Etc. se spécialise dans la préparation de pièces de bœuf grillées à la flamme et de plats d inspiration méditerranéenne au sein d un environnement moderne et épuré. Le menu met l accent sur des protéines de haute qualité servies avec des légumes assaisonnés et des salades croquantes. La clientèle observe une cuisine ouverte où le personnel privilégie la précision dans la cuisson des viandes et la fraîcheur des ingrédients. L approche culinaire combine des techniques de grillade rustiques avec des profils de saveurs vibrants et riches en herbes, caractéristiques des traditions méditerranéennes. Une sélection variée de verdures accompagne harmonieusement les entrées plus copieuses et savoureuses. L atmosphère demeure centrée sur les aspects fonctionnels du repas, assurant que la préparation de chaque plat reflète l identité fondamentale d une grilladerie professionnelle exigeante.
Etc. reçoit des éloges constants pour la haute qualité de sa cuisine, en particulier pour ses viandes parfaitement cuites, ses fruits de mer frais et ses entrées savoureuses. Les convives soulignent fréquemment le service exceptionnel, professionnel et attentionné offert par un personnel dévoué, mentionnant souvent que l'équipe se surpasse pour créer une atmosphère mémorable et chaleureuse. L'ambiance élégante et raffinée en fait une destination prisée pour les occasions spéciales et les repas de groupe. Bien que la majorité des expériences soient décrites comme remarquables, quelques visiteurs ont partagé des avis mitigés concernant la température des plats, le niveau sonore lié à l'emplacement du restaurant ou le rythme du service, mais le sentiment général demeure extrêmement positif, de nombreux clients exprimant une forte volonté d'y retourner.
We visited for my significant other's birthday dinner & had a reservation for 9:00 PM. We arrived about 10 minutes early, which was completely fine. We were advised that our table was not quite ready yet & were invited to wait at the outside bar, which we appreciated. However, when we returned around 9:05 PM, we still had to wait another 10 minutes before being seated, as no one came to greet us or assist us despite us being there on time for our reservation. It was not a major inconvenience, but a little more attention during the seating process would have improved the experience.
Once seated, our server was friendly but seemed a bit nervous, which led to a few small mistakes & some confusion with the order & sides. To his credit, everything was corrected quickly & professionally.
The food was overall very good, but unfortunately, my dish (& my partner's) was not served hot. The seafood dishes ordered by our other guests seemed to be great. The bill was reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food.
We also ordered drinks when we were first seated. My partner ordered a drink that was supposed to have a torch/flame presentation, but unfortunately, the flame did not light. I noticed that the other guests who ordered similar drinks had the fire presentation, so it was a little disappointing that his did not work, especially since we were celebrating his birthday & I was hoping he would have that extra special experience.
Since I had mentioned in the reservation that we were celebrating a birthday, I was hoping for a small special touch, such as a birthday dessert or acknowledgment, but that did not happen.
Overall, we enjoyed our evening. The atmosphere was excellent (9/10), the food was good despite the temperature issue (6/10), & the service was decent (7.5/10). With a little more attention to timing, food temperature, & small details, this could have been an exceptional experience.
Always a 5 stars service, atmosphere, food & drinks expérience. Top notch, Best Filet Mignon ever, simple perfection on all counts. Service is A+ with super friendly staff. Been there a few times & I love it more each time! Try it, you will enjoy this 5 stars very affordable quality experience. ETC is in my opinion the best table in our region & in the entire Montréal area. Thanks again. See you real soon!!!
Food. Overrated! Better places for steak than here.
So a pretty harsh food review right? I say food is a 3 based on the premise that it's supposed to be a steak house first & foremost. If I had to evaluate all the dishes we had I would round it up to a 3.75 to a 4.0 max.
*Note: mains do not come with a side. The steak included two sauces.
So let's get straight to it - the food.
Their bread was fantastic, though it would have been better if it were warm. The olive spread was tasty but poorly blended & there was too much butter surrounding the pieces of finely chopped olives.
Caesar salad. Actually good portion for the money & presented well & all was fresh. Shaved Parm, bacon bits, & prosciutto was nice, but the prosciutto had little flavour.
Grilled cheese bruschetta. Delicious & good portion & actually good value. Cherry tomatoes with the hot honey drizzle was delicious as was the melted cheese - it all worked.
Mac & Cheese. Massive let down. Obviously this'may' be a personal take. I prefer this dish to have an aroma of cheese & also taste the cheese - both of which are absent. The noodles were too thick & a bit gummy. The cheese sauce (you can't see it) thinly covered the noodles but the sauce was so thin it lacked a creamy texture & had no mouth feel. It was covered with what appeared like orange coloured breadcrumbs without any discernible flavour. This was horrible. Choked on it twice like dry toast. I don't know why it would be there. Yes gourmet Mac & cheese can include breadcrumbs on top, but not so thickly placed all over & it's typically finished like a grating - this was just a load of dry crumbs. Then the truffles. Texture & taste - pointless additive. No added benefit except it sounds expensive & gourmet.
Blue fennel slaw. Tasty, fresh, good portion - very doable.
Sauces.
Bordelaise - nauseatingly sweet. This sauce should never have been like adding a spoon of sugar on your steak.
Peppercorn - good flavour, but texture was off as if butter was added causing it to become lumpy, perhaps it was a mix gone bad?
Porterhouse steak.
The meat did not smell good at all. Normally a good quality & properly cooked steak should arrive at the table & your nose would inhale an aroma making you mentally drool. The aroma here made me concerned to eat the meat.
I have never eaten such a fatty porterhouse steak, & I have had ones of less & more ounces precook. I kept having to cutout or spit out fat & gristle. The steak had zero flavour & we were not asked if we would like salt, pepper, steak spice, or finished with butter. So we went with how it's supposed to come. Horrible. Worst steak I have ever had the displeasure to have to chew, taste, & swallow. The sauces did not add value to make it more palpable.
Additionally? The steak was ordered Chicago style - with a char. This steak was so charred that the exterior & edges were so charred it was overdone & too hard.
Caramel Brûlé cake. Horrible. Firstly the cake seemed like a previously make thick hard cookie that was defrosted or previously refrigerated. Inside it's ok, but the exciting part - the'Brûlé' was a mini chilled thin piece atop the'cake' & was ok, but totally missed out the Crème or Caramel Brûlé aspect to the Brûlé dish.
Meal cost: $300 with one glass of wine.
Result. Would I ever go back.
NO. Not worth it. On the surface the menus is exciting & creative. But the execution on the protein side - well, I would go to Moishes, The Keg, or many other steak houses in the city (& surrounding) & for this money there are plenty of other places far superior.
Perhaps this was an off day, perhaps the cow had a bad day, perhaps the head chef was not doing QC at the window pass to make sure. But the steak was just bad & for $142.00 it should be excellent.
My friend & I ordered the Surf & Turf platter, mille feuille baked potatoes, drinks (Pomara & wine) & desserts (Chocolate Fondant with Raspberry Flowing Core (Gluten Free) & Madagascar Vanilla Crème Brûlée). As well a seafood linguine to take home (the taste was good but the I think quantity of seafood can be more). Everything was exceptional (although the shrimps are small), especially the aged bone-in ribeye steak & lobster tail. I would recommend the dish but not the shrimps & I find it can be of better quality. Overall for steak/lamb/lobster, I definitely recommend this place for anyone to go. The service & staff are friendly & know the dishes well. Throughout the meal, we had different staff making sure everything was going well & if we needed any help, someone is always available.
Just went to the restaurant & let me tell you what a hidden gem.Freedman our waiter was over the top with amazing advice on our food selection & David the floor manager gave us a great service with complimentary shots at the end of our meal..I highly recommend this steakhouse prices are very reasonable & quality is great ...will definitely come again ...Joe
We had a group of 13 people. The service & food were excellent. Highly recommended for good quality food & the service was top notch. Thanks you Etc team & a shout out to the manager David for always checking to see if everything was to our liking.
ETC Steakhouse delivers a dining experience that goes far beyond expectations. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, & genuinely welcoming. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between classy & comfortable - ideal for a date night, a celebration, or just treating yourself to something exceptional.
Perfectly cooked to order, melt-in-your-mouth tender, & bursting with flavor. You can tell they use top-quality cuts & know exactly how to bring out the best in them. The sides & sauces complemented everything beautifully - not to mention the wine list, which was spot-on.
We left full, happy, & already planning our next visit. ETC Steakhouse sets the bar high - easily one of the best steakhouse experiences I've ever had.
The food quality is top notch, the service is amazing id go back for sure, highly recommend it. The music was a bit loud at the end of the meal but otherwise it's great the decor is nice & it's very clean.
