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Fans of French cuisine pile into this cozy Brockton Village boîte to sup on prix fixe meals for a song. Go all in, with the choose-your-own-adventure three-course option and you might find yourself tearing into country terrine, daily fish then poached pear or gravlax, steak frites and classic crème brulée.

At this meat-focused spot, with locations in West Queen West and Little Italy, a minimalist menu makes ordering a breeze. Here, the lone choice is vinaigrette-dressed greens followed by New York striploin with house sauce and unlimited frites. Look to house-made desserts and inventive cocktails if you long to exercise your right to pick and choose.

At the Leslieville location of this beloved French bistro, prix fixe options are the go-to for diners craving a selection of tasty tidbits. Find magret de canard and steak frites, grilled salmon and rack of lamb, all served with salad and sides, and followed by a classic dessert.

Available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, the three-course prix fixe menu at this chic Chinatown spot is worth seeking out. With seasonal options that change monthly, diners can explore options like dim sum and fried chicken, lamb chow mein and apple-laced sticky toffee pudding without fear of ever getting bored.

Sophisticated details envelop diners at this hip Harbord Village spot, with the team's Neighbourhood Prix Fixe menu, available Tuesday to Thursday, giving them plenty of reasons to linger. A rotating cast of dishes keeps things interesting, with fresh, seasonal offerings — think glazed beef short ribs and seafood-scented rice — encouraging everyone to slow down.

At lunch and dinner, this bubbly Financial District restaurant delights diners looking for a deal. With menus featuring the team's greatest hits, you can dive into The Joneses Caesar and classic tuna melt, an all-dressed smash burger or deluxe mac and cheese, plus coconut cream pie, all for a bargain-basement price.

For a two-course lunch or more leisurely three-course dinner, the Quick Fixe option at this Financial District restaurant is hard to beat. Yes, you'll have to make some choices. Yet, with temptations ranging from empanadas and seafood pasta to flat iron steak and piña colada cake, you won't mind one bit.

The prix fixe menus at this Financial District restaurant give diners the option to sample a selection of its star dishes for less. In the chic main space or on the sun-strewn patio, savour elegant appetizers and swimmingly fresh fish, grilled meats and delicate desserts without panicking about the final bill.

When you need sustenance to fuel your Ossington strolls, turn to the lunchtime prix fixe menu at this Mediterranean restaurant. On it, you'll find dishes like spanakopita and lamb shakshuka, bifteki and Greek yogurt topped with pecans, honey and chubby golden raisins. Plus, for just $10, you can add a restorative glass of wine to your meal.