· NEW & NOTABLE ·
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 ·
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
MENUS
· 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 BRIE 21
truffled Brie mousse, watercress salad, caper vinaigrette, lavash
STEAK TARTARE 21
traditional garnishes, grilled sourdough
· LES DESSERTS ·
LEMON TARTE12
crème fraîche
CRÈME BRÛLÉE12
rye shortbread cookie
BASQUE CHEESECAKE12
rhubarb 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, sauce au poivre, onions, frites
QUICHE LORRAINE 21
bacon, leeks, Emmental, green salad
PÂTES24
tagliatelle, spring 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 BRIE 21
truffled Brie mousse, watercress salad, caper vinaigrette
CHARCUTERIE & FROMAGES 28
selection of housemade charcuterie, Quebec & French cheeses, crisps, mustard & pickles
TERRINE DU JOURMP
· 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, spring vegetables, cured egg yolk, gremoulata
BURGER DE BŒUF24
green peppercorn relish, caramelized onions, Comté, sauce au poivre, frites
PORC30
braised pork, spelt 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
rhubarb compote
OPERA CAKE12
joconde sponge cake, coffee buttercream, hazelnut ganache
ASSIETTE DE FROMAGES16
three French cheeses, whipped honey, baguette, spiced walnuts
· 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 SIDECAR 17
Torres 10 year old brandy, triple sec, lemon juice
COSMOPOLITAN 17
Dillon’s Selby vodka & elderflower liqueur, Lillet Blanc, absinthe rinse, lime juice, fresh cranberry & pomegranate
THE CORPSE REVIVER 17
Tanqueray Sevilla Orange gin, triple sec, Lillet Blanc, absinthe rinse, citrus
THE PAPER PLANE 18
Bulleit bourbon, Aperol, amaro Nonino, citrus
BIFF’S FAVOURITES
DARK & STORMY 15
Goslings rum, ginger beer, lime juice
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
BEE’S KNEES 17
Dillon’s Selby pineapple honey gin, lemon
THE ESPRESSO MARTINI 17
the perfect pick-me-up, Dillon’s Selby vodka, Kahlúa, orange liqueur, vanilla
THE CANOE SOUR 17
Dillon’s Canoe rye, lemon juice, egg white
MADAME POMPADOUR 19
Torres 10 year old brandy, Boulard Calvados, pear, citrus, demerara syrup
BIFF’S SPARKLES
BIFF’S SPRITZ 17
strawberry & orange infused Aperol, house limoncello, soda, sparkling wine
MA PETITE MALIGNE 17
Grand Marnier, sparkling wine, grapefruit juice, sour cherry bitters
PRINCESS À LA PÊCHE 17
Dillon’s Selby strawberry rhubarb vodka, Sauza Gold tequila, peach, sparkling wine
THE FRENCH 75 17
Tanqueray No. 10 gin, sparkling wine, lemon
CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES 17
Dillon’s Selby berry bliss, Sartori spumante, lavender syrup
BEER SANGRIA 17
El Dorado 3 year old rum, Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc, peach & orange juice, seasonal fruit
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.
