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.
The food was good, but shouldn't have chosen the chef creation, with a budget of $250 for 2 people ! They ask you what is your budget. I chosen Chef creation, but they were defined. Was disappointed, as reviews suggested differently. Were we supposed to pay even more ? Overpriced versus other great restaurants. Even though we gave our tastes & things we didn't like, we got small portions & thought we would have had at least another dish with some Angus beef as part of the multiple servings. We should have picked defined food in the menu. Wine list is definitely overpriced. Super loud, because it's a small place. Parking, there is no valet. They said to park in a dead end part up the street. It's the Plateau. Total bill with food, 1 bottle of wine, 1 dessert, taxes, tips 18%, $640 ! Would like to try again, but too pricey.
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.
13 mai 2025
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I can call Le Chien Fumant my favorite restaurant in Montréal. The food is amazing & the flavours makes want to come back for more. The Quebec Lamb is my favorite dish & usually the daily specials are a great pick. The cheese selection & oysters are excellent of course with the great wine selection that they have completes the experience. You must always keep space for dessert. Top notch service from the owners to everyone works there Highly recommended for a date night, can't wait to be back!
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!
Incredible meal in a chill environment. We went with a taster menu that hit every high note: fresh & rare ingredients combined with refined presentation & flavors. The wine list is spectacular, & the staff is incredibly knowledgeable & worldly. Will definitely dine there again, & would highly recommend to all those who love good food without the pretentiousness.
Fantastic experience, the wine selection is outstanding & food is out of this world. The beef tartare starter was particularily tasteful. Will visit again!
Wonderful restaurant. Always a great experience, amazing service, incredible food, & excellent selection of wines. You can't go wrong with the tasting menu
This is a small, neighbourhood restaurant, but in my opinion one of the best in the city. It has a very eclectic menu, but the food is always fabulous. The staff are attentive & knowledgeable, & the wine list excellent.
I highly recommend doing the tasting menu, you will be pleasantly surprised.
If you want to feel like a local, this is the spot.
