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| - I'm a relative newcomer to Toronto, so I didn't know a lot about Barberian's. But, I actually heard about the restaurant from someone back home in Edmonton. After doing some research about popular steakhouses in Toronto, we decided to give Barberian's a try.
We made a reservation for 7 pm on a Thursday, and the restaurant was pretty packed. The interior is quite dark and a bit dingy, with old decor on the walls and lights. It is certainly nothing fancy, but we had an epic meal. The server brought out warm, fresh garlic bread and pickled carrots and pickles to start. The garlic bread was so delicious, and reminded me of something that my mom used to make. I'm a huge pickle fan, so I was really into this. We ordered the shrimp cocktail (~$29) and the escargots (~$11) to start. My husband said the escargots were pretty good, and the shrimp cocktail was just OK. The shrimp didn't seem overly fresh to me. In hindsight, appetizers were not necessary at all, because the meals are HUGE. Me and my MIL ordered the filet mignon wrapped in bacon (~$55) and my husband ordered the rib steak (~$57). Barberian's is known for the rib steak, and my husband really enjoyed this, but I have to say that my filet was probably the best filet I've ever had. It literally melted in my mouth. I ordered fries with my steak (delicious, but could have been hotter), and we also ordered the onion rings, which were to die for. I ate so much food that I couldn't move by the end of the meal. I did finish my steak, but it was a struggle.
The wine list is very extensive, with both expensive and reasonably priced bottles. The service was curt, but professional (exactly what I expected from the place). We will definitely be back, but will order WAY less food this time.
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