Located on the 8th floor of the William Gray Hotel, Terrasse William Gray is the place to be to soak up the summer season. With a breathtaking view of Place Jacques-Cartier, the St. Lawrence River and Montreal’s Ferris wheel, our terrace offers refreshing summer wines, cocktails, beers and delicious sharing platters. The terrace is heated and equipped with retractable awnings to ensure our guest's comfort during cooler days.
Terrasse William Gray emerges in reviews as a standout Old Port spot with breathtaking views of the city and river, especially from the terrace and the winter bubbles that feel like dining inside a snow globe. The service is consistently praised for being attentive, professional, and friendly, with reservations handled smoothly, drinks served quickly, and staff often making celebrations feel special with thoughtful touches. The food receives high marks for flavor and presentation across a range of dishes, from tartare and duck to seafood and beef, with several standout items and inventive cocktails and wines. The atmosphere spans intimate, cosy dome settings to vibrant rooftop vibes, and the views are repeatedly described as spectacular. The winter domes, heaters and blankets add comfort for cold seasons, while guests note the terrace is ideal for brunch, dates and gatherings. While some dishes can be a touch salty or portions feel small for the price, the overall experience combines great food, excellent service and a remarkable panorama that invites a return visit.
What a beautiful experience me & my gals enjoyed today . Delicious brunch menu, the dome setting so magical & the impeccable service from our waiter David was amazing! Thank you WG staff. This experience is a must ✨
Excellente expérience Brunch dans le dôme, tout était parfait. Nous avons adoré l'ambiance intime, la vue, la nourriture & l'excellent service de Clément qui était très sympathique & souriant. Nous recommandons fortement !
La Terrasse William Gray delivered a truly magical holiday brunch experience. Dining under the winter dome with clear blue skies & a breathtaking view over Old Montréal felt incredibly special… One of those rare, perfect winter days.
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The brunch was outstanding from start to finish, with delicious food, excellent service, & the unforgettable espresso martini tree adding a fun & festive touch. The atmosphere was cozy yet elegant, making it the perfect place to gather & linger.
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Spending quality time with amazing company in such a beautiful setting during the holiday season made this experience even more memorable. An absolute treat, & a spot I would happily return to again & again.
The cocktails are not bad & the terrace is very nice, but the café is really only good for brunch & the brunch itself is very mediocre. I found it all very average.
Je suis allée au brunch de la Terrasse William Gray avec mon amie pour célébrer mon anniversaire & tout était merveilleux. Le service était parfait. Le busboy (commis débarrasseur) Jonathan était très attentionné & poli & le serveur David était très gentil & drôle. En plus de la vue éblouissante sur le vieux port, la nourriture était incroyable. Nous avons pris les Chicken & wafles & les oeufs bénédictines au homard. Je recommande fortement. Vous allez passer un moment inoubliable !
Sep 27, 2025
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Terrasse William Gray is easily one of the best dining spots in Old Port. The views are spectacular, the food is exceptional, & the service is truly outstanding. We'd been wanting to visit for quite some time, & I couldn't have picked a better day to finally go.
Since weekends are reserved for brunch, we enjoyed a delicious meal of chicken & waffles & a lobster benedict-both prepared perfectly. The drink selection was great as well, but what really stood out was the service.
We were looked after by David, who went above & beyond to make sure our experience was memorable. It's a special place where you feel genuinely welcomed, & I'm already looking forward to my next visit.
Brunch in winter season in a heated dome was a cool experience.
Food quality was good , service was excellent! Highly recommended! Should be booked by OpenTable app or emailing the restaurant. Another time I tried Beef Benedict which was also super tasty!
Service was great. I was looking for vegetarian options & they listened & catered to it beautifully. I was happy with the meal options We were there for 3 course brunch inside the dome & having the dome for ourselves was amazing Fruits were so fresh & loved the sweet potato pancakes
We had a great experience! We went for the brunch experience in a dome on the patio. Our server Kevin was the sweetest. He took the time to answer all our questions & suggested some good options. He made this whole experience even better! Great experience & would recommend for any special event.
I went to the winter brunch in a dome. It is so overrated please save your money & go somewhere else. For 65$ plus tax your coffee isn't even included & the food is not even that good… yes the domes are "cool" but that's about it, maybe at night it has a better ambience. I'd rather go to another brunch place in old Montreal to be honest.
Really nice spot to begin your day in the Old Port. Brunch menu is pretty good. Food came out fresh & hot. Drinks were nice as well. The service was really slow but nice enough. What's really the selling point are the views.
Elizabeth was an amazing server & this was the best place to celebrate a birthday brunch. The food was phenomenal, service was just on point. The atmosphere was great except for the yellow jackets that were disturbing us toward the end of our brunch. Other than that, basically was a 5 star experience.
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Superbe terrasse, superbe vue. Je suis allé brunch un samedi matin pour un anniversaire. C'étais bon, mais pas « oh my god ». La tartinade d'avocat était ok, le plat hashbrown n'est pas un hashbrown mais un gratin dauphinois. Je recommande le chichen'n'waffle & les benedictines.
We came here for the brunch & the view & we were very satisfied by both. We ordered the chicken with waffles & the chorizo with poached eggs, along with with a cappuccino & latte. The food & coffee was delicious & the service was excellent
While the location & views at William Gray in Montreal's Old Port are undeniably stunning, my recent visit for brunch left me somewhat disappointed. As a group of four, we were informed that only the brunch menu was available until 4pm on weekends, which was a bit of a letdown as we were hoping for a lunch experience on the terrace. The steak & eggs I ordered turned out to be quite average, with the steak lacking seasoning. However, the rest of the dishes were enjoyable. The service was attentive & the staff were friendly. Overall, my experience was good, but the lackluster food quality & limited menu options for weekend lunches may deter me from returning specifically for brunch.
