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.
Great food & drink. The duck breast was amazing! & the steaks were great. We had beef tartare to start & it was also great. Didn't come with enough crackers & the children are several helpings of bread.
Great food & staff! Restaurant gets really crowded so make sure to have a reservation. The tables are a bit tight but it was still cozy! Came here for a double date & everyone enjoyed the food - as someone with celiac the choices were limited but the staff helped identify gluten free options (note: cross contamination is a possibility). All the gluten eaters raved about the French toast dessert & that it was the best thing ever!
Mar 24, 2025
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First time at Leméac & hostess seemed very stressed. Let's say it wasn't a very warm welcome.
Food was a bit bland (in my opinion), but table service was top notch. That being said, it wasn't enough to make me want to go back.
We had two people dining here & this was our first time in Montreal. We tried various French cuisines, but Leméac was one of the places that disappointed us. Here's what we ordered:
- Calamari: Not very impressive, the taste is quite mild but it's nice if you're looking for something easy to start with
- Duck breast: We were very disappointed with this dish. The ingredients didn't work well together at all. As someone from Hong Kong, I found the Asian-French fusion quite strange. The sauces didn't soak into any of the ingredients, & the dumpling was very average from an Asian perspective. Overall, it felt overpriced
- Hanger beef: The fries were hot & fresh, but the beef was served cold, so the butter on top didn't melt. This was another disappointment
- French toast: This was the highlight of the meal. The toast was large, served warm, crispy & delicious w/ a great balance of maple syrup & ice cream
Overall, I found the quality to be average compared to other restaurants we tried here. The atmosphere can be quite noisy when the restaurant is full. Unfortunately I wouldn't recommend this place, except for the French toast.
Le chèvre chaud , un délice ! Les autres étaient laits peincipaux aussi délicieux.Merci a Jonathan avec qui nous avons connecté dès le début . Très professionnel ,bon service & à l'écoute des clients .
Mar 9, 2025
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C'est toujours difficile d'apprécier l'ambiance lorsqu'on doit durant tout le repas s'efforcer pour entendre nos compagons de table à cause du bruit & des sons de voix' ambiants'.
Nous avons toutes & tous savouré tous nos plats & le service fut dès plus professionnel.
Évidemment c'est un restaurant français de qualité & l'addition le reflète !
On y retournera sans doute mais ce serait agréable de constater qu'un effort est fait pour améliorer ma seule insatisfaction.
Came here for Sunday brunch & it was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the Smoked Salmon Poached Eggs & the Pain Dorée. Also reserve in advance as it can get very busy.
Everything about this place is perfect. Been going here for 15 years + & yet the service, food & atmosphere has never declined. My new favourite (I usually stuck with tartare & mussels) is the duck with wonton. Ouffff it's delicious. Pain perdu is a classic & must have every time. For whatever reason I always need to get their goat cheese salad. Nothing crazy but hits the spot every time.
Might be a hot take, but food-wise I enjoyed this more than L'Express. While Leméac does offer many of the same dishes, I found their's to be just a little higher quality & more masterfully done.
Their tartare de saumon is always on point. Even the breakfast with shrimp & salmon was simple but good & filling. Always will go back for the pain perdu.
Amazing food. The fried calamari is delightful, I understand why the sauce is named goddess. Our waitress disappeared but lo & behold David saved the night ! Amazing evening. Thank you.
Notre serveuse était excellente( parcontre elle est a terminée sont quart de travail sans dire au revoir) david nous a donner un service excellent pour la fin de service! La bouffe 10/10
