Harry’s Steak House — Restaurant in Toronto

Harry’s Steak House offers a classic steakhouse experience, but it didn’t quite stand out compared to some of the other options in Toronto. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with dim lighting and a traditional décor that sets the mood for a nice evening out.

The menu features all the steakhouse staples, and we decided to go with the ribeye, cooked rare and the bone-in stripling medium rare. While the steak was flavorful and had a nice char, it wasn’t as tender as I had hoped for the price. The accompanying sides—mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables—were decent but didn’t leave a lasting impression.

We also tried the shrimp cocktail to start, which was fresh but lacked the bold flavor I was expecting. The Caesar salad was a bit overdressed, though the croutons were nicely crunchy.

Service was efficient, but it lacked the warmth or attentiveness you’d hope for in a steakhouse of this caliber. The staff got the job done, but there wasn’t much effort to elevate the dining experience beyond the basics.

For dessert, we opted for a variety of their offerings, which were decent but nothing out of the ordinary.

Harry’s Steak House is a solid option if you’re in the area and craving a steak, but it doesn’t quite justify the premium price tag. It’s fine for a casual night out, but I’d explore other steakhouses in the city for a more memorable...

Harry’s was just an absolute treat. My husband and I decided to have an impromptu date night and didn’t want to travel too far. Little did we know we had an absolute gem of a steakhouse just down the street from us. Upon arriving at the restaurant, it has an unsuspecting but intriguing blacked out house look from the exterior. As we approached the front door and stepped in, its like you’re transported to NYC in the 1920’s. Personally, we like a late dinner. So at 9pm on a Friday we stepped into the ultimate vibe. It was giving a smokey, tobacco room (not literally) meets boys club meets vintage steakhouse. It was setting the scene for our evening right off the bat. We were promptly greeted by staff and escorted to a lovely table in the middle of the dining room that comprised of luxurious leather highback chairs. Following this, our waiter introduced himself and took our drink orders. The sommelier was something else - incredibly knowledgeable and an overall great guy. The serving of the wine was excellent, clean, and right on point. After receiving our wine, we were walked through the menu and then provided the “off menu” items. We ordered pretty much off menu and it was SPECTACULAR. Food was expertly cooked, the flavours were telling a story and it was all washed down with a great bottle of wine. Would absolutely dine here again and again...

After Black Angus closed a few years ago, we were very disappointed, since it was one of our go-to destinations for my group's birthday celebrations.

The Black Angus has reopened, a few blocks away, at a new location, with new staff, a new menu, and an entirely new attitude. It's basically Black Angus In Name Only, at this point, having little to do with the Black Angus of old. That's not to say it's necessarily bad, but it's not what we expect from a Black Angus.

However, Harry's has taken over the original Black Angus location. It may be a new establishment, but it gets its' pedigree from Barberien's downtown, and that's high praise.

Conceptually, Harry's is much closer to the Black Angus of old than even the remodeled Black Angus of 2015 was. A very limited menu (there's not even a soup), but wonderfully executed. Maybe they'll grow their menu later, but right now, they are concentrating on establishing the basics, and they are doing a wonderful job.

Their focus is paying off. Everyone's sides were very good, and all of the items from the grill were excellent. Good cuts, properly cooked.

Of course, like the Black Angus of old, the small seating means reservations are a must. And it is definitely not cheap; you are going to have to bring your wallet, but you get good value for your money.

Strongly...