Cafe Boulud

This Yorkville hot spot has a loyal local following. The menu is eclectic, although many dishes are derived from Daniel Boulud’s French roots. There are several small plates and appetizers like tartare, foie gras, and escargot. Main courses run the gamut from seared tuna or steelhead trout to duck confit, steaks and rotisserie chicken. The wine list is first class, including some very good Ontario-produced selections. The ambiance is fashionable rather than stuffy or formal. This is a restaurant where you can have a fine dining experience without multiple courses or a meal that lasts several hours. You would also expect skilled service at a place like this, and that’s what you’ll get.