Toronto certainly has plenty of amazing steakhouses to choose from, whether you’re looking for an authentic vibe with luxurious, dimly-lit interiors, or a more modern restaurant with untraditional accompaniments.
Of course, the star of the show is the perfectly-cooked cuts of beef, and these steakhouses have everything from dry-aged to Japanese Wagyu.
Here are 8 of the best steakhouses in Toronto that stand a cut above the rest:
1. Harbour 60
This South Core steakhouse found in the historic Harbour Commission Building is often ranked one of the city’s best steakhouses, featuring a classic, intimate interior, two private dining rooms, and an expansive menu of USDA prime-grade steaks, towering seafood platters, gourmet sides, cocktails, and desserts. Their wine list also encompasses over 1000 choices.
Where: 60 Harbour St, Toronto
2. Prime Seafood Palace
Canadian chef and restauranteur Matty Matheson’s contemporary restaurant on Queen West blends Japanese and Scandinavian architecture, and is also one of the best seafood spots in the city. Highlights include A5 Wagyu, steak tartare, Kristal caviar and Dungeness crab.
Where: 944 Queen St W, Toronto
3. Black + Blue
This Vancouver-based steakhouse officially opened within Toronto’s Financial District in 2023, spanning two levels in a ritzy 9,000-square-foot space. The centrepiece of the room however is certainly the Himalayan salt locker, displaying marbled dry-aged slabs of beef in a striking glass showcase. You’ll find exquisite cuts from Canadian prime cowboy rib-eye steak to Japanese Kobe beef, nigiri and sashimi platters, fresh seafood, extensive wine and cocktail list, and desserts like flambéed tableside crepes to finish off your meal.
Where: 130 King St W, Toronto
4. Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
Head to Toronto’s Fashion District for a meal to remember at Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse. For a bit of everything, go for the chef’s tasting menu, or choose your own cuts like their Angus and Wagyu, with sides like duck-fat fries, tableside Caesar salad, or fresh seafood towers.
Where: 12 Brant St, Toronto
5. Blueblood
Located within Toronto’s iconic Casa Loma mansion, Blueblood makes for an unforgettable dining experience. Fresh seafood, international wines, beer, and sides pair perfectly with their tender cuts of beef. Finish off with their tableside crepes or baked Alaska for dessert.
Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
6. Barberbian’s Steakhouse
For an authentic old-school steakhouse experience, opt for Barberian’s Steakhouse, which is also Toronto’s oldest steakhouse found on Yonge Street. Featuring one of the largest wine cellars in the country, you can also book it as a private dining venue.
Where: 7 Elm St, Toronto
7. Hy’s Steakhouse
Perfect for a celebratory occasion, Hy’s Steakhouse in Toronto’s Financial District is timeless in its design, with high ceilings flanked with artwork and book shelves, rich, mahogany interiors, and intimate lighting. It also hosts nightly musical performances to set the ambiance for your meal. Menu highlights include their jumbo prawn cocktail, ahi tuna, martinis, and prime grade steaks.
Where: 365 Bay St., Toronto
8. The Shore Club
A contemporary surf and turf experience comes together at the Entertainment District’s The Shore Club, which boasts sky-high ceilings and elegant, contemporary décor. Fresh oysters, Atlantic lobster tails, and succulent sirloin steaks are standouts here, and don’t miss their choice of sauces to top off your steak including chimichurri, peppercorn, or truffle mustard butter.
Where: 155 Wellington St W, Toronto