One of Montreal's Best. In the center of Montreal. In Phillips Sq. It's located in a 5 star boutique hotel.
Overall it was a nice meal. Can't really complain but just not something I can give a 5 star too. Our waiter was not the friendliest to english speaking people. Meal was so so.
I brought an important client here for lunch, hoping for a polished meal in a professional setting. The restaurant presents itself as refined, and given the prices, I expected the kind of experience where the food, service, and overall execution would match the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the lunch turned into one of the most unpleasant dining experiences I have had. I ordered the Saumon fumé maison as an hors d’oeuvre and the Contre-filet AAA as my main. From the beginning, something felt off. The food had a strange smell, particularly the fish, but I tried to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt. In hindsight, I should have trusted my instincts, especially after noticing repeated lineups for the bathroom during the meal. That is not exactly the kind of ambience you want when trying to impress someone who flew in from New York for a business meeting. Shortly after eating, both my client and I became extremely sick. What was meant to be a serious lunch to help move a deal forward quickly became uncomfortable and embarrassing. My client ended up missing her return flight because she was too unwell to travel, which made the situation even worse. It is hard to overstate how damaging that is when you are trying to host someone professionally. There was almost a tragic comedy to it, in the most unfortunate way possible. I came in hoping to discuss business over a nice meal, and instead I spent the afternoon apologizing while both of us regretted every decision that led us there. What a disaster! For a restaurant at this level, this was completely unacceptable. The setting may be elegant, but the food quality and aftermath were not. I would honestly have been better off taking my client to Tim Hortons. At least then the expectations would have been clear, and the damage to both our stomachs and the business relationship may have been less severe. I will not be returning, and I would strongly caution anyone considering this restaurant for a business lunch, client meeting, or important occasion.
Atmosphere and location were extra ordinary. Food wise I was disappointed with my chicken and waffles because while the syrup was advertised as maple syrup, at best it was corn syrup which almost ruined the dish. Not only is it false advertising but an insult because Quebec is the world’s major producer of maple syrup. Please do better!!
We were there for drinks and tiredly loved this spot.
This restaurant was amazing. Great staff, excellent customer service. Our host/waiter was Kadeem! He was phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable with the right wine pair for the meals, his recommendations for entrée were spot on. Every selection looked amazing and fulfilling. I recommend this restaurant and if you get Kadeem as your wait staff consider you night a plus and complete 😉 😀
Excellent service , for the most part (until my coffee was forgotten and we had to ask for it twice). Can’t give it 5 stars for food though. It was good don’t get me wrong, but not 5 star good. A little overpriced for what we had. Steak tartare was meh…not much flavor, as was the crab cake. 3 people for dinner, entrees, cocktails, dinner and dessert with one bottle wine cost me 625$. This place had been on my list to try for a while. Glad I went but don’t know if I’d go back.
Good food. Nice setting in old Birks store. Can get noisy for a business lunch. Service typically good. Nice crowd.
I do not typically write reviews of restaurants, but I felt particularly implored to do so after experiencing such terrible service. To save my time as well as anyone reading, I'll simply put it in bullet form. -Food was quite good, but lacking in quantity. 22ish dollars for a slice of French toast is almost criminal. -Service was molasses-like slow and for the most part non- existent. It took the entire duration of the meal to get a refill of water. Zero attention to detail. -The Maître d, Maxime, was not warm at all, where I felt almost like a second class citizen, seeing other clients being served even if they had ordered after us. We ordered a salad and a French toast respectively, but a whole table of 4 was served their hot meals well before ours. -Care was not consistent as the table beside us had the courtesy of regular coffee and water refills. -Less than stellar seating even when there was ample room in the restaurant. Save your time and money.
I used to adore this place, but my recent visit was a letdown after a considerable absence. On December 31st, 2023, I visited for brunch with my significant other, anticipating a great experience. While the waiter was amiable and described the food options well, the actual meal left much to be desired. For starters, we had 6 fresh oysters and a delightful soup. However, our usual order of eggs benedict with smoked salmon and the hanger steak was shockingly disappointing. Despite previous satisfying visits, the quality, portion size, and presentation were all notably subpar this time. Unfortunately, I didn't take photos to illustrate. The eggs benedict arrived on small yellow bread with the salmon scattered around the plate, lacking the usual salad and appearing notably smaller. It felt like a fraction of what they used to serve and resembled something from an average all-inclusive hotel in Cuba. The hanger steak, ordered medium rare, arrived overcooked and resembling a brick. The fries were flavorless and overdone, a far cry from what one might expect. I returned it, opting for my usual steak tartare, but to my dismay, that too was disappointing - dry and lacking in taste, with an unappealing presentation. When I inquired about the drastic change in quality, the manager informed me they had changed chefs. While I refrained from stating it, it seemed apparent they should consider replacing the new chef swiftly. Even the dishes served to others nearby lacked appeal. The manager offered three small pastries to compensate for the inconvenience. Considering the $200 CAD bill (inclusive of a surprising $66 for two glasses of champagne, totaling $87 with tax and tip), it felt inadequate. Montreal boasts numerous exceptional brunch spots, and unfortunately, this one won't make it back on my list unless I hear promising reviews in the future. I give it 1 star for price vs quality.
Excellent meal. Started with cocktails (souvenir and epiceree) - both were top shelf. Steaks for two family members (ribeye was extremely flavourful; filet mignon was tender as expected). Other members had the the sea bass and the salmon - also expertly finished. Everything was plated well and was accompanied by equally good sides. Desserts were top notch. Highly recommend!
Always amazing food, drinks and atmosphere @ Henri
Kind of disappointed. Was really looking forward to eating here. We were a group celebrating a birthday. Food was overall good, some dishes better than others. My braised beef was good but not anything to write home about. Service was friendly and very attentive at first, but quickly tapered off. We were waiting forever for dessert. When it came time to pay, the server demanded a minimum of 18%, which I was going to do anyways, but the way this was broached could have been done more elegantly. We were a group, so as is typical, were the last ones to leave. When retrieving our coats from the coat check, the servers just took them all and plunked them on the desk so we felt very rushed. I understand they want to go home, but there are better ways to communicate that message.. The venue is beautiful but the restaurant seems to just be missing a few key details to be excellent.
Everything was perfect
Very poor service.
I was looking forward to trying this restaurant during my stay at the hotel, but unfortunately the experience was very disappointing. The kitchen hours are clearly listed online as closing at 10:00 PM on Saturday, while the restaurant itself remains open until midnight. However, when I attempted to walk in at 9:35 PM, I was refused service. The staff was quite rude and initially provided no explanation. After returning to show the posted hours online, I was simply told that the kitchen hours “change sometimes” and that they were already closed. No apology was offered, nor was any alternative proposed. As a hotel guest, I would have expected at least some accommodation — whether honoring the posted hours, offering a reduced menu, or simply handling the situation with professionalism and courtesy. Overall, the lack of communication and hospitality was disappointing, especially within a hotel environment where guest service should be a priority.
Had a great first experience and decided to come back a second time. It did not disappoint! The server was very kind and took the time to explain the menu, which I really appreciated. I love the variety on the menu. There’s something for everyone. The atmosphere is pleasant and welcoming.
It’s very nice in here, but it is SO loud. I wouldn’t recommend for a work meeting - you won’t be able to hear anything.
Seamless valet service, attentive and professional staff, and outstanding cuisine. A wonderful dining experience from start to finish.
My friends did invite me here. It was Ok. Certainly Not bad, but I was particularly NOT thrilled.
Absolutely stunning place. The food was even better! Great service, Mark and Dave were so professional! Highly recommend!!
Everything is paid attention to. From the moment you walk in, to exiting the establishment. The service and food is great. Perfect for client lunch meetings, appero or a dinner out, you will not be disappointed.
A most in Montreal food scene .. can’t wait to go back
O.M.G.
My brother the manager invited me and my wife last week , we were very impressed by the overall…. Food , service , ambiance …. For sure , we will go back and dine there …. I recommande it !
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