Bienvenue
4 Front St. E.,
Toronto, ON M5E 1G4
French Fare 
Bistro Charm
1930’s Paris meets fresh London cool at Biff’s Bistro. At this modern French bistro, we invite you to experience a tribute to Old World cuisine, hospitality and style in the heart of downtown Toronto.
téléphone:
(416) 860-0086
· LES HORS D’ŒUVRES ·
BIFF’S SOUPE DU JOUR 10
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP 11
TRUFFLED GREEN SALAD 10
black truffle vinaigrette, radish, Parmigiano-Reggiano
SALADE CÉSAR 14
romaine, maple bacon, garlic Parmigiano-Reggiano croûtons
OCTOPUS & CHORIZO SALAD 18
kale, fingerling potatoes, romesco sauce, olives, toasted almonds
POACHED ONTARIO ASPARAGUS 17
Biff’s ham, Hollandaise, old cheddar
STEAK TARTARE 17 / 27
mustard, pickles, crisp baguette
ESCARGOTS EN PERSILLADE 15
almonds, pickled mushrooms, grilled focaccia
FOGO ISLAND COD BRANDADE 15
chips, gremolata, almonds
FOIE GRAS DU JOUR 22
Chef ’s daily inspiration
· L’ACCOMPAGNEMENT ·
FRITES 8
with rouille
SAUTÉED WILD MUSHROOMS 8
LÉGUMES DU JOUR 7
POMMES ALIGOT 9
· LES ENTRÉES ·
PORGY PROVENÇAL 29
tomato, fennel, onion, black olives
DUCK CONFIT 29
pommes de terre à la Lyonnaise, broccoli, farmhouse bacon, sherry-glazed mushrooms
MONKFISH 32
Bayonne ham wrapped, choucroute, split peas, carrot
MOULES FRITES 23
steamed mussels, pipérade, marinated olives, Basque sausage
ROASTED HALIBUT 36
potato butter, grilled leeks, flageolet bean ragoût
ROAST HALF CHICKEN 30
truffled potato, spring onion, sauce albuféra
WILD MUSHROOM DAUPHINOISE 22
arugula, goat cheese cream, farmhouse onions
CLAM & SQUID LINGUINE 23
‘nduja, oregano breadcrumbs, preserved lemon
STEAK FRITES
with seasonal vegetables & frites
7oz flat iron 29
6oz beef tenderloin 36
GRILLED CALF’S LIVER 26
garlic Yukon Gold mash, crispy bacon, French onion jus
HERB-CRUSTED TROUT 30
vegetables à la barigoule, farmhouse bacon, sauce verte
SMOKED LAMB RUMP 37
polenta, aubergine caviar, grilled fennel, jus gras
BEEF BOURGUIGNON 35
Northern Woods mushrooms, pommes aligot, red wine jus
· POUR LA TABLE ·
COLDWATER SHRIMP COCKTAIL 13
with brandy Marie Rose sauce
FRIED SMELTS 9
with fennel aïoli
FROGS’ LEGS 13
persillade butter, Espelette pepper, almonds
CRISPY PIGS’ EARS 8
parsley, pickles
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT 14
with cornichons
BAKED CAMEMBERT 36
crusty bread, fruit preserve
PLATEAU DE CHARCUTERIE 18/26
CHARCUTERIE & FROMAGE 38
PLATEAUX DE
· FRUITS DE MER ·
oysters, shrimp cocktail, 48
mussels, octopus, ceviche
Chef ’s additions
· BIFF’S FIXE ·
3 COURSES FOR $37.95
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
TRUFFLED GREEN SALAD
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
SALADE CÉSAR
ROAST HALF CHICKEN
BEEF BOURGUIGNON
WILD MUSHROOM DAUPHINOISE
DUCK CONFIT
HERB-CRUSTED TROUT
ICE CREAMS & SORBETS
ROASTED PARSNIP SABAYON
BABA AU RHUM
· LES HORS D’ŒUVRES ·
BIFF’S SOUPE DU JOUR 10
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP 11
TRUFFLED GREEN SALAD 10
black truffle vinaigrette, radish, Parmigiano-Reggiano
SALADE CÉSAR 14
romaine, maple bacon,
garlic Parmigiano-Reggiano croûtons
STEAK TARTARE 17 / 27
mustard, pickles, crisp baguette
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT 14
with cornichons
POACHED ONTARIO ASPARAGUS 17
Biff’s ham, Hollandaise, old cheddar
SMOKED SALMON 18
fromage blanc, caper berries, pumpernickel
· LES ENTRÉES ·
· LES SANDWICHES ·
CONFIT TOMATO TARTINE 19
fromage blanc, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano
CHICKEN CLUB 19
house bacon, harissa mayo
LAMB BURGER MERGUEZ 19
harissa-spiced lamb burger, red pepper chutney, rosemary brioche, frites
· SPÉCIALITÉS DE BISTRO ·
CHICKEN POT PIE 25
wild mushrooms, carrot confit, sauce Dijonnaise, duck fat crust
GRILLED CALF’S LIVER 26
garlic Yukon Gold mash, crispy bacon, French onion jus
PORK SCHNITZEL 26
choucroute, buttered new potatoes, sauce charcutière
FRENCH PLOUGHMAN’S PLATTER 21
housemade sausage, terrine, cheese, O&B Artisan bread, egg, mustard
CHEF’S SALAD 18
jambon de Paris, Biff’s pickles, fingerling potatoes, house charcuterie, Brie croûtons
WILD MUSHROOM DAUPHINOISE 22
arugula, goat cheese cream, farmhouse onions
STEAK FRITES
with seasonal vegetables & frites
7oz flat iron 29
6oz beef tenderloin 36
· FRUITS DE MER ·
OCTOPUS & CHORIZO SALAD 21
kale, fingerling potatoes, romesco sauce, olives, toasted almonds
MOULES FRITES 23
steamed mussels, pipérade, marinated olives, Basque sausage
PORGY PROVENÇAL 29
tomato, fennel, onion, black olives
ALBACORE TUNA NIÇOISE 26
greens, haricots verts, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, hard-boiled egg
· LES ŒUFS ·
OEUFS EN COCOTTE 19
seasonal vegetables, truffled radish salad
QUICHE LORRAINE 18
bacon, leeks, Gruyère, green salad
· BIFF’S FIXE ·
$19.95
combination lunch plate with choice of soup & main
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
BIFF’S SOUPE DU JOUR
CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH
CHEF’S SALAD
OEUFS EN COCOTTE
· LES DESSERTS ·
· Indulge ·
Basket of à la Minute Baked Madeleines 9
Artisanal Ice Creams & Sorbets 9
Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée 11
Chocolate Cake 11
peanut butter mousse, toffee sauce
ROASTED PARSNIP SABAYON 11
fresh & preserved fruits
Baba Au Rhum 11
vanilla whipped cream, allspice & rum syrup
· SÉLECTION DE FROMAGES ·
O&B Artisan fruit & nut loaf, raw honey7/20g
· COCKTAILS ·
Provençal Spritzer13
Giffard crème de violette, Lillet, Prosecco, pear, blackberry-thyme syrup, soda
Paradiso13
Havana Club Añejo 7 Year rum, Amaro Montenegro, fresh passion fruit juice, lime, lavender bitters
The Parisian Underground16
Tanqueray gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, pastis wash, earl grey simple syrup, lemon, egg white, grapefruit bitters
Strawberry Blonde13
Ungava gin, Lillet Blanc, strawberry syrup, lemon, fennel bitters, tonic
Orient Express12
Absolut vodka, Dolin dry vermouth, sencha kaffir lime leaf syrup, lime
French Margarita15
Olmeca Altos tequila, Chambord liqueur, Cointreau, pineapple juice
· Biff’s Bar ·
available daily from 2:30 to 5:00pm
· LES HORS D’ŒUVRES ·
BIFF’S SOUPE DU JOUR 10
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP 11
FRITES 8
with rouille
COLDWATER SHRIMP COCKTAIL 13
with brandy Marie Rose sauce
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT 14
with cornichons
STEAK TARTARE 17
mustard, pickles, crisp baguette
· LES SALADES ·
TRUFFLED GREEN SALAD10
black truffle vinaigrette, radish, Parmigiano-Reggiano
SALADE CÉSAR14
romaine, maple bacon, garlic Parmigiano-Reggiano croûtons
OCTOPUS & CHORIZO SALAD21
kale, fingerling potatoes, romesco sauce, olives, toasted almonds
· SPÉCIALITÉS DE BISTRO ·
CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH 19
house bacon, harissa mayo
STEAK FRITES 29
7oz flat iron steak, seasonal vegetables, frites
· CHARCUTERIE ·
PLATEAU DE CHARCUTERIE 18 / 26
CHARCUTERIE & FROMAGES 38
· B’OYSTEROUS OYSTERS ·
oysters on the half shell, available daily after 5pm
while quantities last
each 2
· BRANDY ·
COGNAC
V.S. Courvoisier9
V.S. Martell11
V.S.O.P. Courvoisier15
V.S.O.P. Hine Rare19
V.S.O.P. Martell19
X.O. Courvoisier35
ARMAGNAC
Château de Laubade V.S. Bas Armagnac8
CALVADOS
Boulard Pays d’Auge9
· WINES BY THE GLASS ·
SPARKLING (5oz)
Glera – 2015 Canti ‘Millesimato’12
Prosecco, Veneto, IT
Champagne – N.V. Perrier-Jouët30
Grand Brut, FR
CANADIAN WHITE (6oz/9oz/Carafe)
Chardonnay – 2015 Cave Spring ‘Jump’,12/18/32
Niagara, ON
Riesling – 2015 Cave Spring ‘Canoe’,12/18/32
Niagara, ON
BISTRO WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc – 2016 Franschhoek 14/21/37
Cellar, ZA
Chardonnay – 2015 McManis,17/26/45
River Junction, CA
FRENCH CLASSIC – WHITE
Gascogne – 2015 Boutinot10/15/27
‘Cuvée Jean-Paul’
Viognier – 2015 Jean-Luc Colombo15,75/24/42
Chablis – 2014 Domaine Laroche18,75/28/50
‘Saint Martin’
Sancerre – 2016 Domaine Cherrier20/30/55
ROSÉ
2015 Hidden Bench ‘Nocturn Rosé’,14,5/22/39
Beamsville Bench, ON
CANADIAN RED
Biff’s Juicy Red – 2015 Cave Spring,12/18/32
Niagara, ON
Pinot Noir – 2013 Tawse, Niagara, ON15,75/24/42
Merlot – 2014 Mission Hill ‘Reserve’,16/24/43
Okanagan Valley, BC
Cabernet Franc – 2013 Grange of18,75/29/50
Prince Edward, PEC, ON
BISTRO RED
Cannonau – 2015 Zanatta ‘Salana’,14/21/37
Sardegna, IT
Malbec – 2014 Esquinas, Argento,15/22,5/40
Mendoza, AR
Cabernet Sauvignon – 2013 Murphy19,5/29,5/52
Goode, Sonoma County, CA
FRENCH CLASSIC – RED
Syrah – 2015 Anne de Joyeuse ‘Camas’13/19,5/34
Ventoux – 2013 Domaine des Anges15/23/40
Cabernet/Syrah – 2016 Domaine Cavalier15/23/40
· Bar Bites ·
available from 2:30pm to close
BAKED CAMEMBERT 36
crusty bread, fruit preserve
CRISPY FROGS’ LEGS 13
persillade butter, Espelette pepper
SAUSAGE DU JOUR 12
with Biff’s mustard
CRISPY PIGS’ EARS 8
parsley, pickles
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT 14
with cornichons
FRITES 8
with rouille dip
