geo4

Has anyone been to either Carmen's or Barbarians?

Any other recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

Ben W Bell

The Keg on York Street does a pretty good steak. As does Baton Rouge actually. The steak house that was formerly Le Biftheque was actually pretty poor I thought. Hy's I really liked, simple steak but very well done with good cocktails as well.

As for the recommended that I haven't been to. Been meaning to go to Canyon Creek, they're a chop house and steakhouse. Apparently very good.

Harbour 60 supposedly very good.

babsi

A big surprise but I would say Red Lobster - as part of the steak and shrimp combo.

Rainforest Cafe comes second.

dbd33

I've been to Barbarians many times. It's pretty good. I thought Le Bifteck terrible, if I want everything done to death I'll eat in England. I've heard good things about Harbour 60 but haven't been. Ruth's Chris is also pretty good, especially for a chain. I'd put the Tulip ahead of the Keg.

babsi

What is the steakhouse near the Sheraton Centre? We went there over 5 years ago and wasn't impressed, never been back.

Ben W Bell

Le Biftheque. Seems no one here rated that. Operating under a different name now.

clynnog

According to the Biftheque website they only have 1 location left in Ontario...in downtown Toronto.

The Ottawa location closed a few years ago...I never went and never heard good things about it..steak houses don't really capture my interest....

babsi

The other thing I would try is looking for Argentinian restaurants, we have never got round to going to one but I am near enough sure the quality will be very good if the meat is imported from Argentina. But most of the restaurants are very far out from the centre.

Atlantic Xpat

Best steak I've ever had, anywhere was in Buenos Aires. It was also the biggest! I find it odd that in the whole of TO, folk are recommending 'The Keg'. I've never had a good steak in a Keg. Which is problematic considering thats what they do.

The Bifsteck in Montreal near/on the Cote de Liesse was pretty good last time I was there.

babsi

It is tied for the 2 best steaks I have ever had:
1. In a 'posh' restaurant in Mendoza, Argentina (it was posh but steak, wine, dessert for 3 was only $25)
2. A restuarant near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it's annoying as I can't remember the name.

Both times we were on holiday and we went back towards the end for a 2nd meal.

And in 3 weeks we are going to Argentina for the good steak!

R I C H

The Keg's always disappointed me too.

Novocastrian

Which one?

Novocastrian

Maxim's? Tut, tut. Only tourists order steak there.

club_biscuit

haven't been to Carmen's, been to barberians a few times - okay steak, not "the best ever" but they charge like it is! presentation leaves a lot to be desired as well.

I've had hit and miss experience with the Keg, Canyon Creek is pretty good (the west end one, across from sherway, anyway) and harbour 60 does a pretty decent steak, but again, not sure it's worth the serious cash they ask for it.

so far, haven't had one place jump out as excellent steak in toronto - but Canyon Creek is probably a good bet all things considered.

macadian

Best I have found is the Keg...without paying a fortune. Worst of places I have found is Red Lobster. I can do a better steak!!! Sea food was good but steaks? Forget it!