Le Boucan focuses on traditional smokehouse techniques to deliver bold flavors through slow-cooked meats and hickory-smoked delicacies. The menu features tender pulled pork, beef brisket, and succulent ribs prepared with house-made rubs and signature sauces. Guests experience a focused culinary approach where the smoke provides the primary seasoning for every main plate. Beyond standard barbecue offerings, the kitchen constructs stacked burgers utilizing high-quality beef patties and artisan buns to ensure a robust profile. Accompaniments such as crispy fried pickles and classic slaw provide a textured contrast to the rich, savory proteins. The atmosphere emphasizes a straightforward dedication to the craft of authentic smoking, prioritizing the integrity of the cooking process over unnecessary stylistic embellishments to maintain a focused standard of quality throughout the menu.
Le Boucan is widely recognized as a charming and intimate destination for barbecue enthusiasts, offering a menu filled with standout dishes like pulled pork, smoked brisket, and highly praised chicken wings. Guests frequently highlight the generous portions, affordable pricing, and the welcoming, attentive service provided by the staff. While the small, cozy interior creates a pleasant atmosphere, the hidden backyard terrace is often cited as a major highlight during the warmer months. Although occasional inconsistencies regarding food temperature or service speed have been noted, the overwhelming majority of visitors describe their experience as delicious and memorable, making the restaurant a frequently recommended staple for casual dining.
I love BBQ. This place has great BBQ. It's a definit must try.
With a wide range of items it was difficult to pick just one
main dish. So, I picked one & my husband picked something else. I chose the brisket sandwich with a side of french fries & coleslaw. The brisket was tender & juicy. The bun, seems like it was a brioche bun, had tons of brisket with a thin layer of pickles. The french fries were homemade & seasoned to perfection with a little bit of a spice. The coleslaw however crunchy, have absolutely no taste. Some salt, pepper, & even some vinegar or mayonnaise would have been very helpful. Next time we eat there I will not order coleslaw. My husband had the pulled pork sandwich. Again the brioche fun was loaded with pulled pork & a light barbecue sauce. He selected as his two sides, potato salad & brussel sprouts. Everything that he had was absolutely delicious. I have to try his stuff too.
Service was amazing. The staff was so friendly & helpful. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was inside the restaurant was a little too warm for my liking, so we sat outside in the back under the trees.
Would I go back? Absolutely I can't wait.
Trying to discover new BBQ places around Montreal, found this one through Google search. Small restaurant but big flavours! Pulled pork sandwich was good. Potato salad was the best I ever had in a restaurant thus far. Wings were tasty on their own. I recommend reservations because it is a small place. I only gave 4 stars because the fries were ordinary. Other than that, a surprisingly tasty restaurant despite the decor & size! Will definitely go back!
Stopped in for lunch a few days ago & had a great experience.
We ordered the pulled pork poutine & brisket sandwich with cheese corn & potato salad. Poutine & & potato salad deserve a highlight because they were our favorites. Drink menu had great options & we loved our cocktails.
Overall, food, drinks & service were fantastic. Would come here again!
Apr 20, 2025
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Small cozy restaurant, server was very friendly. We had the 4 rib plate each which was a generous portion of fall off the bone, perfectly smoked ribs with a wonderful sauce. Sides potato salad, Brussels sprouts & coleslaw. Sides were hand prepared & extremely good.
Delicious burger (5 Napkins), not overcooked, very tender, with melty high-quality cheddar. I liked the choice of sides (got double green salad which was a good portion). They were very accommodating about replacing the bun with lettuce, & even made me a sugar-free mojito, which I enjoyed in their cozy backyard terrace. Overall a good experience & excellent value.
Food was amazing I had a pulled pork sandwich which was hearty & delish. The chefs nailed it 👌🏻 the service was great. For 3 people we payed 100$ with a dessert to share. Definitely worth the money. If I had to recommend something it would be to get the potato salad side. 🤤
Excellent petit resto qui sert une nourriture style pub dans une ambiance chaleureuse & conviviale. J'ai pris la salade de crevette cajun avec un drink & un dessert ça été excellent & mon conjoint a pris le poulet avec frite & salade il a bien aimé aussi ! C'était notre 2e expérience & nous avons été aussi content que la 1ere fois.
Très joli petit restaurant en terme de décoration. Service rapide au début mais après nous avons attendu vraiment longtemps pour nos plats... Burgers très bons, dommage que la sauce soit en extra pour les frites. Salade de choux pas assez assaisonnée, un peu décevante. Prix raisonnable. Serveuse très sympathique!
Deliocious BBQ ribs, excellent potato salad & other side dishes. While my dinner guest & I enjoyed our meal in a very comfortable nook at the bar we also had the pleasure of listening to some great rock & alternative music from the 80's & 90's. Would recommend Le Boucan for a quiet date night or family dinner or group of friends out for an extremely well priced & delicious dinner.
