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.
Très belle première expérience au lemeac. Ça fesait des années que j'en entendais parler. Je m'étais tromper sur la journée de ma réservation & le gentleman s'est arrangé pour me trouver une place malgré que le resto était plein. Le Service était excellent. Le mojito était super bon & nous avons choisi le plat du jour poisson avec cavatelli sauce au homard qui était divin. Nous allons y retourner & allons fortement le recommander.
Jul 6, 2025
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Belle brasserie, assez chic. Accueil professionnel & service attentionné.
La carte est alléchante avec surtout des plats de viande. Crevettes & cabillaud excellents. La brioche perdue est très coquine (& convient pour 2 pers).
Belle carte de vins.
Cher dans l'ensemble mais ça vaut le détour.
Leméac never disappoints. I've been coming here for brunch for years, & the food is always impeccable. This time, I had the poached eggs with smoked salmon & Spanish caviar on blinis - a timeless classic that's always delicious. They also serve fresh, hot, crispy baguette with homemade jams, which perfectly rounds out the experience.
(Make sure to book ahead as it does get quite busy.)
Lemeac is my go to reliable, happening place in Montreal. I go to the bar with my girlfriends to the mill around with the media crowd on Thursday nights & I take my Mum for brunches on weekends. I go for power lunches. The food is constantly perfect & the staff is pro. BUT i recently had a friend in town who just had a stroke. Beautiful woman, used to be treated in a sophisticated way BEFORE her stroke. Now is different story. It's complicated. But I took her to Lemeac for lunch. We didn't have a reservation & the place was packed. The host addressed her without hesitation even if she was aware of her condition. My friend in her difficult prononciation asked for a table by the window. The host gave us that table. I am moved to tears while I write this to say that we had a brigade of staff who made sure she would remember her lunch. She is back in California & that lunch is the first time since her accident that she was remembered what a delightful restaurant experience can be. Thank you.
Jul 2, 2025
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I've been to Lemeac everytime I've come to Montreal. We tried their Fish Soup, minestrone, Grilled calamari, mushroom ravioli, beef tartare, duck confit, mushroom risotto, profiteroles & banana sticky toffee pudding. Top dishes were the ravioli, beef tartare & duck confit. We reserved on the same day but could only get a 9.30pm reservation. Would definitely recommend booking earlier. Service was good & ambiance is always pleasant. Would recommend if you're looking for a casual French restaurant. 💯
Tout était délicieux! Onctueuse vichyssoise, omelette bio aux champignons parfaitement baveuse & frites chaudes! & le fameux pain perdu partagé avec mes deux amies! Le tout accompagné d'un vin blanc italien bien frais! Service impeccable. Ce fut un plaisir de revisiter ce resto que je fréquentais quand j'habitais Outremont!
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Food... Good but not above average
Wine list ... Wines are very expensive versus the quality & the vintage of the wines that they offer.
Service ,.. friendly but could improve in efficiency. They assign a waiter for your table instead of all waiters serving all tables
Atmosphère... Noisy, no table cloth setting. Cutlery is of average quantity. Wine glasses are acceptable.
In general, not a value for money resto.
Lovely lunch at Leméac! The classic salad was crisp & refreshing, the asparagus perfectly cooked, & the salmon tartare was fresh & delicious. The pasta was rich & satisfying, paired beautifully with a smooth latte. Ended on a sweet note with a delicate macaron. Timeless French bistro charm & excellent service-Montreal at its best!
Un des meilleurs repas de ma vie! Une entrée d'asperges succulentes, des pétoncles à faire rouler les yeux de bonheur, sur un lit d'écrasé de rattes au caviar (purée de pommes de terre digne de l'Olympe), le tout arrosé d'un verre de Sancerre des monts damnés digne de Bacchus. Je crois que je recommande vraiment...
On nous avait recommandé cette adresse comme une institution à Montréal, & ça s'est confirmé. Nous avons été enchantés par la cuisine comme par le service. Très bonne découverte !
This was a highly recommended French restaurant in Montreal. Weekends are always booked, & reservations are needed.
The ambiance was nice, perfect for a dim romantic dinner. Although, don't expect it to be a quiet place as it's buzzing with energy & conversations.
We had the foie gras, beef tartare, crunchy goat cheese, & the moulle fritte. I liked everything except for the mussels. I thought the broth missed the mark, & some of the mussels were slightly undercooked since it was still translucent. I didn't feel safe eating it all.
Service was also pretty slow. Took 30 minutes for us to get the main course. We didn't get any drinks, but they seem fancy enough. Overall, for 4 dishes, we paid CAD150.
