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    Jules Bistro

    3.7 (42 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Octopus
    Kevin P.

    I come to Toronto, ON. Frequently - and when I do, this is a definite must! My quaint little French restaurant has AMAZING food! If you're a lamb lover like myself, you will not be disappointed! I hope you love seafood?! The Octopus is perfectly cooked. Make sure you ask for the Peppercorn Sauce! It's like Frank's Red Hot - put it on everything! Olivia, our server is a GEM! Ask for her!

    Escargot in brandy mushroom sauce
    Lisa F.

    Went for a team dinner on a Tuesday party of 11. It was great, our server was so friendly and very accommodating. My coworker wanted a bloody mary and they didn't have the ingredients but went out to buy it so they could make his drink. The main platters for 2 on Tuesday are 50% off. Duck, lamb and prime ribbon (cote de bouef). We had escargot in cream sauce, grilled octopus, steak and salmon tartare and cherry chaud. You know w had a vegetarian and he was able to eat well too. The onion soup and Cesare salad did not disappoint. Neither did the lemon tart and creme Brule. My coworkers who ordered chocolat crepe said it wsnt that great but everything else was well seasoned and delicious. Will definitely go back on a Tuesday!

    Shajitha R.

    Not a big beef eater so although we went on a Tuesday when the steak was half off, I got the chicken. Came with a lot of fries and some veggies. Food was good but I don't think worth the price for the amount of chicken provided. The ambience was nice but dining experience was very dark. We were seated at the back and I couldn't see my dish to tell if I was about to eat a mushroom or a piece of chicken. Service took awhile. Table was also a tight squeeze as each steak came on a full cutting board. Overall dining experience was ok, but wouldn't necessarily go back.

    Cote de boeuf for two
    JP M.

    We decided to try this much raved about place and it certainly held up the the hype. They "walk the talk". Our person was Goergiana, who was not only terrific but extremely helpful with the menu options. Jules has a 1/2 price Tuesday special with regards to main dishes and we opted for the steak platter, done medium. It was perfectly seasoned and the fries were classic Parisian "frites". The cut had just the right amount of fat without being grisolly. Our "appy" was the scallops which were slightly undercooked but with just enough sear on the outsides. This is not a negative, but an observation. We quaffed our thirst with Aperol® Spritz, the perfect summer cocktail. They could have added a titch more soda, Prosecco or Aperol as my partner thought it seemed a bit "shy on the levelling up", but again, the taste was right. We ended the meal with an espresso and Tarte aux Myrtles. This is a blueberry pie with a marzipan base. The crust was classic French buttery and flakey. It was a hit. Good portion and massive taste without being overly sweet. The restaurant per se was not jammed when we arrived as there were a number of empty tables. I'm assuming they were booked like we did. Note to patrons, they book with a credit card and if you fail to attend, you will be dinged $25. I think this is perfectly fair as this is not a "MacDo" as their caption reads - "Ceci n'est pas un macdo". Totally legit and terrific ambiance/vibe. The staff are very friendly and attentive without barging on you when you have a mouthful of food. We will definitely be coming back Peace out - JP

    Cote de Boeuf for 2
    Angeline T.

    It's not a feast without some steak & this time we feast Jules Bistro in Leslieville Famous for their half-priced steak platter, I managed to get a table for 2 more than 1 month in advance! My verdict: it's quite overrated (I'm sorry!), for a medium-rare steak it's kinda tough & the peppercorn sauce was somewhat bland, it didn't really hit the star of the show is the definitely the fries, it's giving McDonald's honestly I had high expectations given the hype around Jules Bistro, also the service was kinda meh. Maybe we were somewhat underdressed, compared to everyone else who were there for date night (we were in our corporate fits fyi). Maybe the steak platter will be different at their main location on Queen West, so like this review if I should even bother making my way there

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    Carmen G.

    Was empty on a snowy weeknight. Tasty bang for your buck food! Jules Bistro Leslieville although not as popular as their other location, is definitely most known for their Tuesday special of Cote de Boeuf served with salad and fries. Unfortunately, I was not here on a Tuesday but definitely have had it before and it's delicious! I got the steak frites for myself that came with a 6oz. striploin steak served with fries and salad. Fries were perfectly fried and crisp. Steak was good for its price. You can't go wrong with this meal at $26.95! Dont' skip on the creme brulee to end your meal though! Definitely was a highlight of the meal and was so tasty! Washrooms are in the basement. Service was good. Quiet restaurant on a weeknight, but thinking they probably get busier during weekends and not during a heavy snow fall day!

    Crème Brulee
    Xin F.

    Stopped in for their Tuesday special featuring Cote de Boeuf- 24oz AAA grade Ribeye served over fries and salad. Also ordered their escargot and salmon tartare for appetizers before finishing the meal with Crème Brûlée. I personally like their main and dessert. Appetizers were a tad bit underwhelming. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Love the overall vibe here.

    Duck board to share
    Victoria F.

    Loved it here! We sat on the patio. All of the food was great. Parts of the duck were a bit tough and dry. Other items we got were good!

    Menu (July 2021)
    David Y.

    Pretty good, pretty pricey. Stopped by for lunch and got: - Salmon Tartare: Salmon was fresh, though was a bit crumbly and would have liked just a bit more seasoning. - Steak Frites: The fries were amazing - properly stringy, crispy, and just the right amount of salt. The striploin steak was ok but just a bit chewy. - Grilled Octopus: Liked the spicy oil rub, and the octopus was cooked really well. Side potato salad was ok though a tad lumpy. Patio game is strong with good spacing. Service was professional and quick. Overall, it was fine, I guess I was just expecting more for the price. Maybe we should have just gotten the cote de boeuf that everyone's raving about since it ended up costing us almost the same. Oh well.

    Chocolate and Strawberry Crepe
    Cindy H.

    Definitely one of my top picks for favourite restaurants in Toronto! If it wasn't for the fact that the location is so far, I'd be dining here very frequently. We had the Cote de Boeuf which was a 24oz steak platter that serves 2. Honestly... one of the best steaks I've ever had. You will not be disappointed - juicy, tender, and just melts in your mouth. We finished off the meal with the chocolate and strawberry crepe and it just took me back to France. The crepe was so fresh and soft, and they used real melted chocolate (not Nutella)! The staff was super friendly and the ambiance had a cute French vibe. Loved it. Tip: they have a Tuesday Cote de Boeuf half price special!

    Cote de boeuf for two
    Andrew L.

    Last night my wife and I went to Jules Bistro for the first time. The restaurant had really good ambience and I really liked the open concept kitchen. There was a lot of art through the restaurant and one of the walls was a giant chalkboard with their menu and specials written all over it. It looked like a classic French bistro. It wasn't exactly fancy or fine dining but it had some nice little touches such as the glasses and steak knives they used. My only complaint was that the music was pretty loud and at times my wife and I had to almost yell in order to hear each other. Now to the food - the specials for the day sounded delicious, especially the green bean salad and the spicy grilled octopus but we came there for one thing - the cote de boeuf for two. The cote de boeuf platter included a 24oz AAA ribeye steak, a mountain of crispy shoestring fries, mixed greens salad and a grilled whole tomato, served on a wooden cutting board. The portions were huge and very filling for two people. The steak was quite tender and the salt, pepper and dry rub seasoning complimented it very well. We found some parts of the steak, mainly around the muscles and fat to be chewy and harder to cut through, but that might be because the steak we ordered was rare. Next time we will definitely go with medium rare. The fries were crispy, salty and not too oily, they were excellent. The salad was especially good because the vinaigrette based dressing and all of the greens really helped to contrast the heaviness of the steak and fries. The cotes du rhone we ordered was also very good and reasonably priced. The staff were all very friendly and there were no complaints whatsoever in terms of the service. We will be back to Jules Bistro again soon as there are several menu items we are interested in trying. Four stars.

    Creme brule
    Billy L.

    Boy was I stuffed after Jules. Came here for a celebratory dinner and it did not disappoint. For a table of 4, we ordered a variety to share family style and it was plentiful. The ambience and service was amazing. Really intimate setting that lets you talk without having to shout over the background noise. I'm loving the east end and what it's becoming. The cote du boeuf is a must get. Shares of course. This will fill you up on its own so come hungry. The fries were cooked to perfection. Crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. The tartar and escargot were amazing appetizers that was really well done. I could have gone without the grilled octopus if I really had to nit pick at something. It was good but in my opinion did not wow me. The crepe and creme Brule was incredible. Definitely must get to put the cherry on top. Overall, great time, great food, and great experience.

    Escargot (bottom) Pate (middle) French onion soup (top)
    Jenn W.

    3.5/5 Make sure you go to the right location! I saw a few people go to the wrong location. Smh. We came here on a Tuesday night for their half priced cote du boeuf special (and it seemed like everyone else did too!). The portions are surprisingly large however I thought the meat was super fatty so almost half of it went to waste. The escargot was a bit of a disappointment as well, it was mixed in with a mushroom sauce which made it seem like there was a lot more escargot. I may give this place another shot...but maybe at the other location.

    Cote de boeuf. Upgrade to Caesar salad.

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    4.4
    (3.9k reviews)
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    We have eaten at uptown location, so we had high expectations and we were not disappointed. The two…read moreof us had Tom Yum shrimp soup which had tomato and yam with four large prawns in the soup. The chicken wings were made particularly tasty from the dipping sauce, The beef pad see ew was good. Our fish green curry was excellent. The fish was cooked perfectly. The curry and the soup each come with rice served in a leaf. Although we were full, we ordered the mango sticky rice because it was highly recommended, It was excellent, because the mango was ripe. We waited 35 minutes to be seated and were told the expected time. Once we ordered, the food arrived promptly, water was refilled frequently, dirty plates were removed to make room for dishes. This restaurant is a popular spot with a well deserved reputation. All guests had a good time. Definitely would return.

    Im back!!!! This place just keeps me amazed with every dish. Unbelievably delicious, you have…read moretobfind your way here if ever in the vicinity of an hour or so. Today I started with a 1L of Sapporo. Then to warm up my appetite, a starter Shrimp Tom Yum. Followed by the AMAZING Plah Nua 'Beef Salad'. Finished my dinner with the Chicken Gaeng Massaman 'Massaman Curry' made with Tamarind curry, coconut milk, potatoes, pearl white onions. Every experience has been incredible. The staff all are wonderful, polite, attentive and the playlist tonight was making my dining experience even better. The staff rocks! Until next time, might be Wednesday... we'll see.

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    The Rabbit Hole

    The Rabbit Hole

    4.1
    (67 reviews)
    4.4 km

    Stumbled upon this place as an out of Towner en route to the airport. Wow! My new fave in TO (all…read moreyou who have known about this place forever, please excuse my virginity as my company's HQ is way uptown) The staff: 10++ The Food: 9+ Ambiance: 11+ (out of 10) Maybe I'm jaded due to having to endure Jack Astor's and the Spotted Dick for too long but This joint is the sha-nizzle

    As part of the annual Winterlicious promotion, two of my friends and I picked three restaurants…read morewith the prix fixed menu that'd we'd never tried before. This was first on our list, located in the Scotiabank Tower on Adelaide. We got a nice corner table, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting, not too loud but not library-like either. The music, mostly UK fare like their cuisine, played an acceptable volume that my friends and I didn't have to raise our voices. We were seated very promptly, and our server took care to attend to my friend's allergy. She even asked to change my friend's cutlery when another server brought the wrong salad. My appetizer was a hot-smoked salmon pâté, which was ok by itself, but eaten with the pickles gave it that taste I wouldn't forget. I chose for my main the Petit Roast Dinner; the cut was excellent, full of flavour and juicy to boot. The gravy for said cut just brought the roast to another level. The sides were delicious as well, especially the crispiness of the potatoes. A clean plate was the end result! Finally to finish the meal, I chose the chocolate banoffee cheesecake - I never pass on any cheesecake when it's offered. And it didn't disappoint! The banana brûlée was an interesting touch, while having toffee sauce drizzled on the cheesecake was a first (and not definitely last) for me! All in all, it was a nice introduction to The Rabbit Hole, and I can't wait to go down there again!

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    Sliders, Chips and Caesar Salad. Buy 2 snacks get one free! All very good.
    Sliders, Chips and Caesar Salad. Buy 2 snacks get one free! All very good.
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    LOCAL Public Eatery Adelaide

    4.2
    (39 reviews)
    4.8 km

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    I've visited quite a few times in the past few years as a financial district staple with great…read morehappy hour specials and lovely atmosphere. It's also been a reliable spot to be able to book tables for large groups. However, they have poor problem resolution if there are any issues that arise. Their food is all pretty good and drinks are fairly priced. Their staff are what I would call elusive and very no frills--beyond your first order, they're a bit hard to flag down to order additional items, settle bills, or otherwise. We had an incident where my friend ordered an alcohol-free beer, but when received, they had a sip and suspected it had alcohol in it because it tasted like the regular alcoholic version. We asked the staff to confirm if the drink they poured was actually alcoholic beer on tap, or if it was an emptied can of the alcohol-free beer. The staff came back and apologized, saying it was the alcoholic beer and poured from the tap but the order placed was indeed the alcohol-free beer. My friend then requested to have the can for the alcohol-free beer instead of poured in a glass to be safe, because she was pregnant. The staff then realized the gravity of the issue and went to get the can, saying we can keep the other glass. A few minutes later, someone who I presume to be a manager came over to say she had clarified the situation again and that it was actually NOT the alcoholic beer--which at this point we weren't inclined to trust. The manager did not apologize, but instead said that a bit of alcohol is okay when you're pregnant... We didn't say anything or raise a fuss, just smiled awkwardly. We left not too long after, and we were charged for the mistaken beer as well. This experience put a bit of damper on going to this place, as it was a frequent spot we visited for decent happy hour specials. However it's evident that staff do not know how to handle special circumstances, nor do they seem to have high EQ. If you are a person with no dietary needs, no wheelchair or crutches (because it's cramped as hell and the washrooms are located on the 2nd floor), not pregnant, and no allergies, then this place is probably fine. But if you have any of the above, then you should skip it in case of incident.

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    LOCAL Public Eatery Adelaide
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    Byblos

    Byblos

    4.4
    (988 reviews)
    5.1 km
    $$$$

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Food: We had our office holiday dinner here and 15 people attended. We did a set menu which had 3 courses. The first course was Labneh with bread, hummus, & beef tartare. Second course was Lamb pide & pear salad. Third course was grilled branzino, middle eastern fried chicken, black truffle rice, and thrice cooked fries. Then there was dessert which was chocolate mousse cake & baklava. Because of my many food allergies the main server for our table was very attentive & specific in asking me what I wanted as modifications. For example I got a wagyu beef pide instead of the lamb. Every dish was really delicious, presented well & quite filling. I couldn't eat all of the food. Though I tried almost everything. Service: The pacing of the dishes was quite masterful. They really paid attention to when the food was going to come out. As I mentioned above the main server was very attentive to my food allergies. I really appreciated that as some restaurants aren't as attentive. The food was served family style so everyone could take what they wanted from the serving dishes. The dishes were served in little bowls along the tables with each bowl serving about 4 people. We had asked for one long table so it was a little snug. But we made it work. Ambiance: For dinner the lighting of the space is really dim. LOL. I would have appreciated just a little bit more light. The restaurant is in an old building so to use the washroom you had to go down two flights of stairs. The dining area is small also. But it's a pretty space. As mentioned above we asked for one long table to seat 15 people. I was expecting square tables but it was a bunch of small round tables pushed together. So the tables were really crowded with food from all the dishes. But the servers made sure to take empty serving dishes away as soon as possible. The music was a little loud for me so I had to yell to be heard. The place was packed though. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, the service & atmosphere. The restaurant is close to Roy Thompson Hall & the other theatres nearby so it's a convenient location as well. It's too bad this place is only open for dinner. I would have loved to see how they would operate a lunch time service. In any case, Byblos was amazing. I would come back here again to try other dishes! Note: Some of my pics of the main dishes didn't turn out so it's mostly desserts that are pictures

    Really enjoyed my night at Byblos. The vibe is super chic but not too formal. I love that the menu…read moreis designed for sharing, so you get to try a little bit of everything. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-balanced. Also loved the cocktails. Great spot if you're looking for something a bit different from the usual dinner places.

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    Upstairs level downtown location
    Upstairs level downtown location
    Lamb Ribs
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    4.7
    (3 reviews)
    4.7 km

    I'm not generally the type to grab food at a hotel restaurant while I'm traveling. I'm generally…read moreout there walking around trying something random and mom and pop-ish. But after a long day and an even busier evening, I got back to the hotel famished. My brain was incapable of processing decisions and when I saw how busy this corner of the Sheraton was, I decided this was it. I grabbed a seat at the bar, ordered a drink, and listened to a podcast to wind down. It was exactly what I needed. The drink, Nutty Times, was not only delicious but the presentation was exciting too. The bartender was witty, he advised everyone near us at the bar to whip out our phones, because he was about to put on a show. Check out the video I added! After a while, my anxiety from the day began to wear off and it was time to eat. I asked if I was able to take it up to my room as a to-go order and they said that was no-go. Something about the presentation and how you had to be there for it. I don't know about that. I ordered the Atlantic salt cod (fried cod balls) and while they were super good, the presentation left me thinking, "I could have totally eaten this in my giant robe in bed." Regardless, I enjoyed every bite. I did end up getting approval to take my dessert to-go. This made me very happy. It was a chocolate mouse-like thing, shaped like a heart (it was just after Valentine's Day). It came with berries and drizzled with chocolate. Very decadent. This was a very hip spot. The environment was buzzing with people in town for whatever reason, the staff was great, and the cocktail and food couldn't have been better.

    We stopped by for a cocktail and bar bites, and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of food…read moreand drink. We spoke with two bartenders that were both friendly, and willing to impart their spirits knowledge. Both cocktails were exceptional. They are expensive, but it's a Sheraton, so it was expected. Food was tasty, but pricy too. The bar is beautiful, so definitely a nice place to visit.

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    Maxime's

    Maxime's

    4.6
    (19 reviews)
    6.1 km

    My second evening visiting friends in Toronto, they brought me here for dinner. OMG. The food, the…read moredrinks, the service, the ambiance -- all were simply great. Thanks to a couple of the reviews, we ordered -- among other things the spicy rigatoni. Absolutely unbelievable flavor that really wakes up your tastebuds and says, "Delicious, aren't I?" The answer is YES!!! We ordered the truffle fries for the table, which are the best I've ever had and I love truffle fries. I ordered the Sangria Rouge simply because I love a really good one. This met and exceeded all my hopes and dreams. In fact, I would say that that describes this restaurant. It was a wonderful, wonderful experience.

    Went to Maxime's for drinks and dinner and honestly the spicy vodka rigatoni is still living in my…read morehead. We ordered a bunch of things to share and the table ended up being full pretty quickly. Rock shrimp to start, truffle fries with truffle aioli, a wagyu caesar salad, half roasted chicken, and king oyster mushrooms. Everything was good, but the rigatoni completely stole the show. Creamy, spicy, perfectly cooked pasta and one of those dishes where you keep going back for another bite even when you're already full. Drinks were solid too. The Pornstar Martini and the Hot & Bothered were both great and fit the vibe of the place. The space feels polished but still lively, especially around the bar. Definitely the kind of spot that works for a night out, drinks with friends, or a late dinner. If you go, do not skip the spicy vodka rigatoni. I would come back just for that.

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    Maxime's
    Ribeye Chicago style medium rare
    Ribeye Chicago style medium rare
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