Sassafraz

Name: Sassafraz
Address: 100 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5R 1A6
Telephone: (416) 964-2222
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3548 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

A beloved local landmark, Sassafraz has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary Canadian cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service for over two decades. Chef Geoff Webb's ever-evolving seasonal menu showcases our relationships with local farms and purveyors. Set in an array of Victorian rowhouses, Sassafraz has evolved through the decades to become a magical space in the heart of historic Yorkville. The iconic little house and its romantic interior make it one of the most stunning restaurants in Toronto.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–16:45 Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–23:00
Phone number
(416) 964-2222
Website
http://www.sassafraz.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Geoff Webb
Private party facilities
Sassafraz is the perfect setting for a corporate event, a wedding reception or a private event of any kind. With over 10,000 square feet on two levels, Sassafraz is available for lunch, dinner or cocktail receptions. Our cuisine and unparalleled service makes Sassafraz the venue of choice for many Fortune 500 companies. (photo courtesy of Manuela Stefan Photography)

Location
100 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6
Area
Yorkville
Cross Street
Bloor and Bay Streets
Parking details
10 Bellair Street, Bay and Cumberland, Avenue and Cumberland.
Public transit
Bay Subway Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Chef's Feature SoupCA$11.00
Tomato & peach saladCA$16.00
local heirloom tomatoes / Niagara peaches / soft garden herbs / toasted bread bits
Lola rosa saladCA$16.00
endive / plum / sweet & sour onion / orange lemon vinaigrette
Caesar salad CA$16.00
romaine lettuce / caper garlic dressing / cured egg / white anchovies / croutons / Parmigiano

Soup & Salads Add Ons

add choice of:

AvocadoCA$4.00
Giannone Farm Chicken SupremeCA$12.00
Canadian Atlantic SalmonCA$13.00

Small & Shared

Warm French BaguetteCA$3.00
salted butter
Herbed FritesCA$9.00
Dijon aioli
Spiced OlivesCA$13.00
feta
Harissa HummusCA$12.00
sesame flatbread
Tuna & shrimp cevicheCA$23.00
lime cilantro aguachile / pomegranate / sweet potato / corn nuts / taro chips
Zucchini carpaccioCA$14.00
sea buckthorn berries / pine nuts / cucamelon / borage flowers / tarragon
Mini Mac N' CheeseCA$15.00
aged cheddar / mornay / truffle essence / panko crust
Ontario Beef TartareCA$21.00
quail egg / house crisps / horseradish cream / manchego
Cured Meat BoardCA$28.00
San Daniele prosciutto / chorizo / Bündnerfleisch
Canadian Cheese BoardCA$29.00
Queen bee gouda / 10yr cheddar / La Sauvagine
Market selection of oysters CA$29.00
fresh horseradish / cocktail sauce / shallot gin mignonette / per half dozen
Tomato bruschettaCA$12.00
spelt sesame sourdough / basil
Spaghettini aglio e olio CA$17.00
Sicilian anchovies / Calabrian chilies / parsley / lemon

Vegetarian Options

Grilled baby eggplantCA$26.00
spicy tomato preserve / stracciatella / fried onions / crostini
Spaghetti squashCA$26.00
Greek feta / cherry tomatoes / pumpkin seed / orzo / honey

Main Attractions

Canadian Atlantic SalmonCA$32.00
herbed quinoa / Treviso / mango salsa
Village BurgerCA$23.00
smoked cheddar / bourbon onion jam (choice of frites or salad)
Pistachio Crusted Itsumo Tuna SaladCA$32.00
baby kale / pomegranate seeds / avocado / ginger honey vinaigrette
Giannone farm chicken supreme CA$29.00
cranberry pecan wild rice / braised leeks / courgettes / roasted garlic sauce
Turkey breast sandwichCA$22.00
ciabatta / watercress / red pepper jam / jalapeno havarti / crunchy mustard aioli (choice of frites or salad)
Branzino CA$36.00
blistered concord grapes / rapini / parsley / lemon
Fish tacosCA$21.00
jicama cabbage slaw / salsa roja / pico de gallo / lime creme
Bucatini all'amatricianaCA$23.00
heritage breed guanciale / pecorino Romano / tomato preserve / basil / black pepper

Steak

Wellington County AAA Canadian beef, accompanied with sauteed rapini and chimichurri

TenderloinCA$51.00
7oz
New York striploinCA$47.00
10oz
RibeyeCA$69.00
16oz

Vegetables & Sides

Parmigiano truffle friesCA$12.00
fried Ontario Brussels sproutsCA$11.00
caramelized onion / toasted pumpkin seeds / triple crunch Kozlix mustard
roasted fingerling potatoesCA$12.00
sour cream / chives / heritage breed thick cut bacon
Cookstown's Greens golden beets CA$12.00
gorgonzola cheese / roasted hazelnuts / baco noir vinegar
Blue Goose FarmsCA$11.00
sauteed rapini / Calabrian chili / lemon
roast cremini mushroomsCA$12.00
veal glaze / thyme

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate CakeCA$13.00
vanilla ice cream / cherry compote
NY Style CheesecakeCA$13.00
strawberry rhubarb compote
House Selection of Ice Creams and SorbetsCA$11.00
Passionfruit panna cottaCA$13.00
mango coulis / coconut
Lemon tartCA$13.00
raspberry gel / meringue / rosemary

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling

Tawse Spark!, Beamsville Bench, OntarioCA$17.00
6oz
Prosecco, Serenissima, Veneto, ItalyCA$19.00
6oz
47 Anno Domini Bio Spumante Rosato, Veneto, ItalyCA$19.00
6oz
Tarlant, Brut Reserve, Champagne, FranceCA$29.00
6oz

Rosé

Tawse Rosé, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Domaine La Grande Bauquiere 'La Belle Montagne', France
- 6ozCA$19.00
- 9ozCA$26.00
- BottleCA$67.00
Frico Rosato, Tuscany, Italy

White

Riesling, Tawse, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada
Pinot Grigio, Geografico, delle Venezie DOC, Veneto, Italy
Chardonnay, Rodney Strong, California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneburn, Marlborough, New Zealand
Chardonnay, Domaine Bachelier Chablis, Burgundy, France

Red

Cabernet Franc, Cave Springs, VQA Niagara, Canada
Primitivo, Vigneti del Salento, 'I Muri', IGT Puglia, Italy
Sangiovese, Tenute Piccini, Chianti DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Tempranillo, Domino de Punctum 'Lobetia', La Mancha, Spain
Grenache Blend, Domaine du Séminaire, Rhône, France
Pinot Noir, Hidden Bench 'Bistro' VQA, Beamsville Bench Ontario
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grayson Cellars, California
Delibori Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto
Nebbiolo, Tenuta di Martucino, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Draught Beer

17oz - $14

Peroni Italian Lager
Mill St. Organic Lager
Belgian Moon
Henderson's Best Amber Ale
Beau's Lug Tread
Steam Whistle Pilsner

Non Alcoholic Beer

325ml - $10

Heineken / 0.0
Becks / 0.0
Peroni / 0.0

Cocktails

Mojito
Havana Club Añejo Reserva rum / mint / lime / soda
- 2ozCA$16.00
- Pitcher (8oz)CA$60.00
Moonbeam
beefeater gin / lillet blanc / lime / grapefruit / earl grey syrup / soda
- 2ozCA$16.00
Maracuya sour
El Gobernador pisco / passionfruit syrup / lime / egg white / Angostura
Mezcal Phoenix
Ginger infused mezcal / green chartreuse / pineapple / lime
Basil blush
Malfy gin rosa / Fever-Tree cucumber tonic / basil / crushed pink peppercorn
Smoke & stone
Maker's Mark bourbon / Leyenda mezcal / peach puree / lemon / caramel syrup
Spicy paloma
jalapeno infused Tromba blanco / grapefruit / lime / soda / tajin
Badass Mojito
Wray & Nephew / mint / lime / raspberry / apple / soda
- 1.5ozCA$18.00
Espresso martini
1800 coconut tequila / Kahlua / espresso

Wine Based

Sangria / Red
merlot / pomegranate liqueur / orange
- 6ozCA$16.00
- Pitcher (28.5oz)CA$60.00
Sangria / White
sauvignon blanc / apricot brandy / lemon
- 6ozCA$16.00
- Pitcher (28.5oz)CA$60.00
Sangria / Rosé
rosé / coconut rum / grapefruit
- 6ozCA$16.00
- Pitcher (28.5oz)CA$60.00
Aperol Spritzer
aperol / prosecco / soda / orange bitters

Mocktails

Seedlip SourCA$12.00
Seedlip garden 108 / simple syrup / lime / egg white / cinnamon
The Grove MargaritaCA$12.00
Seedlip grove 42 / lime / agave / sea salt rim
Spicy LadyCA$12.00
Seedlip spice 94 / grapefruit / lime / soda
Sir James 101 SpritzCA$12.00
Tastes EXACTLY like an Aperol Spritz and no alcohol
Sparkling RieslingCA$12.00
aromas and flavors of lime and green apple
Sparkling RoseCA$12.00
fresh and fruity with rosehip tea and raspberry coulis

What 3,548 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sassafraz in Yorkville is a culinary delight that blends stunning ambiance with "exceptional" service. Guests rave about its "top notch" food and attentive staff, with standout dishes like the branzino and steak tartare. The picturesque dining room, featuring a living wall and waterfall, enhances the "beautiful" atmosphere. Ideal for brunch or a leisurely dinner, Sassafraz consistently impresses with its "delicious" offerings and "welcoming" vibe.

3,548 Reviews

D
Doug
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recommend Sassafraz which offers a nice blend of both fine dining and causal elegance experience. The food was great and the service was superb. I like the open concept with good which gives it a nice airy, atmosphere.
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Myra
Toronto
46 reviews
vip
1.0
46 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
A very very disappointing dinner. Poor service- even had to ask for forks and knives while our meal got cold. The salad was tasteless with no dressing, just fennel and 2 paper-thin apple wedges . Branzino was small and served with wilted broccolini. Have been many times, but won’t be returning.
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Aliza
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night at sassafraz. Love the food and service.
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Jon
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our favourite restaurant in Toronto for a quick/quiet meal while shopping or just hanging our in Yorkville. We liked it so much, we got married there!!
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Collette
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful day with my sister & my great nieces. A special Christmas lunch that was made more special with great food & service. Thank you Dereck for your service & attention.
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roxana
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sassafraz is your beautiful, chill neighbourhood place to eat. The food is always good! We go here for brunch and dinner almost every week. Prices also very good, given the location of Yorkville. High quality.
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Trysha
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience. Had the chicken entre. Extremely tasty, nice portions and presentation. Passion fruit panna cotta was exquisite. Overall a lovely meal with excellent, friendly efficient service. Highly recommend.
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V
Victoria
Toronto
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! I never regret making an RSVP. Great value and service. Thank you to our server, Kevin, for making us feel welcomed and for your attention to detail.
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John
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great "date night" at Sassafras. The dishes were delicious and creative, the staff were subtle and attentive, and the atmosphere was upbeat, with the excellent playlist playing quietly in the background. A memorable evening.
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Melissa
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great, small-group dinner with some work colleagues. We received a great table in a secondary room. It was cozy, quiet and well spaced out. Had amazing service and the food was really lovely. [had chicken supreme - cooked to perfection] and they had ample wine option by the bottle. Would go again!
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FAQs

Sassafraz offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 964-2222.

Sassafraz is rated 4.6 stars by 3548 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

100 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Bloor and Bay Streets
Area
Yorkville
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–16:45 Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–23:00
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
10 Bellair Street, Bay and Cumberland, Avenue and Cumberland.
Public transit
Bay Subway Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Geoff Webb
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sassafraz.ca/
Phone number
(416) 964-2222
Private party facilities
Sassafraz is the perfect setting for a corporate event, a wedding reception or a private event of any kind. With over 10,000 square feet on two levels, Sassafraz is available for lunch, dinner or cocktail receptions. Our cuisine and unparalleled service makes Sassafraz the venue of choice for many Fortune 500 companies. (photo courtesy of Manuela Stefan Photography)

Sassafraz

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Caesar salad

Fish tacos

Soup & Salads

Chef's Feature SoupCA$11.00

Tomato & peach saladCA$16.00

Lola rosa saladCA$16.00

Caesar salad CA$16.00

Soup & Salads Add Ons

AvocadoCA$4.00

Giannone Farm Chicken SupremeCA$12.00

Canadian Atlantic SalmonCA$13.00

Small & Shared

Warm French BaguetteCA$3.00

Herbed FritesCA$9.00

Spiced OlivesCA$13.00

Harissa HummusCA$12.00

Tuna & shrimp cevicheCA$23.00

Zucchini carpaccioCA$14.00

Mini Mac N' CheeseCA$15.00

Ontario Beef TartareCA$21.00

Cured Meat BoardCA$28.00

Canadian Cheese BoardCA$29.00

Market selection of oysters CA$29.00

Tomato bruschettaCA$12.00

Spaghettini aglio e olio CA$17.00

Vegetarian Options

Grilled baby eggplantCA$26.00

Spaghetti squashCA$26.00

Main Attractions

Canadian Atlantic SalmonCA$32.00

Village BurgerCA$23.00

Pistachio Crusted Itsumo Tuna SaladCA$32.00

Giannone farm chicken supreme CA$29.00

Turkey breast sandwichCA$22.00

Branzino CA$36.00

Fish tacosCA$21.00

Bucatini all'amatricianaCA$23.00

Steak

TenderloinCA$51.00

New York striploinCA$47.00

RibeyeCA$69.00

Vegetables & Sides

Parmigiano truffle friesCA$12.00

fried Ontario Brussels sproutsCA$11.00

roasted fingerling potatoesCA$12.00

Cookstown's Greens golden beets CA$12.00

Blue Goose FarmsCA$11.00

roast cremini mushroomsCA$12.00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate CakeCA$13.00

NY Style CheesecakeCA$13.00

House Selection of Ice Creams and SorbetsCA$11.00

Passionfruit panna cottaCA$13.00

Lemon tartCA$13.00

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling

Tawse Spark!, Beamsville Bench, OntarioCA$17.00

Prosecco, Serenissima, Veneto, ItalyCA$19.00

47 Anno Domini Bio Spumante Rosato, Veneto, ItalyCA$19.00

Tarlant, Brut Reserve, Champagne, FranceCA$29.00

Rosé

Tawse Rosé, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario

Domaine La Grande Bauquiere 'La Belle Montagne', France

Frico Rosato, Tuscany, Italy

White

Riesling, Tawse, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada

Pinot Grigio, Geografico, delle Venezie DOC, Veneto, Italy

Chardonnay, Rodney Strong, California, USA

Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneburn, Marlborough, New Zealand

Chardonnay, Domaine Bachelier Chablis, Burgundy, France

Red

Cabernet Franc, Cave Springs, VQA Niagara, Canada

Primitivo, Vigneti del Salento, 'I Muri', IGT Puglia, Italy

Sangiovese, Tenute Piccini, Chianti DOCG, Tuscany, Italy