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.
Great food & excellent service with a nice ambiance worthy of a first date or a special occasion. Highly recommended. Make sure you come on sundays for their 1$ oyster night
TOUJOURS très agréable d'aller souper au Boating & d'y passer la soirée entre amis! Le staff est vraiment super cordial & de bonne humeur! Bouffe excellente & ambiance chaleureuse : Bref c'est tout ce dont nous avions besoin! Merci infiniment !🏆
Une fois de plus, nous avons été très bien accueilli, servi, & nous avons mangé de façon incroyable! Nous ne sommes jamais déçu, & la soirée qui vient de passer a été une réussite aussi, grâce aux attentions d'Antoine, Justin & Derick. Nous recommandons fortement ce restaurant!
Feb 5, 2026
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Beautiful place to host small events or for a date night. The staff is absolutely amazing & the food is out of this world. You NEED to try their braised beef, it's the best I've ever had.
We rented the Salon Privé & it was really nice to have our own spot for a familial birthday party where kids were welcomed. Though they dont have a kids menu, we were able to find something to their liking. Plus there's karaoke!!
Nous avons célébré l'anniversaire d'une amie. Nous avions le menu de groupe à 65$. C'était tout simplement délicieux, nous avons manqué de rien & le service était impeccable!
Tout était wow! Repas avec de très bonne portion. Menu du 31 décembre préétabli avec choix de changement pour les contraintes alimentaires. Service impeccable! Soirée magnifique. Très bruyant à partir se 20h00. Parfait entre 17h00 & 20h00 pour la jasette & s'entendre.
