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.
Leméac is repeatedly praised as a Montreal staple for classic French brasserie dining, delivering consistent food, attentive service, and a chic yet welcoming atmosphere. Reviews highlight well executed, timeless dishes such as duck confit, beef tartare, escargots, moules, and the beloved pain perdu, with many noting that the menu remains reliably high quality and the wine list generous. The setting is described as bright and lively, with large windows and a vibe that blends upscale dining with a neighborhood bistro feel; it can be busy and loud at peak times, but reservations and patience pay off. Brunch and lunch are valued for solid options and decent value, though a few dishes or experiences surface occasional setbacks like over-salted components or slower pacing. Overall, Leméac is seen as a top-tier, dependable choice for special nights, dinners with friends, or celebratory gatherings, and many consider it one of the best in Montreal.
On va faire une bonne expérience dans ce restaurant. Situé près de Mont Royal, au coin de la rue, il y a plusieurs terrasses cachées derrière des arbres. Beaucoup de personnes à midi. Les plats sont délicieux & de goûts naturels. Les serveurs & les serveuses méritent d'être loués.
Aug 22, 2025
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Must do Montreal activity I've been coming here for twenty years & it's always the same excellent service delicious food & excellent service thank youN
On one of the warmer evenings in Montreal, their AC is not keeping up. I was sweating a lot by the end of the meal. Our waitress was super nice, helpful & knowledgeable about the menu & wines. I was impressed. My special Flank Steak with wild mushrooms, zucchini & a shrimp sauce was a total delight. Flavors just burst in my mouth, albeit a tad over salted. One of my companions also commented on the over salting of his cod.
The French Toast dessert was huge. Alas, way over sweet & nothing to write home about. Didn't say it was super sweet?
I happened to be in the area & wanted French food for lunch. I didn't expect it to have a Michelin recommendation! I also saw the poster written by the friends of the architect, Luc Laporte. They had impressive words to say about him.
Reservations: probably recommended to make reservations ahead of time, but I was able to walk in on a weekday around noon without one. The place looked like it was getting full by 13:00.
Service: our server was great with providing recommendations & noting what are popular dishes. He explained that the beef cheeks is a winter dish. Unfortunately we didn't get to try it.
Food:
Complimentary bread & butter
CLASSIC SALMON TARTARE (appetizer, CAD$25.50)- delicious, refreshing, cold
ICELANDIC WILD COD (main dish, CAD$53.50)- fish was seared perfectly, flavorful potato puree, warm cherry tomatoes
GRILLED VEAL CHOP (main dish, CAD$68.50)- veal was cooked medium rare, thick slices of heirloom tomato, interesting nutty sauce
I thoroughly enjoyed each dish. I didn't expect much, so I was pleasantly surprised. This might have been the best restaurant in my short Montreal visit.
No wifi
Bathroom available (need to read a quote in French)
Indoor + outdoor seating
Apple Pay/credit card accepted
Enjoyed dinner here a couple of weeks ago while visiting Montréal. If you want to experience a genuine & authentic local neighbourhood restaurant this is the place. Great staff who look like they're enjoying themselves & an interesting mix of customers for people watching.
Food was delicious, good sized portions & great value. Also a beautiful space- the bar & cabinetry behind it are just stunning to look at & the outdoor patio very pretty in the middle of summer. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Montréal.
Aug 11, 2025
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Toujours un plaisir de visiter le Meac, où l'ambiance chaleureuse & le service attentionné font de chaque repas un moment agréable. Lors de notre dernière visite, nous avons toutefois été un peu déçus d'apprendre que le foie de veau n'est plus au menu, un plat que nous aimions particulièrement. Par ailleurs, en consultant le prix à la SAQ de la bouteille de vin choisie, nous avons constaté un écart important avec le prix facturé (32 $ à la SAQ contre 100 $ au restaurant). Nous comprenons que les restaurants appliquent une marge sur les vins, mais il serait apprécié d'offrir davantage de choix en importation privée, ce qui éviterait la frustration liée à de tels écarts, surtout pour des vins d'entrée de gamme. Cela dit, nous avons passé un bon moment & comptons bien revenir pour découvrir vos prochains plats.
The interior of the restaurant feels very warm & stylish - lot's of natural wood, nice tile floors & a very cozy patio. It's classy & elegant, but also grounded & unpretentious.
The hugo sprits lacked St-Germain, virgin caesar was very refreshing & flavorful.
The food was great, i really recommend the hanger steak, mushroom ravioli had a crazy good sauce & the salmon in a pot was very delicious. The beef tar tare lacked spices for me, I wish it had more capers/pickles, however it's more of a taste preference. The quality of the meat was great!
The service felt a bit slow, that's my only complaint. Other than that, everything was good.
I would take my parents here next time I'm in Montreal.
Toujours aussi bon, mais les plats s'enchaînent trop rapidement. Même pas eu le temps de prendre 3 gorgées de mon apéritif que l'assiette brunch arrivait, ensuite le café & l'addition . 50 minutes top chrono…. De l'arrivée à la sortie du resto… un peu décevant cet empressement…
Wonderful service & a delicious meal. One of the best beef tartare dishes we've ever experienced. Delicious steak & frites. The maple French toast for dessert was unreal!
Aug 5, 2025
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My wife & I are visiting Montreal, & so glad we dined at Lemeac. The food was wonderful, & at a good price. They also provided the best service I've ever had, it felt both generous & warm. Thank you, Lemeac, for making our evening so lovely!
Première fois & vous avez une cliente satisafaite à vie. Je suis venue avec mon mari à ce resto, commandé du ragoût d'escargot & un carré de boeuf. Tout était parfait. Le serveur à la fin de la soirée était de très bonne humeur & très jovial
The food is always on point, the service is always great
we always have an amazing time coming here & leave extremly satisfied with everything! for what it's worth, the prices are very reasonable in my opinion! highly recommend this place!!
Jul 31, 2025
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Excellent restaurant haut de gamme. Menu comportant plusieurs entrées & plats principaux de grande qualité. La carte des vins est immensement grande & coûteuse. Le service impeccable dans une ambiance cozy sur la terrasse. Vraiment une belle expérience. Je recommande fortement so vous avez le budget.
Très bon restaurant pour une occasion car c'est dispendieux mais tout était très bon! Entrée de raviolis aux champignons & noix de pin dans son jus & repas de tartare de saumon & frites, excellent. J'ai eu un très bon service & la serveuse m'a donné des choix de vins selon mes goûts & très bien choisi. J'ai pris la crème brûlée également pour dessert, excellent chef pâtissier! Je recommande 🤍👌🏻
