Maison Selby in Toronto

Went there as a group of 9 for my fiancees birthday on a Sunday brunch. Overall the ambiance is really nice and cozy. Waitresses were a little off mood and it shows. One of my friends ordered the Eggs Hemingway and got food poisoning a few hours after. Finally they charge $5 per person if you bring your own food. I brought the cake I bought for $55 and paid an extra $45 just because they cut it into 9 pieces just fyi.

thanks to Losel and Liana for a great experience!

Live in the neighbourhood and always enjoy stepping downstairs for a bite. The bartender Matt is amazing, it is nice to see bartenders that appreciate the quality and art of precise bartending. Ive been in the industry for years and it truly brings me joy to see people hold the same care for traditional bartending-cocktails and technique perfect to spec. Would 100% recommend sitting in the lounge and getting a classic cocktail.

Cute vintage French bistro with different rooms all with their own themes and vibe. We came here for brunch on a Saturday and the service was great.

Hot chocolate - tasted like milk Risotto - more veg then rice Oyster s - had much better The food was not worth the money

I planned a business dinner at Maison Selby in one of their private rooms and had a fantastic experience from beginning to end. Their self-booking system is a game changer, Ive never seen this before and I book a lot of dinners. The room I booked was perfect for our group- the decor/atmosphere was awesome and there was plenty of space to mingle before our seated dinner. The food was excellent and they offer a great variety of selections to accommodate dietary restrictions without having to do a separate menu for those guests. The staff was on top of everything and so attentive to all of our guests. Special thanks to Stephanie for thinking of all the details ahead of our event. I highly recommend Maison Selby and will definitely book again in the future!

The first time I came to Maison Selby, I absolutely loved it. The food and service were both great. They brought out a birthday dessert for me and it was an enjoyable time. I took my friend here for their birthday and it was absolutely awful. The restaurant was too bright and didn t have any music playing for a Friday night - very awkward as we could hear everyone s conversations. The menu or chef must have changed. steak frites was tough, way too much seasoning and they didn t provide a steak knife. They brought out our main dishes 5 minutes after ordering. Our waiter was so awkward. He didn t clear our plates after 45 minutes of being done eating. I waived him down as I wanted to make sure my friends birthday dessert was coming (I requested this in my reservation). He brought the bill over. I said I don t want the bill I want the dessert for my friend. He ruined the birthday surprise. The service was terrible, food went downhill and it was an awkward ambience. It s too bad because the first time I came here I loved it. Restaurant is beautiful and food used to be good.

We celebrated our daughter s wedding at Maison Selby. If we could rank them 10 out of 5, we would! The manager Stephanie and all her staff were instrumental in every guest feeling special and taken care of. The appetizers and entrees were incredible, special mention for the beef bourguignon and crème brûlée! The bartenders put on a good show while mixing signature beverages. We had the whole place to ourselves including the speakeasy. Security was provided and he was also a lot of fun while ensuring everyone felt safe. The building and decor is also beautiful.

10/10 such a beautiful resto. Staff are super attentive and knowledgeable. Food was phenomenal

nice place for celebration, staff are friendly

I have never reviewed resteraunts but this place was so good with their service. The attention to detail with what we wanted, the speed food was delivered, the overall ambience was great. They even remembered that I had selected Birthday as the special occasion when reserving on Open Table and brought our pain du chocolat with a candle on it! They also have a tiny key at the end of the meal to keep, the atmosphere was amazing!

Visited twice recently. The food is decent but a bit overpriced for what it is. The fillet was nice but the duck breast was below average. The Caesar salad had barely any dressing on it.

Solid French restaurant. The foie gras was the highlight for me, it was perfectly seared and went so well with the acidic rhubarb. We ordered the fish dish (I think it was bass?) which wasn t great, lacking flavour and balance. The coq au vin was as expected, delicious.

The food is to die for. Every dish cooked to perfection!

Great place with amazing food and nice atmosphere. The decorations are unique and lovely.

Food

I noted to the waiter multiple times that I am allergic to dairy and asked to double check with the kitchen that the dish I ordered is dairy-free. However, the avocado toast I got ended up being covered in butter, which I only realized after the first bite. Horrendous.

I recently hosted a dinner party at Maison Selby to celebrate a work achievement with my colleagues, and I couldnt be happier with the experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcomed and valued. The restaurants ambiance was nice for our celebration, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was delicious! Each dish was expertly prepared and beautifully presented. Thank you to the wonderful staff, including Martine, for making our evening memorable!

Always a good meal here. Had the burger and it was delicious. Service was top notch

A wonderfully crafted experience from attentive and kind staff to exquisite food and drinks. I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to have a memorable evening.

Ive dined at Maison Selby multiple times and every time they knock it out of the park. Loved this place so much that we had our wedding reception here, and it was the perfect space! The staff have always been the most accommodating, professional, and honestly very fun. Our wedding went so smoothly. All of our guests raved about how beautiful the space was and how incredible the food and service was. Could not have asked for a better experience!

Attended a wedding here this past weekend and was blown away. The space is stunning, food was incredible and the staff were amazing. Off the top of my head I remember Stephanie and Preet, an Italian gentleman as well, honestly everyone was incredible. Highly recommend!!!

I recommend everyone to stay away from here if you are thinking to do a major event here. The event was for my wedding afterparty. The AC was BROKEN, everyone on-site sweated like in sauna. Please, I paid for the whole room just to enter a sauna. The resturant has a event host company (Oliver & Bonaci) that deals with contracts and stuff. There were number of occasions where what the resturant says differs from what O&B was saying, Which caused a lot of confusions. We wanted to bring a cake in externallly and use it on-site, originally, someone from the resturant told me it would be free as long as it is not store in their fridge. This miscommunication got us to take the cake to the church, store it in churchs fridge (thanks to their friendly staff and available frige the cake didnt melt) and when we took it to resturant, i was told i have to pay the cake service fee (26ppl x $5), horrendous. On the other hand, 3 of our guests became sick and gave us a short notice that wont show up. Olivers staff and resturant staff both did not remind me I would be paying for 26 meals anyway. So I thought we could just make up for the 3 meals by extra drinks. As a result, we went over the $2800 minimum quite a bit by just a few drinks, thinking we were okay. But then you are welcomed with a bill that you are paying for those unarrived guests As well. When you try to negotiate, they just straight up say it is not negotiatable. I advise you to stay away from playing their games.

We celebrated my daughters bridal shower at Maison Selby. The events team , Stephanie , coordinated the event. We had a fantastic time. The food was delicious, the staff were great fun, so professional and everything ran smoothly. I would highly recommend this venue for such an occasion. 10/10 thank you so much. We had a brilliant time

The Maison Selby restaurant was so so nice! We went with the O&B Insider Welcome Package to check it out and it certainly did not disappoint. It is the cutest spot and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. For Brunch, we had the Eggs Hemingway which was delicious with a couple of their signature mimosas (Cactus Pear, Rapsberry). Highlight recommend this place for brunch or cocktails! And if youre looking for a unique first date experience, check out the basement ;). 10/10 Would return!

Nice ambiance . The service could be better. Food was good. Okay portion.

DELICIOUS. I dream of the food here. The French onion soup is incredible.

It is a very cute place with interesting interior design. However, the brunch was not good. I ordered eggs Hemingway, which came with dry and hard croissants and cold ish eggs.

Just took my wife here for her Birthday. It s our favourite spot in Toronto for a special occasion. The Coq Au Vin with a glass of Malbec is hard to beat.

We hesitated to leave a review, but after a month of unreturned messages to the event planner, we felt it necessary to share our experience. We booked a dinner at Maison Selby for our elopement in August, a small gathering of 12 people, working with Alex from Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality. We confirmed our event timeline, custom menu, guest count, and minimal decor (that was never provided) in the contract and made a deposit prior the event. On the day of the event, we called to confirm our reservation, only to find out that the bar downstairs would be closed - something we were never informed about even though it was on our timeline in the contract. This last-minute change forced us to scramble for an alternative afterparty location, adding unnecessary stress to our wedding day. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. However, when our guests arrived, we were served the standard menu instead of our agreed-upon custom drink menu. The waiter mentioned the manager had instructed him to serve the regular menu, which was shocking since our custom menu was part of the contract and was discussed with the organizers. This oversight led to a final bill higher than anticipated. The manager was not on site to address these issues. While we enjoyed the appetizers and drinks, the duck and steak we ordered were disappointingly tough and we had to put it aside. Overall, it felt like many details fell apart on our wedding day. We expected better organization from a restaurant of this caliber, especially given the extensive planning involved. The lack of communication from the organizers, particularly after raising these issues via email, has left us disheartened.

The Asparagus Risotto was fine, as was the French Onion Soup. However, I was quite taken aback when we were charged $8/bottle for still water, after only being asked: Still or Sparkling? Looking around the room, another table was similarly given bottled water while another was served Toronto s Finest from a steel pitcher. Can t quite understand why, though I have my thoughts. My dad stopped the server from refilling his glass after they arrived with a new unopened bottle in the other hand. I m very surprised to have had this kind of poor customer experience at an O&B restaurant.

Amazing French cuisine right in the heart of the city. Service was amazing and the ambience and design was amazing.

Great French Bistro food. Attentive service. Will return.

best

Great place , wonderful food , great server, what else u need

Nothing special

We there last night for Dinner celebrating a Birthday of our Niece. Except for the Duck liver Pate and Creme Brûlée. The main course was a big Disappointment. Beef Bourgigno was very average so was the pasta and the Risotto. For the prices that we paid for the food the flavours and taste was totally missing. Came out very disappointed.

This is our second time at Maison Selby. First, the building is historic, built by the Gooderam family (distillery district). Each small dining room is beautiful. The staff is EXCELLENT. The mussels are amazing! Delicious, huge portion, lots of toasted baguette with a special butter to be dipped in the mussel sauce. And as if that wasn t enough, you get a big portion of French fries that are thin and crispy. The steak frites is equally delicious with butter green beans as well as the French fries. The $10 wine from 3-6pm was a Canadian wine that was perfect for me. The chocolate cake was a bonus. We had a great evening!

Brought my sister for her birthday! Attentive service, amazing food and beautiful decor. 10/10 will return.

Hi there I was disappointed with my recent dining experience at Maison Selby last Friday night. Despite a reservation for 8pm, my party was not seated until 8:20. Two main dishes, the beef bourguignon and steak & frites were served cold and they took it back but still did not come back much warm. This caused our friend to eat her meal alone as she didn t want her meal to get cold. Despite these issues, no discount was received, only a vague apology. As someone with experience in the food industry, I expected better. Good customer service is crucial for repeat business, and unfortunately, my experience at Maison Selby did not leave me eager to return. I hope these concerns can lead to improvements for future patrons

Great Service from Alex & Ola. Beautiful restaurant and flavorful well presented food. A treat!

First time experience for two at this O&B establishment. Sorry no pics this time around. Two orders of coffee, one mimosa and two Full Selby with eggs over easy. The coffee and mimosa are quite good. Sadly both plates came with hockey pucks for eggs and from what Ive read in other reviews, it seems to be a recurring issue. Although not particularly busy, service was pleasant but sporadic on the coffee refill with I believe a busboy filling in for our waiter and yet another waiter clearing our plates. The 20+ dollar Full Selby does not come with any kind of potato and we found other guests would order a side of french fries to make up the meal. The decor is brilliant and the music volume is quite nice enabling you to carry a normal conversation. Table service & food need tweaking. NOTE: Fire your French guy. Its not omelette du Maison. Its omelette de Maison. Or simply put, Omelette Maison aka House Omelette.

Fabulous food, gorgeous decor and off the path enough to be intimate and relaxed. Huge fan.

The food quality is just okay. The sausages they served looked weird my friend asked did someone have a bite of each lol If you are looking for a quality brunch, I will not suggest this place unfortunately. Food

Drinks are great food is average good

Always consistently delicious and the ambiance is wonderful.

Excellent french onion soup, excellent frites, and very friendly service.

Summerlicious 2024 !!! What a beautiful way to enjoy our wonderful city! This was a wonderful experience the did was exquisite the sugar pie was meh....

UPDATE: After getting a mediocre response to my review from the Maison Selby staff, I reached out to the O&B corporate office. I was connected to Natalie who took my concerns very seriously. Natalie gave me a call and apologized for our experience and communicated her disappointment. She went over and above to redeem O&B and I am very thankful to her for taking my concern seriously. ** Maison Selby was truly one of the worst restaurants Ive ever been to in Toronto. A massive disappointment in service and staff. Lets start with the good. To be fair, our waiter was pleasant and attended to us as best he could, he was the only waiter for a table of 12 plus another 4 people seated in the same area. It was apparent he was on his own, despite the restaurant not being busy as it was the end of brunch, so I felt for him. Food was generally good, but expensive for what is offered and mine was served cold. Now the bad and there is a lot of bad. I went to Maison Selby with a group of 12 people for my wifes birthday brunch. My wife called the restaurant in April to book a brunch for June and ensured that a table of 12 was possible. They said this was their max for reservations, my wife accepted and confirmed the reservation. I made a separate reservation for myself and 4 other people joining the brunch as I required a physical accommodation for my back and I requested we be seated at the bar. I had no problem being separated from my wife, we do this often as this issue is chronic. Part of the party arrived at the restaurant early (including myself and my wife) and we walked through the door and told what I believe was the floor manager that we had a reservation under Sandra. She asked who Sandra was, went over to her and began to chastise her for being sneaky and trying to book two reservations for over 12 people. She went on to say that we will not be doing 18 separate bills and we expect there will be no mingling or hanging around of our large party. My friend in the party tried to smooth it over by saying dont worry we are well behaved and she snickered and said well see about that. After a full 2 minutes of hostility, my wife got a word in and said we booked two separate reservations on purpose and did not expect to sit together. She did not acknowledge it. When I approached the manager again about where my party of 4 will be sitting, she went on to say oh yeah your reservation said you had a back problem or something, so you wanted to be seated by the bar with disregard. At this point I still had no idea where my reservation was as she treated us with such distain, so I went to wait with the party of 12. In assuming the manager had a change of heart after she saw us complaining out loud, she ran over to me and insisted that she let me have a standing table of my own with the party so we wouldnt have to separate and my 3 other guests could sit at the table next to big reservation. Where this came from baffled me as only 15 minutes ago she railed us for trying to pull a fast one. That they provided me an accommodation, I must say I appreciated. Once we got brunch, it was clear the waiter was struggling to handle the size of the party. He did separate bills for us (after we ensured whether or not he was fine with it despite his own manager being rude about it) and it took him over an hour to cash everyone out. At that point, the same manager came in to assist him and went on to tell me this is exactly what she didnt want to happen while not helping him at all. I dont know what the dynamic is at this restaurant with the staff, but I know what my experience was there, and it was unwelcoming, overpriced and truly unbearable. I wish we walked out when we arrived, but with only a portion of our party arriving at first, we figured we would try and stay and make the best of it for my wife and her birthday. Perhaps the restaurant should reconsider who they have greeting customers at the front of house because the manager in particular was truly horrible at it. Ill never return to this restaurant.

This establishment has perhaps the best food Ive had in all of North America, approaching the quality I would expect from the highest of food standards. The service was absolutely delightful; the staff were very friendly, polite, prompt and attentive. I would visit again, despite the high prices. Vegetarian options: There are a decent number of vegetarian options, and they are quite delicious. I highly recommend the tomato soup.

Summerlicious Food : 5/5

Beautiful restaurant and great service. Food sucks. Servers were so nice couldn t bring myself to tell them that coffee was cold, croissant was also frozen and salad on the side was all rotted and brown/yellow. Much better places to have your breakfast. I would attach pictures but I don t want to embarrass

Food - This restaurant offers delicious French fare with both brunch and dinner menus, providing a variety of dishes to choose from. My friends and I visited during Summerlicious, and I had the salad, ratatouille, and tarte au sucre. Although the presentation was slightly different from what I expected, the food was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and drinks. Service - Our waitress was exceptionally nice, professional, and efficient. We secured a reservation easily and never had to ask for refills on our water or for extra napkins. The service was outstanding, and the staff was excellent. Ambiance - The ambiance is a delightful mix of upscale and casual, making it feel like dining in a charming, historic home. The cozy atmosphere is enhanced by charming wallpaper and homely decor, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment.

I rarely give bad reviews, but the experience today could be better. The atmosphere is great, and the coffee is nice, but the service was disappointing. We ordered an onion soup to share, and AFTER we had the soup, two other tables near us placed their orders. Both of them received their food before us. When I asked the manager what was happening, she said she would check the order. When she came back with our food, she explained that because they served the onion soup first, our food was delayed. I don t buy it. Ive never seen the main course arrive half an hour after the appetizer. The food also did not satisfy me. My Benedict was cold and inedible, and my husbands over-medium eggs were served over hard. It was apparent that the food had been sitting out for a long time, as the plates were not as warm as acceptable. This isn t just about food quality, but food safety. We called the manager back, and she responded with a professional smile and explained patiently. I did not eat anything and asked her to take my food away because I was too angry to eat. The manager finally fixed the problem by not charging the bill, thanks to her kind help, but I have to write this comment to help them improve. What a beautiful Saturday, ruined by this experience.

After my friends and I had a philipino lunch we decided to have a coffee and dessert. One of them saw this Maison Selby said lets try it. Its a very nice and a charming place the hot drinks and the desserts was very good . I chose the Bruleed lemon tart And a Matcha latte . I will go back there to have a french lunch.

I went there to celebrate my birthday. My partner and I ordered duck liver parfait, pain au lait, wine, and Beef Bourguinion. We also ordered soft drinks but the server forgot to bring mine. I overlooked this, it was no big deal. Every single think we ordered was very delicious, we both enjoyed the food. The servers were very nice as well. The atmosphere was nice, the music - not loud at all. However - The potato puree portion was extremely small, I finished it in 3-4 small bites. Even in Paris I got more when I ordered this dish. Overall, although the beef bourguignon tasted really good, it didnt resemble the classic French one I used to eat in Paris. Prices - Extremely high. More than $20 for a glass of wine, more than $40 for some beef with just a little potato puree. I could see no justification for these prices. I was also a little disappointed because one of the reasons I went there was to try their popular dessert Mille Crepe, but it wasnt available at that time. I was offered a Chocolate cake instead, but with all due respect, I didnt go to a French bistro to eat a Chocolate cake. If I wanted a chocolate cake, Id have gone to a nearby bakery or grocery store, and probably buy one in half the price. So it was a little bitter ending to my overall experience. Bottom line - Was the food good? Very Service - Good. Would I go again? No, its too expensive.

Atmosphere and decor was lovely. Loved the touch of lit candles in the dining space. Can be a bit on the louder side when the dining room was fully seated. I ordered the flat iron steak frites. The fries were wonderful but the steak was underwhelming. My friends ordered the duck breast and the coq au vin, the duck breast was definitely a hit. The cab sauv on their wine list was to our liking. For dessert the creme brulee and the mixed berry clafoutis was fantastic.

Beautiful dining area, friendly service, and delicious food. The beef tartare with frites and raspberry pepper mojito were delicious.

It s been awhile since I ve been to Maison Selby and even after many years it s still amazing! A group of friends and I went to celebrate a bride-to-be for brunch and they made it an unforgettable moment dressing the table with flowers and a mimosa tower. Great food, atmosphere and service. I will definitely be back again for dinner.

Food here was good. However, we had a reservation and yet it was over 45 mins wait, with no acknowledgement from the staff about the wait time. There were about 5 spills in our time there where dishes broke which definitely took away from the experience.

Beautiful decor in an old mansion, decent food and adequate wine list, with a long list of Buts. The tables sitting 4 people are minuscule, making the whole setting feel slightly cramped. For an O&B establishment, the service was highly disorganized with a succession of waiters coming and going, without taking the time to help us settle in. We still dont know who was the server assigned to our table. I observed a table of 2 in front of me with a couple trying to decide on a white wine, first one server with 2 bottles on hand, discussing, then going back. A second server came around followed by a lady seemingly acting as sommelier, all unsuccessful. Finally, pony-tailed Brian (the only waiter ultimately giving us good vibes and good service) came to the rescue, spending 20 min helping them settle on a wine. That episode alone took a full hour. I noticed all other waiters, before going to take orders, frantically tapping their tablet that often (always?) appeared unresponsive: WHY insisting in having waiters hold their tablet when taking orders is beyond me, weve done w/o them for centuries. The food was good, I especially liked the small quail egg in its shell to mix in my steak tartare. Ultimately, going back is a big

Love happy hour and their drinks are good

I would like to echo the below reviews from the 2 parties who went for brunch on Sunday. But would like to add a few recommendations and comments. First being that reviewing your reservations ahead of time may be beneficial - as we made ours months in advance. This would be a good opportunity to contact the party and let them know if you had any issues instead of when they arrive - additionally this would allow you to adequately staff to prepare for a group of that size. You are setting your staff up for failure asking one person to wait on 18 people solo. Additionally, when your staff is struggling this is a great opportunity for you to jump in and assist or come up with a game plan not in front of customers. Having disagreements in front of customers or allowing them to struggle getting bills for people for over an hour while everyone is just sitting around is not it. This is awkward and is not a good reflection of you as a manager. If your restaurant has a policy that one person is required to pay for every person in their party this should be clearly communicated prior. As this is not typical practice and most people are not going to pay for 18 people- typically each person expects to pay for themselves but we were made aware that we were going to be given a special exception to have separate. Also so training on customer service would be valuable. Being spoken down to is not a welcoming way to greet a customer, having sensitivity and professionalism when arranging an Accomadations would also be appreciated. Arguing with customers about mistakes that happened is also not great. 18 people walked away unhappy, and feeling awkward. Please give my compliments to the kitchen for good avocado toast though. Pricey but that was good and came out quickly.

I attended a birthday brunch for a friend at Maison Selby this past Sunday as part of a group of 18 guests. Unfortunately, I arrived late and did not witness the initial interactions, but I was informed that the celebration was marred from the beginning by very rude & unprofessional management. This unwelcoming behavior set a negative tone for the entire event, casting a shadow over what was meant to be a joyous occasion. The poor service and lack of hospitality significantly detracted from the overall experience. Regrettably, I cannot recommend this restaurant based on this experience.

Came to Maison Selby for my best friend s birthday. I was running behind so I did not experience what happened to the party when they arrived but let s just say it wasn t pretty. The party was met with hostility right off the bat, with management accusations and just a general bad vibe. I did not order food (only drinks) but from what other party members said, it was alright but the prices did not justify the portion sizes. When it came to paying the bills, well that s a whole other story. Our poor waiter had 18 people to attend to so unfortunately there was a lot of bill mistakes amongst the party. It would ve been fine if they did not make argument with some of the guests and their bills. It should not talk over an hour to pay bills but it did. Overall, the service was extremely poor and management needs to learn how to approach their clientele much better.

This is a lovely place with good food and service. Will definitely be back.

Not a good birthday experience! I feel very up-sad and disappointed! I made an appointment with this restaurant nearly a month in advance, hoping to have a good experience. I like the Rose Room of the restaurant very much, so I specifically mentioned during the phone call that I hoped to be able to help me reserve a seat in the Rose Room because that day was my birthday, and I wanted to take beautiful photos. The person who answered the phone on the day happily agreed to my request. Thus, I prepared a pink birthday dress, pink cake, and pink flowers to match the pink background of the Rose Room. The day before my birthday, I made another special call because I afraid that they will forget my request after a month. I mentioned again in the phone call that I wanted to celebrate my birthday in the Rose Hall. They said it was no problem again and told me that they had made a note for me when I made the reservation. However, when I arrived at the birthday restaurant, I was told that there was no seat in the Rose Room and I had to go to another room. I really feel very depressed, if you can not reserve, please do not tell me that you will leave a table in that room for me. I have made so many phones, and no one tells me they cannot guarantee to leave a table. After the incident, I negotiated many times whether I could be transferred to the Rose Room if there was an empty seat. Some staff agreed, but their manager kept disagreeing and said that my request was very rude. In the end, only one employee wished me a happy birthday, and the managers attitude was always very bad. This made my birthday, which I had been looking forward to, very unpleasant. This was my last birthday after graduating from the university, and the experience was really sad! My friends and I felt extremely disrespected and even felt that it was discrimination against Asians. This was the restaurant I wanted to go to the most, and I was really disappointed. I received a lot of blessings on my birthday at other restaurants, but I was poured a bucket of cold water at Maison Selby.

It was such a good experience, our server was super sweet, and the food was so tasty, 100% best foie gras in the city, I loved the duck breast as well, it s so juicy and flavorful, would love to go back there again, soon.

Nice restaurant overall. A bit noisy due to hardwood flooring. Older building that has been refurbished to create enjoyable dining atmosphere. I d go there again and recommend it to my friends & family. No, it s not BK, so expect to drop $75-$100 per person for the meal. A nice place to treat a friend! Excellent subway accessible location.

My bf brought me here for birthday dinner, love everything here, it s so worth it!! Love the pasta, the beef tartare and the crème brûlée Highly recommend coming here for special occasions.

A lovely restaurant easily accessible by subway. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. The atmosphere is very nice.

Tastes good, great atmosphere, highly recommend the Caesar salad and duck liver pate. Vegetarian options: Do have vegetarians choices Dietary restrictions: Do accommodate dietary restrictions Parking: Green p

Loved every aspect of our dinner. The food was great. The service was great, and the place is spectacular!

Just amazing, maybe one of the most delicious foods I ve ever had, and everything else was perfect. Looking forward to try other dishes and cocktails.

Delicious beet salad. Wine, Pinot Noir....(I ordered a Pinot Griggio)......and $26.00 for a glass of mediocre wine I think, is way out of line! Service was acceptable. Atmosphere and ambiance were wonderful. Best frites! Onion soup excellent. Maybe Im out of touch with todays prices but I was disappointed with the wine. Everything else was very lovely.

Very cool atmosphere and great service. The menu offers a great selection of food and the steak and frites that I tried was really delicious. Make sure to check out the speak easy in the basement during the weekends.

The food was very basic and expensive for the quality and quantity provided. Both my friend and I experienced stomachaches after dining here, which made us highly doubt the freshness of the food.

The restaurant has lovely atmosphere and attentive server. However, the food fell short of the expectations. We had halibut and duck breast. The halibut smells fishy. We can t figure out if the smell is from the fish, onion garnish, or vegetable on the plate. As for the duck breast, the portion was very small for a $50 plate. The duck breast meat was over cooked that it was hard to cut through and chewy.

Pleasant dining experience overall with tasteful decor and ambiance. We enjoyed the steak frites, which was cooked perfectly to our liking, pancetta wrapped halibut and pain au lait to start. Although we asked for no nuts with the halibut, the sauce, including nuts, was still poured over. Luckily it wasnt an allergy and just a preference.

One of my favourite places in the city, beautifully decorated with astounding service. The foie gras and beef tartar are delectable but the star of the show is the crème brûlée, truly chefs kiss!

Follow @bredgyeats for more food posts! I typically take lunch very casually, but these plates are extravagant and indulgent worthy, especially for the eyes. Starting with a french onion soup that hits you with a burst of fragrant, oily sweetness thats conveniently soaked up by the baguette pieces inside. The gruyere cheese on top has slight char, giving it a rich depth of flavour and a smooth, chewy texture to give each bite more substance. The salmon was the king, literally. A fillet of perfectly pan-seared king salmon, sporting a delectable contrast of a crackly crisp skin, and flaky moist meat. The seasoning is on point as well, pairing a bite of both meat and skin for a harmonious bite thats complimented with an herbacious zucchini sauce. Underneath are israeli couscous, which has a satisfying subtly chewy texture and a great vehicle to cling onto the sauce. The chicken has a wonderful char to develop a deep, umami flavour thats magnified by the jus that delivers a deep, chicken savory taste along with a slight sweetness from the red wine added in. The bits of bacon and mushrooms provide a burst of umami as well along with a variance in texture, and the mashed potatoes have a delicious amount of butter inside.

Most awesome meal and cocktails

One of the best French restaurants in Toronto. The steak tartare and the duck were absolutely divine. We also tried the ricotta beet salad which was so refreshing. The beef bourguignon is great to share as it it a bit too heavy for one person. Finally we finished it off with some great crème brule. I would come here every weekend if I could. The service and the food are both flawless.

Expensive but delicious. Staff were great!

Service was impeccable and the beef tartare is the best in the city. Unfortunately the fish came out extremely over cooked and the steak, asked for medium, came out rare. VERY expensive. Best to go elsewhere for a steak.

My partner and I dined here for Valentine s Day - and wow. What an experience. The atmosphere is perfection. The food was a knockout. Hands down the best French onion soup in Toronto. And make sure to check out the swanky speakeasy in the basement for a delicious nightcap.

Great cozy restaurant for French cuisine friendly and attentive servers food was great steak frit so tender and grilled to perfection not to mention the frits good size and crispy French onion soup was good but escargot shell was big but the cargo was miniature if you known what I mean

The pasta is uncooked, and the truffle on it is not the slices in the review, it has turned into powder now. The Coconut cocktail ordered by my friend tasted really bad, like water soaked in star anise. The service staff spoiled the birthday surprise and then had to wait at least ten minutes every time I tried to call him over.

Food was great. Service was terrible. Half hour for someone to take our drink order. And it was not busy. Had to find someone to take our food order. It s really to bad as the food is awesome and the atmosphere is great.

Food was great but little expensive, I would not recommond drinks as it was okay.

Nice atmosphere and service was ok but we were told when we arrived our table was booked for a later time which was annoying as we felt rushed. Food wasnt worth the price sorry. I had the salmon and it was very blan. Also tasted the chicken and again nothing special and not worth $40! Desert was good. Wont be returning and dont recommend.

While the ambiance was very nice, the food was disappointing.

Had an amazing dinner and a few drinks during happy hour, the restaurant was beautiful and our server Russell was amazing. Will definitely be back!!

Lovely restaurant and ambiance. The place is very classy and serves great photos. However, the food is mediocre at best and does not make you want to come back for more. Especially given the prices, overall not worth it unless you want cute photos.

Service was not good, our eggs were over cooked, the waffles were dry, the cook forgot the side whip. No real apology- disappointed

Was not impressed. Ordered full selby breakfast. Bacon was fatty and not crisp. No potatoes. I did order frites but did not get them. We ordered coffee but was given Americano which is the more expensive even though they have drip. Would not go there again.

This was our first time and it won t be our last!! We had brunch which was super yummy We started with Mimosas and the French onion soup we shared the Omelette Du Madison OMELETTE DU MAISON Brie, wild mushroom sauce and the POMMES FRITES lemon & rosemary aïol the food is very flavourful. The atmosphere is charming and I love the different rooms and how they have their own personality .next time we will dine in the Rose room. Our server Matthieu was absolutely fabulous, he was extremely knowledgeable and had a wonderful way about him making our Brunching experience extra special. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to many more delicious meals BON APPETITE

Great food and venue to eat it in.

Amazing place to host an intimate wedding.

I came to Maison Selby for my anniversary with my girlfriend. I requested a nice table and mentioned the occasion. Pros: The staff did an excellent job accommodating my request and checked to see if I was happy about the table, left a small card wishing us a happy anniversary and were very professional. While service was not the fastest, all members of staff were friendly and our waiter was a good conversationalist. The food was very good, I think it is quite worth the price. The coq au vin was very tender and the reduction was flavourful without being overly salty. The accompanying sides (buttered beans and fries) were delicious and well seasoned. The mussels were also done very nicely but it would have been nice to have a dish for the shells to be discarded of. Scallops were cooked well but would prefer two scallops. We received 1.5 in a shell with a puff pastry topping. The best dish was the squash which was stuffed with a delicious grain filling and was fruity and nutty. Cons: Cocktails are overpriced and not as tasty. We tried a lavender gin cocktail (very floral but a little flat and not very complex), and a peach vodka cocktail (delicious white peach aftertaste but a strong alcohol flavour. Would prefer more sweetness in a fruity drink). This was not the fault of the restaurant but other diners were not very respectful of the other guests. A group of very loud international students came in and constantly took photos with flash and used a very bright UV light on their painted nails. Was not happy about the obnoxious behaviour and while a staff member asked them to stop using flash, the loudness and excessive photo-taking continued. They kept moving around the table to take photos of each other and I was not happy to be included in them as well as the lights keep shining in my eyes. Since this is not really the fault of the restaurant, it did not affect my rating too much but I think they should have been asked to be a bit more respectful of other diners. Overall, an excellent dining experience and I will visit again to try brunch or the speakeasy on the lower floor.

The speakeasy in the basement was cool with various cocktail and drink options. Servers were amazing and made sure we were taken care of, especially with refilling our water glasses every time they were empty. More scotch or scotch related cocktail options would enhance the menu. Ambience was no doubt exceptional. Bar on the main floor looks elegant as well.

They sat us at the bar for over half and hr because our table wasnt ready, then called us to ask if we were coming for our reservation.. the table we were told we would get was then given away and when I told the hostess she moved the people and sat us, we waited another 20 min before finally asking someone for a menu.. when we ordered, our food arrived but the bottle of wine never did. It wasnt even that busy... great meal, but the experience was really dampened by the awful service

I have been to this place multiple times and the staff are getting more mean and sassier every time I go there. This time around we got our drinks way after our appetizer and we ended up with a wine of 2021 instead of 2019 and paying for the same price which is insane and the person serving us barely paid any attention to our table and he was giving us attitude for no reason. We could have complained but we just wanted to have a good night reuniting with our friends but this guy really ruined our night. I wouldn t to go back which is shame because their food is good but honestly service at this location is zero. Too sassy for no reason, you go to a restaurant to be served and the servants don t know that this is their job. I shouldnt have tipped at all.

Food was okay, French food is always bland to me, like any kind of seasoning is okay. The base ingredients arent even that high quality to get away with no seasoning. Servers are nice but can be very cold at first

I ve always wanted to try Maison Selby and it did not disappoint. The food was undeniably delectable. The atmosphere was cozy and casual. The service was impeccable. There was a speakeasy in the basement that I unfortunately was not able to check out. Will certainly try next time after dinner.

My 3rd time coming to Maison Selby and it was for my birthday. The service is always very good. Appetizer always comes within 15-20mins after I ordered it. The waiter made mistake on my entrée order but the waiter fixed it promptly and because of that I got extra meal for free. That food was also delicious. Good food + top notch customer service. Thank you Maison Selby team.

Excellent dinner tonight on leap year Feb29 The foods are top notch s and ceaser salad to kill for Plus we have tasting menu which surprising very good We didn t know this restaurant are part of O&B portfolio which we usually avoid but this one turn out to be a gem

Great place. Special mentions to Stephanie(Manager) and Preet(Assistant server).

I highly recommend Maison Shelby. A beautiful restaurant, with wonderful staff, a great atmosphere, and the food is outstanding. I ve had the beef tartare multiple times and it s still a favourite, the French onion soup, and the steak frites is a classic and delicious.

My ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE restaurant in the entire city. The food is amazing, the staff is very professional, friendly and educated on food, the aesthetic and overall ambiance is unmatched. And the speakeasy downstairs is just the cherry on top. I came here for Valentine s Day and their 7 course tasting menu was wonderfully curated and delicious. Allison was our server and she was friendly, conversational, and attentive. This place is my top recommendation.

Madison Selby has such a wonderful tasting menu! Such great, modern tasting fresh food. I loved how the dishes came together. The restaurant has great ambiance and it s wonderful for a great date night with your partner!

Luis was an amazing server he made the evening wonderful 10/10.

Great food, French onion soup is not too salty. will return

A friend highly recommended the restaurant, and I was excited to try it. To be honest, I wasnt impress, I felt that was zero ambiance, the service was ok at best. I dont drink but I took a ginger beer, $16 for 1.5 glass of ginger beer. PLEASE Now the food, I ordered escargot, they were supposed to come with a garlic butter. I never tasted any garlic in the dishes. My main (Coq au vin) looked spectacular, sadly it was warm but not Hot and the meat was dry. My bill was just under $100, I can find any reasons to go back. Sorry

One of the best visits in TO. The decorating of the rooms is top notch. Food was good, atmosphere amazing. Maître D dropped my name half way through service which was very classy. Unreasonable Hospitality Food : 5/5

Beautiful restaurant with great food and staff.

Stunning location. Delicious food. Wonderful service.

Visited Maison Selby for brunch with some friends. The decor and space is lovely and unique. Our server was very nice and switched to an impeccable French when he realized we were francophones which is always appreciated. The food, however, is nothing to write home about. Its good, but overpriced for what it is. (More vegan/gf options would not hurt).

It is a very beautiful and cozy place. The service is good and the atmosphere is very nice. However, the taste of the food and coffee was average. Its worth a visit if youre looking for a place with a special feel. If you lower your expectations for food a little A place to eat with atmosphere! It is a very beautiful and cozy place. The service is nice and the atmosphere is so nice. But the taste of the food and the taste of the coffee was normal. If you are looking for a place with a special feeling, it is worth a visit. If you lower the expectations of the food a little...

Amazing food and great service.

Dinner is pretty good from what I remember, but wow does their brunch need work. We were a table of 6 and nobody liked their food. I ordered the eggs Benny which was extremely small, the croissant was hard, and the whole thing was cold. Not acceptable for paying $21. I also asked if there were onions with the dish and the waiter said no - but he ll make a note just in case. Well .the tiny side salad did in fact contain onions and they were still in my salad. And finally, the iced latte was just a hot latte poured over ice with a ton of foam. It was incredibly disappointing in flavour.

Went to have their winterlicious menu. The seasoning of the food is just on point! Its not tok salty or too blend. Also the atmosphere is awesome. Apple Gallete is so pffy and crispy!

My Fiancé I went. Super unique atmosphere. Food was top tier. Steal filet was amazing. Staff were great. Real candles were amazing.

Really relaxing eating experience in a Victorian house. Seafood is fresh and not at all overcooked. Good vibe and good food. Have i mentioned the bear latte art that made my day?!

Delicious food and friendly service, would recommend

I visited Maison Selby for brunch and it is a great place to go to for the vibes & aesthetic. The food was delicious but you re there more for the experience and I tend to leave brunch really full which wasn t the case here. I tried the Crepe Madame which was delicious & a pineapple mimosa. This house turned restaurant is really cute though and the service was incredible! Our server was checking in & the food came out super quick. Still definitely worth checking out!

Lovely decor, attentive service, didnt feel rushed which felt nice in a Toronto establishment. Presentation was top notch and I did enjoy the food, would certainly recommend!

We loved the old mansion vibe and the decorations of the place! Service was alright. Food was pretty solid and good, but nothing exciting or innovative.

Lovely french insiped food, and amazing atmosphere but, it is a bit pricy than a comparable setting.

Love this place and return often. The bar area especially is just a nice place to be!

I loved the decor and the ratatouille was amazing, especially with toasted bread.

Truly a hidden gem in this city. Excellent food, same for drinks menu, it is always a great time when my girlfriend and I dine there and Maison Selby has become our selection for special occasions. Please dont ever change....

I can t express how great this place is and the servers are, service here is impeccable. My birthday is on valentines day and we had the set menu tonight and the manager went above and beyond to make sure we are satisfied about our food and service Definitely will come back The place is also beautiful.

From the second you open the door, the decor calls you in. Its a multi-level old style house in the Bloor/ Sherbourne area. The menu is very well-balanced and thought out. The staff are amazing - every single one of them. Cocktails are simply beautiful. We got a spicy margarita and (forgot the name) some sort of a gin cocktail - supremely put together. The oyesters, truffled mushroom soup (OMG!) and Caesar salad made up our decadent appies. We moved on to the lemon risotto + scallops, steak frites, and French onion beef chuck burger. Then of course all four of us indulged in a very delicious creme brulee to end the meal. The flavours we experienced had a ton of depth, especially the truffled soup and risotto. The frites were to die for and I was able to get a tiny bite of the steak from the fam lol I wish I have room to order one for myself too, but I cant resist scallops. This all made for an amazing night, with a lovely ambiance fit for first date (hint hint, if you want to impress someone!!) For more reviews, recipes, tips and tricks around the kitchen, follow @nazaris_touch on Instagram.

Drinks and dessert. The old fashioned, why so cerise?, and scandals and love affairs were awesome drinks. The lemon tart was delicious. Though, is it still an old fashioned without a maraschino cherry?

Great spot - raises the bar for the area and the city. A bit noisy and cramped but worth it.

It was a great experience

The beef tartar was amazing and the staff was so kind and helpful definitely recommend it

My daughter and I went for lunch. It was a pleasure. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed and welcoming. The food was delicious and we were able to take our time enjoying it. The service was excellent and we will definitely return. The overall experience was lovely.

I love maison selby for a cozy night out with my friends. The appetizers and the cocktails are amazing, the interior looks so beautiful and the staff are super friendly and welcoming.

Oliver & Bonacinis masterful reimagining of the historic C.H. Gooderham House, nestled on the southwest corner of Sherbourne and Selby Street just south of the Sherbourne Subway Station, into an exquisite all-hours French Bistro & Café is a triumph in both aesthetic and culinary realms. The seamless blend of three distinct themed rooms, complemented by a subterranean speakeasy and cocktail bar, adds to the overall charm of the establishment. During our delightful visit, we opted for the lunch menu in the serene library room, a picturesque setting for our culinary experience. My choice, the Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche with escarole salad, was a Parisian delight perfectly accompanied by the refreshing Indie Alehouse Instigator IPA. Meanwhile, my colleague savored the B.C. King Salmon on a bed of beets, swiss chard, and onion soubise, flawlessly paired with a cold glass of Mosole Pinot Grigio from Veneto. The gastronomic journey continued with impeccable desserts the Bruléed Lemon Tart and the Gâteau Milles Crêpes. Our culinary expedition concluded with an espresso and a macchiato, expertly served by the efficient and friendly staff. Kudos to the chef and the entire team for their culinary prowess, and heartfelt appreciation to our attentive server. Without a doubt, Oliver & Bonacinis French Bistro & Café has secured its place as my preferred Toronto brasserie.

Great food but a little loud. We ve visited here a few times and every time the food is delicious. Their cocktails are phenomenal and if you are able to have one in their speak easy lounge I would highly recommend you do so (Thursday-Saturday only). The place is very well decorated and each room is visually very appealing - especially the bar. When it s busy the larger rooms get extremely load and it is not always possible to hear your guests over the humdrum of every other conversation happening at the same time.

It was alright. They made very good steak and the duck breast was good too. The chicken was too dry. Beef tartar and duck liver were exceptionally good. The coffee was bad tho.

Possibly the best escargots and onion soup in my life

I went last year with my daughter. Fantastic and I love the deco Parking: Just pleasant to drive on those little street and find a place Food : 5/5 |

Food, drinks, and atmosphere were all amazing, will be going back again.

This is my second time visiting, definitely coming back again. Food was amazing. We had a set course menu. It was wonderfully done.

Cane here to celebrate the life of a dear person in my life and it did not disappoint. I asked my server to surprise me with the red wine, he helped with the appetizer and the entree, and the atmosphere was just right. And they have REAL CANDLES! Food

I really wanted to love the food at Maison Selby. It has such a great atmosphere and beautiful decor, but the food was sadly lacking. Maybe it was an off night, because I see so many amazing reviews from others. I ordered a med rare flat iron steak frites (with mashed potatoes instead of the frites) and was pretty disappointed. The steak was a little tough and tasted like char from a grill. Aside from char flavour, the meal was pretty bland. I also tried the mussels which weren t anything to write home about. The crème brûlée was the best part of the night.

Beautiful restaurant and good service, but the food left much to be desired. We went in with high hopes and left disappointed. The mussels and beef bourguignon were quite flavourless and the flat iron steak was way over salted. The crème brûlée was delicious, but sadly the best part of our meal.

Love the environment of this place. The Brunch menu was too breakfast focused. I would have liked a few more lunch type options. Service was slow and inattentive.

Had a really great brunch here recently. Would highly recommend.

Great atmosphere and a cute place for a date