D Stevens
A staple of the Yorkville are, Sassafraz is a high end restaurant and as such one would expect impeccable food and service in an exceptional ambiance. Sadly, one of these elements was missing during a recent dining experience. The waiter, Michael, had attitude from the start. He was abrupt, ignoring our request, and simply due. We were shocked and tried to make light of this experience. Fortunately as the dinner progressed he softened his attitude and rose to the level of the establishment he was representing. The menu could be smaller with choices as it was confusing. The meat platter for $24 dollars was feather skimps in the quantity of items on the board. The mussels were excellent as was the bread served with butter superb crust and flavour. The tenderloins was very good. I suggest they offer the option of a larger portion than just a 6oz one. I found the 60z too small for me. The cod was also very good as was the vegetarian eggplant dish. A simple ice cream dessert was all that was needed to round off a good meal and I had the pistachios which tasted of real pistachio and not some pistachio flavour. Its a pricey restaurant with dinner for four with drinks and tip topped into the $500+ range.
Alessandra Possamai
Overall great dining experience. I took my mom out for dinner here and we both enjoyed the food, service and overall atmosphere. We ordered to share the duck pate, Atlantic salmon, Quebec wild boar, and strawberry cheesecake. The salmon tasted so fresh and by far my favourite dish, followed closely by the cheesecake. I felt like the pate had a slight metallic after taste, and the boar was a little fatty for my liking. Subjective to my taste buds though because my mom loved everything! Will be back and eager to try out the different dishes.
Nojan Parsai
The ambiance was amazing but our service was not the greatest. I kept stacking up my plates for the servers to take but they weren't clearing the tables and wouldn't check on us as much as you'd expect at a nice restaurant. The mac and cheese was surprisingly delicious and the steak was decent, nothing special but the collard greens and mushrooms were amazing. I'd go again for the ambiance alone :)
Andrew Cain
We had a nice experience at Sassafraz. Excellent service, good sized portions and a beautiful dining room.
I really enjoyed the seared tuna salad and the steak tartar was also delicious.
There’s a great patio if you prefer to enjoy the fresh air and people watching.
mehrsa raeiszadeh
Amazing location and super awesome service! The manager, Ricky was phenomenal. He gave us a table to enjoy a drink while the kitchen was catching up with their full house. Vinay provided a great service too!
Deibourei Geonzon
Service was amazing, called in to let them know we were going to be late and they had accommodated with a new time. Servers were also attentive to orders. Ordered the Wellington County Beef Tenderloin (6oz) and Canadian Atlantic Salmon which both were cooked to perfection! Steak was medium rare as requested and salmon tasted just as lovely. Dessert - flourless cake wasn’t the best but it tasted better with the side of ice cream that comes with it, a little too sweet for our liking, although would highly recommend this restaurant for any type of setting to dine in!
Aneek Das
Had salmon tacos and steak. Steak was wonderful, cooked to absolute perfection! Ingredients are extremely fresh. Service and ambience was great as well!
Simon Williams-Im
A beautiful evening at Sassafraz to celebrate a birthday. The atmosphere was magical, the food was delicious and the staff super friendly and helpful. Only a hiccup with the birthday cake but the staff quickly resolved the problem - a great experience.
Christina Tannous
Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed. The space is beautiful and classy and the service was friendly but the food was a let down. Especially for that price! Went for Winterlicious. My appetizer was bland and served lukewarm, I expect that if those tomatoes were served right off the grill, they would have been warm and tasty. It felt like that plate was ready in the kitchen and just waiting on the counter for someone to order it. My duck tasted nice but again, the temperature of my dish was not satisfactory, lukewarm again. The dessert was ordinary, no sublime pastry making there. I did not finish it. For 48$. Nothing elevated about that kitchen, unfortunately. Only an elevated bill. That's too bad, I really wanted to love it.
Niaill Sinclair
Picked this restaurant from the open table app. So happy with our choice.
From the moment we got to the restaurant every staff member was friendly, knowledgable and made our experience great.
The food was amazing we started with the duck pate to share. A perfect sized dish to enjoy with no fear of filling up. The pickled blueberries perfectly cut through the rich creamy pate without detracting from its taste.
Our entrees were the duck and the tenderloin. Both cooked to perfection medium rare steak. Medium duck. The sides were beautiful especially the crispy fried Brussels leafs.
I would highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to going back soon.
Bruce Bullock
Great food and setting. But absolutely unacceptable for the waitress to hover over me in-front of my party of 6 and loudly point out that i should be tipping and giving me instructions on how to do it.
I witnessed her do it to other tables as well. If you do not mind being treated like a 5 year old and embarrassed in front of your table then give this place try.
Jennifer Phair
I have been for years been dying to try this highly rated restaurant. Ambiance spot on. Service top notch. Food. Nothing short of unacceptable. So very disappointing. The soup of the day was amazing. A pumpkin based soup. My main course was beyond disappointing. I ordered the pasta with mushroom. It was delivered cold. They did fix it but the replacement was just not good. Definitely not worth the money. We had a large group of 12. Could not split bill or provide bills for couples. Not sure why a computer system could not accommodate couples billing. Or at least break it down on the bill. Was a nightmare.
Oh then there was the 4.00 cup of coffee where the cup was only 1/2 full and coffee was like warm. I’m chalking up my experience to a one off. I did love the ambiance and thought the service was great. But the food just was substandard.
Minha Gomez
Food was good, our server (bartender) was excellent. The lady at the door, not to pleasant. Nice atmosphere, and price is acceptable for the house and area.
I recommend it.
Roger Rodriguez
Since we got there the treatment was espectacular. Our waitress gave us an outstanding service The food was amazing since the starter the main course and the dessert. It was summerlicious. Highly recommend
Sue Bogle
Had a great lunch here for my daughter’s birthday recently. Lovely attentive staff, nice atmosphere and decor, and the food was nothing short of delicious. Excellent value winterlicious menu too.
Wendy Joseph
Excellent service, delicious food, nice atmosphere. Highly recommend. Enjoyed summerlicious lunch today with my work team colleagues.
Frauke Illing
It was a very delightful evenin with my gir friends, the new improved restaurant looks inviting, plus our Waiter/ Server could not have been any better, very good experience. Frauke Illing
Guy Anderson
Been a while since I was last here but it didn't disappoint. Great friendly service. Although the steak was slightly overcooked it was still very tender and it didn't take away from the experience
Nicky Gosia Weckerle
We were having Winterlicious dinner last nite
The food was very good very nice atmosphere
And our server Emilia was excellent
Recommend it
Pippa Dutchburn
The service was excellent and very attentive. The menu offered a good varied selection and our meals were delicious. The decor is modern and tables are not crowded side by side. I especially liked the living garden wall of greenery and waterfall on the back wall of the restaurant. I would definitely return.
Linda Downe Eaton
We enjoyed the atmosphere and service. I had short rib pasta and my husband fish tacos �. My Niece green � and cheese. The � was hot and yummy. Nice � touch was a plate of their own chocolates. Quiet and refreshing. Recommend
Myrna Hern
Delicious food! The blend of flavors is fantastic and the meat was cooked to perfection. Great choice when you are downtown.
Ben McGrath
Amazing food and service! Really cute building in the heart of trendy Yorkville, food was impeccable. Loved it!
Manuela Marinello
I went both with friends and alone. Food, drinks and service are always excellent.
The mojito is the best in town!
Kim Carroll-Ples
Great patio, great service & super yummy food. As a matter of fact I wish I were there right now! 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Valencio Salema
Went there for our wedding anniversary dinner. Service and attention to detail was great. Food came in a reasonable amount of time.. unfortunately, the next day both my wife and me had stomach pain and vomiting..
Eana Padie
Best summerlicious restaurant I have ever been in so far for the past 3 years I have been attending the event. Great vibe, good quality food and just excellent in all aspect.
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