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
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 $2 after 5:30pm upon validation at the restaurant and is accessible off Scott Street, one block east of Yonge.
· LES HORS D’ŒUVRES ·
BIFF’S SOUPE DU JOUR 11
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP 12
TRUFFLED GREEN SALAD 13
black truffle vinaigrette, radish, Parmigiano-Reggiano
SALADE CÉSAR 15
romaine, maple bacon, garlic Parmigiano-Reggiano croûtons
OCTOPUS & CHORIZO SALAD 18
kale, fingerling potatoes, romesco sauce, olives, toasted almonds
ARTICHOKE & MUSHROOM TART16
farmhouse onion, blue cheese, fines herbes
STEAK TARTARE 17 / 27
mustard, pickles, crisp baguette
ESCARGOTS EN PERSILLADE 18
almonds, pickled mushrooms, grilled focaccia
SMOKED FOGO ISLAND COD BEIGNETS16
crème fraîche, cornichon, capers
FOIE GRAS DU JOUR 25
Chef ’s daily inspiration
· L’ACCOMPAGNEMENT ·
FRITES 9
with rouille
SAUTÉED WILD MUSHROOMS 11
LÉGUMES DU JOUR 7
POMMES ALIGOT 9
· LES ENTRÉES ·
OCEAN PERCH FISH FRY 30
cauliflower, green bean amandine, beurre noisette
SEAFOOD BOURRIDE32
shrimp, scallop, octopus, tuna, leek, pepper, zucchini
MOULES FRITES 24
steamed mussels, white wine cream, celery
LAMB TAGINE & MERGUEZ37
spiced couscous, pistachios, date jus, ras el hanout yoghurt
ROASTED HERITAGE HALF CHICKEN 32
truffled potato, spring onion, sauce albuféra
GNOCCHI PARISIENNE24
Gruyère, roasted mushrooms, white wine
’NDUJA SPAGHETTI25
green olives, fennel, rapini, Syrah tomato sauce
STEAK FRITES
with seasonal vegetables & frites
7oz flat iron 29
6oz beef tenderloin 37
GRILLED CALF’S LIVER 29
garlic Yukon Gold mash, crispy bacon, French onion jus
HERB-CRUSTED TROUT 31
vegetables à la barigoule, farmhouse bacon, sauce verte
DUCK CONFIT 30
pommes de terre à la Lyonnaise, broccoli, farmhouse bacon, sherry-glazed mushrooms
BEEF BOURGUIGNON 37
Northern Woods mushrooms, pommes aligot, red wine jus
· POUR LA TABLE ·
BABY COLDWATER SHRIMP COCKTAIL 15
avocado, lime, jicama
FRIED SMELTS 11
with fennel aïoli
FROGS’ LEGS 16
crystal fried vegetables
CRISPY PIGS’ EARS 9
parsley, pickles
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT 15
with cornichons
BAKED CAMEMBERT WHEEL36
crusty bread, fruit preserve
PLATEAU DE CHARCUTERIE 18/26
CHARCUTERIE & FROMAGE 38
PLATEAUX DE
· FRUITS DE MER ·
oysters, shrimp cocktail, 49
mussels, octopus, ceviche
Chef ’s additions
· BIFF’S FIXE ·
3 COURSES FOR $42.95
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
TRUFFLED GREEN SALAD
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
SALADE CÉSAR
ROASTED HERITAGE HALF CHICKEN
TOURTIÈRE
GNOCCHI PARISIENNE
DUCK CONFIT
HERB-CRUSTED TROUT
ICE CREAMS & SORBETS
ROASTED PARSNIP SABAYON
CLAFOUTIS
· LES HORS D’ŒUVRES ·
BIFF’S SOUPE DU JOUR 11
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP 12
TRUFFLED GREEN SALAD 13
black truffle vinaigrette, radish, Parmigiano-Reggiano
SALADE CÉSAR 15
romaine, maple bacon, garlic Parmigiano-Reggiano croûtons
STEAK TARTARE 17 / 27
mustard, pickles, crisp baguette
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT 15
with cornichons
ARTICHOKE & MUSHROOM TART16
farmhouse onion, blue cheese, fines herbes
SMOKED FOGO ISLAND COD BEIGNET16
rouille, capers, cornichon
· 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 ·
TOURTIÈRE28
black pepper ketchup, piccalilli vegetables
GRILLED CALF’S LIVER 29
garlic Yukon Gold mash, crispy bacon, French onion jus
PORK SCHNITZEL 28
choucroute, buttered new potatoes, sauce charcutière
FRENCH PLOUGHMAN’S PLATTER 22
housemade sausage, terrine, cheese, O&B Artisan bread, egg, mustard
CHEF’S SALAD 19
jambon de Paris, Biff’s pickles, fingerling potatoes, house charcuterie, Brie croûtons
GNOCCHI PARISIENNE24
Gruyère, roasted mushrooms, white wine
STEAK FRITES
with seasonal vegetables & frites
7oz flat iron 29
6oz beef tenderloin 37
· FRUITS DE MER ·
OCTOPUS & CHORIZO SALAD 21
kale, fingerling potatoes, romesco sauce, olives, toasted almonds
MOULES FRITES 23
steamed mussels, white wine cream, celery
OCEAN PERCH FISH FRY 30
cauliflower, green bean amandine, beurre noisette
ALBACORE TUNA NIÇOISE 28
greens, haricots verts, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, hard-boiled egg
· LES ŒUFS ·
OEUFS EN COCOTTE 19
seasonal vegetables, grilled bread
QUICHE LORRAINE 17
bacon, leeks, Gruyère, green salad
· BIFF’S FIXE ·
$22.95
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
CLAFOUTIS 11
almonds, vanilla ice cream
· SÉLECTION DE FROMAGES ·
O&B Artisan fruit & nut loaf, raw honey9/20g
· COCKTAILS ·
Violette Hill Mob13
Beefeater gin, grapefruit & orange juice, crème de violette float, edible flowers
Napoleon’s Pears14
Macieira Royal Spirit brandy, pear nectar, lemon, simple syrup, egg white
Pêche de Pedro14
Sauza tequila, housemade smoked Niagara peach syrup, grapefruit, Dillon’s peach bitters
Ginger Rogers14
Havana Club 7 year rum, apple cider, Jamaican ginger beer, lime
Fig Roll14
housemade fig-infused vodka, Amaro Averna, Earl Grey tea syrup, apricot nectar, Dillon’s peach bitters
Depardieu’s Fall Warmer12
Jim Beam bourbon, warm chia tea, Chantilly French cream, nutmeg, cappuccino foam
· Bites ·
available from 2:30pm to close
BAKED CAMEMBERT 36
crusty bread, fruit preserve
CRISPY FROGS’ LEGS 16
with crystal fried vegetables
SAUSAGE DU JOUR 12
with Biff’s mustard
CRISPY PIGS’ EARS 9
parsley, pickles
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT 15
with cornichons
FRITES 9
with rouille dip
PLATEAU DE CHARCUTERIE 18/26
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP 12
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 AFTER 4PM ·
$1 oysters on the half shell, available every Wednesday
and Saturday with purchase of any bottle of wine, while quantities last
· 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 – 2016 Canti ‘Millesimato’12
Prosecco, Veneto, IT
Champagne – N.V. G.H. Mumm29
Cordon Rouge Brut, FR
CANADIAN WHITE (6oz/9oz/Carafe)
Chardonnay – 2015 Cave Spring ‘Jump’,12/18/32
Niagara, ON
Riesling – 2016 Cave Spring ‘Canoe’,12/18/32
Niagara, ON
Chardonnay – 2017 Creekside Estate Winery,14/21/38
Niagara, ON
BISTRO WHITE
Pinot Grigio – 2016 Villa Sandi,13/19,5/35
Veneto, IT
Sauvignon Blanc – 2017 Brancott Estate,14/21/38
Marlborough, NZ
Vinho Verde – 2015 Maria Papoila,14/21/38
‘Eschola’,PT
Chardonnay – 2016 Hayes Valley,17/26/45
Montrerea, CA
FRENCH CLASSIC
Viognier – 2016 Le Paradou14/21/38
Chablis – 2016 Domaine Laroche19/28/50
‘Saint Martin’
Sancerre – 2016 Domaine Cherrier20/30/55
ROSÉ
Cabernet Franc/Pinot Noir – 2016 Tawse12/18/32
Niagara, ON
Cabernet Sauvignon – 2017 Raimat Rosada 13/19,5/35
Penedes, ES
Barbera – 2016 Josh Cellars 14/21/38
Inland Valleys, CA
Cinsault – 2017 Le Paradou 14/21/38
Languedoc, FR
GSM – 2016 Mas Carlot 15/22,5/40
Côtes du Rhône, CA
CANADIAN RED
Biff’s Juicy Red – 2016 Cave Spring,12/18/32
Niagara, ON
Gamay Noir – 2016 Angels Gate,13/19,5/37
Niagara, ON
Syrah – 2016 Creekside Estate Winery,14/21/38
Niagara, ON
Pinot Noir – 2013 Tawse, Niagara, ON16/24/42
BISTRO RED
Chianti DOCG – 2016 Charlie’s Burgers,14/21/38
Tuscany, IT
Malbec – 2014 Esquinas, Argento,15/22,5/40
Mendoza, AR
Cabernet Sauvignon – 2014 Kenwood,19,5/29,5/52
Sonoma County, CA
