L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel
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L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel
Refined New French cuisine in a chic & restored historic inn with think stone walls.
Opens Tomorrow at 5 pm
| Monday | Closed Today |
| Tuesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Info & Location
About us
Auberge Saint-Gabriel, North America's first inn and the country's first legal drinking establishment, was once home to the print shop that published the newspaper Le Patriote, and was even a fur-trading post before it became a highlight of Quebec's fine dining scene and a one of Montréal's hottest night spots. For 300 years, the Auberge has been a maker of memorable evenings, from cocktails on the patio and drinks at its intimate bars to meals in the opulent dining room and private events in its stunning halls.
Acquired in 1987 by the Bolay family, Auberge Saint-Gabriel has earned a sterling reputation. Its new owners, Marc Bolay, Garou and Guy Laliberté, turned it into a masterpiece, transforming this reminder of the past into a decidedly modern venue with playful nods to history. The Auberge was redesigned by Bruno Braën (Rufus Rockhead, Club Chasse et Pêche, Big in Japan), who had fun with the iconography associated with Quebec's history, honouring its heritage while remaining lighthearted. Brilliant!
Born in Sweden, Ola Claesson starts his culinary career at a very young age. Born into a family of chef, his first love is cuisine, which he discovers through the exploration of flavors and rich traditions.
Ola leaves Sweden in 2005. After traveling the world to discover new flavors, he settles in Paris and works at world-renowned, Michelin-starred restaurants like Meurice and Le Pré Catelan. It is only during his time working at Spring Paris that he discovers his true passion for market cuisine and local products – a culinary philosophy that would stay with him forever and inspires him to this day.
Chef Claesson, after a few years in London, at the head of a private gastronomic restaurant, leaves Europe for the beautiful city of Montreal.
Not ready to go home just yet? Head down to Velvet, a parallel universe in Auberge Saint-Gabriel's basement. Talk a walk down the long, candlelit stone hallway and step into the thick smoke surrounding the dance floor of Montréal's sultriest night club. Explore the wild cocktail list and discover top-notch DJs. At Velvet, there are no rules—it comes as a shock when it's time to leave at 3am.
Acquired in 1987 by the Bolay family, Auberge Saint-Gabriel has earned a sterling reputation. Its new owners, Marc Bolay, Garou and Guy Laliberté, turned it into a masterpiece, transforming this reminder of the past into a decidedly modern venue with playful nods to history. The Auberge was redesigned by Bruno Braën (Rufus Rockhead, Club Chasse et Pêche, Big in Japan), who had fun with the iconography associated with Quebec's history, honouring its heritage while remaining lighthearted. Brilliant!
Born in Sweden, Ola Claesson starts his culinary career at a very young age. Born into a family of chef, his first love is cuisine, which he discovers through the exploration of flavors and rich traditions.
Ola leaves Sweden in 2005. After traveling the world to discover new flavors, he settles in Paris and works at world-renowned, Michelin-starred restaurants like Meurice and Le Pré Catelan. It is only during his time working at Spring Paris that he discovers his true passion for market cuisine and local products – a culinary philosophy that would stay with him forever and inspires him to this day.
Chef Claesson, after a few years in London, at the head of a private gastronomic restaurant, leaves Europe for the beautiful city of Montreal.
Not ready to go home just yet? Head down to Velvet, a parallel universe in Auberge Saint-Gabriel's basement. Talk a walk down the long, candlelit stone hallway and step into the thick smoke surrounding the dance floor of Montréal's sultriest night club. Explore the wild cocktail list and discover top-notch DJs. At Velvet, there are no rules—it comes as a shock when it's time to leave at 3am.
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 400 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, ATM machineCateringCozy AtmosphereFamily / Kid-friendlyFine Dining / UpscaleGood For GroupsGreat selection of winesLoungeOyster Bar / Raw BarParking AvailablePrivate RoomReception Services / Private EventsResto-Bar
More details
Marriott's parking linked to the restaurant. Paying Parking: Underground parking linked to the restaurant. Entrance on St-Jean-Baptiste St.
4 private rooms (110 + 150 + 60 + 80 seats) + 1 semi private room (20 seats).
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Camille
Cuisine raffinée au coeur du Vieux Montréal. Ambiance musicale très agréable, la terrasse est intimiste & rappelle les vacances !View more
Axelle
Ambiance sympa mais les prix ne sont absolument pas en adéquation avec le contenu de l'assiette & du service... très cher & très peu copieux. Le service laisse également à désirer.. on ne nous a pas demandé la cuisson de la viande ni même notre choix pour la sauce, mon assiette chaude a été posée au milieux de la table & j'ai du la prendre moi même pour l'approcher au risque de me brûler ... vraiment très déçue, je ne le recommande pas du toutView more
CJ
Nice place, good food & cocktails. Beautiful inside & very comfortable outside. I would go back again.View more
Craig
Set in a historic building they have terrific food. Also a great night life vibe!!!💋View more
Heather
Great service & great food. Highly recommend, especially for a larger group!View more
Danny
Un endroit qui nous reçoit comme on veut l'être .Des professionnels & une cuisine incroyablement bonne que dire des huîtres & de la fondue une équipe formidable on veut y revenir.MerciView more
Hesam
I've had their fondue a few times, & I have to say, it's super delicious. The staff is so professional & lovely, & I also like the atmosphere. Highly recommended!View more
Marie-Andrée
Beau décor, belle ambiance. La fondue au fromage est excellente. Malheureusement, notre serveur a oublié 2 items que nous avons commander, nous avons dû nous servir notre vin toute la soirée, la plupart des plats & accompagnements manque cruellement d'assaisonnement, très fade. Vraiment trop dispendieux pour le résultat.View more
Bryan
We wanted to see a very old restaurant, & were very pleased we did. The atmosphere was excellent, & the food & service matched it. Parking is terrible but they had on-site valet making it painless. Very good all around.View more
Shihab
Ordinary food, expensive for nothing, went out from there to eat somewhere else.View more
Alex
Très belle expérience. Je recommande cet endroit à 100%View more
Kristi
We had our wedding at Auberge Saint-Gabriel in January. Working with Valerie was a dream for our wedding! Our day was perfectly executed from the ceremony to dinner to dancing. The food was delicious & cooked to perfection! Our guests are still raving about the quality of the food & the ambiance of the space.View more
Hossein
Amazing atmosphere, however, food was really basic & small quantity for the price. We ordered oysters with crab, the oysters were the smallest oysters we ever had & the crab did not come with a tail. They gave us some crab legs & another part of the crab which almost had no meat. We only one drink & paid almost $400 & walked out hungry. Lastly, the waitress forgot to bring our vegetable plate with our cheese fondue. They also need to train their waitress a little bit of class, first, she picked up my fork from where I put my mouth, & retuned it on my table without exchanging it, second she picked up my tea cup to make space from where I put my lips on the cup, third she was behind my back looking at the amount of tips of was entering when I was paying for the bill. I'd give the place & the atmosphere a five star but the food, drinks & the service 2.2 stars....View more
Jeremie
The place is magical , loved everything in it , except the food lol. Chicken was so dry & tiny that I couldn't find something to eat in it. The server was nuce & courteous, friendly staff.. Loved the experience but I would pay the this amount again when there is other option with better food quality.View more
Olga
Lovely restaurant, lovely atmosphere, staff was great. Food was amazing delicate & perfectly made. We wished to see more on our plate as it was trully delicious. Recommended!View more
Lily
We had a wonderful experience here. We stopped in when our reservation down the street was canceled. We were a little frazzled as we are traveling with our 6mo son, & finding restaurants where we can comfortably dine with him & keep him out of the way can be difficult. They were so welcoming & immediately accommodated us. There were no 2 tops available so they sat us at the 10 person banquet table. We had a good laugh & were able to keep our stroller out of the way & have plenty of room to feed him & get him to sleep. There were several other families there which was a welcome sight. The food was unique & delicious. The servers were all friendly & warm. Plus the venue itself is so cool! Makes you feel like you're in Game of Thrones.View more
Steve
Unique setting, amazing fondue & attentive, friendly service. What's not to like?View more