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Rotisserie Chalet Bar-B-Q
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Rotisserie Chalet Bar-B-Q

Côte-des-Neiges
4.6$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am
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About us

Rotisserie Chalet Bar-B-Q opened its doors in August 1944. Over the years we have built a legendary reputation for the best roast chicken in the world. This really is the connoisseur's choice! We selectively buy wholesale chicken, always fresh and plump. Our chickens are slowly roasted in brick kilns on real maple charcoal. We ensure that all our chickens are gold and crisp on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. When served with our famous home-made dipping sauce, nothing compares. Simply delicious. Bon Appetit!

Our Specialties

BBQ chicken

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 94 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac

More details

Free parking at the rear of the restaurant.

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Reviews for Rotisserie Chalet Bar-B-Q

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on Google4.5 (2500+)
*as of 2026-02-15
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Review Summary

Rotisserie Chalet Bar-B-Q stands out as a timeless Montreal landmark where chicken is roasted over charcoal, delivering juicy meat, rich flavor, and generous portions. The menu stays simple and focused on chicken with fries and a house sauce, offering solid value and consistent quality that keeps locals and visitors coming back. The dining room and decor evoke a nostalgic time capsule with wood accents and vintage touches that many reviews describe as charming and cozy. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, with positive notes about fast dine-in and takeout, and occasional slower moments during peak hours. Fans praise the fries, the sauce, and the coleslaw, and many hail the chicken as the best in town or the best BBQ chicken in Canada, reinforcing a strong sense of tradition. The experience of visiting feels like stepping back in time, and the overall atmosphere and portions make it a must visit for those seeking classic rotisserie flavor, with a focus on value and hospitality.
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5.0

This past weekend I had the pleasure of feasting on the best rotisserie chicken French fries sauce & coleslaw slaw OMG!!!!!!!!! So so delicious I can't wait until next summer!!!!!!! I'm trying to google reciepe for Cole slaw. I can't find anything close. Can you give me a suggestion?

Oct 16, 2025
on Google

Best bbq chicken in town for the past 78 years. Even my grandfather used to go there.

Oct 10, 2025
on Google

Iconic. It's not fancy, but it's nostalgic. Food as good as always. Perfect diner food. Finger licking chicken 😉

Oct 6, 2025
on Google

Montréal institution. The OG of Quebec BBQ chicken. All the ubiquitous chicken chains around the province (dare I say Canada?), come from this place.

Stepping into it is like time traveling 70 years in the past. Wood everywhere, not very bright, original everything it seems.

Even if the food was mediocre, the atmosphere alone could be worth it for some people. But here, he food is actually good.

I didn't grow up with it, it actually took me over a decade of living in Montreal to try it. Some people say it's an acquired taste. Don't listen to them. This is simple, perfectly cooked roasted chicken on charcoals. It comes with a flavorful cup of BBQ sauce. This is not your St-Hubert BBQ sauce, or worse, Swiss Chalet. It's not brown salted water. This one actually has some oomph, you can taste the warm & comforting spices. It reminds me of a Christmas cookie for some reason.

Finally, the fries. Delicious. Maybe a bit greasy, but I liked them.

Go pay them a visit.

Oct 2, 2025
on Google

The best chicken in Canada!!! The best fries & gravy as well.

Sep 27, 2025
on Google
3.0

53.00$$ for a chicken fried & coleslaw...c'mon c'mon 53 bucks....not worth it...last time going there sadly...but...53 bucks man...& that was take out... insanity

Sep 25, 2025
on Google

Just going to say it: best rotisserie chicken in Montreal.

I love this place. Give me a quarter chicken with fries & sauce & my day is instantly great (or great-er, even)!

Thanks to the team for being a Montreal staple that always delivers on delicious flavour & high quality. You guys rock!

Sep 25, 2025
on Google
3.0

Chalet BBQ has always been a Montreal classic, but it's not quite what it used to be. The chicken doesn't have that nice crispy skin anymore, & instead of falling off the bone like it once did, it sometimes feels undercooked or just not cooked quite right. The fries can be hit or miss - sometimes decent, other times not nearly as good as years ago. On the plus side, the service & decor are still fine, but overall the food quality isn't what it once was.

Sep 10, 2025
on Google
4.0

My mom, who never eats out of, would send me to get half a chicken for the three of us, almost weekly, as I was growing up…

What an institution, I'm glad they're still around!

Sep 5, 2025
on Google

Best BBQ chicken in town.

Aug 25, 2025
on Google
5.0

Chicken done right

Aug 23, 2025
on Google
4.0

Pros:
A) The food here is always good & cooked to perfection.
B) The interior is always nice & not too bright with the lights & it's feels cozy
C) The service is always good here depending on the Waiter/Waitress they are kind & polite.
D) Parking is free in the back of the restaurant & on the street if need be.
F) They offer delivery & takeout options.
G) Love the booths instead of the tables.

Cons:
A) Service may be slow depending on a busy time & day.
B) The washroom is small & sometimes may not be cleaned well.

Conclusion:
Please try this Roast chicken if you haven't yet. I have been here more times than I counted & since 1944 they have perfected the recipe & the restaurant the way it is.

God Bless the employees & customers who do good for this restaurant.

Christus Rex Est 👑

John 3:16 ✝?

Aug 17, 2025
on Google

Classic old fashined Chicken BBQ.

Aug 16, 2025
on Google

Je connais & fréquente Chalet BBQ depuis 1985.

Si le goût unique & délicieux du poulet, des frites & de la sauce ont fait la réputation de ce restaurant, l'ambiance se détériore malheureusement.

Jusqu'à récemment, on pouvait manger les oreilles & la tête tranquille, sans entendre de musique.

Mais les choses ont changé. On se fait casser les oreilles par la musique, & c'est un manque de respect pour les clients qui veulent avoir la paix pour manger.

Comprenez-vous le message propriétaires de Chalet BBQ?

I've known & frequented Chalet BBQ since 1985.

While the unique & delicious taste of the chicken, fries & sauce have made this restaurant famous, the atmosphere is unfortunately deteriorating.

Until recently, you could eat with your ears & head quiet, without hearing any music.

But things have changed. We're having our ears broken by the music, & it's a lack of respect for customers who want to eat in peace.

Do you understand my message Chalet BBQ owners?

Aug 10, 2025
on Google

This is the best chicken in the city!! Menu is so simple as the only thing they sell is chicken. Staff is super friendly!!! Building is very old it has character!!

Aug 10, 2025
on Google

Great place. Best rotisserie chicken ever!

Aug 5, 2025
on Google

The best chicken 🐔 in 514

Aug 2, 2025
on Google

Eigentlich bin ich kein Hähnchen Fan. Muss aber sagen , dass es mir sehr gut geschmeckt hat. Meine Freunde waren ebenfalls positiv überrascht. Ich kann das hot Chicken Sandwich nur empfehlen und die Bratensauce dazu war sehr gut. Die Sauce war nicht zu scharf und die Zimt Note war gut.

Jul 31, 2025
on Google

Always a nostalgic meal at Chalet Bar-B-Q, a must-visit when we return home for comforting & familiar Montreal food, along with smoked meat & bagels, of course! The decor is dated but that is what makes it so charming. Chicken is always perfectly cooked - they are the only ones in Montreal still allowed to use charcoal, & their's is red cherrywood. It complete elevates the chicken. French fries are plentiful & perfect, especially with their nonstop supply of sauce. I want to also mention Tina, our server, who is joy personified & the most attentive waitperson imaginable. She took the best possible care of us & we left with full bellies & smiles on our faces.

Jul 29, 2025
on Google

We've come here for as long as I could remember, we did our family birthdays here when I was a kid! Although we moved away from NDG, coming back feels like home. My husband recently did a ventilation job here & even then, he was treated like family & fed very generously. This review is long due. The team & service has remained consistently amazing through the years & they still serve the best rotisserie chicken in town.

Jul 23, 2025
on Google