Linny's, Ossington
25 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO28 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Linny's on Ossington is repeatedly recommended for steak, with diners also praising an old-school atmosphere given a modern treatment. One diner singles out the hanger steak and ribeye, while pastrami earns praise from other diners. Reservations are a point in its favour in comparisons with walk-in spots. Caveats include a tough but flavourful ribeye reported by one diner and concerns about fitting a tight budget or an evening centred on Massey Hall.
Address
Linny’s, 176 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7, Canada
At a glance
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- Opinions divided
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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/jandiss in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2026
Suggests Linny's as a steakhouse option.
- Recommendsu/ThisAside2087 in r/FoodToronto · Dec 2025wait time
Recommends Linny's for a guaranteed reservation and says it will impress visitors from out of town.
- Recommendsu/bepabepa in r/askTO · Jul 2026ambience
Recommends Linny's for old-school steakhouse feel with modern food and cocktails.
- Recommendsu/JoeCarterTO in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2026
Suggests this as a more distinctive option among smaller steak spots.
- Recommendsu/ath0tsth0ughts in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Simply names Linny's as the pick.
- Recommendsu/CandyMan77 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025ambience
Says Linny's offers a standout atmosphere and varied steak options, but no A5.
- Recommendsu/chetdesmon in r/FoodToronto · Dec 2025
Rates it as good for the meal and the atmosphere, grouping it with the other two.
- Recommendsu/ptc1234 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026value
Suggests Linny's Romanian steak as an affordable choice if the meal is only a steak.
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- Recommendsu/Slayer922 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026taste
Praises the steaks and pastrami here as outstanding.
- Recommendsu/itmeMEEPMEEP in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2026
Personally picks Linny's as their top steakhouse.
- Recommendsu/ParisInFlames34 in r/FoodToronto · Dec 2025
Calls it fantastic for food and vibe, cites its booking option as a fallback, and names it as their pick.
- Mixedu/ChevyChase99 in r/askTO · Oct 2025taste
Visited recently; calls it special but not the best; ribeye was tough yet beefy, pastrami exceptional.
- Recommendsu/Glittering-Ad9522 in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2025taste
Praises the food quality and the whole visit there.
- Recommendsu/sgl35 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Calls Linnys a Jewish steakhouse with excellent food and a distinctive dining experience, suggested as a dinner pick.
- Recommendsu/GeorginaSpica in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026service
Enjoyed Linny's and its service enough to consider it a replacement for a former special-occasion favourite.
- Mixedu/rdmty in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2025price
Suggests Linny's but warns the spending may strain the budget.
- Recommendsu/herman_gill in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2026
Says it is better and slightly cheaper.
- Recommendsu/Complex-Ad6409 in r/askTO · Jul 2026
Names Linny's as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/madflava69 in r/askTO · Jul 2026taste
Agrees with parent, calling it the best meal they've had in Toronto.
- Recommendsu/Revolutionary-Ad7651 in r/askTO · Jul 2026ambience
Recommends Linny's for its vibe and fun Ossington location for visitors.
- Recommendsu/tarnished_cache in r/askTO · Jun 2026
Names it as one of two go-to steakhouse suggestions.
- Recommendsu/claire008 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Lists Linny's among its suggested picks.
- Caveatu/andythebonk in r/FoodToronto · Feb 2026
Points out that Linny's is a long way from Massey Hall for a concert-night plan.
- Recommendsu/skl8r in r/FoodToronto · Feb 2026ambience
Suggests Linny's as an alternative: a newer spot that carries an established, decades-old feel very well.
- Recommendsu/bobcatgoldthwaite in r/askTO · Dec 2025taste
Recommends Linnys, saying its hanger steak and ribeye stood out.
- Recommendsu/traveling_gastronome in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2025
Suggests Linny's for a white-tablecloth steakhouse feel, noting its tasting menu includes steak.
- Recommendsu/Minimum-Studio6054 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2025
Gives Linnys as a direct answer to the steakhouse question, with no detail.
- Recommendsu/LieReal8580 in r/FoodToronto · May 2025
Names this place outright as the top pick for steak.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.