What a meal. The bone-in filet mignon was absolute perfection, beautifully cooked, incredibly tender, and exactly what you hope for when ordering a great steak.

The crispy, spicy Brussels sprouts had no business being that good. Seriously, when Brussels sprouts become something you’re fighting over at the table, the kitchen is doing something right. The shrimp cocktail was outstanding too fresh, delicious, and a perfect start to the meal.

And then there’s CJ. What a fantastic waiter. Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and just genuinely great at what he does. He took an already excellent dinner and made the whole experience even better.

Food: 5/5.
Service: 5/5.
CJ: 6/5.

We’ll absolutely be back.

Worth every penny! Pete, our host gave us a truly memorable evening. The food was superb ( pleased we skipped the starter because the portions are LARGE). The steak was cooked to perfection and we were treated to some fantastic stories of Rush visits and photos. The atmosphere was buzzing and wish we can visit again. Thank you to the whole team !

Phenomenal experience! Everybody and the waitstaff and fantastic. The food is also amazing! This was such a good time and everything about Barberians is just so good. On the pricey side of things but well worth

This is an old school steak house, you're coming for the top quality meat. If you're a trend chaser or looking for any new meat craze, this isn't the place for you. Handsome, brisk, and efficient waiters. A steak will run you about $100 CAD. I got the filet mignon wrapped in bacon, absolutely delicious and cut through it like butter. Cooked to perfection. All steaks come with choice of fries or a chunky baked potato with topping selection done tableside. Opt for the baked potatoes. Come hungry.

Massive wine bottle selection and sommelier on hand but the by the glass menu is a bit small. Good dessert selection, I hear the cheesecake is the best but the sundae I had was also great. They have a nice digestif/aperitif menu too. Given the old school vibe, I think a couple more Amaro options would fit perfect here. 10/10 hope to come back again!

This is an old school steak house, you're coming for the top quality meat. If you're a trend chaser or looking for any new meat craze, this isn't the place for you. Handsome, brisk, and efficient waiters. A steak will run you about $100 CAD. I got the filet mignon wrapped in bacon, absolutely delicious and cut through it like butter. Cooked to perfection. All steaks come with choice of fries or a chunky baked potato with topping selection done tableside. Opt for the baked potatoes. Come hungry.

Massive wine bottle selection and sommelier on hand but the by the glass menu is a bit small. Good dessert selection, I hear the cheesecake is the best but the sundae I had was also great. They have a nice digestif/aperitif menu too. Given the old school vibe, I think a couple more Amaro options would fit perfect here. 10/10 hope to come back again!

There are plenty of flashy new spots in this city, but when I want a steak done right, I come back to Barberian's. It’s been a staple for decades for a reason. The atmosphere hasn't succumbed to any passing trends - it’s classic, wood-paneled & professional. I had the ribeye medium-rare last night, and it was exceptional, paired with a cellar selection that is arguably the best in the country. The staff here are career professionals; they understand the tempo of a business dinner and the value of discretion. It’s an investment in quality that never fails to deliver. If you value consistency over hype, this is where you book your table. Still the gold standard in Toronto.

First off the staff were friendly and somewhat attentive but could do better.

The long and short of our dining experience was we will never return and suggest that this steak house should be avoided.

$27.00 for a run of the mill Caesar salad you have to be kidding, maybe $6.00 for this small portion with rock hard croutons, not a robust salad dressing topped with 2 slabs of bacon.

Asked for my Centre Cut Top Sirloin to be medium rare and it was rare with bits that were not chewable.

The BBQ Baby Back Ribs were atrocious, the meat was hard what little there was and a total waste of money. I question whether they were actually baby back ribs.

With the baked potato you were offered sour cream and what turned out to be rock hard bacon bits, not enjoyable to say the least.

We were offered the dessert menu which would have cost approximately $100.00 and we passed as we didn’t want to see how they would mess up their offerings.

I couldn’t get out of there fast enough as on top of the poor food it was maddening that this birthday dinner was totally wrecked.

I went to the place for the first time. It was a little bit hard to find because it doesn't look like a steak house on the outside. Actually, it looked more like a local pub. But once you go in, it was a very cozy and packed steak house. Once we got in, we checked our coats and was led to our table right away.

Service here wasn't the best. No one really smiling. It felt a lot like Peter Lugers in NYC where the service wanted to get a lot of your orders done quickly without much small talk.

The food was pretty good. The onion rings was disappointing. The dough was very soggy so it was not that good. The Brussel sprouts were very salty, but the actual steak was the star. Cooked perfectly and paired with the horseradish, it was the perfect blend.

The dessert was cute and delicious. I would definitely recommend it if you still have room after the steaks.

Overall, would definitely repeat.

I went to the place for the first time. It was a little bit hard to find because it doesn't look like a steak house on the outside. Actually, it looked more like a local pub. But once you go in, it was a very cozy and packed steak house. Once we got in, we checked our coats and was led to our table right away.

Service here wasn't the best. No one really smiling. It felt a lot like Peter Lugers in NYC where the service wanted to get a lot of your orders done quickly without much small talk.

The food was pretty good. The onion rings was disappointing. The dough was very soggy so it was not that good. The Brussel sprouts were very salty, but the actual steak was the star. Cooked perfectly and paired with the horseradish, it was the perfect blend.

The dessert was cute and delicious. I would definitely recommend it if you still have room after the steaks.

Overall, would definitely repeat.

We had an incredible time at Barberian’s. Our server CJ was fantastic. Knowledgeable, friendly and hospitable. He recommended some fantastic cuts of beef along with some delicious sides that paired perfectly.
The lamb and the bone in filet were perfectly cooked, seasoned and served.
The onion rings and fries are a fantastic addition. My favourite were the Brussels sprouts though. They are a definite must try.

We had an incredible time at Barberian’s. Our server CJ was fantastic. Knowledgeable, friendly and hospitable. He recommended some fantastic cuts of beef along with some delicious sides that paired perfectly.
The lamb and the bone in filet were perfectly cooked, seasoned and served.
The onion rings and fries are a fantastic addition. My favourite were the Brussels sprouts though. They are a definite must try.

Barberian’s Steakhouse remains a premier Toronto destination for a classic, high-end dining experience. Our party of four enjoyed an exceptional meal starting with the rich, crusty French onion soup and fresh steak tartare. The dry-aged porterhouse was perfectly seared and served with crisp fries, while the New York-style cheesecake with strawberry preserves provided a decadent finish. Between the top-tier service and the historic atmosphere filled with original Canadian art, it was a fantastic evening from start to finish.

Barberian’s Steakhouse remains a premier Toronto destination for a classic, high-end dining experience. Our party of four enjoyed an exceptional meal starting with the rich, crusty French onion soup and fresh steak tartare. The dry-aged porterhouse was perfectly seared and served with crisp fries, while the New York-style cheesecake with strawberry preserves provided a decadent finish. Between the top-tier service and the historic atmosphere filled with original Canadian art, it was a fantastic evening from start to finish.

Menu
House salad
Creamed spinach
Chateaubriand for two
Two glasses of wine

This place is amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. Every dish, even the salad, was delicious. I highly recommend Barberian’s if you want to try a great steakhouse. Reservations are recommended.

They have hundreds of wine selections, which is great if you know about wines.

It’s in a great location, right in downtown Toronto.

However, the tables are a little close together, so it’s not the best place to have a conversation. It was pretty noisy even without background music.

The only minor issue was about with a server. He tried to pick up my dishes couple of times without any notice, I hadn’t finished yet. I understood it was quite busy and loud.
But should be more careful!

Menu
House salad
Creamed spinach
Chateaubriand for two
Two glasses of wine

This place is amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. Every dish, even the salad, was delicious. I highly recommend Barberian’s if you want to try a great steakhouse. Reservations are recommended.

They have hundreds of wine selections, which is great if you know about wines.

It’s in a great location, right in downtown Toronto.

However, the tables are a little close together, so it’s not the best place to have a conversation. It was pretty noisy even without background music.

The only minor issue was about with a server. He tried to pick up my dishes couple of times without any notice, I hadn’t finished yet. I understood it was quite busy and loud.
But should be more careful!

Since 1959, Barberian’s Steak House has defined the classic Toronto steakhouse experience.

We started with one of the best steak tartare’s I’ve ever had, freshly seasoned, alongside an outstanding Caesar salad topped with thick-cut seared bacon that added the perfect smoky richness. The massive onion rings were golden, crisp, and a meal itself.

For mains, the 16-ounce rib steak with fries was cooked exactly as ordered — deeply flavorful, tender, and beautifully seared Chicago style to my liking. The side of mushrooms was rich and buttery, pairing perfectly with the steak. The half rack of lamb was equally impressive: super tender, melt in your mouth and cooked to a perfect rarity.

Dessert finished the night with a chocolate mousse layered in a rich white and dark chocolate shell, alongside warm apple beignets served with vanilla ice cream — the perfect sweet ending followed with an espresso.

Overall a fantastic, one of one special experience.
Well done!

Since 1959, Barberian’s Steak House has defined the classic Toronto steakhouse experience.

We started with one of the best steak tartare’s I’ve ever had, freshly seasoned, alongside an outstanding Caesar salad topped with thick-cut seared bacon that added the perfect smoky richness. The massive onion rings were golden, crisp, and a meal itself.

For mains, the 16-ounce rib steak with fries was cooked exactly as ordered — deeply flavorful, tender, and beautifully seared Chicago style to my liking. The side of mushrooms was rich and buttery, pairing perfectly with the steak. The half rack of lamb was equally impressive: super tender, melt in your mouth and cooked to a perfect rarity.

Dessert finished the night with a chocolate mousse layered in a rich white and dark chocolate shell, alongside warm apple beignets served with vanilla ice cream — the perfect sweet ending followed with an espresso.

Overall a fantastic, one of one special experience.
Well done!