Barberian's Steak House

Had a nice welcome in experience , it took them a little bit to find our reservations but we were sitted pretty fast. We had the Onion soup and the soup of the day. Fillet Mignon and 24oz steak, which i cant stress enough how GOOD it was. For desert we had the Barberian Chocolate House Mousse which i do recommend with coffee. My honest suggestions is dont shy away from side dishes, they are great addition from tasting variety and pallette. As far as atmosphere, the late night crowd might get a little bit noisy but not intrusive in my opinion. My recommendation is to make sure to make a night out of it for sure.

Had a great first experience at Barberian’s. Came here as a walk in during a busy holiday season but the manager was still able to accommodate with very little wait time. The french onion soup was not that good. However, the rib steak was cooked perfectly and was very tender. The servers were all very attentive. Would recommend reserving ahead of time as it gets busy during dinner time.

A truly one of a kind steak house which served excellent steaks and delicious sides in a historic venue dedicated displaying all measure of “Canadiana”. Group of 7 paintings and newspaper clippings from the day of confederation adorn the walls of the cozy and atmospheric building which itself is a historical site. We have the porterhouse rare which was cooked and seasoned to perfection, alongside Rockefeller oysters, loaded baked potatoes, frites, and complimentary picked vegetables, all of which were excellent and individual highlights of the meal. Garlic bread is a must have both for its quality, steakhouse tradition, and frankly being the best value-‘indeed pick on the menu. Old fashioned was unadorned but good, as befits a steakhouse of its calibre. Prices reflect both the quality and unique setting, but I would still highly recommend everyone living or visiting Toronto try at least once for a special occasion.

It’s a good spot for traditional steakhouse experience. Attentive servers, old-fashioned decor, delicious steak and cozy vibes. Highly recommended for a date night only thing the lighting might be a little bit too dark.

Hands down the best New York Strip steak you'll get in Toronto. I've visited ever high end steak house in the city and nowhere cooks their steaks as true to order as Barbarians. Cooked on an open flame that adds flavour like no other. I'm not much of a French fries person but I can't get enough of the fries at Barbarians. They oysters are fresh and the escargot are delicious. If you drink wine, you'll find one of the most extensive wine lists to choose from. The atmosphere is very old school as it is an old cottage converted to the restaurant. If you haven't been and you love great steak, this place is a must!

Arrived with no prior reservation. Had no problem getting us a seat. Atmosphere was nice and old fashioned, beautiful and calming. The lighting was too dark, could be difficult and uncomfortable for anyone with vision problems. The waiters are fantastic, Knowledgeable and quick to fill your water back up! Ordered the chateaubriand, which was absolutely delicious. Meat was so tender, cuts like butter. Not to mention the dessert menu had lots of choices. Highly recommend!

Very popular and long-standing steak house in the city. We had a group of 3 with a reservation, and we got seated right away. Food is inline with all the traditional steakhouse offerings, and everything was very high quality: jumbo cocktail shirmp was indeed jumbo, and the cook on our steak was perfect. Great and attentive service in a cozy environment! There's no dedicated parking, but the location is right beside the Eaton center, so you can find paid parking lots all around the restaurant within walking distance.

Barberian’s has that old-school steakhouse charm—dim lighting, historic vibe, and a reputation as one of Toronto’s longest-running spots since 1959. I went in with high expectations for a solid charcoal-grilled steak experience, but unfortunately, it fell short in several ways. Service started off rocky: we weren’t offered a drink menu at all, which was odd for a place famous for its massive wine list and cocktails. Then came the sides—my dry baked potato arrived with a busser who clearly fancied himself the next Salt Bae. He went full dramatic flourish sprinkling the bacon bits, sending dry bacon flying everywhere across the table and even onto my plate. It was more chaotic show than helpful service, and quite messy. The steak itself? Cooked as ordered, but honestly not worth a fraction of the hefty price tag (steaks here easily run into the $60–$100+ range depending on cut and size). It lacked the tenderness and flavor punch you’d hope for at this level—more average than exceptional. The seasonal vegetables I ordered never showed up with the main; I had to remind the server, and they arrived late and underwhelming. On the positive side, the atmosphere is cozy and nostalgic, and the place has character. But for the cost and hype, the execution just didn’t match—missed opportunities on basics like timely sides, attentive drink service, and value for the steak. I’d give it another shot if prices were lower or service tighter, but as is, it’s a middling experience in a city full of great steak options. Probably better for tourists chasing the “classic Toronto” label than locals expecting bang for the buck.

our entire meal was delicious. had the swordfish special, ribeye, and a croquette as an appetizer. everything was amazing. it is a very pricey menu but worth it. our server was attentive but not overly so which is how I like it. recommend

Great service n the food was impeccable cant wait to try more. Absolutely will go back to have more steak

5 stars for the experience and ambiance. If you're seeking the most old-school, Vegas style steakhouse in town (like a smaller Golden Steer), this is it. 5 stars for the service -- delivered with efficiency and genuine warmth. 4 stars for the food, based on my recent experience, but that's just my opinion. I love a steakhouse Wedge salad but this was a let-down. It was meh, and where was the blue cheese??? Anyway, we shared the 24oz bone-in rib steak which was a solid 4/5 stars, and the fries were nice but nothing too special (I feel like they were better in the past, not sure what happened there). Lobster tail was delicious. For dessert, try the apple beignets! Anyway, quibbles aside, I honestly loved coming here and can't wait to return.

Great attentive service from our server Dan, appreciate you Brought us "extras", and gave us a tour of the extensive wine cellar. The meal was top notch; we left full and happy. Hope to see Barberian again.

This restaurant was the first one named by our concierge when asked for an ole fashioned non-chain steak house. The staff welcoming, the decor is warm and the food outstanding. Our waiter was patient, started us with libations, made recommendations and never rushed us along. We started with onion soup au gratan (super cheesy) lobster bisque (light and creamy) caprese salad (plentiful) then onto filet mignon, tuna steak and pork chops with baked potatoes and french fries. Everything was cooked to perfection. Dessert was a delightful white chocolate house with chocolate mousse inside. OMG! We were then given a private tour of the wine cellar and banquet tables. Best of the best all around. Enjoy!

I went with my sister's 95 year old neighbour and I forgot she might not have real teeth to enjoy the meal. However, she advised me she had all her teeth and enjoyed steak a lot. She loved the ribeye steak, and the cream of spinach a lot! She loved the warm bread too. Thanks barbarian for making her night!!!

Old school steakhouse as others have mentioned. This is where the waiters could be dressed better than you. I used to work at a large corporate headquarters a few blocks away, so had many corporate dinners there with clients. Always a 5 star experience. Have the "house" mousse for desert. And as others have said the French onion soup. They also sell their own steak seasoning there. Not sure if it's still true but proceeds from sale go to charity. Even though I don't live in Toronto anymore , my local butcher sells it here where I live. And I live in small town. Hopefully will get back for a rerun soon.

This place was as unassuming as it gets. Shitty sign outside made me think I was gonna pop in and grab a mediocre steak and head back to the hotel. Boy was I wrong. You immediately get those old school 70's/80's steakhouse vibes as soon as you walk in. The food is terrific and the brussel sprouts are the best I've had for sure. They also do a cool little thing where they serve horseradish with every steak and not just the prime rib. That was a nice touch for sure. This was absolutely a pleasant surprise and that won't be the last time I come here.

If you are looking for an old school ratpackesque steakhouse look no further. The food and service is incredible and as steakhouses go the prices are very reasonable.

The food here was good - the standout was the French onion soup - absolutely incredible! The steak was very good - my fiancée was a bit disappointed because he asked our waiter for a recommendation and told him he didn't like fatty steaks. The waiter recommended him a steak that had more fat and marbleing on it which is the opposite of what he wanted. So that was disappointing for him. Also we really did not like the Brussel sprouts - they were burnt and flavorless. Very nice ambiance though and otherwise good experience. Would return for the French onion soup but probably nothing else.

Awesome streaks and experience, always a good time at Barbarian's. Service was also top notch. Always look forward to heading back there again.

I love steak. I have been to many steakhouses in North America, but this is by far the best I have ever visited. It is an old school steakhouse, but there is definitely nothing wrong with the old school! I have been here multiple times and it is always a must visit when I am in Toronto. The steaks are absolutely off the charts. I do not think I can use better phrase to describe them. The sides are great and well portioned. And the garlic bread is decadent. The service is outstanding. Our waiters have been helpful in making good decisions. I have traveled to this restaurant with my nephew who has a disability. When the waiter saw I was cutting his steak, the waiter insisted on cutting it for us. It doesn't get any better than that. I also had a chance to meet the owner on a few of my visits there. Very nice man who actually remembered me! Oh, and did I mention the wine selection? The wine selection is phenomenal as you literally have to go through a book to make a choice. Now, they have a wine vault there that I have yet to see, but I have been told that it is worth a tour there. As for the ambiance, it was not as loud as other steakhouses that I have visited in North America. You can hold a conversation without yelling! If traveling to a Toronto and you want a true steakhouse experience, you should make a point to visit Barberians!

There are only two options of why there are people giving good ratings. The other nice steak houses in Toronto are equally below average or they have never went to a high quality steak house ‍ If this was a mid-level place, rating would be higher, but was in town and my local friends raved about the place. There was not one thing from appetizer to the dessert that was a WOW. Any high end steak joint has various things they are known for and blow your mind. Not here. It was universally blah... The lobster bisque had enough lobster to maybe fill the spoon and overall was eh'. The wife had a Caesar Salad and it was well, basically a basic Caesar salad. My wife had a bone in filet that was fatty. And not the marbling fat, but the fat fat that is hard to cut and gets pushed to the side. My steak was the house rib steak and had really no flavor, had to cut around fat was closer to an Outback Steakhouse steak vs a high end steak. The ambience is cool (they say oldest steakhouse in Canada), so had a great old school vibe, but that is where they stop. Very disappointing overall and would not go back or recommend.

Most disappointing meal I have ever had!!!! We were looking forward to an elegant evening. What we encounter was a very loud and obnoxious restaurant. We could only be heard by shouting across the table. Many patrons had been drinking and made the volume just unbearable. Sadly our waiter wasn't very sympathetic. Two tables near us left due to the noise. The ribs were tough and served with luke warm fries. Manager was unapologetic and never attempted to help. NEVER AGAIN. What a waste of what used to be a Toronto landmark restaurant

This was a spur of the moment place to eat. It's dark and old decor. The food was good, I had the onion soup and the pickled veggies were different and tasted good. The filet was cooked correctly and the baked potatoes, there is a person that comes around to top it. My wife had the tomahawk pork chop and they will ask you the temperature but she is a well done type of person. She said it was good. The reason for the 4 stars is that we paid for bottled water and the waiter poured the rest in my wife's glass where she had a soda pop and then gave me tap water.

Barberian's is an institution for a reason, as they know their way around the classics and keeps their quality high despite years in the field and a solid reputation. Service is seamless and ensures a comfortable meal. We took the opportunity during a recent celebration to come for a meal. Do not be fooled by the simple white nondescript entrance, as the restaurant is expansive inside with a dark cozy atmosphere. Think dark woods and dim lighting. We had the croquettes, french onion soup, the porterhouse steak, and strawberry cheesecake to finish. Everything from start to finish was perfectly executed. The porterhouse steak was of course the standout, as every bite was medium rare and delicious. A wonderful place to have a memorable meal!

I haven't been at barberians since 2 weeks before the covid lockdown, and have not really been in that part of the city much - but this is a classic great steakhouse in the city- if you're looking for great meat, immaculate service and a good selection of wines with a delicious dessert - this place excuses old world charm and fantastic serve, I'll have to find an occasion to go back !

5 stars for their salad, pavlova and rack of lamb. I know this is a steak house so I deducted one star since my husband's steak did not meet our standards. Maybe the filet mignon would've been more tender but the dry aged steak was tough and chewy. Drinks are strong here! I appreciate it since this place is pricey. The place is small but has enough workers to accommodate every table. I'm guessing they sat us next to the bathroom since we made last minute reservation. My husband didn't mind it but I hated the fact people were in and out of the bathroom constantly with the door just few ft away from me. If this kind of stuff bothers you, speak to your host before seating!!

Good basic steak. Service was great and very helpful. Seated pretty fast. The Caesar salad is a must try, it comes with a bbq pork which was a welcomed suprise. The chateaubriand steak was so tender and delicious, would highly reccomend. The carrot cake was not a favorite as it had a sour taste that overpowered everything.

From what I had heard about this place, I was expecting a lot more. For two people the total bill came to $480. That was one snack, two salads, two mains and two desserts. Zero alcohol. The service wasn't that great. Our server forgot about us for most of our time there, and to be honest, the food was just OK. If I'm gonna spend that kind of money I would expect the food/service to be a lot better. The pricing on the menus have gone up significantly from the ones that are posted here on the Yelp profile.

One of the more disappointing meals I've had in Toronto. Fortunately the steak, a ribeye, was good and cooked to the right temperature. It was a little thin for my liking but a good steak, no complaints. I also liked the Brussels sprouts, cooked with vinegar, never had Brussels sprouts like them but in a good way. The real disappointment was the heirloom tomato salad. I love tomatoes and it sounded great (heirloom tomatoes with horseradish) but was close to inedible. The tomatoes had little flavour and were very mushy. Given this is the height of tomato season, they should have been great, these were the opposite. Heirloom or not, these are possibly the worst tomatoes I've ever had. Also had the grilled bacon and grilled salami, both were disappointing. The bacon was okay but not great (steakhouse bacon is usually on another level) and the salami was actually pretty bland.

July12/2025 I dined at your restaurant tonight. It is my 20th Birthday and I was looking forward to an excellent dining experience. My friend and I traveled to Toronto to celebrate the occasion. On Friday , we went to the Coldplay concert , which was a night to remember. Tonight we went to Barberian's and the food was quite enjoyable. Other than the food it was a totally disappointing experience. When we were being escorted to our table the staff member escorting us , turned around looked at us and with out saying a word , took us in a different direction and sat us in a corner out of the way. After we were seated , we were not told about any additions to the menu or even offered a wine list. I have traveled extensively and have dined in quite a number of fine dining establishments , this experience pales in comparison. The service was terrible and the only possible explanation that I can come up with , is the fact that we were two young girls and although we were certainly well dressed , they must have thought that they wouldn't get a big tip from two young women . Again the food was enjoyable , the service was not becoming of a so called fine dining restaurant. I will certainly never dine there again, nor would I ever recommend Barberian's to anyone. Thanks for a subpar Birthday experience.

If it's good enough for the members of Rush, it's good enough for me. Had dinner there a few nights ago. Was in Toronto on business from the States. Service was impeccable. Two of my co-workers and I are the bar. Assad was an awesome "tender". Managers were great Kim the sommelier was fantastic. The chef even had a drink with us. The food is the best. I had a dry aged ribeye. I had to take a knee it was so good. One of my buds had the sirloin, said it was great, the other has a filet. It was awesome. I cannot wait to come back to Toronto. Maybe next time I'll run into Alex and Geddy. That would be the only way to top the great experience we had. Thank you Barberian.

You can tell this place has some history to it just from the pictures. It feels like it started off as an essential neighborhood pub with hearty meat and potatoes type of stuff. At this point it's a bit pricey/deluxe and still modest. If that's even possible. The large porterhouse steak was honestly quite exquisite. The baked potatoes are a cool experience because they come around with all the toppings and you can top it up to your liking. Went the whole nine-yards on this visit. Started with the Burrata, shared a large porterhouse which was more than enough, baked potatoes on the side, red wine to wash it down, and chocolate soufflé to top it all off. Magnifique! **kisses fingers and gestures**

The prices are absolutely outrageous. Although the young female sommelier from France was very helpful and friendly, it is tough to find a bottle of wine for less than $125. The steaks were average at best. Nothing to write home about at all. You could easily have the same or better at home. At those prices, we will certainly not be back. The restaurant is living on its past reputation, not its current performance.

This is an old school steakhouse and we are glad to see a few of them survive. We had a strip, fillet and a porterhouse for two. All were delicious and done as we ordered them. The baked potatoes were a good size and the asparagus was very good. Cocktails, wine, dinner and excellent service leave us with a memorable night.

Who actually goes to places like this still? Places like this are from a prior era. Most of them have closed down and some with deep pockets are still around trying to keep the old and tired fed with old and tired food. You want steak? Just go to the Keg. Best deal in town for a steak dinner. You want a great dining, special occasion restaurant experience ? Barbarians isn't it, unless you still wear double breasted suits and drive a 1982 Lincoln Town Car and also wish for The Moonraker to open up again..‍ There are so many great steak houses now. Why go here? Try Chop Steakhouse downtown at University and King or even Casa Loma's Blueblood. Waiters don't look or act like morgue morticians and the food is cooked and delivered with pride from a kitchen with real chefs. Ok...I am done!

It's historical vibe made it an interesting setting - heavily decorated along with super dim lighting. [Made me sleepy, or maybe it was just the wine ;) ] Have we heard of smiling? It is baffling to my friends and I that our waiter (nor did the other staff) smile once at us. Except when the manager took our group photo. We ordered: 1/ Wedged Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing - Where is bacon? 2/ Oyster (Malpeque Oyster) - Fresh 3/ Chicken Pâté - Only saving grace - this was delightfully silk and buttery and not overly heavy 4/ Rib-eye - Overcooked lacked flavour 5/ Prime Ribs - Why did this taste and looked like chopped ham instead? 6/ 2x House Red (Napa Valley) - Can't go wrong with Napa! The price tag that came with the above - just ouch. Poor Service + High Price Tag = Hard skip!

Awesome spot ! Just walked passed it and had to go in and so happy I did. The food was incredible and I got a giant pork chop that I couldn't even finish. Definitely worth your time.

Four of us went here to celebrate our friends' 46th wedding anniversary. I am ashamed to say that as a born & bred Torontonian I have never been here before. Our waiter Angelo was delightful and very attentive. The Gouda/potato croquettes were amazing as was our escargots, old style, wonderfully garlicky‼ My rare bacon wrapped filet mignon was excellent. Our night was cut short as one of our friends became ill. Not at all to do with the food. My husband and I will definitely be back before too long. I will request Angelo as our waiter, he has a great sense of humour & does his job so well that you think it & he is there with it. Thank you Barbarians you have an A1 establishment! By the way, I am not always easy to please...check out my review on Canoe. I anticipated how wonderful your restaurant would be & you did not disappoint

In a word: mid. The street / venue has quite a bit of history which definitely adds to the old school steakhouse appeal, but the food itself was pretty average. We started out with the garlic bread and caesar salad (no bacon) both of which were decent. On the sides, I'd say the baked potato was meh, brussel sprouts were good, and fries were actually great. As for the steak itself, it was pretty underwhelming. We tried the filet, the new york strip, and the ribeye, and it was pretty much your old school style steak which eally could've used a bit of salt and butter. Overall I found most of the meal was quite under seasoned, and it failed to impress. As for the service, my party discussed afterwards how we were shocked at the coldness / lack of charisma - I realized after the fact that nobody even asked us how the food was once lol. Otherwise, the wine menu was excellent especially if you're looking to shell out for something vintage. It was nice to try Barberians but I don't think I'll be back here.

What an awesome dining experience! It was highly recommended by a friend and it exceeded our expectations! Great service by Shannon and the rest of the staff. And kudos to their sommelier Morgan!

Yelp says they are closed but they are indeed open. Barberian is a staple. It's old school but pretty consistent. I haven't been here for a while but it is as good as I remembered it. I forgot how good the garlic bread was! Their website and reservation system are pretty dated. You have to call in to make the reservation, which is okay. However because of this, they accidentally sat my girlfriend and I at 2 different tables where we waited for each other for 20 minutes. Service was professional and attentive. I was delightfully surprised that he offered to put my friend's pet name/nickname on the birthday dessert. Food is tasty and as expected. The server recommended the 24oz bone in rib steak that's not on the menu and offered us each either fries or potato as the side. Naturally we said one of each so he split the potato in half and gave us a basket of fries. However, after I paid the bill, I noticed an $8.75 charge. He said it's for the split fee!?!? For splitting the potato in half?? Then he made it sound like he did us a favour by reducing the cost of an extra side from $16 to $8.75. We didn't ask for 2 carbs as sides, you offered it to us! That's the only thing that left a bad taste in my mouth. Otherwise the dinner was enjoyable.

Best steak ever! The service was unsurpassed and the atmosphere was sophisticated without being stuffy

A few things to consider.... food, service, ambiance....... Food was fantastic! steak bar none best I've ever eaten from any restaurant between here to Texas. I don't like to admit it but my porch definitely has some competition from our northern neighbor no steakhouse I've ever been to in the state of MT could hold a candle..... Service bar none best I've ever ever experienced anywhere period every detail from pulling out your chair to removing items that don't belong after appetizers and salads have left used or not. These professionals are no joke not something I'm used to seeing....... Ambiance I loved it's old fashioned steak house and there reputation precedes them they where packed on a Wednesday so glad we stopped in for a drink the night before and put our name in the book. If you are looking for a place to impress at really show appreciation to/for someone this is the spot... if i could give 5 stars for everyone that works there I would very well represented

A traditional steakhouse, nothing to write home about. Went here on my colleague's suggestion on the best steak he ever had, but wasn't really impressed. As a standard fare the ribeye and filet were ok. The surprising standout was the spicy crispy brussel sprouts, the vinegar flavour was a surprise and they were really good. The place is dimly lit and very traditional. Our server was nice and helpful, so service was great. Overall, decent place, but I would probably try somewhere else for the price of barberian's food.

Since I cannot edit my previous review to give an update, I will add this review to provide additional information. I did hear back from the restaurant and they explained the causes and the actions they have taken. Furthermore, they offered a gift certificate to us, in order to give them a second chance at showing what their dining experience really is. These are the actions I would expect from a restaurant with the reputation of Barberians.

First time, met or exceeded my expectations..... will be back again. Good old school atmosphere, excellent cocktails, and perfect steak. Excellent service.

Got the 16oz rib, baked potato, and crispy brussels. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sides were great. Staff was fantastic as well. This place is a shining example of what "going out to a steakhouse" should look, feel, and taste like.

Through a fluke of scheduling, I went here twice in 4 days. First was for a party and second was a dinner for 2. As such I tried nearly all the appetizers, 2 mains and all the desserts. Overall: mediocre. This restaurant competes with the best steakhouses in Toronto but is definitely a few steps behind. Although it's not as expensive as a Jacob's or Harbour 60, which in my opinion are the top 2. Service : hit and miss. The party service was solid and our waiter was attentive. Our dinner for 2 felt like the waiter didn't care about us and would disappear for awhile (it wasn't because we were cheap, we spent over $300 a person). Or would not respond within a reasonable time when a question was asked. The support staff was great. In particular the guy who loads your baked potato. Snacks: Garlic bread - Fantastic. The cheese was stinky (I like them that way and it was loaded with garlic). Among the best in Toronto. Appetizers: Escargot- Smelled great with lots of garlic and butter but tasted mediocre. Steak Tartare - Excellent. Delicious and a healthy portion. Burrata for two - I had a soft cheese with tomatoes so I think this was it. It was good. Tomatoes and dressing were ripe and had a great taste. Jumbo Shrimp cocktail. - Delicious and huge. But only 3. It's pricey Lobster cocktail. - lobster chunks were too small and a lot of it was breaking apart. The dip was pedestrian. Chilled oysters. - only provided cocktail sauce which was mediocre. Disappointing. Grilled oysters. - way too salty. Dry aged rib steak - I had it medium rare and it was ok. Could have had better char. Taste of the cut was ok but I've had better. Not sure if the grade was as good as comparable dishes at the other steakhouses. Rack of Lamb. - utterly fantastic and possibly the best rack of lamb I've ever had. The portions are MASSIVE and bigger than the steaks. They are well cooked and seasoned. The mint sauce was a delight. This is a must order dish. Desserts - had cheesecake (chocolate, strawberry and raspberry), apple beignets and molten chocolate lava cake. The apple beignets were good but everything else was awful. The cheesecake was surprisingly gritty in its mouth feel as if it wasn't mixed well enough. The molten chocolate cake was damn near tasteless. I felt like I was eating soft rubber. I've never had a chocolate lava cake not taste like chocolate. Bonus. Their fries are fantastic. So are their baked potatoes. Sides in general were solid (fries, onion rings , Brussel sprouts)

Top notch , excellent service food was delicious. Had an older well established steak house vibe.

Barberian's is an institution - I remember a bunch of us eating here ~20 years ago after we graduated from engineering. The problem is a lot of "institutions" ride on their reputation and let things fall apart - the chef isn't that great, the options are not that great, the service starts to fall apart. Not true here. Their chef - Jesse Vallins - is damn good. Their menu is classic but yum. The service is attentive without being annoying. If you want meat done right,come here. And if you get the burger, definitely get the wine option - it brings the taste of it to a whole new level!

The Food was fabulous!! Everything was delicious!! Our service was perfect. Very attentive. The ambiance was dark and mysterious like all the good steakhouses.

Fun, personable service at the bar last night and a truly epic steakhouse meal! The team really took care of me, with ace wine service (the wine list is nothing short of astonishing) and a perfectly rare aged rib cut. The shrimp in the shrimp cocktail were like a quarter pound each. They also have a killer selection of bourbons. Definitely pricey, definitely worth it.

It's been a long time since we went to a steakhouse. I wanted to have a traditional experience and we certainly got that, very tight, and crowded on a Saturday night. Lighting was dark as expected, maybe a bit too dark. We shared a 24oz rib steak with some side dishes. Steak was cooked to perfection, perfectly juicy, enjoyed the cut. Seasoning was mild with the Barberian's steak seasoning. Service was good without being amazing given how tight it was in there with tables fairly close together. The sides were garlic bread (amazing!), fries, button mushrooms, and their traditional pickled vegetables (also amazing! and provided to every table - nice touch). We would go back but in a larger group, clientele were mostly regulars, there were certainly no Instagram influencers here and that was refreshing for a change.

Came in after a long day out on the town. We came to this well known steak house for a meal. We order the Chateaubriand for two, medium rare. Both of is ordered it with season vegetables and a baked potato. Cooked to absolute perfection and enjoyed each and every mouthful. Would have given an extra star but felt that the service lacked the fifth star. Really enjoyed the meal.

Full disclosure: Was in a party of 4 carnivores but I don't eat meat and had the halibut so take my review of a steakhouse with a grain of salt. :) Service was knowledgeable and friendly. Not overbearing. Restaurant is an old-school steakhouse atmosphere, darkly lit, tired wall paper, antique wooden chairs , pictures of old white men on the walls. Kinda like an old Victorian home library. Dated. Appetizer : corn chowder was the soup of the day. I had to add salt and black pepper for deeper flavour. It was fine. 3/5. Main: halibut was the fish of the day and it was also just fine. Simple seasoning , no exciting flavours. I had the baked potato. Again , classic , simple flavours here. 3/5. Shared Sides: Brussels sprouts were roasted with salt and black pepper. Tasty. Onion rings were a 5/5. Very good. Fries were limp and poorly made. Needs improvement 1/5. Garlic bread was awesome. 5/5. Pickled veggies were decent but again very simple flavours 4/5. Dessert: frozen ice cream eclair. Too tough and Unmanageable. Should be swapped out with a different dessert idea 1/5. Mousse chocolate house Is the signature dessert and was good and creative. 5/5. Caramel flan was just fine nothing special 3/5. Homemade chocolate ice cream had a very deep, rich flavour. Excellent 5/5. Cinnamon and apple pastry with vanilla ice cream was the clear winner here 5/5. Overall, if you are looking for an exciting menu with bold and interesting flavours in its menu items do not come here. This is a classic steakhouse that is not very fussy and prides itself on a consistent experience over the decades. It's not trying to compete with modern steakhouse and maybe that is exactly what its customers can appreciate. Predictability. Not a great "happening" date place for a younger couple but probably for your parents. :)

First time at the barbarian steakhouse restaurant heard lotta good things about it only to be disappointed. We had mediocre service our waiter wasn't very personable. We ordered two medium steaks and we received two very salty dry steaks that were very hard to swallow. A restaurant rated this high even though it was very busy should have no excuses for this not worth the money spent, don't think I'd ever go here again.

The food, decor, and service are all excellent. Put-on-your-fanciest-clothes-and-treat-yourself-to-a-luxury-meal-once-a-year kind of place. The wine selection is immense and one of the best you'll find anywhere. As others have mentioned, only the price is the issue. Even for a high quality and old-school institution, this place is insanely expensive. Other than that, it will satisfy.