Teams from Joe Beef and Maison Publique join forces on a new project, McKiernan - Traiteur Luncheonette Rôtisserie. Located on the second floor of the Complexe Dompark, an industrial building located along the Lachine Canal
McKiernan is a spacious, open dining space with lots of natural light where guests repeatedly praise the food, especially Brussels sprouts, rotisserie chicken, schnitzel, prime rib, and donuts; the menu's shareable, group-friendly format makes it a popular spot for celebrations and large dinners, with brunch also getting positive notes for value and variety. The vibe is lively and welcoming, a rustic-industrial setting that feels warm despite sometimes being loud. Service is praised for friendliness and attentiveness, though several reviews mention uneven pacing and occasional oversights, with a few evenings accompanied by slow service or delays, and some guests reporting mismatches between expectations and the bill or certain policies. Several guests note convenient parking and the option to reserve, and staff sometimes go above and beyond, offering a complimentary dessert or accommodating group needs. Overall, the experience is described as delicious and enjoyable, with standout items delivering comfort food at a solid price, making McKiernan a go-to for groups and celebrations, though a few visits highlight room for improvement in consistency and noise control.
Food was ok, schnitzel was a 1/10 dry & flavourless, the salad was amazing! Service was good & the overall space & decor was really nice! Wont be back, too many options in montreal to waste your money here, sorry!
Je n'ai pas eu l'expérience que j'aurais souhaité au McKeirnan. L'ambiance est bien, très dynamique & super endroit pour passer un samedi soir. La nourriture était décevante, souvent trop salé & trop cuite, mais c'était une soirée occupée alors j'ose imaginer que c'était occupé en cuisine également. Par contre, le service était inexistant ; plusieurs oublis, aucune attention aux détails ou même hospitalité. Les tables des sections voisines avaient une expérience différente, il ne semblait pas manquer de staff. Un membre de l'équipe qui déservait nos assiettes a heureusement sauve la donne en fin de souper, avec un peu d'ambiance & une belle attention pour nous faire sourire.
We recently visited McKiernan to celebrate my daughter's 19th birthday, which is a very special milestone-her last year as a teenager. She was incredibly excited, especially since she loves brunch.
The food & service were amazing. We ordered five plates for the four of us, & everything was delicious. The ambiance was also fantastic & really set the tone for a special celebration.
When making the reservation, I noted that we were celebrating her birthday. Upon arrival, the host was wonderful-he acknowledged the birthday, said he would inform the server, & truly made it feel like a big deal, which we really appreciated.
However, at the end of the meal, the bill was brought without any birthday acknowledgment. I went back to the host to ask if maybe it had been forgotten. He then asked if we had ordered dessert. I explained that we hadn't because we were very full. He responded by saying that the sparkler/candle only comes if you order dessert.
That was honestly quite disappointing. When you note a birthday on a reservation & it's acknowledged so warmly at the start, you expect at least a small gesture-especially for such a meaningful occasion-without it being conditional on ordering dessert.
Overall, the food, service, & ambiance were excellent, but the ending left us feeling let down on what was meant to be a very special celebration.
Jan 21, 2026
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We went as a big group, around 18 people. The food was excellent! My favorite dish were the Brussels sprouts. The roast chicken itself was amazing but I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms so the sauce provided wasn't my jam but still good! I also really liked the ribs. The dessert course slightly disappointed me, I was expecting more of a pouding chômeur type dessert but I liked the variety offered & they were still good (various donuts, cookie & brownies) Overall it was worth the money.
The location itself is well decorated & very spacious. It's an amazing place for a large group.
Unfortunately I only have pictures of the appetizers
I was hopping for better. The food is bizare & OVER priced, the service is slow & ordinary. Its a very noisy place & has nothing interesting really. When you call'Scampi' some ridiculous small Matane shrimps, you better look out a dictionnary to see what is a Scampi ! Really not an experience I would renew.
Big spacious restaurant with delicious food. Came here several times for lunch & brunch & the food never disappoints. The parking outside is free during the weekends.
Jan 16, 2026
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I went for breakfast & it was delicious! Some reviews said that it was expensive but I think it's reasonably priced for the quality. There is also an army of staff that needs to be paid. Yummm!
Great restaurant, great food, great service. I really enjoyed my time here. We were afraid that there wasn't going to be enough food with the group memu, but it is ! Special mention for the brussel sprouts that were so good !
Food is excellent, service is polite & efficient. The only downfall is that it is loud. I've been a few times already & I'm always happy to go back. Ideal place to go with friends, we like to.order many items & share.
Ohhh man I love the food here. Big sharing plates of ribs & chicken. The brussel sprouts are amazing as is the cauliflower. A not so new anymore, Montreal classic. God bless these amazing folk who run it!
Their brussel sprouts dish is the absolute best; it's a must try. I also love their pasta & rotisserie chicken. The sauce on the rotisserie chicken is just perfect.
However, I am not a big fan of their ribs: the flavors were a bit underwhelming.
We had the chicken, schnitzel, a side salad & roasted potatoes. The potatoes were golden & lathered in olive oil which was wonderful. The salad was fresh & the schnitzel crispy with a tangy sauce. The chicken was juicy but the gravy was way too salty for my liking.
The key lime pie we ordered for dessert however was a perfect way to finish the meal & made up for the extra salt with the chicken.
