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    Le Chien Fumant

    3.9 (86 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Rojarra T.

    My family and I (4 total) visited this restaurant this past Tuesday, and let me tell you, picking this place was the single best decision I made all week. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, they offer a $30 tasting menu. Every week the selection changes based on Chef's inspiration and availability. Not only is the tasting price unbeatable, but the quality of dishes and ingredients that you receive far surpass expectations. Between the four of us, we had 3 services and 6 dishes. The first service included a roasted carrot salad with goat cheese, an arugula salad with fried calamari, and a creamy beef pasta. The two salads were top notch; the carrot and goat cheese offered the perfect sweet/savoury combination. Quite honestly, I still daydream about the calamari in the Arugula salad. The second service included a chicken, chorizo and cashew dish, and a mackerel plate. Finally, dessert was a bread pudding. The service was great. Our waitress knew her stuff and recommended the perfect wine pairing for our tasting menu. The restaurant is very small - cute and cozy though, not crammed and squished. Reservations are a must, and they're taken pretty seriously as I had to give a credit card # to hold.

    Steak & Eggs
    Katerina B.

    Small but cosy place on Plateau, I wasn't expecting them to have good brunch options but oh boy was I wrong! Their steak and eggs were top notch and Mexican eggs on tortilla were delish too. But their king brunch choice is the Big Feast, humongous plates (more than 1...) of eggs, potatoes, pork chops, bacon, giant rib steak, blood sausages and more. As we were explained, this "dish" easily can fit 4 grown human beings or 5-6 of average eaters. Yes, it cost $145 but once you divide it between 4-6 of you it's not so bad and once you see the size of that steak you will understand what you will have to work with... Definitely a great experience, ambiance is awesome, service is perfect and the food is fantastic. So yes, I am getting my butt there back again!

    Nick P.

    We came here on recommendations and I have to agree with the other comments, this place is awesome! The atmosphere: She really loved the setting of this place, it's nestled in a neighborhood like it was a little corner store. The atmosphere in the place is great, there's a bar central to the main seating area where you can see the cooks at work. The other seating is by the window where you can look out onto the neighborhood. Very romantic setting, 10/10. The food: we started off with the beef tar tar which was excellent! It was a Korean style plate with kimchi and an egg, very creative. For entree I had the lamb and she had the pasta. The lamb was served as an Ethiopian dish with collard green and beans served on a pancake. For creativity alone I was very impressed! The meat was tender and the sides flavorful. The pancake wasn't really that close to an Ethiopian Injera but it was good, more like Aunt Jemima ;) her dish was very good as well, the only issue was it was so tiny (look at the picture, mine was literally 4-5x larger!). She did order the smaller size but the difference between the small and large were just too much. And the price wasn't that different. Overall we were both really impressed! The only downside and the reason I can't give it 5 stars was the pricing. While the food was great the prices are too high. The quality was good but our dinner was over $100. Otherwise, the waitstaff were excellent and very friendly, we both highly recommend the place!

    Tarte aux champignons
    Ryna D.

    Dinner here was amazing! I learned of the place thru the travel magazine AFAR and I'm so glad we went. It's outside the touristy neighborhoods so I loved the very local vibe and the fact that the menu was only in French. The staff were all very nice and helpful so we had no problem ordering. We had the mushroom puff pastry appetizer (5 stars!) which was so delicious. The mushrooms tasted so fresh and aromatic. It was a very flavorful dish. We also had the oxtail stew (4.5 stars). It was hearty but not heavy and the use of different textures made it delightful. Then we had the duck with cherry sauce with lentils and green beans (4.5 stars). Also delicious. The meat was tender and moist and the accompanying lentils and beans made it a very satisfying dish. For dessert I had the strawberry bavarois (4.5 stars) which was very yummy and light but the portion size was too much. Since we were sitting at the bar we watched as the chef prepared the dishes and so many other things looked amazing. There was the carpaccio and bone marrow plate that looked amazing, the escargot, and the rib steak for two that looked divine! I wish I could go back! Interestingly the experience made me think of M. Wells in NY not just because M. Wells was a Québécois diner but also because the dishes there were all exciting, unpredictable, and bursting with flavors. That's exactly how Le Chien is. The restaurant is very small so I highly suggest you call for a reservation. And the menu changes often which only makes the place even more likable. The wine list is excellent but their cocktails are also very good. I had the boulevardier and I enjoyed it very much. I was also surprised how reasonable the prices were. Dinner like this in NY would easily cost a lot more. Especially considering the generous servings. This definitely made our visit to Montreal memorable. I would go back again if I'm ever in Montreal again.

    The seafood platter: lobster, clams, oysters, shrimps, ...
    Fouad B.

    It small place with great dishes. I would suggest you ask for the chefs selection, that would change each time, and will give you a taste of their great food. Note that their portions are not generous, however they're delicious and their service is polite and professional.

    Desserts...after an incredible night.
    Gianni D.

    I confess, I'm totally bias when it comes to this place. Love everything about it. Wednesday is my fave...but then again, I Always preferred going out on Wednesdays. Entrees: Korean Beef Tartare + Chinatown Squid = heaven. Main: Cavatelli veal shank, Greek yogurt, Lemon confit + Hanger Steak, mash, Provençale Tomatoes = Devine, we could not finish... Desserts: Classic Queen Elisabeth Cake with Home Made Vanilla ice cream + Lime Pie, coconut, marshmallow and chocolate- coconut syrup = my date needed a moment to gather herself, let's leave it at that. Champagne and wine kept us company throughout the nite. There are many restaurants in Mtl...but only a few good ones. Le Chien is part of my top 5.

    Korean Steak Tartare aka a French Canadian twist on yukhoe bibimbap.
    Sara C.

    The rating is based my dish and preference. My party made a reservation a couple hours before hand, it wasnt that busy and the crowd was extremely friendly. My party shared the Korean Steak Tartare, which was so balanced in flavors and well seasoned. I ordered the Duck Confit which was phenomenal. It was fried so it had a crispy outside and the vegetables surrounding it were so fresh. My mother ordered the seabass which was just as good, a little salty for her tastes, but tasty none the less. When we went there the staff did not speak English very well, but we were able to get our points across and engage in conversation. They were friendly, respectful, and attentive to us awkward Bostonians. In conclusion we had an amazing time and I would definitely go back next time I visit Montreal.

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    Jean-Sebastien B.

    First-time for me, and I will definitely come back for another meal. A mixed of old and new combining classic meats with super fresh ingredients. The service is rapid as the restaurant is very small and intimate. Tried baby backs (boneless) accompanied with fresh and crispy vegetables. Had to go for a throwback and went with a long Island iced tea to top it all off. Food food, food service, if you're around the plateau area a must go on your list

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    Mike S.

    Brunch was the goal. I'm not really sure what I left with. I was full, but I would hardly call anything they had on the menu as brunch. The food was average. The prices were a little on the high side. I did have an incredible coffee! Here's the problem in having a bathroom in the middle of the dinning room... when one coffee drinking patron went in for evacuation everyone HAD to smell it. Ouuffff.... Luckily I had paid but was on my way out. Not cool.

    Ribs and scallops.
    Peter C.

    Our visit on a quiet Sunday night did not quite meet expectations. We were one of about 4 tables, so the joint wasn't quite jumping. Between our party of 4, we had the famous Chinatown Calamari, which is the only item permanently on the menu, zucchini flowers and lobster in grape leaves for apps. Mains: ribs & scallops, turbot dieppoise. The calamari was good, overly sweet and the zucchini was good, if a little heavy on the bread stuffing. We all agreed, the lobster in grape leaves was a fail. The mains were both well executed if not especially stellar and unfortunately the Korean ribs were sold out. It's not that we didn't enjoy the meal; as a neighborhood resto, it's very good but given it's out of the way for a lot of folks and tourists almost certainly, it may not be worth the trip. The service was good and I can imagine when busy, it could be a fun place.

    Zaid R.

    Three course brunch anyone? This place is phenomenal! As mentioned by other Yelpers they have a 3 course brunch special for $30. The price is hardly much for the type of food you get. We went on a Sunday around 12:30pm. Be warned if you speak english, this is a part of town that is predominantly french speaking. I'll let my pictures do the talking.

    Old fashioned... Strong and delicious
    Tiffany M.

    When people from restaurants recommend this place and actually go here to eat themselves, you know you've found a gem! Do yourself a favor and sit at the bar, salivating at the dishes being prepared in front of your eyes. The beef tartar was amazing and so was the chinatown calamari (served with salad greens FYI) but the pork belly fried pita/taco thing.... I could have married the chef, Maks, over that one! HMOG!

    Rib eye, "beurre maitre d'hotel", tomato salad

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    Got to try some delicious food during my short weekend trip to Montreal Quebec…read more A friend organized a lunch for everyone before we all headed to the airport and funny enough this restaurant was in the hotel my friend and i stayed at. The restaurant was super quiet when we went as it was a Monday afternoon when most people were probably at work. The interior was quite elegant very clean and royalty looking. The service was 10/10. Waiter was very attentive and we could tell he paid attention to detail. He gave great food recommendations and definitely had knowledge of what's on the menu. Now as for how the food and prices were? Prices i'd say are pretty standard and reasonable. The squash soup was so yum and comforting. It had a puree texture to it. Good serving size. I would order it again! We obviously had to have some mimosas and yes we paired it with orange juice. The duck confit may have been a bit too much for me. Large portion and i couldn't even finish half of it. But it wasn't dry and the veggies had a nice crunch and the lentils were very filling and healthy. The flavour notes all went together but i'd definitely say the dish was more on the healthier side. The chicken supreme on the other hand .. although healthy it was still cheesy and buttery. Considering it was chicken breast it didn't even taste dry so i definitely appreciated that. The risotto paired with it was the star of the show! The restaurant takes resos online and they do have brunch on the weekends, happy hour menu looks promising. If i'm ever in town again and in the area i'd want to try their happy hour or chacuterie spread!

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    Bar George is a stunning contemporary British restaurant located in Montreal's historic Le Mount…read moreStephen. While the restaurant is highly celebrated and located within a Michelin-recognized hotel building, it does not hold a Michelin star of its own. But it is extremely classy. We decided to do lunch instead of dinner and it was a little more our speed, but if very, very attentive waitstaff is not your thing and $200 for lunch I'd skip this spot. We went because it had reviews for amazing beef Wellington and my husband hadn't had any in decades. And we were on vacation so let's go! The food was beautifully plated and service was impeccable inside of an amazingly decorated dining room that looked like a library in a mansion. The meals themselves weren't obscenely expensive but add a glass a wine, bread (it was not included) and coffee and it put us close to $200. But it was a great experience and I had never had beef Wellington - it was melt in your mouth good. Might go again next time we come up from CT.

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    Le Majestique

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    Best oysters ever! My dad had their duck risotto which was great but he wished the duck wasn't as…read moreblended in with the risotto. If it was a little less thoroughly combined it would've been a 10/10. I had their PIE oysters and I ended up ordering an additional 9! Their cosmos was good, nothing spectacular, but their non alcoholic sparkling lemonade was awesome! Regarding service I'd say it's okay. A little slow at taking orders and completing orders. Took me a while to get cocktail sauce. They could've been kinder but I think it's just a matter of which servers you talk to. Overall it was a great first dining experience in Montreal and one of my favorite overall.

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    Very busy and very noisy but great food
    Very busy and very noisy but great food
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    In Montreal for wedding and was looking for a great place to eat. We sure found it alright. Came…read moreinto Chifa, our first time to a Peruvian restaurant, a Peruvian Asian fusion style of restaurant, Our awesome waitress explains to us that most people order appetizers to share (usually 2) and two mains to also share. We were hungry and it was happy hour. So we may have went a little crazy, ordering a few of the cones du jour - octopus, shrimp, and beef (octopus absolutely delicious), ceviche chino Latino, general boa, and pollo chi jua Kai. For our main we shared the Chaufa Especial, a delicious fried rice with an omelette on top. Drinks were also on happy hour. We had a great IPA on tap. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting or living in Montreal. Top notch atmosphere, delicious food, and an awesome waitstaff. Special shout out to the animated bartender, I will say someone loves his job. (Sorry I forgot photos).

    Great service! Great ambiance!…read moreGREAT COCKTAILS! And strange food.. I had the chicken which was neither Chinese nor what I'd call Peruvian. It did not come with crispy rice, just steamed, and two little chicken thighs and some rice for 28 bucks seemed steep to me for the experience and how it felt in there. I didn't have but saw the ceviche being prepared and it looked pretty awesome so, maybe, this was just not to my taste. I would try again though, because it was interesting and the service made it awesome, even if just for a cocktail!

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