Essence offers a classical international cuisine with a modern twist. Our team of talented chefs is inspired by Quebec's finest seasonal produce to offer clients the best events possible; a business lunch or a corporate dinner. We have your setting for a night out on town with friends or a romantic evening for two. Our bar and lounge offer you the perfect surroundings to enjoy the good moments of life.
Essence offers a generally inviting experience with good food and a smart mix of refined yet simple recipes that suit both business dinners and casual meals. Salmon stands out as tasty and juicy, and the menu features a variety of interesting items with fast, friendly service. Brunch events drew praise for the cuisine. The atmosphere is described as very good with a lively and appealing vibe. The club nights attract a younger crowd and nostalgic vibes, though some note crowds and occasional parking challenges. The outside patio is pleasant with shade but street noise remains noticeable. Beers and other drinks complement meals, and the staff are consistently friendly and helpful. Overall, the experience is enjoyable and widely recommended.
I got there at 11pm to dance, staff was nice, we entered fast. The clientele is young, the music is good what is Illegal is that they charge you the tips that they want & they give you the machine ready to pay!
Lunch du midi excellent & produits frais, tres bon service (souriante & disponible), place cosy pour passer un très bon moment le midi & assez calme pour pouvoir parler.
Jan 17, 2026
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I was there for the club we went for nostalgia & def not going back ! It was fun but like if you not between 18 & 21 don't go it's full of youngster. Not enough smoke from the smoke machine tho
Nice atmosphere, very fast service & a lot of interesting items on the menu. It's very hard to find parking in the area, a great experience overall. The outside patio is nice, plenty of shade, but a busy street & noisy.
Jul 5, 2025
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Je me suis fais sortir du club en début de soirée le vendredi 9/05/2025, car j'étais trop vieux pour la place mais beau décor & au moins je me suis fais rembourser l'entrée.
Espace climatisé, on garde son manteau, un long cheveu noir dans la salade, sans excuse de la part de la responsable, juste un changement d assiette . La responsable avait une attitude hautaine & désintéressée,
Pas fort le service à la clientèle . La nourriture était à peine tiède... grosse déception
Lunch entre collègues. Cuisine / plats : exquis, savoureux & bien présentés. Le service a été un peu rapide mais nous aurions dû aviser de ralentir alors nous en prenons la responsabilité. Sinon, très courtois & professionnel. Nous reviendrons & invitons ceux qui ne connaissent pas ce resto de tenter l'expérience.
Nov 7, 2024
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Hola, quería saber que horario puedo ir atraer mi chaqueta ya que el de seguridad no me deje volver a entrar ni me dejó ir atraer mi teléfono que había quedado en la mesa ya que yo estaba con un amigo pero mi amigo estaba bailando e igual tengo cupón donde quedó mi chaqueta, tendría que mejorar en el tema de seguridad
le soir quand c'est pour la danse je ne le recommande pas ou au moins faites attention à ce que vous achetez parce que les serveurs utilisaient ce plateau pour voler les boissons gazeuses qui étaient fermées & si je ne le mentionne pas, tout m'enlève
