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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★
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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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Cuisine pour le brunch excellente & le personnel compétent & agréable

Jan 12, 2026
on Google

Such a beautiful place to grab brunch, with a delicious menu, including seafood cold bar, & buzzy atmosphere without being too loud to catch up with friends.

Jan 1, 2026
on Google
5.0

Gabriel, Christiana, & Mika were magnificently accommodating, kind, & professional! We will book our next stay at the hotel & dinner & brunch ❤?🇨🇦🙏

Jul 4, 2025
on Google

Great for spot for brunch to celebrate a special occasion.

Apr 24, 2025
on Google

Worst brunch in town. Over priced. I ordered the lobster egg Benedict ~ it was very small & taste less, no sides of potatoes, nothing. We ordered some breakfast potatoes extra, the potatoes were not cooked well... my friend ordered some pancakes. It looks like the McDonald's happy meal with some canned fruits that makes no sense. Very big disappointment. I am a foodie. I know the best brunch place in downtown Montreal & I definitely do not recommend this place for brunch. The only good thing about this place is that it looks amazing but the service is just OK as well. They're not so attentive about you.

Nov 10, 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

Very overpriced. The menu before covid area was nice. I went back recently for Sunday brunch. Now it is overpriced & the size of the meal has shrunk so much! I was still hungry after the brunch. Not worth it anymore. Service is great & atmosphere is nice but the food does meet the basic needs. Very sorry but I will not go back. 100$ for 2 for egg Benedict & tea including taxes & service fees!! Just too much for me.

Jul 30, 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

I went with my boyfriend for brunch. He had the burger, & I had the spécial du jour, which was a club sandwich. Food was delicious & of noticeably great quality. The restaurant itself is gorgeous. The staff was professional, helpful & courteous. The only negative point I would give, is that the bathrooms are not very accessible to people with reduced mobility, as I was in crutches. There's an elevator, but after the elevator, I had to go down 3 steps (there is no ramp), & the door to the bathroom is quite heavy. My boyfriend went to get the car, as we had been told that the bathroom was accessible for me. Overall, the restaurant does need to improve its accessibility, but I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who enjoys a great time in a great place, as I loved my time there!

Jun 2, 2024
on Google

Went for brunch. The food was mediocre. Poached eggs had no seasoning & none were made available to us. Fries were cold by the time served. Burger was dry. Bacon was overly sweet. Burnt caramel with the "crepes" which truly are pancakes was actually burnt. Beef tartare was served only with fries no bread... Overprice for the quality of the food that is FOR SURE! Would never go back.

May 5, 2024
on Google

The Henri Brasserie Française is usually always a sure thing for brunch. Everytime we come we always have a great time & experience & Mimosas are yummy. With those reasons we came for the Easter brunch. They had a special Easter menu & we ordered one of everything creating our own tasting menu, plus the seafood tower & an additional dessert. The seafood tower was a great way to start our meal. Including lobster, shrimp cocktail, & oysters that were fresh & perfectly clean & shucked. Easter menu: The rabbit croquettes were fresh & crispy but left a bit to be desired in the taste profile. It was more of a crispy mini arancini with I'm assuming bits of rabbit. Couldn't really make any meat out to be honest I could only make out the rice. The rabbit must have been busy delivering Easter eggs because he was MIA in our croquettes. Also a very small dish, we got 3 croquettes total, & 2 of them were the size of a large marble, the third was even smaller. The dish was mostly shaved cucumber. The chicken & waffles were delicious. Chicken strips were fresh hot & crispy, waffles had a crispy exterior & soft & fluffy when you cut into them, & the poached eggs were perfectly cooked. All drizzled with maple syrup. The lamb shank was fall off the bone tender & rich, the mashed peas were very pulpy in texture & a very dense. It would have been nicer if the peas were blended with fluffy mashed potatoes. The bitter chocolate tarte dessert was refreshing with the citrus gel & wine foam. La goutte chocolatée was just the right amount of chocolate with the chocolate biscuit & chocolate cream mousse. A nice balance of textures with creamy & crispy with almonds crisps & cocoa nibs. The restaurant is beautiful with all the architectural details from the molded ceilings down to the stained glass. The service was good! Our server Dom was great & friendly, only opportunity was having to ask for a refill to our water glasses. To conclude we had a nice time as usual, but there were a few things that could've been better. Still recommend for brunch though, & valet is a plus who like hunting for a parking spot.

Apr 2, 2024
on Google
5.0

Well situated in downtown Montreal in the Birks Hotel our group of 6 enjoyed a delicious Sunday Brunch with outstanding service. The restaurant is beautiful, the seating was comfortable, we took our time to enjoy the food as well as the company & were never rushed. The eggs Benedict with smoked salmon were beautifully plated as was the cheese plate. I will be returning

Nov 23, 2023
on Google