Founded in 1889 by Joseph Bourdeau & Daniel Hatton, The Boating Club of Ste-Rose was the most renowned nautical club in the region. Located next to the Plessis-Bélair Bridge, near the Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, the club was mostly composed of English-speaking Montreal vacationers. The club organized regattas and social evenings as well as balls in the "Club House". 125 years later, with the initiative of a Bourdeau (as in 1889) and his group of friends, The Boating Club comes back to life! In this great project we find, among others, the group of co-owners of the Philemon Bar in Old Montreal. Zébulon Perron, the designer behind enormous success such as, Grinder, La Buvette à Simone, Furco. Francis Lorrain from Boucherie Lorrain in Rosemère and Gary Sousa our captain.
Reviews describe a strong overall experience at Le Boating Club, with high quality food and attentive service, a vibrant atmosphere, and a creative seasonal menu. The staff are repeatedly praised for friendly, professional service that shines for both intimate dinners and group celebrations, with private spaces and karaoke options adding to the appeal. The terrace and bar contribute to a lively vibe and stylish decor, though on busy nights the space can be noisy and the music loud. Sunday oyster nights draw crowds and the braised beef and seafood dishes are frequently highlighted as standouts, while some note that prices can be high and parking is best with valet. A few reviews mention slower service during peak times or occasional miscommunications about allergies or menu substitutions, but overall the sentiment is very positive and many say they plan to return.
Excellent service, la nourriture était très bonne. Nous avions la salle privé pour un anniversaire, quelques problèmes techniques avec la télé & le karaoké ce qui a nuit un peu à la fluidité de notre soirée, mais le personnel s'est assuré de tout faire fonctionner. Je ne doute pas que c'était un problème isolé qui n'arrive pas souvent. Je recommande fortement.
May 3, 2026
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The bouncer is rude & my group didn't get a good customer service overall. We had to wait 30 minutes because the bouncer said it was full inside, yet he let almost 15 people in who were behind us. They are trying to act exclusive, but it's just inconsistent. I would rate it a zero if it was possible.
I'm very disappointed with my experience. I had to cancel a reservation on April 17th due to a recent loss in my family. As soon as I received their voicemail reminder, I called back immediately to cancel & sincerely apologize for the late notice.
The way this situation was handled was extremely unprofessional. The person I spoke to was dismissive, had a rude attitude, & ended the call while I was still speaking. Given the circumstances, this lack of basic empathy & respect was honestly shocking.
Update following the management team's response:
I would like to clarify a few points, as their reply does not fully reflect my experience. I did not receive multiple calls or emails they referenced, which contributed to the misunderstanding. At the time of booking, I was also told that my reservation would only be confirmed after completing a form sent by email, which further explains how this situation may have occurred.
I also followed up by email to address the issue &, to date, have not received any response (yet I recieved a reply to my review), which adds to the frustration.
Regarding our phone interaction, I contacted them promptly after receiving the voicemail to cancel & apologize. However, the tone of the call was dismissive, & it was ended abruptly while I was still speaking. Regardless of the circumstances, I believe respectful & professional communication should always be maintained.
I would also note that my original communication was in English, so receiving a response in French was unexpected & disappointing.
I have visited Le Boating Club in the past & had positive experiences, which makes this situation particularly unfortunate. While I understand & respect cancellation policies, there is no excuse for poor customer service & lack of professionalism.
For these reasons, I would not recommend this place.
Apr 23, 2026
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Le service était excellent & impeccable. L'endroit est vraiment très bien décoré & j'ai adoré l'ambiance.
C'est génial qu'ils offrent des huîtres à 1 $ le dimanche, c'est d'ailleurs ce qui nous a fait choisir cet endroit. Les cocktails sont également excellents.
Le stationnement mérite d'être mentionné: j'ai réussi à trouver une place dans leur parking, mais mes amis ont dû se stationner ailleurs, ce qui peut être un peu contraignant.
Par contre, la nourriture manquait de saveur. La majorité des plats étaient plutôt fades, ce qui est dommage compte tenu du reste de l'expérience. Cela dit, les plats étaient très beaux à voir & bien présentés.
L'accueil a été très chaleureux & professionnel, ce qui est apprécié dès l'arrivée. Toutefois, le stationnement nous a semblé moins pratique, avec le service de valet obligatoire ou l'obligation de se garer plus loin, ce qui enlève un peu au confort de l'expérience.
La nourriture était correcte, sans toutefois se démarquer, & le service, bien que convenable, est resté assez ordinaire.
L'ambiance est dynamique, avec une musique plutôt forte, ce qui rendait les échanges difficiles - nous devions parler très fort pour nous entendre. Cela dit, l'endroit semble bien convenir à une clientèle plus jeune à la recherche d'une atmosphère animée.
Étant dans la soixantaine, nous reconnaissons que nous ne sommes probablement pas la clientèle cible.
Apr 18, 2026
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Great food, service was excellent a tad slow because it was a busy Saturday. The music was good, a bit of everything . Wine was excellent . Too bad it closed at 2am. It was a bit hard to find parking but valet is a great option :)
Mar 29, 2026
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Un immense merci à Marco, le gérant du boating, pour son excellent service ! Dès notre arrivée, il a été super accueillant, professionnel & vraiment attentif à nos besoins. Il a pris le temps de bien tout expliquer & de s'assurer qu'on passe une expérience parfaite.
On sent qu'il aime ce qu'il fait & ça fait toute la différence. Grâce à lui, sécuritaire & surtout vraiment agréable.
Je recommande sans hésiter - service 5 étoiles du début à la fin ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
Service de qualité , rien à dire.
Les huîtres étaient délicieuses nous avons 3 rounds de 24, oopsie. Nous avons aussi mangé la bouratta ainsi que le boeuf braisé, un pure délice, je recommende le boeuf & les huîtres les yeux fermés. (Le dimanche elles sont à 1$) puis les cocktails, 10/10.
