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World renowned cocktail bar. - BarChef, Toronto, ON

BarChef

4.7
4.7
352 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Cocktail Bar
Globally celebrated mixologist and best-selling author, Frankie Solarik, opened up BarChef in 2008 with the intention of having the world’s most progressive cocktail program. Utilizing modern culinary techniques and a Chef’s philosophy, BarChef's modernist cocktails are multi-sensorial, highlighting tactile elements, aromatics, viscosity, and edible pairings. These efforts have granted incredible accolades such as being on the Condé Nast Traveller Magazine Gold List for both 2018 and 2020 as one of the top cocktail bars in the world. BarChef has also been highlighted in numerous publications such as: The New York Times, Vogue, Thrillist, Forbes, National Geographic, CBC, GQ, and many more. Enjoy!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 36 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Cocktail Bar, Lounge

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (416) 868-4800

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Lionel Duke

  • Catering

    Treat your guests to the world renowned BarChef multi-sensory cocktail experience at your next event. Providing you with customized cocktails, bespoke ornate bar design and luxury service, we create experiences your guests will never forget.

  • Private party facilities

    BarChef is available for private hire for events of up to 100 guests - serving as the perfect setting for corporate functions, holiday parties, product launches, team-building events, and birthday celebrations.

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What 352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Innovative

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Cocktail Bar

  • Toronto

    Innovative

  • Toronto

    Great for creative cocktails

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  1. KritiG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Bar Chef is an experience. If you are looking for a cocktail place with nice ambience, decent finger foods and the most beautiful cocktails, this is the place to go.
  2. StrychnalT

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fourth time back. Always amazing. Looking forward to coming back here again
  3. AliciaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic time with exciting cocktails and delicious nibbles. Pricey but worth it for the whole experience.
  4. StargirloftheNorth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cocktails have a level of complexity and balance I have yet to see anywhere else. A must try.
  5. AdrianN

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best cocktails and vibe in the city! We always come back whenever we visit!
  6. Foodie

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Amazing cocktail experience! Bear in mind that the larger tables near the front door are not great for conversation. Music near the front is also too loud for conversation.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience last night. Drinks were phenomenal. Unique, interesting, and presented incredibly. Annabelle and Trey were great and had so much knowledge to share.
  8. MichaelA

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing and innovative cocktails with the best charcuterie board I’ve ever had. The interior design is equally impressive. Perfect for a special night out.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Drinks were great. The charcuterie board was yummy and fulfilling.
  10. AshleyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spendy but worth it. The modernist cocktails were an experience unlike any other. Didn't try the food, just drinks
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow, me encantó el lugar!! Desde que entras comienza la experiencia de un lugar muy acogedor para pasar la tarde-noche con bebidas deliciosas y otras que te harán vivir una experiencia diferente. Me encantó, definitivamente regresaré.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Found this spot randomly on a casual afternoon walk on Queen. I was really impressed with the service! We were given a breakdown of the cocktail menu, and great advice on selection based on our tastes. Cocktails were great - stunning experiences from the modernist section and extensive options across varying price ranges. Would definitely go back !
  13. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Note: I hardly ever leave reviews on dining experiences as I know a lot goes into them. That said, I felt it was important that I voice our experience. This was my second time at bar chef; the first time was lovely and quite exciting. This time was a disappointment. My colleagues and I arrived at our reservation time and were quickly seated at a large booth. I’m sad to say that was the last thing that happened quickly. Our server took our orders, 5 cocktails and 2 small plates, and swiftly disappeared for 20 minutes. The small plates arrived after about 25 minutes (an order of fries and some sliders) and were consumed entirely before drinks. About 40 minutes after our orders were taken our server reappeared to say the drinks were coming soon. I was served my cocktail, but didn’t want to drink until my colleagues had theirs. At some point a server came over with some sort of dish and asked whose birthday it was; it was no one’s. He insisted it was someone’s birthday and we again declined. He then walked up and down the bar for truly 30 minutes trying to locate the party with a birthday. This is not a large establishment. This isn’t a big deal but was a good illustration of how out of touch the staff seemed to be. About an hour after we sat down we were served our cocktails. Listen, bar chef is known for large elaborate presentations of their drinks, but I just can’t fathom why it would take an hour to craft these beverages. By this point it was nearly midnight and my colleagues were ready to leave. We quickly consumed the cocktails (my group gave theirs a “meh” review, which I’m not sure was totally unbiased. Mine was quite good.) We left grumpy and unsatisfied with a $300 tab (before tip) and I felt like a fool for bringing my colleagues to this establishment. Sad to say I won’t likely be back, and that really bums me out.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Absolutely beautiful establishment, but my only issue is that I was hoping it would be a little quieter. There was some difficulty trying to hear the servers explanations over the many loud conversations that were being held. Otherwise, the drinks were amazing and the food tasted great. The servers were absolutely wonderful given the circumstances. Definitely would like to go back
  15. Emma

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super interesting cocktails - it’s really more of an experience than just a drink! Staff are super friendly and explain everything to you clearly and the ambiance is like a very cool speakeasy.
  16. GayleM

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience at bar chef. Given it was our first time, Christie did a wonderful job taking us through the menu and made some great recommendations! We tried the Toasted Old Fashioned and Rose Gold Margarita. Both the cocktails were amazing! The Rose Gold Margarita was a complete sensory delight! Totally recommend!
  17. JagbirM

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The cocktails are beautifully crafted and very visual. The cocktail I ordered was very refreshing and I enjoyed it thoroughly. The fries were amazing as well! Overall the experience was great. I would highly recommend this bar to everyone and anyone.
  18. LaurieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great, unique experience that fully delivered. The drinks were top shelf and delivered by charming, helpful servers.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The presentation of the modernist cocktail is fun and unique. They mocktail they created off menu was good. However - the cocktail itself didn’t taste on par with expectations, especially for the price. Charged for truffles that weren’t on our fries, or they were in a salt or something and were essentially flavorless. Overall it was interesting, but not a repeat and not a recommend.
  20. JohnS

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! As always! My favorite bar on the planet!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an amazing experience!! All of us had the best time. Definitely coming back.
  22. LWeibe

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    This restaurant was disappointing, specifically the service and attitude of staff. It felt unwelcoming and stigmatized from the very beginning. The drinks are very interesting but the service really ruined the experience.
  23. Michael

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Barchef is an excellent place to try their signature drinks. The experience alone is worth your time.
  24. KoBi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is so much more than going for drinks, it’s a whole sensory experience
  25. Amsterdam

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice elevated experience for a cocktail with a tasting component
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Brought the bill before I asked.. and kicked us out at the 2 hour mark. As a frequent customer and one that spends a lot at the venue, I was mortified that I had to find another place to go to on a Wednesday at 10 pm with a date. Will not be returning because of the service.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience! The drinks were absolutely amazing as was the ambiance and the service! Really enjoyed and many thanks to the staff for making the experience so great and sending over a beautiful birthday cocktail! Will definitely be back!!

    BarChefResponded on April 21, 2023Thank you for your kind words and for choosing BarChef to celebrate your special occasion! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us, we always strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests, and we look forward to the opportunity to do so once more on your next visit! Best, Trey Russell Assistant General Manager, BarChef

  28. EmnEr

    Toronto

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Brought a few friends who were in town to try BarChef for the first time. All of our drinks were amazing. We did three courses by going through each page on the menu and we highly recommend doing it this way as we all had 3 very different drinks.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    It was really fun as it was my friends first experience , we really enjoyed the drinks

    BarChefResponded on April 21, 2023Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you and your friend had a great time at BarChef and enjoyed your drinks. It's always a pleasure to introduce someone to our unique cocktail series' and atmosphere for the first time. We hope to see you both again soon at BarChef for another great experience. Best, Trey Russell Assistant General Manager BarChef

  30. RebeccaL

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing bar. Definitely go for the Modernist Series cocktails for a full sensory experience. I also appreciated that they had many other “regular” cocktail options as well. Perfect place for a celebration

    BarChefResponded on April 21, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience at BarChef, and that our Modernist Series provided the sensory experience we strive to achieve. We're thrilled to have had the opportunity to host you, and we hope to see you again soon! Best, Trey Russell Assistant General Manager BarChef

  31. charlottexavier

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience4
    Delicious well presented cocktails, good food and decor
  32. AmandaI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Toronto from Barrie for a mini vacation. This weekend was the only time away we were going to have all year. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly and treated us very well as we asked many questions and were very interested in the drinks. The manager, waitress and cook all made our visit the best date we have EVER had! The first thing we said was that. I truly mean it when I say this is by far the best time we have had. From the staff, the drinks and the food.

    BarChefResponded on April 21, 2023Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at BarChef and that our staff provided you with knowledgeable and friendly service. We're proud to offer a unique and memorable experience for all of our guests, and it's great to hear that we made your night out one of the best yet! Thank you for choosing BarChef, and we hope to see you again soon! Best, Trey Russell Assistant General Manager BarChef

  33. PaulF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent venue to experience one of kind cocktails.

    BarChefResponded on April 21, 2023Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at BarChef. We take pride in crafting unique cocktails which challenge convention and provide a memorable experience for each of our guests. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you again soon." Best, Trey Russell Assistant General Manager BarChef

  34. Kirti

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    First time! Cool drinks experience and vibe! Minor mishap with our food order but it was quickly fixed to our satisfaction! Thank you!

    BarChefResponded on April 21, 2023Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at BarChef. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the mishap with your food order, but we're pleased to hear that our team was able to quickly fix it to your satisfaction. Providing excellent service to all of our guests is our top priority at BarChef. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you again soon. Best, Trey Russell Assistant General Manager BarChef

  35. Nemo

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best cocktails in the city; the cocktails I ordered were complex and layered. Staff were amazing. Always a joy to drink here.

    BarChefResponded on April 21, 2023Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our cocktails at BarChef and found them to be unique and memorable. Providing excellent service to our guests is a top priority for our team, and we're glad to hear that we hit the mark. Thank you for choosing BarChef, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Trey Russell Assistant General Manager BarChef

  36. Andrea

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    one of the most amazing places in Toronto. Great cocktails (and food) and cool atmosphere and service. My favourite cocktail bar. We even met Frankie Solarik who came and say hi to our table. Great great great place!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place never fails to impress. Was celebrating a birthday and the hostess took great care of us. For me, the best cocktail place in Toronto.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved the drinks and the experience. Definitely a must go. Only big issue we had is it was SO dark. To the point we wanted to literally leave a flashlight open on our phone so we could visually enjoy our drinks. We ordered 6 of the cocktails with the edible components throughout the night but it was SO hard to see everything once we turned the light off. We sat at the long table in the far back. Maybe the booth style or bar seating was better.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was excellent and cocktails were super creative. Definitely want to come back again.
  40. Johnny

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    If you're looking for an interesting and unique experience that will give you an elevated cerebral experience, then this place is for you. The drinks are unique and interesting, and the service was great. Just prepare your wallet to take a decent hit.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

BarChef is rated 4.7 stars by 352 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 36 times today
Google Map for BarChef

472 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B2

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Queen West

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Cocktail Bar, Lounge

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Executive Chef

    Lionel Duke

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar

  • Phone number

    (416) 868-4800

  • Catering

    Treat your guests to the world renowned BarChef multi-sensory cocktail experience at your next event. Providing you with customized cocktails, bespoke ornate bar design and luxury service, we create experiences your guests will never forget.

  • Private party facilities

    BarChef is available for private hire for events of up to 100 guests - serving as the perfect setting for corporate functions, holiday parties, product launches, team-building events, and birthday celebrations.

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