Sassafraz

4.6

3534 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

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
Tomato & peach saladCA$16.00
local heirloom tomatoes / Niagara peaches / soft garden herbs / toasted bread bits
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

Mojito
Havana Club Añejo Reserva rum / mint / lime / soda
- 2ozCA$16.00
- Pitcher (8oz)CA$60.00
Moonbeam
beefeater gin / lillet blanc / lime / grapefruit / earl grey syrup / soda
- 2ozCA$16.00
Maracuya sour
El Gobernador pisco / passionfruit syrup / lime / egg white / Angostura
Mezcal Phoenix
Ginger infused mezcal / green chartreuse / pineapple / lime
Basil blush
Malfy gin rosa / Fever-Tree cucumber tonic / basil / crushed pink peppercorn
Smoke & stone
Maker's Mark bourbon / Leyenda mezcal / peach puree / lemon / caramel syrup
Spicy paloma
jalapeno infused Tromba blanco / grapefruit / lime / soda / tajin
Badass Mojito
Wray & Nephew / mint / lime / raspberry / apple / soda
- 1.5ozCA$18.00
Espresso martini
1800 coconut tequila / Kahlua / espresso

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

Seedlip SourCA$12.00
Seedlip garden 108 / simple syrup / lime / egg white / cinnamon
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 3,534 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 offers a charming ambiance in Yorkville, with "consistently amazing" food and service. Diners praise its beautiful decor, attentive staff, and delightful menu featuring Canadian flavors. Special mentions include the duck and sea bass, alongside standout desserts. A perfect choice for brunch or a quiet dinner, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

3,534 Reviews

E
Eric
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food. Filet and duck breast were cook perfectly. Service was excellent, and we were not rushed. Will definitely go back
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Ana
Calgary
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good and the service great. I was no not expecting to be charged for water though, maybe is it a local thing? Also the baguette from the menu it’s just bread and butter, nothing special
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Andrew
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another awesome dinner. Always top level food and service.
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Leslie
Cleveland
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sadly, not my favorite. I thought the space was beautiful. I had read so many great reviews and was excited to go, but everything was just so-so. Nothing was terrible, but nothing was great. Maybe because it was a Sunday night? Disappointing.
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Mitch
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience ordered the duck the portion was not worth the price it was one small piece of duck for 34 dollars
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Brian
Toronto
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic The yogurt with olive oil OMG Thank you
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Steven
Las Vegas
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our go to in the nbhd….simply fantastic food, service and ambiance! Thanks again for another memorable meal and good time.
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J
Judy
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant, excellent service, varied and interesting menu.
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Weston
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic server, even better drinks! Will go again.
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David
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It’s our go-to spot on Yorkville! Great food and overall experience.
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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 3534 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 35 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

Tomato & peach 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