Le Boucan earns broad praise for amazing food, friendly service and generous portions in a cute, vintage smokehouse setting with a pleasant terrace that is dog friendly. Reviews highlight standout items such as chicken wings, brisket, ribs, pulled pork and poutine, with several diners calling the wings among the best they have had and others loving the tender meat and homemade fries, while a few dishes are described as dry or not as flavorful as hoped. The atmosphere is consistently described as welcoming with quick, attentive service and a casual vibe, though a couple of visits note warmer interiors or slower service. Reservations are often advised because the space is small, but overall the experience combines solid BBQ, good value and a lively, satisfying drinks and dessert lineup. In short, Le Boucan is seen as a reliable spot for comforting smoked meat with big flavors and a friendly team, appealing for casual meals, gatherings and outdoor dining.
Came to the restaurant with my family. Had an amazing dinner. Great service very nice atmosphere small quaint little restaurant. Food was amazing. I had the five napkin burger, which was delicious . My wife had the chicken & ribs. The meat was falling off the bone. My daughter had a brisket sandwich & it was very tender & the drinks at the bar were perfect, overall highly recommend.
Some of the best Chicken wings I've had in Montreal. The dry rub is absolutely amazing!
The ribs & brisket were both sort of dry & cold. Really Not the best.
Service was amazing, quick & super friendly.
Jan 19, 2026
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Amazing BBQ. The chicken & rib combo the 100% the way to go. The cocktails were perfectly made, the dessert (bacon brownie!) was delicious, & the service was top notch.
We ordered their baby back ribs full rack, half smoked chicken, beed brisket & buttermilk pie. Everything was absolutely delicious.
The meat was perfectly cooked & incredibly juicy.
fFnd parking can be a bit tricky.
After spending a whole month all over Canada, this is hands down the best smokehouse we ate at. We had a platter with pork ribs, pulled port, smoked chicken, & a dish of salmon. Everything was just perfect. Big portions. Highly recommended.
Smelled disappointment from the second we walked in, or more accurately didn't smell any of the titular boucane. Served tepid water & told no room on terrace in spite of our birthday reservation. Waited 45 minutes for our drinks, mine had particles floating in it from what I hope was just a dirty glass for my 14$ single shot of bourbon. Waited another hour for the food, so had plenty of time to appreciate the poorly lit & dirty bathrooms. Eventually were given a seat on the terrace & made to stand there while they cleaned it. Brisket burnt ends as others have said are not burnt or ends or glazed, dry & taste boiled. Chicken dry, underseasoned, & definitely not or poorly smoked (where even is the smoker in that miniscule kitchen), ribs were fine but laughably small, sides underseasoned, BBQ sauce watery & sugary, didn't bother with dessert. Staff were disorganized & management seemed to sit around drinking. All in all a disappointing excuse for a so called smokehouse which it clearly is not, just a mediocre, cramped BBQ joint. Nowhere near worth the money & definitely not worth the ridiculous wait. After working in the industry for many years I know a poorly run place when I see it. Do yourself a favor & hard pass.
Jul 19, 2024
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Not a fancy place at all, but Food is just plain DELICIOUS! We ordered Ribs, Chicken Wings & Shrimps, all satisfied our taste buds totally! I will definitely come back next time I am in Montreal, & TOTALLY RECOMMEND!
Got the butchers platter - ribs were great, chicken was dry, pulled pork was good, sides were okay. It fills a BBQ craving but it's not the best I've had.
I liked : -the Mac n cheese -the poutine -the ribs & the sauce that came with it -the shrimps I didn't like: -the chicken wings (the rub had a strong taste of cinnamon & an overpowering sweetness)
Feb 19, 2024
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Great comfort food. The small backyard terrasse is very intimate & inviting with a nice mix of shade & sunlight. The staff is friendly & the food is delicious. The menu needs to be updated as some items have been discontinued, but we were kindly informed of this & offered alternatives, which I thought was nice of our waitress. The chicken sandwich with white BBQ sauce was tasty & the chicken wings & BBQ mustard sauce were finger-licking good (literally!) The alcohol is a bit on the pricy side for the size, but I will certainly be going back for some ribs! They score extra points with me for the neat, original website.
Le Boucan BBQ Chicken Breast was amazing! Possibly the best piece of chicken you'll have anywhere in town, & definitely one of the best dishes we've had in 2012!
