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.
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Our Specialties
Fruits de Mer, Beef, Fresh Oysters, veal, Lamb, Cheeses, Burgers
Brasserie 701 is widely appreciated for its elegant atmosphere, stunning architecture, and flavorful menu, which features standouts like steak frites, duck confit, and various brunch options. Many guests highlight the high quality of the food and the professional, warm service provided by the staff, who often go out of their way to make celebrations and special occasions memorable. While some diners have noted occasional inconsistencies regarding wait times or food temperatures, the overall experience is frequently described as a top tier, welcoming destination in Old Montreal that offers a perfect setting for both romantic dinners and enjoyable group gatherings.
We dined here for both dinner & breakfast. The breakfast was delicious & prepared very well, no issues.
Dinner was another story. The service was not great. They forgot about our food order & we didn't receive our meal until almost 45 minutes later. My friend's shrimp meal arrived cold. My chicken dish was not delicious at all, the chicken was greasy & the weird tomato & eggplant pancake was inedible. Our server also would disappear for long periods of time. Not the greatest dinner experience.
We loved Brasserie 701 .
We stayed at Hotel placed'armes
The Brasserie 701 breakfast is very good a nice menu & we also have dinner . Service extremely good.
Very nice menu & the food was delicious
The have also a nice wine selection.
Overall a 10 Plus. A must place to go & the best location.
Thanks to the staff of the restaurant & the hotel .
May 13, 2026
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We had a very good breakfast, with fair prices considering it's located inside the Place d'Armes Hotel & right in front of Notre Dame. We ordered avocado toast, forest omelette, & chicken waffle, all were enjoyable. The service was good, although they were short-staffed during our visit, which was noticeable.
The bar is very high in Montreal, so I save a 5-star rating for truly exceptional experiences.
Our favorite restaurant for breakfast/brunch & to our surprise this morning our favorite breakfast plate was no longer available . The plate -eggs, fruit, waffle & chicken . Please bring it back as it's a popular one . Everything in one plate :(
Our omelettes were disappointing , & presentation :(
The breakfast was reasonably priced & very tasteful. The portion was also plentiful. This is coming from a guy who is used to eating from buffets for a vacation breakfast.
However, because our hotel's breakfast sucked, we went here.
The fruit was fresh & the environment was clean.
We got the two-eggs-your-way & it was amazing.
The drinks (smoothie,hot chocolate, coffee) were presented nicely.
I liked that the menu was short, nobody wants to read for breakfast.
The only gripe I have is that the bread should have come with butter without us asking, but that is a small gripe.
The jam was also slightly loose & unappetizing, but because the rest was so amazing , this place gets 5 stars.
Had a wonderful breakfast experience here! The interior was beautifully luxurious with stylish contemporary touches that made the space feel both elegant & inviting.
We ordered a croissant & salmon salad, & both dishes truly impressed us. Even the simple croissant stood out-it was flaky, flavorful, & far above the usual breakfast fare. When I added prosciutto & butter, it became one of the most delicious & unique croissants I've ever had.
The service was warm & made us feel like valued guests, adding to the overall positive experience. The only downside was that it took quite a while to receive our bill, which was a bit of a hiccup in an otherwise seamless morning.
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
