Burger Bar Crescent provides a focused menu centered on high-quality beef patties served with fresh toppings on artisanal brioche buns. The establishment specializes in thick milkshakes and crispy, golden-brown fries that complement their signature griddle-cooked offerings. Patrons encounter a casual atmosphere featuring industrial decor elements and straightforward table service designed for efficiency. Beyond the main burger selection, the kitchen prepares crisp salads using seasonal greens and house-made dressings to balance the heavier comfort food options. Every meal focuses on consistent preparation techniques that highlight the natural flavors of the premium ingredients. The beverage list maintains a selection of craft beers and fountain sodas that pair well with the hearty, grilled food items found throughout the daily menu rotation.
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Burger Bar Crescent is widely celebrated as a premier destination for gourmet burgers in Montreal, offering an extensive menu that features wagyu, bison, smash burgers, and a variety of premium toppings. Many visitors praise the high quality and flavorful combinations of the meals, alongside standout sides like poutine and macaroni and cheese. The atmosphere is frequently described as lively, cozy, and perfect for groups, with many patrons appreciating the helpful staff and drink selection. While the vast majority of experiences are positive, some diners have noted occasional inconsistencies in service speed during busy periods or variations in food preparation. Overall, it remains a highly recommended spot for those seeking a satisfying and memorable burger experience in the heart of the city.
We had one of the best burgers we've ever tasted! The portion size was just right-not too big, but perfectly satisfying.
We ordered the Leonard Cohen Smash Burger & the Classic Double Burger, both served with French fries & a fresh green salad. Everything was incredibly delicious, the burgers were juicy & flavorful, & the sides complemented them perfectly.
Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a great burger experience!
Amazing vibe! It is a very clean & organized place. I came here after reading the reviews, & the burger was amazing. The onion rings were great, & I also ordered the handmade fries. The service was excellent as well! I came here on Monday so the place was really quiet
Jun 9, 2026
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Visited Burger Bar Crescent & had a really pleasant experience. The food was delicious with great flavors, the drinks were refreshing, & the overall ambiance made the place lively & enjoyable. The staff were friendly, attentive, & added to the positive vibe of the restaurant. A great spot in Montreal for burgers, drinks, & a good time!
Busy street full of bars serving food, & I stopped here because I was specifically craving a smash burger. The space itself is cool-bar seating, tables, an upstairs area, & a patio. Service was friendly too.
The burger comes with fries, salad, or coleslaw. I went with the vinegar-based coleslaw, which was decent.
Unfortunately, the'smash' burger wasn't really smashed at all. The patty was thick, lacked that crispy grilled edge & flavor, & honestly tasted more like a premade burger than a true smashburger. Two bites in & I was over it.
The hunt for a good smashburger in Canada continues.
Excellent place to have GOOD burgers. I asked for the doble patty with poutine, instead of French fries aside. Delicious. & a Sangria to drink. Nice place to have lunch or dinner. Excellent service. I recommend it a lot. Not expensive either.
Absolutely brilliant. Can't say enough good things about it.
We walked in on a Wednesday evening & had immediately received a warm welcome from Adrian. He was super helpful with talking us through the different options on the menu & advising us what we might like - both with the food & especially when talking my partner through the vast selection of beers.
The burgers were amazing - I genuinely can't remember having a better one anywhere else. Top class sweet potato fries as well, & I highly recommend the coleslaw; it was unlike anything I'd had elsewhere, & not drowning in mayo like you get in so many places.
Overall, absolutely top marks. Can't fault it in any way. Even the music was great.
In fact, I do have one complaint: that there's only one of them. Normally this would be a massive plus point as I always want to support independents, but I'd happily make an exception for these if it means they open a branch in Liverpool in the UK!
EDIT AT THE BOTTOM BECAUSE OF THE OWNERS RESPONSE.
Normally I'm not someone to write reviews but my experience here was so bad it ended up partially ruining my monthly date night with my boyfriend, Wednesday the 27th March around 7-9 Pm.
While the food was mediocre, & there was many loud clanking noises from behind the bar, & the spacing of the tables was very cramped- my biggest issue was with the service received from our server Xena(I believe that was her name).
To start things off my boyfriend ordered a Buffalo Mac & cheese while I ordered a Buffalo Mac & cheese requesting the buffalo sauce be swapped for pesto, the fried cheese curds, & two milkshakes. We each took our turns ordering & there should have been no confusion with the order.
The waitress returns to our table with our cheese curds & let's us know that she made mistake & Input the wrong item so the kitchen had instead prepared a Buffalo poutine with my pesto modification & asks if we'd like it free of charge. Seeing as it was just a small mistake at the time, we accepted & agreed to wait until the rest of our food was made (pesto on Buffalo poutine was not the most palatable, but mistakes happen).
Fast forward a bit, & she arrives with one Mac & cheese & states it's the buffalo mac. We're missing one macaroni dish & just assume it's been delayed because of the poutine mishap. So we wait, & we wait, & we wait until she comes to check up on us & I ask her how long the second macaroni & cheese is going to be. Turns out she misunderstood our order & thought there was only one that we would share, even though my boyfriend & I were pretty clear.
We also ask when we will get our shakes, & she says they should be out soon. At this point it's been 40+ minutes since we initially ordered everything, two milkshakes do not take 40+ minutes on a relatively non busy night & arrive after everything else- & I'm convinced she forgot to input that as well. She also cleared away the poutine plate & took my boyfriend's fork with it.
We get our milkshakes not long after, & as the first Mac & cheese goes cold & dies we wait for my pasta. We get the pasta eventually & my boyfriend has to ask for another fork.
Another fork that she says she'll bring & then walks away, & surprise she never brings it. We watch her wander around right after saying she'll be right back with it too. We eventually ask another waiter & he immediately brings one in under 20 seconds.
We finished eating, but since on of our food has since gone cold. The night sort of feels ruined, our appetite is gone so we ask for our stuff to go & leave after paying.
I understand mistakes happen, the issue that it was one mistake after another in order & ultimately ruined our experience, which is ultimately a shame as my boyfriend has been here before & had not encountered these issues so I suppose it was just our luck with the server.
Edit/Response to the Owner:
I see the owner has responded to this review, & respectfully, if you have difficulty understanding something as simple as'Can I replace this sauce for this other sauce' after your customers take turns ordering, perhaps you should not be in food service.
I'm sure most other people have the ability comprehend'can I have x instead of y'. I also am sure that most people also understand that when one person says'I'll have this item' & the next person says'I will actually have one of those too' it means they EACH want one.'I know I can't understand what you ordered' goes crazy. It's actually kind of funny because it not only makes me doubt your customer service skills, but also your intelligence. But I digress, not everyone is capable of basic comprehension & I suppose I should be more tolerant of the mentally ungifted.
Additionally, trust me, Olivia Rodrigo playing did not make your place busy lol. I have eyes.
'Jokes' aside, what a sneaky little way of offloading responsibility onto the customer instead of taking accountability for what was simply just bad service.
Really nice place, I got a waygu burger & it was out of this world. They also serve a really tasty cocktail called the'Queen Bee.' The staff were friendly, & service was quick. Would definitely visit again
