Friendliest bar staff! Looking for the NBA playoff games and were ecstatic to find this place to…read morewatch. Started with delicious escargot and since we are at a steak house, of course you must order steak! The sear on the rib steak is fully flavored and perfectly cooked to medium rare. We ordered it classic style so we could split our dinner which comes with a fresh salad, steamed green beans with carrots and some warm bite sized mushrooms. Definitely shareable!

Came for the cozy winter vibes and left slightly traumatized by the food…read more The KeggNog drink is literally liquid gold, best eggnog cocktail I've had in years, full stop. The prime rib was also really good, and sitting near the fireplaces in the bar was so aesthetic. But the NY Strip was incredibly tough, and the burger was a total crime. It came out completely charred and burnt. Like, how do you serve that? 3 stars because the bar experience is elite, but skip the burger at all costs.

The Keg was the perfect spot for a night out catching up with old friends in Montreal…read more My party was seated immediately upon arrival (I had a reservation) which set the tone for a smooth and enjoyable evening. We were fortunate enough to have Alex as our server, and he truly elevated the entire experience. He was knowledgeable, personable, and did an excellent job walking us through the menu and offering recommendations and specials. After hearing his suggestions, I decided on the Snow Crab Cluster paired with a Sirloin, baked potato, and a side of whisky peppercorn sauce. It was a fantastic choice. The steak was cooked perfectly to my liking, the crab was fresh and flavorful, and the whisky peppercorn sauce tied the steak together beautifully. The drinks were equally impressive, and the wine pours were generous enough that I definitely felt I was getting good value. What stood out most, however, was the service. Alex was attentive throughout the meal, ensuring everything arrived correctly and that our glasses never sat empty. Between the excellent food, delicious drinks, and outstanding hospitality, I couldn't have asked for a better place to spend the evening reconnecting with my friends. The Keg delivered on every level, and I'd gladly return the next time I'm in Montreal. Thank you!

I used to live in Ft Worth and passed the Keg constantly. I finally ate in old montreal with my…read morefamiky. It was delicious. I like well done steak and ordered the chicago. I was never so pleased! Thank you! Great meal, great service, great sides.

Came here for a wedding dinner and really enjoyed the ambiance. The venue was beautiful, the…read moreatmosphere was great. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the same standard. I chose the seafood entrée, which turned out to be a mistake. After speaking with several others who ordered the same dish, it seemed that we all had a similar experience. The clams and mussels did not taste particularly fresh, and some even contained sand. I wish I had ordered the duck instead, as it appeared to be a much better choice. I ended up eating not much of my main course because of the seafood quality.

This place was so good! It wasn't too busy on a Saturday night on race week. Atmosphere was high…read moreend but not in a stuffy way. Service was prompt and attentive. Our waitresses recommendations were fire. We enjoyed: Complementary bread: it was soft on inside and appropriately crunchy but not overly so on the outside. Plus two huge pieces cut into 4 pieces individually. Beef tartare: at 20 cad it was a little pricy for how much you got but the taste was great and I'm a fan of comte cheese. Plus it didn't have capers which imo overwhelms tartares. Duck with carrot: as a Chinese person I've had my share of duck but this might be the best duck I've ever had in my life. The texture and cook on it was awesome! First it came with three pieces of breast. It was the perfect cook, not over like most of the places I've had duck. Then the leg had the perfect crispy fatty skin to meat ratio. Yum yum this is a can't miss dish here Burger: husband got this. I took a bite. It had a nice smoke to it and was perfectly medium rare. I was too distracted by my duck to analyze it further. Raspberry jelly for dessert: as the waitress had mentioned, it was light and a perfect sweet but tart bite. Was great! Would come here again, we had l'express earlier in this trip and place carmin blows that place out of the water.

I had a lovely meal with a group of 9 at Maggie Oakes. The restaurant is a large open space with…read morenice sections and a variety of seating options. The food was excellent, well prepared, and beautifully plated. For a steakhouse they had some nice lighter options, seafood and veggies included. They have an extensive drink menu and some unusual specialty cocktails. While we were there late on a Thursday night, and the restaurant didn't seem crowded, the service was somewhat slow. We had multiple waiters coming in and out and sometimes it was hard to find someone to order a drink. Ultimately, this is a nice, more upscale restaurant perfect for a business meal or special occasion. Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value: 4/5

We had a wonderful lunch here at Maggie Oaks. We enjoyed dining inside where is more relaxing and…read morequiet ambiance, compared to outdoor seating which is more casual. I ordered 2 course meal with Caesar salad and Orzo. Both were excellent! Caesar salad was fresh and delicious, the orzo with asparagus puree, walnuts, and apricot was very creamy, well balanced and flavorful. I loved this dish. My husband's flank steak was perfectly cooked to medium rare and very tender. Service was good but I watched our beer sitting on the bar for a while... needed to remind our server we ordered a beer (and it has been sitting there staring at us the whole time).... I think it may have been our writers first day? Not a biggie but I was done with my appetizer by the time beer came. But other than that this place was really good in terms of ambiance, service and food. I'd come back here again.

Found this place walking around searching for a dinner spot. There were a few steps up the stairs…read moreinto the restaurant and we had a few people with mobility issues. A very kind staff member standing outside told us no problem, they could bring out a portable ramp. The menu was enticing and multiple people in the crew were craving carbs and pasta, so we took them up on the offer. Staff was so accommodating in helping us into the restaurant. I started with an Old Fashioned which had a bit too much ice in it to notice the flavors beyond bourbon/whiskey. Not the end of the world. I struggled between a few things on the menu because everything sounded delicious, so another member of the group and I shared two different dishes. We got the Risotto con Anatra (duck confit, wild mushrooms, chopped black truffle, red wine, shaved Parm) and the pasta Funghi di Basco (wild mushrooms, white wine, demi-glace, parsley, shallots, spinach, white truffle oil). We were clearly in a mushroom mood and we both agreed the risotto was the obvious winner between the two. The pasta had a little bit too much liquid/oil/whatever it was in its base that kinda detracted from the whole dish and made it lose its flavor... seemed a bit bland. The risotto was delightful, but I did not observe much of the duck confit in it which was definitely a bummer. Still a delicious dish, though.

Came here for a group event…read more We had a prix fixe menu with a few appetizer options severed family style and choice of three entrees. I opted for the steak which I wanted medium rare but was told they could only cook them the same way for the entire table which meant we all got medium. Wine list was pretty solid with some reasonable options from Italy and France.

Universel Déjeuners et Grillades delivered a great casual meal experience. I had one of their…read moreburgers, and it was genuinely tasty. What made it even better was that we hit happy hour and scored two martinis for around $15 total, which is a solid deal for downtown Montreal. The atmosphere is lively, and the space feels clean and welcoming. Service was friendly and fairly quick, especially considering how busy the place gets. I'd definitely come back.

I am not sure how to describe the restaurant, it has kind of a retro upscale cafeteria vibe to it…read more We went there for breakfast, and I loved this place so much, I went back the following day. I couldn't resist ordering the breakfast poutine and my partner ordered French toast with fruit and Nutella. Both were sinfully delicious. The following day we decided to have a more traditional breakfast and ordered eggs with sausage and potatoes again, the food was excellent, and the portions were generous! We had different servers, but both were courteous and frequently checked in on us - refilling coffee and water.

What an awesome spot! I called to make reservations the…read moreweek before and they only had two seats at the bar, which was fine with us. When we arrived, the place was busy. The bar seats were perfectly spaced and comfortable. The restaurant is an open kitchen concept too, so we got to watch the chefs and bartenders work their magic, which was fun. We were greeted warmly and a server went over the menu in detail and in English too since the chalkboard menu was in French. We appreciated that so much. They had a huge menu of wines and a large list of local and regional beers as well as different cocktails. For our entrees, I ordered the hangar steak with potatoes and my fiance got the ribeye steak, which was 16 ounces and served with fries. Both steaks were cooked to perfection! I loved the thinly sliced potatoes mine was served with. I ate the whole thing - it was delicious! We both absolutely loved our dishes, the friendly and attentive service and the overall experience. I highly recommend Restaurant Gus!

Friend and I had dinner here last night and I'm still in a food coma. We had all the classics here,…read morethe Caesar salad, the Surf and Turf for two, the chocolate cake and the Tarte Tatin, all of it flawless. The beef here is from PEI and from cows that are fed nothing but potatoes. I have never had potato-fed beef and it was melt-in-your mouth buttery softness. The Surf and Turf also included shrimps and scallops along with the steak resting on a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzled with gravy. It was glorious. Get the Caesar salad and make sure you grab a dessert as well. Everything here is top notch.

Spectacular spot!…read more Very cozy inside, dimly lit with little lights at each table. Stone walls, oil paintings and antique decor. All the plates are different and unique from each other. We ordered the Paloma mocktail which was extra tasty. Starters were the brioche bread that was baked with a crispy top and the herb butter paired very nice. We also got the asparagus and scallops. I was thinking it would be the whole scallop, but it was cut into little pieces and put on top of the asparagus. For the entrees we got the filet and another steak I can't remember the name?? The filet was cooked to absolute perfection, crispy on the inside and so tender and soft on the inside. We got one of each of the sauces as well as the sides. The butter sauce was my favorite. The asparagus came with such an earthy sauce it was a flavor bomb in your mouth. Service is great, only thing is the server forgot about my Diet Coke for 15 minutes but no worries on that. Very cozy date night spot! Loved everything about it.

I'm not exactly sure how Barroco landed on my radar; I was taking Montreal recommendations from…read moremultiple outlets, and when I was organizing them it caught my eye as a potential place to grab dinner. Pics and reviews looked great, so we made plans to dine here during our penultimate night in the city. Barroco is located in Old Montreal, right on Rue Saint-Paul. The exterior has really charming curb appeal, and upon entry we were greeted by the same. This isn't a large restaurant, arranged with tables and a few booths throughout the space and a bar on the back wall that serves as a focal point. The vibes were on - the restaurant was tastefully decorated with a mix of old-fashioned fixtures, stone walls, and earth tones. The restaurant was quite lively - the vibes were on. Their drink menu is quite creative; we actually started our evening at the bar while we were waiting for our table and the bartender made some great suggestions - both cocktails I had were really good. The food menu is mostly French inspired; it wasn't extensive but they had a good variety of creative dishes. We decided on two starters - the brioche and the octopus salad. The brioche was fine, it came as one roll with a side of seasoned butter. It was a little on the dry side, and the butter wasn't very flavorful. The octopus salad was much better; the octopus was sliced and arranged on top of a ratatouille which provided a good complement of flavors and textures. For my main I got the OG braised beef. The beef was almost pot-roast style, seasoned with maple and aged balsamic sauce and paired with truffled celery root purée. This was delicious - the beef was super tender, and the sauce provided great flavor. The puree was an awesome side - the entire trip was super comforting and familiar while also being new and interesting. We decided to get two desserts - the madeleines and the olive oil cake. The former were baked fresh and came with a side of chocolate pudding and salted caramel, while the latter came with whipped cream and coached pears. Both were good, but I preferred the madeleines; the warm sponge paired with the chocolate and caramel was a great finisher to the meal. Service was great - everyone from the host to the bartender to our waiter made us feel welcome; they definitely elevated the experience. Overall, I had a great time at Barroco; the food, vibes, and service were all on point. I would definitely consider returning the next time I'm in Montreal.