I visited Montreal for my birthday weekend. We decided to try this restaurant on our last night. From the moment you reach the basin tub serving as plantar, outside of the front door-you know that you are in for a treat! The dim lighting and well-done decor, takes you back to another time. Each and every item was placed meticulously-you can see the care and pride taken in this unassuming space. The bartender (Shiza-I apologize if incorrectly spelled) was a dream. The food magnificent! My cocktail-even better. The piano player as handsome as he was lovely and the shorts with bowtie told us he meant business! If you have a moment, try this restaurant. It is a stunner! read more

Really enjoyed this bar. A little on the fancier side but still fairly casual. My group sat at a table next to the bar and were told that in about an hour, we would need to move because that's where the DJ would be setting up, and that was fine by us. Come time to move, there was a table right next to where we were, so we moved over, and the bar sent us over a round of shots (and to my dismay, I cannot remember what was in it! I think gin, but not sure what kind, and something with cloves... it was DELICIOUS!) Will definitely visit again. read more

Awful server! Totally understand busy time during Sat evening! But with 20 spots remaining and the entire bar open to seat 8 people, the server simply said- a large party of 8 are coming and I can not let you sit at the bar as well to 'compromise' the bar! Not sure what compromising the bar area means- not going to add hypothesis on her intent without more proof and definitely not going to have one rotten apple change my perception of Montreal being a friendly city! Needless to say, will stay away from this place in future visits to Montreal. read more

When we went, on a Saturday night, the first thing they said is we don't have half the menu. They have a 4-7 for specials on oysters, but they don't have oysters. They ran out of beer my friend wanted. We ordered a plate of chorizo and it was heated up in the microwave and wasn't edible, full of nerves and chewy. It's a bar without pitchers of beer. I don't even know how this place has good reviews it is such a joke. It's awful, save yourself the disappoinment and go to you corner bar, like "Chez Ginette", it's probably better. read more

This place was one more stop in our great trip to Montreal. We had some amazing tapas while we were there. We sat outside on a beautiful Saturday evening and the service was great. We had a TON of food and the drinks were also great. Best of all, with such a large group, we really appreciated this and most of the other places where they accommodated with splitting the bill with the fancy wireless credit card devices. Made it super-convenient. So the cheese platter was really good. The batata was great. The mini-naans with hummus was a great great idea. I naan bread was awesome. Much better than your usual pita bread. I've got to figure out how to make naan like that. I pretty had all of these veggie items, which was great. Definitely hit the spot after we had a heavy brunch earlier in the day. read more

Loved this place. We went on a Friday night around 7:30 for dinner. We were seated right away. The tapas portions are pretty great. All dishes have are really full of flavor that tickles your taste buds. The service was great, food & drinks came in no time. It started getting packed around 11 pm. The music was great & the ambiance was super comfortable. We ordered the flambe shrimps with garlic herb butter appetizer, as well as the patatas bravas with aoli sauce, flambe cheese, hummus with homemade naan, beets with pistachio & cilantro salad, mushrooms with pancetta, burrata with cherry tomatoes in reduced balsamic & basil, scallop & shrimp rissotto, beef with chimichurri sauce. All really delicious & enough for 3 people. Would definitely revisit this place again. read more

Le Bureau - Beef with chimichurri sauce & scallop & shrimp risotto - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We met with Charlotte and she gave a corner table surrounded by hanging plants, vines with rose like petals. We sat on cushions outside on the terrace, surrounded by lovers, and people celebrating the end of the grueling work week. Charlotte and Mikael tended to all our needs as we endulged in a surreal experience together that included the great food. whom ever the cook was, they are an exquiste cook, the food was very well made and presented as though it were for the gods. Enjoy! read more

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Came here on a friday without reservations. Great terasse, the bench has pillows. There were pots which looked like peppers sprouting. The service was rather slow and it took a while before drinks were served. The patatas bravas were good, served with an aoli sauce. I was not blown away with the charcuterie platter. There was a small piece of bread, few slices of prosciutto, tiny pieces of churrio, a smidge of mustard and few cornishons. If I would return, I would do drinks and skip the food. The atmosphere was nice and the decor is pretty inside. It's great place to people watch as everyone was hip and stylish. read more

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Decor and ambiance 5/5 food 2/5 service 5/5 The muhammara lacked spice, was too oily, too runny, lacked consistency. The mint cucumber salad, was also oily and the red pickled onions clashed with the strong mint leaves...quoting my boyfriend "I feel like I'm eating a mojito ". Also had the argentinian sausage, I don't think they did very much other then just cut it up and put in a bowl... I also have to mention this was a Friday night around 8pm... I got in the restaurant expecting a busy evening...there was one other couple and a group of four people in the back. Perhaps this is because of the food? Probably has to do with grinder next door stealing their customers as well. Food was disappointing...would not recommend. read more

Le Bureau is a good spot to get together with friends for drinks. We visited on Saturday night and the atmosphere was relaxed, the bar got full around 8pm, but we still could hear each other. Although the web site states they don't take reservations for less then ten people, they actually accepted mine for eight, which was really great. Food wise I would't say that very high requirements will be necessarily satisfied. The tapas are of good size and are quite delicious, but not as elaborate or outstanding as to make foodies happy. However, everything we had was memorable and filling: the hummus with the warm naan bread may suffice if somebody is looking for something to snack on, the gravlax is also a nice choice and the salmon comes on a bed of fennel salad. The grilled veggies and the rib of my friends looked very attractive. The drinks menu is extensive, particularly the cocktail list. I loved our cozy table at the back of the pub. Overall I would rate this place as four stars on my special scale of six and I would be definitely back. read more

Below average food, inexperienced service. Not bad for a drink but look elsewhere for an all-around evening spot read more

My friend and I were looking for somewhere to get a glass of wine, but were also hungry after an afternoon Christmas shopping. We had in mind a few places on Notre-Dame but couldn't remember everything on offer. "Bar Tapas" of course jumped out at us! It's only been open for a week, but there were quite a few people in there at 6pm when we arrived, with more arriving afterwards. They do a selection of 5à7 beers and plan a selection of 5à7 wines though those weren't available yet. We had a Chinon at $10 a glass, and a Côteaux de l'Ardèche at $8, both very nice. The tapas themselves were very varied: There were typically Spanish ones with a little twist, such as codfish cakes (nice mix of fish and potato, lovely crispy outside perfectly deep-fried but not overdone), lime calamari (not chewy, perfectly battered and deep-fried), garlic butter shrimp (which I didn't have), and the charcuterie plate which included prosciutto and two types of saucisson, as well as cornichons (the French kind), small pickled onions and beetroot. There were also more innovative dishes, such as harissa chicken (also didn't try), beef with chimichurri (tasty and tender) raïta (based on the Indian condiment), and flambéed saganaki (on my list to try next time). I particularly liked the selection of salads and vegetables. We had two plates of grilled vegetables (zucchini, peppers and onions in olive oil), but there was also a beet salad and another I can't remember. The bread was super fresh - crusty on the outside and light and airy on the inside. Apart from the food, I have to recommend the décor, which was "urban reclaimed chic", in perfect keeping with surrounding Griffintown. While the area may be up-and-comingly trendy, the price was more than reasonable. We had 6 dishes (calamari, codfish cakes, charcuterie, 2x grilled veg, beef with chimichurri), and two glasses of wine each, and the whole came to $70 and some change. On the "to-be-improved" list, service could be a little quicker - there was too long a lag between our first and second rounds, and we spent time trying to catch the server's eye instead of enjoying each other's company. Also, despite asking them to turn up the heating, and despite two glasses of red wine, the place was a little chilly. read more

Went to Le Bureau for some drinks before our dinner at next door's Foxy. The place is beautiful, but I was a bit disappointed with the cocktail menu. The usual suspects were there, nothing extremely original or fancy, and the classic cocktails were made with the standard selection of alcohols (Beefeater gin, etc.). Nothing really special. We didn't have food (other than some marinated olives, which were good), but what the folks around us had smelled pretty good. I would go back given the chance, but I don't think this place would ever become a 5-star place for me. read more

Now then, on with my last restaurant visit of 2013 - Hey, I did say I was a little behind didn't I? - which brought me to the rapidly changing region of Griffintown. It is a part of town that I visit quite frequently. A friend of mine who lives nearby invited down to check out Le Bureau Tapas Bar for a little midweek drink and food. Now, Le Bureau has been on my to-visit list since the summer so I gladly accepted and away we went. Walking in on a quiet snowy evening, Le Bureau has a very nice relaxed lounge feel - slow lighting, beautiful wood bars and bar tables with leather banquettes in the end. Add some more industriel touches with the exposed brick walls and steel ventilation tubes and you're left with a nice setting that perfectly suits a great happy hour or after work visit. The cocktail menu was pretty extensive - the right kind of options for a bar like this. Over the course of the evening, we had their Manhattan, Negroni, Old Fashioned and Tom Collins. All were executed well and enjoyable. As for the food, Le Bureau offers a menu of tapas style dishes of various cultural influences. We went for a wide variety of dishes for this particular visit - Patatas Bravas, Cod croquettes, pancetta-wrapped figs, beef skewers with chimichurri and grilled chorizo with onions. The Patatas bravas were served with a chipotle lime sauce instead of the standard spicy tomato sauce. The cod croquettes were nice and crispy, served with a amarillo sauce. My big favourite on this night was the pancetta figs - a wonderful combination of sweetness and saltiness. The beef skewers themselves were fine but the real star here was that chimichurri. The grilled chorizo was good but I felt the sausage itself lacked the usual punch of most chorizo. The food overall was solid however I personally found the portion sizes to be a little too small given their cost. Le Bureau strikes me as the perfect happy hour 5 à 7 location - it has a great look, a very relaxed feel, a great selection of drinks from their bar and tapas if you need a snack. I will definitely return here for a drink every now and then. However, if you are looking to have a complete meal, I don't think the portions lend themselves well to that experience. Le Bureau is a great lounge bar experience and that's perfectly acceptable if that's what you are looking for. Cheers! read more

What a great discovery! Three of us (one vegan, one vegetarian, one meat eater) found ourselves at Le Bureau while we were looking for another place and am I ever glad we did! All three of us feasted to our hearts' content! We ordered six different tapas and every single one was delicious. The tomatoes were fresh and the dressing crisp and delicious, the roasted potatoes were perfectly seasoned with a tasty double drizzle (one chipotle, one lime). My vegan friend was disappointed as the lime coulis was made with mayonnaise, but our waiter quickly accomodated her by preparing the dish with a tangy pesto drizzle. Moreover, the service was impeccable. Two servers waited on us, and both were friendly, funny, efficient and really, really charming! Overall, our girls' evening was memorable. I'm going back soon for sure! read more

Nice outdoor parklette with a place to sit on a shaded, cushioned deck on the street. We came for drinks and enjoyed the setting, and very friendly service. read more

Was with a group of 16+ so we were required to take a tasting menu. For 50$ I got humous, bavette and a few potatoes and some fried donuts. Are you kidding me?? The food was ok, but not worth anywhere close to 50$. I was really disappointed not to get any real tapas. After all, isn't that what the menu is all about. Too bad, because I won't be going back. There are literally dozens of Restos I could eat 10x better for, for 50$+tax and tip (just to be clear). read more

Loved it here. The atmosphere was perfect and would be great for anything from a date to a large party. I came with 13 girls for a bachelorette party and the service was amazing! We all fit in a big booth and were able to be as noisy as we wanted. Max was our server and he was incredibly patient, quick to replace drinks and super helpful with the menu. Everything we got was absolutely delicious too- the potatoes, shrimp, cheese with bourbon and calamari were awesome. The service really made it though... thanks Max! read more

I loved this place almost instantly! great tapas with lots of flavor. While they don't have all the typical spanish tapas (i missed papatas bravas and )they have other delicious options. I loved their olive paste, chicken and beef tapas. Skip the hummus. Definitely a place to visit for 5 a 7. read more

This place is to be avoided. Food is mediocre at best. Beet salad was made with canned beets. Fried calamari were undercooked and rubbery. Beef skewers were raw. Not rare, but RAW. If raw is how they serve their beef, then it should be mentioned on the menu. The worst part were the chicken skewers. They were raw!! RAW chicken should NEVER be served. This is not a question of temperature preference. Raw chicken can kill you! If you're a trendy hipster that cares only about being seen in an up-and-coming area, and doesn't know anything about food, then by all means, go to this restaurant. However, be prepared to find another restaurant immediately afterwards to actually eat. The owners must be laughing at anybody that's suckered into spending any money at this place. On a positive note, the waitress apologized for the raw meat, offered to get us something else, which we turned down (I wouldn't trust anything in a restaurant that serves raw chicken) and took it off our bill. I have a feeling the staff is used to dealing with similar situations. Looking forward to seeing who rents the space when this place closes down, which shouldn't be too long from now. read more

I attended a New Year's Eve party at le Bureau last week. From the moment we arrived and forked over a $25 cover, and then promptly had to check our own coats because no one was on the job, I was disappointed by the service. It was a really unprofessional environment. There seemed to be way too many people on staff and no one really seemed to know what to do, how to serve drinks or food, or wait on people at all. I had to get up twice from my table to invite a waiter to come and serve drinks. They bungled our table's tab and seemed to lose track of the drinks they were serving. The staff may very well have been more intoxicated than the customers. Guys, I realize it's NYE, and you want to have a party-vibe for your staff, but if you are not going to serve customers, why not just close on NYE? Oh and how can I forget the DJ? The DJ was AWFUL, the sound system was also. The DJ was mostly playing music from 1992, the last time she probably went to a club. She also missed the midnight mark and played some type of countdown song like 5 minutes late!! There are hundreds of great DJ's in Montreal. If you want to charge a $25 cover, please hire a decent DJ. read more

Loved the food, ambiance and drinks! The food was very delicious. The ambiance is cozy, casual and warm! Good for a nice gathering for drinks or even a birthday gathering. As well the cocktails are delicious. I tried the balsamic berry and I loved it. read more

My favorite tapas bar in Montreal ! I go at least once a month and just spent a wonderful evening with family from toronto who also commented on good food and atmosphere. The owner Renaud is authentic and all round nice guy! Thank you ! read more

The server seemed like she didn't want to be a waitress and the Busser had no clue what he was doing. Things like not giving napkins, loosing patience when we asked questions about the food, filling our Sparkly water with flat water then leaving the glass and giving a new empty glass but no sparkly water meaning there was an empty glass and glass of half water and half sparkly on the table or asking half the table what they wanted for dessert but not the rest, making mistakes in our bills amongst many other small detailed flops for service made the evening less enjoyable... Furthermore, my friend had called ahead as she has strict dietary restrictions and spoke to the chef several days before our reservation who said it'd be no problem and he'd make her a special meal. The waitress let us know she was aware my friend had called in and that there was a meal that was made for her. While everyone else got their food my friend didn't so she asked and the waitress assured her that she'd get her food. Needless to say they never made her a special meal and the waitress came after we had all finished eating asking if she wanted something off the menu at which point she decided to just stick with water. Some tapas were good and others were very good, cocktails were ordinary. Decor is nice and what you'd expect for the area. read more