Le Chien Fumant constitue une destination culinaire spécialisée dans les plats axés sur le marché et les tartares préparés avec expertise. Le menu privilégie des ingrédients frais et saisonniers provenant directement de fournisseurs locaux afin de garantir une qualité optimale pour chaque assiette. La clientèle découvre une atmosphère sophistiquée où les techniques françaises traditionnelles rencontrent des méthodes de préparation contemporaines. Chaque sélection met en valeur les saveurs naturelles des protéines et des produits de haute qualité grâce à une exécution rigoureuse. L'établissement maintient un engagement constant envers la précision culinaire sans recourir à des éléments superflus ou à des garnitures complexes. Cette approche produit une expérience directe et marquante pour ceux qui recherchent des préparations authentiques axées sur l'intégrité des produits. L'attention demeure fixée sur l'équilibre des textures et l'interaction subtile des saveurs.
Le Chien Fumant est largement reconnu comme une destination culinaire incontournable à Montréal, appréciée pour son atmosphère intime, ses plats d'inspiration française créatifs et parfaitement exécutés, ainsi qu'un menu dégustation qui enchante régulièrement les convives. L'expérience de pouvoir observer l'équipe en cuisine depuis le bar est souvent soulignée comme un aspect captivant et mémorable de la visite, le tout soutenu par un service attentionné et professionnel. Toutefois, des avis divergents subsistent concernant la constance des portions, le rapport qualité-prix du menu dégustation et le niveau sonore dans cet espace restreint. Si certains clients décrivent les portions comme généreuses et le prix justifié par la qualité, d'autres ont exprimé une déception liée à la cadence du service, aux politiques de menu parfois restrictives pour les groupes, et au coût global par rapport aux quantités servies.
Went for a special family meal. The chef's tasting menu was an absolute revelation. Lots of expected flavors, unique combinations & playful food. Everything from simple veggies to elaborate lamb birria was spot on. Fantastic steak. Fresh fish. Syrian flavors. Chervil. Be prepared for an adventure! Service was friendly & attentive. We did the price point at $100/pp & it was loads of fantastic food.
I understand that some things are out of your control, but this response feels like an attempt to deflect the blame. We only responded positively when asked if everything was okay because we weren't told about the reservation time constraints until it was already too late to fix the pacing. Expecting a $400 tasting menu to be rushed like that, without any communication, is a major issue.
?Also, it feels like my feedback at the end of the meal was completely ignored. When we explicitly told the server we were disappointed with the service & the situation, their only reply was,'Are you still hungry?' If all we wanted was to be full, a bowl of pasta would have done the job. It's frustrating that this part of the conversation wasn't taken into consideration...
INITIAL REVIEW
This was my third time dining at Le Chien Fumant, & unfortunately, it was a major disappointment. My first two visits were amazing, which is why I was so excited to bring my partner this time. We decided to go all out & order the $200 per person tasting menu, but the experience just didn't live up to the price tag.
The issues started right after the amuse-bouche. The restaurant was trying to accommodate a large group of 12 that was running late for another event, & it felt like the staff completely shifted their focus to them. Because of that, we were left sitting there waiting 35+ minutes just for our first official course to arrive.
The pacing picked up a bit after that, but toward the end of the meal, I asked our server how many courses were left. They explicitly told us we had'at least two courses left.' However, when that exact same server brought out the very next dish, they completely changed their story, telling us our 2-hour reservation window was actually up, there were no more courses, & they had made a mistake earlier. It really felt like the 35-minute delay caused by the other group messed up our timeline & they just cut our experience short to get the table back.
Frankly, we left feeling like we didn't get what we paid for. We even looked at the à la carte menu afterward to see if the value added up, & even if we were generous with the portion sizes, our rough calculations still fell short by about $80.
I get that handling large groups is tough, but customers paying $200 a head shouldn't be the ones paying the price for it. We would have had a much better, more relaxed experience just ordering smaller dishes for a fraction of the cost.
What did we eat? Whatever the chef decided. I love taking the tasting menu, having no expectations, & enjoy the food so much. The restaurant is very small, so be sure to reserve. We wanted a table but ended up at the bar- which ended up being a good experience as we were able to see all the action in the kitchen.
29 nov. 2025
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If you like great food with a neighborhood restaurant atmosphere then you'll love this place. Not noisy, not a scene, just a chef & his crew cooking very tasty French inspired food. We were on vacation so we went for the $150 tasting menu. We didn't know exactly how many dishes or how much food we would get but it was at least 6 courses. Nothing was in writing so we just went with our chef/host suggestions. Everything was good but I was so full at the end I couldn't really appreciate the last course. The wines by the glass were excellent too. I would definitely come back here. We sat at the bar & watched them prepare the food. Fun!!
We dined here over the weekend & had such high hopes for this place but unfortunately left here with a very bad taste in my mouth & will not be recommending this to anybody.
I had booked a table for two 1-month in advance & yet the waiter directed us to the bar trying to convince us that this was the best'VIP' seats in this very small restaurant. When we insisted to the waiter that we wanted to sit at a table instead of this VIP area where we are just staring at cups/plates, they refused to move us to a table unless we were willing to spend $150 PER PERSON for their chefs tasting menu. Absolutely ridiculous. We heard great things about this chef's menu so we decided to move forward with it so we can sit at a table, but this had already left me feeling very unwelcomed as a customer when we had a small request to sit at a table (which I very clearly booked) & it ended up costing us a bill with a minimum spend of $300.
The food was good, but was absolutely not $400 good (including tip & a couple of drinks). The first small appetizers on little crackers were great & we enjoyed the small crackers with fish roe. We also enjoyed the fresh crab & fish tartare but it wasn't mind-blowing by any means. The main dish was a crab gnocchi which was decent but again, the flavours were not mind-blowing & nothing to rave about. I've definitely had better pasta that did not cost an arm & a leg. The portions were small & we still left the dinner hungry.
Overall, I felt like this restaurant was trying to upsell us at ANY opportunity without even giving us a welcoming, enjoyable, & positive dining experience. They encouraged us to get a bottle of wine multiple times which we declined (given that we were already prepared to spend that $300 plus cocktails).
We left very very disappointed in this restaurant & the whole dining experience. The food was a 3/5 AT BEST & was extremely over-priced. Additionally, the cancellation policy is ridiculous. They will absolutely charge you the hold fee no matter what even if plans change & you can't attend so be absolutely 100% sure you can go on the day of reservation.
I do not recommend this restaurant & will not be returning again.
One of the most spectacular meals I've ever had. The vibes of this restaurant are amazing. Our service was outstanding & every bite of food was incredible. Every bite felt like one of the best bites ever & we've been talking about it for two months since we've been. Would definitely recommend the chef's tasting menu because it was outstanding. We can't wait to be back in Montreal to come back to this spot!
I can't say enough how wonderful our experience was! The food was amazing - the beef tartare especially so, & the chocolate cake was one of the best desserts I've ever had at a restaurant. Our server Benjamin was super lovely, & the cigar menu was a delightful surprise. I cannot wait to go back & do a chef's tasting menu.
Overall a great night. We mentioned we wanted to avoid dairy but that a *little butter was okay. Turned out that the tasting menu had butter as a main component for several dishes. While a little butter doesn't affect us, we felt pretty horrible later on that night. I suppose you can't avoid consuming a ton of butter at this spot:(
The food is delicious, well presented, & original. The chef tasting menu is totally worth it & can be tailored to your needs (ex. no meat). The service is excellent! A great place for sharing a meal in good company.
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.
