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 offers a warm and elegant atmosphere in the Old Port with attentive professional service and a varied menu that shines in both brunch and dinner, featuring fresh, well seasoned dishes inspired by French cuisine, a strong wine and cocktail program, and flexible spaces such as a private dining option that make it a versatile choice for celebrations, business meals or casual evenings, while guests consistently note the stylish decor, comfortable ambiance and reliable hospitality that elevate every visit.
New Years eve dinner last night was fabulous. Excellent food, live music & wonderful atmosphere. Lots of fun. Would recommend for either romantic date night or group fun.
We went yesterday & they changed the menu. I ordered steak with fries that they still had & the meat wasn't tender. Also, the beef tartare that I ordered as starter wasn't good either it had a hard piece on it. The service was late. Too bad, I am a returning costumer since we always visit Montreal for Christmas & the food quality decline. The relation between price & quality doesn't justify to go anymore.
Dec 31, 2025
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Nous avons eu le grand plaisir de déjeuner à la Brasserie 701 ce midi!
Le steak frites absolument parfait; cuit à la perfection, sauce succulente, frites parfaite 😊
Le service sans faille, très sympathique!
Our visit to Brasserie 701 started off on a sour note. Right from the beginning, our server, Mathilde (name on our bill, as she did not introduce herself), was quite rude when we mentioned we had an extra guest joining. The restaurant hadn't picked up the phone any of the times we called, so we couldn't inform them in advance, & she made it clear she wasn't happy about the change. That set a really uncomfortable tone.
Mathilde's rudeness wasn't just a one-time thing. She was condescending when we asked for five extra minutes to order at 6:55 (reservation was at 6:45), made snarky comments when we requested more bread after making us wait one hour after the first bread was served, & didn't listen at all when we tried to explain that our steaks were incorrect & why they were incorrect. Mathilde responded with visible impatience & rudeness. She rolled her eyes, made snide remarks, & generally didn't set a welcoming tone the entire time she was serving us.
We ended up waiting over two hours before actually getting our food. Naturally, asking for some extra bread just to hold us over didn't mean Mathilde could be pretty snarky about it & didn't need to make it clear that bread wasn't unlimited & basically treating us like we were asking for something unreasonable. The entire table was left wondering what was the cause of this mistreatment. As the table was full of young professionals, we decided that it was not okay for anyone to go through this & this ended up hitting a nerve after multiple disrespectful actions coming from the server. I requested a manager to take control of the situation & find us a new server just after my steak was wrong for a second time.
On the positive side, once it became clear that things were really not going well, especially after I received two steaks in a row that were cooked wrong (I ordered medium-rare & got well-done twice, & two other guests also got the wrong doneness) the manager, William JF, stepped in. He was truly kind & attentive, took over the table, & really tried to help us out after all the chaos. Thanks to him, we at least felt like someone was on our side & was listening & trying to make things right.
However, by the end of the night, even with his help, the experience just didn't fully recover. Although he credited the steaks & was willing to give me something else besides the steak, I truly was already without appetite by that point in the night. I just ate what I consider sacrilegious (a well-done steak, hard to cut, hard to chew, tasted like burned) that I didn't order because he suggested I change the plate. While William did his best to help & credited the dish, the overall experience never recovered from how poorly the service & the cooking were handled.
We were left waiting far too long for our meals, & the initial rudeness & mix-ups really overshadowed what should have been a nice dinner. In short, while we appreciated the manager's efforts, the evening ended up being more frustrating than enjoyable. The minimum respect expected was not received. We wondered if we did something wrong & felt like we were walking on eggshells around the initial server. While we were thanking her with a lot of kindness, she was responding with a lot of negativity. This is not the experience we had in mind when choosing this place to eat.
I personally have been to many different restaurants & have visited this restaurant for brunch on previous occasions, & I have never been treated this way before. Neither at the lowest nor the highest type of restaurants ever before. This speaks volume.
I really loved the experience. We had a private event, & Melissa was amazing. She took all the orders accurately, was easy to talk to, & very patient throughout. The food was great, though it arrived a bit cold, & I wish it had been warmer.
What an amazing place! Elegant, relaxing, & perfect for brunch or lunch. The brunch selection is fantastic, with so many great options to choose from. The staff are outstanding, especially Melissa she truly made our visit unforgettable! She walked us through the menu with so much detail & helped us pick the perfect wine. Our whole group had an incredible time, & we can't wait to come back again!
Booked a 4 party table for my birthday & just had the most wonderful experience! Great staff, amazing food & cocktails. Everyone was so welcoming & professional. Highly recommend as an intimate yet beautiful setting.
Thank you Brasserie 701 for an amazing birthday!
Dec 28, 2025
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Je viens de découvrir un joyau au coeur de notre dame à Montréal. la Brasserie 701.
Depuis mon appel pour faire une réservation, Naki a été très accueillante & très agréable.
On arrivant c'est elle même qui m'a accueilli & m'a préparé ma table. Avec une attention & un grand sourire.
La cuisine est très raffinée, des plats délicieux & soigneusement bien présentés.
Je tiens à remercier tout le personnel pour leur professionnalisme & leur dévouement & surtout à leur amour pour ce travail. Je vous félicite tous & à leur tête le maître d'hôtel Mr Gavin.
Un grand Merci à Tristan, un serveur hors du commun, un artiste dans ce qu'il fait. Bravo
Je vous recommande sans aucun doute ce restaurant & personnellement j'y reviendrai avec le plus grand plaisir
Merci & à très bientôt
Je suis revenu le 25 décembre 2025 le service est aussi impeccable & irréprochable
Une attention particulière sur tous les aspects & tous niveaux
Merci beaucoup particulièrement à Aymen qui s'est bien occupé de nous pour nous donner le meilleur service & les meilleurs conseils. Un vrai chef .
Merci à la directrice Aurore pour son accueil & son professionnalisme absolument remarquable.
Je reviendrai sans aucune hésitation
We had a great time at the Christmas brunch buffet, & our waitress Melissa was a darling!
Our party of six was comfortably seated in the corner, & we each enjoyed the food that appealed to us. The ooey gooey chocolatey marshamallowy cookie was especially tasty!
Melissa made our Christmas Brunch experience the BEST EVER. Her Christmas cheer is addicting & kept a smile on our face between bites of amazing food. Thank you!!!🎄❄?☃?🥰
We visited for the $95 Christmas prix-fixe menu. While the food was high quality & well-prepared, the service was unfortunately a major letdown.
Our 8:00 PM reservation turned into a 45-minute wait to be seated. After ordering, there was a staggering 70-minute gap between our hot entree & our mains. During this time, our server never checked on us or provided an update. We eventually spoke to a manager who confirmed the kitchen had missed our order entirely.
To their credit, the manager apologized & discounted one meal, which we appreciated. However, be aware that portions are quite small for the price point. If you go, the flavors are great (especially the beef cheek), but the pacing & communication need significant improvement for a festive holiday experience.
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.
La nourriture est juste correct vous êtes mieux de vous faire à manger. Maison tant qu'à aller manger la… la bouffe est carrément pas bonne pour le prix qu'elle coûte
