Okay I’m being generous with my 3, I have reviewed a lot of places good and bad. This is a reason I have 3.3million views of my reviews and am in the top 5% of global google reviewers. 1st the good 1) Taste of the food was good, well seasoned 2) Beautiful Atmosphere The Bad - 1) I understand I was only one customer at the time of visit but that is no excuse for poor service, more in the breakdown. 2) Food came out cold, the butter didn’t even melt, clumped up on my steak and my veggies all cold. 3) Back to the service - Was missing a steak knife and the side sauce. Halfway through when a different sever saw that I was using a table knife and was missing my sauce corrected the issue then. 4) When ordering the most expensive thing on the menu and only being one person, it only takes 5 secs on your way past to make sure everything came out the way it was ordered. 5) As I’m being brought the bill is when I was finally asked how it was. Which I basically stated what I just wrote, I got back I will pass on your feedback. So I too am just passing on the feedback. It was a shame, I was looking forward to this location.
What guests say about Brasserie 701
Brasserie 701 is often praised for its elegant, pleasant atmosphere, with a well-liked decor and a noise level that is generally comfortable for conversation. Several guests also highlight attentive, professional service, as well as well-executed dishes such as brunch, steak frites, beef bourguignon, and certain desserts. On the other hand, some reviews mention slow service, dishes served cold or unevenly, and a value-for-money ratio that is sometimes disappointing. Overall, it is an appealing option for a polished outing or a special occasion, especially if you prioritize the atmosphere and service.
Reviews / Ratings for Brasserie 701
this was such a good brunch spot. our server adelle was so sweet and all the staff were so accommodating. the food was so good we loved the avocado toast and pancakes.
Absolutely loved this place sat outside with some girlfriends the brunch was amazing. Adele and Iman were awesome!
Adele is an absolute legend. Love her so much and the food was incredible. Great vibes, great people. I’m coming back
Food was amazing, but be ready to wait for 1hr to get your order. ( we sat inside ). We ordered the Quebecois Plate and Bacon omelette
This place was beautiful. The atmosphere is elegant and welcoming. The noise level is great for conversation. We really appreciated that it wasn't loud. They made my great uncles celebration very special. Service was excellent, she was attentive by topping up our wine when needed, a dish came out a bit cold they recooked the whole plate quickly enough, she also brought out a surprise desert with sparkler. Food was excellent! The food was seasoned perfectly and everyone in our party was happy with taste and presentation. We tried the duck, octopus, Arctic char and lamb, plus a few desserts. Pavlova is incredible. Thank you again for a special evening.
Excellent Breakfast, our server/staff was so very nice. Also the evening before we had a coffee and cheese charcuterie board… again excellent. Thank-you
Our waiter Alexis was wonderful; both helpful with ordering and very pleasant.
We loved Brasserie 701 . We stayed at Hotel placed'armes The Brasserie 701 breakfast is very good a nice menu and we also have dinner . Service extremely good. Very nice menu and the food was delicious The have also a nice wine selection. Overall a 10 Plus. A must place to go and the best location. Thanks to the staff of the restaurant and the hotel .
We had a wonderful lunch great food, amazing service very special kudos to our amazing waiter Alexia we will always remember his lovely manner and great recommendations and service.
We really enjoyed the food and the service was outstanding
Went for brunch and this did not disappoint!! Absolutely amazing food. We did not book a reservation but was able to sit at the bar and it was perfect! Great staff and even better food!
the restaurant is very pretty. Our food was delicious. We shared the eggs benny and the chicken and waffles and i’d recommend both. They were delicious.
Stunning restaurant with beautiful decor. Unfortunately the good ends there like what many people said. We came here for brunch on Sunday and service was very slow and we had to follow up a couple times or go to the bar ourselves to get something . Drinks took 30 minutes to come and food was mediocre and not that impressive for hotel quality. The omelette was quite bland. The avocado toast was OK, but nice vinaigrette on the salad. The chocolate croissant was delicious though. Hopefully management takes this feedback & improve their service efficiency in the future.
We had a dinner for 7. The servers are amazing they are accommodating. The area is cozy and the foods are great. Prices are reasonable.
Awesome food, and great service. Fast with great recommendations. All the apetizers were delicious
Fantastic service and good food
Stopped in for a cocktail before turning in. The Jardin Provencal was expertly made by a friendly young man who talked to us about local products. A great end to the day!
Our waitress Elodie was very friendly. She was alone serving a full section and remained friendly and checked in on us when she could. The food arrived cold and the “poached” egg was completely solid and hard boiled so that was disappointing. The food was fine overall but probably would’ve been better if it was warm. It was comical to watch the rest of the staff maneuver around our drinks when they came up at the bar; we watched 3 servers in a row unload entire trays of dishes over top of our drinks and no one ran them :(
I liked the food, and the service was great. It was romantic, however it got a bit loud. And the boeuf bourguignon had the most amazing tender meat, however when it comes to the flavour of the stew, I do think the one I make at home is better. Which suprised me. But overall, the food was great
One of the BEST experiences I’ve had in a hotel restaurant. I’ve travelled a lot and this restaurant was a very pleasant surprise! Absolutely delicious and the service was top notch. You have to get the burger and the crème brûlée was perfect. Not to mention the minestrone soup and delicious bread with tomato based spread. I don’t have to eat for a week! Bravo! See you tomorrow!
My wife and I ate here to celebrate her upcoming birthday. Let me say, what a delight from start to finish. We arrived when it was very busy and only the only available seats were at the bar. No problem for us! I ordered the Steak Frites with tempered expectations and was blown away by the quality of my meal. Not only was my steak cooked a perfect medium rare but I haven't had a steak so sumptuous in quite some time. After dinner we stuck around and had a few cocktails which were prepared in front of us and ultimately went down perhaps a little too easily! Next time we are in Montreal we will be back!
Shout out to Paula for her great service this morning!
Paula was great, food was very good.
Paula was so welcoming and so accommodating! Lovely place for brunch in the old Montreal. Would recommend!
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Opening hours
- Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
- Monday 07:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday 07:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday 07:00 - 23:00
- Thursday 07:00 - 23:00
- Friday 07:00 - 23:00
- Saturday 07:00 - 23:00
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