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    3.9 (55 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    August 19, 2025 menu, bar raye cru and pommes dauphines
    Dilys C.

    Great place with a rotating menu with fresh seasonal ingredients. Couple of items were on the salty side, but overall flavour profile was good We enjoyed: - beef tartare - pommes dauphines - salad - Demi poulet - desserts Cozy place, on the louder end. Service was amazing, our server was knowledgeable on the menu and wine list. Definitely recommend trying this place and recommend making a reservation.

    Ada L.

    Dreyfus located along Harbord St. near Spadina Ave. is a cozy and intimate bistro serving French fare. From the same owners as Bernhardt's, N.L. Ginzburg, and Vilda's, the space and interior oozes a similar vibe to their other restaurants. The entrance is not flashy and the door is frosted. The signage for the restaurant is small and it's hard to know it's there unless you are looking for it. Inside, the dark wooden tables and moody lighting set the stage for a great date night or catch up with friends. The restaurant is small, seating about 25 guests. The menu changes quite often, sometimes daily or every few days where the plates are meant to be shared. The menu is not large either nor does it differentiate between appetizers or mains. The dishes listed last on the menu are often heavier where the ones at the beginning are more appetizer size. Depending on how hungry you are, for 2 people you share between 3-5 dishes (also depending on what dishes you order). They also have a lengthy wine list by the bottle. If you are looking for by the glass wines, the waiters usually can recommend what is currently open based on your wine preferences. I dined at Dreyfus recently with a friend. Reservations are highly recommended as the place is small and can get quite busy during peak dinner time. On the website, it does state that for a party of 2 the seating time is 2 hours. Upon arrival at the restaurant, I was greeted by the host where I was able to check both my coat and bag, freeing up space for me to maneuver getting into the inside seat of the table as the tables were quite close together. Despite the closeness of the tables, I still could easily hear my friend and the noise level was average (unlike their other restaurant, N.L. Ginzburg where it was super noisy to the point I had to yell at my friend when we dined there). My friend was about 5 min late but the server filled my water and waited for my friend to arrive before going over the menu. The menu is written mostly in French so the staff do go through the entire menu with you. The one item that is a constant on the Dreyfus menu is the pommes dauphines. We decided to get 4 dishes to share (+ a dessert at the end). I also asked for a glass of wine where I preferred a dry red - got a grenache/syrah blend from France. Food wise, we ordered the following items: - Pommes dauphines, Yarra Valley ikura ($25) - Thon rouge cru, mignonette pommes-betteraves ($32) - Fluke Meuniere, winter roots ($55) - Duck mixed grill, agrodolce, dandelion ($51) - Crepes for dessert ($15) The pomme dauphines were crispy light potato puffs, paired perfectly with ikura, creme fresh, and dill. The puffs were so light and fluffy, the perfect vehicle for the salty cod roe and creamy creme fresh. A great start to the meal. The thon rouge cru (tuna crudo) was also light and refreshing where the apple/beetroot mignonette on top of the crudo pieces added to the tuna flavour. The fluke was covered with winter root vegetables and was tasty. The fish was flakey and was already deboned. A great light fish dish perfect for the winter weather. Lastly, the duck mixed grill was a great - 2 pieces of duck leg as well as a sausage. The fava beans and sauce of the duck was so delicious, full of duck flavour. The dandelion added a much needed bitterness to the rich dish. Dessert, we got crepes (which included a scoop if vanilla ice cream!). The perfect ending to a great meal. Service wise, the staff were professional, friendly, and attentive. Our waters were always refilled and the staff always gave us new utensils and plates after each dish, as well as wiped our table. When I went to the washroom, my napkin was folded neatly on the table after I came back to the table. They also recommended dishes when we asked. Overall, an intimate place for French fare in Harbord Village. I love how the menu changes frequently so each visit makes it a unique experience where you can try different dishes. The food and service was great and overall we had a good night celebrating the holidays.

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    Kelsey B.

    Potential to be the best restaurant in the city. Service is Michelin level, ambiance is cozy and feels like you're at a close friends house for dinner. Food is incredible, but be ready to waddle home! I will go here at every chance I get.

    Apple crepes.. very good
    Griffen R.

    Outstanding food, amazing service (similar to sisters Bernhardts and NL Ginzburg)... and like them a cozy, friendly and warm atmosphere.

    Lamb tartar
    Madhava E.

    Very cosy -- busy but could still talk and be heard -- room. Well chosen wine pairings. Tasty - all for sharing.

    Grilled turnips
    Mikaela K.

    I had super high hopes for this restaurant but unfortunately our experience did not live up the to expectation. The restaurant is cozy and romantic; a perfect place for a hot date but the food did not live up to the expectation. Additionally, although our server was very attentive, we waited over 2 hours for our main course. We started the meal with the green salad and grilled turnips. Both the veggies dishes were flavourful and fresh and probably the highlight of the meal. We then had the salmon and duck. The salmon was a little over cooked and sat atop a sauce that was so buttery my veins were hardening at first taste. The duck dish came out two hours after we placed our order. The meat was inconsistently cooked, and there were slabs that could have swam off the table. I am sad to say that our experience at Dreyfus was not what I had expected. The restaurant's menu changes daily so I am sure our experience was a one off.

    Andrew L.

    This spot has been on the list for a while and we had a special occasion to celebrate. For starters, its a small and intimate setting. So small that often our co-diners had to move their table to get out without bumping into us. The ambience is quite nice and the service was incredibly attentive. We ordered the pommes dauphine, beef tartare, radicchio salad, and the veal. Honestly have mixed feelings about the food. Pommes dauphine is a must try, its unique - perfectly crisp but soft on the inside. The fish and sour cream and dill paired so well with it. The beef tartare was a huge letdown, felt too salty and bitter, oily. Radicchio salad was just not for my taste, could have benefitted from more sweetness to cut the bitterness of the leaves, a bit lacking in my eyes. The veal was fantastic, cooked well and the mashed potatoes were super silky. The bit of spinach on the side was also amazing, not sure what else when into it, but the seasoning was great. The best item was probably dessert, apple on a puff pastry and yogurt cream on top! Not too sweet and balanced. An elevated apple pie with ice cream. Overall, it just an "ok" meal. Especially at this price point, probably more consistent options out there. Maybe a bad day/menu? The menu is consistently changing, I would probably come back to try other dishes.

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    Jinzi H.

    I've heard so many great things about Dreyfus so we finally made the time to try it. Upon entering, it felt like I was entering a friends home with beautifully places decor. The service was really nice. The menus item were listed in French but our server took the time to explain every dish and what he'd recommended, catered to our preferences. The menu changes every so often but the food all tasted so fresh, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. I would come here again for a special occasion.

    Pomme dauphine
    Adrienne F.

    Liked the service- our waiter explained the menu and recommended popular dishes. I will say the tables are very close to each other but overall vibe is nice. Food was good! Pomme dauphine was unique and delicious

    Cold roast veal and grilled baby fennel
    Bernard N.

    After several attempts, we finally managed to get a table at this very small and cosy Toronto restaurant. The menu that day was short and simple. We first opted for the cold roast veal with baby fennel. A nice combination of meat and vegetables that worked well like the beets and fried feta. But the following dish, tagliatelle, carciofini and safran, didn't work so well as the pastas arrived at our table barely lukewarm. Even if the waiter took back our plates when we reported the issue, it was disappointing. The swordfish with haricots brought a somewhat similar issue: temperature control. How can one mix a hot dish with cold vegetables? I don't have the answer to this question but the Chef and his colleagues might take a closer look at this. The choice of wines, even when chosen by the glass, was well chosen. If you keep some room for dessert, don't hesitate to choose the financier and/or the creme caramel. Finally, the service was quite attentive.

    Aiko I.

    Friday Girls Night. Arrived at 6:15PM on a mild sunny Friday, so yes, in half an hour we noticed that this place was already full! It was a tiny place, and we were seated at a small table. Worried - "is this table big enough? "- as we were so eager to try variety of dishes and drinks! But no worries... The reasons are following: Before food arrived, we enjoyed cocktails. - Doctor's Order : tangy robust cocktail with citrus and ginger profile with a not too thin, not too strong amount of booze. Served as a nice aperitif! - Vermuta Triangle: Served in an old fashioned glass, taste was like an on-the-rock fusion with cassis/orange aftertone. Although I personally like it boozier but it was good nontheless. Food: we had, #1. Beef Tartar on Latkes : The latkes came in a little cube shape that had nice crispiness on the every corner. The tartar on top is creamy with an appropriate tanginess with fresh / aromatic veggie crispiness. Loved this. Must order. #2. Pieuvre: Grilled Octopus. It was super tender, perfectly charred, seasoned with zesty, heart-healthy, aromatic vinaigrette sauce. The fresh red cabbage pieces and other sprout-y veggies on top of it integrated into the sauce and gave the tender octopus a nice texture. #3. Bar Raye (Main): Pan seared seabass with charred cauliflower underneath with tangy sauce. Very good. Crisply fried skin and juicy fish meat. Packed with flavor. #4. Pommes Dauphine: MUST ORDER. It is crisp potato puffs served with this creamy trout roe paste with a hint of caper. We additional-ordered this item because the couple next to us had it and it looked sooooo nice. And yes, it was an eye-opening one. We had 4 different kinds of glass wine, and we especially liked GW Lazy Wine Maker (Light Red). It is red but served chill. Great with all the dishes we had. Matthias Hager Grüner (White) was nice with a subtle yet distinct sweetness and uniquely refreshing. This was also great with food. The place is a high end French restaurant but the atmosphere was quite casual, the servers were there in casual t-shirts and I saw couples, groups, family (adult). Every dish was served well-timed with perfect order, so the table was never overcrowded. :) The serving dishes were changed at the right timing. Very pleasant dining experience.

    Thuan N.

    Cozy little place, but still able to have a conversation. Waiter was great and always checking in on us. Food was delicious!

    Latke Soldiers With Lamb

    A tight but quaint dining room, with superb service, and excellent food makes Dreyfus (from a Joe Beef alumnus) a must visit. The menu changes frequently and it's best to order several dishes to share depending on your party size. On our visit we had; Beef Tartare - this was served with edible flowers on top and was a light refreshing take on the dish. Very good. Latke Soldiers With Roast Lamb - this was excellent. The lamb was sliced thin like cold cuts and was delicious. Spaghetti & Mussels - a dairy free pasta dish with some of the largest mussels you will see. Very good, and a great pasta option if it's offered on the menu. Black Bass - this was awesome. The bass was cooked perfectly and accompanied by chick peas and this lobster bisque sauce that was excellent. Asparagus - very fresh, chilled asparagus. Was packed on a Saturday night at 630 so reservations are a must.

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