Chez Alexandre stands out from other restaurants for its authentic and traditional French cuisine. Our chefs and staff always keep in mind that a piece of France can be served in Montreal.
Our Specialties
Meats & Seafood, Escargots, Cassoulet, Sauerkraut, Onion Soup, Large Selection of Wine and Champagne, Cognacs, Homemade desserts, Cocktails.
Chez Alexandre et fils offers a timeless French bistro feel with warm Parisian charm and an ambiance that many describe as elegant and inviting. The staff are consistently polished and professional, delivering attentive service that enhances the dining experience from start to finish. The menu showcases fresh, flavorful classics such as beef tartare, steak frites, cod croquettes, duck confit, and moules, with thoughtful specials and a carefully chosen wine list to complement each course. A refined upstairs cigar lounge and a cozy downstairs dining area add versatility, making it suitable for celebrations or relaxed meals. Guests note the confident cooking, generous flavor, and the sense of tradition that makes Chez Alexandre et fils a beloved Montreal staple, while occasional mentions of slower service or value concerns are outweighed by the overall warmth and high quality of the experience.
First thing first all I could give this restaurant four stars, but since they charged us nine dollars for a plastic bottle of water which is less than one dollar in the grocery store & it doesn't make sense to me I'll give them three stars. Now we're growing your head for the overview: We had five course meal dinner at this restaurant the starters we're OK but the fish one was not to my taste then we had foie gras which was good quality & the other dish was made by avocado was tasting OK. The waitress forgot that we only received three courses & she thought that we are we have to go ahead for payment & we reminded her that we hadn't take our main & dessert. As our main we had risotto which was made with saffron, I was tasting very good & the other dish which was with me mashed potato, & some vegetables was tasting good as well. As dessert, I loved both when I was taking them together. I was different taste, which I loved.
J'étais au lunch aujourd'hui avec mes collègues, l'ambiance est très agréable qui rappelle Paris, les prix étaient raisonnables ( menu de lunch très intéressant avec une entrée & un dessert offert), service rapide efficace & très aimable, je suis heureuse de mon expérience.
Nov 18, 2025
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We were seated promptly upon arrival. We were five for lunch. We all had a lovely lunch. Service was impecable, beautifully paced & we had a nice chat with the owner. I had a delicious steak frites with a lovely glass of Sancerre. I wish I could eat here every day. Many thanks & congratulations to the whole team.
Phenomenal place, amazing owner & very affordable if you're a student. The owner was really sweet & poured my friend another glass of Chardonnay. Overall nice vibe
I was at the cigar lounge , super classy & nice elegant environment, the place is cozy & clean , tv available & confortable chairs , small but good selection of Cuban cigars . Not bad price , feels good to have a place like this downtown . I didn't try the food , just the cigar lounge but I'll definitely be back for the food also :) thanks for a great start of my day
We had a lovely meal at Chez Alexandre. It was our anniversary over the weekend & they did not disappoint for our celebration. The food was excellent & timed perfectly. They provided suggestions that complimented each other & our wines. For the wines they have a lovely list & as it was something special we did splurge & they handled the wines as if it were every day (including moving us to a bit larger table to accommodate our selections. The service was all you could ask for. Our server, with one of his teammates took care of all our needs, were friendly & informative but allowed us our time & privacy. Definitely a place we'd recommend for something special, or just a perfect evening out.
Oct 22, 2025
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Bien mangé mais peu copieux, ambiance à la française rétro mais se faire rattraper dans la rue pour le pourboire très gênant & à la limite du ridicule je ne recommande pas
The place is iconic , worth a drink & an appetizer but the main dishes are average & overpriced. My friend had the salmon tartare that tasted bad, the waiter took it back & offered the steak 🥩 tartare, which was like raw hamburger beef shredded, no taste like a real beef tartare, I had the fish & chips, I ate it but it was again the most average I ever had. I paid total $85,14 tip included for a glass of beer, a white wine 🍷 for 20$, average quality, & a fish & chips, the lunch menu seems a little better because the appetizer are included with the main dishes. But again I wonder 💭 why it's French style but with a fast food average quality! I won't be back for a dinner, maybe a drink & appetizer for the ambience & service.
We arrived for dinner, two minutes after our reserved time. Reservations were made, but they didn't have many patrons, so they were hardly required. We had the pre fixed Alain special salad, steak au poivre, & a puff pastry dessert. Atmosphere was like an old school French brasserie. Only drawback was a very animated couple in the corner. The food was well prepared & we had coffee afterwards. They were pushing the turkey dinner since it was thanksgiving, but we had to decline due to my sensitivity issues.
Restaurant confortable, les serveurs sont très sympathiques & la nourriture délicieuse, Ils ont un menu spécial optionnel pour l'action de grâce jusqu'au lundi 13 octobre
