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Barberian's - The One and Only (long)

This won't happen again, I can assure you.
Service, Quality and Value, you can't beat it.

And oh, the Wine list is out of this world!

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  1. Thank you for sharing! I *love* dining old-school like this when I'm in the mood. Recently had a similar type experience at Keen's steakhouse in NY. Totally felt like I was in the 70s. I will have to try one of ours now, and it looks like Barberian's might be the one!

    1. It's a class place. Last time I was there Brit bad-girl pop star Lily Allen was there with her posse. She polished off a big steak, ate a hot fudge sundae for dessert, and I fell in love with both Lily and Barberians.

      1. The little lady that is the sommelier there really knows her stuff. Give her a budget and your dinner choice and let her go.

        Classic, old-world style is never out of fashion. Thank goodness for Arron Barberian. Toronto could use a little more wood and manners and a lot less glass and steel.

        1. Thanks for the review! Out of curiosity, did you enquire about what type of beef was the Chateaubriand? US Prime, Canadian/Alberta Prime, Black Angus, Wagyu.....etc?!

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          1. re: Charles Yu

            My recollection is US Prime (I think all his meat is) - but can't be sure.

            1. re: estufarian

              I went to Barberians last night after reading this post.
              They do not have the Waguy anymore. All of their beef is usda prime except for the filet which in Ontario.
              Had a very yummy meal. Service was excellent, especially Christine the sommelier who is a gem.
              Onion rings were too good.

            2. re: Charles Yu

              Are there any steakhouses using Canada prime, or Cumbrae's? (I don't think Stephen bothers with these ratings.)

            3. No wine by the glass, eh? Still, I have been meaning to go here sometime, as it is a dining institution.

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              1. re: Pincus

                It may not be on their online menu, but hubby and I have by-the-glassed at Barberian's.