Le Réservoir operates as a prominent microbrewery and bistro that emphasizes the intersection of craft beer production and regional culinary influences. The menu focuses on elevated international fare, utilizing seasonal ingredients to create robust, flavor-forward compositions that complement a frequently rotating selection of house-made ales. Patrons navigate a space defined by high ceilings, expansive windows, and a minimalist industrial aesthetic that facilitates a focused sensory experience. The kitchen demonstrates a commitment to technical precision, balancing complex savory profiles with the nuanced bitterness of various beer styles. Every plate reflects a dedication to modern bistro standards, prioritizing texture, depth, and structural coherence in every served portion. This establishment functions as a deliberate hub for those seeking a synthesis of artisanal brewing traditions and sophisticated, ingredient-driven preparation techniques within a structured, contemporary environment.
Le Réservoir is widely praised as a vibrant destination in the Plateau neighborhood, celebrated primarily for its exceptional selection of craft beers and inviting, cozy atmosphere. Many guests highlight the high quality of the food, particularly the chicken sandwich and various small plates, noting that the venue is a perfect spot for brunch or a relaxed evening with friends. While the majority of visitors experience warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service, a few patrons have expressed concerns regarding inconsistent hospitality and portion sizes that they feel do not always align with the price point. Despite these minor criticisms, the combination of a great terrace, a refined drink menu, and a charming location ensures that most guests remain eager to return.
Le Réservoir, votre bière est toujours excellente & c'est l'une des raisons pour lesquelles je reviens depuis plusieurs années. J'apprécie également votre menu & votre belle rotation de bières. Malheureusement, la qualité du service semble s'être détériorée avec le temps.
Je suis venu à deux reprises au cours du dernier mois &, les deux fois, j'étais assis au bar. Le personnel passait beaucoup de temps à discuter entre eux & semblait peu attentif aux clients, au point où il fallait souvent attendre avant d'être servi.
Lors de ma dernière visite, j'ai demandé une dernière consommation pour me faire répondre que le'last call' avait déjà été fait. Pourtant, personne n'était venu nous aviser qu'il s'agissait de la dernière occasion de commander (étant assis surtout au bar, c'est souvent là que ça commence pour le last call). C'est assez représentatif du service que nous avons eu pendant la soirée (c'est-à-dire aucun).
Ayant travaillé plusieurs années en restauration, je considère que c'est une pratique de base d'en informer les clients.
Lorsque j'ai expliqué à la serveuse que personne ne nous avait prévenus, sa réponse était plutôt sèche & elle m'a demandé, sur un ton impatient, ce que je voulais finalement commander. Devant cette attitude, j'ai simplement laissé tomber. Ce qui rend la situation encore plus difficile à comprendre, c'est que quelques minutes plus tôt, des shots étaient encore servis à un groupe qui faisait une tournée des bars.
Je continue de croire que Le Réservoir est un excellent endroit pour sa bière & sa cuisine, mais le service ne reflète malheureusement plus la qualité du reste de l'expérience. J'espère sincèrement que ce sera pris en considération, car j'aimerais continuer à fréquenter l'établissement avec le même enthousiasme qu'avant.
We visited this bar restaurant on a rainy day & ordered burgers. The burger was much more filling than I expected & definitely left me full. While the taste was good, it wasn't particularly memorable or amazing.
The restaurant has a nice atmosphere & a good vibe, especially on a rainy day. It's located in the Plateau area, making it a convenient spot to stop by. The staff were warm, welcoming, & attentive throughout our visit.
The only downside was the price. For two people, with only one Coke, the bill came to around $50, which felt a bit high for what we ordered.
Overall, a pleasant experience with generous portions, friendly service, & a nice ambiance, though the food didn't quite justify the price.
Super bon bar ! Les spatzle sont très bonnes. Les bières également mais attention à la triple qui n'a pas du tout le goût d'une trappiste belge par exemple
I recently had a great time here at Reservoir. It was my first time visiting for lunch & I ended up trying a flight of four different beers as well as ordering the chicken sandwich. The beers were pretty good, I liked the blonde lager the most.
As far as the chicken sandwich goes, I believe this is hands down one of the greatest chicken sandwiches I've EVER had. Highly recommend getting this sandwich if you ever stop by for lunch or dinner, definitely a must if visiting.
The staff was very friendly, I was being helped out by Fred & Ales at the bar. Ales was very helpful when answering questions I had about the menu & specific recommendations &/or translations from the french terminology on the menu.
All in all, it was a great experience & I will definitely be back on my next trip to Montreal!
Organized a pub crawl (if you know you know) for my parents & this was a great choice. They even offer beer in small sizes so you can taste them. The Mont-Royal IPA was so yummy ( if you are into the chewing on bark & biting orange peel kinda IPA flavour)
The atmosphere is nice they have a cute terrace. Definitely recommend good beer selection.
This bar is only good for drinks, I'd skip out on ordering anything from the kitchen. The food is extremely over priced & overall it was just very sad looking & tasted bland. The ricotta cavatelli was 18$ & we had 6 pieces of cavatelli each, & the sauce honestly looked like baby vomit. The salmon tartare came with one sad tiny piece of bread that we had to cut in half. I know times are tough for restaurants & food costs but are you that destitute that you can't put two slices of bread on the plate? This place should not describe these dishes as'sharing plates' because you don't get enough food to share. The oysters were good at least, & our server did recommend a nice bottle of wine. However she forgot about us a lot & I didn't appreciate that the oysters came out at the exact same time as the rest of the food. We ended up having to go eat elsewhere. There are much better bars with fairly priced food around in the area!
Fantastic bar that I've been meaning to visit for some time. It's usually quite busy but I was fortunate to score a table after a very brief wait. The atmosphere is wonderful, sophisticated yet simultaneously relaxing. The beer selection is superb, freshness of the brews is apparent in every sip. Service was good even with the high demand, they are well trained at managing the seating. I don't normally expect microbreweries to have good food but Réservoir proves to be an exception in this category as well.
