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 AT A GLANCE
Jacobs and Co.
12 Brant Street, Toronto, ON
416-366-0200
Steak
King West
Venue:
Restaurant
Hours:
Tue. to Sat.: 5:00pm-11:00pm
Price Range:
$$$$
Payment:
Master Card, Visa, American Express
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THE BUZZ
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26 Reader Reviews | The food is above average, service excellent, but the chairs were uncomfortable, atmosphere a little stiff (picture lots of 50 yr old men with 24 yr old blonds), and the valet staff make a comment to us when we tipped them only $5. Parking is pretty much valet parking only in this King/Portland neighborhood - and Jacket not really required.
1. Jason B Lamb's Review :: November 05, 2008 Jason B Lamb's Rating: 3 Stars |
Frankly, we were expecting to be blown away by the food, but that didn't exactly happen. Maybe it's time to lower our standards. Our table ordered the real deal - Wagyu Beef tenderloin. All fairly delicious, but not over-the-top. Nice design though.
2. Janice Ian's Review :: October 15, 2008 Janice Ian's Rating: 3 Stars |
I would like to give 3.5 stars, but that's not an option, so I've rounded up. I thought the food was excellent. The decor reminds me of a Hilton. The service was very good and the timing was perfect. I think it's a little too expensive compared to the other steak restaurants in the city. We paid $400 for dinner for two, one wine pairing, and two other drinks.
3. Frank Berry's Review :: October 13, 2008 Frank Berry's Rating: 3 Stars |
Exceptional. Fine dining and fine service. Worth every penny (although, truth be told, I didn't pay.) Only downside (not enough to lose a star, though) is that you have to travel quite a distance to park. But if Chef wants me to walk down a dark street to get to him, so be it.
4. Trent D'arcy's Review :: October 08, 2008 Trent D'arcy's Rating: 4 Stars |
WOW! If you want a good steak, this is definitely the place to have one. Based on my experiences at Jacobs over the last few months, this place never disappoints. The various cuts of Wagyu my friends and I have had are incredible. Another must is the Caesar salad made tableside.
This spot definitely ranks up there with the Cut’s, STK’s and Craft Steak’s of the world.
5. Anne S's Review :: September 11, 2008 Anne S's Rating: 4 Stars |
Pound per pound one of the better steak house for the price. Jacobs cuts are hearty portions and you can not go wrong with their prime rib. My butcher recommended this place and I see why.
6. Richard Gordon's Review :: September 04, 2008 Richard Gordon's Rating: 4 Stars |
Jacobs and Co. is good overall, but I feel that after going to other similar rstaurants in the city, that there are better steakhouses. In general I usually order ribeye (or sometimes porterhouse). Shall try again - but when I'm in the mood for steak, I need perfection.
7. David Carr's Review :: August 26, 2008 David Carr's Rating: 3 Stars |
I am only giving it 3 stars due to the food. The ambience great, service amazing but disappointed when we ordered the Wagyu, however, the wine service was AMAZING! I don't know maybe because there are so many steak houses, I found it just average.
8. Anonymous's Review :: August 25, 2008 |
I am only giving it 3 stars due to the food. The ambience great, service amazing but disappointed when we ordered the Wagyu, however, the wine service was AMAZING! I don't know maybe because there are so many steak houses, I found it just average.
9. Randi Carr's Review :: August 25, 2008 Randi Carr's Rating: 3 Stars |
Through the years I've entertained many clients at Morton's,Harbour 60,Barberian's et al and was reasonably excited at a colleagues suggestion of a fairly new steakhouse on the power scene.
I was not disappointed.The dry-aged steaks are the best in the city...by a longshot.It's been a few weeks since dinner and I'm still reminiscing about the Wagyu cut that I had.A client has e-mailed me about the experience which is unusual.We all(there were 5 of us) had different steaks and we agreed with the assessment that they were the best we had ever had.
The side dishes were a little disappointing but I don't go to a steakhouse for creamed spinach.
The service was exemplary.Polished but still charming and fun.What a difference from stuffy and occasionally irritating Harbour 60!
Well done Jacobs.May I seem presumptuous and call you the new king of Toronto steakhouses.I'll be back...and soon!
10. Jason Hamel's Review :: June 06, 2008 Jason Hamel's Rating: 4 Stars |
I have never submitted a review before but it would be remis not to tell the truth about this overrated experience. I frequent new restaurants often and I think Jacob & CO is a waste of time. Besides the caesar salad made at our table, everything else was mediocre. The steak was quite good but def not the best I've had in our city. The cobb salad as well as the sides we shared were less than memorable. The beefsteak tomatoes were shriveled and dry and even the 'famous' duck fat fries were just average. If you ever get a chance to get to the US, try Prime 112 which I have afeeling Jacob & Co may have been trying to mimick...nice try, but not even close.
11. Anonymous's Review :: May 04, 2008 |
I have never submitted a review before but it would be remis not to tell the truth about this overrated experience. I frequent new restaurants often and I think Jacob & CO is a waste of time. Besides the caesar salad made at our table, everything else was mediocre. The steak was quite good but def not the best I've had in our city. The cobb salad as well as the sides we shared were less than memorable. The beefsteak tomatoes were shriveled and dry and even the 'famous' duck fat fries were just average. If you ever get a chance to get to the US, try Prime 112 which I have afeeling Jacob & Co may have been trying to mimick...nice try, but not even close.
12. Stacey's Review :: May 04, 2008 Stacey's Rating: 3 Stars |
The experience was a little bit frustrating. I called in for reservations for 7:30pm, and when I got there they told me they'd given me 8:30. No struggle to make me happy, only the assurance that I'd get a table at (sigh) 8:30. We had drinks and ordered insanely priced appetizers. We finally got our table, at 8:30 as the restaurant had decided we had indeed made our reservation. I'd like to go back. I just have to start investing better and exercise my options when the market is good before that happens. - Dan
13. Anonymous's Review :: April 30, 2008 |
The experience was a little bit frustrating. I called in for reservations for 7:30pm, and when I got there they told me they'd given me 8:30. No struggle to make me happy, only the assurance that I'd get a table at (sigh) 8:30. We had drinks and ordered insanely priced appetizers. We finally got our table, at 8:30 as the restaurant had decided we had indeed made our reservation. I'd like to go back. I just have to start investing better and exercise my options when the market is good before that happens. - Dan
14. Dan Elliot's Review :: April 30, 2008 Dan Elliot's Rating: 2 Stars |
If you've got the stretchy pants, my friends, this is the occasion in which to bust 'em out. You're going to need them at Jacob's, especially if you're the sort whose eyes never seem to keep pace with her appetite, ahem ahem. Jacob&co does steak right, right now, and right in time. And you owe it to yourself to check to see what the fuss is about. One warning though: It's $$$$$!
15. Anonymous's Review :: March 14, 2008 |
If you've got the stretchy pants, my friends, this is the occasion in which to bust 'em out. You're going to need them at Jacob's, especially if you're the sort whose eyes never seem to keep pace with her appetite, ahem ahem. Jacob&co does steak right, right now, and right in time. And you owe it to yourself to check to see what the fuss is about. One warning though: It's $$$$$!
16. Danny $$$!'s Review :: March 14, 2008 Danny $$$!'s Rating: 4 Stars |
Amy Howlett from Toronto [fgf@fdfd.cvom]
March 12, 2008
Morton's can SUCK IT...Ruth's Chris can LICK IT...and The Keg' can SCREW IT... Jacob's & Co. is the BEST thus far in Toronto. The prices are NOT reasonable - but considering the portions you get (which is inclusive of two sides) makes for a great meal. Cheers!
17. Anonymous's Review :: March 12, 2008 |
Morton's can SUCK IT...Ruth's Chris can LICK IT...and Harris' can SCREW IT... Jacob's & Co. is the BEST thus far in Toronto. The prices are NOT reasonable - but considering the portions you get (which is inclusive of two sides) makes for a great meal. Cheers!
18. Amy Howlett's Review :: March 12, 2008 Amy Howlett's Rating: 4 Stars |
Well, the fries were the worst part. The steaks were great but there are places like harbour sixty, prime (which was very similar), etc.
The service was okay, but he seemed nervous which made me feel unsure.
The wine expert was very odd and we wondered if he might have taken something to help him through his day.
Not a terribly exciting experience for what it costs. I just kept thinking, if I am paying this much, shouldn't I be dazzled?
19. Anonymous's Review :: February 10, 2008 |
Well, the fries were the worst part. The steaks were great but there are places like harbour sixty, prime (which was very similar), etc.
The service was okay, but he seemed nervous which made me feel unsure.
The wine expert was very odd and we wondered if he might have taken something to help him through his day.
Not a terribly exciting experience for what it costs. I just kept thinking, if I am paying this much, shouldn't I be dazzled?
20. David Phalp's Review :: February 10, 2008 David Phalp's Rating: 2 Stars |
My opinion is largely based on my many experiences at the various steak houses in Toronto. Harbour 60 is the place to beat in my opinion. The Harbour steaks, service, sides, wine list are all excellent although many wines are priced with an outrageous mark-up.
That being said, Thuet serves some awesome hunks of house dry-aged steak and there is always room for a Morton steak.
Jacobs fell short on many fronts. I will try it again in the new year hoping for improvements. But the biggest missing element, for me, may never arrive...a BIG THICK JUICY STEAK! One can easily taste the quality but in my opinion it is lost on these thin slices. Every high-end steak house needs a cowboy cut or 24-28oz rib steak bone-in. Taking a chunk home in a doggy bag may be necessary, but atleast you get to dine on a THICK JUICY STEAK with the tastiest meat next to the bone. The Harbour rib steak is outstanding.
The Jacobs sides were boring. After searching to find something tempting enough to order we decided on the duck fat fries, mushrooms and mashed potatoes. The fries seemed to be well cooked but mysteriously they lacked any punch whatsoever. They were dull. The mushrooms were good but in the table's opinion far too rich. The mashed potatoes were OK.
The server was unable to answer our meat questions which was a real surprise. However it was nice that he went to the kitchen to find out whether or not the rib steak was cut thick.
21. Anonymous's Review :: November 25, 2007 |
My opinion is largely based on my many experiences at the various steak houses in Toronto. Harbour 60 is the place to beat in my opinion. The Harbour steaks, service, sides, wine list are all excellent although many wines are priced with an outrageous mark-up.
That being said, Thuet serves some awesome hunks of house dry-aged steak and there is always room for a Morton steak.
Jacobs fell short on many fronts. I will try it again in the new year hoping for improvements. But the biggest missing element, for me, may never arrive...a BIG THICK JUICY STEAK! One can easily taste the quality but in my opinion it is lost on these thin slices. Every high-end steak house needs a cowboy cut or 24-28oz rib steak bone-in. Taking a chunk home in a doggy bag may be necessary, but atleast you get to dine on a THICK JUICY STEAK with the tastiest meat next to the bone. The Harbour rib steak is outstanding.
The Jacobs sides were boring. After searching to find something tempting enough to order we decided on the duck fat fries, mushrooms and mashed potatoes. The fries seemed to be well cooked but mysteriously they lacked any punch whatsoever. They were dull. The mushrooms were good but in the table's opinion far too rich. The mashed potatoes were OK.
The server was unable to answer our meat questions which was a real surprise. However it was nice that he went to the kitchen to find out whether or not the rib steak was cut thick.
There are many things that can be improved. Hopefully they are reading the clientelle well and listening to their feedback. I will try again in February.
22. Brian Toney's Review :: November 24, 2007 Brian Toney's Rating: 3 Stars |
The quality of the meat is outstanding but as some have noted, it is not cheap. I guess you get what you pay for. Drinks are expensive too.
23. Anonymous's Review :: November 16, 2007 |
The quality of the meat is outstanding but as some have noted, it is not cheap. I guess you get what you pay for. Drinks are expensive too.
24. Jonathan Brown's Review :: November 16, 2007 Jonathan Brown's Rating: 3 Stars |
This is a "keeper". I had been once previously and there were flaws, mostly restricted to the service. However, the food was exceptional. The second visit was a delight. The service had improved where it was needed and the food, again, was exceptional. To be sure "it aint cheap" but the sheer delight of biting into the most succulent beef in the world (instant addiction I call it)is worth every penny.
25. Anonymous's Review :: November 01, 2007 |
This is a "keeper". I had been once previously and there were flaws, mostly restricted to the service. However, the food was exceptional. The second visit was a delight. The service had improved where it was needed and the food, again, was exceptional. To be sure "it aint cheap" but the sheer delight of biting into the most succulent beef in the world (instant addiction I call it)is worth every penny.
26. Albert O'Hanna's Review :: November 01, 2007 Albert O'Hanna's Rating: 4 Stars |
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