Jazz Bistro

4.6

676 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

Great for live music
Lively
Charming

This classic supper club boasts live performances every night, from Tuesday through Saturday. Bistro-style cuisine, prepared in the traditional French technique, with ingredients from all over the world, prepared with passion by our Executive Chef, Roshan Vermezyari.

Our beautiful main stage is home to "Red Pops" - a gorgeous red Steinway baby grand piano - meticulously maintained. There is a cover charge for performances on all of our stages, except our Piano Bar performances on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5 to 7, which are free of charge.

Our 3rd-floor Event Space is available for your next corporate or private event. Equipped with another stage and a full bar, the "Jazz Cellar" has an outdoor area that is licensed for 45 guests (closed in the winter), and an indoor area that holds 55 comfortably, year-round. It's the perfect downtown location for your next event!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Bistro
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(416) 363-5299
Website
http://jazzbistro.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
ROSHAN VERMEZYARI
Private party facilities
Contact us at events@jazzbistro.ca to book your private event in one of our beautiful event spaces.

Location
251 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1T8
Neighborhood
Yonge and Dundas Square
Cross street
The closest TTC station is Dundas subway station
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of the DayCA$12.00
Marinated Warm OlivesCA$10.00
Peruvian Drop Peppers, Flatbread
Jazz Caesar SaladCA$17.00
Romaine, House Smoked Pancetta, Garlic & Herb Croutons, Roasted Garlic Dressing, Shaved Reggiano, Lemon
Ontario Artisan Lettuce SaladCA$16.00
Local Organic Greens, Peach-Chardonnay Dressing, Heirloom Carrot, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Candy Cane Beets, Candied Walnuts
Burrata & Organic Tomato SaladCA$19.00
Organic Arugula, Basil, White Balsamic Reduction, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, House Baked Crostini
Prawn & Andouille EtoufeeCA$21.00
Mussels, Bay Scallops, Shrimp, Peppers, Fresh Herbs, White Wine Cream Sauce, Grilled Bread
Marinated Grilled Squid SaladCA$18.00
Watercress, Sorrel, Heirloom Tomato, Cucumber, Capers, Olives, Lemon-Thyme Dressing, Taro Crisp
Thai MusselsCA$19.00
Red Curry, Coconut Cream, Kaffir Lime Leaf, Grilled Bread

Boards

VegetarianCA$21.00
Spicy Roasted Pepper & Eggplant Puree, Avocado-Lemon-Spinach Puree, Edamame Hummus, House Baked Crisps
Artisan CheesesCA$26.00
Selection of Cheeses, Apricot Preserve, Candied Walnuts, Grapes, Warm Olives, House Baked Crisps
CharcuterieCA$26.00
Selection of Cured & House Meats, Sweet & Smokey Mustard, Pickles, Warm Olives, House Baked Crisps

Pastas

Hand Crafted Vegetarian GnocchiCA$25.00
Shiitake, Portobello, and Cremini Mushrooms, Cold Filtered Olive Oil, White Wine, Truffle Sauce
Chicken FettuccineCA$24.00
Grilled Chicken Breast, Cured Organic Tomatoes, Olives, Pepperoncino, Pesto Sauce, Parmesan
Seafood LinguineCA$29.00
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Shrimp, Loligo Calamari, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fettucine BologneseCA$24.00
Slow-cooked Meat Ragu, Parmesan, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
RigatoniCA$26.00
Braised Veal Cheek, Veal Reduction, Cured Organic Tomato, Basil, Red Grapes, Pine Nuts, Basil

Mains

Oven Roasted Lamb RackCA$45.00
Pearl Onion-Rosemary Jus, Potato Pave, Steamed Seasonal Vegetables
- With Frites or a SaladCA$17.00
Steak FritesCA$41.00
Grilled Ontario Angus Striploin, Red Wine-Veal Reduction, Hand Cut Seasoned Frites
- With Frites or a SaladCA$17.00
6oz Flat Iron SteakCA$33.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables, Salsa Verde
Pan-Seared Atlantic SalmonCA$36.00
Fennel Salad, Sweet Corn & Edamame Risotto, Lemon-Thyme Dressing
- With Frites or a SaladCA$17.00
Herb Roasted Half ChickenCA$29.00
Roasted Potatoes, King Mushrooms, Broccolini
- With Frites or a SaladCA$17.00
Fish & ChipsCA$24.00
5oz Haddock Filet, Hand Cut Fries, House Made Tartar Sauce, House Made Coleslaw
Jazz Bistro BurgerCA$23.00
Hand Crafted Ground Chuck & Brisket, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Smoked Pepper Mayo, with a choice of Frites or Salad

Sides

Hand Cut FritesCA$11.00
Served With House Made Aioli
BroccoliniCA$12.00
Toasted Garlic, Chillies, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Steamed Seasonal VegetablesCA$12.00
House Baked BreadCA$7.00
Whipped Butter or Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Desserts

All Prepared by Our In House Pastry Chef

Rhubarb-Orange Sponge CakeCA$11.00
Strawberry Compote, Raspberry Coulis, Vanilla Whipped Cream
Dark Chocolate TorteCA$14.00
Vanilla Gelato, Chocolate Sauce, Strawberries
Caffe AffogatoCA$8.00
Espresso, Vanilla Gelato
Dulce de Leche CheesecakeCA$14.00
Almond Brittle, Gooseberry Compote
Gelato TrioCA$13.00
A Selection of Daily Gelato

Cocktails

All Cocktails are $16 and 2 ounces

MartiniCA$16.00
CosmopolitanCA$16.00
ManhattanCA$16.00
SidecarCA$16.00
MargaritaCA$16.00
MojitoCA$16.00
Old FashionedCA$16.00
NegroniCA$16.00
DaiquiriCA$16.00
Paper PlaneCA$16.00
Last WordCA$16.00
Jungle BirdCA$16.00
Rum, Campari, Pineapple
FloradoraCA$16.00
Vodka, Chambord, Lime, Ginger Beer
CloisterCA$16.00
Gin, St. Germaine, Grapefruit
MutinyCA$16.00
Rum, Black Tea Vermouth, Cinnamon Smoke
Dark & StormyCA$10.00
Dark Rum, Lime, Ginger Beer
Moscow MuleCA$10.00
Vodka, Lime, Ginger Beer
Peruvian StormyCA$12.00
Pisco, Lime, Grapefruit Soda
Chai BlossomCA$10.00
Chai, Lime, Star Anise
Ginger SnapCA$10.00
Pineapple, Coconut Water, Ginger Beer, Turmeric

What 676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Hot spot
Toronto / Ontario
Great for live music
Toronto / Ontario
Bistro
Toronto
Hot spot
Toronto
Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jazz Bistro is a top spot for jazz enthusiasts and foodies alike. With a "fantastic atmosphere" and "delicious food," it's ideal for a night out in Toronto. While music lovers rave about the live performances, some note the volume can be high. Perfect for pre-theatre dining.

676 Reviews

C
Chris
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a nice time! It's so wonderful to be in an audience that actively supports world-class performances like we experienced with such respect, silence and love. Thank you for maintaining the Jazz Bistro as an active sanctuary and incubator for jazz!
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Char
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A phenomenal environment for date night or just being with special people in your life with extremely gifted musicians. We sat upstairs and enjoyed the food, music and vibe. It was perfect!
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Christine
Toronto
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing Friday at Jazz Bistro - 5-7 heard Tania Gill trio, then from 8:30-11:00pm, had the fantastic pleasure of listening to Robi Botos(piano), Mike Downes(bass) and Jim Doxas (drums) at their tribute to Oscar Peterson. Individually each was a genius, together they were an amazing “one”. Haven’t appreciated a Jazz night out like this in a long time! I especially loved Robi Botos - he didn’t “play” the piano, he was the piano and lived the music. Thank you so much!!!! Our dinner and wine was also superb - all in all, a very special evening.
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Paul
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great energy! Good band. Wonderful server … upstairs.
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Natasja
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Great music in a wonderful setting. Excellent food and drinks. Servers were so friendly and accommodating in terms of sitting close to the stage. Will definitely be back!
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Michael
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Magical 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
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Richard
Toronto
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great Jazz venue with an intimate feel. Most tables are close to the musicians. Food and service are good. Will come back again soon.
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TinaM
Toronto
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great pre-Mirvish dinner with jazz duo as a pre-theatre entertainment
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Jack
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food is reliably good at Jazz Bistro, we always enjoy our meals there. In our experience, however, the service is inconsistent. When it is busy (which it often is) it seems there is not enough staff to cover. It's not a reason to stay away, but it could be improved. As for the ambiance, it depends on the day. Usually, there is a piano player gently sharing music in the background, but last night there was also a saxophone. While it was well-played, it also was so loud that conversation across our table was impossible. The bottom line for me is the food is always good and the prices are not unreasonable, so we will continue to dine there on occasion.
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liz
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time at Jazz Bistro. The John Neudorf Quintet was fantastic. Will definitely be back.
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FAQs

Jazz Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Jazz Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 363-5299.

Jazz Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 676 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

251 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1T8

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
The closest TTC station is Dundas subway station
Neighborhood
Yonge and Dundas Square
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
ROSHAN VERMEZYARI
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://jazzbistro.ca/
Phone number
(416) 363-5299
Private party facilities
Contact us at events@jazzbistro.ca to book your private event in one of our beautiful event spaces.

Jazz Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Rigatoni

Chicken Fettuccine

Seafood Linguine

Appetizers

Soup of the DayCA$12.00

Marinated Warm OlivesCA$10.00

Jazz Caesar SaladCA$17.00

Ontario Artisan Lettuce SaladCA$16.00

Burrata & Organic Tomato SaladCA$19.00

Prawn & Andouille EtoufeeCA$21.00

Marinated Grilled Squid SaladCA$18.00

Thai MusselsCA$19.00

Boards

VegetarianCA$21.00

Artisan CheesesCA$26.00

CharcuterieCA$26.00

Pastas

Hand Crafted Vegetarian GnocchiCA$25.00

Chicken FettuccineCA$24.00

Seafood LinguineCA$29.00

Fettucine BologneseCA$24.00

RigatoniCA$26.00

Mains

Oven Roasted Lamb RackCA$45.00

Steak FritesCA$41.00

6oz Flat Iron SteakCA$33.00

Pan-Seared Atlantic SalmonCA$36.00

Herb Roasted Half ChickenCA$29.00

Fish & ChipsCA$24.00

Jazz Bistro BurgerCA$23.00

Sides

Hand Cut FritesCA$11.00

BroccoliniCA$12.00

Steamed Seasonal VegetablesCA$12.00

House Baked BreadCA$7.00

Desserts

Rhubarb-Orange Sponge CakeCA$11.00

Dark Chocolate TorteCA$14.00

Caffe AffogatoCA$8.00

Dulce de Leche CheesecakeCA$14.00

Gelato TrioCA$13.00

Cocktails

MartiniCA$16.00

CosmopolitanCA$16.00

ManhattanCA$16.00

SidecarCA$16.00

MargaritaCA$16.00

MojitoCA$16.00

Old FashionedCA$16.00

NegroniCA$16.00

DaiquiriCA$16.00

Paper PlaneCA$16.00

Last WordCA$16.00

Jungle BirdCA$16.00

FloradoraCA$16.00

CloisterCA$16.00

MutinyCA$16.00

Dark & StormyCA$10.00

Moscow MuleCA$10.00

Peruvian StormyCA$12.00

Chai BlossomCA$10.00

Ginger SnapCA$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Jazz Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Jazz Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Jazz Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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