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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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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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Classic!

Feb 27, 2024
on Google
4.0

Juicy chicken from heaven.

Feb 24, 2024
on Google
4.0

A classic chicken place with great food. The poutine is nothing special but the signature dish came fast, hot & was very reasonably priced. The maitre'd was a bit unpolished & took away from the enjoyment a little.

Feb 16, 2024
on Google
5.0

So hard to find places like this. I go for the lunch special & it's so cheap & good, service is professional, they are kid friendly. It's a wonderful blast from the past. There's even parking. It's so awesome I'd be devastated if it closed or changed

Feb 15, 2024
on Google
5.0

Sorry to say they don't serve tomato juice anymore. 😬

Feb 13, 2024
on Google

Love going back every time....in spite of the parking LOL!

Feb 13, 2024
on Google
5.0

Chalet Bar-B-Q is a forever favorite. It is what it is & loved by many, many Montrealers. We travel all the way from St. Lazare occasionally to eat or pick up a chicken & fries from take-out. Latest visit was after a show in downtown Montreal.

Feb 11, 2024
on Google

My first time eating here & I was not disappointed! Chicken was great, fries are easily the best fries I've ever had & the SAUCE! absolutely delish. Highly recommend, portions are great for the price you pay. & beer for under 6$! Worth a trip out here

Feb 10, 2024
on Google

Just go, you'll understand.

Feb 8, 2024
on Google

Great fries. Chicken could have been cooked more. Had a nice flavour. I didn't like the sauce. A bit like stepping back in time to the 60's. It's okay but I wouldn't go back.

Feb 7, 2024
on Google

Best chicken in town done the real way no gas & you will taste the it when you try. Warning the other chicken places will all taste bad if you compare to Chalet Bar-B-Q

Feb 6, 2024
on Google

« Quatre-vingts ans & toutes ses dents » Saviez-vous que le sosie de Gregory Charles travaille au Chalet Bar-B-Q ? La dame qui émit le commentaire, approuvé par son époux, en avait l'air convaincue, tandis que Youssef, le serveur, paraissait plutôt dubitatif, mais amusé. À mon avis, la ressemblance se limitait au regard allumé & au sourire bienveillant. Dans tous les cas, ça pouvait se prendre comme un compliment. Habillé d'un pantalon noir & d'une chemise blanche à l'instar des autres employés aux tables, nous avons été gentiment & patiemment assistés par ce même Youssef qui s'est livré à quelques brins de conversation à mon grand plaisir. C'est ainsi que j'en ai appris davantage sur ce vénérable restaurant qui soufflera bientôt 80 bougies en juillet. Autrefois célébré comme lieu où l'on pouvait déguster du délicieux poulet cuit au charbon de bois avec une bonne grosse pinte de bière jusqu'à tard dans la nuit, l'horaire & l'offre alcoolisée se sont assagis, mais le poulet & sa sauce magique demeurent des classiques immuables. Ces derniers attirent simultanément jusqu'à trois générations de la même famille aux confortables & intimes banquettes du Chalet installées le long des murs. On relate qu'il n'y a pas souvent de jeunes visages curieux comme le mien & celui de mon amie. Le menu semble certes dater d'une autre époque, mais... & puis ? C'était délicieux naguère & ce l'est encore aujourd'hui ! Certains jours, il y aurait même encore des files pour entrer, & la cause n'est certainement pas le manque d'espace. Alors, pourquoi ne pas faire comme nous ? Allez-y à deux, trois, quatre amis, faites venir comme minimum une entrée d'ailes de poulet, un quart de poitrine ou de cuisse, selon vos palais, & un sandwich chaud servi avec de bonnes frites. Apaisés par la nourriture, savourez un instant de tranquillité dans cette ambiance feutrée & chaleureuse. Votre estomac, rassasié, vous remerciera, de même que votre portefeuille ! Un repas complet & savoureux pour 25 $ ou moins. Truc du connaisseur pour économiser : sautez dans votre machine à voyager dans le temps, insérez « 1944 » pour l'année, & ne déboursez plus que 10 cents.

Feb 4, 2024
on Google
5.0

They've been making great chicken for the past 80 years, my go to rotisserie chicken place.

Feb 4, 2024
on Google

Le meilleur poulet BBQ à Montréal depuis bientôt 80 ans! Une valeur sûre, une sauce bbq unique en son genre & un poulet toujours juteux & rôti à la perfection. & que dire des frites! Comme nul part ailleurs. Un goût authentique. & les serveuses qui y sont depuis des années font partie du plaisir de visiter ce restaurant familial !

Jan 24, 2024
on Google
cyberstan1
13 Reviews
3.0

Chalet BBQ is nothing short of an icon in NDG, so talking trash about this establishment would be like insulting the Pope right in the Vatican. No danger of trash talking this place as far as I'm concerned. The chicken is moist & perfect, the fries are EXACTLY the way fries should be & the sauce is simply delicious. UPDATE: After a few years, we finally returned to Chalet BBQ to enjoy some delicious BBQ chicken. Food was just as good as before, but the service has deteriorated considerably. We were 2 couples & one of our friends are handicapped & had a problem with his legs. Even though we arrived late in the evening, with the restaurant 80% empty, the host/manager refused to give us the larger booth so our friend could sit & get up safely, instead telling us he was "...saving the booth for larger parties". Needless to say, no other parties arrived & the booth was left empty, while the 4 of us sat at a small table crowded in the corner. I grew up in NDG & all my friends & I practically lived in this restaurant. What an insulting'homecoming' that was. After being treated like Persona non Grata, we'll do this manager a favor & won't be returning.

Jan 23, 2024
4.0

Simple warm basic food (based on chicken & potato). Good family atmosphere. Lager graft beer. Good place especially during cold winter weather.

Jan 21, 2024
on Google

First time I went & very good food! Waitress super nice.

Jan 21, 2024
on Google

A fixture of the NDG neighbourhood for the 80 years, this restaurant is still going strong serving up some of the best rotisserie chicken. This place has that old school restaurant decor with the vinyl clad booth seats & wood wall panelling. Food was piping hot & delicious - staff are perfectly bilingual. I highly recommend this place for that classic Montréal restaurant experience & top-class rotisserie chicken.

Jan 17, 2024
on Google

Chalet Bar-B-Q exceeded my expectations! The chicken was impeccably cooked, bursting with flavor. The ambiance was delightful, & the service was top-notch. If I could, I'd give it 6 stars on Google Maps. Highly recommended!

Jan 16, 2024
on Google

I have been coming here for more than 40 years as it was a family favorite. The chicken is tender & tasty, the FRIES are the best in Montreal, in my humble opinion. & THE SAUCE. I used to drink what was left when i was young. Not much has changed over the years EXCEPT for the size of the chicken they serve. i felt as if I was eating a baby chicken, the drumstick was so small!! They must have changed supplier. Charge more, but give us a normal size chicken leg, please. I will still go back, but will have to order two legs instead of one...

Jan 15, 2024
on Google