Leméac Café Bistro

Jake

5.0

This was our choice for a special birthday celebration & we absolutely loved it. People are mentioning it being expensive & I don't really understand. Yes it's a nice restaurant & the food quality is higher so naturally it's more expensive but I have spent more money at the keg & needless to say the quality here was about 5 times that. That being said we went for dinner & not brunch so I cannot speak on that.

I would definitely recommend this restaurant & would gladly come back.

Elie

5.0

High quality food with a great attention to detail. The service was fast & precise. Atmosphere is average & a loud. Still highly recommend!

Waris

5.0

Went for weekend brunch with a friend, & overall, it was a pleasant experience with a few highs & lows. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you're planning to come on the weekend because it gets busy.

We were welcomed warmly & seated right away. The service started a little slowly, & our food actually arrived before our drinks, which was a bit unusual. We tried the gravlax plate & the smoked salmon with poached eggs. Both were decent, but neither really stood out as something I'd be craving again.

The real star of the brunch was the French toast! Thick, fluffy, rich, & absolutely delicious. We went for the version served with ice cream, & it was honestly the highlight of the entire meal. It was so indulgent that even with two of us sharing, we couldn't finish it.

I can see why this place gets attention, & it was a nice brunch overall. The service could use a little improvement, but the atmosphere & that French toast definitely made the visit worthwhile. I'd come back with a friend to try the dinner menu, but for brunch, I'd probably explore somewhere new next time.

Marie-Eve

5.0

We had a wonderful lunch at Leméac in Outremont & would highly recommend it.
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From the moment we arrived & settled onto the lovely patio, cooled by a welcome summer breeze, we knew we were in for a great experience.
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We started with apéritifs Pineau des Charentes & Armagnac liquor before enjoying a beautifully executed French meal that highlights the best of Québec's seasonal ingredients. Every dish was elegant (mushroom ravioli, goat cheese, & the duck confit), flavourful, & thoughtfully prepared.
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The hanger steak frites was a standout & easily one of the best we have had in a long time.
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To finish, the modern take on pavlova with fresh local berries was light, refreshing, & perfectly balanced.
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What truly elevated the experience was the service. Every member of the team was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, attentive, & genuinely welcoming. Their attention to detail made us feel well cared for from start to finish.
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A memorable meal that felt like a little escape to France. We will definitely be back.

Fran

3.0

Overrated! The service was horrible for such a pricey restaurant. However, I strongly recommend the crab cake, the mushroom soup, & the french toast dessert. AVOID the mussels; they were not good at all which was so surprising. I had tried one & left the rest on my plate. The waiter did not even ask what was wrong & when I asked to bring the mussels home, he advised me not to as it was a'food risk'. That was wild as the entire main meal was still on my plate & he never offered a different solution. This was upsetting & I will never go back there. There are much better restaurants out there so avoid this place if you can & spend that money elsewhere!

John

5.0

Recommended by a native, Michelin rated & just fabulous! We were fortunate to enjoy summer weather & hence, dined on the terasse.
Best Duck Confit I've ever had. Extensive wine list & happy-to-serve wait staff.

Mark

5.0

Lemeac never fails to impress. There is a reason it remains such a Montreal institution. Three of us went for a late Saturday lunch. I had the mussels & frites, & my friends had the hen & the poached eggs with sausage. All very tasty. Service was friendly & efficient. Highly recommend.

Billy

5.0

Lemeac is one of those places that makes you wish you had a bigger stomach.

We came on a Sunday, recommended for brunch - but after looking over the lunch menu, we made the switch. No regrets.

We started with the escargot & a half portion of the mushroom ravioli. The escargot isn't served traditionally, & honestly that works in its favour. Mushrooms, pasta, & tomatoes in a basil foam - deeply flavourful & completely out of this world. The mushroom ravioli arrived in a rich demi-glace with pine nuts. Bold, indulgent, the kind of starter that already makes the meal.

For mains, the confit duck leg was cooked to perfection. Served with potatoes & salad - but it's that skin that stays with you. Cracked perfectly. The kind of detail that separates a good kitchen from a great one.

The mussels & fries were equally exceptional. A generous bowl with white wine, tomatoes, dill, & parsley. The mussels were tender - not the least bit rubbery, which is rarer than it should be. The fries held their own alongside them.

We didn't make it to dessert. We couldn't finish our mains. That's not a complaint - that's a reason to come back. & we will. Dinner next time.

A must-try in Montréal.

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Assia

4.0

La mousse au chocolat n'était pas très bonne elle n'était pas très crémeuse & paraissait même « sèche » le restaurant est tout de même très bruyant mais le service était très bien dans l'ensemble je recommande

Brandon

5.0

We had a great meal & the ordering was very easy. The staff was friendly & the atmosphere was very pleasant. I will come back again to try some new things on the menu. I recommend this place for anyone looking for a good time. The overall experience was really wonderful for our group.