Taken together, reviews describe Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce as a place with outstanding burgers and memorable fries, a friendly, attentive staff, and a lively, welcoming vibe that can handle crowds; the bilingual service and thoughtful touches like gluten free options are frequently praised, with careful cross contamination practices noted for coeliac diners. The interior is felt as cool and modern with art and writing on the walls, and the drinks program including a real milkshake and quality beer is often highlighted. Food quality is described as very good to excellent by many, especially the burgers themselves and the fries, while some visits report dry meat or a steak frites that is sinewy and over salted, soggy fries, and occasional inconsistent cooking. A few reviewers mention music that felt inappropriate for the mood, while others commend fast service and friendly servers when busy. Overall it remains a popular choice for a burger fix in Montreal with some consistently strong experiences, though a handful of meals fall short of expectations.
Unfortunately had a terrible meal & experience here. The Steak Frites were truly disgusting. The steak was sinewy, stringy, tough, & impossible to cut, although it was underdone at the same time. We sent it back, & got one more cooked. It was better, but so over-salted. We could cut through it now, but it was still gamey, sinewy, & stringy. The fries were soggy & limp, & the yellow sauce was gross.
The lychee martini tasted like rubbing alcohol & rose water. I'm sure that's what it was. Awful.
Now onto the seating. We were sat upstairs, elbow to elbow with the table next to us. How uncomfortable!!! I constantly had to get up & move when someone else wanted to use the restroom. Just awful.
The only highlight was our waitress. She is the only reason I will give 2 stars instead of 1. I wish I remembered her name, but I sadly don't. She was lovely & accommodating. But the rest of the experience was abysmal. I have never written a review this bad before, but I have to. Please do better.
The first time I visited Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce, I wasn't expecting to be blown away-I just wanted a burger. But what I got was quite possibly the best burger & best fries I've ever had in my life (& that's only a'maybe' on the burger because there's one other contender). I was genuinely shell-shocked.
After a cozy writing session at Café Aunja, I was walking back toward the hotel & decided to check this place out. The interior had a great vibe-cool art, writing all over the walls, & a very laid-back but modern energy. My girlfriend, who's Greek & from Toronto, pointed out the Greek phrase above the bar, which listed drinking cheers in different languages-just one of many thoughtful, global touches throughout the place. The staff were incredibly friendly & bilingual, & they made the whole experience even better.
The burger was out of this world-juicy, flavorful, beautifully put together-& those fries? Absolutely unforgettable. A perfect balance between steak fries & shoestring, they were chunky, soft inside, lightly crispy on the outside, & seasoned to perfection.
My second visit came the next night-my girlfriend had to return to Toronto, but I was in town an extra day. I saw they served steak frites, so I went back, sat at the bar beneath the Greek writing in her honor, & treated myself to another incredible plate of fries (& yes, the steak was great too, but let's be honest, I was there for those fries). I even enjoyed a well-made cocktail, soaking in the vibe one last time.
Now that I'm back in Vermont, I can't stop thinking about that burger. & the fries? Still unmatched. Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce has officially ruined other burgers & fries for me-in the best way possible.
Apr 12, 2025
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Ce resto mérite amplement le 5* J'ai pris le "conception immaculée" avec un steak en 9oz & ce burger était trop bon, la qualité est là ! Le thé glacé maison est excellent Je suis venu en vacance (de france), dommage que j'habite aussi loin ^^ Le service est très bien , allez y les yeux fermés ! !
This is a great spot. Food was pretty good & tasty. I took a Holy SWISS burger accompanied with French fries & a beer. The burger was really good. The steak of the burger was well cook. The French fries was good too. During the summer, its possible to get a table on the terace at the courtyard. I highly recommend for a good evening with friends or your love one. Bonne découverte de mon été 2023. La nourriture était plutôt bonne & savoureuse. J'ai pris l'hamburger Holy SWISS accompagné d'une frite & d'une bière. Le burger était vraiment bon. Le steak du burger était bien cuit. Les frites étaient bonnes aussi. Durant l'été, il est possible de disposer d'une table sur la terrasse dans la cour du restaurant. Je recommande vivement pour une bonne soirée entre amis ou en amoureux
Sean, Anya, Bianca & Ralph, they make a great team & served us with such a good vibe!! We wanted to come here before so honestly we had some our expectation for a good time, but they just went so much over it! Great service, great food—shoutout to the cooks & chefs, too! Since we went there for a brunch burger time, we couldn’t try this month’s special menu BBC (tbh this menu sounds genius) but we’d love to try it next time! Tater tots are lovely, well marinated beef for steak & brie benny, amazing coffee from Pigeon for a brunch, just amazing. Thank you so much for making our day!!
