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.
Nous y sommes allés pour un brunch. Le restaurant est magnifique ! En général la nourriture est savoureuse, mais les oeufs bénédictine étaient mal cuits, le blanc d'oeuf était encore liquide... J'ai aussi mangé une chocolatine, plutôt sèche. Le service est assez lent, il a fallu demander du sucre pour le café, du sel, & du poivre, & cela a pris du temps a arriver. Le café était par contre délicieux. Je recommande quand même mais c'est dommage car pour un endroit aussi beau & classe, on s'attend a une cuisine & un service impeccable.
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.
Mar 17, 2026
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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.
Croque monsieur servi sans aucun accompagnement - une salade aurait été de mise
Bénédictine jambon- était auparavant servi avec jambon effiloché ce qui était bien meilleur que la version actuelle
Service impeccable
Melissa was fantastic! The service was incredible, great recommendations & a surprise at the end for our friends first visit to Montreal! We'd recommend the duck confit Benedict! A little sweet mostly savoury & filling!
If you think duck confit with pears poached in maple syrup is a good idea for a truly Canadian version of Eggs Benedict for brunch, then run to Brasserie 701 in Montréal! Sonia was our vivacious server but truly the whole team deserves an ensemble Academy Award. The 701 staff are the nicest people on the planet! You can also try the margret duck breasts for dinner, served on mashed carrots in maple syrup. Apple wine a must! GO!
Jul 12, 2025
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We are in Montreal for a few days for a concert & found awesome reviews on Reddit so we figured we'd give it a try. Not only was the Benedict one of the best I've ever had (duck benny) the service was exceptional. Jiang & Victor made us specialty coffees & mimosas & they were all delicious!! They were so kind & patient with us (language barrier). Will definitely come again!
Malheureusement je suis tombée malade après avoir mangé le déjeuner bénédictine au homard. L'endroit est joli & bon emplacement, mais je n'y retournerai pas.
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ervice was very nice, however the food was okay at best. The cortados were milky, & the smoked salmon eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes was akin to Cora's. Would not recommend the mushroom toast unless you are a super fan of balsamic reduction - the plate is drenched in it. Overall, we expected the food to match the service & ambience - would not recommend if you value taste over aesthetic
Brasserie 701 was my restaurant of choice for my Christmas morning brunch! It did not disappoint! My server Tristan went above & beyond- he was incredibly busy but still made time to offer a few suggestions around Montreal "from a local". I really appreciated this banter as he gave me tips & tricks & insider info on the places I was already planning to visit. Once a year I award a server 100% tip for being incredible, & Tristan was my 2024 recipient! Thank you so much! The buffet was officially supposed to begin at 10am. I was seated around 950 & everyone was floundering about setting up the buffet. It seemed like nobody was in charge & everybody was unsure of their role. I didn't even get water or a Bonjour until about 1020! But it was smooth sailing from then on out! There was a hot table with beef bourginon, eggs Benedict & salmon. The cold table featured different salads- classic Caesar, beet salad & quinoa salad. The dessert table was far off on the side & I'm not sure many people even saw it (I was sitting across from it). The sunshine hits in the most lovely way through the windows of Brasserie 701. It's perfect for taking photos! The building is beautiful from the outside as well! It's right down the street from Notre Dame basilica. Thank you for the loveliest way to spend Christmas morning!
I went there for lunch with my wife, & we wanted to try their "Beef filet mignon" & their "Lobster with Sabayon" but unfortunately this was impossible as they were serving only brunch with a unique menu for the holiday period! This could have been easily avoided if they had mentioned it on their website!!! Anyways we ended up eating the "Poulet Gaufré" & the "Bénédictines au confit de Canard" & they tasted good enough! The service was good & the ambiance too but we were disappointed because of the misunderstanding I mentioned earlier!
Nous avons été bruncher ce samedi, 21 Septembre en compagnie de l'excellente Mélissa. Le steak & egg était tendre & excellent, le plateau de viennoiserie était frais & bien présenté. Mes amis ont beaucoup apprécié les oeufs Bénédicte classique ainsi que la gauffre au poulet & oeufs. Mélissa a offert un service au-delà de nos attentes, très attentionnée & drôle. Dès le départ, elle a saisi notre « vibe » & l'a matché jusqu'à la fin. Je conseille fortement! :)
Melissa! You are amazing! Thanks so much for the shot! I had such a great time here, I had 3mimosas & the lobster egg Benedict, Delicious! 1st time here & 1st time in Montreal, great experience, highly recommend!
Can I just say I absolutely love it here. First of all Melissa was our waitress & she was so pleasant; literally so sweet & attentive. She made sure everything for us was to perfection. Secondly, this was THE BEST BRUNCH FOOD! I had the Lobster Benedict & it was so amazing. I can't sing their praises enough. If you're looking for food in Montréal run, don't walk, to Brasserie 701!
Very old building with a pristine inside. Service was amazing. 3 adults & 3 kids loved the food: eggs Benedict to yogurt parfait to continental platter!
