BAR-Q

4.5

55 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Sports Bar

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Roncesvalles' very own fresh ground, griddle-smashed, burger n' beer bar. Craft beer, wine on tap, plenty of burgers and smoked BBQ wings, and sports on TV!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Sports Bar, American
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 532-7700 ext. 3
Website
http://www.barque.ca/bar
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
David Neinstein
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Barque Butcher Bar” can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (888) 651-4761

Location
287 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON M6R 2M3
Area
Roncesvalles
Cross Street
Geoffrey Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We're right on the 504 King streetcar, located halfway between the Fermanagh/High Park stop and the Grenadier stop. The streetcar runs from Dundas West station.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options

Smoked Chicken Wings
6 large wings per order. Dry rubs: 299 Competition Rub, Lemon Pepper, Cajun; sauces: Kansas City Style, Buffalo BBQ, Sweet Southern Sriracha
- eachCA$12.00
Pulled Pork Poutine
pulled pork, chicken gravy, cheese curd
- eachCA$12.00
- Without the Pork ForCA$9.00
Cajun Popcorn Shrimp
- ¼ LbCA$8.00
Hawaiian Pulled Pork Tacos
sweet smoked pineapple, hickory sticks, Sweet Southern Sriracha sauce
- 2 PcsCA$9.00
Blackened Sweet Potato Tacos
blackened sweet potato, shredded lettuce, buffalo BBQ sauce, grilled corn, chives
- 2 PcsCA$7.00

Meet Meat Platter for 4

$99; the ultimate BBQ meat experience, includes:

Baby Back Ribs
1/2 rack of each Barque Rack O' Bama and Lemon Pepper
Smoked Beef Brisket 1/2 Lb
Pulled Pork 1/2 Lb
Competition BBQ Chicken Legs (2)
Smoked Beef Back Rib (2)

Meet Meat Platter for 2

$52; the ultimate BBQ meat experience, only smaller:

Baby Back Ribs
1/4 rack of each Barque Rack O' Bama and Lemon Pepper
smoked Beef brisket 1/4 Lb
Pulled Pork 1/4 Lb
Competition BBQ Chicken Leg (1)
Smoked Beef Back Rib (1)

The Meats

build your own BBQ combination

Competition BBQ Chicken
- 2 PcsCA$9.00
Pulled Pork
- ¼ LbCA$7.00
Baby Back Ribs
'bama / sweet southern sriracha / lemon pepper
- ½ RackCA$18.00
12-Hour Beef Brisket
- ¼ LbCA$9.00
Smoked Beef Back Rib
- 2 PcsCA$20.00

The Sides

House Cut FriesCA$7.00
Double fried, tossed with our 14-ingredient Fry Rub
Smoked Garlic Mashed PotatoCA$9.00
chicken gravy, crispy smoked pancetta
Crispy Brussels SproutsCA$8.00
Smoked carrot BBQ sauce, toasted sesame
Barque Fries DeluxeCA$10.00
tomato, sour cream, cheese sauce, scallion, pickled jalapeño
Chopped Kale Salad
Heirloom carrot ribbons, radish, lemon honey basil vinaigrette
- SmallCA$7.00
- LargeCA$12.00
Smokehouse Caesar Salad
candied bacon
- SmallCA$7.00
- LargeCA$12.00

Dessert

Salted Caramel Chocolate DonutsCA$8.00
bourbon caramel sauce

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

55 Reviews

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DavidK
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and such thoughtful, attentive and considerate service. Always a treat.
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CarolS
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Actually made the reservation at what I thought was Barque Smokehouse and was upset when we first were told it was Barque Butcher Bar but in the end were very happy and will go to the Smokehouse another time. And would return to the Butcher Bar.
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AlexA
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Wings were excellent but a bit pricey. Had a reservation, came in and waited by the entrance area but nobody acknowledged me. Didn't see a "seat yourself or wait" sign. After an awkward minute I spotted my friend at a table and joined him. He was sampling beer with the waiter/bartender and my friend ordered a beer. The server walked away without greeting me or asking if I would like a drink. My friend got his beer and I was ignored. Finally after several minutes I turned around and waved at the server behind the bar and he came over and I asked him for a cocktail (I have a feeling he's new because I'm not sure he knew what a long Island iced tea was. ) Anyway once I was settled with my drink all was good. It was just that my first impressions were underwhelming. The female waitress was attentive though.
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Todd
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 August 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It had been a year since we ate here and we decided to go back and were not disappointed. The food was delicious and excellent value for what you receive. The staff were very accommmodating to my gluten allergy and we have had fun showing off our pictures to our friends telling them they should go too :)
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SuzanneD
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 July 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very casual and low key, server was professional and friendly. The chicken wings and burger were absolutely delicious! Nice craft beer selection and wine by the glass was nice too. Pricing was perfectly appropriate in my view. I usually go to the “Barque” location and booked this by mistake. Was happy I did! Thanks
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LynneR
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the BBQ and sides. Good beer selection from small brewers, service and comfortable ambience. We will be back.
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RealC
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice place to go and eat without loud noise. Very happy to have been there
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Mugzy
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome barbeque and great staff.. one of my personal favourites
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RonM
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff was friendly and chef was able to meet a special request. Thank you!
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DavidH
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Considering the restaurant was 3/4 empty, we thought the level of service left a lot to be desired. It started with a warning to order right away, as a "big group" (7 people!) were about to order, and there was only one person in the kitchen. Then, a forgotten drink order (with no apology), no opportunity to order another drink, then taking forever to get the bill. We've had good experiences at Butcher Bar. This wasn't one of them.
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287 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON M6R 2M3

Additional information

Cross Street
Geoffrey Street
Area
Roncesvalles
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Sports Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We're right on the 504 King streetcar, located halfway between the Fermanagh/High Park stop and the Grenadier stop. The streetcar runs from Dundas West station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
David Neinstein
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.barque.ca/bar
Phone number
(416) 532-7700 ext. 3
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Barque Butcher Bar” can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (888) 651-4761

BAR-Q

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The Snacks

Smoked Chicken Wings

Pulled Pork Poutine

Cajun Popcorn Shrimp

Hawaiian Pulled Pork Tacos

Blackened Sweet Potato Tacos

Meet Meat Platter for 4

Baby Back Ribs

Smoked Beef Brisket 1/2 Lb

Pulled Pork 1/2 Lb

Competition BBQ Chicken Legs (2)

Smoked Beef Back Rib (2)

Meet Meat Platter for 2

Baby Back Ribs

smoked Beef brisket 1/4 Lb

Pulled Pork 1/4 Lb

Competition BBQ Chicken Leg (1)

Smoked Beef Back Rib (1)

The Meats

Competition BBQ Chicken

Pulled Pork

Baby Back Ribs

12-Hour Beef Brisket

Smoked Beef Back Rib

The Sides

House Cut FriesCA$7.00

Smoked Garlic Mashed PotatoCA$9.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsCA$8.00

Barque Fries DeluxeCA$10.00

Chopped Kale Salad

Smokehouse Caesar Salad

Dessert

Salted Caramel Chocolate DonutsCA$8.00

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