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Sassafraz, Toronto, ON

Sassafraz

4.6
4.6
3111 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 64 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Private party contact

    Dennette Schott: (416) 964-2222 ext. 222

  • Neighbourhood

    Yorkville

  • Cross Street

    Bloor and Bay Streets

  • Parking Details

    10 Bellair Street, Bay and Cumberland, Avenue and Cumberland.

  • Public Transit

    Bay Subway Station

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,111 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto

    Contemporary Canadian

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  1. HeatherB

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Sassafraz! Never fails to be a special spot to meet with friends. Great food and wonderful service. Such a treat!

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  2. HungryGirl

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The salmon with cold soba noodles was delicious. We had a lovely table by the waterfall. Service was great.

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  3. Schwartz

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fantastic place. Highly recommended for anyone celebrating a special occasion.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Definitely love the ambiance. The food was presentable. It’s not a party venue, it’s for meetings, meet and greet, first date and business date/meeting vibes.

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  5. dude

    Tallahassee

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A very nice neighborhood spot for a brunch. Nothing fancy on the menu just good brunch options.

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  6. Neighbourhoodfoodie

    Toronto

    52 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    VERY SLOW SERVICE. BRUNCH WAS COLD WHEN DELIVERED.

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  7. MarilynB

    Toronto

    40 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food1service5ambience2
    I was terribly disappointed with this lunch. The ambience in terms of the decor is so lovely and I have eaten wonderful dinners here before. But on this day the air was so cold that my friend and I left before coffee and went somewhere else as we were freezing. As well I ordered a carrot and arugula salad which was tasteless. It came with Labneh which I assume I was to mix through my salad as there was no other dressing that I could taste. It just formed lumps and the salad continued to be tasteless. I suppose I should have asked for some other kind of dressing but I was just disappointed and cold and wanted to leave. My friend seemed to like her burger but did not finish it and I never asked why. My "no" re recommendation applies to lunch.

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  8. RussellSuds

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great service and server! He was very cordial and offered us some extra as it was our 45th anniversary.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    My party arrived on time and attended our reservation. Nonetheless, I received a notification that my OpenTable account was flagged as a “no show” for allegedly standing up our reservation. I received this notification while I was still at the restaurant, literally sitting at the table lol. I’ve never seen a restaurant do this. Not impressed, as the OpenTable email said this can apparently affect account status? (See attached screenshot.) Thankfully a server fixed it because I happened to still be at the restaurant when I got the email. Had I left I would have had to retain receipts and provide bank statements and go thru some inconvenient 30-day dispute process to fix my account being wrongly flagged. Even in person, I had to provide my name multiple times to the server and was still questioned as to “whether I arrived on time” (we arrived exactly on time), as if there was some justification to being falsely accused of standing up a reservation when I am sitting right in front of you and clearly did not stand you up lol. An immediate apology and rectification of the issue would have sufficed. I came to lunch to enjoy my day, not to have to go out of my way to defend myself when you are the one in error. The restaurant was half empty so this oversight was not about being “busy,” but more about a lack of respect for customer inconvenience and experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Server was lovely - topped water and wine regularly. Was fun and personable. We had the Watermelon Gazpacho and it was to die for. Followed by Oysters with all the garnishes to enjoy. Octopus was prepared perfectly. We finished with the Tuna Salad and Truffle Fries all paired with a lovely Dry Riesling. It was my first experience, I’ll definitely go back.

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  11. DWD1

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service!! Great ambiance. Top restaurant

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  12. Anita

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Where is the pate board??? Have ordered it for years and now it's gone.

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  13. OzanK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    there was perfect ambiance bright and clean interior.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Always an enjoyable experience to dine here. Unfortunately, today’s brunch service was not up to par and disappointing. However, upper management corrected the mishap efficiently and properly. We look forward to enjoying our next meal.

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  15. NicoleL

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience5
    We waited forever for our food. The bill took too long to come out as well. The restaurant should consider hiring more servers. Out server seemed overwhelmed.

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  16. CabbageTownMom

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was top-notch. The waiter was very attentive. He knew which wines to pair with our meal although we ended up a bottle of bubbly. The food was divine.

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  17. MarkC

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot, would recommend to others, especially on a sunny day!

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  18. Cmac

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Did not live up to our expectations. Service was slow, and we had to wait once seated for any wine/ drink menus or interaction with the wait staff. Wondered if they forgot about us. Had to remind wait staff to bring an item we had ordered. No attention to detail or checking in on our meal. If they had the item would not have been missed. Left an empty wine glass in front of an individual in our party who was not drinking wine. Waiter was very hospitable and friendly but overall felt we were not attended to. Food was average at best. I'm glad the menu items aren't over priced.

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  19. ZoeK

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful lunch for our small office staff. Great food and even better service!

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  20. AlysonR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had family in from out of town. They could not stop singing the praises of their meal. It was also my mother’s birthday. She loved everything about the experience. Thanks! It is extremely noisy after about 6:30…which is why I always book for five.

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  21. TisS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and outstanding service! Can’t wait to go back.

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  22. DanielleB

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If your looking for a very delicious meal for date night or putting with friends this charming restaurant is the place to go

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  23. VidalS

    New Orleans

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service and restaurant was amazing. Food was definitely fresh and of great quality, though a bit pricey. We loved the salad we had that consisted of kale and butternut squash. The mojito and sangria was also excellent.

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  24. MandiH

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was delish especially the caesar salad. So much flavour we loved it Emil was wonderful and attentive. Definitely coming back.

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  25. sfdiner

    Palm Springs

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    restaurant and food good as always - noise is deafening making comfortable conversation impossible. Don't know why restaurants still maintain this faux-sense of a "buzz" about their place by creating an unbearably loud interior.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The music was too loud and inappropriate for an older crowd. Every time our server turned it down she said the owners turned it back up. The crowd was not young in the dining room. A more mellow atmosphere would have been more appropriate.

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  27. JoanneS

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had two very good vegetarian meals for lunch, the Sassfraz Wellness Bowl, and the Sumac Roasted Aubergine. Both were nicely presented, a good size, full of tasty ingredients. Our server was kind and attentive. A very pleasant business lunch.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there for Monther’s day dinner, it was a lively dinner, the food is delicious with friendly services.

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  29. cathye

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with amazing bright scenery. The brunch menu was excellent. We had the steak and eggs (cooked exactly as requested) and burger which were both outstanding. The margarita's that we ordered were great. Stephen, which I believe was the manager that day made sure that we enjoyed our Mother's Day brunch with great hospitality and warmth. I cannot wait to come back to try the dinner menu. Chef's kiss xx

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  30. AhmadS

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Prince was looking after our table. He is very attentive with great personality. Well done, Prince!

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  31. AHGonOT

    Toronto

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Location, location, food , service - all above par Located at a focal corner in Yorkville, the service is attentive without being overbearing , knowledgable and friendly. The portions are generous and arrived on time and well prepared. Whether in the dining room, the bar area or outside on the patio, this is just a fun, enjoyable place to be 

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  32. Amytis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    the caesar salad definitely needs some working to do lmao. Tortellini however was amazing and delicious. I was obsessed with the atmosphere and loved the vibes. would love to visit again. <3

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  33. NoraK

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Spacious layout. Not too loud. Excellent food and service was perfect.

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  34. JCDinTO

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    Reservation was 12:30, service was incredibly slow, inattentive, and short on details. Upon arriving we waited 10 mins for water. Water arrives 8 mins later…then a long wait for our other drink. The waiter never asked for our food order, we had to tell him we need to give the food order, he then attended to another table first. Food was not hot. Requested lemon twice, got lime once and an apology much later. No offer to get us coffee/dessert. Food was pretty good despite not hot, but the service was simply inattentive (and that’s being very generous.).

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  35. FrankG

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been coming regularly since 2011. If you come once you will be coming again. Thank you to our table host Emir, you make coming an experience that gets better and better.

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  36. Pato

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night at the bar! Would come back for sure without a doubt.

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  37. Deborahdines

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a lovely dinner catching up with old friends at Sassafraz. Our server Emil was personable, attentive and made us feel like VIPs. The food was delicious and the presentation beautiful. The dining room is very pretty, spacious and inviting. I would definitely return for dinner or lunch at Sassafraz.

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  38. JoshJ

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great for brunch, would highly recommend the peach French toast!

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  39. jg4x

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience2
    Very good food but limited menu. It was quite noisy with a lot of larger groups. Great service and value

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  40. Povi

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful time. Definitely still a gem in yorkville

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

Sassafraz is rated 4.6 stars by 3111 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 64 times today
Google Map for Sassafraz

100 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Bloor and Bay Streets

  • Neighbourhood

    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

  • 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

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • 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)

  • Private party contact

    Dennette Schott: (416) 964-2222 ext. 222

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