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    Taverne Sur Le Square

    4.1 (43 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndComfort Food
    Closed 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Matt M.

    Staff is absolutely dead from their ass up. Food is solid, great tuna burger, good tandoori chicken salad, good location, but just wasn't satisfied with overall experience. Waitress was so stressed and overwhelmed and the restaurant wasn't even remotely busy. Definitely a good place food-wise but service is the name of the game so not gonna cut it. would potentially give it another shot one day

    Cauliflower appetizer
    Daniel B.

    Let me first say that the staff at Taverne are some of the friendliest and most doting servers you will ever come across. They are quick with a joke (but not a light of your smoke) and do their best to ease the pain of what has often been a slow and dysfunctional kitchen. While I wouldn't call myself a regular here, I eat here with family about 4 or 5 times a year. Don't get me wrong now. This place has a lot going for it; Free indoor parking in Westmount Square, a dark and cozy atmosphere, and a full bar with servers ready and willing to ply you with beverages. The atmosphere and clientele is akin to a Westmount country club if said club was located in the city. It's a bit of a scene, but nothing like some other establishments in this city. My issues with this establishment focus mainly on the food and the design of the menu. I like to I identify which dishes a restaurant produces as well or better than anyone else. Taverne has a warm bread pudding that might meet this criteria. Beyond that, I'm completely stumped. They try to be an Italian restaurant with a handful of pasta dishes, a French brasserie with their bavette and fries, and many other cuisines. Nothing here really knocks my socks off. Sometimes, in fact, the food is downright boring or poorly executed. Prices are high. Specials such as a rib steak can be through the roof. On a recent visit we ordered the chicken wing appetizer. For 15$ you get about 6 or 7 wings which right off the bat is annoying. Then, you notice that these wings are no bigger than your thumb. No crispiness whatsoever. Coated in what can only be described as a generic tabasco like sauce with a few crumbles of blue cheese. Guys, go to Old Orchard, go to Hurleys, go to Next Door pub. You could even try Buffalo Bills. You need a crash course in chicken wings and your license to serve them should be revoked until you can prove you can put out a meaty, flavourful wing that has some texture. Your technique of brining, smoking.....whatever...... just isn't working. We had the salmon tartare. It was tasty but forgettable and overpriced. Also, it used to come served atop a layer of avocado which has now been downgraded to cucumber. The price was not similarly downgraded however. We had some fries which were god awful. Usually the fries here are decent but this time tasted like oven baked McCain fries. Finally, my wife had the Cauliflower with middle eastern spicing and yogurt. It was edible but not memorable in any way. My BIGGEST gripe with this restaurant however is how they had the audacity to remove the 2 best items from their menu at dinner. You can no longer get their regular burger or the seared tuna burger. These 2 items used to be my favourite meals here. The burger was huge and dripping with goodness. The tuna burger was also a really nice pairing of comfort food with some finesse. I can only guess that they weren't turning an appropriate profit selling 19$ (or whatever they cost) burgers and wanted to force people to order a main course in the 35$ territory. This sucks. Maybe I don't want your take on chicken cacciatore or tired rigatoni dish. I want a burger and Taverne has ruled against me. Thanks for the memories guys!

    45 oz rib steak
    Doris C.

    Just know that the "comfort" in "comfort food" only applies until they give you the bill. Giving less than 4 stars wouldn't do Taverne justice, but there's room for improvement. Firstly, the service is just great. Tom and Michael are spectacular and valuable employees with a knack for working in the service industry. The appetizers and sides are also very solid, the salmon tartare was absolutely the correct answer for a salmon tartare. Perfect flavors and freshness. A++. Ordered the 45 ounce rib steak for the table. It came out lukewarm, pre-sliced, and somewhat tough and sinewy. It was also under seasoned and the plate was not warmed. I understand that this is not a steakhouse, but if there is a 45 ounce rib steak in the back that they expect to serve to customers, my philosophy is that it should be done with a more consideration than was given. Hopefully this feedback is valid.

    a plate of meat and carrots
    Karen H.

    It's been a few years since I've last been here with the Pandemic and all. Great choice to come on a Thursday evening. Indoor parking which going up 2 floors and you're at the entrance. The music was in the air and it was a full house with all the Covid precautions in place. What a inviting vibe throughout! It was such a pleasure seeing everyone laughing, grooving to the music as we all experienced daily but was on hold for a time. The host was so gracious and service was superb. The apple and endive salad with Prosciutto with a hint of cheese was so refreshing. All the flavours enmeshed, just woke up the palette. My main meal was PEI blue dot short rib special that was marinated for16 hrs... wow that's butter, with glazed carrots to perfection. Key lime pie and cappuccino was the end to my beginning. Definitely deserves the 5 stars because everyone is looking for that beautiful food experience with all the whistles and bells. See ya again....

    Lena S.

    The minute I stepped into the restaurant I felt like home!!! The ambiance, the service, the food and wine selection. Just perfect!! Steven and John make sure you have an unforgettable dining experience! It was a perfect night! Photo: Importation privée. Brack Mountain Wine Company. California. 50% Zinfandel, 25% Grenache and 25% Carignan. Jammy (I like this description used by John, the owner and the somm), notes of rich fruits and spices. Young and playful. The notes somewhat reminded me of Pinot Noir. All to say, it was an amazing night dining in Montreal!

    Annemette J.

    New renos are fabulous. The place is very cosy and warm feeling even in daylight. The bar is now amazing with the perfect lighting. Greg at the bar is great and the tagliatelle carbonara is to live for!

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    La Banquise - Vegan poutine

    La Banquise

    4.0(2.4k reviews)
    4.3 kmPlateau-Mont-Royal
    $$

    If you want a really good poutine experience, I recommend coming here…read more The smoked meat they put on top of the poutine fries reminds me of brisket from Texas. Very flavorful, juicy, good amount - they don't skimp on the serving. I washed it all down with a banana wheat beer which was perfect. I tried their chocolate cake dessert because I didn't feel like going out and searching for a dessert spot. It wasn't for me but it was still pretty good.

    Poutine is LEGIT…read more With so many places offering poutine, it's hard to know which one to go. We ended up choosing this place and are sure glad that we did. Came here around 11ish (after we hit up some bagels) and figured we'd grab some poutine to take back to the hotel. It wasn't that busy on a Monday morning, which was fine with us. The place was pretty colorful when you walk in, and it looks like this place was ready to serve the masses. Alas, we were getting take out, so we did not have the pleasure of dining in. The place has a decent amount of offerings, from hot dogs and burgers, to breakfast favorites including omelets. But let's be honest, that's not what you came for. No, you came here for the poutine, and what a selection of poutine they have. From your classic poutine, to the Elvis (minced steak, peppers and mushrooms), and others just drowning in smoked meats, it's hard to go wrong. My family ended up getting two "regular" orders (the person at the counter said a regular is good for one person, but the two orders fed all 4 of us, no problem). We ended up trying "the curfew" (ground beef, onions, cheese sauce, hot peppers and mac n cheese bites) and "The shoot-out" (smoke meat, bacon, spicy sausage and pepperoni). I swear each order weighed 2-3 pounds by itself as they did not skimp on any of the ingredients. OVERALL - LOVED it. I'm not a poutine connoisseur by any means, but I do love fries...and gravy...and meat.... and this place hit on all of those things. There may be other poutineries closer to you, but this one is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. CELEBRITY RATING - Ryan Reynolds

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    Front when entering

    La Banquise - Poutine with smoked meat, spicy sausage, mushrooms and onions

    Poutine with smoked meat, spicy sausage, mushrooms and onions

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Poached egg, crushed avocado, tomatoes, corn, red onion red pepper salsa watermelon radishes on gril...

    Deville Dinerbar

    4.0(654 reviews)
    1.7 kmVille-Marie
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    Pooh, Marie and I had our New Year's Eve supper here last night…read more We started off with drinks. Pooh and I had their signature Margarita and Marie had their Long Island Iced Tea. Pooh and I loved our drinks but for the price there should have been more alcohol and less ice. Marie wasn't crazy about her drink. She thought it was more like a cherry juice drink We shared the Calamari platter which was piping hot and had a delicious dipping sauce which Marie kept for her fries. For our main meal I ordered their Fried Chicken Salad. Pooh ordered Apollo à la Brasa, and Marie had Lobster Roll with fries and salad. I liked my salad but since it was "fried chicken " I thought the chicken would be hot. It was just warm so the skin wasn't crispy; more loose like sagging skin. Pooh loved his dish but it was a tad salty and greasy. Marie loved everything. Each of us had a Brazilian coffee which was delicious. After we shared an order of their Beignets. These beignets were huge and came with two dipping sauces: caramel and whipped Nutella. They were heavenly Service was fast and friendly and the ambiance was lively - great music too We would definitely return. I will try a different dish.

    Another good visit to Deville, this time for breakfast, and boy is it a breakfast. There's so many…read moreplaces you can go for breakfast in the area, but Deville is fun, with great music, a unique atmosphere, and fairly friendly staff. It's quite busy with the brunch crowd, but not like dinner hours. We had delicious drinks, clearly huge servings of great food, and a nice time just hanging out. We didn't feel rushed and got to just enjoy one another's company. It is tight seating admittedly, and not super comfy, but I'll take it for the yummy food. Will be back for breakfast.

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    Deville Dinerbar - Crispy panko-crusted sweet pickle chips, served with a side of maple Dijon and house-made picante ketchup -- a perfect mix of ...

    Crispy panko-crusted sweet pickle chips, served with a side of maple Dijon and house-made picante ketchup -- a perfect mix of ...

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    Bar George - Bar George: beet salad

    Bar George

    4.3(309 reviews)
    1.6 kmVille-Marie
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    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!

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    Grandfather clock

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    Burger Fiancé - Juicy burgers

    Burger Fiancé

    4.6(42 reviews)
    2.7 kmVille-Marie

    No calamari No kimchi…read more No salmon Fiance burger with poutine upgrade. Not much of a description of house burger other than made of veggies and nuts by staff, but tasted great and held its shape. It was quite a mouthful especially with onion ring. Bacon was tasty but got lost in the burger. Wolfed down the burger and poutine. Never had vegan poutine but it hit the spot. Just wished for more cheese curd. Satisfied by burger itch Cookies and cream milk shake. Shake is outstanding. Staff on lunch break. Super young staff all around, kudos. Too sunny and warm to eat outside English menu on flip side Large business party and tables full when I arrived but still seating available. Quaint establishment. AC in the dining area but not downstairs rest rooms.

    The restaurant is nicely designed and decorated. There was plenty of seating and it was clean…read moreinside. Service was great! The staff was attentive and timely. Food was great as well! I ordered the pulled "pork" sandwich, and the mushrooms and creamy barbecue sauce were delicious! Also upgraded my side to poutine, and good lord was it a lot of food. But so so so good! I got a few desserts to go as well. The blueberry cheesecake muffin was a miss, way to dry, I didn't enjoy it. But the chocolate chip cookie? Yes, please. Next time I'll take two. Overall a great place for quality vegan food at a decent price.

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    Interior

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    Waffle fries

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    Taverne Sur Le Square - comfortfood - Updated May 2026

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