When I’m away for business, eating can be a sad affair… you have to realise that many business travellers only see the light of day from an airplane or a hotel ballroom and when I can escape to a recommendation from one of our locally-based teams, I jump on it. This was one of the recommendations. Incidentally, also one of the only things that’s open on a Sunday/Monday in the winter… but a fantastic find it was! Not only was our waiter tri-lingual, which allowed our Italians to order in Italian, the French to order in French and the rest of us to order in Canadian… but they were lovely and chatty and gave us some great recommendations. There’s an excellent cocktail list, do have a look. We went with some tuna tartare starters, oysters and risottos, some other seafoody pics, one of our party had the rib eye and said it was a bit fatty for his liking but to be fair, this is a seafoody restaurant. This quite possibly captures what the best parts of being French-Canadian should be: welcoming, cosy, great food and they helped us get taxis for the way back to the hotels. If you’re visiting, put it on your list! NB: we tried to make a reservation but nobody picked up the phone so we tried our luck and just happened to get a table.
You B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Oakville, Canada
Came here for drinks following a recommendation from Tim at Garde Manger(where we were having dinner that night). We met Chuck and got a shots on the house. Super nice guy. He spoke on the phone with my friend’s mom, who is a big fan. Had wine and a few cocktails. The bartender was great and made a drink of cucumber, gin, and I don’t know what else. It was delicious! and I don’t even like gin. All the mixers and freshly juiced and muddled in. Great night!
James B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Columbus, GA
The food and drink here blow my mind. the bartenders and drinks or top shelf. I had the lamb neck and it might be one of the best things I’ve ever eaten! The oysters are prepared by a gentleman that is a specialist in raw oysters and how to prepare them and present them. They were also delicious!
Jennifer L.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Toronto, Canada
Great little place. Initially I couldn’t find the entrance because it’s tucked away down below a set of stairs in the basement of some building. Inside the environment was really cosy and intimate. We sat at the bar(my go to spot) and started the night off with a couple of old fashioned cocktails. The bartender did a really good job making the drinks! So good! For starters, we order the lobster plate to share along with some sort of beef carpaccio. Both dishes were delicious! They brought out a homemade pasta dish on the house and the pasta was incredible. It was super chewy with a sort of spongey feel. For our main we had the fish which came with a side of green vegetables. Also excellent and super tasty. Because we were sitting at the bar watching oysters being shucked, we decided to order a dozen oysters too to try it out. It was so fresh — would totally recommend getting this too… but perhaps at the start of the meal instead of in the middle like I did haha. Overall the food was fantastic, the bartender and waitstaff were amazing and awesome sports for taking Jameson shots with us! Thanks for an amazing night guys! I would totally come back again!
James P.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Toronto, Canada
We decided to go out for dinner last minute and after checking the reviews on Unilocal,decided to head to Le Bremner. It was a Friday night and we didn’t have reservations but be thought we’d pop in and see if we could get in(were willing to grab a seat at the bar if something was available). As luck would have it, we went at just the right time and they were able to give us a table after a short 10 minute wait. Based on the crowd flowing in just after we sat, this was lucky indeed and I would definitely suggest reservations to guarantee a seat. Looking at the reviews again, it seems as if your experience will either be amazing or horrible. While ours wasn’t horrible, it definitely was not fantastic. We started a couple of cocktails and some PEI oysters that were fresh and the sauces were wonderful. For an appetizer, we ordered the Chips with Lobster and Lebneh. The dish was really delicious(think high end chips and dip). We both thought the dish could have done without the lobster as it didn’t add much to the dish except for the exorbitant price of $ 25. For mains we ordered the Hake and Clam chowder and Sirloin with pepper sauce. After a really long wait and a few glasses of wine later, we were informed that there was a mix up in the kitchen and that there would be a longer wait. The waiter was very apologetic and even kind enough to bring us a Radicchio salad to munch on while we waited. With the blaring Hip Hop blasting through the restaurant, the wait that was making the music unbearable and maybe even killing our appetite a little. By the time our mains came we were kind of over Le Bremner experience by the time we took the first bites of our mains. The Hake and Clam chowder was really delicious and I highly recommend it. The steak, while nice did not knock my socks off. Maybe for $ 58 I was expecting it to and my expectations were too high. The staff really did try to make up for some of the shortcomings and were very attentive. I truly do think a better experience could have been had on a different night but for $ 250 for 2 after tax and tip I’ll look elsewhere for my next culinary experience in Montréal.
Sim G.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Toronto, Canada
Don’t pass on the bream with rapini. Cooked to perfection and deboned table side. The staff are wonderful and as an added bonus all really good looking! Fantastic experience for your stomach and eyes!
Vincci L.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Vancouver, Canada
One of my top meals of 2015. This was on my to-try list of in Montréal. I arrived on a chilly Monday night right when it opened. I like how it’s a bit hidden from the main street in Old Montréal, down a short flight of stairs. I sat at the bar, and was greeted immediately by the friendly bartender who then served me some sparkling water. I ordered a bourbon cocktail, while I read the menu. Browsing the menu, I wanted everything. The menu doesn’t tell you too much about each dish, but when I inquired with the bartender, he was knowledgeable and clearly depicted what the dish would taste like. For my appetizer, I got the lobster dish. It’s with pieces of butter poached lobster, perfectly cooked, on a bed of creamy cow’s milk labneh, with the spicy and sweet and slightly fishy rosamarina sauce. It was also surrounded by some fresh crunchy potato chips, which served as a good way to scoop everything onto one chip, all in one delicious bite. With a mix of textures and flavours, this was a great start to my meal. The halibut, seared perfectly, was in a bowl of chowder, with a cream stock, and then a smoky flavour is brought out with the lardons. The broth was hot and smooth, and I broke pieces of the halibut into the broth and ate it all together. Needless to say, I finished every last bit of this. Then, the finishing plate, the dessert. I was going to pass, but when the bartender told me that they would be the best pancakes I would ever have, I caved. I waited in anticipation for these pancakes. Finally, a stack of pancakes, doused in a maple syrup sauce. They were amazing. Light, fluffy, and that hot maple syrup sauce made it that much more memorable. Service here was top notch, my water was constantly refilled, and conversations at the bar was always pleasant. I cannot say anymore about how delicious my meal was. Le Bremner, I’ll be back.
Sophie L.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Montréal, Canada
On a passé la soirée au bar où la musique et l’ambiance étaient très bonnes, le service de Danny et ses collègues était parfait. Le chef a choisit pour nous et tout était très bon! On a commencé avec des huîtres Malagash servies avec des échalotes au vinaigre, mais aussi avec du concombre au vinaigre et du raifort — une nouveauté pour moi, validée! La salade grecque qui a suivi était assez bonne(les olives marinées excellentes!) pour effacer mes doutes(«une salade grecque c’est aussi bon à la maison, non? » …Hum, non.) Je né sais pas exactement comment était préparé le homard accompagné de brioche et labneh, mais je pense qu’il y avait un accord terre-mer avec quelque chose comme du chorizo, et je sais en tout cas que c’était à tomber! :) J’ai adoré le thon au tahini, aussi frais que croquant, et le brocoli salade Caesar. L’omble chevalier au beurre blanc ‘nduja et amandes était aussi parfait, tout comme le vin qu’on nous a servi pour l’accompagner. Cerises sur le gâteau: une tarte aux pêches ontariennes accompagnée d’une crème délicieuse et des shooters de Jameson et Amaro Montenegro!
Josee L.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Montreal, Canada
table was ready right away, the food was incredible, the service was impeccable, the décor is old and vintage which is reflective of its location in Old Montréal. I went on a wednesday evening so it was quiet and romantic, the ambiance I was looking for. Reading other reviews it seems that thursday, fridays and saturdays are too busy and leads to occasional reservation issues, this was not the case for me, I strongly recommend and intend on going there several more times
Victoria X.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Saint-Laurent, Canada
In summary: simply outstanding night at the Bremner! The night actually started with a hiccup as we had to wait 20 mins past our reservation time to be seated and then some more for our waiter to come tend to us. However, once he did and greeted us with a ‘welcome to the bremner’ the night sailed oh-so smoothly from there on. The wine list: great wine list for every price point(40 – 1000 $ bottles) as well as a short but very well diversified wine by the glass options. We ordered based on many Unilocal reviews and started off with fresh scallops from les îles de la Madeleine. This was the first time we had scallops still in their shell; really fresh, super well cleaned and surprisingly very meatly in consistency. Then came the appetizers which consisted of fried quail and lamb heart in celeriac remoulade. The fried quail was delicious! The batter was perfectly seasoned with some heat and so crunchy! Think the best fried chicken you’ve ever had but better since it’s quail which is a more tender meat. The lamb neck was surprisingly good. My partner’s favorite dish of the night. Didn’t taste gamy at all and sliced so thinly that you don’t get the usual pasty taste of heart. It paired perfectly with the mustard seed dressed celeriac remoulade it came with. For mains, we opted for the lamb neck cavatelli and the whole sea bream. Again, both outstanding dishes but the sea bream was the bigger star out of the two. Just a delight to filet yourself and work a bit for each bite of perfectly seasoned and cooked fish. After all this, we were so stuffed that we had no room for dessert. We have to make a special mention to our waiter, Nate who provided us with such an amazing service that we had forgotten all about out initial wait delay. Yes it was expensive(100 $ pp without tip), but this was a good example of ‘you get what you pay for.’ From its eclectic décor to its outstanding service and food(even the music was an awesome mix of 90’s rock which then turned into 90’s R&B later in the night) this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while!
Dessi V.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Verdun, Canada
Outstanding is my simple summary of how good was our dinner at Bremner! I feel that I have to start with the service as it was extremely attentive and professional, just perfect. We were a group of nine, big crowd to take care of, but my wine glass was never empty, always filled on time. Besides perfect knowledge of the menu our hostess demonstrated amazing skills in replacing quickly a table cloth soaking in wine. The food was great! We started the night with dozen of oysters from the Maritimes, which were delicious. Although this was enough for appetizer the menu temptation was so strong that we ended up sharing the fried quail that I would eat right now if somebody brings me a piece as it was yummy. My main was the arctic char, served with white beans and almonds, and other good ingredients that will make it a perfect meal. It doesn’t look like a huge piece of fish, but it is really filling. The other dish I tried and seriously loved was the home made lamb cavatelli, very good choice for pasta lovers. The chef will prepare for you a vegetarian version of the cavatelli if needed. I’m truly impressed with how good the faux fillet from Colorado looks and so was one of our friends who ordered it with its taste, and quality. The dessert choice was strongly influenced by the multiple reviews we read, we had to have the pancakes, and yes, it was worthy. The grand finale was a piece of chocolate sweet, which was perfect and went so well with the digestif, Amaro recommended by our hostess. Talking about drinks, the wine list is solid and cocktails are original. My martini was a little bit disappointing as it came in a regular whiskey glass and initially tasted distilled water. As a compensation the bar tender fixed a delicious Manhattan for my sweet heart. Bremner is cozy, the music is nice, the food is more then good and this is why I would be back!!!
Sara M.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Vancouver, Canada
Just a tremendously awful fine dining experience combined with a very rude and clearly inexperienced server in a manbun made for the most unpleasant meal I’ve ever had to pay. Served our drinks to the wrong table, had to wait over 30 minutes just to order. Took 1.5 hours to get my entrée and when I complained that the food wasn’t up to par he wasn’t even apologetic. When I ordered the Arctic char with Brussels sprouts I expected at least one sprout on the plate. All I got were leaves. The chowder consistency was way too thin and the fish wasn’t seared long enough. Seriously don’t bother coming here. The food was poorly done and a joke and the wait staff and management couldn’t care less anymore since they are just mooching off the reputation of Chuck Hughes.
Sherri M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Avignon Regional County Municipality, Canada
I’ve had worse and I’ve had better! Something was a bit off last night when our group of three went to have a late supper. We had to wait 10 – 15 minutes for our table, which happens in life but there was no place at the bar and I was super thirsty. After a dozen delicious oysters we shared 3 appetizers: asparagus with summer truffles, which were just ok, snow crab which was perfect and tuna with tahini, which I liked the least. It was missing seasoning! The asparagus wasn’t well cooked, a bit dry and tough. For the mains we ordered two 14 ounce faux filets, which were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The lamb neck cavatelli was rich and satisfying. Overall the service was just ok, not what is the norm at Garde Manger. Our plates sat around for longer than I would have preferred. Music was great, the homemade cocktail(the rocket) was super yummy! Would visit again just to be sure I captured the place correctly.
Maggie A.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Greenville, SC
Amazing atmosphere and Amazing food! Discrete location, eclectic atmosphere, enthusiastic/personable waitstaff. A fun, laid-back restaurant. Fried quail, oysters, lobster+asparagus, dashi clam chowder and pancakes were all fabulous and perfectly executed.
Priyanka J.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Toronto, Canada
There is really nothing better than having a restaurant live up to all of the hype — including meeting all expectations you had set in your head. like everyone else, I am a huge fan of Chef Hughes and Chef«Smiles». I had been wanting to try Garde Manger for years and was lucky enough to have work send me to Montréal on the same weekend as my birthday! Unfortunately couldn’t get reservations. Luckily I got reservations at Le Bremner(tip: they only take reservations one month in advance and it can be done online). The place can be tricky to find if you aren’t reading the numbers. It is in the«basement» in between two stores(I believe the store on the right is a clothing store). But if you look out for numbers its not hard to find. The food and service was impeccable! We arrived slightly early but no worries — warmly greeted and promptly seated. Our server was very knowledgeable(I think her name was Amie. or Mie. just she was lovely!). We started off with the fried quails, then got the chowder and lamb cavatelli, and for dessert the pancakes and eclairs. And of course a bottle of wine. It was all delicious. The chowder was especially fantastic — complex but subtle flavours. the bill ended up being a little over $ 200 for two people. But it really is worth it. As a plus Chef Danny came to greet the couple beside us so I got a glimpse and fan girled out a little in my booth.
Serena N.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Jersey City, NJ
Chuck Hughes follow up to Garde Manger! I was not able to get reservations there so I decided to give this restaurant try(as many people do). Love the feel of the space as I walked in. It’s dark and basement-like, you won’t know it’s there unless you are looking for it. Service was attentive and friendly. We ordered the quail($ 16) with ranch and lemon for the appetizer. It was fresh and tasty. We also got the tartare which was delicious but a very tiny portion for the $ 19. We passed on the cocktails(nothing looked too appealing) and ordered a nice bottle of white wine for $ 50. They will provide and ice bucket and fill up very little so you can enjoy the flavors of the wine. For our entrees I got the trout(similar texture to salmon) with a crispy skin. This dish was delicious. Very fresh and crunchy. The lamb capatavi(pasta) had a good flavor but wasn’t as impressive. For our dessert we got the homemade Ferraro Rocher($ 3) which was rich and choclatey! We did get a glimpse of Chuck(he came out to say hello to some patrons) which was exciting. This restaurant will set you back about $ 80-$ 100/person so come prepared.
Teri Y.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
I walked 15 minutes from my hotel in -4 °F degree weather to Le Bremner and it was worth bracing the Montréal cold for it. I’ve read Unilocal reviews strongly recommending reservations and thought that since I was dining solo, I could head there and grab a seat at the bar when one opens up. I arrived at about after 8:30PM and the place was packed. After a few minutes, two seats opened up and I plopped myself on one of the seats. The bartender cleaned up the bar area for me and then asked if I had a reservation and I said no. Oops. I assumed that bar seating was first come first served. Then I asked«Do you take walk-ins for bar seating?» He told me that they actually have a reservation for the bar but then said«Don’t worry, we will take care of you.» Thank you!!! He then went to check the computer terminal and confirmed with another employee that they can seat me at the bar, no problem. Then that employee gave me a high five. Awww. What great customer service. I appreciate them working it out for me. Service was friendly without being too in your face. I wanted to get an old fashioned but decided to try their version of Negroni. Pretty good I would say. The whole seabream was SO amazing it rocked my socks off. The outside was perfectly grilled and the inside was so moist. It was exactly how I imagined it to be, and better. I think they ended up being impressed on how I managed to pick apart the whole fish by myself :) I wished I could try the other items like the duck hearts but a gal can only eat so much alone. Definitely will return to try the other items. Must-go in Montréal. And be smarter than me– make a reservation.
Johnny L.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Markham, Canada
Even with Unilocal’s help, this place was a bit of a challenge to find. With no sign and barely anything pointing towards this hole in the ground, La Bremner is well worth a look. La Bremner is the brainchild of one Chuck Hughes, who is also the chef of Garde Manger. The restaurant itself is pretty small and reservations are definitely a must. I like the atmosphere as well, because it’s pretty low-key, warm, and clientele was a bit more on the older side than I expected. Menu changes based on the season, so a bit unpredictable other than the regular items(won’t find the menu online). I was hoping for a red meat dish, but regardless, I opted for the Pork Chop with Clams, while others in my party ordered the Sea Bass and the Lamb Cavatelli. We also ordered fried quail as an appetizer and pancakes for dessert. The fried quail was good. I’ve never found quail to have much meat, but with 4 quail to an order, it was a good portion for an appetizer, though not enough for a meal in my opinion. The skin was extremely crisp and comes with a nice homemade mayo. The Pork Chop was done perfectly as it was nice and juicy on the outside, though it was pretty salty. It does come served with fresh dijon mustard with mustard seeds. Wonderfully done and served with a clam broth and fresh clams as well. The Lamb Cavatelli was good as the lamb had all the lamb taste without much of the gamey aftermath(which sucks for those who actually enjoy that strong taste). The cavatelli was a perfect al-dente, though it was also a bit too salty as well. The Sea Bass was probably the best dish though as fish was flaky, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and was just so meaty. Makes me actually regret choosing meat over fish(very rare for me). Now…the pancakes. Let me just start by saying that I am not a fan of dessert. If I have room for dessert, it means I did not eat enough meat… but these pancakes. They alone would have made this place 5 stars. 4 perfectly fluffy but firm pancakes topped with Pimm’s butter and was just sticky, warm, and everything you want dessert to be. The worst part of this dessert was having to share it… Service here is extremely friendly, but like the others, I thought the wait was a bit long(just be prepared for it… grab some apps and drinks with good company). Food and the atmosphere make this place a repeat visit, though it can be tough with so many good restaurants in Montréal. Make your way here at least once though. P. S. Get the f**king pancakes people!
Ann T.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Montreal, Canada
Let me preface my standard review format by asking one question: What was NOT perfect about my experience at Le Bremner? F*ck all, that’s what. Location: Tucked inconspicuously away on St. Paul, across from the Marché Bonsecours. It’s ten minutes away on foot from the Champ-de-Mars metro, and street parking is available(metered) and there’s a parking lot next door($ 15). If you’re not paying attention, it’s easy to walk by this place without seeing it. The place: With Chuck Hughes’ celebrity status, I thought Le Bremner might be pretentious and full of snooty people. HOWEVER, I’m pleased to report that I was wrong. Located in the basement of a historic building, the restaurant boasts low ceilings, wood floors, a funky bar and a minimal but incredibly cozy décor. It’s easy to imagine what this space looked like when the original Bremner owned the place. As far as patrons go, there was a good mix of people, and the vibe was friendly and casual. The food: It was more than I expected. In fact, it’s two days later and I’m still full from Friday’s dinner. My friend and I shared two appetizers: the Burrata and the porchetta with Kimchi and crackling. We were served the entire Burrata along with tomatoes and it was delicious. Truth be told, I’ve had Burrata that was a little more flavourful, but I’m not complaining. When I asked the waiter if it was imported from Italy, he looked at me like I was asking the most obvious question in the world. So, the answer to that question is duh, yes. Awesome. The porchetta was hands down, the best porchetta that I’ve ever had, EVER, and it currently rivals my original favourite from Dolcetto(sorry, guys!). The pork was melt-in-your mouth delicious and the Kimchi was the perfect accompaniment. I rarely eat meat(if ever), so if I’m singing its praises, you should take my word as gold and order this dish. No ifs, ands or buts. My main was the Turbo with nduja butter, broccoli and well, honestly, I was so focused on the size of the fish and the awesomeness of this dish that I can’t remember any of the other ingredients. Our waitress expressed such excitement when I told her that I was thinking about ordering this fish, and after explaining that it was a new dish(or rather, a revamped version of a similar dish that she now considered to be perfect), I was sold. The Turbot was huge and took up almost my entire plate. A perfectly white fish, it was flakey and not at all fishy. The accompanying sauce was perfectly buttery, and the broccoli was amazing. I’m generally not a fan of broccoli but it was out of this world. I think they used a little balsamic to cook these, and it totally did the trick. My friend ordered the clam chowder and was completely enthralled. Every time I looked up at her, I found her smiling and muttering«God, I’m so happy right now.» For dessert, I got the pot de crème: Abruzzo coffee, chocolate and caramel taffy(I think?). In any case, I think I cried a little as I ate this. It was so good, I was sorry to see the bottom of my perfect little tea cup. Overall, I could really taste the dark chocolate, but it wasn’t sickeningly sweet. I would eat this every day if Chuck gave me a bulk discount. My friend ordered the pancakes and said they were great. Even though she was stuffed, she refused to leave the last pancake behind. When I suggested she do this, she gave me this look that implied I might be nuts, and informed me that she couldn’t just ‘leave it there.‘ Service: Amazing. We were greeted by a friendly fellow whose name I didn’t catch, and our water was refilled regularly — I didn’t have to ask once for more water(they leave the bottle on your table). Our table was cleared after each dish and we were frequently asked how we enjoyed our dishes. Our regular waitress was Maude and she was awesome. She was super friendly, took the time to go through the menu with us, encouraged us to ask questions, made some suggestions and more importantly, she absolutely made sure that we knew how proud she is of the dishes they serve at Le Bremner. We really appreciated her attention to detail. Lastly, when I made a joke about hoping to see Chuck Hughes, she told me that Danny Smiles was working that night and offered to go see if he had a few minutes to stop by our table. It was great to end the night and we enjoyed meeting Danny. Thanks Maude & co. for an awesome evening! Price point: Expensive. It ran us about $ 100 per person(including a glass of wine). Do I regret dining there? Hell no. The experience was worth every penny and I would definitely go back. It’s the perfect place to go when you want to treat yourself. Now, getting a reservation here is like winning the lottery so all I can say is try to plan in advance and call them about a month before you want to go. They don’t take reservations more than 30 days in advance, and they’re almost always full!
Max B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Washington, DC
You’ve seen the moment played out on every crappy coming of age comedy — the 30 somethings walk into a trendy, new club and have the«when did I stop being cool?» epiphany. Well, art imitates life, and Max imitated any given Jason Siegel character upon walking into this ridiculously cool spot(do kids even still say«cool»?). Because signage was so 2013, you can’t see Le Bremner from the outside. And lights must have gone out of style with Kelly Kapowski because you can’t see anything inside, either. The I-hate-my-parents hairstyle’d hosts seat and schmooze you while the mustachiod bartenders sling you hand crafted cocktails. The leather clad crowd gawks as you walk through to see if you’re important, because you need to know someone or be someone to get a table. I’d reciprocate the curiosity, but wouldn’t recognize anybody notable these days. I could redeem some cool cred, knowing all the words in their 90s grunge rock playlist — unless it was just being ironic. …but that food, though. First plate was a salmon tartare with shishitos; charred, smoky, and spicy Asian peppers over a bed of fresh, high grade fish. Then came the fried quail. This ain’t no Colonel Sanders $ 1.99 special, this is the General Bonaparte of extra crispy succulence. My very ladylike dinner date couldn’t keep herself from sucking those quail bones dry. The second entrée was a wholefish, deboned by our waiter like a surgeon. So soft, so flaky, so tasty, we didn’t dare disrupt the flavor with the lemon provided. We had a coffee mouse for desert. An indulgent mix of creamy, crispy layers with a deep, rich coffee sensation that emanates a rustic aroma all the way down your pallet. So book that table however many ice ages in advance necessary to go to Le Bremner and be prepared to spend a pretty penny to get the full experience — because it’s worth it(but also build in the costs of a new pair of skinny jeans and Miley hairdo before you do).
Irina G.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Edgewater, NJ
I didn’t love it. We went to the restaurant by recommendation. It was hidden as people say with no marking on the door. Because they were full, we were not able to get a table and sat in a bar like area overlooking other guests. We were fine with it, but I don’t think the other guests liked it. We only ordered appetizers and those took a very long time to come out. We had three appetizers and ended up sitting in the restaurant for two hours mainly waiting for them. The kitchen was small and place was small so it seemed like the kitchen staff was stretched — at least that’s how the slow service was explained to us. The good thing about the waiters was that they were knowledgable and gave us the information we needed about the food and what to expect with timing. Food was good, but not spectacular. I ordered tuna tartar with peppers. It tasted different than how I normally like it. I am a fan of sour flavors but this one was the natural taste of tuna with the sweet mix of the cooked pepper. Raw oysters were good and the kimchi patties were good too. Overall, the food was good. The main reasons I didn’t enjoy the place as much was that it was in line with my pallet, the service was slow and from what we were told my expectations were too high.
Sean R.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Montréal, Canada
L’un des meilleurs repas de restaurant que j’ai eu en longtemps. On a commencé avec les huîtres qui était accompagnés de 2 sauces. Les deux étaient incroyables. J’ai eu le doré jaune qui était fantastique. Mon épouse a eu la caille frit et les moules, et notre ami a eu le flétan. On a chacun dégusté le plat des autres et wow. Il n’y avait riens qui n’était pas délicieux. Les desserts nous ont laissés épanouie. Crêpes avec beurre Pimm’s, tarte à la crème de banane et noix de coco, et des beignets à l’Ancienne avec sauce aux fraises. Une chose est sûre, nous reviendrons ici, et souvent. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — – One of the best restaurant meals I’ve had in quite some time. Started with the oysters which were accompanied by 2 sauces. Both were amazing. I had the Walleye which was fantastic. My wife had the fried quail and mussels, and our friend had the halibut. We each tried eachother’s dishes and wow. There was absolutely nothing less than delicious. The desserts left us floored. Pancakes with Pimm’s butter, coconut-banana crème pie, and donuts with strawberry sauce. One thing is for sure, we will return here, and often.