I really wanted to give this place 5 stars the moment I walked in. The views were absolutely breathtaking--you can see almost all of Old Montreal, and the atmosphere alone made a great first impression. The food was also good, easily a 4 out of 5. Unfortunately, the service completely changed the experience. We were there for almost an hour and a half (and I'm not exaggerating) waiting for our food. I also ordered a coffee and a mimosa, and it took almost 30 minutes for the drinks to arrive. The long wait times made what could have been an amazing brunch really frustrating. If the service matched the quality of the views and food, this would easily be a 5-star spot. I hope they can improve because the location and overall potential are definitely there. read more

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The food was amazing! Had the burger. It wS one of the best I've ever had. It was storming but they have a roof cover that can be activated. Great view of the port area. Service was very good. Our waiter took the time to write down highlights of Montreal. read more

We love a good rooftop bar and had a lovely dining experience here. We were able to reserve a table with a view after dark and it did not disappoint. The vibe was lively without being too loud and crazy. Our server was pleasant and efficient. We started with an Aperol spritz and a cucumber cocktail. We just wanted a light dinner so we decided on the scallops and the Green Goddess salad. Both were delicious and well presented. We thought the prices were decent considering the view. We will definitely return. read more

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We had a lovely dinner here. Food was outstanding and service was excellent. It was very busy but service was still great. The view was outstanding as was everything else about the evening. read more

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This place was poppin' the vibes were great, and the views even better. We tried a variety of cocktails, which were delicious and handcrafted. Liked that they incorporate local ingredients into their drinks while making interesting spin-offs of classics. Everyone talks about the view here, and I couldn't agree more. This rooftop is fabulous, the location is great in general. The service was a little lackluster in friendliness and in answering our questions, and they threatened to kick us out if we stayed longer than two hours, only to not care when we asked about timing after a few drinks. Probably because we were consuming a sizeable tab. It felt a bit pretentious, but hey, what do you expect from this area? Nonetheless, we still enjoyed ourselves, took plenty of photos for the gram, and people-watched. There were a number of locals here, too. Highly recommend if you're into rooftops and it's nice weather. read more

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We were stoked to find this rooftop bar. Great views, good service, good food - we had the calamari fritti and the Burratta William Gray. I think one of us had the yuzu 75 and I had something with pea flower. read more

This is a rooftop restaurant and it has a very nice view, although there were tons of bees everywhere, which was annoying. The surface was excellent, and everybody worked really hard to try to make this successful , especially with a larger group. Some food items were great like the appetizers , however, sadly, the main courses were marginal at best. Also, if you have a large group, you will be asked to pay a deposit and you have to make sure that your bill is at least the amount of the deposit or higher. Basically use it or lose it! Three of the main courses were steak so we assumed the steaks would be really good . The Manhattan cut steak was a really poor cut, full of fat and tendons, and not good steak at all. The lobster ravioli didn't even taste like lobster. It looked nice, but it didn't taste great. Incredibly, the fries appetizer was much tastier than any of the main meals. Definitely won't repeat read more

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This was such a cute little rooftop brunch spot! The vibe was chill. We were there during a drizzly chilly rain and were offered blankets which was much appreciated and a nice touch. Me and my friends got the Salmon Bagel Tower + Mimosa Kit and enjoyed it and had a great time! read more

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Great views from the terrasse of the William Gray Hotel! The cocktails were delicious but services something to be desired. We waited almost 45 minutes before even ordering appetizers I had the William Gray Burger, which was average. Expected more with the duck bacon! The seasonal risotto was not good (I don't recall what was in this night's special) - was poorly cooked Desserts were good and the highlight of the evening. Would recco this location for views and drinks, not a top spot for dinner. read more

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Just stopped by to grabbed a drink before dinner. Saw amazing photos vibes and wanted to check it out. Domes was reserved for their 5 course meal. Reservations only. read more

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Pros -the view is stunning. Great view of old Montreal, waterfront. -extensive drink menu. We loved the wine and Frose -Truffle fries had actual pieces of truffle Not pro - the food was OK. Charcuterie, burrata, oysters were standard. Would go for drinks and to check out the view. Service was good at first, but then took a while to get the bill as they were pretty busy. Recommend reservations given how popular it is. read more

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The last time we were here, later evening, they were fully booked. This time we were later afternoon (5:45) and tables were open. Our choices were order food to sit at a table or find a couple of spots at the Bar. We chose to order food. We started with a couple of Cocktails. Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita and an Espresso Martini. Delicious Margarita given the Passion Fruit twist. Martini was also tasty. We weren't ready for Dinner so we went with their Charcuterie. Good balance of cheese, meats and fruit-perfect for two. We saw a good variety of options for appetizers and Entrees. Next time! Our server was attentive and took great care of us. Premium pricing given the views and well worth it. Fun, upbeat vibe and atmosphere with amazing views of Old Town and St. Laurent. read more

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Ordered the sea bream. Small piece of fish unaccompanied by anything else. Big price. Bigger disappointment. Won't go back. There are other places with a rooftop view. Not recommended. read more

We went in their dome experience and it was absolutely amazing. The server was super nice and gave amazing recommendations for food and drinks. You can see the old port into the distance and they even had a small fireplace to roast marshmallows. The food was absolutely amazing. Each dish did not disappoint. This is definitely something I would bring people to who are visiting Montreal for the first time. I highly recommend this place especially during the winter. It gave off a nice cozy date night vibe! read more

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Had the croque monsieur with pastrami and it was good, but I wouldn't call it amazing. They had classic potato wedges which were well fried, but the croque monsieur seemed very 1 tone. Maybe that's just the nature of the croque monsieur, but I wasn't too impressed read more

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We came here on a Sunday morning for brunch. The restaurant is on the 8th floor of the hotel. The place was not crowded. We were seated at a table with great views of the city, ferris wheel and the St. Lawrence River. We ordered Eggs Benedict and French toast for brunch and had mimosa and tea for drinks. The view was gorgeous. The food was good, and portions were quite large. Friendly staff and the service was good. Great place to hang out. read more

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This is a buzzy scene--a popular brunch destination for tourists due to the lovely rooftop view of the Montreal harbor. The patio is covered so it isn't too hot or sunny and is protected from the elements. No complaints about the Aperol and Campari spritzes, chicken and waffles, and charcuterie platter which has really excellent sheep's milk cheeses. I do wish that there were some lunch options during brunch service and a wider menu but I'm guessing the staff is already stretched thin. Be prepared to wait a few minutes even after your res as both the host outside the hotel and the host at the entrance of the restaurant get backed up. Service is friendly and efficient. This place is a well oiled machine. read more

Très jolie terasse avec une vue superbe sur le vieux-port. Nous somme venu avec ma fille pour le souper et nous sommes bien contente de notre choix. La nourriture est délicieuse, je ne bois pas mais ma fille a aimé son cocktail. Camille la serveuse assignée à notre table était très agréable et très rapide. Je conseil cet établissement aux genre de tout âge. read more

Beyond spectacular views of Montreal. Ship horns blaze in the distance and as the sun goes down, the Ferris wheel and city light up. Go for drinks and the vibe but do not, I repeat, do NOT order the food. Service was super slow, waited over an hour for our food to arrive. Started with the French onion soup - ok flavor, but so hot it was hard to eat and everyone at the table burned their tongues. Steak frites and tuna for Mains. Meat was chewy and undercooked. Fries were soggy. Tuna was fine but underwhelming. Our waiter was nice and made it up to us with free dessert and tea, but overall still an overpriced experience for not very good food and slow service. The punchline? Am I a bit sad we messed up and overpaid for abysmal food? Yes. Would I recommend this place for a cool experience and nice drinks? Also yes. read more

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Absolutely beautiful views of the most beautiful part of town - perhaps the best views in Montreal. It's clearly very popular, but I was able to snag a table for 4 at 5:30 the same morning. The wait staff was nice and we were able to arrange a surprise dessert for a friend who was celebrating his birthday. We were there just for drinks - all their cocktails tilt heavily to the sweet side, but I asked them to customize my second drink to be more bitter and it came out excellent. Prices were basically as expected. read more

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Stopped in for a cocktail and a snack at Terrasse William Gray. We sat at the bar and had excellent service from Alexandre who made me a delicious Margarita and my sister a very Dirty Martini with extra olives! We shared a Charcuterie Board which was a more than substantial snack for these hungry ladies. Beautiful view of the city. Very busy with lots of happy patrons. Recommended. read more

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Nice view and location. Food was wonderful. Wait staff was very attentive. Was a bit put off by the hostess who sat us and stated we had a limited 90 minutes to enjoy our meal before the table needed to be turned over for the next reservation. What an insult! She shouldn't have said that. Like they were doing us a favor by allowing us to eat there. read more

Great rooftop views from Terrasse William Gray for our Brunch. Our server was attentive & bi-lingual. We loved our food. The chicken and waffles had a lovely sweet maple flavor and the beef Benedict had a lovely savory sauce. Drinks were excellent. I wasn't impressed that it was a part of a hotel, but that quickly changed! We would eat here again. read more

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5 stars for the ambience/view. 3 stars for the cocktails. Came here for a quick drink before dinner as I saw it had beautiful views! The views did not disappoint! We sat at the bar and had a nice time. The drink however wasn't much of a cocktail and more like a juice. I don't know if it was because there was too much ice or if it was just not much alcohol in it. I would come back to try another thing and because the views were great! read more

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Came here for brunch and loved the rooftop terrace with a panoramic view of the Ferris wheel and river. They have a great selection of food to choose from and I went with the smoked salmon Benedict. It was good, nothing special though. Our waiter was helpful in explaining things and checked in frequently on us. You are definitely coming to soak in the view and I would definitely want to try other menu items in the future! read more

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Was excited to try this place for my wife's birthday and made reservations requesting a nice view. Arrived early and they sat us far from the glass and near the entrance. Politely asked hostess if we can maybe wait until other spots opened up and she said it wasn't possible despite seeing open seats and her sitting other couples after us. So we sat and waitress asked if we wanted to order but no one gave us a menu then she disappeared. I tried a different hostess to see if it was possible to wait for another window seat and she said there's nothing she can do. I asked our waitress if we can maybe move and she said she couldn't help. So we just made reservations to Marcus at Four Seasons and walked out and had an amazing meal at a better place. read more

Corner pocket at the Terrasse William Gray rooftop was just amazing...best part of the whole evening besides the fabulous food and amazing drinks was the service. Maya A. Was just beyond helpful and made the evening so special. She is one of a kind and we will return and always select Maya A. Also Sarah was so helpful in planning a future event. To work with such wonderful people, it creates a vibe that you cannot get anywhere else. read more

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This place is awesome if you don't mind bad service, inclement weather, poor lighting, tough meat, and limited menu. Don't show up hoping for bread or salad or anything you normally like. If you expect more from a dining experience, there are plenty of options within 200 yards. Avoid! read more

The views could've been better. The food was amazing. The drinks were even better great place to have an event or a night out. It can get a little loud and it can be pretty hot but other than that it's a great place. Good service iamazing staff. read more

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Going to old Montreal was a last minute decision. We walked through St Paul and into the open square where buskers and artisans were more visible. Over looking the area, we spotted a few rooftop restaurants. We thought it had been awhile since we visited one and a first for us in this city. This trendy restaurant sits ontop of the hotel, not many hotels have one in the Old Port. You would need to reserve during peak dinner hours and if not there is a waiting list of more than an hour. We went to this one and since it was already after 8pm, we didn't wait more than 5 minutes. To our disappointment, we were seated at a different rooftop overlooking an alley and not the panoramic view of the harbour where the big ferris wheel is and the Cirque de Soleil tent. We ordered shared meals of shrimp and chicken. We found the chicken dry and the meal ordinary for the price. The shrimp was well worth it and it is a popular choice. We ordered wine and after the lockdown, everything is sooo expensive! Our bilingual waitress was great and very knowledgeable...phew... $$$ read more

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Loved the character of this building. It was stylish being in the old Port. The terrace was gorgeous with a view of the Ferris wheel and the water. The terrasse is tucked upstairs of the hotel, which has easy access by stairs or elevators. It's lovely all of the plants outside and the seating is comfortable. They have an amazing cocktail menu and a beautiful selection. Staff is very nice and professional. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for an amazing place to have a drink out on thé Terrasse. read more

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The staff is AMAZING! First heard of this place from a friend who stayed nearby and it was recommended by their concierge. THEY ARE OPEN EVEN IN THE WINTER (except for 11 days when they build the see-thru igloos atop the Terrasse). The views are amazing, the drinks delicious and can even sit at the bar just for drinks under heaters. The food is unique but a little pricey, but I figure that's how they attract and keep great employees. They have blankets out if you need them also. read more

Went here for dinner with friends. This is a very nice covered rooftop terrace with a great view of the river and the Ferris wheel. The glass walls are high enough to handle any cold winds. They have a great selection of shareable dishes, salads, main (meat and fish) and good desserts. We had green salads for starters. Very good, but big portions, almost a full meal. For the main course I wanted the beef ribs, but they were out, so I did the tuna. It was cooked to order and delicious. I had the Barolo red wine with the meal, the rest of the party had cocktails, which they raved about. High recommended, great service and wonderful food. read more

I came out here last year to visit a friend, and was taken here for lunch. Honestly, I don't remember much of the experience here, but the only thing that has been BURNED into my brain, was how amazing their Steak Tartare was. Funny thing is, it wasn't even my dish, it was my friend's. This steak tartare, if I remember correctly, had a honey ginger soy, that was blended into the meat and it was absolutely fantastic! I kid you not, I have been chasing every steak tartare I come into contact with hoping for that amazing flavor in my mouth again, I fail, everytime. One star taken off for the sandwich I had actually ordered... It was so bad, I can't even tell you what it was, I'm sure I have a picture of it somewhere. But that steak tartare though... read more

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Awful restaurant. NOT WORTH THE VIEW. Loud, Rude, Terrible Service and Indifferent self-important hostesses. Avoid this place like the plague. read more

We were looking forward to this meal both because of the ratings we had seen and the renowned view. Well... at least the view was good. For us, the food and atmosphere was that of a quintessential "Tourist Trap." Now, before I get into why this place was SO disappointing, I do want to give a shout-out to the staff, particularly the host staff who were absolutely wonderful, kind and accommodating. Too bad the food isn't worthy of their excellence. Despite their wonderful demeanor, the overall service was rather slow, but that was well beyond their purview from what we could tell. We started the evening with two Aperol Spritzes. The traditional Aperol Spritz is three parts prosecco, two parts Aperol and one part club soda. They were not very good and I'm pretty sure there was almost no prosecco in our $16 drinks. For dinner, I ordered the Manhattan steak at $58. With the sauce it was, indeed, tasty, but nowhere worth the price - even if it were 50% off!! It was just "okay" as far as high-dollar steak dinning goes. The dish also came with steamed vegetables and halved fingerling potatoes. Both were very ordinary and the vegetables were very plain, unseasoned, overcooked and cold. There was baby broccoli, asparagus, quartered zucchini and one green bean. I don't know about you, but when I'm paying top dollar, I expect some seasoning, sauce or special flavor to the vegetables other than their natural flavor from steaming. They were quite dull and disappointing. My wife had the flank steak, which was also good, but unremarkable and, again, nowhere near worth the price. If you want a place for a nice view and overpriced drinks and food, you'll love it here. However, it's is very, very crowded, and quite loud as well. I don't know why operators of such venues have to have loud music playing, because almost NO ONE goes there to listen to music. We go to enjoy the company of others, which is harder to do when you have to shout and strain to hear with others are saying. Also, IMHO, if you are over 50, you're not nearly cool enough for this venue - I don't care if you're Tom Scientology-Poster-Boy Cruise, you won't fit. Now, I'm not adverse to a high dollar meal, but I DO expect to get my money's worth. Terrasse William Gray didn't come close to that. I wouldn't recommend it and wouldn't go back even if it were free. read more

Great food. Appetizer of duck brochette and dinner of salmon (pix). Disappointed on seating. Seems like only people with reservations get the good views. They sat me at the bar. Radioed up to see if they could seat me. Minutes later I'm sitting at the bar. No on else seated there at all. read more

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Come here for the view, not the food. We came here for brunch on a sunday and got the spot at the corner with an amazing view of the old port. However, the food was not that great. We got the fries with truffle mayo, the casserole and the eggs benedict. The casserole was ok. The truffle mayo was very flavorful, but the fries were very soggy. The eggs benedict were not so good. It said on the menu that it comes with white ham but somehow we got salami on it without any notice of change in the menu. The salami was very salty and overpowered the rest of the flavors. Some of the leaves in the salad went bad (dark and slimy) but still managed to be in our plate. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. For the pandemic, they all wear masks and visors and also provide antiseptic at the entrance. read more

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Barb and I made our first visit to Terrase William Grey for lunch today. The experience was great, highlighted by the spectacular view and very welcoming service. Everyone from the doorman, hostess and waitress were all super friendly. I ordered fried shrimp and fries, Barb ordered the Salmon Tataki. The wine list was a little thin but I found a nice Sancerre that paired beautifully with the dishes. The shrimp dish was OK, tasty but small shrimp (40 count?). The fries were a little undercooked and I barely dented the large serving. The Salmon on the other hand was excellent, having a nice salty coat sliced thin and served basically raw. So mixed reviews on the food but the service and view were 5 star, I can see us becoming regulars here for sunset cocktails! read more

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Great service (shoutout to Elizabeth), amazing cocktails, and spectacular views! The Terrasse William Gray is the perfect spot to enjoy a drink and take in the sight of Old Montreal! read more