Reviews for MacTaverne Pub - Restoenligne.com

Name: MacTaverne Pub
Address: 1430 Rue de l'Académie, Val-David, Quebec, J0T 2N0
Telephone: 8193222280
Rating: 5

Wolfie (144 reviews)

7 Mar 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Absolutely fantastic experience from a parative to digestive. The food is stellar and is just like the wonderful cooking I grew up with. The owners are fantastic and warm and an absolutely beautiful young couple. I highly recommend this restaurant. Prices are fair, not cheap, not the average price of a Brasserie plate that you might be expecting. However the quality of the whole dining experience and especially the quality of the food is worth every penny and more. If you come to the laurentians this is a must be place to dine out in. Matter of fact it's the best place I've eaten in a year and it won't be my last time. Thank you Tim and Lindsay

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Stuart Ashton (32 reviews)

2 Mar 2026

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5.0

My son and I sat at the bar for an early meal on this cold and sunny day. The place is charming and I looked forward to a pint of Guinness. As we sat down, the barman started one for another customer and he poured it well. We started with a Scotch Egg and ordered the Steak Frites. The Scotch Egg was the best I'd ever had. The sausage, the soft boiled egg, the creamy yolk - perfect. The Guinness was gorgeous. Great cream that clung to the glass with every sip. Then the steak came out. Goodness. My son and I looked at each other. Great plating and sides. It was one of the best steaks I've ever had. Delicious - full stop! I can't wait to go back.

Restaurant response

Response added on 3 Mar 2026

Stuart, this was such a great read — thank you for taking the time to share it. Scotch egg, a proper pint of Guinness, and a steak at the bar on a cold sunny day… that’s pretty much the exact afternoon we hope people have here. We’re especially glad you and your son shared that moment when the steak hit the table, those are the kinds of reactions that make our kitchen very happy. 😉 Looking forward to your next visit. We’ll keep the Guinness creamy and the steaks coming.

Glam Société

2 Mar 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Only tried the pub a couple of times and fab food,great selection on the menu, fresh, nice vibe and beautiful selection of wines.

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Response added on 3 Mar 2026

Thank you for the kind words! We’re really glad you enjoyed the food, the vibe, and the wine selection. “Only a couple of times” sounds like a good start, we’ll be here when you’re ready for round three. 😉🍷 Hope to see you again soon!

Scott JAMES (21 reviews)

1 Mar 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Quaint friendly establishment, that exudes welcoming warmth & hospitality of the Laurentians. Staff are all bilingual (which helped me, as I am still learning g French) Menu is limited, but the quality & portion size is excellent. Parking in the rear is very limited, but there is sufficient parking less than 200 metres away. Lovely view of the river. Family run, which is evident from the personal attention. Will certainly return to enjoy the ambiance.

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Restaurant response

Response added on 1 Mar 2026

Scott, thank you — that’s such a kind and thoughtful review. We’re really glad you felt the Laurentian warmth and that our bilingual team made things easy while you’re working on your French (you’re always welcome to practice with us 😉). Small menu, big quality — that’s exactly the balance we aim for. And yes, parking can be a little cozy, but we like to think the river view makes up for it. We’ll be here whenever you’re ready to enjoy the ambiance again.

wearekrad (2 reviews)

25 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Pure fire. Heaven on earth.

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Response added on 1 Mar 2026

“Pure fire. Heaven on earth.” 😅🔥 We promise we didn’t pay you to say that… but we might frame it. Thanks for the love, come back anytime, we’ll keep the fire roaring.

Nate Legris (12 reviews)

25 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

BEST PLACE AROUND. BEST PEOPLE. CRAIG GAVE US THE WARMEST WELCOME. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE. IT SURE FEELS MAGIC TO BE ALIVE AT THE SAME TIME THAT THIS PLACE EXISTS.

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Response added on 1 Mar 2026

Okay relax there, Nate… it’s just burgers, beers, and wholehearted hospitality. Nothing revolutionary, just done right. 😅🍔🍺 Craig will be thrilled he delivered the “warmest welcome” award again. We’ll keep the magic modest and the pints creamy. See you soon.

Anton Alexiou (27 reviews)

23 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

We visited the Pub tonight and had an excellent experience. The service was smooth and comfortable. The food was top notch.

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Merci infiniment pour cet avis si pertinent. Cela nous touche beaucoup, surtout d'apprendre que vous vous êtes sentis choyés, même en étant la dernière table de la soirée. C'est très important pour nous. Nous sommes ravis que le fish and chips vous ait plu (c'est souvent le cas 😉) et que le Welsh Rarebit vous ait plu également. Et vous avez parfaitement résumé la situation : une soirée calme et intime, une autre animée et festive. C'est un peu notre marque de fabrique. Au plaisir de vous revoir bientôt pour une deuxième dégustation ! 🍻

Bev Steinberg (8 reviews)

21 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Spent a great night at the Mactaverne Inn with some friends. It’s so well located - just a 5 minute walk to the main street and across the street from a 234 km walking, snowshoeing and cycling trail. The food was delicious (highly recommend the cheeseburger and fries), the rooms are very comfortable and inviting, and the owners, a family run business, are very welcoming and friendly. I’m looking forward to going back in the summer!

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Bev, merci beaucoup ! Ça a l'air d'une escapade parfaite. On est ravis que tu aies profité au maximum des sentiers et que le cheeseburger ait fait son effet. Et merci d'avoir quasiment privatisé le pub pendant deux soirées ; on a adoré vous avoir parmi nous. Vous êtes toujours les bienvenus. Une prochaine fois, ce sera terrasse cet été ?

Jeannie Smith (2 reviews)

21 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Just spent two nights at the Inn with a number of girlfriends and we had a fantastic time. The Inn is warm and inviting! The complimentary breakfast is deliciously satisfying and healthy. The dinners and wine at the Pub are outstanding! The best sticky toffee pudding you will ever taste and the burgers, beyond perfection. To top it all off - the hospitality of the owners of the MacTaverne Auberge & Pub will be bringing us back time and time again. The village of Val David has so much to offer from amazing cross country skiing, to hiking and biking. Val David truly is a four season destination as is the Inn & Pub. Thank you, Lynn, Craig, Tim, Mike & family for making our stay unforgettable ❤️

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Jeannie, cela nous touche énormément — vraiment. ❤️ Deux soirées entre copines, du bon vin, du sticky toffee pudding (on ne plaisante pas avec ça 😉), et une petite escapade à Val-David… c’est exactement ce qu’on espérait. Merci pour vos gentils mots à propos de toute notre famille — nous avons adoré vous recevoir. Vous êtes la bienvenue à tout moment, quelle que soit la saison.

Elyse Stewart (4 reviews)

21 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

After moving from Montreal to the Laurentians, this is EXACTLY the type of place that was missing. So glad they opened. It's great because it's the type of place you can go for a beer with a friend, you can grab lunch or you can organize a more fancy dinner outing. It's so flexible. The food is amazing, the ambiance is beautiful - not to mention the balcony with the river view. They did wonders with the space, it's such a vibe.I highly recommend for most types of occasions. Love it!(And they also have blankets for you if you're chilly!)

Restaurant response

Elyse, ce message nous touche particulièrement. ❤️ Créer le genre d'endroit qui manquait, c'est exactement pour cela que nous avons ouvert. Une bière entre amis, un déjeuner, un vrai dîner… nous sommes ravis que vous appréciez la flexibilité de l'espace. Et oui, vue sur la rivière et couvertures, c'est le combo gagnant ! 😉 Merci pour votre enthousiasme. Nous sommes tellement contents de vous accueillir dans les Laurentides ! À bientôt au pub !

Catherine (131 reviews)

17 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

They had us at Scotch egg and sticky toffee pudding… so rare in Quebec, and frankly so well done here! We loved the mostly traditional British courses. The fish and chips is as good as everyone says, and we loved the typical chicken and leek pie with its own tiny pitcher of jus. Really pleased to see that this idyllic waterfall-side locale has been repossessed by such a motivated team, whose enthusiasm for their concept is clear throughout the meal. One of the co-owners even made us an absolutely fantastic recommendation for a digestif to go with our dessert. It is a little Montreal for the setting, not in a bad way but one thing that is definitely not a big city are the prices. I don’t know if they’ve made adjustments given some of the comments, but we were absolutely stuffed. The bill for three beer, a cocktail and a whiskey, as well as two mains and an appetizer, plus dessert at was well under what we would pay virtually anywhere else for the same quality, originality and overall experience. Service is excellent and friendly as described. We try to be loyal to the many great options in town, but we’ll have to try and squeeze this one in among our other favorites!

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Restaurant response

Catherine, quel plaisir de lire votre commentaire ! Merci beaucoup. ❤️ L'œuf écossais et le pudding au caramel étaient bel et bien au programme… et nous sommes ravis qu'ils vous aient séduite. 😉 Et ce petit pichet de jus avec la tarte ? Impossible de résister ! Nous sommes très touchés que vous ayez ressenti l'enthousiasme qui anime notre projet. Nous mettons un point d'honneur à bien faire les choses : la cuisine, les boissons, le service et le rapport qualité-prix sont irréprochables. Nous serons ravis de devenir l'une de vos adresses préférées en ville. Revenez quand vous voulez, nous vous préparerons un petit quelque chose de réconfortant. Promis !

Burak Malatyali (61 reviews)

15 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Excellent!

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Ben Lemieux (80 reviews)

8 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

This is such a wonderful spot. Great food and atmosphere -- exactly the type of warm, cosy, hospitable place that perfectly fits the region. A must.

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Victoria Smith (21 reviews)

1 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

We had a fantastic stay at MacTaverne! The staff were lovely, the breakfast was delicious and great location for cross country skiing, definitely recommend!

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Restaurant response

Response added on 4 Feb 2026

Thank you so much! We’re glad you loved the stay — lovely guests, good breakfasts, and ski days are a pretty great combo. ❄️🥐 Come back anytime, we’ll keep the coffee hot and the welcome warm.

Davin Sufer (16 reviews)

31 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Great vibes. Awesome food. Great service! Will be back can’t recommend highly enough!

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H. J.M. (112 reviews)

25 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

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Response added on 25 Jan 2026

Thank you! Short, sweet, and exactly what we love to hear. 😄 Glad you enjoyed the food and drinks — come back anytime, we’ll keep them coming. 🍻

Richard Fernandes (30 reviews)

24 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Ensconced in a cozy room after a winter ski and drinks in a lively restaurant with a fire in the corner. Come for the restaurant by all means but the stay over will give you a chance to enjoy the honest hospitality of the owners and staff. Plus you get to visit one of the coolest villages in the laurentides.

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Response added on 2 Oct 2025

That sounds like our favourite kind of winter day. ❄️🔥 Ski, fire, a lively room, and then calling it a night upstairs — that’s exactly how we like to do it. Thanks for the kind words about the hospitality (we take that part very seriously), and we’re glad Val-David worked its magic on you too. Come back anytime — the fire will be on and the door always open. 🍻

Shira Dragun (17 reviews)

18 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

We stopped in to watch a playoff football game on the way home from skiing Tremblant and could not have enjoyed our drinks and dinner more. Very hospitable, warm energy, and chill vibes. Worth a visit!

Restaurant response

Response added on 25 Jan 2026

Shira, that sounds like a perfect pit stop — skis off, drinks on, game playing. ❄️🍻🏈 So glad you felt the warm energy and chill vibes… that’s exactly the balance we’re aiming for. And hey — Go Patriots! 😉 Come back anytime, playoff or not.

Laurie Cruise (1 review)

2 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Cozy atmosphere, food was delish and Tim was a great host. Will definitely be back.

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Restaurant response

Response added on 10 Jan 2026

Thank you so much, Laurie 🤍 We’re really glad you felt the cozy atmosphere — that’s exactly the feeling we hope people find when they walk into MacTaverne. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the food. We’ll be here in Val-David whenever you’re ready to come back for another comforting meal and a warm welcome 🍽️🍷 Emma says Hi!

Eva Dunder (7 reviews)

31 Dec 2025

Source: Google

5.0

Food, vibe, and people - five stars!! I spent many years working in great restaurants which has made me really appreciate good food and this is one of those spots you always hope to find. Family-owned with a well-chosen wine selection and incredible food that’s made with local ingredients and love. The steak was truly perfect. Highly recommend!

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Response added on 10 Jan 2026

Thank you so much, Eva 🤍 Coming from someone who’s spent years in great restaurants, this really means a lot to us. We believe you can feel the difference when food is cooked with care, and when a place is run by people who truly love what they do. We’re so glad you enjoyed the steak and the wine — the tavern at MacTaverne is meant to be a warm, generous spot to eat well and linger a little longer, right here in Val-David. Wishing you a wonderful New Year, and we hope to welcome you back to the Laurentians again very soon 🍷✨

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