Set in beautiful location on Montreal's West Island in the heart of Pointe Claire-Village, this Cajun-flavoured French restaurant attracts clientele from both the nearby suburbs and the hard-to-please downtown crowd. Le Gourmand boasts a casual atmosphere combined with sophisticated cuisine, in a stone house with flower-covered terrace.
The recent addition of a wine bar has blended the historic past with an exciting future! Enjoy a relaxing cocktail at the bar before diner.
Le Gourmand is described as a warm, intimate old world spot with a refined menu and consistently strong cooking, where diners praise standout dishes such as duck breast, veal scallopini, seafood like cod in saffron and shrimp, and desserts like profiteroles and creme brulee; oysters and venison receive frequent praise, while a few items such as crab cakes divide opinions. Service is repeatedly called impeccable and attentive, with a welcoming atmosphere, though a handful of visits mention slower service, a lack of greeting at the door, and on the terrace the noise from planes can be a drawback. The space and terrace add charm, but value is debated, with some calling the price point high for the quality and others calling it worth the splurge for a memorable gourmet experience. Reservations are advised as it can be busy, especially on weekends, and overall the reviews suggest a memorable, occasionally flawless evening that may vary by visit but remains a reliable gourmet stop.
Charming location in Pointe-Claire village. The service was on point! The restaurant is small yet cozy. The drinks were good, the food was delicious. Very flavorful & cooked perfectly. The portion size was ample. A must try restaurant!
So yummy, & a great bilingual service. We had some oysters, got the salmon/sturgeon appetizers, I got a perfectly cooked filet mignon (pictured) & my better half got a very tasty cod (morue d'Islande). Definitely a keeper, would give six stars if I could!
Excellent experience. The food was very flavorful & well timed between entrées & the main courses. The duck was amazing as was the filet mignon & both were cooked to perfection. Our server Catherine was top notch. Bravo!
Jun 23, 2024
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This is a beautiful historic building with an experiment good restaurant as a bonus. The staff was great & the food was even better. Thank you for a great anniversary meal.
Quebecers know how to make fabulous french onion soup. This restaurant knows how to do everything right. Fantastic food & drinks. Great place for a special get together. Wow! Yum!
We had an excellent wedding anniversary dinner at Le Gourmand. Service was amazing (thank you for your recommendations), food was perfect, atmosphere was great! Looking forward to our next visit already!
Food is ok but overpriced. It also took 2 1/2 hours to get our main course. 6pm reservation & meals were served at 8:30pm. The terrasse is charming but the chef struggles to get the food out. Avoid going if you have babies or toddlers.
Had the most wonderful dinner this evening. Food was delicious but most of all the service we received from Michael was amazing. He went above & beyond. Highly recommend. Also try the French onion soup. To die for .
Restaurant Le Gourmand | An iconic Pointe-Claire dining experience! Whether dining inside within its cozy intimate seating; or al fresco in the garden; this local gem never disappoints. I often bring my local real estate clients here to celebrate after our buying or selling their homes (in fact this picture was taken while I was waiting for my client in the garden!) A quiet luxury experience. From its impeccable service to its ideal location smack dab in the heart of the village; don't hesitate to treat yourself to this local delight! - Candis Noble
