Leméac café bistrot de Outremont est une fort belle brasserie française, aux prix plus qu'acceptables. Le soir, le menu compte environ 13 entrées, et une douzaine de plats principaux: le cabillaud, le thon et risotto, le pot-au-feu de saumon, le foie de veau, le carré d'agneau, la bavette, Short rib de boeuf servi avec un ragout d'orge perlé, les tartares de boeuf ou de saumon, etc... La cave de vins de Leméac compte plus de 225 entrées rouge et blanc!
Le week-end, on s'y retrouve pour le brunch en famille ou entre amis.
Les avis sur Leméac s accordent à le présenter comme un bistrot français élégant et chaleureux, où l ambiance lumineuse et la terrasse renforcent le charme du quartier; la cuisine est globalement raffinée et bien maîtrisée, avec des repères récurrents comme le confit de canard, le tartare de boeuf et les desserts emblématiques tels que le pain perdu et la creme brulee; le service est généralement professionnel et attentif, les conseils sur les vins étant appréciés et le rythme du service maîtrisé même en salle comble; la carte des vins est impressionnante et les plats traditionnels de brasserie française sont perçus comme riches et équilibrés; le cadre peut être bruyant et certains estiment les prix élevés, et quelques expériences de service mitigées existent; réservation recommandée et adresse considérée comme un incontournable offrant une expérience à la fois chic et conviviale.
Leméac is a wonderful place to dine elegant, polished, & known for being very strict with their menu & dining standards, which truly shows in the quality of the food. Everything is prepared with intention, consistency, & care, making it a standout spot in Montréal's restaurant scene.
The appetizers were a great way to begin the meal. The salmon tartare, whether with classic seasoning or truffle oil, was fresh & bright. The grilled calamari was tender & full of flavor, while the crab cake had a perfectly crisp exterior & a rich, satisfying center. The panko-crusted goat cheese was a highlight warm, creamy, & beautifully balanced with the apple & walnut salad. The vegetable & grilled sausage minestrone was hearty & comforting, packing great flavor in every spoonful.
For the main courses, Leméac continues to impress. The duck leg confit was cooked to perfection tender, flavorful, & fall-off-the-bone good. The prime grilled rib eye was juicy & cooked exactly as ordered, a great choice for any steak lover. The asparagus & wild mushroom risotto was creamy, earthy, & satisfying, while the braised beef cheeks bourguignon offered deep, rich flavors that showcase true French cooking technique.
Dessert was just as memorable. The Pain Perdu was warm, soft, & indulgent, & the Crème Caramel au Café had the perfect balance of sweetness & coffee notes. The Vanilla Crème Brûlée was silky & perfectly torched, & the Pudding au Caramel was smooth & comforting, a great way to end the night.
The flavors overall were very good & surprisingly casual for such a refined setting, making the restaurant feel approachable while still luxurious. Service was excellent, quick, attentive, & professional, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
Leméac is definitely a spot worth visiting if you want a well-executed meal in a classy, welcoming atmosphere. I would absolutely return.
Most delicious oysters I have ever eaten, very attentive, warm service, delicious mains. I had the braised beef cheeks, which were melty & served with the most fat, flavourful red chard & like a fancy tater tot. It was unpretentious & high quality. Oh! & my friend accidentally cancelled our reservation, but they seated us anyway. Just for that, they deserve full stars. Was a bit loud but not horribly so. Older crowd. Waiters were super-pro, classic, upscale types. Definitely impressed this hick lol.
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We have been going to Lemeac over the past 15 years & we are never disappointed. Most recently we had an exceptional experience with Jonathan as our waiter. Merci Jonathan!
We got A+ service the whole night, he was attentive to our needs & had a great sense of humour.
We started the night off with cocktails & then progressed to champagne, Sangiovese & then an Anarone to end off the night. The wines & champagne were exceptional.
The food hit the mark as usual with fresh, salty, briny oysters from Nova Scotia, salmon & beef tartare, grilled calamari, fried goat cheese salad.
For our mains, the hanger steak, scallops & arctic char were on point & you can never end the night wrong with a pain perdu.
We never felt rushed the whole night & our whole experience was memorable.
While the wine prices have gone up significantly over the years, the quality of product makes up for this for the most part.
Portions were great, service & company even better. We will definitely return again soon!
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
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.
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!
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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. 💯
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.
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.
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.
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Fantastic everything, especially the food. Amazing traditional French cuisine. Simple, straightforward & delicious. Escargot, Beef Bourguignon & Profiteroles made for a perfect meal.
All in all, we were satisfied with the food. The crab cakes were a little disappointing ! I would not recommend this appetizer as they did not stand out in any way. The main dishes were all great : salmon tartare was perfectly seasoned + came with a choice of either green salad, French fries or veggie of the day (which was green beans : the waiter suggested a green bean salad). The option of a different side for the tartare was very refreshing & the green bean salad complemented the tartare very well ! The scallop main dish was filling enough which sometimes isn't the case depending on portion sizes ! The grilled beef hanger steak was quite good & came with enough fries for 4 people ! Finally, special mention to the salted butter served with fresh baguette as we waited for the food to arrive. That butter was creamy & flavourful, one of the best butters I have had in Montréal so far !! Great atmosphere, great waiter, great attention to our table & needs throughout the evening 🌃 Thanks Lemeac 😊
We went there tonight relying on the positive reviews but were disappointed. Food was not bad, but not great either. I would say every dish was 3 out of 5. Service was also sloppy- but it might have been a new waiter, so that's ok. It was our first night in Montreal. Hope we will be luckier tomorrow at Joe Beef.
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July 2024 - Well, in my last review, I said we would be back. We went back for our anniversary. The food was amazing as always. We each started with an appetizer. I had the Crab Cake, & my husband had the Foie Gras. The crab cake was served with a gribiche sauce & julienne cucumber salad. I wanted more. The Duck foie gras au torchon was served with a brioche bread & a feuit chutney. The fries Gras was absolutely amazing. It was so finely done that it melted in your mouth. The main dishes consisted of a Hanger Steak served with fries & a mustard mayo. The homemade Bloody Pudding was served with finely whipped celery root & a cider sauce. Wow. Believe it or not, we were so full, I guess because of the wine, we shared a Rum baba with chantilly cream & grapefruit ice cream. The service was on point, & all the servers were attentive, courteous, & friendly. This restaurant is not cheap. But the experience & food were well worth the price. Reservations are a must. We were there on a Tuesday & the restaurant, inside & out was full. Another must. 2016 - The food was excellent. We had the grilled octopus as an appetizer. I had the onglet of beef & fries. The steak was cooked to perfection. My husband had the blood sausage. He said it was the best he ever had. The decor is nice but it is a bit noisy. Reservations are required because it is a small restaurant. Will go back.
A busy spot, full with multi-generational families on Sunday night, which resulted in a long meal since staff was very busy. However, the service was attentive & very friendly. Overall impression from food is uneven: beef tartare appetizer was very good, smoked herring was OK, & the escargots were a miss. I enjoyed my liver main dish but my party found it too "offal'y". The main dish of scallops was also good.
I love atmosphere of this lively place. Great service, amazing food. Fast lunch serving. I've got Beef tartare & matchstick potatoes together with'Fleur de sel' salmon pot au feu. Tartare was super fresh & delicious. Salmon in a soup was surprisingly fresh with amazing texture: salmon was medium & melted; while vegetables were almost al dente, the only way you can have vegetables in the soup. Bravo!
We went there couple of times & last time it was for our anniversary. We love it! Both the steaks & desserts are very good. We tried beef tartare for the first time & it was really good & refreshing. Rib eye is always good & cooked to perfection. I think it's better without the sauce that comes with it. Mashed potatoes also passed the test. For dessert, we always take pain perdu & rum baba. Both are very good. Pain perdu is not heavy & is very well balanced. If you are going for more fruity & fresh dessert, go with rum baba. We tried most of the other desserts too before but these two never failed. For coffee we liked americano better than filter coffee. Again good combo for the desserts. The ambiance is good. We love the tables next to the window. The staff is friendly & fast. Compared to the other french fine dinings, we really like Lemeac & it's worth what we paid for. Thanks for the experience!!
Came to Montreal for a visit & this was our favorite meal. Everything was delicious but honorable mentions are the mussels (have never seen such a huge bowl of mussels- extremely generous) & beef cheeks. They had a Jerusalem artichoke which I had no idea existed but it was so delicious. Their menu is seasonal. Service is great. Atmosphere is loud. Overall highly recommend.
