· NEW & NOTABLE ·
Summerlicious
Book now for a three-course prix fixe lunch or dinner from Aug 12-28!
Patio open
Join us on our sunny streetside terrace for classic French fare and wine
$2 Oysters
Join us for $2 oysters every Tuesday to Saturday with the purchase of a bottle of wine. Available while supplies last.
Happy Hour
Swing by from 4-6pm, and sip on our $12 “Biff’s Favourites” cocktails!
Takeout & Delivery
Place your takeout or delivery order online!
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 ·
Summerlicious
Book now for a three-course prix fixe lunch or dinner from Aug 12-28!
Patio open
Join us on our sunny streetside terrace for classic French fare and wine
$2 Oysters
Join us for $2 oysters every Tuesday to Saturday with the purchase of a bottle of wine. Available while supplies last.
Happy Hour
Swing by from 4-6pm, and sip on our $12 “Biff’s Favourites” cocktails!
Takeout & Delivery
Place your takeout or delivery order online!
Modern
French
Bistro
· MENUS ·
Takeout &
Delivery
Please note that during Summerlicious (Aug 12–28), we will be offering a slightly reduced à la carte menu.
Summerlicious
available from Aug 12–28
· Lunch ·
41 per person
choice of starter, main & dessert
(excludes tax & gratuity)
Provençal Salad (V)
crisp greens, green olives, sun-dried tomato, Parmesan, dill dressing
or
Chilled Watercress & Sweet Pea Soup (V)
crushed peas, mint yoghurt, olive oil
or
Terrine de Campagne
pork, pistachio, Biff’s mustard, frisée, toast
–
Poached Arctic Char
chive beurre blanc, turnip, spinach
or
Citrus Honey Glazed Chicken
grilled greens, smashed fingerling potato, smoked mustard aïoli
or
Broccoli & Emmental Quiche (V)
radish, Parmesan & baby gem salad
–
Crème Caramel (V)
fresh blueberries, milk crumble
or
Cherry Clafoutis (V)
Niagara cherries, whipped crème fraîche
or
Pot au Chocolat (V)
frozen raspberry, white chocolate Chantilly
· feature drinks ·
MADEMOISELLE BORDEAUX 13
Maker’s Mark bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, lemon, pineapple, mint-cacao nib tea, Angostura
LA PARISIENNE 13
Suntory Roku gin, Lillet Blanc, basil, grapefruit, soda
SOLEIL TROPICAL (non-alc) 10
HP Juniper Classic gin (0.5% ABV), peach, pomegranate, lemon, orange, soda
ROSÉ (5oz/8oz/Btl)
ROSÉ – Henry of Pelham, Niagara, ON 11/14/55
RED WINE (5oz/8oz/Btl)
PINOT NOIR – Henry of Pelham, Niagara, ON 11/14/55
BEER (16oz)
Lost Craft ‘Revivale’ Lager IPA8
High Park Brewery ‘New Friends’ IPA8
· Dinner ·
55 per person
choice of starter, main & dessert
(excludes tax & gratuity)
Heirloom Tomato Tart (V)
Comté, fine herbs, puff pastry
or
Chilled Watercress & Sweet Pea Soup
poached cold water prawns, mint yoghurt, olive oil
or
Terrine de Campagne
pork, pistachio, Biff’s mustard, frisée, toast
–
Poached Arctic Char
mussels, turnip, spinach, chive beurre blanc
or
Roast Ontario Lamb
grilled greens, smashed potato, smoked mustard aïoli
or
Grilled Pork Chop
corn & summer squash fricassée, ginger scallion sauce
or
Provençal Ratatouille (V)
saffron couscous, niçoise olives, tomato concassé
–
Crème Caramel (V)
fresh blueberries, milk crumble
or
Cherry Clafoutis (V)
Niagara cherries, whipped crème fraîche
or
Pot au Chocolat (V)
frozen raspberry, white chocolate Chantilly
· LES HORS D’ŒUVRES ·
SOUPE À L’OIGNON 18
French onion soup, baguette, Gruyère
CRÈME DE CHAMPIGNONS 14
cream of mushroom soup
SALADE CÉSAR 17
romaine, bacon, Parmesan, niçoise olives, baguette croûtons, anchovy dressing
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT 15
Biff ‘s mustard, pickles, grilled sourdough
ESCARGOT DE BOURGOGNE 21
almonds, vermouth, herbed garlic butter, lemon, pain au lait
TRUFFLED BAKED BRIE 21
phyllo-wrapped Brie, tomato fondue, crisps
STEAK TARTARE 21
traditional garnishes, grilled sourdough
· LES DESSERTS ·
LEMON TARTE12
crème fraîche
CRÈME BRÛLÉE12
rye shortbread cookie
BASQUE CHEESECAKE12
blueberry compote
OPERA CAKE12
joconde sponge cake, coffee buttercream, hazelnut ganache
· LES ENTRÉES ·
COQ AU VIN38
braised chicken, bacon lardons, onion, green beans, pommes purée, red wine sauce
CANARD38
duck breast, asparagus, pommes Anna, prune Armagnac jus
BURGER DE BŒUF24
peppercorn relish, Comté, caramelized onions, frites
QUICHE LORRAINE 21
bacon, leeks, Emmental, green salad
PÂTES24
tagliatelle, summer vegetables, cured egg yolk, gremoulata
Moules À LA PROVENÇALE 22
mussels, garlic, tomato, wine, baguette
NIÇOISE SALAD32
tuna, hen’s egg, anchovies, haricots verts, tomato, olives, field greens
TRUITE AMANDINE 34
trout, wilted spinach, brown butter almond sauce
LOUP DE MER 42
grilled seabass, piperade, watercress salad, lemon
· STEAK FRITES ·
with haricots verts, frites & Béarnaise sauce
8OZ CONTRE-FILET 40
striploin
6OZ FILET DE BŒUF 50
beef tenderloin
MOST ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOUT
· L’ACCOMPAGNEMENT ·
PAIN 7
Brodflour sourdough with cultured butter
FRITES 10
MASHED POTATOES 10
ROASTED MUSHROOMS 12
CHARRED BROCCOLINI 12
· BIFF’S FIXE ·
choice of app, main & dessert 58,00
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
or
SALADE CÉSAR
–
TRUITE AMANDINE
or
COQ AU VIN
–
LEMON TART
· LES HORS D’ŒUVRES ·
SOUPE À L’OIGNON 18
French onion soup, baguette, Gruyère
CRÈME DE CHAMPIGNONS 14
cream of mushroom soup
SALADE CÉSAR 17
romaine, bacon, Parmesan, niçoise olives, baguette croûtons, anchovy dressing
ASPARAGUS SALAD 17
shaved asparagus, bitter greens, pine nuts, sherry vinaigre
STEAK TARTARE 21
traditional garnishes, grilled sourdough
SHRIMP COCKTAIL 22
cocktail sauce, lemon
SEARED FOIE GRAS 28
buckwheat scone, pickled rhubarb jus
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT 15
Biff ‘s mustard, pickles, grilled sourdough
ESCARGOT DE BOURGOGNE 21
almonds, vermouth, herbed garlic butter, lemon, pain au lait
GRILLED ASPARAGUS 21
gribiche, mussels escabeche, Espelette oil, brioche
RIS DE VEAU 18
pan-roasted sweetbreads, parsley, pommes purée, caper jus
TRUITE 21
smoked trout, dill crème fraîche, preserved lemon vinagrette, apple & kohlrabi salad
OYSTERS 6pc 19 / 12pc 35
lemon, horseradish, red wine mignonette
TRUFFLED BAKED BRIE 21
phyllo-wrapped Brie, tomato fondue, crisps
CHARCUTERIE & FROMAGES 28
selection of housemade charcuterie, Quebec & French cheeses, crisps, mustard & pickles
· LES ENTRÉES ·
COQ AU VIN38
braised chicken, bacon lardons, onion, green beans, pommes purée, red wine sauce
NIÇOISE SALAD32
tuna, hen’s egg, anchovies, haricots verts, tomato, olives, field greens
TRUITE AMANDINE 34
trout, wilted spinach, brown butter almond sauce
LOUP DE MER 42
grilled seabass, piperade, watercress salad, lemon
CANARD38
duck breast, asparagus, pommes Anna, prune Armagnac jus
Moules À LA PROVENÇALE 22
mussels, garlic, tomato, wine, baguette
BŒUF BOURGUIGNON42
braised beef, broccolini, cipollini, bacon, mushroom, pomme purée
PÂTES24
tagliatelle, summer vegetables, cured egg yolk, gremoulata
BURGER DE BŒUF24
green peppercorn relish, caramelized onions, Comté, frites
CÔTE DE PORC30
pork chop, spätzle, grilled cucumbers, herb oil, mustard jus
CROUPE D’AGNEAU32
lamb sirloin, fava fricassée, romesco, fennel & watercress salads
GNOCCHI PARISIENNE26
broccolini, cheddar Mornay sauce
SOLE & PETIT POIS À LA FRANÇAISE30
Pacific sole, sweet peas, bacon, iceberg lettuce, beurre monté
· STEAK FRITES ·
with haricots verts, frites & Béarnaise sauce
8OZ CONTRE-FILET 40
striploin
6OZ FILET DE BŒUF 50
beef tenderloin
MOST ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOUT
· L’ACCOMPAGNEMENT ·
PAIN 7
Brodflour sourdough with cultured butter
FRITES 10
MASHED POTATOES 10
ROASTED MUSHROOMS 12
CHARRED BROCCOLINI 12
· LES DESSERTS ·
LEMON TARTE12
crème fraîche
CRÈME BRÛLÉE12
shortbread cookie
BASQUE CHEESECAKE12
blueberry compote
OPERA CAKE12
joconde sponge cake, coffee buttercream, hazelnut ganache
ASSIETTE DE FROMAGES16
three French cheeses, whipped honey, baguette, spiced nuts
· BIFF’S FIXE ·
choice of app, main & dessert 58,00
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
or
SALADE CÉSAR
–
TRUITE AMANDINE
or
COQ AU VIN
–
LEMON TART
· WINES BY THE GLASS ·
SPARKLING (5oz/8oz/Carafe/Btl)
RIESLING BRUT – 2017 Cave Spring, Niagara, ON16/24/51/75
ROSÉ (5oz/8oz/Carafe/Btl)
GRENACHE/SYRAH – 2019 Maison Idiart ‘Provenence’, Languedoc, FR14/21/45/65
WHITE (5oz/8oz/Carafe/Btl)
SAUVIGNON BLANC – N.V. Maison Idiart, Languedoc, FR14/21/45/—
RIESLING – 2019 Charles Baker ‘B-Side’, Niagara, ON, FR16/24/51/75
SAUVIGNON BLANC – 2019 Château Haut-Grelot, Bordeaux, FR17/25/53/80
CHARDONNAY– 2020 The Introvert, CA, FR18/26/58/85
RED (5oz/8oz/Carafe/Btl)
SYRAH – N.V. Maison Idiart, Languedoc, FR14/21/45/—
CÔTES DU RHÔNE – 2020 Domaine du Séminaire, Côtes du Rhône, FR16/24/51/75
ROUGE – Notre Côté Sud Rouge, Languedoc, FR17/25/53/80
CABERNET SAUVIGNON – 2018 The Introvert, CA, FR18/26/58/85
CUVÉE PRESTIGE – 2014 Château Nicoleau , Côtes de Bourg, FR18/26/58/85
· STOCK YOUR CELLAR ·
Enjoy 50% off bottles of wine when you purchase them to take home. Please speak with your server for details.
· COCKTAILS ·
BIFF’S CLASSICS
THE FRENCH 17
Local Spirit Gin 7, lemon, bubbles
THE SIDECAR 17
Torres 10 year old brandy, orange liqueur, lemon
COSMOPOLITAN 17
Dillon’s Selby vodka, elderflower liqueur, Lillet Blanc, absinthe, lime, cranberry, pomegranate
THE CORPSE REVIVER #2 17
Tanqueray Sevilla Orange gin, triple sec, Lillet Blanc, absinthe, lemon
THE PAPER PLANE 18
Bulleit bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, lemon
DARK & STORMY 15
Goslings rum, ginger beer, lime
BEE’S KNEES 17
Dillon’s Selby pineapple honey gin, lemon
BIFF’S FAVOURITES
BRIGITTE BARDOT 18
Dejado tequila, orange liqueur, jalapeño, watermelon, lime
SOUS LE VENT 19
Dillon’s Selby cucumber gin, green Chartreuse, Lillet Blanc, Los Siete Misterios mezcal, cucumber, lime
ELDERFLOWER DAIQUIRI 17
El Dorado 3 year old rum, elderflower, Luxardo Maraschino, grapefruit, lemon
THE ESPRESSO MARTINI 17
Local Spirit Vodka 8, Kahlúa, orange liqueur, vanilla
THE CANOE SOUR 17
Dillon’s Canoe rye, lemon, egg white
PRINCESS À LA PÊCHE 17
Dillon’s Selby strawberry rhubarb vodka, Sauza Gold tequila, peach, sparkling wine
BIFF’S SPRITZ 17
strawberry & orange infused Aperol, house limoncello, bubbles
JOIN US FOR COCKTAIL HOUR
from 4–6pm enjoy $12 Biff’s Favourites cocktails
· TWO-DOLLAR OYSTERS ·
Tuesday from 2pm, Wednesday to Friday from 2pm–6pm and Saturday from 4pm with a purchase of a bottle of wine.
While supplies last.
· BEER ·
ON TAP (12oz/16oz)
Indie Alehouse ‘Instigator’ West Coast IPA 7/9,25
Lost Craft ‘Revivale’ Lager 7/9,25
Unibroue ‘Blanche De Chambly’ Witbier 8/10,50
BOTTLES & CANS
Collective Arts ‘Pina Colada’ Malt Tea7
Ace Hill Pilsner9,5
GoodLot ‘Bighead’ Amber Ale9,5
GoodLot Farmstead Ale9,5
Ace Hill Grapefruit Radler9,95
Collective Arts ‘Jam Up the Mash’ Dry Hopped Sour11
· Bites ·
available from Tues–Fri from 2:30pm–6pm
PAIN 7
Brodflour sourdough, housemade butter
BBQ NUTS 6
walnuts, peanuts
MIXED OLIVES 8
Castelfranco, Kalamata
FRITES 12
curry aïoli
PISSALADIÈRE 15
flatbread, caramelized onion, olives, anchovies
POMMES DAUPHINE 12
crisp potato puffs, jalapeño green goddess
ROASTED BONE MARROW 20
herb salad, sourdough
SHRIMP COCKTAIL 22
cocktail sauce, lemon
RIS DE VEAU 16
fried popcorn sweetbreads, romesco sauce
BROCHETTE 16
escargot & mushroom skewers
OREILLE DE COCHON 16
crispy pigs’ ears, fennel aïoli
FROMAGES 16
selection of cheeses
POUR LA TABLE
CHARCUTERIE & FROMAGES 28
selection of housemade charcuterie, Québec & French cheeses, crisps, mustard, pickles
FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS 21/36
half or full dozen
· TWO-DOLLAR OYSTERS ·
Available Tuesday from 2pm, Wednesday to Friday from 2pm–6pm and Saturday from 4pm with a purchase of a bottle of wine.
LOCATION & PARKING
Biff’s Bistro is located on 4 Front Street, just east of Yonge, opposite Meridian Hall. Parking is available on Front Street.
