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Henri Brasserie Française + Lounge
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Henri Brasserie Française + Lounge

Upscale restaurant & bar serving French cuisine in a chic, airy space with a vintage vibe.
Downtown
4.2$ & $$
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Henri Brasserie Française + Lounge Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
FrenchBreakfastTartareDesserts & SweetsPastaBrunchFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesResto-Bar
Henri upholds the timeless traditions of the grand French brasseries in one of Montreal’s most beautiful and welcoming dining rooms. Our kitchen creates fresh, vibrant dishes, showcasing the finest seasonal Canadian products from the land and sea. We invite you to join us at all times, for your everyday meals and your landmark celebrations.

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Reviews for Henri Brasserie Française + Lounge

Food
Service
on Google4.2 (1200+)
*as of 2026-02-15
5★
62%
4★
15%
3★
7%
2★
12%
1★
3%

Review Summary

Henri Brasserie Française + Lounge is described as a stunning Parisian inspired venue in a historic setting near a central square, with high ceilings, warm lighting, and a chic yet welcoming atmosphere. The menu balances classic French brasserie dishes with seafood options, and many reviews praise items such as onion soup, escargots, tartare, duck, seafood pasta, and refined desserts like millefeuille and Paris Brest, though some meals are noted for being overpriced or not as flavorful as expected. Service is frequently described as attentive and friendly with knowledgeable staff and strong wine and cocktail lists, while a few visits mention rushed pacing, slow timing, or occasional lapses. The ambiance and setting are repeatedly highlighted as a standout, with praise for the elegant decor, lively yet not overly loud atmosphere, and suitability for celebrations, though a handful of guests found the noise, service inconsistencies, or dining value less satisfying. Overall the experience is viewed as memorable for lovers of French cuisine and architecture, with many recommending a visit for a refined brunch or dinner, while noting variability in value and consistency.
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Stunning setting, wonderful atmosphere, attentive, unintrusive service & well executed classic French brasserie dishes with Québec influence & local ingredients

Feb 11, 2026
on Google

Would you like to overpay for mediocre food wrapped in a French name, paired with average service in a so-called'upscale' brasserie? Then you've found your spot.
The pricing suggests refinement; the execution does not. The food is forgettable, the atmosphere tries very hard, & the service suffers from a system where tips are pooled - which conveniently removes any real incentive for staff to care.
As for management, the tone is openly threatening. I personally heard a manager say:'I'll fire anyone who forgets to punch out.' That kind of leadership creates stress, not quality service. Staff are clearly interchangeable here, & it shows in the atmosphere.

Postscript (upon reading the owners response):
For clarity, my review is based on my experience as a customer. My wife & I dined at your restaurant as guests, & she also returned afterward - following my departure - where she was threatened by a member of your management team. These experiences stand entirely on their own & are unrelated to any employment matters.
It is therefore difficult to reconcile your reference to'transparency' with an attempt to discredit a customer's account by implying ulterior motives, while simultaneously refusing to address the facts raised. Readers can draw their own conclusions.

Feb 11, 2026
on Google
5.0

I want to give a huge shout-out to Chef Marino Tavares & the incredible team at Henri Brasserie Française.
Our meal was nothing short of spectacular - every dish was perfectly executed, full of flavor, & beautifully presented. You can really feel the passion & talent behind Chef Marino's cooking.

A special mention as well to our server David, who was warm, attentive, & genuinely elevated the whole experience. The service was smooth, friendly, & professional without ever being rushed.

From beginning to end, everything was flawless.
If you're looking for a place in Montreal where cuisine, ambiance, & service come together perfectly, Henri is truly one of the best.

Bravo, we'll definitely be back!

Nov 18, 2025
on Google

Very fancy & classy Brasserie Francaise. Wonderful rapid & discreet service. Choices for lunch are wonderful & well done. Able to offer classic French Pub food in a high end environment & it's facing the beautiful Philip Square. Want to treat yourself to some luxury at lunch? This is the place.

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

Très bon restaurant, style brasserie Parisienne. On y mange très bien & ke service est impéccable !

Oct 27, 2025
on Google

Henri Brasserie in Montreal totally impressed me-it's got this beautiful, stylish vibe that still feels cozy & welcoming. I had the beet salad to start, which was super fresh & full of flavor, & then the bavette, which was cooked perfectly & just hit the spot. The whole experience felt special without being stuffy, & the service was friendly & on point. It's the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, enjoy your meal, & take it all in. Can't wait to go back.

Aug 20, 2025
on Google
5.0

La brasserie française Restaurant Henri est un incontournable. C'est un endroit qui a de la classe, un service 5 ⭐ & un menu sublime.

May 28, 2025
on Google

The Henri Brasserie was a great experience. The atmosphere is very warm & I regret not getting a walk through shot. The food was great & the service was good to, other them being really busy & only being able to sit us at the bar ( I suggest making a reservation) overall the experience was good.

May 25, 2025
on Google

Really enjoyed the Gratin d'Homard. Gin martini to warm up.

Melba dessert was just too much cream. Needed more fruit. Not imaginative enough.

Quality brasserie.

Apr 9, 2025
on Google

We had a good experience at this restaurant. If you would like a brilliant brasserie experience, this is the place.

The staff was great & atmosphere was lovely.

The food was pricey, but fair. I was disappointed that the menu has a lot of raw meats. I'd say more than half of the the menu was some raw meat. This made it hard for my pregnant wife. As for the starters, there was only 1 that didn't have raw meat. Very disappointing.

If you are going for dinner on a Friday night. Go before 7pm as after 7:30pm it starts to get busy.

Mar 6, 2025
on Google

Cette brasserie française manquait à mon palmarès.
Une brasserie incontournable à Montréal.
Excellent rapport qualité prix à tous les niveaux. Nourriture, service & ambiance 👍

Feb 26, 2025
on Google

Nous sommes venus au restaurant la brasserie Henri le 24 décembre pour le souper du réveillon de Noël. Nous avons passé un excellent moment. Nous avons pris le menu proposé ce soir là mais un choix à la carte était également possible. La cuisine est raffinée & les saveurs au rendez-vous, vraiment allez y les yeux fermés. Un service attentif & attentionné. Bon moment garanti.

Dec 26, 2024
on Google

Nous avons passé un agréable moment la fin de semaine passée, sur les banquettes confortables du petit salon. Ce fut notre deuxième expérience au Henri & nous reviendrons sans l'ombre d'un doute. D'abord merveilleusement accueillis par une hôtesse solaire, nous nous sommes décidés à s'ouvrir l'appétit avec une planche Henri. Nous nous sommes ensuite dirigés au bar & avons opté pour un caviar, ainsi qu'un plateau Henri, sous les conseils avisés de notre barman/serveur (qui nous avait déjà servi lors de notre première visite!). Nous tenons par ailleurs à saluer ce dernier qui s'est montré très attentif durant notre passage, le rendant fort plaisant une fois de plus. Léger bémol sur le cocktail traditionnel, que nous avions beaucoup apprécié à notre première venue par le petit «spectacle » que ce dernier offrait, que l'on n'a pas retrouvé cette fois ci. Nous aurions apprécié avoir la chance de réitérer l'expérience, qui avait beaucoup plu à mon mari, mais peut être que par souci de temps cela n'est plus proposé. En dessert nous avons opté pour une crème brûlée, tout bonnement délicieuse. Autrement, l'ambiance était agréable, bien qu'un peu bruyant sur la fin. Le reste du personnel était très courtois, le service efficace. Ma seule déception moi qui suis friande de bon pain, est d'avoir trouvé qu'il était devenu payant (9$ tout de même...) je trouve cela incohérent pour une brasserie française qui plus est..! Surtout qu'il est bien indiqué qu'il vient de la boulangerie O petit Paris. Contrairement par exemple au bar Georges qui lui le facture 8$ & le fait maison ! Nous nous sommes fait la même remarque avec nos voisins de table. Merci le restaurant Henri pour cette deuxième belle expérience, à bientôt.

Dec 10, 2024
on Google

If you're looking for this kind of place, this is exactly the kind of place you're looking for. Brasserie, Montreal.

Nov 21, 2024
on Google

Lunch ce midi à la Brasserie Henri....j'avais un bon souvenir des fois précédentes mais très décevant...j'ai demandé un steak saignant, il est servi médium & assez cuit aux extrémités! Frites médiocres. Pour $42, il y'a mieux ailleurs. Comme j'étais invité, je n'ai pas osé commenter de vive voix devant la personne qui m'invitait.

Oct 9, 2024
on Google

Une vraie brasserie française à 6000km de la France. Quel plaisir de venir dîner dans cette institution. Une cuisine au top, un service exceptionnel & des serveurs aux petits soins.

Sep 25, 2024
on Google

Une belle brasserie à la française ! ! ! Plats & desserts excellents! Service impeccable & une belle ambiance ! Je recommande !

Sep 17, 2024
on Google

The place is beautiful. Food it great quality but dinner is definitely more interesting then brunch. Usually service is good but last time we went for brunch we waited forever for coffee & the waiter couldn't pull off the usual standard service quality you'd expect from Brasserie Henri.

Aug 25, 2024
on Google
5.0

I loved Henri Brasserie Française. Chic but not pretentious at all (relax, which is always a great thing). You feel good here, exactly as it should happen at every single restaurant as that is supposed to be the purpose of anything related to the hospitality industry (hosting patrons, pleasing the patrons in return for their money), but not all restaurants manage to do that as successfully as Henri. & the place is beautiful. Service is superb. That Hollandaise Sauce really stood out, by Montreal Hollandaise Sauce restaurant standards, the homemade brioche bread (of the Eggs Benedict) at this brunch at Henri is what dreams are made of.

Jun 17, 2024
on Google
2.0

Pour la planification des 50 ans de ma conjointe, la brasserie Henri revenait sans cesse dans sa bouche. Nous n'avions donc pas d'autre choix que de réserver une table pour 10 en ce beau 2 juillet 2022. Quelle déception. S'il n'était question que de la nourriture somme toute ordinaire, mais le service était en dessous de tout ce qu'il se doit d'une maison de cette catégorie. Serveur qui interromp avec des "pokes" dans le dos (oui oui, des "pokes"), amène les plats en décalage total entre les convives (les uns ayant déjà fini leur plat quand les autres le recevaient à peine), "garoche" les assiettes vers la rangée banquette, peste quand on lui demande plus de sucre pour le café &, cerise sur le gâteau, refuse de corriger les erreurs de facturation (facture de 1000$ pour ma part) parceque, vous comprenez, il n'a pas que ça à faire & qu'il ne va pas les refaire, même si la salle était bien loin d'être pleine lors de notre présence. Bref, faut arrêter de déconner. Mise à jour : suite à a réponse du gérant ci-dessous, j'ai écrit directement à l'adresse e-mail indiquée sans le moindre retour, & ce depuis des mois.

May 14, 2024
on Google