Sassafraz

4.7

3616 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 26 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

A beloved local landmark, Sassafraz has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary Canadian cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service for over two decades. Chef Geoff Webb's ever-evolving seasonal menu showcases our relationships with local farms and purveyors. Set in an array of Victorian rowhouses, Sassafraz has evolved through the decades to become a magical space in the heart of historic Yorkville. The iconic little house and its romantic interior make it one of the most stunning restaurants in Toronto.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
100 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6
Phone number
(416) 964-2222
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:45 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
10 Bellair Street, Bay and Cumberland, Avenue and Cumberland.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Geoff Webb

Popular dishes

Chef's Feature SoupCAD 11.00
Fennel & apple saladCAD 16.00
granny smith / frisée / spiced walnuts / gorgonzola / citrus vinaigrette
Lola rosa saladCAD 16.00
endive / plum / sweet & sour onion / orange lemon vinaigrette
Caesar salad CAD 16.00
romaine lettuce / caper garlic dressing / cured egg / white anchovies / croutons / Parmigiano

Soup & Salads Add Ons

add choice of:

AvocadoCAD 4.00
Giannone Farm Chicken SupremeCAD 12.00
Canadian Atlantic SalmonCAD 13.00

Small & Shared

Warm French BaguetteCAD 3.00
salted butter
Herbed FritesCAD 9.00
Dijon aioli
Spiced OlivesCAD 13.00
feta
Harissa HummusCAD 12.00
sesame flatbread
Tuna & shrimp cevicheCAD 23.00
lime cilantro aguachile / pomegranate / sweet potato / corn nuts / taro chips
Zucchini carpaccioCAD 14.00
sea buckthorn berries / pine nuts / cucamelon / borage flowers / tarragon
Mini Mac N' CheeseCAD 15.00
aged cheddar / mornay / truffle essence / panko crust
Ontario Beef TartareCAD 21.00
quail egg / house crisps / horseradish cream / manchego
Cured Meat BoardCAD 28.00
San Daniele prosciutto / chorizo / Bündnerfleisch
Canadian Cheese BoardCAD 29.00
Queen bee gouda / 10yr cheddar / La Sauvagine
Market selection of oysters CAD 29.00
fresh horseradish / cocktail sauce / shallot gin mignonette / per half dozen
Tomato bruschettaCAD 12.00
spelt sesame sourdough / basil
Spaghettini aglio e olio CAD 17.00
Sicilian anchovies / Calabrian chilies / parsley / lemon

Vegetarian Options

Grilled baby eggplantCAD 26.00
spicy tomato preserve / stracciatella / fried onions / crostini
Spaghetti squashCAD 26.00
Greek feta / cherry tomatoes / pumpkin seed / orzo / honey

Main Attractions

Canadian Atlantic SalmonCAD 32.00
tomato lemon broth / beluga lentils / swiss chard / fennel caper salsa
Village BurgerCAD 23.00
smoked cheddar / bourbon onion jam (choice of frites or salad)
Pistachio Crusted Itsumo Tuna SaladCAD 32.00
baby kale / pomegranate seeds / avocado / ginger honey vinaigrette
Giannone farm chicken supreme CAD 29.00
mushroom pearl barley / heirloom carrots / charred leeks / rosemary jus
Turkey breast sandwichCAD 22.00
ciabatta / watercress / red pepper jam / jalapeno havarti / crunchy mustard aioli (choice of frites or salad)
Branzino CAD 36.00
blistered concord grapes / rapini / parsley / lemon
Fish tacosCAD 21.00
jicama cabbage slaw / salsa roja / pico de gallo / lime creme
Bucatini all'amatricianaCAD 23.00
heritage breed guanciale / pecorino Romano / tomato preserve / basil / black pepper

Steak

Wellington County AAA Canadian beef, accompanied with sauteed rapini and chimichurri

TenderloinCAD 51.00
7oz
New York striploinCAD 47.00
10oz
RibeyeCAD 69.00
16oz

Vegetables & Sides

Parmigiano truffle friesCAD 12.00
fried Ontario Brussels sproutsCAD 11.00
caramelized onion / toasted pumpkin seeds / triple crunch Kozlix mustard
roasted fingerling potatoesCAD 12.00
sour cream / chives / heritage breed thick cut bacon
Cookstown's Greens golden beets CAD 12.00
gorgonzola cheese / roasted hazelnuts / baco noir vinegar
Blue Goose FarmsCAD 11.00
sauteed rapini / Calabrian chili / lemon
roast cremini mushroomsCAD 12.00
veal glaze / thyme

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate CakeCAD 13.00
vanilla ice cream / cherry compote
NY Style CheesecakeCAD 13.00
strawberry rhubarb compote
House Selection of Ice Creams and SorbetsCAD 11.00
Passionfruit panna cottaCAD 13.00
mango coulis / coconut
Lemon tartCAD 13.00
raspberry gel / meringue / rosemary

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling

Tawse Spark!, Beamsville Bench, OntarioCAD 17.00
6oz
Prosecco, Serenissima, Veneto, ItalyCAD 19.00
6oz
47 Anno Domini Bio Spumante Rosato, Veneto, ItalyCAD 19.00
6oz
Tarlant, Brut Reserve, Champagne, FranceCAD 29.00
6oz

Rosé

Tawse Rosé, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
Domaine La Grande Bauquiere 'La Belle Montagne', France
- 6ozCAD 19.00
- 9ozCAD 26.00
- BottleCAD 67.00
Frico Rosato, Tuscany, Italy

White

Riesling, Tawse, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada
Pinot Grigio, Geografico, delle Venezie DOC, Veneto, Italy
Chardonnay, Rodney Strong, California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneburn, Marlborough, New Zealand
Chardonnay, Domaine Bachelier Chablis, Burgundy, France

Red

Primitivo, Vigneti del Salento, 'I Muri', IGT Puglia, Italy
Sangiovese, Tenute Piccini, Chianti DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Tempranillo, Domino de Punctum 'Lobetia', La Mancha, Spain
Grenache Blend, Domaine du Séminaire, Rhône, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grayson Cellars, California
Delibori Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto
Nebbiolo, Tenuta di Martucino, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Cabernet-Merlot, Tawse, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Canada
Pinot Noir, Bachelder, Parfum, VQA Niagara Ontario

Draught Beer

17oz - $14

Peroni Italian Lager
Mill St. Organic Lager
Belgian Moon
Henderson's Best Amber Ale
Beau's Lug Tread
Steam Whistle Pilsner

Non Alcoholic Beer

325ml - $10

Heineken / 0.0
Becks / 0.0
Peroni / 0.0

Cocktails

French Sparkle (2.5oz)CAD 18.00
Lillet blanc / liqueur de violette / simple syrup / prosecco
Crimson Harvest (2oz) CAD 19.00
Malfy Limon & Rose Gins / rhubarb & red wine shrub / lemon juice cucumber bitters
Sake Sour (2.5oz)CAD 18.00
orange infused sake / lemon juice / simple syrup / egg white / orange bitters
Mezcal Negroni (3oz)CAD 21.00
Mezcal verde / Cocchi vermouth / strawberry infused Campari
Maple Noir (2oz)CAD 19.00
Gooderham & Worts whisky / coffee infused Fernet Branca / maple syrup / Angostura bitters
Rhubarb Royale (2.5oz)CAD 21.00
Antler Cedar Gin / St Germain / spiced red wine syrup / lemon / rhubarb bitters
Badass Mojito (1.5oz)CAD 20.00
Wray & Nephew Rum / mint / lime / raspberry / apple / soda
Passionfire (2.5oz)CAD 21.00
Altos Plata Tequila / Cynar / citrus honey syrup / passionfruit / chili bitters
Autumn Sunset (2oz)CAD 21.00
brown butter washed Woodford bourbon / raw sugar / orange oil / fig and vanilla bitters
Espresso Martini (3oz)CAD 19.00
1800 Coconut Tequila / Kahlua / espresso
Cherry Embers (2oz)CAD 20.00
smoked applewood bourbon / Taylor 10 / bourbon cherry syrup / cardamom bitters
Aperol Spritz (5oz)CAD 18.00
Aperol / prosecco / soda / orange bitters

Wine Based

Sangria / Red
merlot / pomegranate liqueur / orange
- 6ozCAD 16.00
- Pitcher (28.5oz)CAD 60.00
Sangria / White
sauvignon blanc / apricot brandy / lemon
- 6ozCAD 16.00
- Pitcher (28.5oz)CAD 60.00
Sangria / Rosé
rosé / coconut rum / grapefruit
- 6ozCAD 16.00
- Pitcher (28.5oz)CAD 60.00
Aperol Spritzer
aperol / prosecco / soda / orange bitters

Mocktails

Rhubarb FizzCAD 12.00
Seedlip garden 108 / rhubarb shrub / lemon / soda
The Grove MargaritaCAD 12.00
Seedlip grove 42 / lime / agave / sea salt rim
Spicy LadyCAD 12.00
Seedlip spice 94 / grapefruit / lime / soda
Sir James 101 SpritzCAD 12.00
Tastes EXACTLY like an Aperol Spritz and no alcohol
Sparkling RieslingCAD 12.00
aromas and flavors of lime and green apple
Sparkling RoseCAD 12.00
fresh and fruity with rosehip tea and raspberry coulis

What 3,616 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Toronto
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sassafraz offers a "consistently amazing" dining experience characterized by "excellent service" and "delicious food." The elegant ambiance, highlighted by a "beautiful indoor waterfall," enhances the experience. Guests rave about the European bass and French toast, noting the "great cocktails" and "extensive wine menu." Perfect for special occasions.

3,616 Reviews

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Samantha
Las Vegas8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Staff was excellent and food didn’t live up to the menu. I made this reservation from experience past and have not been in a very long time. I sent my partner and his daughter and am a little disappointed with their rating on the experience. Happy the staff and service was excellent but disappointed with their review on the food. That is too bad as she is an actress from LA and food is a huge part of her profession and she is shooting a movie her in Toronto and I was attempting to give her a great experience. None of the deserts were made in house do they went elsewhere.
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Michelle VIP
Toronto172 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoy our time at Sassafraxz. We had a nice server Alon. We are impressed by the manager who spoke to us several times during our reservation and ensure that any issues were resolved. We felt like our business was appreciated and that our customer experience was important. We will definitely return due to the customer service that we received.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A classic that never disappoints! Had an excellent lunch and enjoyed every moment
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Taivi
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was looking for a place to celebrate milestone and catch up with an old friend - lucked out with the Thursday lunch at Sassafraz - atmosphere in the dining room - light and uplifting - food - was fresh and nicely done (fennel/apple salad; lentil soup; fish tacos) - and service hit the spot!
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Natalie VIP
Toronto29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Chicken Supreme! The food, atmosphere, and service was excellent! We will all definitely recommend and come again!
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Alexandra VIP
Toronto25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Asla was great. She made sure we had our glasses refilled and gave us enough time to settle in. Food was amazing as always with the eggs Benedict coming in as our first choice. Pancakes were delicious but the “ cream cheese “ sauce was not appealing. Our coffees were perfect. Our corner table allowed us to talk freely for the duration of our meal.
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Barb
West Palm Beach1 review
3.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Disappointed that there was no brunch available only on the weekend. Ordered sippy of the day and Mac and cheese. Server delivered the soup and the Mac and cheese at the same time. Had to send Mac and Cheese back. For a high end restaurant like this they should have known better than to deliver two hot dishes at the same time. Soup was good as was the Mac and Cheese. Not a cheap and cheerful spot but nice place to eat.
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Sorina
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful venue, a greenery wall to look at, an outstanding service from beginning to the end and excellent food . Thanks you for a very pleasant diner.
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Jackie
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, friendly service! A perfect place for any occasion.
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jerry VIP
Toronto6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening and great dinner service was great overall, a pleasant experience
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FAQs

Sassafraz offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 964-2222.

Sassafraz is rated 4.7 stars by 3616 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 26 times today

100 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(416) 964-2222
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:45 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
10 Bellair Street, Bay and Cumberland, Avenue and Cumberland.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Geoff Webb

Sassafraz

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Caesar salad

Fish tacos

Soup & Salads

Chef's Feature SoupCAD 11.00

Fennel & apple saladCAD 16.00

Lola rosa saladCAD 16.00

Caesar salad CAD 16.00

Soup & Salads Add Ons

AvocadoCAD 4.00

Giannone Farm Chicken SupremeCAD 12.00

Canadian Atlantic SalmonCAD 13.00

Small & Shared

Warm French BaguetteCAD 3.00

Herbed FritesCAD 9.00

Spiced OlivesCAD 13.00

Harissa HummusCAD 12.00

Tuna & shrimp cevicheCAD 23.00

Zucchini carpaccioCAD 14.00

Mini Mac N' CheeseCAD 15.00

Ontario Beef TartareCAD 21.00

Cured Meat BoardCAD 28.00

Canadian Cheese BoardCAD 29.00

Market selection of oysters CAD 29.00

Tomato bruschettaCAD 12.00

Spaghettini aglio e olio CAD 17.00

Vegetarian Options

Grilled baby eggplantCAD 26.00

Spaghetti squashCAD 26.00

Main Attractions

Canadian Atlantic SalmonCAD 32.00

Village BurgerCAD 23.00

Pistachio Crusted Itsumo Tuna SaladCAD 32.00

Giannone farm chicken supreme CAD 29.00

Turkey breast sandwichCAD 22.00

Branzino CAD 36.00

Fish tacosCAD 21.00

Bucatini all'amatricianaCAD 23.00

Steak

TenderloinCAD 51.00

New York striploinCAD 47.00

RibeyeCAD 69.00

Vegetables & Sides

Parmigiano truffle friesCAD 12.00

fried Ontario Brussels sproutsCAD 11.00

roasted fingerling potatoesCAD 12.00

Cookstown's Greens golden beets CAD 12.00

Blue Goose FarmsCAD 11.00

roast cremini mushroomsCAD 12.00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate CakeCAD 13.00

NY Style CheesecakeCAD 13.00

House Selection of Ice Creams and SorbetsCAD 11.00

Passionfruit panna cottaCAD 13.00

Lemon tartCAD 13.00

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling

Tawse Spark!, Beamsville Bench, OntarioCAD 17.00

Prosecco, Serenissima, Veneto, ItalyCAD 19.00

47 Anno Domini Bio Spumante Rosato, Veneto, ItalyCAD 19.00

Tarlant, Brut Reserve, Champagne, FranceCAD 29.00

Rosé

Tawse Rosé, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario

Domaine La Grande Bauquiere 'La Belle Montagne', France

Frico Rosato, Tuscany, Italy

White

Riesling, Tawse, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada

Pinot Grigio, Geografico, delle Venezie DOC, Veneto, Italy

Chardonnay, Rodney Strong, California, USA

Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneburn, Marlborough, New Zealand

Chardonnay, Domaine Bachelier Chablis, Burgundy, France

Red

Primitivo, Vigneti del Salento, 'I Muri', IGT Puglia, Italy

Sangiovese, Tenute Piccini, Chianti DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

Tempranillo, Domino de Punctum 'Lobetia', La Mancha, Spain

Grenache Blend, Domaine du Séminaire, Rhône, France