Music lovers looking for a downtown haunt that hits all the right notes should look no further than Jazz Bistro. The fine-dining lounge and jazz venue is known to attract top talent from across the city, country and even the world. Not only is it the place to grab a pre- or post-theatre meal (Mirvish Theatre is conveniently located across the street), weekend brunch or a speciality cocktail, it’s also the spot to get schooled in all kinds of musical genres.
The space was once known as the Senator Steakhouse and the Top of the Senator Jazz House but sat dark for eight years. In 2013 Colin Hunter, a jazz aficionado, vocalist and owner of Sunwing Airlines and Vacations, brought new life to the three-storey building.
Soup of the Day
Corn Chowder
Crispy Stringed Sweet Potato and Jalapeno Oil
Kale Salad
Dinosaur Kale with Parmesan, Toasted Pine Nuts, Dried Currants and Lemon Vinaigrette
Jazz Bistro Caesar
Romaine Hearts, Crispy Double Smoked Bacon, Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan and Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Baby Spinach Salad
Baby Spinach, Toasted Quinoa, Pomegranate and Ginger Pear Vinaigrette
Wild Mushroom Flatbread
House-Made Flatbread, Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Sage and Parsley
Grilled Calamari
Black Olives, Oven Dried Tomato, red Finger Chili's, Parsley and Lemon
Grilled Ancho Chicken Tacos
Queso Freco, Chipotle Salsa, Guacamole and Chive Crema
Jumbo Shrimp
Panko Crusted, Jicama Mango Salsa and Spicy Dipping Sauce
Surf and Perch Platter
Roasted Jumbo Chicken Wings and Jumbo Shrimp
Potted Cheese
Housemade Crackers and Fresh Fruit Quebec Blue with Honey and Truffle Aged Cheddar with Hard Cider Brie with Calvados
Braised Short Ribs
Boneless Beef Short Ribs Braised in Soy and Ginger, Gingered Baby Carrots, Baby Bok Choy and Celery Root Puree
Roasted Half Chicken
Mennonite Farmed Chicken, Yukon Gold Potato, Roasted Vegetables and Herb Jus
Grilled New York Striploin
French Beans, Baby Potatoes, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Chipotle Butter
Bistro Burger
House Ground Beef Short Rib, House Baked Brioche Bun and a Choice of Triple Cooked Burbank Fries or Garden Salad
Bistro Burger
Braised Lamb
Roasted Pearl Onion, Swiss Chard, French Beans and Wheat Berries
Pan Seard Atlantic Salmon
Boulangere Potatoes, Savoy Cabbage and Glazed Baby Beets
Butternut Squash Risotto
Roasted King Oyster Mushroom and Sage
Spinach And Ricotta Gnocchi
Wild Mushrooms, Sage and Parmigiano Reggiano
Roasted Jumbo Chicken Wings
Dry Rubbed and Served with Hot Sauce
Apple Cranberry Crumble Tart
cinnamon Ice Cream and Spiced Rum Crème Anglaise
Chocolate Mocha Torte
Bailey's Irish Cream Chocolate Macaroon and Dark
Chocolate Flourless Torte
Grand Marnier Mousee, Organge Caramel sauce and Chocolate Garnish
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Warm Tofee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream and Banana Tuille
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake
Gingersnap Crust, Vanilla Mousse and Praline
Maple Vanilla Tartufo
Maple and Vanilla Ice Cream, Maple Butter Cookie
Kale Salad
Dinosaur Kale with Parmesan, Toasted Pine Nuts, Dried Currants and Lemon Vinaigrette
Baby Spinach Salad
Baby Spinach, Toasted Quinoa, Pomegranate and Ginger Pear Vinaigrette
Potted Cheese
Housemade Crackers and Fresh Fruit Quebec Blue with Honey and Truffle Aged Cheddar with Hard Cider Brie with Calvados
Bistro Burger
House Ground Beef Short Rib, House Baked Brioche Bun and a Choice of Triple Cooked Burbank Fries or Garden Salad
Brunch Burger
House Ground Beef Short Rib, Peameal Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Fried Egg, Avocado, House Baked Brioche Bun and a Choice of Triple Cooked Burbank Fries or Garden Salad
Brunch Tacos
BBQ Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Aged Cheddar, Avocado, Chipotle Salsa
Smoked Salmon Tartine
Open Faced Smoked Salmon and Egg Salad Sandwich, Shaved Bermuda Onion, Watermelon Radish and a Choice of Triple Cooked Burbank Fries Or Garden Salad
Birsto Club
Grilled Chicken Breast, BBQ Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Chipotle Aioli, House Baked Kaiser and a Choice of triple Cooked Burbank fries of Garden Salad
Birsto Blt
Maple Cured Peameal Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Dijon, House Baked Kaiser and a Choice of Triple Cooked Burbank Fries or Garden Salad
Chicken and Waffles
Fries Buttermilk Chicken Tenders, Crisp Waffles, Smoked Bacon Gravy, Maple Butter
Belgian Waffles
Fresh Berries, Vanilla Whipped Cream
Baked Omelet
Spinach, Wild Mushrooms, Goat Cheese
Eggs Benedict
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Jazz Bistro, located in the Yonge Dundas corridor, just steps from the Ed Mirvish Theatre, Massey Hall and the Elgin Winter Garden Theatre, is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-theatre meal or dinner, followed by an evening of live music. Jazz takes centre stage from 9 p.m. but early diners will enjoy music from the great American songbook played by resident pianist Eli Pasic. For Winterlicious, the menu options include sunchoke soup with parsley oil, bacon wrapped provimi veal tenderloin, and buckwheat cashew parfait.
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