. There's no word on how long the Ménage à Trois, Quatre, Cinq will run for - don't catch yourself having a "zut alors!" moment for missing it ;) read more

(4.5*) We loved our waiter so much that my friend would chug her glass of water so he could come back and refill her glass hahah. Our waiter asked every time our dish came out how everything tasted and if everything was okay and made sure to keep our glasses of water always full. Very good and friendly service here I love it. We came here for Winterlicious and ordered Cervelle De Canut, Truite Au Bleu, Roasted Turkey & Canestri Pasta, Lemon Parsely Cod Cakes, Camembert en Croûte, and Molten Chocolate Cake. Cervelle De Canut (2.5/5) There was so much whipped cheese lol the greens were drowning in it. Fortunately the cheese wasn't too strong or overpowering so I didn't really mind. You could kinda taste the pickled beet vinegrette but I would've liked more especially with the amount of whipped cheese was on there. The vegetables weren't as crisp as I'd like. Truite Au Bleu (3/5) There were 2 crisps and slow cooked trout on each and the sauce was lovely. However the trout was a bit fishy? So it kinda off put me a little. Roasted Turkey & Canestri Pasta (4.5/5) The sweetness from the sauce really shows that it was from the Madeira wine that they used and the turkey was cooked to perfection. I also loved the aroma of the gremolata, but I would've preferred the pasta to be a little less sweet because I was starting to get sick of eating it with how sweet it was. Lemon Parsely Cod Cakes (5/5) I really hate parsely but I decided to order this dish anyways and surprisingly enough, there wasn't enough parsely taste for me to hate it. The Cod Cakes were actually really smooth and creamy and the crisp on the outside was on point. I loved the gribiche sauce and lovely carrots paired with it. Camembert En Croûte (5/5) The aroma from the Thyme Honey Butter was so fragrant it made it a really nice dessert to end off with after the Cod Cakes. It did say raspberry but I got sliced strawberries instead? The camembert was mush, the strawberries were soft, the apple slices weren't as crunchy as I'd like, but the nuts (i think) sprinkled ontop made the texture of the entire dish exquisite. There was also a Husked Cherry Tomato garnish in my dish and the tartness it had gave me a very refreshing palate cleanser to enjoy finishing dessert more. Molten Chocolate Cake (5/5) This cake was the softest melting fudgey cake you could ask for and it's bittersweetness made it really enjoalso had the husked cherry tomato and toasted oat crumble to accentuate the soft cake. Really nice experience thank you for having us :) read more

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Rating: 3.5 Stars Finally having a scorching hot day after a few cold ones, my friend and I decided to go downtown in honor of patio season. Originally planning to go to Oliver and Bonnacini (sp?) Cafe Grill, we were quickly directed to Biff's Bistro because we didn't have a reservation. The decor of this establishment is great. It's very chic! I found the service to be great. When we walked in, the Hostess was quite friendly and quickly seated us outside. Our server came often to our table to see how we were doing. Can't speak for what my friend ordered, but I ordered the Boston Bibb Salad and Mussels (w/ tomatoes, parsley, and garlic in a white wine sauce). My meal was a-ok. Nothing to rave about, but also nothing to rant about. I love the location and atmosphere so I think that I'll find myself here again. read more

Biff's is right in my neighborhood. It's a cute little french bistro (operating under O&B) that serves up classic French (and sometimes French-Canadian) Cuisine with a few modern twists here and there. In the summer months the patio is a beautiful place to sip on some wine, have some oysters or even a full meal. The furniture is comfortable and the flowers and iron fence add to the Parisian feel. What's also fun about Biff's is that they do a daily froie gras special which changes every day based on the chef's inspiration. It's always new a refreshing to try what they have to offer for the day and what flavour pairings they've chosen to serve up. Everything else on the menu is executed well too. While Biff's may not be that trend setting droll over french resto option in Toronto, it serves as a solid choice if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Biff's Bistro - $1 oysters! Tuesdays and Saturdays - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

2nd O&B restaurant of this 2014 Winterlicious isn't looking too good. Though the atmosphere is fancy, and busy, their service is sub-par. 45mins into our dining experience we had only received our main entree, however I will give them the benefit of the doubt since it was lunch time. The staff was polite, presentable, and knowledgable in recommending us a few dishes. For Starters Crispy Pork Terrine with with a artichoke puree and picked carrot onion salad was a lovely, grounded pork in filo dough roll, fresh, tasty, and presentable 4/5 The entree was their Braised Chermoula Lamb Sandwich, served with their in-house pita, mayo, and Panisse frties (flour and chicpeas), presentation looked very plain, the cuts of lamb were nice and thick, frites were magnificent, however it was missing some level of freshess, perhaps some greens to give the dish more color, versatility, etc. 3/5 Dessert; Chocolate & salted caramel Pave 4/5 not bad, rich, served with whipped cream and mint ontop.... Overall I've been oth other OB restaurants but this isn't the best. I dont understand as to why they have two OB restaurants beside on another along Front St.....doesn't make sense. I will not be going back to this OB restauarant. I would give it 3.5/5 read more

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One of the upscale French restaurants under the O&B arm. I've been here twice for the past 2 years, due to the restaurant's central location. Pros: - Great steak tartare as well as some other signature French dishes. If you're craving some good French food, this is a place to check out. - Buck-a-shuck $1 Oysters on Tuesday nights - one of the many places in the Downtown core that has good oyster deals on Tuesdays. - Lovely patio. I love this part of Front street as it is more quaint and calm compared to other parts of the Downtown core. Cons: - In my opinion, many of the dishes are overpriced. Most entrees are well above the $25-$30 price range. The last time I came for buck-a-shuck oysters and a few sides including a small Chacuterie board and the goat cheese tart to share with my friend, we both ended up paying around $30 without any drinks or feeling full. - Service was mediocre on my last visit. The table beside us was receiving many bread refills, while we received none. When the waiter served our Chacuterie board, some of the items fell off the plate but were not replaced. I also noticed some of my dishes were dirty on the patio. Overall, the service does not match the price charged on the menu. read more

Biff's Bistro - The small chacuterie board and goat cheese tart. - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Lovely place! I like the atmosphere and decorations - everything looks beautiful! The food is amazing, they have the best beef tartare in the city. I don't remember the names of the dishes but everything was delicious. The service depends on the day: one time it was very fast, even thought they were busy; next time it took half an hour or more to get the appetizers..but still, I love this place! read more

Biff's Bistro - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had some work in Toronto so V came with. Staying downtown on the lake, we decided to go walking for a bite to eat. We happened upon this really cute French cafe Biff's (without consulting Yelp) because we saw the sign for C$1 oysters. Intriguing to say the least. As it happens, we met with a stroke of luck and this place offered so much much than oysters. Any good French Bistro has a good Steak Frites but this place excelled. Juicy, cooked perfectly and the potatoes were outstanding. V went with a Nicosia salad which while not my choice, was reportedly excellent. Also, while we both try to avoid the bread and butter on the table, not here. Incredibly delicious with salted butter. We ate it all!! Good thing we were doing a lot of walking! Until next time, non appetit! read more

Well established French Bistro with amazing flavours and Parisian decor. I tried the Dark and Stormy cocktail, which really hit the spot...the ginger beer and rum was a welcome combo as I was nursing a cold. The truffle salad was light but rich at the same time. I didn't think truffle oil on salad would work but it did. The fried smelt with fennel aioli was also a great starter. The fish was delicately breaded and fried and the aioli had a nice bite. We were there on a night with a shorter menu so choices were limited but not too much. My companion had the gnocchi which had a nice flavour but was a little too soft, a common mistake in non-Italian restaurants and likely not aided by the abundance of sauce. Still, a nice dish. I had to try the steak frites since this place is known for it. The tenderloin, weighing in at 6oz and $38, was a nice cut of meat and very tender. However, my medium rare steak arrived medium at best and I was denied the running juice of what looked like a great cut of meat. Admittedly, I was too tired to protest, so I made do. The meat was tender but a little dry. The peppercorn sauce was a good save. The frites were delectable. Service was good. A nice touch was the complementary coat check upon arrival. We'll be back. A la prochaine. read more

This French bistro appears to be the latest addition to the O&B chain. We were here for a dinner party with a group of 8 for dinner Saturday evening. Very nice French salon decor with soft lighting. I felt like I was in someone's living room. We had a nice table by the window with banquet seating. Service a little slow to start. They do promote the oyster and wine feature. When I asked for selection of oysters I was surprised to hear there was only one type offered. Nice cocktail list. Had the Ginger Rogers. I usually continue second and third with a great cocktail but this wasn't it. I like ginger beer but this brand wasn't a good one to use in this drink. I had the escargots and frog legs to start between two people. Excellent appetizers. They really did well on the escargot nice balance of flavours and good portion. Very few bistros offer frog legs and even fewer do it well. The dish was lightly seasoned and just right amount of sauce to make it really stand out. After the appetizers I expected the rest of the meal to follow the same grade. However it started to decline after that. I had the beef tenderloin which was done steak frites style. It was tender cut with a good sear. Green beans and frites really basic frites. Felt like a regular steak anywhere. Gnocchi didn't come out looking great and taste was consisted with its basic presentation. My table had other appetizers, smoked salmon, octopus kale salad, fois gras, and mains venison, pork knuckle. Consensus was acceptable but not outstanding. They really missed the mark on dessert. Limited selection and really poor presentation of any French bistro dessert. Sorbet was not as expected and overly sweet and artificial. Overall French bistro that fails to hit the mark. read more

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I've always loved French restaurants so when I visited family again in Toronto, I saw this bistro near the place I'm staying. Phoned last minute on a Friday night and we were able to get a table on the patio. Three of us went. Caesars salad had too much dressing. Escargot wasn't flavourful. The $42 sea bass was fresh but sauce was super oily and very salty. No drinks, no dessert, bill was over $200 for mediocre food. The waiter was very nice until I told him there was too much dressing on the salad. Then he came only to check on my husband and son. I think he took my comment seriously though because I saw that the table beside us when we were about to leave got their caesars salad with less dressing now! Anyway, we won't be coming back, Biff's Bistro! Now I understand why some tables only come for drinks and a little appy. read more

I always wanted to go to Biff, and I grabbed onto the opportunity when Summerliscious rolled around. Let me start with the decor: it's cozy but very fancy at the same time. My friends and I tried their $1 oysters - they are so good for the price. From the menu, I tried the Salmon Tartare (appetizer), Beef Steak Diane (entree), Chocolate Bavarois (dessert). My friends tried the appetizers: Chilled Cucumber Soup, St-Canut Jambon de Paris; entree:Poached Salmon, Chicken Au Pistou; and desserts: Un Bordel de Fraises, and Biff's Summerlicious Cheese. I really enjoyed all the menu items. The steak was a little more cooked than I wanted for Medium Rare - but it was still delicious. One of my friends chicken was a little under cooked around the bone. For the desserts: I absolutely loved the Un Bordel de Fraises. It was sweet and sour - a wonderful combination. I didn't get that of course, but my own Chocolate Bavarois was still good - not too sweet and texture was perfect. However, I just preferred the Bordel de Fraises more. Overall this meal was well worth the cost. My next item to try is the Steak Tartare - I've heard many good things from friends. So I'll see you again, Biff! read more

Biff's Bistro - Steak for summerliscious - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A wonderful celebration meal, we began with kir royale while perusing the menu. The fixed price menu offers several popular selections; great value at only $34.95 for three courses. A stand out was the beef bourguignon, absolutely perfect. Service was top notch, and the dining room is charming. I have a new favourite restaurant in Toronto! read more

Biff's Bistro - Rear entrance, accessible from parking garage. - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

As always an excellent experience, except that the service was more patchy than normal, and the smelts were squishy rather than crisp. The Caesar was great.The King Salmon was superb, and plenty enough to divide between two. The flatiron steak was well executed and accompanied by good fries. The Madeleines are worth the wait. Corkage is reasonable at $25 and we had an outstanding 2015 Burgundy for less than a $100. The seating is comfortable and sufficiently well spaced out to not be intrusive on others. This is a smooth and classy outfit well worth the upmarket pricing. read more