If you're adventurous then this is a place where you can choose to eat blind with the chef coming…read moreup with special dishes or combinations just for you. We had 5 courses for my birthday and I was really impressed with the majority of everything we were served. We started with a trio of appetizers: raw oysters, smoked sausage, and salmon rillettes. They were all delicious and set us up for the soup course, which was a velouté of spinach and leek, with foie gras (and a gratiné of cheese, I think). This was one of my favorite things. Then we had a duck salad with a half a quail egg on top, pieces of sous-vide duck, beet, and an additional slice of smoked sturgeon. Good, but a little over dressed for me. The main course was a piece of beef bavette, cooked rare, an octopus tentacle, and a sauce of boudin noir (blood sausage), with some vegetables and quinoa. The seasoning was perfect on everything, but the beans were sort of an after-thought to me. Finally we had dessert, which was really unique: an apple crumble, topped with a brownie, topped with a torchoned round of foie gras. Yes, you read that right. I was not a fan of the foie gras on my dessert, even though I generally love a salty/sweet mix. Removing that, I liked all the other elements on the plate. Service was good, but it's a small place with two servers. Expect to be there for a while if you are having multiple courses. It's a BYOB so crack open a bottle of wine and just relax!

The Bleu Raisin: I…read morevisited the Restaurant on a Thursday night and called on the day of to make reservations. They were happy to have us and as soon as we arrived the host welcomed us with open arms. We enjoyed the 8 course meal for 65 bucks and it was worth every penny! I highly encourage visiting for dinner during the week! A. Bring your own wine is a great perk of the restaurant that allows you to leave drunk and full B. the lobster and smoked salmon were my two favorite dishes and they are part of the blind menu C. The desert really tops off the meals and you feel like they served way more that one can eat I would encourage coming early since this meal will take you three hours or more to complete. Avoid stuffing yourself on the bread which they bring generously so that you have room in your stomach for all of the tasting menu. Lastly my only suggestion to the restaurant is bring out the first four dishes faster to avoid getting stuffed by the bread.

Arrived on a whim because we were looking for hot chocolate. Stayed for the brunch and will…read moreabsolutely be back First, the hot chocolate is the best we've ever had. Thick and rich and like drinking a chocolate bar. Very much a Parisian style "drinking chocolate". Highly recommend. We tried two of the brunch menus. They were delicious. More food than I could eat, the daphinois potatoes are in a huge ramekin. But everything was delicious! We were lucky to get in without a reservation. You'll want to write ahead to get one to be assured you get in. BTW, we spoke English and they were extremely gracious! Wish I was that kind and graceful to those who don't speak the language well or are two embarrassed to try! Give it a try! You will not be disappointed.

You know the old adage "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all."…read more But this is yelp... and honesty is the policy. So lets start with positives. The small list if positives: The atmosphere was nice. The ice teas was great. The crepes on my partners plate were yummy. The waiter was friendly. Negatives. The poached eggs and waffles were the only ok things on my plate. There was a "artichoke caviar" that was actually an artichoke mousse; And savoury mousse on a waffle resulted in a mushy, soggy textural experience that wasn't good, you might even say bad. To top it off the dressing on the salad was inedible. We literally couldn't find our waiter to get the bill. And the playlist ended. So we walked around in the silence trying to get bill, then gave up sat down and poked at my mush. After a while we got up and found him outside. And we're finally able to leave.

$1 oysters everyday! I should be giving 5* just based on that but truth is the food is also decent…read more Went there for the oyster fest $10 for a dozen oysters and an alcoholic drink. That's a pretty sweet deal! Once there, we also tried their duo of beef and salmon tartare. Presentation was really nice but the tartare lacked a bit of seasoning. They bring you their variety of hot sauces so you can adjust to your liking. We also ordered their chocolate chip cookie with ice cream and it was warm and cheewy. The decor of the place is also pretty nice. I would go back to try other items on their menu.

1$ Oysters is what brought me here and that's about it…read more Service was terrible! They run around looking busy but they don't do anything ? They have no beer on tap ? Only red stripe and a Japanese's beer ( not cool ) drinks aren't anything special but they are $10 which is not crazy. Food took so long we almost had to cancel our one plate that we were sharing which was beef rib. We got it after an hour but was very disappointed, they put so much sauce that it was drowning I thought it was a poutine due to that much sauce. The meat was fatty but I enjoyed the taste. They menu said fries and beef not a pool of sweet sauce all over ur fries with meat in the middle. Ask for your sauce on the side you will be much more happier. Calamari was great but the caca cocktail sauce they serve with it needs to be changed to an aioli. Oysters were okay but had a few bad ones. Would I return ? No

This place - Brasserie des Rapides - made for an interesting experience, largely because I had…read morenever been to this section of Montreal before. It's in the Lasalle area, way out toward the city's southwest "corner" and still displaying the city's logo on its street signs. I always assumed that this was where the historical Irish community settled, but that's further up on the same land mass, closer to the city, in Pointe St.-Charles. Brasserie des Rapides is largely a sports bar, with a really long bar counter, (bar) food that's actually good, many large TVs, and a lot of seating, some of it on different levels. The "des rapides" part had me scratching my head. I thought the rapids were inside that canal you cross to get here, but the canal looked too benign! I was told that the rapids of Lachine are beyond and several blocks down, on the St. Lawrence River. Some people go on the rapids, but, given how cold this river is, they can have at it. I had a chicken burger to which sauteed mushrooms were added at my request. The platter came with fries. I also had a soft drink. I was concerned that the chicken burger would be wimpy and would not fill me up. It did fill me up, and it was very tasty. I also liked that the fries were substantial - more like steak fries. All of the food was very good, and my friend was quietly enjoying another savory looking entree that they offer. Consistent with the atmosphere at most sports bars, the service was spirited and, despite being very busy, also prompt, responsive, and welcoming. Also, the prices were fair, which I assessed by dividing by the conversion rate on that particular day. The structure itself has a newer strip mall look, albeit on its own pad. Brasserie des Rapides is popular, somewhat crowded at peak hours, and definitely a spirited place with an elevated decibel level! You can take the Metro to its Angrignon terminus and then take a bus, or even walk if the weather is cooperating. Most people drive because the density is low this far out and parking is ample. What also struck me is that the crowd is definitely more local and suburban ... and quite different from an in-town crowd. The crowd also aligns more with West Island sensibilities and English works equally well, even though I tried to avoid using it. I can give Brasserie des Rapides 4 stars for being the 4 star neighborhood eatery and sports bar that it is. However, since I enjoy dissing on in-town types in most cities - mostly for good fun - I can also assign 4 stars for the 4 words: "THIS AIN'T THE PLATEAU!" To that I say "amen," "thank God," and "whew."

Honestly, this place has always been hit and miss. Anytime I order anything from Uber. It's always…read morea flop. Last time I actually went in there and had a Caesar salad. It was actually good. They put crisp bacon and it was awesome. The one I just got was floppy bacon, thick chicken slices which who wants to cut up chicken when eating a salad lol, and those crappy little croutons. calamari when I would go felt like the breading comes off when you take a bite, which is a pain. The rolling rock Pizza was chill had it once. I don't know if they still do that. Honestly, it's just mostly a spot to drink at or gamble the machines. If you're bored or need to celebrate something this is your spot

As someone who doesn't particularly enjoy "small fancy portions", I must say this meal was amazing…read more It was definitely filling despite its deceiving appearance and the taste was out of this world. The mushrooms under the duck were also some of the best I've ever had. The service and ambiance were also perfect. We booked almost the entire restaurant for a birthday surprise and the staff was extremely collaborative. To make a last point about prices, it is definitely not cheap, however it is absolutely worth it.

I have to break down my review here... The food was top notch... Our waiter Clement treated us very…read morepoorly. The atmosphere is very good, but a little noisy. First of all strong points: I love the fact the restaurant tries to showcase local products which are seasonal. I had an appetizer which featured a local mollusk from Quebec's North Shore. My guest had a " bitter salad " and trout. Everything was expertly prepared and delicious. Negatives: Our waiter Clement asked us if we wanted bottled water or tap. I asked if they had SAN Benedetto water. He answered why would we import water from a country with less water than Quebec. I thanked him for the lecture. Later I noticed the restaurant had an ample quantity of imported wines from Italy. I didn't bother pointing out that inconsistency to our wPerhaps our waiter didn't know that there are also wines produced in Ontario and BC. As well, he told my guest that it was obvious she didn't drink much beer because she asked for the distinction between IPAs and Pilsener beers. Perhaps restaurant management could have a conversation with Clement about treating clients with respect and keep his opinions to himself.

This place is amazing. For starters, the portion sizes are…read morehuge (we were all very full before we could even finish our food!), And the food is excellent to boot! Not only that, but the waitstaff is *very* nice. I suffered some (very minor) teasing for my indecisiveness, but that's totally fine with me, and there was someone whizzing by offering coffee every five minutes or so, so we never ran out of coffee (or water!). Their smoothies are downright fabulous (I had the mango, peach, and banana), and it was definitely worth it! (It cost around $5-6). I was absolutely delighted to find their bathroom cleaning schedule pinned up in the bathroom, and even though it is small, it is cleaned every hour every day! The decor and atmosphere are nice, although those aren't usually my top priority, and it's in a nice neighbourhood. And, the best part of it all; the names! Every dish had a (hilarious) name that's the perfect combo of cute and quirky (the dads favourite; Sam is still on vacation)! The names honestly just push it over the edge for me (and for the rest of my party!) I would definitely recommend it!

Stay away!! They…read moreserved me a raw piece breakfast sausage. Unfortunately I didn't realize it until had eaten most of the first one because I was so hungry. This just happened so I'm very scared for potential food poisoning. The restaurant didn't seem to care at all and only gave a $5 rebate. All they said was to do a bad review if I wasn't happy. Good to know that this place doesn't care if they might have given someone food poisoning!! On a side note, the tables felt like they were covered in glue because they were so dirty. Stay away!!

After a long flight from San Francisco and a sardine-encased ride on the 747 bus from the airport,…read moreJamie W and I didn't want to venture far from our hotel for dinner, especially during a torrential downpour. Our choices were either a pasta spot frequented by the local student populace or this more traditional Spanish restaurant. Given our aversion to carbs, I think we made the wise decision in hindsight. We had no problem not having a reservation as we were seated quite easily.by a gregarious gentleman that we presumed was the owner. The menu was enticing to us since we were in Spain just a couple of months earlier where we had our share of tapas and paella. We were hungry, so we ordered rather liberally starting with the C$25 Octopus Salad (Salade de Pieuvre) (Photo 6). A hearty portion of octopus was boiled, chopped, and mixed with bell peppers, tomato, sweet onion, romaine, and a bright tasting vinaigrette. It tasted very authentic and provided savory satisfaction. We followed this plate up with the C$34 Trio de Tapas presented on an oblong appetizer plate (Photo 7). First up was a quartet of Cod Croquettes presented crispy golden-fried with a creamy interior. Completing the plate were nicely charred pieces of grilled chorizo and squid. We quickly knocked out those bar-style tapas. Our entree came next, the C$45 Paella Valenciana, a solid rendition with chicken, chorizo, a seafood medley, and saffron rice (Photo 9). While it wasn't quite at the level of the one we just had in Valencia (food snob alert), who knew you can get high quality paella in Montreal? FOOD - 4 stars...top grade Spanish fare AMBIANCE - 4 stars...definitely atmospheric....there was a flamenco show going on downstairs SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...great find for our first rainy night in Montreal RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/_vEo_6YwSj

Very cozy place with an excellent atmosphere. The food was outstanding, the service was very…read moreattentive, and the prices are quite competitive for being right in downtown Montreal. Highly recommended!

We held our company Christmas party at La Campagnola. The food was amazing, the setting was great…read moreas we had our own private room and the service was top-notch. A night to remember by all our employees! Highly recommended!

The food was excellent. The portions were so large, I had enough left over for 2 dinners. Service…read morewas efficient and friendly. I would recommend the seafood pasta dish. Their small house salad was delicious and more than enough for 2 people to share.