La Societe Bistro

La Societe Bistro 131 Bloor St. West 416 551 9929

This is as Parisian as it gets. What great addition to the Yorkville area. This was the former home of Dynasty noted for great Chinese food. Societe has taken over the street patio of the Colonade. The black and white theme is so typical of Paris. I can almost hear the gay Parisian music. You can climb up the outdoor stairs or take an escalator or elevator to the restaurant. The bar area is very inviting. The out door patio upstairs is perfect in the warm weather. You are one floor above the street and it is relaxing and charming. I give a perfect score for ambiance.
The service was charming and efficient. Elaine constantly filled the water glasses and inquired if we were happy with our food. She was a total delight.
I adore to lunch with Alex, my musician grandson. He has been quite busy and we haven’t had the opportunity to dine together as much as I like. We both commented on the menu and actually couldn’t make up our minds because there was so much we wanted.
Alex ordered the Sandwich De Poulet Grille.($16.00) It was a large sandwich filled with a piece of grilled chicken, Beaufort cheese and oven dried tomato butter. He also loved the frites that came with the meal. Alex had considered the La Societe Benedict.($16.00) Westphalian ham is served on toasted brioche with poached eggs covered in Hollandaise Sauce and served with frites.($16.00)
I opted for Petite Nicoise Au Thon Frais.($14.00) It was very ample for a lunch serving. The presentation included pieces of potatoes and perfectly cooked green beans. The tender chunks of grilled tuna were scrumptious. The vinaigrette had a distinctive mustard flavor and I loved every bite. A hungrier patron should order the larger version of the salad under the Plats Principaux section.
Filet De Saumon A La Dijonnaise features Irish salmon, fingerling potatoes, fennel confit and chardonnay jus.($27.00) It wouldn’t be a French restaurant without Cassoulet prepared with duck confit, pork belly, Niagara sausage and braised lingot beans.($25.00)
Each day features a Plats Du Jour. This lundi a Lamb Burger with house salad and fries was offered for $18.00. Vegetarien lovers will be delighted with the Mac & Cheese. Macaroni au gratin Fontina, Gruyere and Grana Podana cheese are features. Sounds yummy.($16.00) A Soupe / Sandwich/Salade offers Mushroom Soup/Grilled Beaufort Cheese Sandwich and a Boston Salad.($14.00)
La Societe provides an authentic French atmosphere, divine food and a delightful experience.