Sassafraz

4.6

3555 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 46 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

A beloved local landmark, Sassafraz has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary Canadian cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service for over two decades. Chef Geoff Webb's ever-evolving seasonal menu showcases our relationships with local farms and purveyors. Set in an array of Victorian rowhouses, Sassafraz has evolved through the decades to become a magical space in the heart of historic Yorkville. The iconic little house and its romantic interior make it one of the most stunning restaurants in Toronto.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:45 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 964-2222
Website
http://www.sassafraz.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Geoff Webb
Private party facilities
Sassafraz is the perfect setting for a corporate event, a wedding reception or a private event of any kind. With over 10,000 square feet on two levels, Sassafraz is available for lunch, dinner or cocktail receptions. Our cuisine and unparalleled service makes Sassafraz the venue of choice for many Fortune 500 companies. (photo courtesy of Manuela Stefan Photography)

Location
100 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6
Area
Yorkville
Cross Street
Bloor and Bay Streets
Parking details
10 Bellair Street, Bay and Cumberland, Avenue and Cumberland.
Public transit
Bay Subway Station
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Chef's Feature SoupCA$11.00
Fennel & apple saladCA$16.00
granny smith / frisée / spiced walnuts / gorgonzola / citrus vinaigrette
Lola rosa saladCA$16.00
endive / plum / sweet & sour onion / orange lemon vinaigrette
Caesar salad CA$16.00
romaine lettuce / caper garlic dressing / cured egg / white anchovies / croutons / Parmigiano

Soup & Salads Add Ons

add choice of:

AvocadoCA$4.00
Giannone Farm Chicken SupremeCA$12.00
Canadian Atlantic SalmonCA$13.00

Small & Shared

Warm French BaguetteCA$3.00
salted butter
Herbed FritesCA$9.00
Dijon aioli
Spiced OlivesCA$13.00
feta
Harissa HummusCA$12.00
sesame flatbread
Tuna & shrimp cevicheCA$23.00
lime cilantro aguachile / pomegranate / sweet potato / corn nuts / taro chips
Zucchini carpaccioCA$14.00
sea buckthorn berries / pine nuts / cucamelon / borage flowers / tarragon
Mini Mac N' CheeseCA$15.00
aged cheddar / mornay / truffle essence / panko crust
Ontario Beef TartareCA$21.00
quail egg / house crisps / horseradish cream / manchego
Cured Meat BoardCA$28.00
San Daniele prosciutto / chorizo / Bündnerfleisch
Canadian Cheese BoardCA$29.00
Queen bee gouda / 10yr cheddar / La Sauvagine
Market selection of oysters CA$29.00
fresh horseradish / cocktail sauce / shallot gin mignonette / per half dozen
Tomato bruschettaCA$12.00
spelt sesame sourdough / basil
Spaghettini aglio e olio CA$17.00
Sicilian anchovies / Calabrian chilies / parsley / lemon

Vegetarian Options

Grilled baby eggplantCA$26.00
spicy tomato preserve / stracciatella / fried onions / crostini
Spaghetti squashCA$26.00
Greek feta / cherry tomatoes / pumpkin seed / orzo / honey

Main Attractions

Canadian Atlantic SalmonCA$32.00
herbed quinoa / Treviso / mango salsa
Village BurgerCA$23.00
smoked cheddar / bourbon onion jam (choice of frites or salad)
Pistachio Crusted Itsumo Tuna SaladCA$32.00
baby kale / pomegranate seeds / avocado / ginger honey vinaigrette
Giannone farm chicken supreme CA$29.00
cranberry pecan wild rice / braised leeks / courgettes / roasted garlic sauce
Turkey breast sandwichCA$22.00
ciabatta / watercress / red pepper jam / jalapeno havarti / crunchy mustard aioli (choice of frites or salad)
Branzino CA$36.00
blistered concord grapes / rapini / parsley / lemon
Fish tacosCA$21.00
jicama cabbage slaw / salsa roja / pico de gallo / lime creme
Bucatini all'amatricianaCA$23.00
heritage breed guanciale / pecorino Romano / tomato preserve / basil / black pepper

Steak

Wellington County AAA Canadian beef, accompanied with sauteed rapini and chimichurri

TenderloinCA$51.00
7oz
New York striploinCA$47.00
10oz
RibeyeCA$69.00
16oz

Vegetables & Sides

Parmigiano truffle friesCA$12.00
fried Ontario Brussels sproutsCA$11.00
caramelized onion / toasted pumpkin seeds / triple crunch Kozlix mustard
roasted fingerling potatoesCA$12.00
sour cream / chives / heritage breed thick cut bacon
Cookstown's Greens golden beets CA$12.00
gorgonzola cheese / roasted hazelnuts / baco noir vinegar
Blue Goose FarmsCA$11.00
sauteed rapini / Calabrian chili / lemon
roast cremini mushroomsCA$12.00
veal glaze / thyme

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate CakeCA$13.00
vanilla ice cream / cherry compote
NY Style CheesecakeCA$13.00
strawberry rhubarb compote
House Selection of Ice Creams and SorbetsCA$11.00
Passionfruit panna cottaCA$13.00
mango coulis / coconut
Lemon tartCA$13.00
raspberry gel / meringue / rosemary

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling

Tawse Spark!, Beamsville Bench, OntarioCA$17.00
6oz
Prosecco, Serenissima, Veneto, ItalyCA$19.00
6oz
47 Anno Domini Bio Spumante Rosato, Veneto, ItalyCA$19.00
6oz
Tarlant, Brut Reserve, Champagne, FranceCA$29.00
6oz

Rosé

Tawse Rosé, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Domaine La Grande Bauquiere 'La Belle Montagne', France
- 6ozCA$19.00
- 9ozCA$26.00
- BottleCA$67.00
Frico Rosato, Tuscany, Italy

White

Riesling, Tawse, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada
Pinot Grigio, Geografico, delle Venezie DOC, Veneto, Italy
Chardonnay, Rodney Strong, California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneburn, Marlborough, New Zealand
Chardonnay, Domaine Bachelier Chablis, Burgundy, France

Red

Cabernet Franc, Cave Springs, VQA Niagara, Canada
Primitivo, Vigneti del Salento, 'I Muri', IGT Puglia, Italy
Sangiovese, Tenute Piccini, Chianti DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Tempranillo, Domino de Punctum 'Lobetia', La Mancha, Spain
Grenache Blend, Domaine du Séminaire, Rhône, France
Pinot Noir, Hidden Bench 'Bistro' VQA, Beamsville Bench Ontario
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grayson Cellars, California
Delibori Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto
Nebbiolo, Tenuta di Martucino, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Draught Beer

17oz - $14

Peroni Italian Lager
Mill St. Organic Lager
Belgian Moon
Henderson's Best Amber Ale
Beau's Lug Tread
Steam Whistle Pilsner

Non Alcoholic Beer

325ml - $10

Heineken / 0.0
Becks / 0.0
Peroni / 0.0

Cocktails

French Sparkle (2.5oz)CA$18.00
Lillet blanc / liqueur de violette / simple syrup / prosecco
Crimson Harvest (2oz) CA$19.00
Malfy Limon & Rose Gins / rhubarb & red wine shrub / lemon juice cucumber bitters
Sake Sour (2.5oz)CA$18.00
orange infused sake / lemon juice / simple syrup / egg white / orange bitters
Mezcal Negroni (3oz)CA$21.00
Mezcal verde / Cocchi vermouth / strawberry infused Campari
Maple Noir (2oz)CA$19.00
Gooderham & Worts whisky / coffee infused Fernet Branca / maple syrup / Angostura bitters
Rhubarb Royale (2.5oz)CA$21.00
Antler Cedar Gin / St Germain / spiced red wine syrup / lemon / rhubarb bitters
Badass Mojito (1.5oz)CA$20.00
Wray & Nephew Rum / mint / lime / raspberry / apple / soda
Passionfire (2.5oz)CA$21.00
Altos Plata Tequila / Cynar / citrus honey syrup / passionfruit / chili bitters
Autumn Sunset (2oz)CA$21.00
brown butter washed Woodford bourbon / raw sugar / orange oil / fig and vanilla bitters
Espresso Martini (3oz)CA$19.00
1800 Coconut Tequila / Kahlua / espresso
Cherry Embers (2oz)CA$20.00
smoked applewood bourbon / Taylor 10 / bourbon cherry syrup / cardamom bitters
Aperol Spritz (5oz)CA$18.00
Aperol / prosecco / soda / orange bitters

Wine Based

Sangria / Red
merlot / pomegranate liqueur / orange
- 6ozCA$16.00
- Pitcher (28.5oz)CA$60.00
Sangria / White
sauvignon blanc / apricot brandy / lemon
- 6ozCA$16.00
- Pitcher (28.5oz)CA$60.00
Sangria / Rosé
rosé / coconut rum / grapefruit
- 6ozCA$16.00
- Pitcher (28.5oz)CA$60.00
Aperol Spritzer
aperol / prosecco / soda / orange bitters

Mocktails

Rhubarb FizzCA$12.00
Seedlip garden 108 / rhubarb shrub / lemon / soda
The Grove MargaritaCA$12.00
Seedlip grove 42 / lime / agave / sea salt rim
Spicy LadyCA$12.00
Seedlip spice 94 / grapefruit / lime / soda
Sir James 101 SpritzCA$12.00
Tastes EXACTLY like an Aperol Spritz and no alcohol
Sparkling RieslingCA$12.00
aromas and flavors of lime and green apple
Sparkling RoseCA$12.00
fresh and fruity with rosehip tea and raspberry coulis

What 3,555 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Toronto
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sassafraz in Yorkville is a culinary delight that blends stunning ambiance with "exceptional" service. Guests rave about its "top notch" food and attentive staff, with standout dishes like the branzino and steak tartare. The picturesque dining room, featuring a living wall and waterfall, enhances the "beautiful" atmosphere. Ideal for brunch or a leisurely dinner, Sassafraz consistently impresses with its "delicious" offerings and "welcoming" vibe.

3,555 Reviews

D
Dancersmom
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely way to spend Christmas Eve lunch. Good cocktails & great service.
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Boris
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic. The duck is absolutely fantastic.
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Patrick
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Beautiful decor. Very satisfied.
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Mark
Toronto
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely lunch with a friend. Great service, food and ambiance as always.
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Moira
Toronto
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another memorable dinner at my favourite restaurant. The Chicken Supreme was delicious, but overcooked and tough. The steward quick brought a serrated knife in response to my request. Otherwise, the evening was excellent. Staff are very efficient and welcoming.
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Perry
VIP
Toronto
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We are repeat diners at your restaurant, and as usual the food was excellent. However, I have some issues with the reservation that I made, and am providing in a private note to Sassafraz that will hopefully provide valuable input to the restaurant on how to handle reservations.
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M
Meaghan
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time here. Food was delicious and the service was wonderful.
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Sue
VIP
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lately Sassafraz is my restaurant of choice for lunch or dinner due to their great menu and fabulous service! I reserved a table in the dining room but we were seated in the café. The staff were very responsive to our request to move to the dining room and Jeff the GM did everything possible to make amends. We were once again very happy with our meal at Sassafraz and we will be back!!
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Doug
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recommend Sassafraz which offers a nice blend of both fine dining and causal elegance experience. The food was great and the service was superb. I like the open concept with good which gives it a nice airy, atmosphere.
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Myra
VIP
Toronto
46 reviews
1.0
46 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
A very very disappointing dinner. Poor service- even had to ask for forks and knives while our meal got cold. The salad was tasteless with no dressing, just fennel and 2 paper-thin apple wedges . Branzino was small and served with wilted broccolini. Have been many times, but won’t be returning.
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FAQs

Sassafraz offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 964-2222.

Sassafraz is rated 4.6 stars by 3555 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

100 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Bloor and Bay Streets
Area
Yorkville
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:45 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
10 Bellair Street, Bay and Cumberland, Avenue and Cumberland.
Public transit
Bay Subway Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Geoff Webb
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.sassafraz.ca/
Phone number
(416) 964-2222
Private party facilities
Sassafraz is the perfect setting for a corporate event, a wedding reception or a private event of any kind. With over 10,000 square feet on two levels, Sassafraz is available for lunch, dinner or cocktail receptions. Our cuisine and unparalleled service makes Sassafraz the venue of choice for many Fortune 500 companies. (photo courtesy of Manuela Stefan Photography)

Sassafraz

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Caesar salad

Fish tacos

Soup & Salads

Chef's Feature SoupCA$11.00

Fennel & apple saladCA$16.00

Lola rosa saladCA$16.00

Caesar salad CA$16.00

Soup & Salads Add Ons

AvocadoCA$4.00

Giannone Farm Chicken SupremeCA$12.00

Canadian Atlantic SalmonCA$13.00

Small & Shared

Warm French BaguetteCA$3.00

Herbed FritesCA$9.00

Spiced OlivesCA$13.00

Harissa HummusCA$12.00

Tuna & shrimp cevicheCA$23.00

Zucchini carpaccioCA$14.00

Mini Mac N' CheeseCA$15.00

Ontario Beef TartareCA$21.00

Cured Meat BoardCA$28.00

Canadian Cheese BoardCA$29.00

Market selection of oysters CA$29.00

Tomato bruschettaCA$12.00

Spaghettini aglio e olio CA$17.00

Vegetarian Options

Grilled baby eggplantCA$26.00

Spaghetti squashCA$26.00

Main Attractions

Canadian Atlantic SalmonCA$32.00

Village BurgerCA$23.00

Pistachio Crusted Itsumo Tuna SaladCA$32.00

Giannone farm chicken supreme CA$29.00

Turkey breast sandwichCA$22.00

Branzino CA$36.00

Fish tacosCA$21.00

Bucatini all'amatricianaCA$23.00

Steak

TenderloinCA$51.00

New York striploinCA$47.00

RibeyeCA$69.00

Vegetables & Sides

Parmigiano truffle friesCA$12.00

fried Ontario Brussels sproutsCA$11.00

roasted fingerling potatoesCA$12.00

Cookstown's Greens golden beets CA$12.00

Blue Goose FarmsCA$11.00

roast cremini mushroomsCA$12.00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate CakeCA$13.00

NY Style CheesecakeCA$13.00

House Selection of Ice Creams and SorbetsCA$11.00

Passionfruit panna cottaCA$13.00

Lemon tartCA$13.00

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling

Tawse Spark!, Beamsville Bench, OntarioCA$17.00

Prosecco, Serenissima, Veneto, ItalyCA$19.00

47 Anno Domini Bio Spumante Rosato, Veneto, ItalyCA$19.00

Tarlant, Brut Reserve, Champagne, FranceCA$29.00

Rosé

Tawse Rosé, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario

Domaine La Grande Bauquiere 'La Belle Montagne', France

Frico Rosato, Tuscany, Italy

White

Riesling, Tawse, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada

Pinot Grigio, Geografico, delle Venezie DOC, Veneto, Italy

Chardonnay, Rodney Strong, California, USA

Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneburn, Marlborough, New Zealand

Chardonnay, Domaine Bachelier Chablis, Burgundy, France

Red

Cabernet Franc, Cave Springs, VQA Niagara, Canada

Primitivo, Vigneti del Salento, 'I Muri', IGT Puglia, Italy

Sangiovese, Tenute Piccini, Chianti DOCG, Tuscany, Italy