· NEW & NOTABLE ·
Book your table for Winterlicious!
Join us from Jan 31 to Feb 13 for a three-course prix fixe.
Buck-a-shuck
Enjoy $1 oysters until January 30!
Happy Hour
Raise a glass to our weekday drink specials!
Half-Priced Bottles of Wine
Every Sunday and Wednesday evening!
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
· NEW & NOTABLE ·
Book your table for Winterlicious!
Join us from Jan 31 to Feb 13 for a three-course prix fixe.
Buck-a-shuck
Enjoy $1 oysters until January 30!
Happy Hour
Raise a glass to our weekday drink specials!
Half-Priced Bottles of Wine
Every Sunday and Wednesday evening!
LOCATION & PARKING
Biff’s Bistro is located on 4 Front Street, just east of Yonge, opposite the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. Underground parking is available at the 33 Yonge Street building for $2 after 5:30pm upon validation at the restaurant. The parking lot is located off Scott Street, north of Front Street.
Please note: We offer a slightly reduced à la carte menu on show nights and during Winterlicious (Jan 31–Feb 13). Thank you for your understanding!
· LES HORS D’ŒUVRES ·
SOUPE À L’OIGNON 14
French onion soup
CRÈME DE CHAMPIGNONS 12
cream of mushroom soup
SALADE TRUFFÉE 13
truffled green salad, black truffle vinaigrette, radish, Parmigiano-Reggiano
SALADE CÉSAR 15
romaine, maple bacon, garlic Parmigiano-Reggiano croûtons
POULPE & CHORIZO18
octopus & chorizo salad, kale, fingerling potatoes, romesco sauce, olives, toasted almonds
ARTICHAUT ET BLEU16
artichoke & blue cheese salad, farmhouse onion, blue cheese, fine herbs
STEAK TARTARE 17 / 27
mustard, pickles, crisp baguette
ESCARGOTS 18
garlic, parsley, almonds, pickled mushrooms, grilled focaccia
SAUMON FUMÉ16
smoked salmon, crème fraîche, cornichons, pumpernickel croûtons
FOIE GRAS POÊLÉ 26
seared foie gras, Niagara peach flapjack, peanut marzipan
· L’ACCOMPAGNEMENT ·
FRITES 9
with rouille
CHAMPIGNONS 11
POMMES ALIGOT 9
· LES ENTRÉES ·
GNOCCHI PARISIENNE24
pan-fried gnocchi, Gruyère, roasted mushrooms, white wine
BOURRIDE32
fish stew with shrimp, scallop, tuna, leek, zucchini
PASTA PROVENÇAL25
spaghetti, ‘nduja, fennel, rapini, Syrah tomato sauce
PERCHE29
ocean perch fish fry, cauliflower, green bean amandine, brown butter
MOULES FRITES 24
steamed mussels, served with fries, choice of white wine cream or curry sauce
AGNEAU38
braised lamb shoulder, spätzle, mint sauce, turnips
TOURTIÈRE24
meat pie, roasted root vegetables, white gravy
STEAK FRITES ET PLUS
with haricot verts & frites, choice of Béarnaise or peppercorn sauce
7oz paleron flat iron steak29
6oz filet de boeuf beef tenderloin37
thon blanc albacore tuna29
choux fleur au gratin cauliflower gratin21
côte de boeuf bone-in rib eye85
JARRET DE PORC30
crispy fried pork knuckle , choucroute, new potato, sauce charcutière
POULET RÔTI 32
roast heritage half chicken, truffled potato, sauce albuféra
FOIE DE VEAU 27
grilled calf’s liver, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, French onion jus
TRUITE32
slow-poached trout, new potato, mushrooms, shallot, crème fraîche sauce
CONFIT DE CANARD30
duck confit, Lyonnaise potatoes, broccoli, farmhouse bacon, sherry-glazed mushrooms
BOEUF BOURGUIGNON38
red wine braised beef, mushrooms, pommes aligot, jus
MERGUEZ BURGER19
harissa-spiced lamb, rosemary brioche, red pepper chutney
· PETITS PLATS ·
CREVETTE23
Peel & Eat shrimp, garlic white wine butter
ÉPERLAN11
fried smelts, fennel aïoli
CUISSES DE GRENOUILLE19
pan-fried frogs’ legs, ‘nduja aïoli
OREILLE DE COCHON9
crispy pigs’ ears, parsley, pickles
MOUSSE DE FOIE15
chicken liver parfait, Biff’s mustard, cornichons, crisp baguette
· POUR LA TABLE ·
CAMEMBERT18/32
baked Camembert, pickles, crusty bread, fruit preserve
PLATEAU DE CHARCUTERIE 18/26
CHARCUTERIE & FROMAGE 38
PLATEAU DE FRUITS DE MER65
oysters, cracked crab legs, shrimp, smoked salmon
· BIFF’S FIXE ·
3 COURSES FOR $45.95
CRÈME DE CHAMPIGNONS
SALADE VERTE TRUFFÉE
MOUSSE DE FOIE
POULET RÔTI
GNOCCHI PARISIENNE
CONFIT DE CANARD
TRUITE
CRUMBLE AUX POMMES
CRANBERRY CLAFOUTIS
· LES HORS D’ŒUVRES ·
SOUPE À L’OIGNON 14
French onion soup
CRÈME DE CHAMPIGNONS 12
cream of mushroom soup
SALADE TRUFFÉE13
truffled green salad, black truffle vinaigrette, radish, Parmigiano-Reggiano
SALADE CÉSAR 15
romaine, maple bacon, garlic Parmigiano-Reggiano croûtons
STEAK TARTARE 17 / 27
mustard, pickles, crisp baguette
MOUSSE DE FOIE15
chicken liver parfait, Biff’s mustard, cornichons, crisp baguette
· LES ENTRÉES ·
· FRUITS DE MER ·
MOULES FRITES 24
steamed mussels, served with fries, choice of white wine cream or curry sauce
POULPE & CHORIZO21
octopus & chorizo salad, kale, fingerling potatoes, romesco sauce, olives, toasted almonds
THON NIÇOISE29
seared albacore tuna, greens, green beans, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, hard-boiled egg
SALADE DE MORUE25
cod cobb salad, smoked Fogo Island cod, greens, new potatoes, avocado, bacon, hard-boiled egg
· LES SANDWICHES ·
served with green salad or fries
CROQUE MADAME20
ham, Gruyère, fried egg
CLUB SANDWICH19
chicken, house bacon, lettuce, oven-dried tomato, harissa mayo
SAUMON FUMÉ23
smoked salmon, pumpernickel, cream cheese, tarragon
MERGUEZ BURGER19
harissa-spiced lamb, rosemary brioche, red pepper chutney
BRIE BURGER21
ground short rib, caramelized onions, mushrooms, truffle crème fraîche
STEAK FRITES ET PLUS
with haricot verts & frites
7oz paleron flat iron steak29
6oz filet de boeuf beef tenderloin37
thon blanc albacore tuna29
choux fleur au gratin cauliflower gratin21
· SPÉCIALITÉS DE BISTRO ·
SALADE LYONNAISE AU POULET RÔTI19
roast chicken Lyonnaise salad, frisée, bacon, crème fraîche dressing
COQ AU VIN28
red wine braised chicken, spätzle, bacon lardons, mushrooms
FOIE DE VEAU27
grilled calf’s liver, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, onion jus
TOURTIÈRE24
meat pie, roasted root vegetables, white gravy
GNOCCHI PARISIENNE24
pan-fried gnocchi, Gruyère, roasted mushrooms, white wine
· LES ŒUFS ·
OMELETTE19
mushroom, Gruyère
add ham 6 add crab 12
QUICHE LORRAINE 17
bacon, leeks, Gruyère, green salad
OEUFS EN COCOTTE 19
baked eggs, broccoli, cheese, grilled bread
· BIFF’S FIXE ·
$29.95
combination lunch plate with choice of soup & main
CRÈME DE CHAMPIGNONS
MOUSSE DE FOIE
CLUB SANDWICH
THON NIÇOISE
POULPE & CHORIZO
· LES DESSERTS ·
· Indulge ·
GÂTEAU CHOCOLAT11
chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse, toffee sauce
CRUMBLE AUX POMMES 11
apple crumble, vanilla crème
CRANBERRY CLAFOUTIS 11
almonds, vanilla ice cream
CRÈME BRÛLÉE 11
MADELEINES 9
baked à la minute
GLACES ET SORBETS 9
· SÉLECTION DE FROMAGES ·
O&B Artisan fruit & nut loaf, raw honey9/20g
· COCKTAILS ·
Fleur dans la Fôret 15
rosemary-infused Dillon’s Dry 22 Unfiltered gin, Pama pomegranate liqueur, lime, Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic
Boisson d’Arlo15
apricot-infused Absolut vodka, Amaro Montenegro, fig syrup, blood orange
Je T’aime, Je T’aime16
El Dorado 3 year white rum sangria with rosé, raspberry purée, lemon juice, rosemary & lemon peel
Brise de Mer15
cardamom-infused Olmeca Altos tequila, fresh blackberries, orange liqueur, lemon juice, egg white
Flotte de Biff’s15
wildflower honey infused Jim Beam bourbon, lime juice, egg white, Idiart French Syrah float
Jour de Flemmardise 16
Johnnie Walker Red Label, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, agave syrup, spritz of 8 year Lagavulin
· Bites ·
available from 2:30pm to close
CAMEMBERT 18/32
baked Camembert, pickles, crusty bread, fruit preserve
CUISSES DE GRENOUILLE 19
pan-fried frogs’ legs, ‘nduja aïoli
SAUCISSE DU JOUR 12
daily sausage, Biff‘s mustard
OREILLE DE COCHON 9
crispy pigs’ ears, parsley, pickles
MOUSSE DE FOIE 15
chicken liver parfait, Biff’s mustard, cornichons, crisp baguette
FRITES 9
with rouille dip
PLATEAU DE CHARCUTERIE 18/26
CRÈME DE CHAMPIGNONS 12
cream of mushroom soup
STEAK TARTARE17
mustard, pickles, crisp baguette
SALADE CÉSAR15
romaine, maple bacon, garlic Parmigiano-Reggiano croûtons
STEAK FRITES29
7oz flat iron steak, seasonal vegetables, frites
· BUCK-A-SHUCK ·
Join us for $1 oysters every evening with the purchase of any bottle of wine, all August long!
· BRANDY ·
COGNAC 1oz/2oz
V.S. Courvoisier9/15
V.S. Martell11/19
V.S.O.P. Courvoisier15/25
V.S.O.P. Hine Rare18/29
X.O. Courvoisier35/61
ARMAGNAC
Château de Laubade V.S. Bas Armagnac9/15
CALVADOS
Boulard Pays d’Auge9
· WINES BY THE GLASS ·
ROSÉ
Pinot Noir/ Gamay – 2018 Henry of Pelham 13/19,5/38
‘Estate’, Niagara, ON
Cabernet Franc –2018 Cave Spring ‘Estate’, 15/22,5/44
Niagara, ON
Grenache/Syrah – 2017 Les-Églantiers, 16/24/48
Tavel, FR
Grenache/Syrah – 2018 Bieler Père & Fils, 16/24/48
Aie en Provence, FR
SPARKLING (5oz)
Glera – 2018 Canti ‘Millesimato’13
Prosecco, Veneto, IT
Champagne – N.V. Taittinger Brut, FR 29
CANADIAN WHITE (6oz/9oz/Carafe)
Chardonnay – 2016 Cave Spring ‘Jump’,12/18/32
Niagara, ON
Riesling – 2017 Cave Spring ‘Canoe’,12/18/32
Niagara, ON
BISTRO WHITE
Pinot Grigio – 2018 Villa Sandi,13/19,5/35
Veneto, IT
Sauvignon Blanc – 2018 Brancott 14/21/38
Estate, Marlborough, NZ
Chardonnay – 2017 Hayes Valley,17/26/45
Monterey, CA
FRENCH CLASSIC
Sauvignon Blanc – NV Nicolas Idiart 14/20/38
Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon – 2017 Saint Florin 17/25/48
Chablis – 2018 Domaine Laroche19/28/50
‘Saint Martin’
Sancerre – 2017 Domaine Cherrier20/30/55
CANADIAN RED
Biff’s Juicy Red – 2017 Cave Spring,12/18/32
Niagara, ON
Pinot Noir – 2017 Mission Hill Estate, BC16/24/44
BISTRO RED
Chianti DOCG – 2018 Charlie’s14/21/38
Burgers, Tuscany, IT
Malbec – 2016 Esquinas, Argento,15/22,5/40
Mendoza, AR
Cabernet Sauvignon – 2015 19,5/29,5/52
Kenwood, Sonoma County, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon – 2017 19,5/29,5/52
Substance, WA
FRENCH CLASSIC – RED
Syrah – NV Nicolas Idiart14/20/38
Merlot – 2016 Les Jamelles ‘Essentiel’16/24/42
Côtes du Rhône – 2017 Jean-Luc16/24/42
Colombo ‘Les Abeilles’
Bourgogne – 2016 Bouchard Père & Fils 18/27/48
· $28 Lunch ·
choice of app, main & dessert
(excludes tax & gratuity)
WARM BEEF SHORT RIB RILLETTES
Biff’s mustard & pickles, toasted sourdough
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
chives, Maître d’Hôtel butter
TRUFFLED GREEN SALAD
black truffle vinaigrette, radish, Parmigiano-Reggiano
WINTER LEEK & ALMOND TART
garlic Parmesan frangipane, aïoli
–
HERBES DE PROVENCE BURGER
beef & pork patty, Dijonnaise, arugula, frites
PAN-SEARED SALMON
saffron velouté, fennel, celery
CARAMELIZED ONION & APPLE GRILLED CHEESE
brie, red pepper chutney, frites
GNOCCHI PARISIENNE
Gruyère, roasted mushrooms, white wine
LE FRENCH MAC & CHEESE
toasted raclette, gremolata, sourdough crumb
–
CHOCOLATE CAKE
peanut butter mousse, caramel sauce
FRENCH CUSTARD TART
macerated strawberries, nutmeg
CHERRY CLAFOUTIS
vanilla crème, almonds
· $43 Dinner ·
choice of app, main & dessert
(excludes tax & gratuity)
TARRAGON & LEMON CRAB CAKE
remoulade, pickled onion & radicchio slaw
WINTER LEEK & ALMOND TART
garlic Parmesan frangipane, aïoli
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Gruyère, sourdough crouton
BLACK OLIVE PINWHEEL
Niçoise olive tapenade, toasted almonds, arugula
–
BEEF SHORT RIB & MUSHROOM POTAGE
confit garlic, pickled portobello
DIJON-BRAISED PORK SHOULDER
creamy polenta, sauce chasseur
WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST
plum chutney, truffled pommes dauphine
SALMON COULIBIAC
pickled egg, mushroom rice pilaf, dill sour cream
GNOCCHI PARISIENNE
Gruyère, roasted mushrooms, white wine
–
CHOCOLATE CAKE
peanut butter mousse, caramel sauce
FRENCH CUSTARD TART
macerated strawberries, nutmeg
CHERRY CLAFOUTIS
vanilla crème, almonds
