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Biff's Bistro, Toronto, ON

Biff's Bistro

4.5
4.5
3580 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
At Biff’s Bistro, 1930’s Paris meets fresh London cool. At this charming French bistro, experience a tribute to Old World cuisine, hospitality and style in the heart of downtown Toronto.

A slice of modern European enchantment, Biff’s Bistro features a robust, seasonal menu offering traditional French bistro favourites like steak tartare, duck confit and steak frites. Guests can unwind with hand-crafted cocktails and flavourful bites in the buzzing bar après work, or enjoy al fresco dining on the colourful street-side terrace, inspired by Parisian patios.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (416) 860-0086
  • Website
    http://www.biffsbistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Trenton Pajuluoma
  • Location
    2 Front St. E, Toronto, ON M5E 1G4
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    Yonge & Front St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Biff's Bistro is located one and a half blocks east of Union Station and two blocks south of King Station using the subway.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Biff's Fixe

    Multiple dates available
    Stop by for a delicious prix fixe lunch or dinner! Our $52 lunch fixe and $64 dinner fixe include your choice of app, main, and dessert. From classic French starters like Soupe à L’Oignon to hearty mains like Coq au Vin and Mushroom Risotto, this value-packed deal is an absolute must-try! Bon appétit and à bientôt! Please note: Biff’s Fixe will not be available on Dec 31. Thank you for your understanding!

  • New Year's Eve

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the new year in true Parisian style and indulge in some French bistro favourites! Join us on Tuesday, December 31 from 2pm and celebrate an amazing year with a lavish three-course meal featuring decadent dishes such as Steak Tartare, Coq au Vin, and Lobster & Frites. Elevate your experience with our New Year’s Eve feature cocktail, The Street Car, or try one of our favourite drinks from 2024—mocktail included! Book your table today!

Offers

  • Half-Price Oysters

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 18:00,Tue - Fri - 15:00 - 18:00,Sat - 16:00 - 18:00
    Dive into a sea of flavour with half-price oysters at Biff’s Bistro! Available Tuesday to Friday from 3–6 pm and from 4–6 pm on weekends, each briny bite will whisk you away to the charming French coast. Please note: Our Half-Price Oysters will not be available on Dec 31. Thank you for your understanding!

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  • L’Heure de Pompette

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 18:00,Tue - Fri - 15:00 - 18:00,Sat - 16:00 - 18:00
    Sip, savour, and socialize at Biff's Bistro, Tuesday to Friday from 3–6 pm and from 4–6 pm on weekends! Enjoy select draught beer and mixed drinks for $6, select handcrafted cocktails and glasses of wine for $9 and 50% off all wine bottles—perfect for sharing with friends. Round out your French fête with half-priced oysters and get ready to celebrate in style! Please note: Our Happy Hour will not be available on Dec 31. Thank you for your understanding!

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Menu

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What 3,580 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Biff's Bistro offers a delightful French dining experience with "fantastic food," "elegant cocktails," and "attentive service." The renovated space features a "warm and inviting" atmosphere, perfect for enjoying their standout dishes like gnocchi, steak, and beef bourguignon. However, some diners noted slower service and louder music affecting the ambiance.

3,580 Reviews

  1. Ron

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to show at the Merridian Centre across the street and this was a conveniently located option. We were greeted politely and shown to our table. Our server was very friendly and went through all of the specials and menu options. We both went with the fixed price menu which, in my opinion, is well price if you like one of the four entrees available. My wife had french onion soup, mushroom risotto and creme bruelee. I had caesar salad, steak frites and a chocolate brownie. Everything we had was delicious and of a decent portion size. The only challenge we had was with what spirits were part of the happy hour time frame since they are not listed in the menu. The server had to do some checking for me so a recommendation to the restaurant would be to just have a separate page with what is included or not. We will be back for sure.

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  2. Kathryn

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Miranda made our rainy afternoon visit a wonderful experience. The onion soup and the mussels were delicious. Warm and welcoming environment and staff. Highly recommend.

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  3. Cynthia

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service by Miranda, great food and ambience. The only issue we had was that the bathrooms had no water pressure.

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  4. Margaret

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been I the past many times and enjoyed the experience. In the past servers knew how to read the table and provide professional service. This service was very disappointing- no professional understanding. No connecting attempts, struggles to open the wine, dripping it on the table, left finished app plates, did not refill non alcohol drinks- removed main dishes as people still eating- brought bill immediately when was stated no rush- we still had wine. The old experience was lovely-read the table- engaged- even brought my younger one a treat- who only ate fries. This was a disappointing in comparison. Unfortunately our server and those supporting were not what we expected- one with so much cologne it was unpleasant. You were our go to- something has changed.

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  5. Wes

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent perfectly cooked food. Attentive service. Very classy

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  6. Karen

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Biff's Bistro before seeing a show at the Meridian. The room was comfortable and the server was very attentive to our needs and gave us good information about the menu items. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the french onion soup, which the five of us had. The only minor disappointment was the mushroom risotto, but other than that, everything was really good! We would come again :)

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  7. Sean

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A little rough to start with the Table placement. After that the service, food and experience was Great

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  8. William

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Booked a table for two and arrived early and was seated promptly. Everything went downhill from there as we waited an hour and 20 minutes for our main. The people beside us arrived before us and left after waiting over an hour and a half. The server kept telling us it was coming but after so many times you should own it rather than putting yourself on repeat. For future patrons, if you are planning to eat here and then go to a show across the street book 2 plus hours ahead to give yourself time to eat or just brown bag it.

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  9. Scott

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food took over an hour to come out, and unfortunately, we had theatre tickets and had to leave before our entrees. The restaurant handled it well, but we just didn’t expect to have to wait so long for our food. Also, I had to change my order twice because they were out of my first two choices (though took a little time to find out each order).

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  10. Kristina

    VIP

    Toronto

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took the kids before a show. Charcuterie board thoroughly enjoyed. Mains were delicious. And our server Al was amazing! Thank you.

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FAQs

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Biff's Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 3580 OpenTable diners.

Biff's Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Biff's Bistro

2 Front St. E, Toronto, ON M5E 1G4

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Yonge & Front St.
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Biff's Bistro is located one and a half blocks east of Union Station and two blocks south of King Station using the subway.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Trenton Pajuluoma
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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