I loved this spot mostly for the wine selection. The sommelier there was so knowledgeable and helpful in helping me and my friends pick our wine for the night. That was a fun experience. Our waiter was also very nice and attentive as well. I think we all thought our entrees were ok-- we had the gnocchi and the lamb medallion. However I LOVED the scallop appetizer, I could've had more of that! The restaurant was a nice, quaint place with fancy vibes. read more

Brasserie 701 - Scallop appetizer - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I was strugging to find a protein-rich breakfast in Old Montreal at a location that didn't have a long wait. While walking around, I ran across Brasserie 701. It's part of a hotel, so you have to enter the hotel to enter the restaurant. It was a little confusing knowing where to go to get seated / if you should just seat yourself; but there was a host that would come to the front door to seat you. Service was quite slow. They didn't seem all that busy as there were maybe 3-4 tables per server. It took a while to be acknowledged, 10+ minutes to get coffee after ordering, and 15-20 minutes for the omelette to finally make its way out. The omelette was evenly cooked and fluffy, but it was a bit bland. The bacon was served on the side, and that is where all of the flavor was for the omelette. I was in a hurry, otherwise I would have requested hot sauce or something to help out the eggs. The coffee wasn't the greatest. I had a lot of seriously good americanos in Montreal, but this one felt watery and almost like it was reheated. Better than nothing first thing in the morning, but there are plenty of other options around with better coffee. I wouldn't be upset to eat here again, but I don't think I would choose it over many of the other great options in the area. read more

Brasserie 701 - Bacon Omelette with Toast and an Americano - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

You know there is a level of professionalism here that I seriously think drops below a level of acceptable at all. I mean the food was so delayed it too well over an hour and half probably less. With my burger bun being burnt.. sorry but say what.. just know we all would've walked out and went to McDonald's.. that atleast doesn't have people who run off when things get bad.. not a favorable experience here. Plus fast food would've y'know been faster.. sorry I'm being honest. Plus asking us about our experience? It obviously wasn't gonna be good read more

Brasserie 701 - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Cons: Steak was not cooked the way we ordered it. Potatoes were cold. Shrimp was bland. Pros: drinks were good and service was great. Christian was a very good waiter. read more

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Service was very slow, took a while just to get drinks ordered and then close to two hours for the whole meal. Salmon tartare had no taste. The steak was low quality (fatty and chewy) and bland, the shrimp was undercooked. Everything was under-seasoned. Did not even bother with dessert, really disappointing especially for the price. read more

The waitress was very friendly and professional. The restaurant was nicely decorated and elegant. We started with charcuterie board and ended with sampling of desserts. The steak was juicy and of the fries were crispy of the steak and fries. The chicken was fresh and creamy. The duck was delicious read more

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We went first dinner on a cold weekday in April and found it refined yet very comfortable. The food was great, we both had the chicken supreme. The service was great! read more

Brasserie 701 - Chicken Supreme - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We enjoyed Brasserie 701! Just went for lunch, the portions were large and well made, and the restaurant is really open and bright inside, I'd definitely go back! read more

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They put us all the way in the back and forgot about us. We had to ask for a server to come take our order. Food didn't come for 40 minutes. In that time, they served me coffee (drip) in a tiny espresso cup. I asked for coffee at least three times. Each time the waiter nodded and then ignored us. Finally, when food came, they didn't bother to give us salt, pepper, ketchup, etc. I gave up after asking several times. I wonder why we received this treatment. read more

We visited Brasserie 701 this past weekend and had a wonderful time and our waitperson, Melissa, was amazing! She has the perfect personality...cheerful, professional and a joy to be around. And our meals were "spot on"! And the restaurant has a great vibe with lots of friendly people and old-world charm...we will be back soon! Cheers, John & Jean read more

Brasserie 701 - Jean and Melissa - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Brasserie 701 located in an historic building with cathedral ceilings and chandeliers. So historic that they used a heavy crane to lift window washing platforms besides the building. White tablecloths, wine glasses, water glasses, cloth napkins, the works. Wife had the CAN29$ 2 course lunch special of onion soup and pan seared seabass. The onion soup had onions, gruyere cheese, red wine, maple syrup and beef broth. Could definitely taste the sweetness of the maple syrup. The serving size of the seabass was large, at least 7 ounces. Unusual in that it came with artichokes. I had the CAN35$ 3 course lunch special of house salad with homemade vinaigrette and Parisian gnocchi with lamb. The house salad had carrots and raw onions besides lettuce, covered with a thick creamy vinaigrette sauce, not too sweet, but just right. The Parisian gnocchi came with garlic, pearl onions, peas covered with a rich sauce, and delicious pieces of lamb. For dessert had the chocolate mousse with bits of raspberry and blackberry. Of course, wife wanted half. Was looking for the gnocchi with drunken noodles, but those reviews were from 2016. You know you're dining someplace special when the restaurant has its own logo on the dishware. read more

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I came here for a weekday dinner and the restaurant was almost full when I arrived. I got lucky that I had a reservation. It's located perfectly within walking distance from both Notre Dame and old port. I really liked the vibe; many groups were enjoying their food, drinks or dessert. The staff are helpful and friendly. I originally came in for an appetizer, but the dessert menu was so attractive that I decided to go with appetizer and dessert. I got lucky that they weren't out of escargot. So I tried "Escargot in Parsley Sauce" after my complementary bread and butter. I really like the combination of parsley sauce with olives and puff pastry. I also enjoyed "Rocher Praliné" for my dessert. I'm happy I hadn't had my main course as it is very rich. read more

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Brasserie 701 was my restaurant of choice for my Christmas morning brunch! It did not disappoint! My server Tristan went above and beyond- he was incredibly busy but still made time to offer a few suggestions around Montreal "from a local". I really appreciated this banter as he gave me tips and tricks and insider info on the places I was already planning to visit. Once a year I award a server 100% tip for being incredible, and Tristan was my 2024 recipient! Thank you so much! The buffet was officially supposed to begin at 10am. I was seated around 950 and everyone was floundering about setting up the buffet. It seemed like nobody was in charge and everybody was unsure of their role. I didn't even get water or a Bonjour until about 1020! But it was smooth sailing from then on out! There was a hot table with beef bourginon, eggs Benedict and salmon. The cold table featured different salads- classic Caesar, beet salad and quinoa salad. The dessert table was far off on the side and I'm not sure many people even saw it (I was sitting across from it). The sunshine hits in the most lovely way through the windows of Brasserie 701. It's perfect for taking photos! The building is beautiful from the outside as well! It's right down the street from Notre Dame basilica. Thank you for the loveliest way to spend Christmas morning! read more

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The food was amazing! The wait staff was attentive and for the quality of the food and ambiance it was affordable. We would go back next time we are in Montreal. read more

Brasserie 701 - Chicken breast, squash and asparagus - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Everything -food -service - ambiance was awesome. Although I forgot to take a picture of the onion soup -hands down the best I had in quite a while. A taste of wine cooked in a light broth with crunchy cheese on top perfected it. The fillet mignon was as expected -not the best but certainly good. The bouillabaisse was fantastic. They did not have mussels so they substituted extra shrimps. The broth was rich and the cod was butter soft. The service was excellent. read more

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Fantastically friendly staff. Great ambiance. Great location. Do not expect fast service so leave enough time! We kept it simple tonight... Steak Frites all around. The flank steak had a nice flavor. The butter topping was a perfect compliment to it. Fries were natural cut. Decent size serving. Desert was Saint Honore. Tres bien! A great dish for fans of vanilla! Right next to the Basilica so great place to grab breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks when visiting. read more

Brasserie 701 - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

my partner and i come here for our nice dinner date every time we come to montreal (which is often) the service is always wonderful ! the steak frites from this place is my favorite meal, i also highly recommend trying the cheese board! read more

The food and service were fantastic. All of our meals(3 of us) were unique and tasty!! Nothing was left on the plates!!

Incredible weather allowed us to enjoy the outside seating on a warm October evening! Tasty salmon. Gentle breezes. Lovely! read more

We missed brunch by 5min so they immediately changed to their lunch menu unfortunately. So we only ordered lighter appetizers. The smoked salmon was fresh, it was served with mini pancakes that were slightly dry. The tartare was solid, it came with lots of fries and chips. I enjoyed the burrata, it's creamy and brings moisture to the salad. The interior design is very modern and clean! So I think I would've enjoyed it more with brunch food. read more

Brasserie 701 - smoked salmon, salmon tartare, burrata salad - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This restaurant is right across from the church of Notre Dame. We came here for dinner one night. It is located in the hotel de armas. The lighting in the restaurant was by dry cozy and romantic. It wasn't loud and you can have a conversation comfortably. We had a nice time. We ordered the bread as an appetizer and I got a Ma Dulcinee cocktail. For dinner I ordered the filet mignon and a parsnip soup. The filet mignon was one of the best I have had! The parsnip soup was full of flavor and nice and smooth. The mashed potatoes were also good and soaked in the juices from the steak. We had a great experience and I would recommend this place to you! The staff was attentive and checked in periodically. read more

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We were seated at 1:00 on a windy and rainy Saturday afternoon. Honestly, we were a bit anxious because they were serving brunch, and we had already eaten breakfast four hours earlier. The final choice came down to a burger or croque monsieur. Since it's a brasserie, we opted for the croque monsieur and were pleasantly surprised with their take on this classic! Food was great, service was great and the atmosphere was upbeat for a gloomy Saturday. Two paws up from TravlDog! read more

This restaurant was able to seat us with last minute reservations for 8 people via open table. Located in Old Montréal, Brasserie 701 was a good place for nice dinner. The restaurant has somewhat of a fancy high end bar atmosphere in the Hotel Place d'Armes. Our waiter was pretty attentive to us; however the food took a little while for it to come (probably 45 minutes or so after we ordered). The flank steak was the dish I ordered with regular fries instead of sweet potato fries. The steak overall I thought was pretty flavorful and tender; there were some chewier pieces/fatty pieces but overall was cooked well. The fries were good with the aioli sauce that came with it. I did try some of the duck confit from another person and the duck was pretty tender and would recommend trying! read more

Brasserie 701 - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Brunch was delish. We got the chicken and waffles and some drinks. Pretty content with it. read more

Brasserie 701 - Espresso martini & Maple sunrise - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Came here for an anniversary dinner during our trip to Montreal. We ordered: pork paté, seared duck, squid ink lobster risotto, lime cheesecake, an Aperol spritz, and a unique cilantro cocktail! FOOD REVIEW PORK PATÉ- 4.5/5 - This was my first time having pâté. It was served in a cut out slice of bread , a mushroom jelly, mustard, and veggies. I don't believe pâté is particularly my cup of tea, but I did enjoy this one! SEARED DUCK - 5/5 - The duck was seared to perfection! Juicy, tender, perfect amount of chew. It came paired with a saffron cream polenta and honey carrots. The red wine sauce was the perfect pairing. Definitely give this dish a try. SQUID INK LOBSTER RISOTTO - 5/5 - This risotto was one of the best I've had! I typically go for mushroom risotto, but I really enjoyed the seafood flavour of this dish. It came with a whole lobster tail and four separate pieces of calamari. Nicely plated and tasted absolutely delicious. LIME CHEESECAKE - 5/5 - Paired with fresh fruit, mango and passion fruit coulis, you can't go wrong with this cake. Perfect way to end the meal. The lime cheesecake had just the right amount of sweetness. DRINK REVIEW SAINCILANTRO - 4/5 - Cilantro in a cocktail? Who would have thought haha... it sounded unique and was recommended to us by our server so we gave it a try. It tasted okay to me as I am genuinely not a fan of cilantro or coriander. I give it 4 stars for the uniqueness! APEROL SPRITZ - 5/5 - I wanted something sweet to start off my dinner and I also never had Aperol before. Tasted great, 10/10! ATMOSPHERE Located just a few steps from Notre Dame, this is the perfect location in Old Montreal. Ensuring everyone was safe during these times, they had clear panels between every table. The interior gave a cozy vibe and it was nicely decorated. There is a bar as well and enough tables for a busy night. The exterior is honestly the perfect place to grab a pre or post dinner picture with your dining companions. Love the city and the overall feel of the restaurant! MENU A screenshot of some of their main courses. As you can see they have a nice variety and whatever you choose, your tastebuds will be satisfied! The price point is pretty fair because the quality of the food is very good. They have a lot to choose from for their appetizers, main course, and desserts. Take a look at their Instagram page and website for more details. read more

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So happy we found this place! It was right under our hotel so we decided to give them a try. Their outdoor seating is lovely, very spacious and you get a nice view of old Montreal. The staff is very friendly and happy to be back in business post covid. They really follow safety protocols and keep all their areas sanitized and cleaned. We started with a bottle of Italian rosé and it was perfectly chilled and refreshing. We both had the bacon burgers and oh my goodness, so tasty and full of flavor. We loved this place so much that we came back for breakfast the next day. Breakfast was AMAZING. Huge portions, bottomless mimosas and great food. The chicken and waffles were so authentic and perfect. I just LOVE this place and can't wait to be back! read more

Brasserie 701 - Burgers and Rosé - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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RUN, fast. Do not eat here. This is an expensive restaurant with low quality service. Nearly every staff member was confused, including the manager and they just could not get anything right. The drinks were not great. They can't serve alcohol outside bc their license expired. They don't have enough wait staff to take care of tables. Takes forever to get a check and food. We ordered a simple cheese plate and while the cheese was good, I'd expect a nice restaurant to tel us what type of cheeses we're eating at minimum. It's typical for them to tell you about the origin as well. Overall, the $$ you pay at this brasserie is NOT worth it. Everyone was very nice but I felt like I was watching Gordon Ramsey's kitchen nightmares. This place needs to shut down and get their act together. read more

Brasserie 701 - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

It took an eternity to eat here. It took forever to order and another forever to receive the food. I filled up on bread because it took so long and when my food finally arrived I wasn't much in the mood to eat. I ordered a burger with gouda cheese, bacon and arugula and it looked good. The flavor profile didn't work for me. I ordered the French Fries to go along with it and they was served room temperature so they must have been sitting there for a while. The personnel were polite and this looked like a nice smallish-restaurant but the service was too slow and the food wasn't great. Two stars! read more

Brasserie 701 - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Our family had a lovely dinner here -- the food was good though it was the waiter who served the food which made it memorable. He was bilingual and had a good sense of humor in both. We ordered the charcuterie to start and then had the squid ink seafood risotto, steak, and salmon. The steak was soft and the risotto had a lobster tail and squid. For dessert, one of had the lime cheesecake! It was a warm night, and we sat taking in the scene from the outside patio. read more

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The food is not anything incredible, but oh my god the service. Kenny, our waiter, was the perfect combination of attentive, respectful, friendly, and funny. He gave me feedback on my terrible French and affectionately joked with me when he said something I didn't understand. "I got you with that one, huh." My steak frites was disappointing compared to the same meal I had last year, both in terms of size and flavor. And the martinis were pretty small. But the dessert was delicious and the duck pâte in the charcuterie was out of this world. If you're going for the food, you may be disappointed. But the service more than makes up for it, and the high ceilings, beautiful plasterwork, views of Old Montreal, and fun, irreverent design touches really do add to your enjoyment. I felt relaxed and taken care of--which is the perfect feeling after a day of travel. ... and Kenny kicks ass. read more

Good and service was amazing. We started with the cheese platter. I got the filet which was cooked perfectly. My husband got the bouillabaisse which he enjoyed greatly. Would definitely recommend! read more

Sharing the same square with the famous Norte Dame Church, this Brasserie is a popular restaurant for both locals and tourists. Since this is highly recommended by TripAdvisor, we had our first meal here after landing in Montreal. The restaurant definitely has good vibes with both rooftop and outdoor dining where you can enjoy a very beautiful views of Norte Dame church and La Grande Port ( Ferris Wheel). This is also a popular venue for wedding banquets. We witnessed one while dining here. The restaurant has very strict Covid measures. We had to show our vaccination QR code and our negative test results before allowed to enter the restaurant. Menu is on QR code only, no touch. The menu was populated with very good French dishes. Since we are in a French restaurant, we chose escargot for our appetizer. The escargot was tasty with pesto sauce but the size of the escargots were very small. I think we had better ones at Meet in Paris back in Culvert City. Other dishes were not too bad. While the wild mushroom raviolis were excellent, the rosemary steak was mediocre. The beef was kind of tough to chew on. True to its French root, the dessert was outstanding. We had a creme brûlée for sharing and we just totally enjoyed it. This desert was the highlight of the evening! After dinner, we just strolled along the nice old Montréal streets to immersed ourselves in the beautiful architectures of this historical city. read more

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Nice ambience, service was good. Food was mediocre and underwhelming. Had the dozen oysters and the foie gras as appetizers and duck breast, lobster risotto, salmon and the burger. Risotto was decent but the rest were meh. read more

Brasserie 701 - Lobster risotto - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Located in MontrealThis restaurant is a take on French brasserie classics. We visited this restaurant for dinner and loved their lively ambience. For our appetizers we enjoyed both our choices. The Oysters Rockefeller came with leek fondue, creamy cheddar sauce and fresh herbs. We found that the size was quite small and so wasn't really filling, but overall was quite tasty. The Beef Tartar was our favourite out of the two, it came with Parmesan, parsley, avocado, shallots, truffle oil, and caviar mustard. We loved the caviar mustard for the Tartar and the use of avocado. For our mains, we found them a little disappointing. The 701 Burger was an AAA beef burger that had Guiness cheese, sautéed mushrooms, arugula, bacon, pickles, paprika, and maple syrup mayonnaise. We found the burger to be average and typical. The Grilled Organic Salmon came with grilled asparagus, cauliflower fritters, crispy kale leaves, and hazelnut sauce with white wine. To be honest, this dish was fairly bland and we didn't enjoy anything about it. The cauliflower fritters were oily and tasteless, and the hazelnut sauce just wasn't hitting for us. To finish off our meals, we were recommended their Baba Au Grand Marnier from our server which was Grand Marnier syrup soaked cake, Chantilly cream, and seasonal fruits. The dessert was mediocre, we found the soaked cake soggy and the cream too sweet. We would recommend this restaurant for drinks and appetizers only. 7/10 read more

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Wow the food was excellent. Perfect portions great prices. We started with oysters so smooth and tasty. The bouillabaisse was packed with seafood and oh so delicious. Lamp chops were rich and cooked just right, veggies complementing it perfectly. Matilde was one of the best servers we've ever. She was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. We will return! read more

It's hip, buzzing, and on a hot corner. Upscale decor and a visible fashionable crowd. There to impress and be seen, a corner from the Basilica. Hoping for the puttanesca, but it was brunch hour. Fun to hang out, people watching for sure. Food? 40 minutes after finally ordering, nary a note from the waitstaff; flagged one who got ours to come over finally, and announce that Sorry the Kitchen is backed up. Bread, anything, hungerrrr--think JoelGreyInCabaret-- sorry we have none. How about a mimosa. The food was good, certainly. But we ate it in seconds at that point. The waiters, it's a gig, The chef's management that day? Shabby. Tone is set from the top. And does leave a lingering taste-- despite the tasty and tres cher burger. read more

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All I can think of is a blind date: *It looks good. *Smells good *And he looks like he has a lot of potential. *But damn it... once you get to know that person... Disappointment. Disappointment. Disappointment all over again. *I'm sure he means well- but he hasn't realized, that his delivery, just leaves a bad taste in your mouth! *Will I go out with him all over again....No! Translation? 1. Elegant. 2. Nice Brunch menu. 3 We waited for 25-30 minutes for our food. 4. Our waiter was MIA- nor did he make any connection with us. 5. Saw a cute little waitress and said to her to get our waiter and our check. 6. Which he still didn't bring. 7. Not worth the wait and inattentive service. 8. Not returning the next time I'm in Montréal. read more

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I give this place a 5 star! I have been in many places around the world, high end restaurants. in Poland , France , Italy , NY and so on.... Ahmed was behind the bar! he recommend me the Beef Tar Tar..... I was blown away as he said this beef is top notch. I'm from Pennsylvania now and here on business and I'm blown away by the kindness of the staff at this establishment! try the Beef Tar Tar folks. Maciej read more

Food ok, but not great. Service was severely challenged. We got (and finished) our apps before our drinks arrived and waited over an hour between apps and mains. Never going back. read more

I was looking for a place for a birthday dinner for my friend and was recommended to Brasserie 701 and specifically for the rooftop terrasse which I thought was what I had reserved for , but when we got there the hostess ( she was super nice), had informed us that if we wanted to go up we had to go on another waiting list which was not written anywhere on the site ( Brasserie /Open table) so that was deceiving but we settled with the outdoor seating by the road. Food was good, but the desserts were better ( thank you to our waiter who brought out my friend's dessert with the sparkler). Overall decent experience , might return to try the brunch . Ps. The covid protocol in this restaurant is great ! read more

Brasserie 701 - Lobster Risotto ; lobster was cooked wonderfully, but the risotto was missing a bit of flavour to compliment the lobster. - Brasseries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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