Guest impressions of Le Chien Fumant center on exceptional food and attentive service, with the tasting menu frequently praised for creativity and precise execution and the wine pairings adding an extra layer of enjoyment. The intimate setting and the chance to watch the kitchen in action contribute to a memorable atmosphere, while the restaurant's upfront pricing is appreciated and reservations are advised due to limited seating. While many comments celebrate the consistent quality across courses, a few visits note that portions can feel generous in some courses but modest in others given the price, and that the fixed menu can limit choice. Some diners caution that the experience can be pricey and that service or seating policies may affect value on a given night. Overall Le Chien Fumant is described as a standout spot in Montreal for gastronomy lovers, praised for its passion, creativity, and memorable evenings.
Super service avec des hôtes hors pair. La nourriture est excellente & les portions sont parfaites. De loin un de mes restaurants préférés. Si vous ne connaissez pas, venez en faire l'expérience.
Très déçu de l évolution du restaurant au fil des ans. Menu imposé à l aveugle a 150$/pers,, sans vins ni desserts.. Au moment de choisir le vin, pas moyen de savoir les plats qui étaient prévus. Les derniers plats n ont pas été annoncé. certaines assiettes nous ont agréablement surpris par contre le prix de la soirée ne reflètent en rien l aventure culinaire espérée. Un petit sentiment de s être fait avoir dommage
Très déçu de l évolution du restaurant au fil des ans. Menu imposé à l aveugle a 150$/pers,, sans vins ni desserts.. Au moment de choisir le vin, pas moyen de savoir les plats qui étaient prévus. Les derniers plats n ont pas été annoncé. certaines assiettes nous ont agréablement surpris par contre le prix de la soirée ne reflètent en rien l aventure culinaire espérée. Un petit sentiment de s être fait avoir dommage
Always great food, perfect cocktails & wine pairings, attentive service & great atmosphere. Much more than an excellent neighbourhood restaurant, each return visit is like coming home (ok... well, coming home when you've got a chef's brigade in the kitchen, experienced mixologists & everyone is smiling & taking care of you :)).
Bravo Le Chien Fumant.... comme d'habitude... bien hâte à la prochaine visite!
The perfect dining experience. Service was friendly & attentive. The dishes were inventive & flavorful. You can feel the care & artistry of the chef's team. Highly recommend!
My partner & I got the tasting menu at $100 each. The food was tasty overall although nothing blew us away, & we found the "parisa" tartare & tuna balls in tomato sauce lacklustre. We personally felt that the ingredients, presentation, & creativity fell somewhat short of the cost. The chocolate dessert was the standout dish for us, & the service was very attentive & professional.
Très bien, sauf le dessert: quantité vraiment trop limitée, 2 gâteaux pour 4.
Sinon le monsieur qui est à l'entrée devrait arrêter de boire sa bouteille d'eau au goulot pendant tout le service, d'autant que sa bouteille est placée à coté de celles des clients. Il peut y avoir confusion.....& puis ça ne se fait pas.
A Montreal'Must-See' & a Plateau staple. The food is always interesting & fantastic. The cocktails are simple, but they nail the classics. Staff is extremely professional, but friendly, charming, & attentive. A great spot for a cozy date night, or groups that want a robust tasting menu. Cannot wait to go back!
Below average for those kinds of prices. It's good, nothing's bad, some items look like they're on the menu just to bump prices (gold leaves...), some combinations look like they're here just to try to give a twist, yet nothing stood out. A week later I'm struggling to remember exactly what I had. Even on the menu some price gaps don't make sense. Why is a plain duck magret with potatoes 25$ more than a hanger steak? Apparently waiters are told to open new bottles without telling you when you run out. The target audience is people that want to impress by spending way too much on food popularly classified as luxury, but can't cook themselves. If money is no object to you, it's decent, though it wouldn't be my first choice.
Everything was fantastic & we cant' wait to visit again. We live in NYC & this was one of the most refreshing & delicious meals we've had in a long time!
Amazing food & service! Every bite was bursting with flavor & the ingredients were thoughtfully combined. Fine dining food in a casual/bar type setting.
