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.
Overall, patrons consistently praise Le Boating Club for excellent food and attentive service in a warm, lively setting that works for dates, celebrations, and casual evenings with friends. Dishes are frequently described as creative and generously portioned, with favorites including oysters, braised beef, gnocchi, seafood pastas, and standout desserts, while cocktails and wine are noted as well balanced. The ambiance combines chic and cozy with an open kitchen and flexible spaces, including a private room for events and a heated terrace that suits a festive mood. Some recurring caveats include noise and bustle on Fridays and Saturdays due to DJs and crowds, occasional delays during peak times, and occasional miscommunications about menus or dietary needs. Parking is mainly valet or street nearby. The staff are repeatedly credited with warmth, friendliness, and professionalism, helping create memorable experiences and often going the extra mile for celebrations. Taken together, Le Boating Club is viewed as a standout option in the area for quality food, strong service, and a vibrant atmosphere, with the caveat that it can be loud and busy at peak times.
I ordered the herbed chicken, if I would known that it was half a chicken I would have never order it. The music became sooooo loud we couldn't even talk anymore, that's when we left. Valet service for what, ended up getting my car by myself.
Nous étions assis à une table ronde de 5-6 personnes mais nous étions seulement 3, ce n'était pas l'idéal. Nous étions également dans la trappe dair climatisé donc très froid. Niveau nourriture c'était vraiment excellent comme toujours. Excellent service également.
Je trouve que vos machines de paiements qui ne nous offrent que les options de pourboires de 18% & plus sont un peu excessives. Le client n'a alors aucun autre choix que de choisir ceci & en plus, le pourboire est calculé sur le montant PLUS taxes. C'est excessif selon moi. J'ai donné 33$ de pourboire à deux jeunes filles (serveuses) qui ne se sont pas occupé de nous outre mesure. Je trouve cela exagéré. J'aime votre restaurant & c'est la 2e fois que j'y retourne, toujours avec des grosses factures (320$ la première fois & 176$ cette fois) mais cette affaire de pourboire me rend inconfortable.
Oct 13, 2023
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