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Beast
Cuisine: Canadian, Fusion
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
Chef Scott Vivian spent time early in his career cooking under Jamie Kennedy, the chef most often associated with farm-to-table cuisine in Toronto. So it was of little surprise that his own... Read More
Chef Scott Vivian spent time early in his career cooking under Jamie Kennedy, the chef most often associated with farm-to-table cuisine in Toronto. So it was of little surprise that his own restaurant, Beast, celebrated local farmers and producers with indulgent dinner and brunch offerings. As expected with a name like Beast, many parts of many animals are utilized to add pizzaz to dishes. A dinner example is their take on a Canadian poutine, with fried gnocchi standing in for the french fries, wild boar ragu replacing plain gravy and cheese curds staying the same (why mess with perfection?). The popular brunch presents dishes that can't be found anywhere else. Bone marrow french toast is topped with a roasted marrow bone, in case you are deficient in protein.
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Address:
96 Tecumseth St.
Toronto, ON M6J 2H1
647-352-6000
Hours:
Due to COVID-19, please check with the business for the most recent updates to their opening hours.
Website:
thebeastrestaurant.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Courtney Sunday
Toronto Local Expert
- Farm to Table: "Don't miss brunch, including house-made maple bacon doughnuts which sell out quickly. Beast is one of the city's most popular brunch spots, and doesn't take reservations. Show up early."
- Best Restaurants: "Beast is one of the city's most popular brunch spots, and doesn't take reservations. Show up early to guarantee a table."
- Homestyle: "Don't miss brunch, including house-made maple bacon doughnuts which sell out quickly. Beast is one of the city's most popular brunch spots, and doesn't take reservations - show up early!"
- Barbecue: "To impress your carnivorous friends, book a "whole animal" dinner party. It is what it sounds like: choose the animal, reserve the date, and you will get a multiple course meal using an entire beast."
- Best for Farm to Table Because: Sourcing meats from Ontario farms and fruit and vegetables from markets within the city, Beast uses delicious and sustainably sourced ingredients.
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Whether you are going brunch or dinner, Beast is one of the best places to feed your inner beast in Toronto.
- Best for Homestyle Because: On the quest for delicious comfort food, Beast comes out on top. Challah french toast with duck confit? Yes, please.
- Best for Barbecue Because: From boar sausages to pork hocks, Beast thinks outside of the box. Or outside of the animal, as it were.
