A friend of a friend recommended this place as a must try when we were in Montreal. Trendy? No. Loud? No. Tasty food in an old school setting? Yes! This restaurant reminds me of the types of places I used to go to with my parents and grandparents. It just brought back a sense of nostalgia. We got here right when they opened on a Sunday morning and were one of the first tables there. When we told the servers that we were visiting from the US and that Chalet came highly recommended, they took pity on us (rightfully so) and then gave us a 5 star experience. We got the chicken special that came with fries, baked potato, Cole slaw and chicken soup and you cannot forget about the gravy! I'm not a Cole slaw conossieur but it was some of the Cole slaw I've ever had. Very finely shredded and the perfect combo of tangy and sweet. The chicken was perfectly roasted and I was so sad that I was getting full off of all the homestyle sides that I couldn't eat all the chicken. But the gravy? Good god that gravy, it's been weeks and I'm still thinking about it. I'm not even a big gravy person but this was savory heavy with a kick at the end. They gave us multiple cups, one for dipping and one for slipping! Come for the food and service, this place is full of regulars and appreciate the hospitality from our servers (I believe Janet or Janice and another friendly lady!) read more

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Another great experience. Delicious food, consistently nice service (we tend to always have the same waitress and she was great). It seemed busier today than usual with other diners so it was very lively but it was still easy to hear each other talk (and the service was still fast). Cozy, warm, delicious chicken and fries... it's also the only place I at least take bites of my coleslaw... overall, it was great. read more

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This was a fun stop on our way north. The food was good and the service was fast. The menu is pretty limited but you get a decent amount for what you're paying. The house wine and beer are inexpensive and worth the price. As an American, this is not what I think of when I see BBQ, but the chicken was nicely roasted! The bbq sauce is not what I was expecting, more like a curry or gravy. read more

Chalet Bar B-Q - Sign outside - Barbeque Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Chalet Bar-B-Q is a cute little restaurant with the nicest staff. My friends and I arrived at 8 and even though the sign on the door said they closed at 10, the waitress told us they closed at 9. However, she gladly stayed a few minutes late for us to finish our meal and pay our bill. The Barbeque was great! My chicken came out so tender and delicious. The baked potato was incredible! Would definitely go back! read more

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A classic Roast chicken shop since 1944. Double quarter Chicken was juicy and tender with baked potato perfect soft with a Cesar salad is always sublime. Parking is free in the back. The ambiance is perfect feels like you are back in time. Service is busy on certain times and days but still the servers try their best to help and bring the food. God Bless the customers and employees. Christus Rex Est read more

Rotisserie chicken. That's all you have to know! Dropped in a Monday evening and it was pretty quiet. The interior was very old school and dated, but that's just the way I like it when it comes to classic food spots. The menu is predominantly all about that rotisserie chicken, so that's what we ordered! You can't miss with any of the full course or chicken dinner meals. My wife ordered the Quarter Chicken (leg) full course dinner with their fresh cut fries and I ordered the Hot Chicken Sandwich with their fresh cut fries. Wait, let me re-phrase what came with the entrees, SUPER fresh cut fries! The chicken was absolutely DELICIOUS. The quarter chicken that my wife had was very moist and tender and came with a side of gravy. As for the Hot Chicken Sandwich, it was a gravy lovers dream with the gravy overflowing on the plate and smothering the white bread like white on rice. And did I mention those SUPER fresh cut fries???? Ridiculously good! Some of the best fries you'll probably ever have. The only complaint we had was that my Hot Chicken Sandwich was supposed to come with dark meat, but they gave me white meat instead. Minor hiccup as thankfully there was that ohhhh so good gravy to dip it in, but without the gravy the white meat was on the dry side. And a side note, my wife wasn't a huge fan of the gravy for some reason, but I sure was. Also, our waitress was very friendly and welcoming. Parking can be tough though as they don't have a parking lot, so you will have to park on the street somewhere around the area, but don't let it deter you from dropping in! read more

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Food: so the review I wrote years ago wasn't accurate at all cause I always remember hating this place. So let's get down to it. Chicken gets 5 stars but who can't make chicken ? Awesome coleslaw! The worst French fries ever ! Soggy and just not edible. The gravy! Puke! I don't know how ppl eat this weird sauce that's just packed with pepper! At Hubert bbq gravy anyday baby this is awful! Service: we ordered it to the house Ambiance: old as ever! Honestly I get so dissapointed when ever I hear we have to eat this place because there's so many better chicken spots. I know some ppl might want to come for me after this but I just can't stand their fries or gravy! read more

I have frequented this restaurant since 1993! 10 years in Montreal and 25 from Florida. This is bar far the best chicken and fries I have ever eaten. It's a meal eaten with the comforts of home. It's quaint, simplistic and not over the top - you don't feel uncomfortable making a mess eating with your hands! Great prices, friendly faces with a view of Sherbrooke Boul. In business since 1944 - a true gen that has stood the test of time. YUM!! read more

The service is impeccably authentic. You are mothered with an eyebrow raised. Respectfully. They've seen it all, my friends. Consistently expertly served chicken. The sides are...well, the sides and nice they are. But it's the chicken and the sauce and the fun tables that bring people and families here on a rainy evening (me, 70+ years) here. read more

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This small resto was perfect for A drop in after a lwhile mg day of flying. I recently mend to anyone oooking for family style dining in a cute atmosphere. read more

Chalet Bar B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Last night we ordered from Chalet BBQ for a delivery. 1 leg, 1 breast, 2 baked potatoes, 1 Cole slaw for 2. The order arrived a short time after but when we sat down to eat there was no butter or sour cream for the baked potatoes. No BBQ sauce for the chicken. It was all very dry to say the least. When I called the receptionist said I had not requested the accoutrements to go with the meal. Isn't it up the receptionists to ask if we want any sauces. I am not used to ordering chicken but won't ever again not from Chalet anyway. read more

Lived in Montreal for many years and never came here. SMH! This place kicks its chain competitor's butt. We tried to order the leg dinner and add a side of leg, and the helpful server gave us the double leg meal from the "secret" menu. The leg pieces were plentiful and moist and each had some of that crunchy skin and some of the soft skin. The coleslaw comes right away and it's the best resto slaw I've ever eaten. Not creamy, but vinegary with a touch of sweet. To-die-for fries of the best Quebec variety and double pots of dipping gravy without asking. We also ordered a 1/2 bottle of house red and it was a winner, too. It's no surprise this place has been humming for 50 years. Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Travel back in by time 50 years or so snd here you are. If you are looking for a fancy restaurant you are st the wrong place if you are looking for good old style BBQ chicken you are st the right place. Try their Kea lime and coconut pies. read more

Have been going for decades best chicken, fries, gravy. Decor has never changed over the last 80 years! Service quick and friendly. read more

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The chicken is amazing and delicious nicely seasoned and cooked. Good portion size. Sometimes enough for 2 suppers. read more

Food always very good with very hot gravy for the fries. Portions are workman sized, not on diet. Service, seems they knew exactly what I wanted and were fast and efficient. The ambiance, we were 4 hard of hearing guys at a comfortable table having a good time without binging or disturbing others. Felt like home without the nagging. I would say it is a 9 out of ten just because we had a waiter rather than a waitress. I love fantasying while I eat. We will definitely go back next month. . read more

I've been going to Swiss Chalet since they opened in Toronto Ontario on Bloor St W in 1954 right across from the Royal Conservatory of Music . The walls were covered with pictures of Switzerland and chalets or cabins and the great Matterhorn Mountain . The waitresses were all dressed in Swiss miss outfits You'd think you were in Switzerland up in the Alpine mountains. It was a real Swiss experience . Over the years they've added ribs and roast beef but their signature chicken and dipping sauce have never changed -always delicious! Cheers to Swiss Chalet D Abbott read more

75 years of the same business model. They sell only chicken of the best flavour. The sauce the best I've had.

Maybe it's because I live close to Notre Dame street, where very restaurant competes with his neighbor. The fries are all natural. Hand cut and delicious. Humans have been adapted to the disgusting taste of frozen fries. So they simply can't tell the difference. Only explanation that makes sense to me. These fries should have put the place out of business, YEARS AGO. After the meal, I read a review from the States that mentioned (hand cut fries) and I almost brought up those disgusting, frozen monstrosities. And that stale, half hamburger bun, too. They may be "hand cut" where he lives, but... I wouldn't even have eaten them. But I was so hungry when I ordered. And there was nothing else in the house. If it wasn't for the sauce, I never would have suffered through. Such a disappointment. Haven't had Chalet BBC in decades. It will no doubt be at LEAST that long before I eat those fries again. Thank God!!! read more

The food is good, but the chicken fingers are missing, so I don't recommend this place for children. I am pleased with the service, but I don't love this place in general. I kinda hate it because children are better than everyone else, and this place doesn't even have chicken fingers!!! The ambiance is average. read more

I was visiting Montreal (my home town) after many years and simply had to go to Chalet BBQ. I was staying with my nephew and his family in NDG so we ordered takeout. They've got a great takeout system now that the restaurant part of the establishment is closed, and they're cranking out the orders very efficiently. Did it taste like I remembered it 20 years ago? You bet it did!!! read more

This had been highly recommended to us from someone who grew up in Montreal, so we had to give it a shot when we went there on vacation. It's a real old-fashioned diner-style place, which I love. The chicken was very good, the fries were fantastic (and I'm not a big fries guy), and the service was excellent. No complaints at all. And while I do speak a little bit of French, Chalet BBQ is in an English-dominant area of the city, so they will start speaking to you in English, which was pretty much the opposite of all the other places we had visited. That was definitely appreciated. read more

Fantastic bbq chicken. They virtually invented the stuff! Service is ok, the place itself could definitely use some updating, fresh paint, new seats! read more

Chalet Bar B-Q has the best chicken in Montreal and the service is great! It's not a place for atmosphere although it's pleasant enough, and it's family friendly. The menu consists of chicken and chicken. Recommended! read more

The best by far, I used to live in Montreal and now live in Ft Lauderdale. When I go back to Montreal to visit I go there everyday. Sometimes I just want to get on a plane and go to Chalet Bar B Que. It is fantastic the Fries, Sauce and Chicken...........AMAZING!!!!!! No Chicken Restaurant even comes close to you. read more

This is the best rotisserie chicken I have ever had and imagine it's the best anyone has ever had. I always like to order extra sauce... but my doctor would probably suggest I avoid doing that. read more

It was announced that this week Chalet BBq was opening for deliveries or pick up from 4-9pm. The seed was planted in my mind. Today while I was bike riding I decided to ride by to see the situation. There definitely was a line up and I decided to wait since it is the best chicken in town. We all kept our distance and it was about a 20 min wait and it went smoothly. I ordered the quarter breast special which if you know Chalet it comes with fries, sauce and a bun. I walked over to Girouard Park found a spot and dived into the food. Definitely worth the wait! I've been doing a lot of cooking so this was a great treat and Chalet can never let you down, especially during the pandemic times.. read more

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The chicken was raw and pink. I called to see if they could either offer credit or refund and they refused. I then left a message to the manager who never responded. I'm livid as I order twice monthly. I waited for the manager to call before posting this photo.......last week read more

Chalet Bar B-Q - Breast - Barbeque Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I'm going to have to give this place a 5* rating. Not because it's particularly pretty or because it was the best meal of my life, but because from the second we walked in, all staff members were so caring and sweet - it's just so rare to get AMAZING customer service in Montreal! When they found out it was our first time visiting, our waitress was extra helpful and sweet. That's what'll make the difference the next time I'm craving chicken and not sure where to eat... Chalet will be on the top of my list for sure!! They serve comforting, Quebecois-style rotisserie chicken with delicious fries that have a hint on vanilla in them, served with their BBQ sauce, a piece of white bread and coleslaw (not creamy, the vinegary type). I personally don't see the need for the bread but the chicken, sauce, fries and coleslaw all had great flavours. Such a cozy vibe inside the restaurant as it's been around since the 1940s. The guys at work order from this place every couple of weeks so maybe I'll join them next time :P read more

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For BBQ rotisserie chicken, it's the best in Montreal and hard to beat elsewhere. Five stars go for incredibly juicy moist chicken, fast service (no wonder their free parking is limited to 1 hour), great chicken soup and low prices, like $16.99 for a half chicken dinner with all the sides. Their sides are decent, and dessert is standard chicken dinner fare. Their ambience is well let's face it, dated ( open since 1944)- pretty sure not much has changed. Beats St Hubert's chain chicken and even Bar-B-Barn ( except the latter's ribs are incredible). read more

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Chalet Bar-B-Q can be translated to one simple word: COMFORT Our waitress was extremely friendly. The service was very quick. I had a coleslaw, chicken breast and fries, while my boyfriend had a chicken noodle soup, chicken breast and fries. Everything was delicious!!! And for the price, there was a lot of food- I couldn't even finish my meal but tried to force myself because I didn't want to waste this delicious comfort food. I would definitely recommend and I can't wait to go back very soon! read more

My favourite chicken spot in Montréal! Classic French Canadian chicken, fries, and sauce. This isn't a Michelin star type spot.. This is a local delicacy. ***** 5 stars deal with it. read more

The Yelpers are right and so is my uncle... Chalet is some awesome montreal chicken. The gravy is fantastic and so are the fries. I even ate coleslaw, and I don't even like coleslaw! 5 stars for a meal under $10! read more

This was my first meal in Montreal as I already arrived late and this was the only interesting restaurant which was walking distance to where I'm staying. I didn't have any expectations as I think it's just chicken and fries. I got the chicken leg dinner which came with chicken soup and fries. It was a cold night so the soup did a good job giving me extra warmth. I thought the color was a bit funky but it tasted good. There were a lot of chicken chucks included. As for the chicken, I really liked it. It came with gravy like sauce but I didn't really like the taste of it and I think the chicken itself was already so flavorful. Also, the fries was so crispy and so good. read more

Chalet Bar B-Q - Chicken leg dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Wow, where to begin... this place is an institution, their roasted chicken is AMAZING! The gravy is AMAZING! The fries are AMAZING! Their soup is... you guessed it AMAZING! There is nothing wrong about this place, the decor is really cool it has this old 1940's diner vibe (it's actually been open since 1944 so that explains it) the decor hasn't changed in 75 years and neither have the waitresses! I'm just kidding but most of the staff is just older women in their 50's and over which makes it feel like you're going to eat at your grandma's. Seriously worth checking out, the prices are really good and so is the food! It doesn't get better than this! read more

By far the BEST!!! BBQ chicken you'll ever have. Chalet Bar-B-Q has been a Montreal staple since 1944 and they sure have mastered the art of BBQ chicken, whether dining in or taking out this place is a cut above the rest never to be put in the same category as such garbage as St. Hubert or Swiss Chalet and in my opinion (and this is a big Montreal debate) much better than Côte St-Luc Bar-B-Q. I only get one meal when I come here and although I'm sure they serve other things I have yet to ever look at the menu, for me its all about the double leg dinner with fries and a coleslaw. Pure heaven. My mouth is watering just thinking about it and I just finished eating it. read more

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I have eaten at Chalet Bar-B-Q Rotisserie for around 5 decades. Things are changing. Unfortunately, for the worst. This is not limited to one occasion. Over the past year, or longer, quality control has left the building. The business is being affected. It shows. My last experience. 9:00 pm. Sunday December 2. The cashier greets me with, "We close at 10:00 pm." I think to myself, "What a funny way to great a loyal patron." I am seated in the west side isle, or right side if you are facing the building, at the end close to the kitchen, by a waiter. I remember him in training last year. Seconds later a couple enter. The water leaves me to deal with them although there is a waitress in that section. I say to myself, "I have a bad feeling about this." 3 patrons are finishing up their meal. He walks over laughing and joking with them. Then he comes back after he realizes I am there and takes my order. "That's it he says." The "I have a bad feeling about this." is ignited. The Meal. The meal is delivered lukewarm. I am being generous. I have made this complaint all the way up to management for over a year and a half. The chips are cold, dry, old. This is typical. You can tell they have been sitting under a heat lamp for what appears to be hours. I am not joking. 25 cents worth of potatoes saved for hours. The hot chicken sandwich was almost cold, drenched in lukewarm sauce. The waiter leaves. Not one word about condiments. I get my own. He did not come back to ask me "is everything to my liking?" like a good waiter would do. As I mention at the start of this review, "Things are changing." Unfortunately, for the worst. When I finished eating, to which I rushed, everything was ICE cold. A soggy ice cold $20.00 dollar meal. After 10 minutes (I) had to get out of my seat and look for the waiter. The cashier, the one that greeted me, "we close at 10:00," had to tell him, yell for him from her seat into the kitchen, about 10 feet away, I wanted service. Remember now, I had not seen my waiter sence he served me. The place is empty.Just myself and another couple in the opposite isle. Upon my waiters arrival, he was making me a bill. I was dumbfounded. I said, stop! I wanted dessert and a coffee. Too see the look on his face was like I broke his favorite toy on Christmas. The "I have a bad feeling about this." was in full swing now. I was getting agitated. This was ludacris. He had the attention and attitude of a 12 year old child. He disappears. After another 5 minutes I got up even more agitated, put on my winter coat and went to the cashier to pay my bill. He was just returning with my desert. Its a 20 foot walk to the kitchen. It normally takes "1" minute. As well, there was No Coffee in his hands. It was plain to see the last thing on my waiters mind was his customer. He, and everyone else their by the looks of it, accept for Annie, that tends to her customers, wanted to leave and go home. The cook, if you call him that, had a miserable expression on his face. This is (A) typical. Do you want to see miserable expression on a cooks face entering a restaurant? This is (A) typical! I told the cashier how disappointed I was. How I thought the display by everyone I came in contact with was very very disappointing. It is likely I will not return unless major changes are made. I mean major. It is a 50/50 chance you are going to get a hot meal and good service these days. I can say this with all honesty. Management is sleeping. No quality controls. Major changes from the top down is what I feel is required. A New Broom Sweeps Clean. read more

I love this place! My husband took me here when we first started dating and it was a chicken revelation to me!!! I grew up with Swiss Chalet (until they close). My husband on the other hand, grew up with Chalet B.B.Q. He lived from walking distance in NDG. Ever since then, we I would crave some rotisserie chicken this is the place we would go to. My husband always take the quarter leg meal. It comes with coleslaw or chicken soup. Fries or baked potatoes with sour cream. The chicken and loads of gravy! Pure delight! As for me, i would go for the hot chicken. The best classic hot chicken in town. It comes with fries or baked potato, green peas and gravy over it. A lot of gravy. So much that you could eat it with a spoon. This place has been opened since 1944 and from what we know, nothing has changed much. Most of the waitresses has been here since... Well forever! They are so, so, SO nice. It feels like your eating at your favourite auntie's house! Service is fast and excellent. Food is comforting and yummy for the belly and soul! read more

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Only a few days ago I learned about this place, although I have been living in Montreal for almost 14 years and passing several times on the 105 bus in the mid-2000s. I am glad I know about it now! This was a delicious rotisserie chicken! The dipping sauce/gravy is what what makes it particularly appetizing. It is a restaurant from another time, going back 1944, with decorations probably going back to then (and a website from the early 1990s). It is simple food with nothing fancy on it, just amazing chicken/fries/gravy! read more

Perfect Ma and Pop comfort food!!! Best chicken we have had in a very long time!!! Service was amazing, Helen treated us like gold and we had a lot of fun with her. Wish I could give this place 10 stars. The only problem here was the food was soooo good that we overate way too much!!! Highly recommend this place read more