Maison Selby

This 5-star is for the experience and the kind hospitable Ukrainian girl who works in the bar section and enlightened my night with her attentiveness, However the food and service were just 4🌟. My orders were so classic,French onion, foie gras, coq au vin and creme brulée. The soup was so good, very rich and balanced stock. **Foie Gras:The foie was not worth the price. The presentation could have been better and there was really sth missed within the foie,either seasoning or I suppose it was grade B.Really small and not worth 34$.( The strawberry sauce under the foie was so professional and wow). Coq au vin: Large portion,very good presentation, super tender chicken,mash and green beans. But the sauce was a bit overreduced. It was rich but abit over reduced.(This was 36$, just compare it to foie). Dessert:Not so many options but the brulée was to die for. Sensational and also really affordable. Service was not very fine-dining and quite slow. However the whole experience was flawless, the restaurant is so cozy, the atmosphere is such that u will forget u r in Toronto and at the end, the kind Ukrainian girl(unfortunately I don't know her name) took me some pictures, as she saw I was alone and truly completed this nice experience. This place is completely French, despite Auberge or Canoe and has better food. Definitely worth visiting. Finally a real French restaurant in Toronto.

The charming, chic and cozy atmosphere at Maison Selby is exquisite. My server was a pleasure. Dishes are presented beautifully. However, the flavour fell short, especially for the price. French onion soup was decent. Escargot was delicious. Beef bourguignon was tasty, but not as tender and somewhat dry. Steak frites lacked seasoning and the jus tasted just okay. At least dinner ended on a good note with the sticky toffee pudding. Overall, I think if the flavours matched the aesthetic this could easily be a 5-star restaurant.

The cocktails and the food are extremely good, and the service is very friendly. I’ve been to this restaurant at least four times, and every visit has been a great experience. The food has always been consistently delicious, and you can really tell they put care into every dish. The burger is my favorite item on the menu, it’s always flavorful, well-prepared, and never disappoints. I always enjoy coming back and recommending this place to others because the quality and service have been excellent every time.

Beautiful space, amazing decor, and a stunning historic building. The food was top notch. I would recommend every dish we tried, and I would absolutely come back. One of the best beef tartares in Toronto and easily the best French onion soup. That said, we visited in December and the restaurant did feel overbooked and overcrowded, with most tables having to wait before being seated.

Great casual date spot, food and service is incredible. Don't be intimidated by the "smart casual" dress code. Literally, no one there was dressed smart casual, but it was the middle of winter so everyone was basically in large wool sweaters or hoodies lol. Also... Don't expect to sit comfortably, its quite a small restaurant and many of the seating arrangements are in tight spaces. Although, if you did get a window bench seat, you've lucked out. The decor is very vintage and has a lot of character. This place really knows how to cook STEAK, their steak frites was amazing cooked to a medium rare perfection. We also got their Tournedos Rossini, also cooked to a perfect medium rare. It was incredibly soft and tender, the fois gras was less on the livery side and more gelatenous yet a clean fatty flavour. Which I enjoyed very much, we also order the foie gras as an appetizer. The French Onion soup was killer (as expected). Huge cheese pulls!!! Don't bother ordering the Burguinon though...it was just too tough and dry for my preference. Overall it was a wonderful wedding gift from our family members, definitely will be back for the French onion soup and the sparkling water (which only costs $8). So don't panic if you accidentally accepted their offer! When you sit down they do ask if you want regular water or sparkling. Regular water is free..sparkling is at a cost they do not disclose. Go for it though the bottle retails anywhere from $42-69. Haha enjoy!!!

The atmosphere gets crazy hectic, loud, and cramped at peak hours. The service was excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional. The French onion soup and escargot were both delicious and the meal’s highlights. The only disappointment was the steak frites. I ordered the filet medium rare, but it came out medium, and the fries were lacking seasoning.

The beef tartare appetizer can be upgraded as a main (which comes with extra grilled baguette and a generous portion of frites) - it comes with anchovies and pickles as traditional ingredients. If you get this as a main, this could be shared amongst 3 people as an appetizer Tried the rigatoni rosé - it was pretty light in flavour (lightest I’ve ever had compared to other rosé pastas I’ve had elsewhere) and got tired of it fast. Probably wouldn’t order again

I recently hosted my private birthday event at this restaurant, and it was an amazing experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting—perfect for a special celebration. The staff provided excellent service throughout the evening, making sure everything ran smoothly. My guests and I truly appreciated the attention to detail and the friendly, professional team. Highly recommend this place for private events or any special occasion!

The space felt warm and charming. Staff was attentive and friendly. * Beef tartare (off-menu): bold with layers of flavour. The pickled herring added just the right hit. * Duck liver parfait (off-menu): very creamy, buttery, and smooth. It had me saying, "Yup, we're definitely coming back." * Sweet green pea tartine: fresh but a bit too carb-heavy for me after the tartare and parfait. And the poached egg was slightly overcooked. * Fennel salad: very light. The lemon vinaigrette and the anchovy added a nice kick and umami. * Artichoke barigoule: rich, salty, creamy and tangy in all the right ways. * Strip loin steak: cooked just right to medium rare. The French onion baked potato was yum!! * Dessert was a little simple and not that special, imo. Even with a couple of dishes that didn't totally wow, the overall experience exceeded expectations so we'll definitely be back.

Only a few days left until Summerlicious ends on Friday this week. For my last @liciousto outing, I visited Maison Selby for lunch, a charming French-inspired bistro located in the 136-year-old C.H. Gooderham House. Largely inspired by the bistro & café genre, Maison Selby, by the group @oliverbonacini, celebrates timeless French cooking with a modern accent, & offers an impressive list of hand-crafted cocktails. They also have a nice patio but it was way too hot to sit outdoors. I started out with the generous sweet green peas tartine with crème fraîche on a grilled sourdough & herb salad. And of course at a French restaurant, had to get a French Onion soup Afterwards for our mains, ordered their steak hatche that came with a salad verte & well fried pommes frites. The Atlantic salmon was moist and flakey and their truffle mushroom risotto was appetizing. Finished off with their Dark Chocolate mousse & Torche Meringue Tart for desserts. Overall, a definitely a must revisit for me. My friends visited multiple times for dinner but this was their first time for lunch. It was a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon @maisonselby. Follow me #camerafirst to see where I go eat next.

Yelp really needs a 3.5 star rating. That's what I would rate this restaurant. Part of the Oliver and Bonacini group, the restaurant does a passable imitation of a French bistro. We went for the summerlicious $65 special. I know summerlicious can be hit and miss at restaurants, so YMMV. Strong points: steak and especially desserts were excellent. Apps were unremarkable. The decor is very nice with a traditional feel. Staff are friendly Weak points: the food is so-so. Again, summerlicious, so that may have been a factor. The restaurant is very expensive for what it is - we paid almost $300 for two with the special. Almost one half of that was drinks (we had 4 in total). The wines by the glass were marked up 5x over cost. Staff, while friendly, were not particularly efficient. Overall, I think we'd give it a miss in the future. Price/value ratio not great and mediocre food.

This vibey french resto located in an old toronto home is definitely giving luxury and grace. however, i found the food rather underwhelming and flavourless. my favourite thing of the night might have just been the shoestring fries that came with the french onion burger. they were extremely crispy and well salted!

Had really good experience there. Excellent service and tasty food! Highly recommended the foie gras:)

Came here for summerlicious. Food is good. Friendly staff. Old historic building. Love the interior decor. Minutes from Sherbourne Stn.

Amazing ambiance, love the modern accent in a historical building. Food and service were great too, the mushroom omelette was my favourite. Affordable prices were definitely a plus.

The food was great! The french onion soup was my favorite, and the wait staff were all very nice and friendly.

Maison Selby is a great place to celebrate something special with friends and loved ones. If you plan to dine on a weekend dinner, be sure to plan ahead to make reservations as the restaurant does get busy. There is a room with the bar, and smaller tables, as well as two comfy dining rooms for a more intimate experience. Our server helped us feel welcome, and was also easy to chat with, especially when we had questions. Maison Selby has a good choice of appetizers and main entrees to choose from. We opted to try the tasting menu as they were known for it, and the tasting menu changes every week - something different to try everytime. It was a 6 course dinner, including a small dessert, and I was quite full. We were celebrating a late Valentines, and they were nice enough to give us a small Valentines treat on top. Overall, every dish on the tasting menu was flavourful, and had just the right amount of taste. Thank you for making our night memorable. IG: Ayeween

Attended Sunday brunch and had the winterlicious menu. This is a beautiful house that has great atmosphere. The bar itself was beautiful. Food was great. If anything would want to try it for dinner to get a real feel for it.

This place is the perfect spot to host a gathering, the interior decor is so unique and fun. There are many different rooms that can be rented out with different menu combos. We started with a lovely looking meat platter to share which was delicious. The beef brisket burger was good but pretty standard. However, you can't go wrong with the crème brûlée. It was very busy when we were there so service was a bit lacking but everyone was friendly. The only downside was their time limit, we felt rushed as we were finishing our dessert.

I've been waiting to try this place for a while and finally had the chance! First off, this is located in a old, but charming mansion/house that once was used as an all girls school (fun history fact! Hence the name Maison). I loved the charming place and it wasn't too busy on a weekday night. I ordered a couple of apps - the beef tartare and the escargot. The waiter also persuaded us to get the bread to dip the juices off the escargot, and I was sold. I loved all the dishes and can say that I was getting full just with the apps alone (thanks to the fluffy bread). For mains, we ordered the beef bourguignon and the truffle pasta. The beef was soo tender and the pasta came with visible shavings of truffle. The waiter was so friendly and funny, and really topped off the experience. All I can say is it's a lovely place to have an incredible evening and enjoy good food.

I love this place. The ambiance, being in an old historic house that's perfectly lit, and is designed so very neatly, having some delicious cocktails and their very tasty dishes, is a perfect amalgamation of all things you want. Top that with their attentive service :). Overall, I'm a big fan and tend to frequent this restaurant on my visits to Toronto. Side note - lunch menu is way more delicious than the brunch menu. Just a thought.

Well, if you are vegan this place isn't for you. But if you love cocktails and up for unique cocktails for brunch , you would love it. I had the best ever Gin based cocktail "Bon Voyage " for a Sunday brunch. The gin is custom made by Dillon's for Maison Selby. And it was one of the reason I wanted to try the place. I had peach waffle, it was exceptionally good but went easy on toppings, it felt a little dry or plain towards the end as the toppings weren't enough. Fries were amazing too. Salmon Benedict was okay but the quantity in general for the food was quite less. I mean if you are paying 70 bucks ( tip excluded) for 2 mains and a side , it should fill you up. Service was fine but the drink was the USP of the visit.

Had a great brunch! It is such a charming location in a historic building. Sat at the bar and the service by the bartender was amazing! He was busy making cocktails for the whole restaurant but was still able to provide personal service! The cocktails looked amazing and the latte was delicious. Will definitely visit again when I'm in Toronto.

The concept of a French bistro in the heart of Toronto housed in a 136 year old mansion is at once romantic and intriguing. The dining rooms are housed in the original rooms of the mansion and the innards are left largely unaltered. Old wallpaper, wood floors and vaulted ceilings add to the charm of the dining spaces. If one has to divide one's review into bite size parts, the locale and the ambience will definitely get a 5* rating. Coming to the food, which is what one goes to a place like this for, I would give it a 3.5 star. I got the lamb saddle with the potato Pave, or Duo D'Agneau in French. It was well presented but the portion size was smaller than what you would expect, even for an expensive eatery. The potato pave was good and the lamb was juicy and well done. The brioche buns that came for the table was absolutely great. The ratatouille was pretty ordinary and was a let down. The tagliatelle was very good. So overall a mixed bag. The service was ordinary in the beginning with the server being curt and not having the politeness and finesse required for an establishment like this. But later on she became more attentive and helpful. The sugar cookies that came with a lit candle was on the house to honour the birthday and was well presented too. The alcohol was good but not exceptional. The Pinot Noir that I had was ok and the sangria was great.

Been here before but years ago. Also ordered via Amex pick up offer during covid and cooked at home. Today, the absolute Worst Service and patronizing waitress who messed up on every order. She messed up on the coffee order. She told one of our friends who didn't want turkey sausage but extra bacon instead that there are no substitutions. It's 2025 Selby, treat people over 80 with respect and just give them what they ask for. The French Onion Soup was good bit so hot, a layer of skin is now peeling off the roof of my mouth. My fries arrived BEFORE the soup, wanted them after. My partners BLT didn't appear even after two requests, we just gave up and didn't order our birthday dessert and asked for the bill. I don't give a crap if there was a party in one of the rooms. Serve your guests or tell them before they sit down, not to stay because you can't serve them. NEVER Going here EVER again. Who cares about the food quality when the service was so bad. Sorry manager, your apology was too late, you should have been over at our table the minute the coffee order screwed up.

Maison Selby is an IG girl's dream. Not that I am one myself. After a few good experiences with restaurants under the Oliver & Bonacini restaurant group, I decided to pick Maison Selby for my birthday brunch with friends this year. I generally like O&B restaurants for their approachable menu. Generally, everyone can find something they like on the menu at a reasonable price. Maison Selby was no exception. We were seated in a sun room which we almost had to ourselves, this is great news for people looking for a venue for larger groups that want a bit of privacy. The sun room also provided us with excellent lighting for our brunch photos. I had the beef tartare as a meal which came with fries on the side, I also added the egg to make it more brunchy. The beef tartare was very fresh, and delicious on top of the buttery toasted bread they provided. The fries were delicious, they were like potato sticks but still had the potato-y mash center typical of fries. It was paired with a basil mayonnaise that tasted beyond fresh. I had their fresh orange juice and it was perhaps the best orange juice I had in my life. They also refill your coffee if you order coffee. Overall, I would highly recommend Maison Selby for large group gatherings or girls brunch. You'll definitely get some IG worthy pictures!

I think this is an easy for 4/5 restaurant. I think the places that this restaurant excels in is in terms of its ambience. It has a really interesting interior that is cosy and get soft, relaxing Parisian vibe. You are definitely paying for a luxurious dining experience in terms of service and the restaurant interior. They have a lash seating and high quality glassware, and the dining experience makes it feel like a special occasion. The food is actually excellent, some dishes are better than others. In general, I think the downfall of this restaurant is that the price tag as a little bit too hard to justify the quality of the food and the drinks. I think the food quality is a little bit lower than expected for money, and for the ratings I found online. DISHES TO AVOID I had the French onion soup, which was very mediocre , the only thing that made it more flavourful was generous amount of cheese on top. We also had the oysters, which, of course I think they're better quality oysters on the seafood restaurant. I found the pineapple purée to be overpowering in the pickled flavour and you couldn't really taste the oyster quality. If you use the sauce, he wants a pair it with. I think the cocktails were very mediocre as well, there is a large selection if you're interested, but I find that the drinks for a little bit uninteresting. DISHES TO TRY We had to take a tagitallie with black truffle, which was exceptional, had a great amount of weight, and was generous with the amount of truffle in flavour that was on top. Could've been improved by offering fresh ground pepper, or Parmesan for the top. Beef tartare was excellent, and had a high-quality ingredients as a impactful flavour profile while keeping it simple. If you make the appetizer as a main dish and hot fries, the fries have an interesting flavor and are well spiced. Escargot was true to the french cuisine, and had a nice amount of sauce. They were large in size and not overcooked and were tender. They were served with delicious and well portioned baguette pieces that were well buttered and had a subtle flavor of garlic

Food: 4/5 We ordered the boeuf tartare, which came with whole grain mustard, anchovy, a quail egg yolk, pickled onions, and cornichon. The beef was very well-seasoned and the presentation was beautiful - highly recommend! For the mains, we got the boeuf bourguignon and duo d'agneau with potato pavé. Right away, you could smell the aroma of the beef and red wine jus as the waiter brought it to our table. The pomme purée was so creamy and tasty. The beef instantly brought my partner back to the homecooked meals he had in France. While the roasted lamb saddle was juicy and not overly gamey, the crispy braised shoulder was a little dry. For the price, the portion was quite small even for an upscale restaurant. However, you can appreciate the amount of time and care put into the preparation of each ingredient on the plates. The only downside is the food came semi-warm, with parts of the plates cooler/hotter than the rest, suggesting it had been sitting in a warming station unevenly. Drinks: 5/5 Maison Selby has an extensive list of intricate hand-crafted cocktails you wouldn't easily find elsewhere. Each drink was delicious and boozy! We started off with the Selby Mule and Winter Sangria, and finished our meal off with two dessert cocktails: a warm Mochaccino Martini and a nutty Café Dacquoise. Atmosphere: 4.5/5 The restaurant is housed in a historic mansion with several dining rooms. The wallpaper, chandeliers, and paintings added to the 18th century interior. The restaurant also has a cozy, intimate lounge downstairs (the Sous-Sol) that is accessed by pushing open a wall. We initially reserved the dining area to appreciate the European decor and assumed it would be quieter / easier for conversation than the speakeasy, but the music was actually louder than in the lounge. Service: 5/5 We were promptly seated at our reservation time upon entry, and the server was both attentive and answered all our questions. Overall, great experience and would return to try more cocktails in the Sous-Sol!

Food: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 So much to love about this place! I went there with my friends for birthday dinner, and it was amazing. It was cozy yet giving lounge vibe as well as the service. The food was great and I would say they had the best Foie Gras. All the dishes were legit French and amazing. The service was super nice which made me happy that we could have such a great time for my friend's birthday. I would definitely try one more time.

Summerlicious lunch review. Maison Selby might be my top pick out of the restaurants I've tried lately, all 3 courses were really consistent in quality, had beautiful plating and interior, also good service. It was all good, so I'll hit the highlights - Appetizers were really nice, the berry dressing in the salad was really refreshing. My favourite of the mains was the Cornish hen, that was cooked just right and with a pretty interesting caramelized honey and spiced yogurt sauce. The desserts weren't lacking either, the crispy phyllo wrapped Camembert cheese was a perfect mix of sweet and salty, and with some roasted peach slices... I'm definitely going back here next time!

Glad I decided to try this place out. Went with friends for dinner to catch up. Interior design is quite nice and lovely. Ordered: 1) Main - COQ AU VIN $32 - bacon lardons, mushrooms, pommes purée, red wine jus. I quite liked this dish!! Chicken was very tender and soft, mashed potatoes were nice and fluffy. 2) Dessert - CRÈME BRÛLÉE $11 - very good, caramelized sugar was light and easy to break and custard was on point. 3) Drink - SELBY MULE $17 - Los Siete Misterios mezcal, Sauza Silver tequila, raspberry pepper, lime, ginger beer, mint. Not bad but didn't wow for me. I might go for another drink if I were to revisit. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place and hope to revisit for their brunch in daytime. Solid spot with good portions for price and pretty interior. Good for dates, family, friends and colleagues.

Food: 8.0 Service: 8.2 Ambience : 8.5 임팩트 있는 음식은 전혀없고 단품요리들. 매장이 매우 예쁘다 분위기를 제외하곤 매우 평볌한 레스토랑

Had dinner here a month ago, it was confusing when entering the restaurant but found my way. Such a cute restaurant, each room has a different design and decors. I was in the green room on the north side. Great spot for dates or girls night out :) We had the truffle mushroom pasta (a must!), The beef tartare was amazing but the bread that came with it was a bit too hard/over toasted. I got the burger, it was juicy and delicious. The fried reminded me of McDonald's fries which I like anyways. Would love to come back for brunch here another time :)

Cute venue for a date night! I went there for a girls night our and the seating only fitted two girls on the bench/ sofa. I enjoyed my food very much. For appetizer, we shared the beef tartare and truffle pasta, and for main I got chicken. My friends ordered burger as main, and it came out a lot smaller than the photos previously uploaded by other members in their review. I would highly recommend the truffle pasta and chicken main course! They were big in portion and rich in flavour!

We really treated ourselves to Maison Selby!!! Ordered 2 drinks, 2 apps and 2 mains... I think after tax and grat it came be almost $100 pp I think if it were that pricing and it came with either a dessert or additional cocktail, the value would be better. Our fav was the beef tartare. I was craving steak so we ordered that as well. The chicken portion was generous! Overall we were pleased with the meal and the service- it was a little hard to flag down someone at times but they were super attentive once we got ahold of them. Loved the accompaniments and the fries.... Would go back and try a few more apps and dessert - we were just really full from our dinner. Portions were great!!

3.8/5 Been going here for many yrs and lovely Maison Selby will always guarantee decent time. Unfortunately menu rarely ever get updated but I guess your favorite dish will be there all the time. Here are my personal go to dishes: beef tartare, duck liver parfait, escargot, beef bourguignon, tomate farcie and steak frites. Service here can get great to ok ish but never terrible. However, it can get pretty slow depending on days. Maison Selby's lovely ambiance alone made me revisit this place multiple times. However, their EXTREMELY small tables that can barely fit dishes loses few points for me. Also, due to history of this place, this place is not wheelchair accessible and washroom is two floors below the main floor. They host numbers of events throughout yr like drag brunch or Halloween parties so keep your eyes out for events on their social media pages. Overall, this is a nice staple in this neighborhood. I hope they will continue staying with us by not afraid of continue improving.

The interior of Maison Selby caught my eye on blogTO a few years ago, and I wish I had booked a meal here earlier! The restaurant is situated inside a mansion from the 1800s, which inherently makes the entire place incredibly charming. We were seated by the window, which granted me a full-length view of our side of the bistro. The décor is bold but regal, with rich hues of green, gold, and blue. I also loved the shift in ambience as the sun set throughout our meal, gradually bringing focus to the candlelight scattered across the dining area. My boyfriend ordered: 1) Escargots de Bourgogne 2) Coq au Vin 3) Vanilla Crème Brûlée I ordered: 1) Duck Liver Parfait 2) Bouillabaisse 3) Lemon Tart For me, the highlight was the bouillabaisse. I would've loved about 50% more soup - I was tempted to lick the bowl to get every last bit. Overall, the food was pretty darn fantastic. Service was likewise above par - our waiter was concurrently working the bar, but managed to be very attentive throughout our meal. Getting here by transit is likely the most convenient, as it's just a few minutes from Sherbourne station. Looking forward to my next visit!

Maison Selby is getting demoted to a 4-star. First, they increased their prices by quite a bit due to inflation, which is fine. But I feel like the food has been declining. The last two times I got the burger, it was over cooked and not medium-rare, which might have been my fault for not asking it to be so but I thought that was the default doneness per my past experience?

They passed the vibe check but not much the taste check... Okay so upon entrance you are greeted and the host is super nice the place is gorgeous. Like if you are going to take pics this is the spot, it's aesthetically pleasing af. Drinks are good too. I got the escargot and it was good not like wow but it was good. Also got the French onion soup in my opinion I've had better but I liked that it was cheesy on the top. I also had the fries they were good they come with an aioli and it pairs well also the aioli taste good on the escargot. For the main course I got the beef bourginion and it was pretty good the meat was fatty so if you don't like that I wouldn't recommend but the mashed potatoes were super good wish my plate came with more. All in all I'd only come back for the vibe and drinks but not for the food.

A lively French bistro in a re-purposed 135 year old mansion, consisting of several small sitting rooms. Amazing craft cocktails, aperitifs, good wine and beer list, and ample choices of traditional French bistro fare. Great service, interesting surroundings, and lovely food makes this a lovely experience.

Place was incredible!! So much character in the building and the ambiance was unreal!! Great for 2-4 people service was amazing and the brunch was delicious. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a tame atmosphere and great food

Came here for winterlicious 2024 and for $65 it was worth the price! My friend that didn't join the winterlicious menu had the steak frites as well but the sauce was a little different. Otherwise it was well worth to try! However the only thing was we were seated right behind the area where the servers get cutlery and put away the plates. They kept dropping items and also dropped one of the dishes right behind us as well. I understand they were quite busy but it was a little disruptive during the dinner experience.

Great French food with super friendly staff. Beautiful place with trendy clientele. Bar area is amazing

The ambiance and interior decor of Maison Selby was gorgeous, with beautiful wallpaper, tableware and lighting. The service was also top tier and our waitress took the time to answer our questions as well as explain the difference between menu items. We ended up getting the fluffiest, softest loaf of brioche bread served with pickled beets/onions and butter. We also ordered the tagliatelle pasta (made with truffle and mushrooms) and it was to die for! The lamb was also delicious, however not the favourite of the night.

Food: 3/5 Service: -1000/5 atmosphere: 3/5 Food: Oysters- The appropriate way to give oysters, is to tell the guests what region the oysters are from. Which of course, No one did...They literally could have been picked out of a dumpster for all I know ... They were not fresh at all. The only notable part of this "dish" was the horseradish 0/5 Biff's Charcuterie: There was no cheese ... this was not charcuterie, it was random pieces of cured meat with whole grain mustard which was rather watery and about 4 tiny pickles 2/5. Tagliatelle- This was a delicious entrée. It was very creamy and the truffle flavor was prominent. 5/5 Beef Bourguignon- I only had a bite, but it was very rich and flavorful. 5/5 Creme Brûlée- It was descent, nothing to brag about. 3/5 Bon Voyage- Fresh cocktail, I've had significantly better but was descent. I have not had Dillon's Gin before, so that was "exciting" 4/5 Manhattan- It was a manhattan, nothing special 4/5 Bertrand Syrah- A $20 bottle of wine sold for $60. The cocktail list is not sensational and they have a very limited wine list- as expected of an O&R establishment. Service: I did not anticipate that I would be writing this review for Maison Selby. Unfortunately the entire experience was by far, the worst I have had in at least 5-6 years. I had made reservations on opentable for a Saturday night at 8:45pm, where I had very clearly indicated that this was a special occasion. I had written in the notes section that this was a birthday celebration and whatever dessert was ordered, for a candle to be placed on the dessert. I had also called ahead of time to confirm this. We walk in at 8:45 but do not get seated until 8:55. We were greeted right away and our drink order was taken. I was slightly annoyed at the location where we were seated, which was the dining area immediately to the right of the entrance. This particular dining area was quite loud with bigger groups and very casual. Our drinks did not arrive until 9:30- literally 35 minutes after they were ordered. Once the waitress placed my drink (Bon Voyage) on the table, she noted that this would be the only bon voyage I could have, as they no longer have the ingredients to make the drink again for the night. Fantastic ... We ordered our food at 9:30 but our meals did not arrive until 10:20!!! There was ZERO acknowledgment of the delayed service. The waitress was kind, but incredibly inattentive. We had gotten oysters, which after we were finished we them, she SPILLED all over my seat. Thankfully I was in the restroom at this point and the damage was only to their seat cushions and not me. It turns out, she had not even realized that she had spilled the oyster juice (yuck) until she was told by someone else. They relocated us. Fine ... I should add, this dining area only had 6 tables at the time, until a significantly larger group was seated (12 people), and as you can imagine, we were even further neglected. Excellent... We ordered the dessert and who knows when that came out, and if you've made it this far to this review, congratulations- you must have guessed (correctly), that there was no candle on the dessert. This was truly the straw that broke the camel's back. Creme de la creme of the evening ... I'm shocked that this is an O&B restaurant, as they advertise themselves (on their company website, IG, literally everywhere online) as "one of Canada's leading hospitality companies". And in general, their restaurants are well managed and the food is descent if not fantastic depending on the restaurant. However, this experience has completely changed my point of view on them. Unfortunately, they completely ruined what was supposed to be a very special evening and I will never return, nor will I recommend this to anyone... unless they are looking to ruin someone's evening. In fact, this would likely be the best breakup restaurant, as the horrendous service would completely overshadow the breakup itself. Atmosphere: Im sure there are other sections of this establishment that are "nicer", but we were seated in what i can only describe as the rowdy area. Again, had they read the reservation, they would have known that this was a birthday dinner for 2, and we did not need to be seated where all other guests were in large groups.

Had such a nice brunch at this hidden gem! I dined with my friend on Saturday. The interior was so pretty and nice, made me feel like being in a little classic restaurant in Paris. We ordered Salade Niçoise and Beef tartare with fries for main, Peach waffles for dessert. The salad came with 4 thick slices of nicely seared fresh tuna, leafy veggies, potatoes, anchovies and some other ingredients. It was delicious. Beef tartare was very fresh and nicely seasoned. Both dishes were over 30 dollars which is a bit pricey for brunch but worth the money. I loved the plates that the dishes were on. They had an antique French vibe which made the dishes look appetizing.

Came here for a family dinner. As suggested by the name, Maison Selby is a house that has been converted into a restaurant. Each room is uniquely decorated and they have a nice outdoor patio. Get ready to spend, the food and drinks are pricy but consistent with what you would expect from a more "posh" restaurant in downtown Toronto. The portions aren't the largest but every dish was flavourful and used high-quality ingredients. I would highly recommend getting the mussels and fries as your entree, the portion is great and the dish is very tasty! I will have to take some points away because of the service. The front hostess and our waiter were amazing. They were kind, attentive, and accommodating. However, we found some members of staff to be a bit unprofessional and one in particular was quite cold. This is the type of restaurant that I wouldn't mind going to every once in a while.

Maison Selby is a beautiful French restaurant with a lovely ambiance, warm service, and delicious food. I would recommend taking your favorite gal for a treat!

The food here was really great, however, what made our experience was the amazing staff and the solid service we received that evening. Would definitely recommend for a nice date night or a special occasion.

Nice interior and food. The staff are nice and helpful too! Got the French Onion Soup and Duck Confit for lunch. Would say the soup is a must-try! The confit is nicely cooked as well. Definitely recommend this restaurant!

The food was ok. Not too bad, but not too great. They made very good beef tartar and duck liver. Other appetizers were ok. In terms of the main, I love their steak and duck breast. Chicken was dry, so not recommend. They also made bad coffee. Service was ok. Good atmosphere tho. About 80 to 100 per person

Service IS UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING. The staffs are so super kind! The glasses seemed to be sitting out for a little while and appeared to be a bit dusty, we asked the waiters if we could switch it out and so they did. We honestly felt very apologetic asking them to switch it, but they were just the sweetest! They also had staffs from France and the United Kingdom! Loved their accents haha. The reason why I'm giving it a 4 stars is the food. The waiters are the reasons why it has a high rating. To be honest, I found the food to just be okay, not over the top. At first, I was very very excited for the French onion soup, as i've seen so many pictures of it. There were a total of 7 of us, 6 of us were super excited for it, however we were kind of disappointed. There were A LOT of cheese, and even though I've seen it in the picture, it was actually still unbelievable. As a result, it just got really oily, salty, and less of an onion taste. The beef tartare was not bad, but not overall the top. You can definitely get better ones elsewhere. I found it a bit sour. I shared this with another friend of mine, and honestly, wasn't really craving more of it. The burger is actually pretty good, it's really juicy. I took a bite out of my friends' OKAY LET ME TELL YOU, GET THE FRIES. THE FRIES ARE INCREDIBLE!!! LIKE THE FRIES ARE LITERALLY SO WELL SEASONED AND SO GOOD?!? There a sauce that comes along with it, but I didn't really dip it in the sauce that much, but one of my friend did. BUT THE FRIES ARE SO YUMMY OKAY.

One of my absolute favorite foods is French Onion Soup, so when I found out that Maison Selby had something called a French Onion Beef Chuck Burger ("Gruyère, Dijonnaise, frites") on its menu, I knew I just had to sample it sooner rather than later. We showed up at around 11:30 on a recent Saturday, and even though we didn't have a reservation, we were immediately shown to a table. Said table was right next to a hanger full of coats, which essentially forced me to spend the entire meal sitting at a weird angle so I wouldn't be touching the coats. It was annoying, to say the least. Anyway, after ordering our food, we waited maybe 20 minutes and our burgers arrived to the table. It's certainly an impressive-looking concoction, with the melty cheese and perfectly-formed patty. Thankfully, it tastes just about as good as it looks. The proliferation of melted cheese and sauteed onions definitely gives the burger that French Onion Soup vibe, while the patty itself seems a cut above most others. (I say seems like because it's pretty much impossible to taste the meat, which isn't necessarily a problem if that's what you're in the mood for.) The fries, though heavily salted, were also quite tasty and that Dijoinnaise was a perfect complement.

Maison Selby is the newest restaurant of O&B group. The venue is beautifully decorated with different color themes in each room. Perfect spot for Instagram photos. It offers causal French dining and bar compare to its sister Auberge Du Pommier. We were greeted by very friendly manager. We were seated at a very very small table and cannot fit the plate, cutleries, glass. I didn't sit very comfortably. Our server was not very experiences and acted very nervous when she tried to explain the menu. The music was too loud and the choices didn't really fit the style of the whole place. We ordered the beef tartare, escargots, coq au Vin, Tagliatelle. Beef Tartare and Escargots were delicious but the toasts came with the dish were overly salted. Tagliatelle sauce was too thick and sticked together after awhile. Coq au Vin would be the dish I enjoyed the most. Since it was my friend's birthday, we ordered a sticky toffee. It tasted just okay. I mentioned many times that was for my friend's birthday. I wish they would at least decorated the plate with "Happy Birthday" but they only put a candle. Overall the experience was little disappointed and not up to price they charged.

Came on a Sunday evening for dinner. Really nice restaurant close to Sherbourne station. They have a nice "parlour" style decor. Very French and chic. They have a nice French menu, complete with ratatouille, some proteins, pasta and more! Tried the ratatouille and also some of my friends tagliatelle (with truffles). Ingredients and concept seem nice, execution might need a bit of work. The dishes were prepared quite promptly. Service was fast with water being refilled regularly. How we towards the end when they were getting busier, I was not so impressed with the service. The waitress was not as attentive... The ambience is great, but I'm not sure if I would return for the food. For the price I was paying, I expected better quality. A nice addition of O&B restaurants, but could use a bit of work on the execution and service side.

Heard really good things about this place and wanted to give it a try. Went there for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. The place was packed. We were promptly acknowledged as we entered and given a table. Got the Omelette Maison and a side of fries. Fries were well seasoned with lemon and rosemary but was a little cold when served. The Omelette was pretty ordinary - not as creamy as I have expected it to be. Overall, food was average. But boy, if you want to feel transported back in time, this is the place to be as the building is 136 years old with most of the interior - untouched by time.

Service was polite. The place has a good brunch vibe for me and my friend. My only complaint is that when I asked for omelette du jour there was no description it came with fries. My friend asked ordered a side of fries with her eggs and the waiter didn't say anything. Food was good. Not something I have to have but I will return since it's a good place, good decor, friendly service. -1 star for not being thorough with specials.