Barberian's Steakhouse, Elm St
202 people recommend, 23 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 65 threads.
What people say, in short
Barberian's is a frequent pick for a classic, old-school steakhouse experience. Diners praise its steaks, wine selection and service, and some prefer its traditional atmosphere to newer restaurants. That same setting divides opinion: detractors find the room dated or too dark, and some leave unconvinced by the steak or service. Cost is another recurring caveat, especially for a group ordering beyond the least expensive dishes.
Address
Barberian's Steak House, 7 Elm St, Toronto, ON M5G 1H1, Canada
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/pxrage in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2024
Post describes eating here and says the author loves old-school steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/shoresy99 in r/askTO · Nov 2024
Calls it a traditional steakhouse, though it's a few stops away by transit.
- Recommendsu/YYZ_Flyer in r/askTO · Aug 2024
Lists Barbarian's as a traditional steakhouse in the downtown core.
- Recommendsu/Hockyinc in r/askTO · Jan 2024
Gives Barberian's as a single-word answer to the best-steak question.
- Recommendsu/greenline-sam in r/FoodToronto · May 2026
Lists Barberian's as a pricier steakhouse option.
- Recommendsu/ceeceecrown in r/askTO · Dec 2024taste
Calls it a classic institutional steakhouse and says the steaks are excellent.
- Recommendsu/GoodestGoodGuy in r/askTO · Jan 2024ambience
Enjoys Barberian's and describes it as an old-school steakhouse vibe.
- Recommendsu/groggygirl in r/askTO · Jan 2024ambience
Names Barberian's as the higher-end choice for atmosphere.
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- Recommendsu/DFKAG3B in r/askTO · Aug 2024
Agrees with the earlier suggestion of Barbarian's.
- Recommendsu/Current_Flatworm2747 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2024
Recommends Barberian's and says it justifies travelling downtown.
- Recommendsu/mcburloak in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2024taste
Has been to both and picks Barberian's for its ambience and better food.
- Recommendsu/AngeloPappas in r/FoodToronto · May 2026ambience
Suggests Barberian's as a different pick and describes it as a classic old-school spot.
- Recommendsu/Hot_House7075 in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2026
Suggests Barberians as a better steakhouse choice.
- Recommendsu/Stonedinthesix in r/askTO · Oct 2025
Names Barberian's steak house as the answer.
- Recommendsu/TheTashLB in r/askTO · Aug 2024taste
Backs Barbarian's, praising its dim lighting and excellent steak.
- Recommendsu/Important-Bet9015 in r/FoodToronto · Oct 2025
Gives a one-word answer naming this steakhouse to the steak question.
- Recommendsu/thatdudejustin in r/askTO · Dec 2024taste
Rates Barberian's as having the best steaks and drinks selection among the places listed.
- Recommendsu/andythebonk in r/FoodToronto · Feb 2026
Calls Barbarians a worthy option and suggests walking to Massey Hall afterwards.
- Caveatu/-electric-warrior- in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2025service
Didn't enjoy it; found service lacking and the decor unappealing.
- Recommendsu/shutthefrontdoor1989 in r/askTO · Jan 2024ambience
Says dining there feels like a Sopranos scene, with the nicest steak and best service.
- Recommendsu/spchina in r/askTO · Jun 2026
Calls it the best steakhouse around and suggests splitting the chateaubriand.
- Recommendsu/Third_Eye78 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2025
Suggests Barbarians as a steakhouse option in reply to the request.
- Recommendsu/torontowrist in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2026
Lists Barberians as a suggested steakhouse.
- Recommendsu/KNJFS in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2025taste
Names Barbarian as a favourite steak spot, with consistently excellent food and an old-school feel.
- Recommendsu/VonD0OM in r/askTO · Jan 2024
A birthday visit exceeded expectations and made this a favourite for a fancy steak dinner.
- Recommendsu/rhim1619 in r/askTO · Jan 2024
Big fan of Barberian's, calling it a great steakhouse with an excellent wine list.
- Mixedu/BlockchainMeYourTits in r/askTO · Jan 2024ambience
Says Barberian's is very good but its old-school style is more than they can take.
- Mixedu/ChestOk2429 in r/askTO · Mar 2026price
Calls this a classic steakhouse that costs less than some peers, though it is still fairly expensive.
- Caveatu/BoxMuncher16 in r/askTO · Dec 2024taste
Did not enjoy the dark, old-school atmosphere or the steak at Barberian's.
- Caveatu/GrandBill in r/askTO · Jan 2024value
Visited once and found Barberian's overrated and overpriced, pushing back on the praise.
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