Mignon Steak specializes in high-quality cuts of meat prepared with precision on an open flame grill. The menu features a variety of premium steaks sourced for their marbling and tenderness alongside fresh, crisp salads designed to complement rich flavors. Diners encounter a focused selection of classic grilled items that emphasize technical skill and ingredient integrity. Every dish centers on natural, savory profiles achieved through controlled temperature cooking and minimal, purposeful seasoning. These offerings prioritize a straightforward, ingredient-forward approach that maintains consistency across the entire menu. This establishment functions as a dedicated destination for those seeking a reliable and expertly prepared protein-centric meal without unnecessary culinary complexity.
Mignon Steak offers a polarizing experience where guests frequently praise the inviting atmosphere, cozy decor, and the exceptional efforts of the service staff, who are often described as friendly and attentive. While many patrons enjoy the cocktails, oysters, and specific menu items like the tartare, experiences with the signature steak and sauce are notably inconsistent. Some diners laud the quality and value of the table d'hôte, whereas others report disappointment regarding portion sizes, rising prices, and fluctuating food preparation quality. Despite the restaurant's reputation for being a welcoming spot for friends and dates, issues with reservation management and varying food standards have left some long-time visitors feeling that the overall experience no longer justifies the cost.
We have been here a few time before with great memories of the food & service.
Sadly we will think twice before coming back after this time…
We can in & it was busy. So we expected having to wait a bit for the service. But after a good twenty minutes, the waitress finally came to take our order for drinks. There was a couple that came in after us & had their orders taken before us.
We had ordered beef & salmon tartare & escargot for entree. Main dish was steak frites. After roughly 15mins, the main dish came out so we were slightly confused. Waitress had forgotten to order the entrees. Too bad because we really like the tartare here & were excited to have it. But since we got served the main dish right away, we decided to just cancel all the entrees. As apologies, the waitress offered free cocktails.
After we finished our dish, we ordered one dessert to share which was disappointing…chocolate mouse.
When we got the bill, the waitress said she didn't charge for the drink as apology for forgetting our entrees. However, the price of the main dish was the price of the table d'hôte instead of the price of the dish on regular menu. We never ordered table d'hôte! Either way, because she didn't charge us for the drinks, the bill came out as if she did charge us for the drinks. We still gave her a 25% tip btw. That was our farewell.
The food was honestly delicious for a casual night out. We never have problems with the food & drink. Just the dessert was disappointing.
Just the fact you say you give her free drinks because you forgot to serve the entrees but then overcharged for the main dish is a complete lack of transparency & honestly.
We are saddened because we really like this place but will no longer support a business that is dishonest.
Réservation faite pour 20h30 - Un long moment avant de simplement se faire dire bonjour par le staff - On nous place tout proche de la porte d'entrée & de la fenêtre (-25 hier soir dehors) - Nous avons passé le repas en manteau d'hiver tellement il faisait froid dans ce coin du restaurant, nous sommes arrivées frigorifiées & repartie de la même façon - Aucun mot, aucun geste, aucune empathie malgré nos remarques & nos gros manteaux sur nous. Si j'avais pu j'aurais mis aussi mes mitaines & ma tuque.
Service 0* des demandes non répondues: pains sensé être servi avec la soupe voir avant en attendant (il est arrivé à la moitié du plat principal & vraiment mauvais). Une jeune femme antipathique, qui traine la patte & discute en arrière avec notre panière de pain. Peu de sourire & une attitude pas agréable.
La soupe ou plutôt la sauce (liquide) bonne en goût mais c'était un shot de soupe & non un vrai bol de soupe. En plus elle était tiède-froide nous qui comptions nous réchauffer avec....
La prise de commande a été très longue, environ 25minutes avant d'avoir de l'eau & de passer commande.
Le vin est arrivé après la soupe....
Le plat ? Du sel, du sel, du sel. La sauce est plutôt bonne en goût mais texture poudreuse (faite maison ou sachet ?) & la viande'ok' malgré une cuisson pas comme demandée.
Demande de sauce qui arrive quand la moitié des frites ont été mangé.
& la mousse au chocolat en dessert ? Immangeable. Ce n'est pas précisé sur le menu qu'elle venait avec un coulis de fruit rouge par dessus, dommage.
Tout ça pour 49$ hors taxes & hors boissons....(menu table d'hôte= soupe + steak/frite + dessert)
A 23h, & suite au paiement, elle nous dit juste'on ferme la faut partir'. J'ai bu la fin de mon vin cul sec. L'heure c'est l'heure & je le comprend y'a une fermeture à faire mais encore une fois tout est dans la façon de dire les choses :)
Bref si le service avait été bon & sans faute j'aurais rien dit, ni écrit un avis ici malgré une bouffe médiocre, à cela s'ajoute 2h de repas en manteaux d'hiver. HONTEUX en plein mois de janvier.
Mtl a Table - great steak & frites. Crab cake with dill sauce was delicious. Salad was excellent. Cocktails are very special & service was charming. Nice laid back vibe to this place.
Un tartare avec sa sauce incroyablement bon, des frites dignes de ce nom (étant belges nous savons ce que c'est que des bonnes frites), service impeccable & sympathique 😊
The menu is great & the food was also good. The only reason it did not get 4 stars is the fact our salads where swimming in dressing & the steak frites was also floating in sauce. Hopefully, a one of issue. Otherwise, great little spot.
I went there for dinner with family & we ordered the dollar oysters (5 à 7) & the polenta fries (both great). For our mains: the steak frite which was a bit chewy for my liking, the trout which was excellent & the mac & cheese that was ok. We got a new server but she was very sweet & checking up on us very often. We sat outside which had a nice atmosphere & music. Overall a good night!
Mignon was a highlight of our visit to Montreal. Only in town for three days & we went there twice! Literally the best steak frites I've ever had, full stop! The tartare was outstanding, our appys: outstanding, the wine & digestifes: outstanding, the service: yup, outstanding! Our servers were knowledgeable, friendly, engaging. We have already sent friends to Mignon from Toronto, & they had to go there twice as well! In the freezing cold Montreal winter streets, Mignon glows like the warmth of the hearth… but with steak!
