you need to add veal parm sandwiches to your trip!!! The style is unique to Ontario. Uno Mustachio in the St Lawrence Market, California Sandwiches (Queensway or Claremont locations) or Mama Rosas in Woodbridge
@@christophersuchy3632 yes, a veal sandiwch is a must. He also has to try Mandarin Buffet in 238 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton, ON. Don't leave Toronto without those two done for sure
I’ve been a doorman in Toronto for the past 29 years. The current top steakhouse’s in Toronto in my opinion are Harbour 60, Hy’s, Black & Blue, Jacob’s & Co. and Bluebloods. I ate at Barberian’s 20 years ago, back then it was definitely in the top 3 in Toronto. Their 60 plus years of history as a Toronto high end steakhouse what gives them notoriety. As listed above there are many more options to choose from. Great review and I think you were pretty accurate. I have a channel trying to find my footing Toronto & Beyond with Sean.
Bro, Black & Blue uses stainless steel utensils on a non-stick pan when they are doing some of their table side cooking e.g. steak sauce or a flambe for one of their desserts. Blasphemy, when I saw that, that place was banned off my list. At the prices they charge, that's not acceptable. Raises an ire of suspicion of how they operate in the kitchen where nobody sees.
I like harbor 60 a lot but it's pretty pricey. My least favorite really is Jacob because they do not put butter on the steak and you can't have a peppercorn sauce I think and they're really annoying people.
Toronto definitely has a few masters of their craft cooking in a few different styles of cuisine. Barbarian's has old school flavor as soon as you walk in. I make steak at home. Its one of those things where it doesn't take long to learn how to make well at home.
Nobody likes “dude you have to go here” guy, but at risk of being contradictory, it’s about time for a BBQ crawl through Oklahoma and Texas…the hospitality is as amazing as the scenery. Great vid dude as always
I will back you up on this, this dude really has to experience Oklahoma and Texas barbecue. When I was in the Army and stationed in Texas, the barbecue made up for the hot as hell days and driving for hours just to get to a place lol
@ Texas bbq isn’t cheap for the best stuff but I’d rather have incredible bbq than an incredible steak. Also most top bbq places have incredible sides. I’d love to go to Goldees, Snows, Franklins and Barbs B Q. These are all dream places and really fun experiences to visit. UA never seems to socialize but it would be fun to see him in lines talking food. But unfortunately, he’d probably not enjoy that part. The waiting is really part of the experience
I could not imagine how much he would complain on the price of barbecue That would literally be half the video but that being said I would love to see homie come out here and try it
@ I know the best places aren’t cheap but you sure do eat like a king for $50. 1/2 lb brisket, 1 lb ribs- I’d rather eat that from a top bbq (such as Cattlerack or 2M) than any steak that’s ever existed. I love Texas bbq (but only at the best places). To be honest, you got to trust the experts and go to good place’s otherwise I’ve definitely been disappointed before. Thankfully Texas Monthly lets everyone know who’s the boss
Whoever "everybody" is that told you Barbarian Restaurant was the best in either Canada or Toronto! They lied to ha, U A! Sorry you've been misled! @@uaeats
the key to great steakhouse fries is frying them in beef tallow. Even better if you do a quick first fry, let them relax, then fry them again. In the UK they've mastered this technique and are famous for their "triple cooked chips" which are french fries that are fried three times so they're crispy outside and mashed potato inside.
So it’s about $14. Most likely about $3 worth of Indrigents . Restraunts want food to be less than 20% cost to include for the staff to make the food and overhead. It is what it is. You couldn’t make that at home for $1.20 unless you made 10 of them.
Great channel & content-new subscriber here. As a true steak lover, in moderation these days, and a lifetim native of Toronto, Canada, I can certainly provide some brief commentary on this spot and highlight a few of my tier faves. Interestingly enough, the owner of Barberian, who surname acts as the name in traditional Armenian nomenclature, is a close friend of my brother in law, so we actually celebrated my brother's bachelor party dinner in a private room in rhe establishment, followed by some nice stogies and a glass of port on the rooftoo. That visit was 9/10, being very memorable and the steak frites, from what I remember was super flavourful and cooked to medium-rare perfection. I did visit it again on a date night a few years later and I distinctly remember the steak coming out extremely rare this time (much more wqqthan displayed here, and borderline mooing on the plate)...I believe I returned it and it was thrown back on the grill and returned almost identically....at this point, we were well over an hour in , and at that point, I did have my meal comped. Needless to say, I haven't returned since,,,,here is a quick list of other Toronto steakhouse visits I can remember right now: - Morton's-Classic steakhouse feel, great prep, no frills - 8/10 - Harbour 60-upscale steakhouse feel, very pricey, delicious bone-in - 8.5/10 - Jacobs-extremely pricey, more hip/contemporary vibe, unforgettable steak - 9/10 - Ruth's Chris (downtown/Markham)-moderately priced for a high-end steakhouse chain, Markham visit was within last two weeks for my birthday and was incredible-9/10 - STK: Loud, trying to be too hip, overrated food, extremely expensive, poor value relatively speaking- 6/10 -Sleeper steakhouse: House of Chan-old boss was a steakhouse aficionado...fusion asian sides with classic steaks which was incredible-8/10 -Next up: Want to visit Blue-Blood, Black+Blue, J's Steak Frites #DrusViewz
Ay welcome to Toronto dude, been waiting for you to come. I've lived here my whole life and have lowkey never heard of this place lol. If you're still in the area I would definitely recommend checking out Jacobs, Black + Blue, and even Cote de Beouf. In any event hope you enjoy/enjoyed your stay! EDIT: Holy shit how did I forget to mention The Keg. I know it’s a chain but one of the best steaks I’ve ever had was from The Keg
Another nice job, UA! Keep up the good work! 22:31 I appreciate your honest opinion. You come across as a sincere, affable and very nice guy. One minor suggestion for wine drinkers like me. If it’s not too difficult or overly time consuming for you it would be much appreciated to do a camera pan through the Wine List. I’d love to get a sense of the selections/prices. Often restaurants have their menus on their website but not their wine lists. It would be great to get a look at the Wine List similar to the way you pan the camera through the menu. Just a minor suggestion. Congrats on another fine and frank review!
UA! You hit the bell on steaks at Barberians! Im so glad you’re in my city! I hope you do a fan meet and greet some time. Be sure to come up to northeast area where Midland/Mcnicoll area has a TON of asian food and so does Markham/Richmond Hill! Also try Kennedy and Highway 7 area as well! Can’t wait to see what you think of Jacobs! Also do a meetup here! Definitely have to meet the steak king himself!
Also from Toronto and I'm glad you made the visit. I am actually planning to visit Barberian's soon but after this I'm not sure. I have also tried Jacob's and Co, while a nice place to drink and hang out the price is totally unreasonable for what you get. The steak was not even close to the pricing, especially since the sides were extra on top of the steak. I think I will still try Barberian's to knock it off my list. I am curious to see what other steakhouses you checked out while in Toronto. Keep it up, great work!
My friend's son finished his business degree and got hired on Bay Street in investment banking. After a couple years he was making serious money. He and five of his friends went to Jacobs & Co. and ordered one of everything off the whole menu for sides and mains. The bill came to just over $9000 with tax and tip.
At 21:50. Barberian's Steak House has a legendary wine cellar. It would have been nice if staff offered to give a quick tour. They are a common place to go to entertain, have a special occasion, or do business. Steak Houses in Canada have a tradition going back decades. Most also serve seafood. When I moved to my city in the mid-1970s there were probably 30 family owned "surf and turf" restaurants. Today in 2024 there are maybe five that still survive. The others are "steak house" chains like Montana's, The Keg, Jack Astor's, and Outback. Downtown Toronto has other steak houses worthy of review. I look forward to your review of Jacobs and Co. They are an amazing steak house.
Welcome back to Toronto! I just wanted to explain that Canadian beef has a much milder flavour than American beef. Trust me, you can't buy that quality in your average supermarket. I've eaten in almost all the steakhouses you've reviewed in NYC, American beef has a completely different flavour profile. We feed our beef cattle differently than you guys, and graze them differently too. Anyway, I did enjoy your review of "Barbarians Steakhouse" and gave you a 👍 as usual. By the way, I'm a Canadian fan...
A $100-steak steakhouse should have their cooking time set perfectly and finished with a thermometer. If I go to a local steak house/pub, I always ask for one level extra cook because they always take it off the fire too quick. But a good high end steak house cooks it exactly how you ask for it. This was a rare steak not medium rare.
Welcome to Canada, UA! 🇨🇦 Thank you for your honest review. Looking forward to what you have to say about Jacob’s. Perhaps the premium of all steakhouses in Toronto is The Butcher Chef, which isn’t quite as well known as many others. Check it out on your next visit.
Mortons and Hy's are not really any better than the Keg. Not for the premium they charge. Getting a tableside caesar salad is fun, I guess, but the steaks are super mid.
Very balanced and honest review. Excellent job. Looking for your Jacob's review! Keep up the amazing work. Hopefully you can visit Takja BBQ (Korean) in Toronto next time. New joint that just opened and solid reviews.
Barbarian's has the most awesome wine cellar built over the decades! Started dining here when it opened. It's competition was Carmen's restaurant which is now closed. Both restaurants used to vie for the best beef at the Toronto Stockyards.
You’re so right about Barberian’s, I think it’s mostly a nostalgia steakhouse now and by no means the best. Jacobs or Harbour Sixty are better. Black and Blue also.
I’ve never even heard of Barbarians but then again even though I live close to Toronto I never waste much time there. Try Montreal next time and visit the Queue de Cheval Steakhouse. Thank you for your videos and I appreciate your nice table manners. ❤️
Legendary? 🤔 It’s good for sure with a very cool wine cellar. Give me Jacob’s. And only for Toronto. Alberta has some epic steakhouses! Tough to say what’s best in all of Canada
UA, if you ever find yourself in Jacksonville Florida you should come try a place called Cowford Chophouse. one of the highest regarded restraunts in the city. also highly reccomend the breakfast spot Metro Diner. it's the pride and joy of our food scene.
UA welcome to Toronto, I recommend you try La Castile Steakhouse next. It's actually on the border between Toronto and Mississauga, a bit of a way out but well worth it. Also try The Queen and Beaver, it's on Elm St.
One of the biggest eye-openers reviews that a grillmaster or a steak-master at a high end restuarant can get is "your steak tastes like it was out of a grocery store". Ouch. Thank you for the honest review!! I even wonder if the chef seasoned it properly. Some of these steakhouses use their own "seasoning rubs" when they should just get back to the basics and use Kosher Salt and Pepper. That's it. Let the flavor of the beef do the talking. Thank you again for your review. I subbed.
We have been to the Barberian in Toronto. We had a good experince. But we've had better . Pretty much what you had. Thanks for the review. Jim and Harriet
Here from Toronto and it's my first time watching you. I live here and I have NEVER heard of that place being the best. Even google doesn't list it. That is expensive even for Toronto (where everything costs more) and maybe it was soo soft because it wasn't cooked as much as you would have liked it to be cooked. I think you need to come back and try some of the top places like Black + Blue, Jacobs & Co. or Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar. Thanks for the review. Subscribed!
You must come back in February for the Steak Festival at Allen’s restaurant on the Danforth, there are over 50 different steaks 🥩 on the menu and are awesome
If you're still in toronto, go to J's Steak frites on queen st. My gf took me last week for my birthday and it was life changing. Despite only serving steak frites, i would quite call it a steakhouse since i prefer cuts oin the bone, however....their striploin was perfection and the fries were not only fantastic, they were all you can eat.
my buddies took me to Barberian's for my bachelor party weekend. I remember the steak being good and the prices decent but this was literally 20 years ago
I ate at Barbarian's once when a guy that I was dating was trying to impress me. I also found the lighting to be extremely dim and my steak to be undercooked. I like medium rare and I remember it was almost raw --- or I guess, blue. However, I recall that the food was good and the service superb. I 'think' that they used to have baked potatoes as a choice for the side, but I could be wrong.
I know this may sound crazy but I don't have any idea what the bottom of a pepper grinder looks like and I never once bothered to look for it. At least 9:26 gave me a glimpse. Thanks UA!
I do business dinners in Toronto often. Barbarians is good - your stk looked mr to mee on the screen anyway. Jacob’s is my favourite. Stk, black and blue, and hy’s are really good also. I’ve had harbour 60 but was disappointed- really high price and wasn’t great. We always get a few steaks cut on a board and we share. Del frisco double eagle is my go to in nyc. Love the vibe there.
I've been to both steakhouses. It's not a fast food joint and cheap prices. They have $180 bucks - $40k bottle of red wine. It's the atmosphere, services, and they cook the steak just the way you wanted. After all things said and done with a nice bottle of wine. $500. Most importantly, have the right company. For those who complained about the price. It's not a no frill low value food and drinks place 😂
You have to do a veal sandiwch, and if you can handle it, add some extra toppings like mushrooms, peppers, or cheese. California Sandwiches is the most well known. It's a bit pricey but everyone knows that place. Next do our iconic chinese Buffet which is in a large convention center, named Mandarin just outside Toronto at 238 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton
Sorry, I grew up going to Carmen's on Alexander street.That was the greatest steakhouse in the world for me.I miss it every day. I even had my wedding reception there.
😀😀Great Video UA. That Steak looks Real Real Pink inside...I Prefer My Steaks Little Well Done. Don't Get me wrong about the Steak it's self. The Steak looks Great!!
Another great review, UA. Harry Barberian was the first restauranteur in Toronto to serve high-quality char-grilled steaks; previously, Toronto steakhouses fried their steaks, then seared grill marks into the meat! When I lived in Toronto years ago, my work friends and I would make the rounds of the better Toronto steakhouses at that time: Barberian's, Hy's, Ruth's Chris, House of Chan, and my personal favorite, Senator Steakhouse (sadly closed in 2005); with its old-school waiters, private curtained booths, and adjacent jazz club, it was like dining in the 1950's. Like you, I found Barberian's disappointing, but it was close to where I worked and was quite a bit less expensive then, so I ate there more often than I otherwise would have. It seems terribly overpriced now. There are many better choices in Toronto currently.
Yum on the salad cream. Now that I’m an expat I have to order it online, along with golden syrup, mustard. I’ve tried making it and have come close, but not really the same. Cheers!
Thanks for your review. I was surprised when you were listing it as one of the best steakhouses in Canada. It barely made the top ten in Toronto let alone Canada. In Toronto I would go to Jacob and Company, Hy's or Black+Blue steak houses before going to Barbarian's. For the best steakhouse's in Canada you must go to either Calgary or Montreal.
The steak was broiled from above, the grill marks on the other side are caused by the steak being on a grill, with the ambient heat cooking the steak like an oven.
To be fair.. the guy did ask if you wanted the horse radish on the side.. He would have put it on top of the steak if you would have asked.. just a thought.. Great Review!
So iconic that no one outside of Toronto has ever heard of it, and when I asked former Torontonians about it, their recollection is that its far from iconic or even good. lol
Prices in CDN at 5:19. I live an hour outside of Toronto. Those prices are high compared to my local steak houses. Barberian's menu prices may be due to rents and other costs of doing business in Toronto
New subscriber here 👍🏻 I noticed you haven’t done Fogo de Chao yet; would like to see a review someday… it’s a goto spot for me for a special occasion ; quick tip ….lunchtime is a a pretty good deal for the “Churrasco experience “
Chillingham's Steak in Westerly RI just opened and will soon to be the best steakhouse in the state if you end up in RI it a place to check out for sure.
No worries! That's why I make these reviews so we can all see (based on my taste of course) which places hold up to their reputation and which places less so
Snails are a no-go as they are Mollusks - same family as Clams. Whenever I go to Toronto I only eat Chinese Food, never had steak there. Aww, it's not the first time you reviewed a steakhouse and a dry aged steak tasted like a wet aged steak.
I went to Barberian when i was in Toronto and found a discounted gift card for it in the Costco in the city... Needless to say it's stale and for sure seen better days... We were the only ones there too and it wasn't that late...
@@uaeatsYou shoulda complained, they wouldn't prolly charged ! You gotta b more assertive! Either send it back or get a "rain check" for a complimentary meal down the road!
Where did you get the info that Barbarian was the most iconic steak place in Canada! You know there are a lot of liars in Canada UA! We may have kicked your ass in 1812, but if we could lied our way outs that battle we woulda! LoL!@@uaeats
Got to eat there for my 16th birthday❤ in 1988 lol . Now as a single mom not living into Toronto I wouldn’t pay that much but if someone was treating me…sure😂
Great to make vids in Canada again! This time a Toronto series. Expect 3 more Toronto reviews!
It's not ToronTo. It's Torawna
Hope you come back for more! My home is your home!
you need to add veal parm sandwiches to your trip!!! The style is unique to Ontario. Uno Mustachio in the St Lawrence Market, California Sandwiches (Queensway or Claremont locations) or Mama Rosas in Woodbridge
Tropical Joes in Gerrard Square for a hiddem gem Jerk Chicken spot!
@@christophersuchy3632 yes, a veal sandiwch is a must. He also has to try Mandarin Buffet in 238 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton, ON. Don't leave Toronto without those two done for sure
I’ve been a doorman in Toronto for the past 29 years.
The current top steakhouse’s in Toronto in my opinion are Harbour 60, Hy’s, Black & Blue, Jacob’s & Co. and Bluebloods.
I ate at Barberian’s 20 years ago, back then it was definitely in the top 3 in Toronto.
Their 60 plus years of history as a Toronto high end steakhouse what gives them notoriety.
As listed above there are many more options to choose from.
Great review and I think you were pretty accurate.
I have a channel trying to find my footing
Toronto & Beyond with Sean.
Bro, Black & Blue uses stainless steel utensils on a non-stick pan when they are doing some of their table side cooking e.g. steak sauce or a flambe for one of their desserts. Blasphemy, when I saw that, that place was banned off my list. At the prices they charge, that's not acceptable. Raises an ire of suspicion of how they operate in the kitchen where nobody sees.
I like harbor 60 a lot but it's pretty pricey. My least favorite really is Jacob because they do not put butter on the steak and you can't have a peppercorn sauce I think and they're really annoying people.
been to Hy's as well. They had the best Shrimp Scampi I ever had. And I have had it 5-6 times over the years but not recently.
Second Harbour 60, although it's expensive. Haven't been to the others.
Toronto definitely has a few masters of their craft cooking in a few different styles of cuisine. Barbarian's has old school flavor as soon as you walk in. I make steak at home. Its one of those things where it doesn't take long to learn how to make well at home.
Nobody likes “dude you have to go here” guy, but at risk of being contradictory, it’s about time for a BBQ crawl through Oklahoma and Texas…the hospitality is as amazing as the scenery. Great vid dude as always
I’ve posted the same thing a bunch of times! A top 10 bbq tour of Texas would be epic
I will back you up on this, this dude really has to experience Oklahoma and Texas barbecue. When I was in the Army and stationed in Texas, the barbecue made up for the hot as hell days and driving for hours just to get to a place lol
@ Texas bbq isn’t cheap for the best stuff but I’d rather have incredible bbq than an incredible steak. Also most top bbq places have incredible sides. I’d love to go to Goldees, Snows, Franklins and Barbs B Q. These are all dream places and really fun experiences to visit. UA never seems to socialize but it would be fun to see him in lines talking food. But unfortunately, he’d probably not enjoy that part. The waiting is really part of the experience
I could not imagine how much he would complain on the price of barbecue
That would literally be half the video but that being said I would love to see homie come out here and try it
@ I know the best places aren’t cheap but you sure do eat like a king for $50. 1/2 lb brisket, 1 lb ribs- I’d rather eat that from a top bbq (such as Cattlerack or 2M) than any steak that’s ever existed. I love Texas bbq (but only at the best places). To be honest, you got to trust the experts and go to good place’s otherwise I’ve definitely been disappointed before. Thankfully Texas Monthly lets everyone know who’s the boss
I've never ever heard anyone say it's the best steakhouse and I've lived here for 46 years
Lol yep, it’s definitely nothing special and not worth the price
Yeah, I lived here for about 40 years in Toronto. Never heard of this place my to go to places are Harbour 60 and the octagon for steaks.
Same here.
@@tomsagos79
Harbour 60 is a great choice, but Octagon kind of sucks in my opinion.
It's coasting on its reputation from the 70s when Richard Burton once proposed to Elizabeth Taylor there.
I am from Toronto and a HUGE fan of UA; wish he had done a meet and greet.
Thank you for your support! If enough people want meet and greets maybe we can do them someday in the future!
@@uaeats I would drive down to NJ just to meet you, UA!
UA Should have at least 200k subs by now
Whoever "everybody" is that told you Barbarian Restaurant was the best in either Canada or Toronto! They lied to ha, U A! Sorry you've been misled! @@uaeats
Yes I'm from Toronto as well but living in another province, glad you can come and enjoy!
So proud that he is making money with sponsors!!! Good for you man
GET THAT BAG UA!!
the key to great steakhouse fries is frying them in beef tallow. Even better if you do a quick first fry, let them relax, then fry them again. In the UK they've mastered this technique and are famous for their "triple cooked chips" which are french fries that are fried three times so they're crispy outside and mashed potato inside.
Beef tallow is the key.
duck fat fries are good
@@DabsDad I had duck fat fries the first time in Montreal. They were delicious.
The prices restaurants are charging for a wedge salad these days is ridiculous. $1.20 worth of ingredients for twenty bucks. Insane. No thanks.
I would imagine those prices are Canadian. It’s about 3/4ths of those actual prices for US dollar.
So it’s about $14. Most likely about $3 worth of Indrigents . Restraunts want food to be less than 20% cost to include for the staff to make the food and overhead. It is what it is. You couldn’t make that at home for $1.20 unless you made 10 of them.
Or a small Caesar salad. I saw one place charging $25 USD for one small bowl.
And idiots keep giving there money up to them getting robbed. Don't buy and stop being a sheep...simple as that
You won’t be in business very long charging people cost lol.
New Drinking Game: Everytime UA mentions his seafood allergy, you have to take a shot
Or the poor lighting
Too bad I tend to watch these in the morning. Sounds like fun!
Great. I’ll be drunk very quick. 😅
UA does not take his seafood allergy, seriously. He really should, why mess around with trying to eat food that can kill you?
Too slow for me! 🤣
Welcome to Canada! Love the videos, UA!
Great channel & content-new subscriber here. As a true steak lover, in moderation these days, and a lifetim native of Toronto, Canada, I can certainly provide some brief commentary on this spot and highlight a few of my tier faves. Interestingly enough, the owner of Barberian, who surname acts as the name in traditional Armenian nomenclature, is a close friend of my brother in law, so we actually celebrated my brother's bachelor party dinner in a private room in rhe establishment, followed by some nice stogies and a glass of port on the rooftoo.
That visit was 9/10, being very memorable and the steak frites, from what I remember was super flavourful and cooked to medium-rare perfection. I did visit it again on a date night a few years later and I distinctly remember the steak coming out extremely rare this time (much more wqqthan displayed here, and borderline mooing on the plate)...I believe I returned it and it was thrown back on the grill and returned almost identically....at this point, we were well over an hour in , and at that point, I did have my meal comped. Needless to say, I haven't returned since,,,,here is a quick list of other Toronto steakhouse visits I can remember right now:
- Morton's-Classic steakhouse feel, great prep, no frills - 8/10
- Harbour 60-upscale steakhouse feel, very pricey, delicious bone-in - 8.5/10
- Jacobs-extremely pricey, more hip/contemporary vibe, unforgettable steak - 9/10
- Ruth's Chris (downtown/Markham)-moderately priced for a high-end steakhouse chain, Markham visit was within last two weeks for my birthday and was incredible-9/10
- STK: Loud, trying to be too hip, overrated food, extremely expensive, poor value relatively speaking- 6/10
-Sleeper steakhouse: House of Chan-old boss was a steakhouse aficionado...fusion asian sides with classic steaks which was incredible-8/10
-Next up: Want to visit Blue-Blood, Black+Blue, J's Steak Frites
#DrusViewz
Ay welcome to Toronto dude, been waiting for you to come. I've lived here my whole life and have lowkey never heard of this place lol. If you're still in the area I would definitely recommend checking out Jacobs, Black + Blue, and even Cote de Beouf. In any event hope you enjoy/enjoyed your stay!
EDIT: Holy shit how did I forget to mention The Keg. I know it’s a chain but one of the best steaks I’ve ever had was from The Keg
Agreed. Morton's as well on this list
@@bencohen3567morton’s dry aged kc is amazing
Imagine saying you've never heard of it as a flex lol, dummy
Another nice job, UA! Keep up the good work! 22:31 I appreciate your honest opinion. You come across as a sincere, affable and very nice guy. One minor suggestion for wine drinkers like me. If it’s not too difficult or overly time consuming for you it would be much appreciated to do a camera pan through the Wine List. I’d love to get a sense of the selections/prices. Often restaurants have their menus on their website but not their wine lists. It would be great to get a look at the Wine List similar to the way you pan the camera through the menu. Just a minor suggestion. Congrats on another fine and frank review!
Great video! Definitely gonna watch more of you
UA! You hit the bell on steaks at Barberians! Im so glad you’re in my city! I hope you do a fan meet and greet some time. Be sure to come up to northeast area where Midland/Mcnicoll area has a TON of asian food and so does Markham/Richmond Hill! Also try Kennedy and Highway 7 area as well!
Can’t wait to see what you think of Jacobs!
Also do a meetup here! Definitely have to meet the steak king himself!
Also from Toronto and I'm glad you made the visit. I am actually planning to visit Barberian's soon but after this I'm not sure. I have also tried Jacob's and Co, while a nice place to drink and hang out the price is totally unreasonable for what you get. The steak was not even close to the pricing, especially since the sides were extra on top of the steak. I think I will still try Barberian's to knock it off my list. I am curious to see what other steakhouses you checked out while in Toronto. Keep it up, great work!
Thanks for the episode UA. You have officially rated the probably 9th best steak restaurant in Toronto.
So excited for you to do Jacob’s. Been dying to try it.
My friend's son finished his business degree and got hired on Bay Street in investment banking. After a couple years he was making serious money. He and five of his friends went to Jacobs & Co. and ordered one of everything off the whole menu for sides and mains. The bill came to just over $9000 with tax and tip.
Been dying? sorry to hear that brother.
i like how the waiter talk to you, very casual but respectful
Ate there in the sixty’s when it was still just a house,so delicious I still remember I’m 81 now,
My Parents got engaged there in 1971, Have been a few times in my life. Can't beat it.
UA, welcome to Canada. I hope you enjoy our hospitality.
At 21:50. Barberian's Steak House has a legendary wine cellar. It would have been nice if staff offered to give a quick tour. They are a common place to go to entertain, have a special occasion, or do business.
Steak Houses in Canada have a tradition going back decades. Most also serve seafood. When I moved to my city in the mid-1970s there were probably 30 family owned "surf and turf" restaurants. Today in 2024 there are maybe five that still survive. The others are "steak house" chains like Montana's, The Keg, Jack Astor's, and Outback.
Downtown Toronto has other steak houses worthy of review. I look forward to your review of Jacobs and Co. They are an amazing steak house.
This place dates back to the blood rare steak and 3 cocktails lunch’s of the 1950-60’s. It’s iconic for the power lunch concept
Welcome back to Toronto!
I just wanted to explain that Canadian beef has a much milder flavour than American beef. Trust me, you can't buy that quality in your average supermarket. I've eaten in almost all the steakhouses you've reviewed in NYC, American beef has a completely different flavour profile. We feed our beef cattle differently than you guys, and graze them differently too.
Anyway, I did enjoy your review of "Barbarians Steakhouse" and gave you a 👍 as usual.
By the way, I'm a Canadian fan...
A $100-steak steakhouse should have their cooking time set perfectly and finished with a thermometer. If I go to a local steak house/pub, I always ask for one level extra cook because they always take it off the fire too quick. But a good high end steak house cooks it exactly how you ask for it.
This was a rare steak not medium rare.
Fries with $ 130 steak seems odd. Mashed or potatoe with butter chives and fresh cracked pepper. Maybe 4 hertiage carrots stem on.
Welcome to Canada, UA! 🇨🇦 Thank you for your honest review. Looking forward to what you have to say about Jacob’s. Perhaps the premium of all steakhouses in Toronto is The Butcher Chef, which isn’t quite as well known as many others. Check it out on your next visit.
I live in Toronto and I have been to Barberians…I remembered when I saw your video; I guess that says it all about my experience, lol,
Food and wine winner is Morton's Steakhouse here in Toronto. Expensive, but the awards speak for itself. 🏆
Mortons and Hy's are not really any better than the Keg. Not for the premium they charge. Getting a tableside caesar salad is fun, I guess, but the steaks are super mid.
Very balanced and honest review. Excellent job. Looking for your Jacob's review! Keep up the amazing work. Hopefully you can visit Takja BBQ (Korean) in Toronto next time. New joint that just opened and solid reviews.
Barbarian's has the most awesome wine cellar built over the decades! Started dining here when it opened. It's competition was
Carmen's restaurant which is now closed. Both restaurants used to vie for the best beef at the Toronto Stockyards.
You’re so right about Barberian’s, I think it’s mostly a nostalgia steakhouse now and by no means the best. Jacobs or Harbour Sixty are better. Black and Blue also.
thanks for the video. i miss that place. can't believe the prices have doubled. that place has always been fantastic.
I’ve never even heard of Barbarians but then again even though I live close to Toronto I never waste much time there. Try Montreal next time and visit the Queue de Cheval Steakhouse. Thank you for your videos and I appreciate your nice table manners. ❤️
Legendary? 🤔 It’s good for sure with a very cool wine cellar. Give me Jacob’s. And only for Toronto. Alberta has some epic steakhouses! Tough to say what’s best in all of Canada
UA, if you ever find yourself in Jacksonville Florida you should come try a place called Cowford Chophouse. one of the highest regarded restraunts in the city. also highly reccomend the breakfast spot Metro Diner. it's the pride and joy of our food scene.
UA welcome to Toronto, I recommend you try La Castile Steakhouse next. It's actually on the border between Toronto and Mississauga, a bit of a way out but well worth it. Also try The Queen and Beaver, it's on Elm St.
Thanks for the rec! It looks like a pretty good spot. I'll definitely be back in Canada and Toronto specifically again!
I agree La Castile was the best steak I ever had I need to go back again sometime. My second favourite is old Ed’s
Barbarian steak spice is absolutely a must on anything that was alive.
One of the biggest eye-openers reviews that a grillmaster or a steak-master at a high end restuarant can get is "your steak tastes like it was out of a grocery store". Ouch. Thank you for the honest review!! I even wonder if the chef seasoned it properly. Some of these steakhouses use their own "seasoning rubs" when they should just get back to the basics and use Kosher Salt and Pepper. That's it. Let the flavor of the beef do the talking. Thank you again for your review. I subbed.
Appreciate your honest review !
Thanks for the video. Stock is my favourite steakhouse in Toronto
Love this channel! I actually love horseradish on the side with my steak. Just a small dab adds so much to the bite of beef.
We have been to the Barberian in Toronto. We had a good experince. But we've had better . Pretty much what you had. Thanks for the review. Jim and Harriet
Here from Toronto and it's my first time watching you. I live here and I have NEVER heard of that place being the best. Even google doesn't list it. That is expensive even for Toronto (where everything costs more) and maybe it was soo soft because it wasn't cooked as much as you would have liked it to be cooked. I think you need to come back and try some of the top places like Black + Blue, Jacobs & Co. or Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar. Thanks for the review. Subscribed!
You must come back in February for the Steak Festival at Allen’s restaurant on the Danforth, there are over 50 different steaks 🥩 on the menu and are awesome
Allen's is the only restaurant , in my life, that I've walked out of because of the extremely poor service.
You should have a look at what Spain has to offer regarding steakhouses. There are some amazing places there, you would really be surprised.
Welcome to Toronto! Love your reviews
Bro making advert money now...awesome to see this man's climb
Great video, thanks for the special vip experience. I’m looking forward to your Canadian videos, northern exposure
the hospitality is off the charts
UA, if you make it back to Montreal, there are some great steak places there too, including Le Queue de Cheval!
If you’re still in toronto go to Blue Blood steakhouse at Casa Loma. Also La Castile is a good place to check out in Mississauga.
Prices are out of whack there! If you ever make your way more north to Montreal please let me know. love your show!
If you're still in toronto, go to J's Steak frites on queen st. My gf took me last week for my birthday and it was life changing. Despite only serving steak frites, i would quite call it a steakhouse since i prefer cuts oin the bone, however....their striploin was perfection and the fries were not only fantastic, they were all you can eat.
my buddies took me to Barberian's for my bachelor party weekend. I remember the steak being good and the prices decent but this was literally 20 years ago
I ate at Barbarian's once when a guy that I was dating was trying to impress me. I also found the lighting to be extremely dim and my steak to be undercooked. I like medium rare and I remember it was almost raw --- or I guess, blue. However, I recall that the food was good and the service superb. I 'think' that they used to have baked potatoes as a choice for the side, but I could be wrong.
I know this may sound crazy but I don't have any idea what the bottom of a pepper grinder looks like and I never once bothered to look for it. At least 9:26 gave me a glimpse. Thanks UA!
I do business dinners in Toronto often. Barbarians is good - your stk looked mr to mee on the screen anyway. Jacob’s is my favourite. Stk, black and blue, and hy’s are really good also. I’ve had harbour 60 but was disappointed- really high price and wasn’t great. We always get a few steaks cut on a board and we share. Del frisco double eagle is my go to in nyc. Love the vibe there.
I've been to both steakhouses. It's not a fast food joint and cheap prices. They have $180 bucks - $40k bottle of red wine. It's the atmosphere, services, and they cook the steak just the way you wanted. After all things said and done with a nice bottle of wine. $500. Most importantly, have the right company.
For those who complained about the price. It's not a no frill low value food and drinks place 😂
You have to do a veal sandiwch, and if you can handle it, add some extra toppings like mushrooms, peppers, or cheese. California Sandwiches is the most well known. It's a bit pricey but everyone knows that place. Next do our iconic chinese Buffet which is in a large convention center, named Mandarin just outside Toronto at 238 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton
Sorry, I grew up going to Carmen's on Alexander street.That was the greatest steakhouse in the world for me.I miss it every day. I even had my wedding reception there.
😀😀Great Video UA. That Steak looks Real Real Pink inside...I Prefer My Steaks Little Well Done. Don't Get me wrong about the Steak it's self. The Steak looks Great!!
Well done? I’m going to ask you politely yet firmly to leave.
You should have asked for more bleu cheese, I’m sure they’d be happy to accommodate you.
Another great review, UA. Harry Barberian was the first restauranteur in Toronto to serve high-quality char-grilled steaks; previously, Toronto steakhouses fried their steaks, then seared grill marks into the meat! When I lived in Toronto years ago, my work friends and I would make the rounds of the better Toronto steakhouses at that time: Barberian's, Hy's, Ruth's Chris, House of Chan, and my personal favorite, Senator Steakhouse (sadly closed in 2005); with its old-school waiters, private curtained booths, and adjacent jazz club, it was like dining in the 1950's. Like you, I found Barberian's disappointing, but it was close to where I worked and was quite a bit less expensive then, so I ate there more often than I otherwise would have. It seems terribly overpriced now. There are many better choices in Toronto currently.
Awesome video UA!!! 🔥🔥🔥
As a Canadian hearing the price differences, my brain went into 1986’s Platoon’s cover art stance
Vintage chop house and tavern in Calgary Alberta.....Chefs kiss. It's a great steakhouse to try in whenever you are on the westside of 🇨🇦.
You have to go to Gibby’s in Montreal. Best ever
Thanks for the rec! I'll definitely try it when I go to Montreal next time!
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Zorros is worth trying too! Barbarians is still my favorite though
I lived in Toronto all my life and never tried this steakhouse, hopefully someday
Well said about the iced relish dish - thanks for sharing!
You play Diablo !
Greetings from the UK another great video
Try some Salad cream which we get in Ireland on your salad it's amazing
Yum on the salad cream. Now that I’m an expat I have to order it online, along with golden syrup, mustard. I’ve tried making it and have come close, but not really the same. Cheers!
Thanks for your review. I was surprised when you were listing it as one of the best steakhouses in Canada. It barely made the top ten in Toronto let alone Canada. In Toronto I would go to Jacob and Company, Hy's or Black+Blue steak houses before going to Barbarian's. For the best steakhouse's in Canada you must go to either Calgary or Montreal.
The steak was broiled from above, the grill marks on the other side are caused by the steak being on a grill, with the ambient heat cooking the steak like an oven.
It's a wood fire grill
I think this is my first time seeing ice on veggies like that on this channel
To be fair.. the guy did ask if you wanted the horse radish on the side.. He would have put it on top of the steak if you would have asked.. just a thought.. Great Review!
So iconic that no one outside of Toronto has ever heard of it, and when I asked former Torontonians about it, their recollection is that its far from iconic or even good. lol
Next time try Peter’s Fine Dining in Markham
Oh man. Welcome to T.O. BlueBlood Steakhouse in Casa Loma…that is pretty unique.
Another great steak house.
I htink the best appetizers is the pulled lobster, well worth to order.
Totally agree, the best dish there
Prices in CDN at 5:19. I live an hour outside of Toronto. Those prices are high compared to my local steak houses. Barberian's menu prices may be due to rents and other costs of doing business in Toronto
Bang for Buck...your still not beating Kegs top sirloin in Toronto. And the twice baked potato is fantastic
Been to many of em in Toronto and many south of the border and in Europe; best I've ever had!
New subscriber here 👍🏻 I noticed you haven’t done Fogo de Chao yet; would like to see a review someday… it’s a goto spot for me for a special occasion ; quick tip ….lunchtime is a a pretty good deal for the “Churrasco experience “
Chillingham's Steak in Westerly RI just opened and will soon to be the best steakhouse in the state if you end up in RI it a place to check out for sure.
Harbour 60 and Bluebloods are my favs
Hey UA. Nice review, details as always. Sorry it didn’t hold up to the hype. They’re not all 10s buddy as you know. Thanks. 🤜🏽🤛🏽
No worries! That's why I make these reviews so we can all see (based on my taste of course) which places hold up to their reputation and which places less so
the dude that looks like Shakespeare from the menu photo is Samuel De Champlain. the guy who founded Quebec
Welcome to Toronto UA...The Keg is actually a very good value steak house in my humble opinion. Less than half the price of Barbarians.
The Keg Prime Rib Steak is $64, just had it last night
Barbarians is my go to for Steak and Ribs !! Harbor 60 is very good !!
Snails are a no-go as they are Mollusks - same family as Clams. Whenever I go to Toronto I only eat Chinese Food, never had steak there. Aww, it's not the first time you reviewed a steakhouse and a dry aged steak tasted like a wet aged steak.
Love your stuff- im a big steak fan so this is fun
HammerDin or BowZon along with Ice Sorc. D2 fun times for sure!!
I went to Barberian when i was in Toronto and found a discounted gift card for it in the Costco in the city... Needless to say it's stale and for sure seen better days... We were the only ones there too and it wasn't that late...
UA! great video.
Thank you!
@@uaeatsYou shoulda complained, they wouldn't prolly charged ! You gotta b more assertive! Either send it back or get a "rain check" for a complimentary meal down the road!
Where did you get the info that Barbarian was the most iconic steak place in Canada! You know there are a lot of liars in Canada UA! We may have kicked your ass in 1812, but if we could lied our way outs that battle we woulda! LoL!@@uaeats
You can book the basement wine cellar. Had a great dinner there.
Got to eat there for my 16th birthday❤ in 1988 lol . Now as a single mom not living into Toronto I wouldn’t pay that much but if someone was treating me…sure😂