Brasserie Bernard s'impose comme une expression quintessentielle de la culture bistrot, privilégiant l'utilisation d'ingrédients frais du marché et des techniques culinaires traditionnelles. La carte met en vedette des classiques incontournables tels que la bavette frites, la soupe à l'oignon et le tartare, préparés avec un souci constant de qualité et de justesse des saveurs. L'espace vaste reflète l'énergie dynamique d'un lieu de rassemblement, proposant une disposition des tables animée et une esthétique ouverte qui favorise la fluidité des interactions. Les convives découvrent une sélection rigoureuse de spécialités régionales honorant l'héritage des brasseries européennes tout en conservant une approche actuelle de la préparation. Cet établissement concilie l'accessibilité d'une cuisine axée sur le produit avec la discipline technique nécessaire à un service soutenu. Le résultat est une institution définie par son engagement envers les plats piliers et l'atmosphère fonctionnelle.
La Brasserie Bernard est largement considérée comme un bistro de style parisien par excellence à Montréal, reconnu pour son atmosphère sophistiquée, son décor élégant et sa cuisine française généralement constante. De nombreux clients louent des plats incontournables tels que le canard confit, le steak frites, les raviolis de veau et les huîtres fraîches, soulignant souvent que le service chaleureux et professionnel rehausse l'expérience globale. Bien que l'établissement soit prisé pour les occasions spéciales et les sorties de quartier, certains avis récents mentionnent des irrégularités concernant la rapidité du service, le niveau sonore et la présentation des plats. De plus, si beaucoup apprécient la qualité, certains convives ont exprimé des réserves quant aux prix, à la taille des portions et à des lacunes occasionnelles dans la préparation culinaire, suggérant que l'expérience peut varier d'une visite à l'autre.
If you only have 8 things on the menu it is inexcusable to'run out' of your highest rated, signature dish.
I came to try the veal ravioli only to find out they had run out.
I was very disappointed to say the least. The menu is too restricted & narrow to drop your interesting items off, & I ended up with an incongruent cheeseburger.
The waiter was apologetic - the manager comped us drinks at the end which was appropriate & appreciated.
Our food came unusually quickly & our drink order came after our food.
We felt rushed.
The cheese burger was very good, I particularly liked the 2 patties with bacon & cheese on each layer. The bun was fresh. French Fries were not hot.
My wife had steak frite which was very average. The mashed potatoes were excellent ( but also not hot ).
desserts were 5 stars - the pavlova was a hit.
Note that in summer the restaurant is uncomfortably hot, try to get a seat under a fan or consider sitting on the terrace.
The place has a great vibe & is really trendy. The service was top notch.
Large brasserie with large terrace in a pleasant area. Very French ambiance. Ordered burratas, then steak frites, duck confit, & steak tartare plus wines by the glass. All good quality & service very professional. Ticked the boxes…on a summer's evening.
Sur leur jolie terrasse, nous avons eu droit à un service impeccable & hyper attentionné ! Nous étions quatre & tous les plats commandés étaient dignes de mention. Les raviolis au veau valent grandement le détour, tout comme le steak parfaitement cuit selon notre demande. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié, nous y retournerons assurément!
15 juil. 2026
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After being told there was an area outside of downtown Montreal that had a great brasserie we embarked on a quick Uber trip to Brasserie Bernard. & we were not dissappointed! The steak frites was sublime, the wine well suited & the desserts just right.
I must say Bernard Street is going through a small renovation as to some of the restaurants previously there. The one thing I can comfortably say, Brasserie Bernard is still heads above all. I waited to post because we were there twice during a 7 day period. First lets start with the really nice French bistro vibe. The surprise for first my friends & I was a super cute & ultra friendly server Marco. Warm, inviting & honest when asked about suggestions first about wine & then about food. He really made our night. Keep him as you have a professional jewel.
The food is just consistently solid & delicious. Not easy every time.
We had the beef tartare with truffle. My girlfriend who has eaten all over the world has deemed it her favorite tartare. I would agree. We shared the main size as as starter. We could have had more. Incredibly good.
She had the veal ravioli. loved every bite. I had the duck confit.Amazing. Our friends had the salmon tartare to start. Mains were the mussels in the red marinara sauce. As well the steak frites. Happy smiles all around. Great good makes it easy. No room for dessert. When so many restaurants are vying for patrons these guys deserve it. Polished maitre D & of course Marco. He just made this experience just delightful. A must try... Thanks BB
The food was terrible - have no idea why this restaurant can have such a high rating in Google Maps. The worst restaurant I have ever tried. The chicken was so salty that I was afraid I would get kidney issue after the whole plate. The steak was so bad that there was crust, overcooked & very chewy. The oysters were very small - even including the shell, they were all smaller than my palm.
For sure not recommend this restaurant & for sure won't visit again. Wasting time, wasting money & ruin the day
Brasserie Bernard provides a wonderfully cozy & sophisticated French atmosphere. Their steak frites is absolutely phenomenal, featuring perfectly cooked, juicy meat & crispy fries. The service is incredibly prompt & the staff always maintains a very friendly & welcoming attitude.
Had a wonderful evening Saturday at BB. I agree with other reviewers who say they feel they've stepped into a real Parisian establishment. You do feel you are entering another world & time. It is both an exciting & relaxing experience.
I was with 6 friends & it was the first time for all of us. Everyone was very satisfied & happy with their meals. I had the Dore (fish lightly fried in pan) & it was prepared well. I think they could be a bit more generous with the celeriac puree; green beans were perfectly cooked. Very nice if you want a very light meal. Others at the table had the duck confit; chicken; a salad; mussels & steak frites. I think the steak was the winner. The fries looked just like the photos on google reviews site so if you like your fries dark (indicating over cooked or reused oil) then you might forgo all dishes with fries or ask for a salad I would have wanted to order the fish & chips but was worried about the fries so that's why I didn't. However those who did have the fries ate them all up with no complaints.
They were generous with the time. We arrived at 5 pm & told us we had the table until 9 pm! We had tickets to concert across the street so only stayed until about 7:30 but that was nice to have no pressure.
Wait staff are all very nice, attentive & efficient. One of the best services I've had. I would say second only to Mon Lapin. One thing I felt the plate server put the dishes very close to the edge of the table so that each time part of the plate was sitting beyond the table. To be fair I think the tables are too narrow so it's hard if you have a lot of drinks/glasses to fit the plates. But I did notice it & was a bit disturbed by it.
It would be nice if they provided a basket of bread. They don't do that automatically but I saw another table get it. So don't know if they forgot about it or you have to request & pay. For instance the person with the mussels could have used the bread to sop up some of that nice sauce.
But they have cloth napkins which is so nice & luxurious.
BTW the person who ordered the Mussels wanted the marinara & got the leek & cheese. She didn't want to send it back & still enjoyed it.
All the desserts looked great. The Pavlova looked like a piece of art. I had the Profiteroles & they were tasty. Nice chocolate sauce with ice cream. Very generous portion. One person said her creme brulee wasn't warm but the other person who had it said it was fine.
The decaf coffee was so so. They don't provide cream/sugar so you have to ask. People who had the house wine enjoyed it.
Washrooms are nice (individual rooms) with hot water! So often nowadays you only get cold water.
All in all there are a lot of nice touches at BB. BB haven't sacrificed service or quality (with a few minor caveats) like so many restaurants have done these days. It's a relief to know restaurants of this calibre are still around.
As a first timer to this restaurant, I was immediately impressed when we were warmly greeted at the door by a perfectly bilingual individual. Our table was being prepared when we arrived & were seated when ready.
We ordered drinks first. I had an Espresso Martini & my husband had IPA ber on tap. Beer is not difficult to serve but a martini should be in a martini glass. Thus was not. Since I am not a big drinker, it was enough, but wow was it small. There was definitely seemed like less than 2oz of liquor. Won't do that again.
We then ordered our mains: a burger for the husband & I had the steak & fries.
Service was pretty quick, considering how busy it was on a Wednesday.
The steak arrived first. It was served with mayo for the fries & a pepper corn sauce for the steak. The steak was delicious. Perfection. Perfectly cooked to med/rare. The only issue I had, was that the fries were greasy & not hot.
According to my husband, the burger was the best one he has ever eaten. His fries were also only luke warm.
For dessert we shared the warm chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream. Wow..how rich.
Service was amazing. When our waiters shift was over, in the middle of our service, he came over, let us know & assured us that we would be well taken care of. Antoine, thank you for everything. You're the best.
Would we go back? For sure.
Recent:
Malheureusement je dois reviser cette note. Je n'ai jamais reçu un aussi mauvais service.
Mais plus important que tout:
Les moules sentaient la mort sur toute le table
Les raviolis étaient froids
Les steaks goutaient la pourriture (la cuisson était aussi mauvaise mais de tout façon c'était inmangeable)
Vraiment dommage pour un restaurant que j'aimais autant.
Precedent:
Tres bonne nourriture & belle terrasse. Bon service grace aux nombreux serveurs mais surtout grace a Cathy de par sa presence & ses bonnes suggestions!
