I had really high expectations for Restaurant Monarque and was hoping it would completely blow me…read moreaway. While the food was delicious, the overall experience fell just slightly short of what I would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. Service was the main area that didn't quite meet expectations. After being seated, we waited about 10 minutes before receiving menus and had to ask for them. Throughout the meal, interactions felt a bit rushed - several staff members who stopped by the table were somewhat brief, and on a few occasions, items like bread or water were dropped off while we tried to ask questions, but the busser had already walked away. That said, the restaurant was quite busy during lunch, so it's possible the pace and attentiveness were impacted by that. As for the food, we ordered the albacore tuna appetizer along with the strip loin, butcher's cut, and duck for our mains. Everything was well-prepared, though the duck portion was noticeably small. Desserts were a highlight - especially the pavlova with maracuya, which was excellent. Our server Laura was professional, though not very engaging until the very end of the meal when we were settling the bill. I would still return, as the food is strong, but I have to say that Bar George left a more lasting impression on us in terms of both food and service.

This review is for the Brasserie. I especially wanted to try this place to get my foie gras fix and…read moreit was really good! I only wish the foie gras and the bread were served warm. The bone marrow with snails was also good, but the combination was a little weird. I liked the bone marrow. I liked the snails. But served together took away from enjoying each part on its own. The duck was roasted to perfection. The skin was so crispy and the meat just fell off the bone. Same goes for the braised veal cheeks. There was no bone to fall off of, but the meat was so tender and just came apart as soon as I pressed down with my knife. I can't wait to come back to try the Salle à Manger since it's a different menu. Foie gras parfait 8/10 Bone marrow, Burgundy snails 8/10 Braised veal cheeks 9/10 Duck confit 9/10

Grabbed a reservation on OpenTable for late dinner. Location was nice in the city. They have a coat…read morecheck. We were seated upstairs. Our server was really good and the food was really good. We tried the non-alcoholic guava mule. The guava was nice and sweet and complimented the spicy of the ginger beer. We ordered a French onion soup, steak Diane, and a beef Wellington. The entrees came with choice of salad. We tried one of each , house Gibby salad and the blue cheese wedge. This was a lot of food for us. The French onion soup was my favorite, good flavor, lots of onions and that nice browned cheese top. Both salads were good, the house salad was a little lighter since the blue cheese wedge salad had a rich blue cheese dressing and bacon bits on top. The steak and beef Wellington was also good. In general, we ordered medium rare, it was a little bit rarer than I expected but not I'd edible. So something to think about if you need your meat to be cooked more. The prices seemed fair for a steakhouse and for the amount of food we ate.

Perfect steakhouse for a Vieux Montreal visit. Walking distance from Hotel Nelligan and the Notre…read moreDame Cathedral. Ambiance and service were fabulous. Picture dark cozy elegant steakhouse. Food and drinks? Fabulous. I had the Arctic Char (I was steaked-out) and my date had the prime rib. Both were perfect. We also ordered Old Fashioned Gibbys as cocktails with our meals that arrived in take-home flasks. Not cheap, but worth it! So, we each had two!

Not realising we would need a booking, we just rocked up. The front desk accommodated us in little…read moreunder 10 minutes - brilliant! I'll start with the complaints... portion size! As a starter, we don't need plates so full of food it goes to waste! Now the real stuff - my scallops were perfect. My steak was cooked perfectly med rare and was a fantastic cut. My lobster was amazing. My friends salmon was also amazingly good. This restaurant understands that on the main dishes, diners are after quality not quantity. Bravo

We had a fantastic dinner here on our way north skiing. We made a reservation, but showed up and…read morehour early (455) and thankfully they sat us at 5. Our waiter Daniel was lovely, attentive and had impeccable service. A true professional. We all ordered steaks. They were cooked perfectly to order. Love the "keg" specials that gave a small salad and side included. Drinks felt expensive compared to everything else, but we had a lovely time!

Everybody told us we had to go to Joe Beef and they were not wrong! Rich, delicious comfort food…read morewhere all flavors are at 11 and all you wanna do is just lean in further. None of the cocktails appealed to me particularly (they all seemed pretty abrasive in an interesting way but my palette doesn't love bitter) though my date had a really solid martini. I opted for the wine instead and was very impressed -- some interesting options, all of which I enjoyed and complimented the food well. Now to the food: we got a variety of oysters, all of which were delicious!! I coulda had a second round, but my date loves escargot so we did that instead -- extremely rich but always tasty. From there we went straight into entrees, I got the duck breast which was tender and lovely! So filling, so delicious. But my date chose even better with the rabbit. Omg. It was like a rabbit & foie gras entree with truffle on top and it was just out of this world! Again, so heavy but so delicious -- you wanna just drape it over your shoulders like a velvet curtain. Needless to say we were both too stuffed for dessert. But man, what an outstanding meal! Would love to come back here some day and do it all again.

Ate here while visiting Montreal for a few days and was pleasantly surprised. I had the lobster…read morespaghetti and my son had a filet. Both were excellent and the filet was cooked exactly as requested. There were three decently sized pieces of lobster in the shell, served on top of the spaghetti. We also had an order of escargot, which was served with a large piece of garlic bread and was delicious. Definitely recommended.

We were in Montreal and looking for a great lunch place and found Ruben's. The smoked beef brisket…read morewas amazing, so I inquired about bringing it home to Florida. Our waiter Gustavo was the best, helpful and attentive! Chad at the front was happy to help me pick out a piece already shrink wrapped for travel. The ambiance and the 2 servers gave us a first class experience at Ruben's, run to this place. I highly recommend it!

When headed to Montreal, research will tell you one of the 'must eats' is smoked meat. Reuben's was…read morerecommended, so that was my friend and my first dinner stop after arriving in Montreal. I love sandwiches so I was really looking forward to trying it. We were advised that the sandwich is large and comes with fries, cole slaw and a pickle, so we opted to share. Honestly, I didn't even finish my half of the sandwich. I liked the cole slaw best. Maybe I got it at the wrong place, but I can check off Montreal smoked meat and never have to try it again. The server was nice and we appreciated that she let us split the check.

Dining at Bar George was one of the highlights of our quick 24-hour layover in Montreal. We stayed…read moreat Le Mount Stephen Hotel without doing much research on dining options, assuming we'd just find something nearby. But before even checking in, we had to walk through Bar George ~ and instantly knew we wanted to eat there. We were lucky enough to grab a last-minute reservation, and Julien took a good care of us throughout the evening. His recommendation of the Beef Wellington was spot on (it's already one of our favorite dishes), but this was hands down the best we've ever had. I ordered the lobster risotto, which was excellent with just the right amount of spice. My son had the 10 oz striploin steak with homemade fries (chips), and it was absolutely delicious. I also loved the Canadian touch of coarse salt on the steak, plus the option to choose between Béarnaise or peppercorn sauce. Julien also mentioned their pastry chef placed second in a NY competition, and the desserts absolutely lived up to that reputation. We tried the pineapple and coconut pavlova and the "lick me hazelnut" ~ both beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. We also ordered iced coffee and a latte, and noticed something interesting: this was the second place where we found Canadian coffee to be smooth and mild ~ such a nice change from the often bitter, over-roasted American coffee. Yes, dinner was a bit steep ($300+), but it was worth every penny. Between the rich history, stunning design, outstanding service, and unique cuisine, I would highly recommend Bar George. I would absolutely love to come back!!

The inside of the restaurant architecture that mimic an old nostalgia classic British…read morecraftsmanship. Overall, I really enjoyed the food, ambience, and service here was impeccable. Ordered the Beef Wellington with several other dishes which were very good. The drink was excellent! I visit this place every time that I am in the area visiting! Again, the architecture of the building is timeless and beautiful!

Ambiance? Check. Service? You betcha. Food? Of course. Everything from top to bottom was amazing. I…read moredon't recall the name of our server but she was fantastic and walked us through the menu several times because it was a little daunting! If I had to be a bit nit-picky, I would say that even with the quality of the entire experience taken into account, the prices could have been a bit better. I think we spent about $60 per person and were still a little bit hungry after all was said and done.

Service: 11/10 Food: 10/10…read morePrice: 8/10 Ambiance: 10/10 I cannot rave enough about this restaurant. My mom is gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, 100% olive oil... lots of dietary restrictions, and Damas accommodated for her so kindly! The staff were super kind and welcoming. My mom had come here once before, and the waitress remembered her by name and was incredibly gracious and patient as my mom explained her diet. As for the food, just WOW. The pomegranate salad was incredible, and we got the lamb, chicken, mushrooms... everything was so beautifully plated with vibrant colors and burst of many flavors. Each perfectly cooked. It's amazing how they can turn something as "simple" as mushrooms and chicken to be so incredibly delicious. We celebrated my mom's birthday here, and the ambiance was perfect for it. 10/10 would recommend this place, especially for anyone with allergies.

Loved everything about this cute bar! The food was delicious and the drinks were even better! Staff…read morewas super attentive and the interior was cozy and cute! I loved everything about it! I had an amazing espresso martini and then split the ravioli and risotto! Highly recommend!

Trendy spot in Montreal with mystical themed decor. Has a small menu with more small plates but…read morehigh end items such as oysters, risotto with duck confit, and bison tartare. I enjoy the homemade miso honey butter that came with the grilled focaccia. Another bonus is its opened daily until 3AM, so you can get a trendy bite on a sunday night if desired

Quebecois cuisine is a marvel in the world of cooking. French cooking methods adapted to the harsh…read moreconditions of this part of Canada result in true masterpieces. Martin Picard, the chef of Au Pied de Cochon, is somewhat of a legend in this Canadian province. Intensely filling, fatty, meaty dishes unapologetically fill the menu of this otherwise laid back dinner establishment, while focusing on local ingredients and sourcing. For dining in North America, this restaurant has become a right of passage to visit. Chef Picard's most famous dish is the Duck in a Can. It's a pretty ridiculous concept to pull this off and it's basically as gruesomely appetizing for a carnivore as one would imagine: cooking organs and parts of the duck simmered slowly in a can, then dumping out the concoction into a fancy Bernardaud porcelain plate in a manner that will probably make most vegetarians cringe. It's not a presentation for the faint of heart, that's for sure. The quality of the meal here is truly world class. And yes, do get a side of Foie Gras poutine to make the fatty meal even fattier, might as well at this point. For those who did not yet interpret what this spot is about: it's the comfort food of comfort food, Quebec style.

Definitely need reservations to enter. The place was packed the whole time we were there. I was…read moreanticipating an incredible meal from all the great reviews. The menu is limited, but I appreciate the focus. They know what they do well and aren't afraid of perfecting it. We ordered the fraisier cocktail (vodka with aperol and strawberry sorbet on top) and the Mexican mojito (got a kick in the bottom of your throat spicy). Both really good and didn't skimp on the alcohol. I was very giddy by the time they brought the foie gras nigiri. This is why I wanted to eat here and am so glad they keep it on the menu! One order comes with 4 spoon servings, by the way. Add the soy ginger sauce because it cuts the fattiness just right. Oh là là! Decadent, smooth and buttery. Why don't more places serve foie gras like this? Genius! We got the pork chop, paparadelle pork ragu and a side of the salt and maple sugar fries. All were good, but the foie gras still had them beat. The fries had nice flavor, but we were really disappointed that we got the tail end of the fry basket. The bottom and middle of our order was all the broken bits. I felt a bit deceived. We got the pudding chomeur that people said was a classic dessert with a scoop of ice cream. It honestly was too sickly sweet. It's basically cake doused in a pool of maple sugar. So, if you love sweet sweet desserts, then the pudding is for you. We really should have ordered another foie gras for dessert. Do it for me when you go. I would come back for the cocktails and foie gras.

We had a delicious dinner at L'Express. This restaurant is on many lists for top restaurants of…read moreMontreal and it did not disappoint. We tried: - complimentary bread, butter, pickles, mustard. I loved this. Never saw another restaurant plop down mustard and pickles. The mustard was also possibly the most delicious mustard I've ever had. Very spicy and slightly salty - Duck confit on beans $37. Tasty, crispy, rich. - Grilled octopus on pepper sauce with potatos $24. Really tender and flavourful. The sauce was bright and acidic - Sorrel soup $13.75. First time having sorrel. It has a slightly sour taste. The soup was creamy and tangy. I'm glad we tried it - Quail with quail eggs on purple rice $37.50. Quail itself wasn't as flavourful but the sauce was amazing and soaked into the rice - Creme brulee $15. Flavour was impeccable. Had a slight grainy texture which was odd but this is just nit picking. Comes with a warm cookie Everything was good. I'm being more nitpicky here than usual, mostly to go back to these notes again in the future. I loved the meal and would definitely go back. Service is very friendly. Food came out super fast. The restaurant is bright and lively. Tables are quite cramped together but it makes sense as they quickly filled up for the evening. Thanks, we'll definitely be back!

Everything about this restaurant is superb and I hope I get to return soon. It is worth ordering an…read moreappetizer and entrée and dessert at this Michelin level restaurant. The prices are amazing and the food is mouthwatering. Shouted out to our serving assistant Callum, he made sure that we had a constant flow of complementary baguette and house-made pickles. I dined with four other people and everyone ordered something different and there was zero disappointments. I however, would highly recommend their duck entrée meat was so tender and flavorful, and it was perfectly crisp on the outside. Ultimately my best dining experience in Montreal!