Stock Bar is the only place I’ve been to during the pandemic that has a focus on steak, as we have only been eating on patios. Because Cumbrae’s is involved, the meat will likely be good and well-raised. The steak frites we had was a top sirloin cut and was tasty, juicy, and at the medium rare we asked for.
Pre-pandemic, we occasionally went to steakhouses. Jacobs & Co was the best experience, but like Phoenikia mentioned, we won’t patronize them anymore due to how the management mistreats suppliers and employees. Barberian’s is very old school and was disappointing on our visit - the steak itself (can’t remember the cut) was underseasoned and overcooked. BlueBlood was pretty good, but quite pricey. We split a 40 oz Canadian porterhouse (better value this way) from Alberta that was appropriately cooked and well-seasoned.
I know The Keg is a chain, but they do a pretty decent job for the money. They are reliable - I’ve been to 3 locations in Toronto (York St., Yonge & Eglinton, Leslie St.) and they were all comparable. Ruth’s Chris, another chain, did a decent job the one time I was there years ago. They even provided a halal steak (preordered) for my friend.
