Blame it on Atkins, but it seems you can’t go one city block downtown Toronto without hitting a steakhouse. Downtown Toronto boasts some of the best steakhouse restaurants around. Here is a list of upscale steakhouses in Toronto for all occasions.
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How do you like it cooked???
The following terms are in order from least cooked to most cooked:
Raw - Uncooked. Used in dishes like steak tartar and Carpaccio.
Blue rare or very rare - (37.8°C/100°F core temp) Cooked very quickly; the outside is seared, but the inside is usually cool and barely cooked. The steak will be red on the inside and barely warmed.
Rare - (48.9°C/120°F core temp) The outside is gray-brown, and the middle of the steak is red and slightly warm.
Medium rare - (52.2°C/126°F degrees core temp) The steak will have a fully red, warm center. Upscale steakhouses will generally cook to at least this level.
Medium - (57.2°C/135°F degrees core temp) The middle of the steak is hot and red with pink surrounding the center. The outside is gray-brown.
Medium well done - (62.8°C/145°F degrees core temp) The meat is light pink surrounding the center.
Well done - (73.9°C/165°F degrees core temp) The meat is gray-brown throughout and slightly charred.
What is your cut of meat??
Filet Mignon
A small, choice cut from the small end of the tenderloin; the most tender and most expensive cut by weight.
Flat Iron
A cut from under the shoulder blade.
Rib Eye
This cut comes from the primal rib used to make prime rib which is oven roasted, a rib eye steak is typically grilled.
Sirloin Steak
A steak cut from the hip. Also tends to be less tough, resulting in a higher price tag.
Porterhouse the "KING" of steaks and T-Bone
A cut from the tenderloin and strip loin, connected with a T-shaped bone. The two are distinguished by the size of the tenderloin in the cut. T-bones have smaller tenderloin sections, while the Porterhouse – though generally smaller in the strip – will have more tenderloin. T-bone and Porterhouse steaks are among the most expensive steaks on a menu because of the large individual portion size.
STEAKHOUSES DOWNTOWN TORONTO
Barberian's Steakhouse
Barberians Steakhouse circa 1959 is well know for great food, fine wine and an ambiance that stimulates. Steaks are cut and aged on the premises. Extensive wine list, in house desserts, open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner daily. Entrees $26.75-$55.25 (Chateaubriand for two $86.00), located 7 Elm Street 416.597.0335
Bardi's Steakhouse
Since opening it's doors in 1966 Bardi's has been known for an intimate and memorable dining experience in the heart of the financial districts. Bardi's has received the Wine Spectator award of excellence. Open for lunch and dinner daily, Entrees $26.00-$65.00 located at 56 York Street, 416.366.9211
Harbour Sixty Steakhouse
Located in the historic Harbour Commission building Harbour Sixty boasts a full menu, private dining rooms and an open concept kitchen. Steaks are cut and aged on premises; favorites include the double porterhouse for two at $115.00 and a rib eye steak with frites. Harbour Sixty is a steakhouse steps away from sporting venues and is suitable for all occasions; birthday, anniversaries, business meetings, pre and post concerts. entrees $26.00-$56.00, located 60 Harbour Street, 416.777.2111
Hy's Steakhouse
Hy's steakhouse is a traditional steakhouse located in the heart of ther financial district in downtown Toronto. When searching for a steakhouse with a full menu and a wide selection of vintage wines look no further than Hy's Steakhouse. Entrees $26.00-$55.00, located 101-120 Adelaide Street West, 416.364.6600
Morton's The Steakhouse
Located at the Park Hyatt in the trendy area known as Yorkville in Toronto. Classic cuts of USDA prime aged beef served up in a classic old-world atmosphere. entrees $29.00-$55.00, located 4 Avenue Road, 416.925.0648
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
life's too short to eat anywhere else, the house motto is "if it doesn't sizzle, send it back". Steaks are cut and aged in house at the Hilton downtown Toronto. Entrees $29.50-$65.00, located at 145 Richmond Street West, 416.995.1455
Jacobs and Co Steakhouse
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse takes a refreshed approach to the classic steakhouse. Jacobs takes advantage of farm fresh ingredients from Ontario farmers and all beef is cut and aged on premises. In the heart of the hip and trendy King Street West area Jacobs sophisticated style, unique cooking methods and excellent service makes it the "King" Steakhouse of Toronto. Located at 12 Brant Street 416.366.0200