Salle Climatisée stands out for its intimate, cozy atmosphere and warm, attentive service, while offering a constantly evolving menu that highlights seasonal produce and inventive flavor combinations. Dishes are frequently praised for precise execution, from leeks with sunflower seed sauces and a standout beef tartare to halibut, pork with chasseur sauce, and the decadent carrot pudding. The experience at the counter with an open kitchen is described as a dinner and a show, with wine and cocktails that complement the plates. The wine list is thoughtful and the staff are noted for care and knowledge, though the restaurant's small footprint means reservations are essential and the room can be lively or a touch loud. While the price point is often described as high, many feel the value is justified by the quality, and a few visits may not deliver a perfect wow on every dish. Overall, Salle Climatisée is repeatedly described as a gem in Montreal, offering memorable meals, friendly hosts, and a sense of home that brings guests back to explore the ever changing menu.
Our dinner at Salle Climatisée ranks among the most memorable meals we have had. Every course - from the leeks to blueberry dessert with tarragon (& superb dessert wine of undistilled grapes & cognac - wow!) was as inventive as it was delicious. Not one was less than superb! We loved the casual atmosphere, the attention from the owner(s) & chefs, & watching our food being prepared while we ate at the counter. We will be back every time we revisit Montreal!
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My husband & I had such an enjoyable meal here. Brendan & his team were friendly, funny, attentive, & it was clear that they care so much about the food, the wine, & the guest experience. We sat at the bar which was great fun to watch the chefs at work & enjoy the bustling activity of the restaurant.
We shared a number of stellar dishes - leeks with two sunflower dressings, steak tartare, a warm corn dish, bread & butter, halibut from Gaspésie, & sticky carrot pudding. Each dish was delicious, with the halibut being a particular standout. It's so nice that restaurants like this exist - where you can enjoy food that has been prepared with care & served with that same care & attention. We'll be back the next time we're in Montreal!
Wow! We were visiting from the States & I wish I could bring this place back with me. Started with the steak tartare (half order), I so wish I ordered the whole thing. It was fabulous, that's all I can say. My wife ordered Halibut & I ordered half chicken & we split. I was so hopping she would get full so I can more but I think she actually took 60%. Chicken & halibut not easy to get perfect but both shined bright.
Service may have been the best part, highly recommend sitting at the bar & watching chef prepare everything. Dinner & a show, I love Montreal.
Thanks for a great night !
We've been coming to Montreal for 15 years in the summer & have followed several chefs/restaurant managers as they deepen their talents. The current iteration of Brendan's Salle Climatisée achieves one of highest pinnacles of Montreal's special experiences: well-conceived & excellent local fresh & seasonal exquisite bites. I couldn't say a word while eating the poached lobster & the accompanying Hof Kelsten bread, which helped me get every last drop of the sauce. The halibut, green bean salad, & carrot bread pudding brought similar pleasures. A fun atmosphere, convivial staff, & a great wine selection. Can't wait to go back.
This is a divine restaurant. Every dish we got was perfect (the leeks, the halibut, cheese plate, sticky pudding). We sat at the counter & watched the excellent chefs make it look easy. The wine we had was also great (glasses, white). The price is fair. The whole vibe is endearingly laid back & confident. Great time.
Excellent food & service. Menu changes often based on local availability. Pictured here is a snow crab & radish salad, cucumber salad, halibut, & chicken. We will definitely be back. It's a small restaurant so try to book in advance if it's a weekend! The chefs & the servers were great.
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5 stars on everything. The service was fantastic (thanks for the shot of Amaro at the end of the meal, chef!). The food was creative & delicious. The wine choices excellent & the vibe immaculate. Don't leave without trying the pork & the sticky carrot pudding.
Tous les ingrédients d'une soirée agréable étaient réunis : un équipage de bonne compagnie & discret, un menu court & maîtrisé - axé sur les légumes -, une ambiance bon enfant & décontractée au sein d'un décor sobre & tamisé. Une soirée où les succulents plats défilaient (sans toutefois connaître de point d'orgue avec les desserts) : poireaux à la sauce aux graines de tournesol, tartare de boeuf (dont le goût ressemblait exquisement à celui d'un bon hambourgeois), chou brûlé parsemé de cheddar, truite d'une tendreté inouïe, radis vinaigré... Une soirée somme toute peu fertile en événements proprement spectaculaires, mais qui répondait bien à l'impératif de la détente. Nous sommes arrivés un peu avant l'heure d'ouverture, à 16 h 55. Au constat de la porte déverrouillée, j'ai gravi avec hésitation la marche qui menait au plancher principal & j'ai glissé ma tête par le rideau isolant pour demander à l'employé - s'avérant être le serveur de notre soirée - s'il était possible de s'asseoir à l'intérieur. On nous avait attribué une place au bar &, à notre grand plaisir, les tabourets en bois avec leur dossier étaient d'un confort exemplaire. Ma partenaire de table préférant limiter les interactions au restaurant, j'ai contenu mon élan jaseur & curieux habituel &, en deux heures, je crois avoir limité ma production orale à moins de 200 mots, y allant de quelques observations sur le méticuleux travail des chefs auquel nous assistions. Le copieux souper à deux nous sera revenu à tout juste un billet marron par tête, excluant le pourboire. Je laisserai aux photos que j'ai croquées le soin de complémenter ce texte en vous exposant le cachet distinctif de la Salle Climatisée (& aussi chauffée) que j'ai tant apprécié. Voici donc une autre table qui contribue au rayonnement culinaire de la métropole.
