Inspired by Paris’s golden-era brasseries, Brasserie 701 welcomes you in a chic decor with its grandiose neo-classical architecture and a lively ambiance. The bustling brasserie serves French brasserie classics from breakfast through supper every day, with brunch served on weekends.
Our Specialties
Fruits de Mer, Beef, Fresh Oysters, veal, Lamb, Cheeses, Burgers
Brasserie 701 is described as an elegant, welcoming spot in Old Montréal with a Parisian vibe and a bright, comfortable dining room. Reviews consistently praise attentive, professional, and friendly service that enhances every meal and special occasion. The cuisine is repeatedly lauded for quality, flavor, and presentation, with standout dishes across the menu from filet mignon and steak frites to refined brunch offerings and seafood. The beverage program earns praise too, featuring thoughtful cocktails and a well curated wine list that pair beautifully with the meals. The overall impression is of a reliable, high quality destination for brunch, lunch, or private events, where guests note the atmosphere, decor, and the care shown by the team.
S/o a wendrille meilleur maître d'hôtel de l brasserie 701 excellent service de ca part. Branda la suiteuse nous a expliquer les plats avec une précision très apprécier. Que des bonnes chose à dire sur cette place.
Mar 25, 2026
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The reception was welcoming & our waiter was excellent & super friendly, really fun to talk to, & helpful with ordering, he was the highlight of the night. The wine was also very good.
Dinner overall was good. The steak was enjoyable, though not outstanding. The biggest disappointment was the salads ordered. Despite some effort in presentation, the ingredients
/mix felt basic & lacked flavor. They were easily the weakest part of the meal, also some item was sold out, having special menu & not having enough. You know
One staff member who refilled our water & cleared plates seemed visibly irritated & handled dishes quite roughly. It didn't ruin the evening, but the display was noticeable.
Overall, the service from our waiter was great, dinner & wine were good, but the salads need improvement. I expected a bit more from the experience, though I still appreciate the effort
Très bon brunch au 701 pour l'événement ! Le menu à 29 $ est vraiment intéressant & les plats étaient très bons. Le service était agréable.
Seul petit bémol : le lieu est assez bruyant, ce qui peut rendre les discussions un peu difficiles.
Mais dans l'ensemble, une très bonne expérience, je recommande !
Mar 21, 2026
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J'ai mangé à Brasserie 701 lors d'un bachelorette au début du mois de Mars. J'ai choisi le Benedictine au canard confit du menu Happening Gourmand. C'était bon. Aussi leurs patates déjeunés sont excellentes. Par contre, le servie était long. Finalement, l'ambiance est chaleureuse & la décoration est une expérience à elle-même.
Thick cappuccino with the milk at the correct temperature. It's a simple thing that mean a lot. Eggs Benedict also definitely much better than your average. Something about the sauce or the ham elevated it. The interior boasts excellent window views & the ceilings have ornate plaster molding. Great service too.
Mar 15, 2026
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We were 3 couples & we were trying out the'Happening Gourmand' menu for $49. We were warmly greeted & seated at our table. Our waiter Kenny was excellent. He was efficient & attentive. The decor of the restaurant is very appealing & had former bank vibes. The washrooms need a deep clean & a slight refresh but are well equipped. With the Happening Gourmand menu, you get a choice of soup or salad. One person took the soup & said it was delicious. The rest of us took the spinach salad. It was good but was heavy on the salt. The dressing was yummy. My wife & I took the braised beef cheek & despite the plates arriving covered with stainless steel lids to our table, the food was almost cold. Once again, the beef jus reduction sauce was on the salty side & the beef cheek was on the dry side & not as tender as it should have been both being braised & a cut of beef which is usually very tender. Plating was also ordinary & lacked any creative/artistic appeal. All in all the meal was decent but lacked culinary finesse. The service & decor definitely add to the experience.
Arrivé tout fraichement sur Montréal pour quelque jours,
Que dire de cette belle Brasserie dans le vieux Montréal, restaurant d'excellence & de qualité, Mélissa au top du début a la fin & souriante, pour les plats le Mythique boeuf bourguignon pour ma compagne, & moi le Hommard Royal ce met delectable , le sabayon très raffiné, une pointe d'orange, je vais m'en souvenir pour un lointain moment
Merci pour cette agréable adresse
I came to Montreal for the history, the architecture, the culture, & the short track speed skating world championships… but I stayed for the dirty martinis at Brasserie 701.
Enter Shady - bartender, mixology wizard, & the only man I've ever seen shake a cocktail with the quiet confidence of Patrick Mahomes in the fourth quarter. The resemblance is uncanny. If Mahomes ever needs an offseason job, I'm convinced he's already been moonlighting behind this bar.
As a Toronto girl, I take my martinis very seriously. Shady served me two of the most delicious dirty martinis I've ever had with some potent local gin. Perfectly chilled, perfectly salty, & strong enough to make me briefly consider moving to Montreal permanently.
Service: 10/10
Martinis: 12/10
Mahomes doppelganger energy: off the charts.
If you find yourself at Brasserie 701, do yourself a favour: ask Shady for a dirty martini. Just be warned - you'll probably end up ordering a second one. I certainly did. 🍸
Super expérience ! La nourriture était fraîche, bien assaisonnée & les portions sont parfaites. Le service est professionnel & l'ambiance est vraiment agréable pour passer une belle soirée. Je recommande fortement ce restaurant.
