A Canadian institution with Toronto roots — Hy's does classic steakhouse cooking with aged prime beef, traditional sides, and a beautiful room that has fed Bay Street for decades. The tableside caesar is a tradition.
Neighbourhood: Bay St Corridor (Richmond St W) · Address: 120 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1T1 · Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30AM–10PM | Fri–Sat 11:30AM–11PM | Sun 4PM–9PM · Price Range: $$$$ · Phone: (416) 364-6600 · Website: https://hyssteakhouse.com/toronto · Editorial status: Not yet verified
If you want a classic steakhouse meal finished with tableside drama (see: the caesar salad) and know your way around a bone-in ribeye, this is the spot. It’s one of the only places downtown serving old-school service with those proper white tablecloth trappings.
While a dozen steakhouses downtown chase modern flash, Hy’s sticks to retro service: servers still wheel out carts for caesar salad and chateaubriand like it’s 1965. The room is equal parts Mad Men and modern business deal, appealing to regulars who appreciate consistency over trends. No QR codes, no sharing plates—just a stiff martini and a steak done exactly as ordered.
Hy's Steakhouse is where Toronto's Bay Street crowd splurges on martinis, oysters, and thick-cut Canadian beef in a moody, wood-paneled setting. The dining room looks like an old-school power lunch spot—but translates just as well for a celebratory dinner thanks to professional servers and the faint soundtrack of live piano on some evenings. The Canadian chain has roots in Vancouver but has been a fixture drawing Toronto execs and steak purists for decades. Expect expertly broiled steaks and a wine list heavy on Napa and Okanagan bottles.
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner and weekends—walk-ins are rare after 6PM.
The New York strip steak with a classic baked potato—paired with the tableside caesar salad—is the move everyone talks about.
Yes, for groups up to 8–10; private rooms are available for larger parties, but the setting is semi-formal and better for adults.
Expect to spend $60–$120 per person for dinner, not including wine or cocktails.
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