Méchant Boeuf is a steakhouse situated in Old Montreal, serving prime quality butcher cuts, dry-aged beef and mouth watering seafood.
For over 20 years, Méchant Boeuf has perfected the art of the grill, resulting in proper aging, skillful seasoning, and expert cooking techniques. With local produce carefully chosen by our Chef, we believe that a perfectly cooked steak is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the senses and satisfies the palate, an experience that lingers long after the last bite.
Our Specialties
Dry aged beef, Tartare
Amenities, services & more
We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment
Méchant Boeuf delivers an exceptional dining experience with a warm, elegant atmosphere in Old Montreal, making it a popular spot for celebrations and nights out. The service is consistently praised for being attentive, friendly and professional, with staff guiding guests through the menu and making special occasions feel taken care of. The kitchen earns frequent praise for expertly prepared steaks, tender braised dishes, fresh seafood and thoughtful sides that showcase quality ingredients and skill. The drinks program and desserts are well loved, with many noting standout cocktails, wine options and memorable sweet finishes. Reservations are advised during peak times, and while the restaurant's prices are on the higher side, the overall experience including ambience, service and food keeps guests returning.
Un grand merci à Simon pour son accueil
Un grand merci Valter pour son service , son
Professionnalisme,ses conseils & son sourire
Le repas était excellent
Je recommande vivement ce restaurant
J y retournerai avec plaisi
Excellente soirée où tout était juste parfait. Toute l'équipe a été attentionée, chaleureuse & sympathique. Simon, Walter, Amélie ont été professionels. Malheureusement j'ai oublié le noms des autres membres de l'équipe mais mes remerciements & commentaires s'addressent aussi à eux. La nourriture excellente, assiettes magnifiques. J'ai adoré & je recommande fortement. Tout de l'entrée au dessert était sublime!!! Juste Miam. Je reviendrai bientôt.
One of My Best Dining Experiences This Year so Far.
I visited Méchant Boeuf for a farewell dinner on my last night in Montreal, & it was nothing short of exceptional.
I arrived about 10 minutes before my host, who had made the reservation. The hostess greeted me with a warm smile, was incredibly friendly, & seated me right away, a lovely welcome to what would become a memorable evening.
The atmosphere struck a perfect balance between elegant & cozy, ideal for fine dining but still inviting & relaxed. The space was beautifully designed, & it's easy to see why both tourists & locals return time & again. My hosts have dined here often & always had great things to say.
We started with the fried calamari, which was crisp, perfectly seasoned, & full of flavor, a great opener. For the main course, our group shared the largest tomahawk steak on the menu. It came with generous sides & was cooked to a flawless medium rare. Juicy, tender, & flavorfu, it needed no extra seasoning at all. Easily the best steak I've had in quite some time.
Our meal was perfectly complemented by a wine recommended by our attentive & knowledgeable waiter, Simon. He gave us an excellent breakdown of the beef selection process & cooking techniques & helped us find the ideal wine pairing for our meal.
Although we didn't order dessert, we were pleasantly surprised with two boxes of bite-sized sweets to share, a thoughtful touch that ended the night on a high note.
This was easily one of my best restaurant experiences of the year. I highly recommend Méchant Boeuf & would absolutely return. Reservations are recommended!
We had a large group & the place was busy. It took a while to get our drinks & food. However, they were still very professional even with the delay. They also gave us a few complementary boxes of mini desserts because we hadn't ordered any, primarily due to the fact that the appetizer portions were so large & we were full after the main course. Highly recommend!
Aug 5, 2025
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An unforgettable experience at Méchant Boeuf!
We had an amazing evening in a setting. The meat was absolutely delicious - incredibly tender & cooked to perfection (special mention to the Bavette, truly outstanding!).
Service was flawless, & we'd like to give a special shoutout to Emma, who was incredibly kind, attentive, & professional throughout our meal. Her warm & genuine approach truly elevated our experience.
Highly recommend this place for both the food quality & the exceptional service. Thank you we'll definitely be back!
Nous étions un groupe de 8 personnes au final, l'expérience à était magnifique de A à Z. Tant au niveau du service que de la nourriture ou encore des cocktails, etc… Kamel nous a directement fait sentir comme à la maison, que ce soit sur la recommandation des plats, du vin (en accord) selon les envies de chacun. Je recommande à 100%.
Simon & Chanel offrent un service absolument exceptionnel ! Leur énergie positive & leur enthousiasme se font sentir dès le premier contact. Toujours professionnels, accueillants & à l'écoute, ils rendent chaque visite agréable. Un vrai service top tier!! Je recommande sans hésiter !
The place is very beautiful, but the food was disappointing. We ordered steak & shrimp, but they had no taste. The shrimp felt like frozen ones from a supermarket, & the steak was not good. Even the mashed potatoes didn't taste nice - I didn't know it was possible to make them badly. Cannot recommend. & it was too loud.
May 17, 2025
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Marie-Joelle was absolutely amazing! She recommended cocktails for us & we loved the beef tartare & fresh oysters she recommended. She made the BEST moscow mule we've ever had. Her positive attitude & warm smile made our night memorable. We spent the night sitting at the bar because the dining room seemed dim without her personality lighting the way. You're very lucky to have her. We are first time guests at the hotel & we will come back tomorrow for another cocktial just to see her again. We had a wonderful time here!
This was a 10/10 experience for me, the service was super good
The waitress was the best, would 100% recommend, the food were all good , I had the rib eye steak & the dumpling, there were chef kiss
Also I saw the head chef, & chef gift, they were super nice
Emma was super fun & we were very impressed by the whole experience. Our food was amazing, & delicious, the drinks were super, & we highly recommend Mechant Boeuf to everyone! 10/10
