We booked this place for our union's anniversary…read more We were pretty let down by the hidden fees and surcharges on top of pricey food. The food looked like it was cooked hours in advanced. By the time we were eating it, it was all mushy and cold. In the blink of an eye, the serving staff started clearing everything out, while there were still people there and some people were still arriving. The place itself is pretty nice, though some people had a hard time finding it on google maps due to the name and new location

When your house is flooded a week before your wedding, it's safe to say that your wedding takes a…read morebackseat in terms of priority. Despite this unfortunate circumstance we found ourselves in so close to the big day, Joe and the staff at The Challenger were helpful and understanding of our situation. They were patient and readily available to help or meet up if needed. The hall itself is beautiful -- it has recently been renovated and the surrounding grounds add natural beauty to the area. We chose The Challenger because it was different and stood out from the rest of the typical reception hall. One of the selling points for us was the floor to ceiling windows which can be difficult to come by. The food was phenomenal. Our guests are still raving about it months later! Joe helped us choose a menu we would be happy with and that our guests would enjoy. The options are endless! Moreover, the service was top notch. As bride and groom, we were treated like royalty and our guests were also very happy. Everything came together beautifully and we could not have asked for a better day or team to help us celebrate our wedding! A big thank you from Claude and Elizabeth!

We had a mixed experience working with this company to plan our wedding at their Salon Richmond,…read moreand felt it was important to share. On the positive side, the space is stunning and the food was excellent - both were highlights for us. However, our experience on the planning side raised several concerns. Communication and expectations were unclear from the outset. We initially believed we would be working with one team member, but later learned that a different person would be managing our wedding, which was not clearly communicated and created confusion early on. Throughout the process, we found the planner's approach to be rigid and not particularly collaborative. We were open to guidance, but often felt that our preferences were dismissed in favor of doing things a specific way. During our tasting, for example, some of our menu selections (chosen directly from the venue's own offerings) were criticized as not being "classy" or "elegant," which felt inappropriate and unnecessarily condescending. There were also multiple instances that felt unprofessional, including meetings starting late and recurring interruptions during scheduled time together. We also encountered a significant issue regarding payment transparency for a vendor booked through the venue. A deposit we paid was invoiced as a payment toward the band, but was not fully applied as such, and this was not disclosed at the time of payment. The matter was only resolved after escalation. While it is clear that the team is capable of executing events, our experience did not reflect the level of professionalism, transparency, or care that is essential when planning a wedding. A wedding is not just another event, and the planning process requires a level of respect, communication, and client focus that we did not consistently experience here. Due to these concerns, we ultimately chose to move forward with a different venue, as we did not feel confident continuing with the planning process. Based on our experience, we would not recommend this venue for weddings. Couples should proceed with caution and ensure they have a clear, documented understanding of vendor payments, responsibilities, and expectations before committing!

Attended a Sikh wedding and reception here. Absolutely beautiful and a space that can be versatile…read morebased on your needs!

My friend held her wedding reception in the room upstairs on the right. There's a large area at the…read moreback that can be opened up for cocktail hour. The space easily held 30+ tables with lots room to get around and for a dance floor in the center. I guess what is offered during cocktail hour depends on what package the couple has purchased but I was impressed with this particular one. There was a whole fish, a staff member stationed by a machine to slice prosciutto, cheese table, another staff member cooking shrimp so that it was freshly made and so much more. The food was cooked well. I admired that the steak wasn't horribly over cooked with the amount that had to be plated and served. My friend said that the staff had her and her husband feeling like a king and queen with the attention and service they experienced. There was a baptism downstairs with another wedding across the hall that we could hear the music blasting away when we had speeches on our side. Overall, it was a great venue with excellent food and service.

La Sirene have a handful of small halls, ideal for special event for a reasonable amount of people…read more(under a hundred). Presentation is nice but clearly doesn't have the same elegance you'd find in bigger halls. The place is VERY busy, with multiple parties going on and staff moving to and back. Not much of an area to hang out in or let the kids run loose. There's a bar in the lobby. Food was decent. Good soup, good salad but the main meal of pork tournedos was bland and forgettable. Pricing here is economic I understand but no reason to have a main meal to miss it's mark with such a limited menu. Our waitress was nice and helpful. Drinks from the bar was on-point.

This is strictly a banquet hall with a variety size rooms, this is not a restaurant…read more We held our dance her here in a room sized for 60 people. Our meal was half decent but nothing like the food we've had at la Sirene restaurant. We had soup, bread, pork tournedos, chicken and shrimp, lobster pasta. The service was efficient and the setting is great but the washrooms are down a good flight of stairs and smelled pretty bad

I had never been to this reception hall and to be honest with you, I wasn't looking forward to it…read more It seemed bit run down, old fashioned almost and at most halls, the food is "whatever". I was definitely proven wrong. The bartender was an absolute doll! He was sweet, warm and remembered my drink throughout the night after having to place my order with him only once (he was GREAT at his job!). The waiters were ready to help you with any question or request you had. And the food... WAS AWESOME! The meal consisted of lots of different types of food; from sushi to smoked meat to canelones. Everything was fresh and tasty. The sushi was so fresh and well made! The pasta was warm and full of flavor. I was really pleasantly surprised! I'd definitely recommend this place!

Nice little venue for private parties and weddings. The staff were extremely courteous and…read moreaccommodating; my only complaint would be that it's in the middle of nowhere and I'd worry about the safety of people traveling home alone (especially on public transit.) As long as you have a designated driver, or you call a cab it's a great place to hold a party.

What is your budget?…read more This is the first question you'll hear out of their mouth when you show up to visit their facilities. Renting the building and its furniture only did not seem like an option at all. We backed off because of the poor attitude of the staff. (+) Large space (-) Location; Low ceilings; No 'wow' effect. Please be aware that they are not asking what they can do to make your event special. They are really focused on getting the most $ out of you. The one staff wanted to charge 400$ per person for a 3 service banquet type of event or else he would serve corn to our guests! ...all of that even though we told them we would hire our own food service. This is not the way potential clients should be treated and it gave us a pretty clear idea of how their customer service is running after you sign a contract with them. We met two staff during our visit. The first one was nice but still very focused on our budget while the second one should be fired.

Absolutly beautiful place - those ceilling lamps are amazing!…read moreI went there for the end of year show of l'Académie Ballet Flamenco Lina Moros. Most dancers were dressed in red and black, some with elegant flowers in their hair. Their style fitted perfectly with this art deco venue. The floor of the room was rather crowded with chairs and small tables, but at least finding a seat wasn't difficult. The bar at the back of the room served refreshments. Acoustics were pretty good!

Here's another spectacular Montreal venue I miss so much, for watching dance or going dancing or…read moreseeing glorious sounding folk music, drinking beers and feeling transported to a different era in Montreal's history. I like it set up cabaret style, with small romantic groups at red cloth tables. The private rooms are cozy and elegant but without the deco majesty of the main venue, definitely nice for a bridal party to retreat to though if you are considering Lion D'or for a wedding venue!

This restaurant was amazing the food the M. the service was all top-notch one of the oldest inns in…read moreNorth America. We were not into fondue that night, but we could see by the many people around us. They were enjoying it to say the least. For a real Montreal experience I highly recommend this restaurant.

This is a tourist trap. It's super expensive and so not worth the price. The menus were ripped…read more The waitress immediately offered still or sparkling water but not tap. Right off the bat you know you're going to get hosed with that pushy nonsense. The fondue was really good but super pricey! $88 for two people and it's just cheese and bread. The steak was good but it came with some giant ball of butter on top. The ambiance is cool in that it's a super old building so there's history but it's definitely dark and some weird decor such as the two giant moose bodies with no heads. The bathroom sink was like a kitchen sink and faucet. I just feel they don't try because they know tourists will eat here like we did.