Le Swan

Maybe we came on an off night, but the steak frites I ordered was tough and lukewarm. The server awkwardly said "ive never had it here so I can't speak for it", implying it was a strange order. Not the friendliest of guys. Overall an odd and underwhelming experience for a popular French bistro.

I really enjoyed my evening and the food was very tasty! Kim, you are da best
Thank you,

I was here to celebrate a birthday and got the Steak Frites Platter, along with some salad. The steak portion seemed a little sad for what appeared to be a shareable for two? But I guess that's inflation for ya

The mood and setting was on point though

The service was above average up until the point when the waitress decided to tower over me as I was paying. I have no intention of stealing the card machine don't worry

Amazing dining experience! We ordered the steak frites platter, an order of corn dogs and a few nova scotia oysters - more than enough food for two people, portion size as mentioned by other reviewers was not an issue for us. Everything was so delicious, we will be coming back very soon to try more.

We came here to celebrate a birthday, and we were really excited about the French onion soup and the steak frites platter. A lot of the items on the menu were interesting to say the least. We had heard great things about the hot chicken sandwich, but it was not our favourite. To describe the sandwich is like a thin slice of toast with Thanksgiving gravy and pieces of chicken breast and green peas on the top - felt like we were eating leftovers out of the fridge? The steak frites platter was overly salted in comparison to many other steak joints in the city (ex: la palette and cote de boeuf). The green beans, however, were the star of the show. In terms of service and ambiance it was lovely (we told them it was a birthday dinner and they even brought out a small candle at the end!) It is very much so like a French diner with dimly lit vibes and booths. I would come here if you’ve tried all the other better steak places in the city and you were still curious about the menu items.

I think this is my favourite place in Toronto. Food is amazing, vibe is perfect, service is always so friendly and fun, idk it's perfect.

Edit: been back since over the years and less impressed. The steak frites as a dish has been hit by shrinkflation - it's a few slices now, the steak frites for two used to be a really nice meal.

Never fail steak frites. Sole meunière is really well done. Great comfort french food. Small menu but everything is always delicious.

An incredible meal and cozy atmosphere. We had the smoked trout, steak tartare, green beans, corn dog and steak tartare. All dishes were fantastic. The fries were maybe the best we’ve ever had and steak perfectly cooked and seasoned. Service from our waitress, Allie, couldn’t not have been topped.

Steak Frites were good. The size of the steak was small but logical for the price point.
It was very juicy but a little too juicy.
The fries were good.
The green beans were good.

The fondue was good too, but the heat of the cheese died and was getting dry, and the proportions of bread, broccoli and cheese weren’t calibrated as we were left with surplus of bread and lacked broccoli.

The salad we liked very much!
The drinks were great as well.

What was most disappointing was the time interval between each dish. There was a SIGNIFICANT amount of time just twiddling our thumbs from cocktails, to salad, to fondue, to steak frites…

And there wasn’t a lot of customers at the time of our visit.

Went to Le Swan a couple weeks back for a birthday. The place is pleasant, inviting and warm but it was super loud at times due to a rowdy group seated nearby which was distracting.

The service itself was great - attentive and consistent. We loved the French comfort food. My favourite was the chicken dish & the ham & racellete baguette. Will definitely visit again in the future!

Extraordinary food. Cocktails were not our cup of tea. First, the food. The tartare is obviously a must have, among the best in the city. Steak frites also, obviously extraordinary. The jambon and raclette baguette is an incredible combination of flavours. The patty melt is seemingly so simple, and yet was so tender and.melty.the corns dogs are a great side. The cocktails were a little disappointing; the ocean Mary, while a great idea on paper, is very spicy and salty. The swan 75 was less than stellar. Service was extraordinary. Highly recommend for the food and service, less so for drinks.

This was the first place I came to when visiting Toronto and I barely wanted to leave. Such a quaint and lovely place. The steak frites were amazing and they even gave me a little treat for my birthday. Our server was a doll, absolute sweetheart. Whenever I get to return to Toronto this will be one of the first places I go back to!

We were in the Ossington/Queen area and decided to try out this place since it has high ratings. The inside is very casual but a great set up. The menu is kept small and therefore all items on the menu are worth ordering. We decided to order the quarter rotisserie chicken as well as the steak frites. Steak was medium rare and they executed that well while the fries were good. The chicken was as most rotisserie chicken dry on the inside but they did have great gravy to pair it with. I liked the food but it wasn't anything super special. The dessert looked interesting so may want to try that if I come back.

Diners done delightfully! Le Swan is a hidden gem on one of Toronto’s busiest streets, with a fabulously intimate and warm atmosphere inside a diner that had everything you’d hope for, and more. Wonderful service complemented great food and wine, at an affordable price point. Recommended to friends and can’t wait to return!

I went here to celebrate my anniversary with my husband. I had a serious craving for steak frites and based on the reviews, this was the place to get it. I was hugely disappointed. The beef was extremely salty and the fries were soggy and oily. It was not very pleasant to eat. I was surprised based on how much everyone praises this dish.

We also ordered the fried chicken, tuna melt and oysters and enjoyed each.

Everything was awful
Very bad taste
Small and expensive
The worst restaurant that I saw

My friend has seen this restaurant passing by Trinity bellwoods and wanted to give it a try. It was great! We were seated a the patio and had the waitress give us her recommendations. I really enjoyed the salad niçoise and the steak tartare the most! When it gets colder, I’ll be sure to get a seat indoors!

Beautiful place and great ambiance with friendly staff.
Beef tartare was very nice and the corn dogs were delicious.
Steak had a bit of a chew and a slight gamey flavor, but was overall very enjoyable and cooked perfectly. Their french fries may have been my favorite dish.
Will definitely be back for another date night

A sleeper of a joint. Went in for a drink as it was recommended to me by Jacob Martin, who knows his stuff. The decor is simple, causal dinner and the food looks good, nothing over the top, but just simple french diner food. Will definitely come back for food, but the drinks are solid, better than a lot of so called bars. David Greig put together a solid cocktail menu that from what I've learned, changes with the season. Would recommend to anyone in the area that wants some good food, and good drinks. A solid place to start a night out.