In 1861, Thomas Wilson first established its hardware store at 400 Place Jacques Cartier and for over 155 years, this building stood at the very heart of the Old Montreal. In 1970, the iconic French restaurant Chez Queux moved in and would remain there for well over 40 years.
Today it is our turn to leave our mark on this legendary Montreal building. We welcome all who come by, providing food the way we like it, simple, fresh and delicious. After a long day of sightseeing or while on a break from your bicycle ride in the Old Port, drop by Comptoir 400, we are always happy too see (and feed) you!
Comptoir 400 comes across as a lively Old Port spot with a pleasant terrace and a mix of solid dishes and variable service, where reviewers praise the location, atmosphere and flavors in items like mussels, poutine, pizza, burgers and fish, while noting that portions and prices can be inconsistent and some dishes arrive cold or underseasoned. The menu spans seafood, mains and shareables, with several mentions of bruschetta, salads and the arugula pizza as standouts, though a few experiences describe slower service, slow drink refills and uneven attention from staff. The ambiance is repeatedly described as warm and welcoming, making it a good casual option for families, groups or a relaxed dinner, especially outdoors, but timing can suffer during peak hours and some visits feel rushed. Overall, Comptoir 400 is seen as a worthwhile stop for a tasty, location-driven meal with friendly service, yet guests should temper expectations about consistency across visits.
The greeter, waitress & the entire staff were kind, knowledgeable & professional! The energy/vibe we're really relaxing. We really enjoyed our meal & look forward to visiting again soon!
May 28, 2025
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La nourriture était délicieuse & l'emplacement parfait. Leur menu est assez varié, offrant des options pour tous les goûts. Le service était excellent, avec un serveur sympathique & efficace. Merci à Yassine pour son accueil chaleureux & son service irréprochable !
May 3, 2025
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Nous étions un groupe de 8 personnes & nous avons tous très bien mangé. La nourriture était délicieuse, bien présentée & en portions généreuses. Le service a été excellent : rapide, courtois & attentionné du début à la fin. Tout le monde est reparti très satisfait de son repas. Un grand merci à toute l'équipe, nous reviendrons avec plaisir !
Nous avons passé un excellent moment dans ce restaurant , La nourriture était délicieuse ,nous avons goûté à deux pizzas différentes, un hamburger ainsi qu'une poutine, & chaque plat était savoureux & bien préparé. Le service était remarquable, assuré par un serveur très professionnel & expérimenté, toujours attentif à nos besoins. L'ambiance était agréable & chaleureuse, ce qui a rendu notre expérience encore plus plaisante. Je recommande vivement cet établissement à tous ceux qui souhaitent bien manger & être bien accueillis. Merci pour ce beau moment !
Nice place to visit in the summer. Nice patio to people watch. Good food good service. It always looks Like they are short staffed since they don't have too many staff on the patio when It's super busy. Other then that we always have a nice lunch or dinner when we are in the area
Stopped for a quick bite while walking around the port & Old Montreal. Shared a quattro formaggi pizza, which was great with a nice crispy edge & great cheeses. Also had a sweet nutella pancake with strawberries & banana. Sat on the terrace with a nice view of the adjoining port & square. The lady serving us was very nice & patient with my bad French :-)
Ce n'est pas la première fois que je viens manger à ce restaurant qui est très bon & dont l'emplacement est parfait. Nous avons mangé des pizzas qui étaient délicieuses & notre serveur Romain était aux petits soins avec nous. Je recommande d'y venir :)
Great food, drinks & great service!! We sat outside & it was beautiful. I will absolutely visit again! Excellente cuisine, boissons & excellent service !! Nous nous sommes assis dehors & c'était magnifique. Je reviendrai sans hésite
The food was so delicious the drinks the atmosphere where you can sit in the street & in the same time in a cozy place clean & full of peace,the stuff was amazing specially clemance so adorable good luck
