Does anybody know about senior's steak?

[amandarayn]

my boyfriend want to take me for dinner at senior's steakhouse, I heard someone talked about it before. just want to know what kind of atmosphere of this place? require dress code? any parking? and how much per person average spending? how much for their wine regularly?
is it gonna be a good place to go for valentine's day?

how about their food, only steak? any seafood? any veggies?

thanks for helping me out, I tried to look all over on internet, they dont even have a website.

[amandarayn]

jacob & co sounds nice, isn't it a designer brand? I like the name.

[amandarayn]

well, continue the topic, doesn anybody recommend a really good steak house for V-day.

[kayia1]

there are several steakhouses, most downtown, Carmens, Ruth's Chris, Harbour 60 etc, although I would not recommend the latter 2. Why not compromise and do as your BF planned go to Seniors and then after dinner, go to Didiers for drinks, or dessert and coffee or drinks ....... more about who you are with and not really so much about ambience is it?

[JamieK]

and Didier's does have a nice little bar area, separate from the main restaurant.

[CoffeeAddict416]

I've rec'd it before but Barberian's is fantastic
Old school place that's very cozy. I wouldn't necessarily call it "romantic" but it is very classic steakhouse and it sounds like that's sort of what you're after.

I've been hearing good things about Jacob and Co but i haven't had the pleasure of going there.

[Raquel]

If you're looking for a Valentine's Day steakhouse, look no further than Jacobs & Co. It's expensive, but it's a special occasion, right?

Highlights (for me) were: Tableside Caesar salad, any steak category (tried them all, you can't go wrong), Duck Fat Fries, Beefsteak Tomato with feta, and to finish Dulce de Leche ice cream.

Their Piano bar would be amazing for Valentine's Day, also.

[ksapd]

Barberiens hands down is one of my top picks. Worth the $$
Something different but have had a steak frites twice at ($) is Rosedale Diner - I really enjoyed it both times for the money but that was over a year and a half ago.

[tjr]

Jacobs & Co., Barberian's, Harbour 60, etc.

[snoopy12]

Another suggestion for a romantic steak house would be Tom Jone's behind the King Eddie hotel. They opened in 1964 and I don't think the menu has changed since - very old school. The piano bar upstairs if definitely a romantic setting. The steaks are good but not the best in the city.

[JamieK]

Haven't been for years but have to agree with others that Senior's is not a Valentine's dinner destination.

I don't think there are any other steakhouses in the area. The only place I can think of near there that's Valentine-worthy is Didier's. They don't have steak but there's boeuf bourguignonne on the special Valentine's menu -
http://www.restaurantdidier.com/site/...

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Didier
1496 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T1Z6, CA

[amandarayn]

thanks, we will give didier's a try.

[Bigtigger]

they are definitely tasty steaks and not in any sense "mediocre" as alleged above. Eddy, his wife and son provide warm hospitality and good value which is why you do not see a largely male steak-house crowd, but in fact lots of couples, lots of large parties, many of fairly young people - it is a real neighbourhood joint, and I prefer it any day to the pretentions of many other spots. Valentine's Day ? probably not, though the two pleasantly private-feeling tables for two each with a window overlooking Pleasant Blvd have been the scene for more than one engagement !

[garlicandwingnut]

I can think of a few truck stops I would go to before Seniors for Valentines Day.

The difference between Seniors and Didier couldn't be more stark in style and price!

If you want a steak house at Seniors prices go to the Keg.

I would choose Didier but you will certainly pay a lot more.

[amandarayn]

thanks for all your suggestions, i just heard that they have tasty and reasonably priced steaks, but if its not that nice for valentines day then we may not go, but maybe on other ocassions. Their name sounds pretty classy and as i hear they have been there for a long time.. Does anyone know of better steakhouses in that area.

[snoopy12]

I live in the area and have dined there a few times. Definitely not for Valentine's day! Seniors is old and run down, offering mediocre steaks. Tasty rice pudding though.
If your BF is looking for a place in the area suitable for Valentine's try Didier or Cava.

[amandarayn]

sounds like the decor compliments the name of the steakhouse, old..they might need a bit of a facelift

[estufarian]

I'm a regular there - but for price and quality. I don't find it romantic in the slightest. Actually rather threadbare with little space between tables. Service is brusque but efficient. As with most 'heritage' steakhouses the clientele is mostly male and skews towards middle-upper ages.
Wine list is perfunctory as are alternative selections. But it's a slice of history which will probably close when the owner passes on to steak heaven - he's already well past normal retirement age. But going up and down the narrow stairs probably gives him a good workout.

[amandarayn]

is the owner a chef there or does he serve. since you are a regular there do you have any reccomendations from their lunch and or dinner menu.?

[estufarian]

The owner is not the chef. He wanders around (and knows most of ther patrons).
I usually just go for the steak - don't recall ever going for lunch - not sure they open then - there's a 'diner' version downstairs that serves lunch (and early dinners until about 7:30).
I think the only other thing I eat there is the liver & bacon.
I've tried the breakfast (downstairs) - it's competent but certainly qualifies as 'greasy'.
All-in-all a solid, reliable place and fair prices. But not really
'fine dining'.
But the service there is FAR better than at Didier's - but that's another story!

[Raquel]

Won't close because his son will (has) taken over. My father took me here once and I still can't believe I ate in there. I have to admit though that it was delicious. Verrrry old school.

[Buzz Kill]

I like Seniors. It is old school but not stuffy. No dress code. Steaks are good. Very reasonably priced. The non-steak menu exists but is limited. Wine list is limited too, but is also reasonably priced. The taramosalata is excellent. There is a parking lot on Pleasant just steps away. Valentine's day? Sounds good to me, but I am middle aged guy.