Leméac café bistrot in Outremont is an elegant-looking restaurant serving fine French and bistro cuisine. Some items on the menu include: smoked salmon platter, asparagus and wild mushroom risotto, grilled bavette (skirt) steak and frites, canard confit (duck preserved in its own fat), etc...
Leméac café bistrot also boasts a nice terrace along Durocher street. On the week-ends, brunch is served at Leméac.
Overall, reviews portray Leméac as a beloved Montreal staple that delivers classic French bistro fare with a polished yet welcoming vibe. The food earns frequent praise for items like duck confit, beef tartare, salmon preparations, moules and the pain perdu, with many noting generous portions and reliable flavors, though a few dishes are described as over salted or underwhelming. Service is described as warm and attentive when the house is bustling, yet there are occasional comments about slower or uneven service on certain visits. The ambiance is repeatedly praised as stylish and lively but versatile for brunch, lunch or dinner, with large front windows and a neighborhood charm that many find special, even if the space can be noisy when crowded. The wine list is extensive and well chosen, albeit at a premium, and reservations are often recommended to secure a good table and pace. All in all, Leméac is regarded as a dependable, high quality French dining destination in Montreal, offering menu variety, a memorable atmosphere and a reason patrons keep returning.
This is my favourite restaurant in Montreal. The service is always phenomenal & the food never misses. I highly recommend the mussels , duck confit & the escargot's. 10/10 every time !
L'ambiance de bistro français classique m'a vraiment plu. Dès que tu entres, tu ressens une atmosphère chaleureuse & conviviale. Les plats étaient aussi très savoureux, & tout semblait préparé avec soin. L'endroit est un peu animé, mais ça ajoute une belle énergie. J'ai passé une très belle soirée. C'est définitivement une place à découvrir à Montréal. J'y retournerais sans hésiter.
Lemeac is simply one of the best restaurants in Montreal. I've been going for over 20 years, & it has never changed; everything remains perfectly consistent, food, service, ambiance. Which is very rare. Amazing! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Carla :)
We ADORED spending our anniversary at Leméac! The food was phenomenal, I'm a picky eater & everything was perfect. The service was unparalleled, absolutely wonderful. We will be returning!
One of the first brunch spots I've visited that claims to be of higher quality. Based on the menu & presentation, it certainly looks like a premium experience. Unfortunately, I don't think that translates to the flavor. My dish had a very confusing taste - I love complexity, but this was just overwhelming, too many competing flavors.
The dessert was better than the main course, but even though it was technically well executed, it still wasn't particularly delicious. Considering the higher price & smaller portions compared to other'lesser' spots, I'd honestly prefer going to the more modest places.
This is where justin trudeau & katy perry went on a date. I loved the atmosphere & the food.
The good point is they have an after 10p.m menu which is nice for hanging out with friends.
We enjoyed this restaurant. I find the menu well designed & executed. There is a nice atmosphere with lots of windows. The server was very nice however there's some room for improvement, there was a lot of waiting around for things. Either way when I went up to pay the bill the manager offered to comp the drinks without me asking for anything. This was appreciated. I would go back to try their evening menu.
Mar 15, 2026
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MUSY TRY PLATES: escargots - super different & good, foie gras - sooooo velvety rich & melts in your mouth, pain perdu - very sugary but honestly amazing
The other plates were also great tasting, but my hangar steak just had too small of a portion of steak & too big of a portion of fries
Very good French restaurant with crab cake with seaweed vegetables & tomatoes, the fish with vegetables, cheese with seaweed , calamari , pig blood with mashed potatoes & cooked potatoes!!!!!! We had two main courses lamb chops with mashed potatoes & green beans & duck sauce pasta with seaweed & fresh cheese !!!!!!!!!
I honestly don't know how they have a Michelin. This restaurant was absolutely horrible. They failed to follow through on my birthday & did not take responsibility. We waited to be seated despite making a reservation & the bread was super cold good terrible don't eat here eve
Wonderful , attentive service & delicious food. Vesper martini, squash soup, steak frites & a baba au rhum for dessert. Everything was delicious. My wife & friends had mussels with fries & they loved their food. Very knowledgeable & fully bilingual staff. The restaurant was busy but we had great service. Highly recommend. Prices reasonable for the quality.
Toujours très bon. Je recommande la soupe de poisson avec le fromage Louis d'Or & la rouille. Vraiment très bon & portion généreuse. Les frites sont délicieuses. Bon tartare aussi que j'aurais pris un peu plus relevé. Le service était correct, sans plus. Le serveur était un peu intrusif, il nous parlais de sa vie. J'ai moins aimé. Il nous as dit de ne pas se servir de vin nous même, que c'était à lui de le faire. J'y retournerai sans doute malgré ce léger détail négatif.
