We had a pleasant Friday dinner on their terrace on a cold November evening. The terrace is heated…read more We split the combo platter which disappointed. Most items dry. The server was great though. The fish n chip was the best part of the evening. The salmon tartare had too many additions that took away from the dish. Nothing else on the daily menu interested us. The indoor seating was full. They do have numerous following

Let's start with what's wrong with this restaurant. The list will be long and painful. OK! Here we…read morego. The restaurant is a bit loud and a bit dark (I like to eat with my eyes also). And That's It. Because everything else about L'Ardoise is outstanding. The food is sublime; the service exceeds expectations. I could stop here and just tell you to go; now... you are still here? GO! Nevertheless, I'll get into a little of the details. I wanted to take my girlfriend out for a good meal to celebrate our 6th anniversary, somewhere where we could eat great food, get some drinks and come home satiated and happy... Made reservations for 20:15 but the drive to the restaurant took considerably less time than anticipated - living in Montréal, you kind of expect traffic and construction work to halt your progress - and we got there half an hour early and were seated immediately. Looking at the menu, I was pretty disappointed and let down. I had selected the restaurant through suggestions on Yelp! and Facebook and the pictures let on to a more elaborate menu than what I was looking at. Befuddled, we picked and chose from the menu, until I noticed the huge blackboard above the open kitchen - bonus. Blackboard, translated into French is an Ardoise, hence the name of the restaurant, hence the menu. The server explained that the menu was the Pub part of the menu and the blackboard, the Gastro part of the gastropub menu. DING! DING! DING! The blackboard menu opened up the more elaborate part I mentioned earlier. The Pub menu was still awesome. Sliders, merguez corndogs, duck wings, burgers with foie-gras, Shazam! But the blackboard menu was simply mind-blowing. My girlfriend went for the corn-flake crusted fried shrimp as an entrée, I had the Steamed Pork Buns, and we shared a bowl of duck wings. I cannot eat seafood but they looked amazing. The duck wings were outstanding and by outstanding I mean just as good - but different - from the duck wings I had eaten at La Cabane du Pied de Cochon. The kind of awesome where you want to order a bucket of dem wings. Really that good. Not to fatty, not to dry, sweet. It was sided with a coleslaw I suspect, was made with rice vinegar instead of wine vinegar or "table" vinegar, it made for different kind of slaw and it was perfect. However, the clear Entrée winner was the Steamed Pork Buns. Well GAWWWWWWDAMN. I can't explain properly what an almost out of body experience they gave me. I could have eaten 15 of those and called it a day. The bun a pillow with a slight hint of sweetness and the pork stuffing, well shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit, it's indescribable. With an opening volley like that, the follow better be some kind of nuclear detonation. My girlfriend hit the Philly Cheesesteak and boy did that deliver a bang. Now don't get me wrong, Tony Lukes, this was not - but then again nothing is, believe me, I tried. But it's a gastropub-ish take on a Cheesesteak and it was fantastic. Made with skirt steak, well-seasoned peppers and onions served on a flaky bread with cheese. I coulda eaten it all week and never got bored. I was torn between the Duck Confit Fettucine with pesto, and Foie-Gras - the only thing missing was pork belly and the Holy Meat Trifecta was complete - and the Smoke Beef Macreuse with celery rave and speck. So I let the server pick for me. Duck Confit Fettucine with pesto, and Foie-Gras it was and boy did it deliver. However, more sedate in flavor but only in the sense that it wasn't a flavor bomb like that the Pork Buns, the richness taste and softness of texture more than made up for that. The duck confit morsels were enough to make you close your eyes to experience it more, the noodles were perfectly al dente - which can be a rare find in restaurants these days and the Cipollini onions. The only thing negative to say of this plate was that it was a portion. Mind you there was plenty but my inner-glutton wanted more because it was that good but we need room for desert, do we not? Now at this point, I don't think it would get better. It did There were four deserts on the Ardoise. We took three of them. Their take on strawberry shortcake was traditional and visually not innovative but the taste, unequalled. I had the lemon pie. Lemon pie is one of my favorite deserts because, lemons but my expectations in restaurants are usually low. I was so wrong. So very wrong. Lemon custard like no other, whipped cream and meringue, topped with a raspberry coulis and with a sprinkle of matcha (a fine powdered tea). It just made me wanna bang my head on the table. We brown-bagged some doughnuts to go - equally awesome, with a cherry (I think) jam. After all that, we were stuffed like Thanksgiving Turkeys. They also have a better than decent selection of Scotch Whiskey both single malt and blended. Though no Lagavulin - my favorite - and nothing in the 16 year olds. But that's easily forgiven and the Macallans I had were of course perfect. They have some better than d

Hanging out in Montreal on business and it's dinner time. The weather is nice out so we chose to…read morewalk to this spot and check it out after I had done some Yelp research! Atmosphere/Appearance: This place is super chill and set in downtown, but in more of the trendy, neighborhood district away from all the giant skyscrapers. It's all small restaurants, shops, brick streets and apartments around this way. There's no private parking lot, so good luck finding space on the street. The outside looks very modern with matte steel finishings among the brick exterior of the building. Inside looks just as modern, but with a retro twist. There's also outdoor seating if you'd like to dine outdoors as well. Service: We sat at the bar and our bartender was helpful, sweet, attentive and made sure that we had everything we needed. Food: I started off with their Jalapeno Poppers which are fried breaded jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese served with Sriracha mayonnaise. These were fairly decent and I enjoyed them as the start to a good meal. For my entree I decided on the Philly Sandwich which is steak, caramalized onions, roasted red peppers, sauteed mushrooms with melted cheese. It was delightful, but felt a little on the small side. Of course it comes with fries or some other side, but I opted for the side salad to try keeping things a little healthier. Value: Pretty standard, tavern-like pricing that won't break the bank and you won't be eating McDonald's cheap either. Right in the middle. In conclusion, I really enjoyed this place and I'd consider revisiting to try out some other things on the menu.

Unfortunately very disappointed and frankly a bit confused by L'Gros Luxe. While the service and…read moreatmosphere were both nice, the food and drinks were very very subpar. Ordered the Doritos nachos which were served with no Doritos? Instead they used old, extremely stale tortilla chips. I truly hate picking a restaurant apart, but the nachos that were supposed to come with black beans had a total of 3 beans and pre packaged "guacamole". We also ordered the cauliflower which lacked any sort of seasoning and was over cooked. Finally the mac and cheese was just straight up weird? Since when is mac and cheese green? While the restaurant is clean and the staff is nice, I can't recommend coming here. Very expensive yet very low quality food.

Barraca is a very cute spot located in the Plateau of Montreal. We originally tried to go after…read moreseeing a $1 Oyster promo the day before, only to discover it was something that only happened on Thursday, and that we had missed it (they didn't even have any regular oysters on the menu either). It was quite busy (and many people had reserved tables in the main space, to we were told to sit in the little patio in the back. I was originally worried about the cold, but the patio was so well heated, I was even able to take off my coat for a little bit. Their rhum menu is insane, and both me and my brother for delicious rhum cocktails, although I'm honestly having trouble remembering exactly which ones. We both ordered tacos (one of the only items on their surprisingly limited menu for a Tapas place). I got the fish tacos and my brother got the chicken ones. Not the best tacos in the world but definitely serviceable. We both decided that although both good, the chicken was better. We also got the churros for dessert which were fine, but weirdly underdone in the middle, I didn't know if it was purposeful. The service was a bit slow, I sometimes wondered if the server had forgotten about us since we were in the back patio, but our server was so sweet it really made up for it. Would definitely come back, especially for $1 oyster night !

Service was very Meh, had one drink then bailed. A draft beer took a long time to get and the…read moreAbsolute Tobasco promo we went there for was not really being ng offered.

Some friends and I stopped in to watch a World Cup round of 16 game. There were four other parties…read moreat the bar focused on the game, and each group could essentially have its own TV and area because of how the bar is oriented. MTL has a pleasant, modern aesthetic. Love the turquoise-legged stools and port hole windows above the bar that let in sun and views of greenery. We sat at the bar. The microbrew bottle list is small, but there's representation of any beer you might want. Chill spot! Be sure to go to the back and see the VW van kitchen counter and pool table.

JF (with the purple hair) is the best. His service was very goods and helpful. The food was…read moreimmaculate. The outdoor seating and accompanying vibe was top notch. I am so glad I came here and strongly recommend JF. Great place and we are glad to have visited - 10/10, would do again.

Restaurant de quartier, on y voit toujours du monde attendre devant. J'ai profité d'une journée…read moreneige où il y avait moins de monde, pour l'essayer. La salle de restaurant est simple, le lieu peut accueillir beaucoup de monde. Quand j'y suis allé, plusieurs groupes de personnes retraitées. Le service est rapide et efficace. Le midi une formule table d'hôte avec soupe et dessert. Il y avait plusieurs choix dans les 2, c'était bon. Nous avons été agréablement surpris par le fish and chips qui est la specialité du lieu. Les portions sont généreuses, le poisson croustillant et très bien cuit à l'intérieur. Les prix sont très raisonnables pour la taille des portions. Je n'hésiterai pas à y retourner. Probablement plus pour le lunch que pour le soup, sauf peut-être un soir où j'ai vraiment pas envie de cuisiner!

The best of the the best of the best fish'n chips ever!!!…read more The fish will melt into your mouth as you enjoy the perfect ratio of fish and breadcrumbs. The cold slaw salad is more than perfect. The tartare sauce is to live for! 7 stars for bringing me to the 7th heaven!!! Ps: the fish portion is huge so go with one piece first ;)

Très belle expérience pour le lunch. Le lieu est très accueillant et joliment décoré. Les serveurs…read moresont extrêmement gentils et aidants et la nourriture est excellente. Nous sommes arrivées tard et il n'y avait plus d'entrée ou plat du jour. Nous n'étions pas pressés et nous avons traîné longuement. Les accras de poisson étaient servi avec une petite salade de cresson hyper originale. Après j'avais choisi un tartare qui était assaisonné avec un genre de pesto et servi avec une vinaigrette excellente. C'était vraiment un bon moment!

Food was amazing, as well as the ambiance. I felt very much at home here, and would definitely…read morerecommend to anyone looking for a more upscale dinner. The service was also great, no issues at all.

I'm grateful for Le Blind Pig. This part of Hochelaga can be kinda variable for good bar fare (in…read moremy opinion) but Le Blind Pig is nearly always just right when it comes to needing something low-key and affordable. My pal and I workout down the street so I've had the pleasure of frequenting the spot semi-regularly on its quieter nights. As several reviewers have mentioned, the beers are hella cheap here. It's also worth mentioning that the majority of the beer is house brew and it's pretty good (particularly for the price). Given this feature of their drink prices comes the downside to this place: it gets PACKED. And not in a fun way. When this place gets full people are piled up on each other making it really difficult to get around. I also find that the crowd changes to unsavoury characters the more the night carries on. Once you hit peak business hour at this place it kinda feels like a gross frat house party. But back to the positives. The food is really accessible and pretty affordable (much like the drinks). My two go-tos are the grilled romaine salad and the tartar (the appetizer format is a perfect small meal and it comes with a salad). They used to have a larger menu with more pub menu-type options but I can still appreciate the variety offered now. Finally, I should mention that I find the service pretty variable. When they're really packed you can be waiting quite a while for your server and you can only order at the bar if you're seated there. It's definitely improved over the years but the servers also tend to be on the inexperienced (and drunk) side. Not the worst, but definitely could be improved on!

Like most people, this place caught my eye for the their cheap 3$ beers…read more Ther website describes itself as offering "American inspired comfort food" although I was disappointed with how limited their menu now is. After checking reviews and previous posts on their Facebook page, I see they used to offer more burger options and even tacos but these have been removed. We came here on a Friday evening around 6pm, it was already full but we managed to find a table and spent the next couple hours enjoying ourselves for the most part. The atmosphere is hip, the banquet seats were comfy and everything we ordered tasted great. We tried their pogo mac and cheese which is deep fried mac and cheese on a stick, topped with green onions, bacon and sour cream, served with fries. This was decadent and very fitting for "bar food". We also got fried chicken, falafels and poutine which were equally delicious. The food is very salty so you want to drink more. The prices are a little steep for how small their portions are and I also realised that the 3$ beers are not the best deal in town, if you want a full pint, you'll need two, so the price ends up being similar to other bars. This is however a great way to sample the variety without breaking the bank. The biggest problem we had was with slow service. Now I haven't been to a bar in a while and understand that perhaps they are not trying to turn tables as quickly as servers would in a regular restaurant, however this place was severely understaffed. Le Blind Pig can seat 80 people and there was only one server + the barman for the entire evening. We waited a long time to get our order taken and even longer if we just asked for a glass of water. Despite the slow service, I really like the vibe and the food, this bar is a great addition to the neighborhood. I would give it another try since it was overall fun. Also, cool detail - the bathroom has a commununal sink for men and women, comprised of many little shower heads to mimic rainfall. Very NEAT.

Omg how have more people not discovered this place? The food is amazing. This is a little…read moreneighbourhood place named after an old school Quebec singer. It's my favourite food experience in Montreal. The service is relaxed so expect to wait a while if you are coming for food. I've been here twice and blown away both times. They serve a unique my motor which is a mixture of cider and orange juice. I had the duck burger for dinner and we came back from brunch where I had their hangover platter which is basically everything. French toast, sausage, bacon, toast, crepes, eggs and ham. The ham is a show stopper. It's so delicious. And the duck burger. Well that was like having a religious experience. For only $15 you get a large portion of smoked duck with mushrooms and cheese on a hamburger bun. It's so juicy and flavourful. I can't do it justice here you just have to try it.

MA-Am-M Bolduc feels kind of like home?!…read more Flipping through the menu I just not sure what to order, choices too many choices. With a small establishment with 1 cook and a small kitchen, it does makes me wonder how could that be possible. Breakfast/Brunch with eggs, bacon, crepes and french toast ($11.99) is disappointing... a lot of food, a lot of carbs... everything is luke warm. It definitely taste like and look like something I made at home. Should I be excited? My Yelp friend's poutine and burger looks depressing... but at least it is specials for $7.95. BTW, I think he kind of like the maple syrup... when he started dipping my whole wheat toast in that... I guess he must still be hungry after he ate his food. At least the waiter is nice, the coffee is good and the hand made scrapbook menu is cute!