Brasserie 701

We had a very good breakfast, with fair prices considering it’s located inside the Place d’Armes Hotel and right in front of Notre Dame. We ordered avocado toast, forest omelette, and chicken waffle, all were enjoyable. The service was good, although they were short-staffed during our visit, which was noticeable. The bar is very high in Montreal, so I save a 5-star rating for truly exceptional experiences.

We had a great time at the Christmas brunch buffet, and our waitress Melissa was a darling! Our party of six was comfortably seated in the corner, and we each enjoyed the food that appealed to us. The ooey gooey chocolatey marshamallowy cookie was especially tasty!

I decided to have some lunch at this french restaurant in Montreal and I was blewn away by the freshness and flavor of the food! The service here was great. I chose bar seating as I was for one, because of this I had a chance to interact with a few of the service team and they were able to help me decide what to try on the menu! They were also very friendly, accommodating and relatable! This was my first time having beef tartar and let me tell you, I'm so glad I tried it here and not anywhere else! The flavors of the tartar were elegant but bold and blended together so smoothly in every bite. If your having any thoughts about trying the beef tartar, I recommend!

Had an amazing brunch at Brasserie 701 today! I ordered the chicken & waffles and it was absolutely delicious. My friends got the vegetarian benedicts, the forest omelette, and the bacon omelette — and everyone loved their dishes. Not a single miss! Our server, Elodie, was super friendly and really made the experience even better. The atmosphere is beautiful and very classy. Definitely in my top 10 brunch spots in Montreal. Highly recommend! 🙌🥞🍗✨

I really loved the experience. We had a private event, and Melissa was amazing. She took all the orders accurately, was easy to talk to, and very patient throughout. The food was great, though it arrived a bit cold, and I wish it had been warmer.

Stepping into this establishment was nothing short of AMAZING! The French architecture of the building and surrounding areas was mind blowing. From the food to the decor and inside aesthetics, this is an absolute brunch experience you don’t want to miss when visiting Montreal. Our waitress Melissa was such a warm soul with a pleasant attitude and just an overall zest for life… she made our dining experience incredible! Kudos to her and the entire wait staff. My husband really enjoyed his birthday brunch!

Been here a few times but it was my first dinner. The Niçoise salad was surprisingly pretty good. I told my daughter they had a really good beef tartare(had it for lunch last fall) but we were disappointed it was a little chewy and the potion smaller. However the sea bass with the leeks & purée were well prepared and delicious. Sealed the meal with a crème brûlée which was good!

Our server Melissa was amazing and made our brunch so special. She really went out of her way to ensure we enjoyed our experience. And the food was incredible. She is by far the best server we have had since moving to Montreal 6 years ago.

The waitress was very friendly and professional. The restaurant was nicely decorated and elegant. We started with charcuterie board and ended with sampling of desserts. The steak was juicy and of the fries were crispy of the steak and fries. The chicken was fresh and creamy. The duck was delicious

We enjoyed Brasserie 701! Just went for lunch, the portions were large and well made, and the restaurant is really open and bright inside, I'd definitely go back!

The food was amazing! The wait staff was attentive and for the quality of the food and ambiance it was affordable. We would go back next time we are in Montreal.

Brasserie 701 was my restaurant of choice for my Christmas morning brunch! It did not disappoint! My server Tristan went above and beyond- he was incredibly busy but still made time to offer a few suggestions around Montreal "from a local". I really appreciated this banter as he gave me tips and tricks and insider info on the places I was already planning to visit. Once a year I award a server 100% tip for being incredible, and Tristan was my 2024 recipient! Thank you so much! The buffet was officially supposed to begin at 10am. I was seated around 950 and everyone was floundering about setting up the buffet. It seemed like nobody was in charge and everybody was unsure of their role. I didn't even get water or a Bonjour until about 1020! But it was smooth sailing from then on out! There was a hot table with beef bourginon, eggs Benedict and salmon. The cold table featured different salads- classic Caesar, beet salad and quinoa salad. The dessert table was far off on the side and I'm not sure many people even saw it (I was sitting across from it). The sunshine hits in the most lovely way through the windows of Brasserie 701. It's perfect for taking photos! The building is beautiful from the outside as well! It's right down the street from Notre Dame basilica. Thank you for the loveliest way to spend Christmas morning!

Brasserie 701 located in an historic building with cathedral ceilings and chandeliers. So historic that they used a heavy crane to lift window washing platforms besides the building. White tablecloths, wine glasses, water glasses, cloth napkins, the works. Wife had the CAN29$ 2 course lunch special of onion soup and pan seared seabass. The onion soup had onions, gruyere cheese, red wine, maple syrup and beef broth. Could definitely taste the sweetness of the maple syrup. The serving size of the seabass was large, at least 7 ounces. Unusual in that it came with artichokes. I had the CAN35$ 3 course lunch special of house salad with homemade vinaigrette and Parisian gnocchi with lamb. The house salad had carrots and raw onions besides lettuce, covered with a thick creamy vinaigrette sauce, not too sweet, but just right. The Parisian gnocchi came with garlic, pearl onions, peas covered with a rich sauce, and delicious pieces of lamb. For dessert had the chocolate mousse with bits of raspberry and blackberry. Of course, wife wanted half. Was looking for the gnocchi with drunken noodles, but those reviews were from 2016. You know you're dining someplace special when the restaurant has its own logo on the dishware.

I came here for a weekday dinner and the restaurant was almost full when I arrived. I got lucky that I had a reservation. It's located perfectly within walking distance from both Notre Dame and old port. I really liked the vibe; many groups were enjoying their food, drinks or dessert. The staff are helpful and friendly. I originally came in for an appetizer, but the dessert menu was so attractive that I decided to go with appetizer and dessert. I got lucky that they weren't out of escargot. So I tried "Escargot in Parsley Sauce" after my complementary bread and butter. I really like the combination of parsley sauce with olives and puff pastry. I also enjoyed "Rocher Praliné" for my dessert. I'm happy I hadn't had my main course as it is very rich.

Everything -food -service - ambiance was awesome. Although I forgot to take a picture of the onion soup -hands down the best I had in quite a while. A taste of wine cooked in a light broth with crunchy cheese on top perfected it. The fillet mignon was as expected -not the best but certainly good. The bouillabaisse was fantastic. They did not have mussels so they substituted extra shrimps. The broth was rich and the cod was butter soft. The service was excellent.

Fantastically friendly staff. Great ambiance. Great location. Do not expect fast service so leave enough time! We kept it simple tonight... Steak Frites all around. The flank steak had a nice flavor. The butter topping was a perfect compliment to it. Fries were natural cut. Decent size serving. Desert was Saint Honore. Tres bien! A great dish for fans of vanilla! Right next to the Basilica so great place to grab breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks when visiting.

The food and service were fantastic. All of our meals(3 of us) were unique and tasty!! Nothing was left on the plates!!

We were seated at 1:00 on a windy and rainy Saturday afternoon. Honestly, we were a bit anxious because they were serving brunch, and we had already eaten breakfast four hours earlier. The final choice came down to a burger or croque monsieur. Since it's a brasserie, we opted for the croque monsieur and were pleasantly surprised with their take on this classic! Food was great, service was great and the atmosphere was upbeat for a gloomy Saturday. Two paws up from TravlDog!

Brunch was delish. We got the chicken and waffles and some drinks. Pretty content with it.

The food is not anything incredible, but oh my god the service. Kenny, our waiter, was the perfect combination of attentive, respectful, friendly, and funny. He gave me feedback on my terrible French and affectionately joked with me when he said something I didn't understand. "I got you with that one, huh." My steak frites was disappointing compared to the same meal I had last year, both in terms of size and flavor. And the martinis were pretty small. But the dessert was delicious and the duck pâte in the charcuterie was out of this world. If you're going for the food, you may be disappointed. But the service more than makes up for it, and the high ceilings, beautiful plasterwork, views of Old Montreal, and fun, irreverent design touches really do add to your enjoyment. I felt relaxed and taken care of--which is the perfect feeling after a day of travel. ... and Kenny kicks ass.

We missed brunch by 5min so they immediately changed to their lunch menu unfortunately. So we only ordered lighter appetizers. The smoked salmon was fresh, it was served with mini pancakes that were slightly dry. The tartare was solid, it came with lots of fries and chips. I enjoyed the burrata, it's creamy and brings moisture to the salad. The interior design is very modern and clean! So I think I would've enjoyed it more with brunch food.

This restaurant is right across from the church of Notre Dame. We came here for dinner one night. It is located in the hotel de armas. The lighting in the restaurant was by dry cozy and romantic. It wasn't loud and you can have a conversation comfortably. We had a nice time. We ordered the bread as an appetizer and I got a Ma Dulcinee cocktail. For dinner I ordered the filet mignon and a parsnip soup. The filet mignon was one of the best I have had! The parsnip soup was full of flavor and nice and smooth. The mashed potatoes were also good and soaked in the juices from the steak. We had a great experience and I would recommend this place to you! The staff was attentive and checked in periodically.

This restaurant was able to seat us with last minute reservations for 8 people via open table. Located in Old Montréal, Brasserie 701 was a good place for nice dinner. The restaurant has somewhat of a fancy high end bar atmosphere in the Hotel Place d'Armes. Our waiter was pretty attentive to us; however the food took a little while for it to come (probably 45 minutes or so after we ordered). The flank steak was the dish I ordered with regular fries instead of sweet potato fries. The steak overall I thought was pretty flavorful and tender; there were some chewier pieces/fatty pieces but overall was cooked well. The fries were good with the aioli sauce that came with it. I did try some of the duck confit from another person and the duck was pretty tender and would recommend trying!

Good and service was amazing. We started with the cheese platter. I got the filet which was cooked perfectly. My husband got the bouillabaisse which he enjoyed greatly. Would definitely recommend!

Wow the food was excellent. Perfect portions great prices. We started with oysters so smooth and tasty. The bouillabaisse was packed with seafood and oh so delicious. Lamp chops were rich and cooked just right, veggies complementing it perfectly. Matilde was one of the best servers we've ever. She was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. We will return!

RUN, fast. Do not eat here. This is an expensive restaurant with low quality service. Nearly every staff member was confused, including the manager and they just could not get anything right. The drinks were not great. They can't serve alcohol outside bc their license expired. They don't have enough wait staff to take care of tables. Takes forever to get a check and food. We ordered a simple cheese plate and while the cheese was good, I'd expect a nice restaurant to tel us what type of cheeses we're eating at minimum. It's typical for them to tell you about the origin as well. Overall, the $$ you pay at this brasserie is NOT worth it. Everyone was very nice but I felt like I was watching Gordon Ramsey's kitchen nightmares. This place needs to shut down and get their act together.

It took an eternity to eat here. It took forever to order and another forever to receive the food. I filled up on bread because it took so long and when my food finally arrived I wasn't much in the mood to eat. I ordered a burger with gouda cheese, bacon and arugula and it looked good. The flavor profile didn't work for me. I ordered the French Fries to go along with it and they was served room temperature so they must have been sitting there for a while. The personnel were polite and this looked like a nice smallish-restaurant but the service was too slow and the food wasn't great. Two stars!

Came here for an anniversary dinner during our trip to Montreal. We ordered: pork paté, seared duck, squid ink lobster risotto, lime cheesecake, an Aperol spritz, and a unique cilantro cocktail! FOOD REVIEW PORK PATÉ- 4.5/5 - This was my first time having pâté. It was served in a cut out slice of bread , a mushroom jelly, mustard, and veggies. I don't believe pâté is particularly my cup of tea, but I did enjoy this one! SEARED DUCK - 5/5 - The duck was seared to perfection! Juicy, tender, perfect amount of chew. It came paired with a saffron cream polenta and honey carrots. The red wine sauce was the perfect pairing. Definitely give this dish a try. SQUID INK LOBSTER RISOTTO - 5/5 - This risotto was one of the best I've had! I typically go for mushroom risotto, but I really enjoyed the seafood flavour of this dish. It came with a whole lobster tail and four separate pieces of calamari. Nicely plated and tasted absolutely delicious. LIME CHEESECAKE - 5/5 - Paired with fresh fruit, mango and passion fruit coulis, you can't go wrong with this cake. Perfect way to end the meal. The lime cheesecake had just the right amount of sweetness. DRINK REVIEW SAINCILANTRO - 4/5 - Cilantro in a cocktail? Who would have thought haha... it sounded unique and was recommended to us by our server so we gave it a try. It tasted okay to me as I am genuinely not a fan of cilantro or coriander. I give it 4 stars for the uniqueness! APEROL SPRITZ - 5/5 - I wanted something sweet to start off my dinner and I also never had Aperol before. Tasted great, 10/10! ATMOSPHERE Located just a few steps from Notre Dame, this is the perfect location in Old Montreal. Ensuring everyone was safe during these times, they had clear panels between every table. The interior gave a cozy vibe and it was nicely decorated. There is a bar as well and enough tables for a busy night. The exterior is honestly the perfect place to grab a pre or post dinner picture with your dining companions. Love the city and the overall feel of the restaurant! MENU A screenshot of some of their main courses. As you can see they have a nice variety and whatever you choose, your tastebuds will be satisfied! The price point is pretty fair because the quality of the food is very good. They have a lot to choose from for their appetizers, main course, and desserts. Take a look at their Instagram page and website for more details.

So happy we found this place! It was right under our hotel so we decided to give them a try. Their outdoor seating is lovely, very spacious and you get a nice view of old Montreal. The staff is very friendly and happy to be back in business post covid. They really follow safety protocols and keep all their areas sanitized and cleaned. We started with a bottle of Italian rosé and it was perfectly chilled and refreshing. We both had the bacon burgers and oh my goodness, so tasty and full of flavor. We loved this place so much that we came back for breakfast the next day. Breakfast was AMAZING. Huge portions, bottomless mimosas and great food. The chicken and waffles were so authentic and perfect. I just LOVE this place and can't wait to be back!

Our family had a lovely dinner here -- the food was good though it was the waiter who served the food which made it memorable. He was bilingual and had a good sense of humor in both. We ordered the charcuterie to start and then had the squid ink seafood risotto, steak, and salmon. The steak was soft and the risotto had a lobster tail and squid. For dessert, one of had the lime cheesecake! It was a warm night, and we sat taking in the scene from the outside patio.

Food ok, but not great. Service was severely challenged. We got (and finished) our apps before our drinks arrived and waited over an hour between apps and mains. Never going back.

Incredible weather allowed us to enjoy the outside seating on a warm October evening! Tasty salmon. Gentle breezes. Lovely!

Nice ambience, service was good. Food was mediocre and underwhelming. Had the dozen oysters and the foie gras as appetizers and duck breast, lobster risotto, salmon and the burger. Risotto was decent but the rest were meh.

The food was very good. We got the cheese appetizer, steak frites, gnocchi. Everything was very good. This was probably one of the best steaks I've had. Service was great. Our server was very attentive. Interior is very nice. I highly recommend it here.

My husband and I absolutely loved our experience at Brasserie 701. The ambiance was perfect - absolutely lovely building and decor, perfectly low warm lighting without being dim, and a non overpowering volume of music and nearby chatter. Our food and drinks were excellent. My husband had navarin of lamb and I had beef bourguignon, which was a special that evening. Both dishes were cooked to perfection and we rounded it out with crème brûlée for dessert, which was the best I've ever had. I was doing a happy-food-dance all evening. In addition, our service was impeccable. Gavin was attentive without being overbearing, genuinely kind and welcoming, engaging and funny, and took the time at the end of the evening to share recommendations for other restaurants and experiences to try while in Montreal. Overall, we cannot say enough good things about Brasserie 701 and will absolutely be back on our next visit to Montreal!

Sharing the same square with the famous Norte Dame Church, this Brasserie is a popular restaurant for both locals and tourists. Since this is highly recommended by TripAdvisor, we had our first meal here after landing in Montreal. The restaurant definitely has good vibes with both rooftop and outdoor dining where you can enjoy a very beautiful views of Norte Dame church and La Grande Port ( Ferris Wheel). This is also a popular venue for wedding banquets. We witnessed one while dining here. The restaurant has very strict Covid measures. We had to show our vaccination QR code and our negative test results before allowed to enter the restaurant. Menu is on QR code only, no touch. The menu was populated with very good French dishes. Since we are in a French restaurant, we chose escargot for our appetizer. The escargot was tasty with pesto sauce but the size of the escargots were very small. I think we had better ones at Meet in Paris back in Culvert City. Other dishes were not too bad. While the wild mushroom raviolis were excellent, the rosemary steak was mediocre. The beef was kind of tough to chew on. True to its French root, the dessert was outstanding. We had a creme brûlée for sharing and we just totally enjoyed it. This desert was the highlight of the evening! After dinner, we just strolled along the nice old Montréal streets to immersed ourselves in the beautiful architectures of this historical city.

I give this place a 5 star! I have been in many places around the world, high end restaurants. in Poland , France , Italy , NY and so on.... Ahmed was behind the bar! he recommend me the Beef Tar Tar..... I was blown away as he said this beef is top notch. I'm from Pennsylvania now and here on business and I'm blown away by the kindness of the staff at this establishment! try the Beef Tar Tar folks. Maciej

I first came here as a solo traveler during my conference and then came again to the rooftop terrasse with friends due to the excellent service, incredible ambiance, and delicious drinks and food! The duck confit, sparkling Quebec rose wine, and crème brûlée I had at brasserie 701 were amazing and the best meal I had in Quebec. The crème brûlée had an amazing crackle and was made so well that I would have had seconds if I had room. The duck confit was some of the best duck I've had. Above all, the service especially stood out to me and would make me return no matter what! My servers Valentine and Tristan were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and went out of their way to make my dinner memorable. Valentine and Tristan were both attentive, recommended excellent drinks and meals, and made me feel welcome and among friends despite being in a new city. I would highly recommend visiting brasserie 701- you won't find better service or food anywhere!

Located in MontrealThis restaurant is a take on French brasserie classics. We visited this restaurant for dinner and loved their lively ambience. For our appetizers we enjoyed both our choices. The Oysters Rockefeller came with leek fondue, creamy cheddar sauce and fresh herbs. We found that the size was quite small and so wasn't really filling, but overall was quite tasty. The Beef Tartar was our favourite out of the two, it came with Parmesan, parsley, avocado, shallots, truffle oil, and caviar mustard. We loved the caviar mustard for the Tartar and the use of avocado. For our mains, we found them a little disappointing. The 701 Burger was an AAA beef burger that had Guiness cheese, sautéed mushrooms, arugula, bacon, pickles, paprika, and maple syrup mayonnaise. We found the burger to be average and typical. The Grilled Organic Salmon came with grilled asparagus, cauliflower fritters, crispy kale leaves, and hazelnut sauce with white wine. To be honest, this dish was fairly bland and we didn't enjoy anything about it. The cauliflower fritters were oily and tasteless, and the hazelnut sauce just wasn't hitting for us. To finish off our meals, we were recommended their Baba Au Grand Marnier from our server which was Grand Marnier syrup soaked cake, Chantilly cream, and seasonal fruits. The dessert was mediocre, we found the soaked cake soggy and the cream too sweet. We would recommend this restaurant for drinks and appetizers only. 7/10

Great food & wine. Definitely don't trust their pours tho... we were definitely shorted with the "larger glass" of wine. Dessert is a must. Nice ambiance. Clean restroom. Kind staff. Not too busy.

This place was delicious. Our waiter was very attentive and SUPER friendly. I ordered onion soup and steak frites and my boyfriend got bone marrow and escargot and then the rack of lamb. Every single meal was delicious. The place was stunning and played nice music. Would definitely go back!

It's hip, buzzing, and on a hot corner. Upscale decor and a visible fashionable crowd. There to impress and be seen, a corner from the Basilica. Hoping for the puttanesca, but it was brunch hour. Fun to hang out, people watching for sure. Food? 40 minutes after finally ordering, nary a note from the waitstaff; flagged one who got ours to come over finally, and announce that Sorry the Kitchen is backed up. Bread, anything, hungerrrr--think JoelGreyInCabaret-- sorry we have none. How about a mimosa. The food was good, certainly. But we ate it in seconds at that point. The waiters, it's a gig, The chef's management that day? Shabby. Tone is set from the top. And does leave a lingering taste-- despite the tasty and tres cher burger.

All I can think of is a blind date: *It looks good. *Smells good *And he looks like he has a lot of potential. *But damn it... once you get to know that person... Disappointment. Disappointment. Disappointment all over again. *I'm sure he means well- but he hasn't realized, that his delivery, just leaves a bad taste in your mouth! *Will I go out with him all over again....No! Translation? 1. Elegant. 2. Nice Brunch menu. 3 We waited for 25-30 minutes for our food. 4. Our waiter was MIA- nor did he make any connection with us. 5. Saw a cute little waitress and said to her to get our waiter and our check. 6. Which he still didn't bring. 7. Not worth the wait and inattentive service. 8. Not returning the next time I'm in Montréal.

food was impeccable and service was amazing and the ambiance was absolutely incredible. it was beautiful while still an intimate setting especially with the light fixtures. i ordered the escargot and come marrow, the foie gras, and the oyster Rockefeller, all in which i highly recommend. 10/10 will go again!!

This is my first one-star review ever, but I truly don't think it'd be fair to give it a higher star rating. Granted, I visited during the Grand Prix weekend, so I acknowledge that it was undoubtedly much more crowded than usual. However, I don't recall a comparably bad dining experience in the past few years, regardless of circumstances. The service: servers were rushed and seemed totally overwhelmed. What that translated into was a 30 minute wait for someone to visit our table for drink orders, only to have them return not once but TWICE to confirm our drink orders, only to wait a long time to get our drinks (which were overpriced and underwhelming), only to wait another 30 minutes to place our food orders and then over an hour to actually get our food. I understand it's not their fault, but it was ridiculous, and the quality of the food just made it worse. People at multiple tables got up and left because the wait times were absolutely absurd. The atmosphere: Gorgeous hotel setting, I'll give them that for sure. However, the bathrooms were a disaster and missing toilet paper in all stalls and paper towels and had water all over the place. It was just bad. The food: Honestly, if everything else was the same but the food was good, it would have been an okay night. I would have been willing to overlook the rest and chalk it up to a busy night on a busy weekend. However, the food was a total joke. The bread in the bread basket was legitimately bad--like tough to chew and tasted stale. We spent $25 on a cheese plate that was legitimately 4 very thin slices of cheese, a few pieces of very thin half-grilled bread, a handful of nuts and a few dabs of what tasted like Smuckers jam. It was a joke and the fact that it was the best part of the meal speaks volumes. Not a single one of us liked our meals or finished more than half at most. My brother-in-law ordered a meat dish with polenta, which was brought out after more than an hour of waiting. He quickly realized the polenta was cold. Like, inedibly so. The waitress apologized and went to get him a new dish, and again, the polenta was cold and inedible. My salmon came out soon after, and after a few bites, I realized that the middle was raw. I am currently pregnant and was alarmed to discover that and shared it with my husband to confirm that I wasn't crazy. Nope, definitely raw fish and a health hazard, especially for me. Again the waitress apologized and I waited almost 30 minutes for more fish to come out. By the time I got my food, I wasn't even hungry anymore, and we were all pushing 3 hours and losing steam. We asked for the check and the waitress said a free crème brûlée was coming out, which we declined. The management made no additional effort to address our displeasure, and we saw multiple such free desserts being delivered to nearby tables with apologies, so clearly we weren't the only ones having a crappy meal. I was incredibly disappointed by the meal and by management's empty attempt at resolving things--none of us wanted to share a $9 dessert after dropping $300 on a joke of a dinner. Suffice to say that we won't return, and while I do truly feel for the waitstaff put in an impossible situation, for the prices they charged, I felt that our dining experience was more or less inexcusable.

Never thought it is so close to the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, we had lunch here and had good time and delicious food! The service is very good too ! Very modern design, the vibe is clean and elegant! Nice restaurant!

An incredibly chic restaurant that is extremely popular with the ladies. Food was delicious and the atmosphere was buzzing and lively due to the restaurant being completely packed for brunch. Highly recommended to bring your group of friends for a good time and bottomless mimosas.

Average food with below average service - plenty of better options in the neighborhood. Wait times are long and the price doesn't match the quality.

I was looking for a place for a birthday dinner for my friend and was recommended to Brasserie 701 and specifically for the rooftop terrasse which I thought was what I had reserved for , but when we got there the hostess ( she was super nice), had informed us that if we wanted to go up we had to go on another waiting list which was not written anywhere on the site ( Brasserie /Open table) so that was deceiving but we settled with the outdoor seating by the road. Food was good, but the desserts were better ( thank you to our waiter who brought out my friend's dessert with the sparkler). Overall decent experience , might return to try the brunch . Ps. The covid protocol in this restaurant is great !

Came here for my best friends birthday brunch. Reservations were pretty easy to make online. It was a chillier day so it wasn't really necessary but normally on sunny days I feel like they are busy. I had ab Eggs Benedict and instead of the meat that came with it I asked for a veggie and they gave me asparagus sliced. Which was AMAZING because it was so easy to cut and eat. We ordered a couple bottles of bubbles for mimosa. They come with fresh juice and you can even get fresh raspberries pure. Very decently priced. The staff was very pleasant and attentive. If you are afraid of bees make sure you sit away from the plants. We sat in the corner and there was six just chilling in our life as we were beside the plants in the corner. No big deal but one of our friends wasn't overly thrilled. The tables and chairs are comfortable and you have a pretty view of the church.

Absolutely beautiful setting. Unfortunately the service was very slow and the food was underwhelimng.

The ambiance is 5 stars. The waiter excellent- I complained the white wine was hot so he opened a new bottle for me. Well appreciated. That is the good news. The bad news is that the food is mediocre. The salmon tartare was even missing the capers. The fries are nothing to write home about. Disappointing. Maybe I'm getting too old and have had many really good meals to compare theirs to......

Phenomal mimosas. Our waiter Charles gave us amazing service as well. Highly recommend. Food was amazing as well.

Our first Happening Gourmand outing this year of 2018. Brasserie 701 was always on my try list for brunch. Somehow, my time never works out. Here we are for a dinner. When I arrived I was greeted by a friendliest hostess. She took our jacket and inserted them in the closet. When we went in, I was mesmerized by the decor of this beautiful restaurant. We are seated at a nice table. We were super excited to order from the menu of the happening gourmand. Our waiter Fred was very amiable. and helpful. As my entree I got Sweet potato soup; oh my God it was wonderful. It was very creamy But light. It was really really delicious. As my main course, I got cod fish with delicious creamiest mashed potato. The fish was perfectly cooked. Then for dessert we got white cake with orange. Another beautiful and succulent creation. I was impressed by the service, the restaurant, the food, the decor and the ambience. I can't wait to come back again.

Okay, look. Me, personally, I would give this place 4.5 stars. But my group of 12ish friends were NOT feeling it at all. Where shall we start? The place is beautiful, super chic and modern. But, we are a little late and the first thing they tell us is that our table can only be sat for 2 hours. Okay, fine. So we are ready to order and the waitress could not be found. We finally order. Some friends do the bottomless mimosa and complain for the whole brunch about how their refills don't come fast enough (which I agree with). The food comes out. Just get what I had. The two eggs. It's like the cheapest option and so perfect. I had eggs, mustard caviar, hummus, toast, beans (so freaking good!), Canadian bacon, sausage. I was so full and it was so good. My friends got Benedicts, chicken and waffles. And they had so many issues with hollandaise sauce and other sauces missing. It was a mess. The manager came out with a round of shots for us, but I think by that time everyone was already over it. I just think they couldn't handle a group our size. But. The food--at least my food was sooooo good.

We went in briefly for cocktails. I loved the atmosphere. The cocktails were great. Staff were attentive and friendly, even though we were between lunch and dinner service.

Our last night in Montreal ended on a high note because of our dinner here. Everything we ordered was spectacular and artfully presented. The bonus is we were sat diagonal from the Notre Dame Basilica which was decorated in lots of pretty Christmas lights. The ambiance inside the restaurant was cozy, romantic, and classy. Indoor and outdoor was just complete eye candy that night with fresh snow on the ground. What we ordered: 6 New Brunswick oysters on the half shell (A) - Crisp, fresh, and briny. Could be larger in size MILLE-FEUILLE DE LÉGUMES GRILLÉES (A+) - Surprisingly inventive dish with the Mille-Feuille on top to soak all the vegetable sauce 6 ESCARGOTS EN COQUILLE (A) - It's very difficult to find this particular dish in Quebec for some odd reason. I think the labor of stuffing the snails inside the shells take time but the interactive experience is what makes this dish so worth the hassle if you're not refined in picking the snail with those metal tongs. I've not mastered the technique but I did not use my hands this time! I powered through and got them all out without flinging one to our next door neighbor! Flavors were good but the snail could be more tender. FOIE GRAS DU QUÉBEC MI-CUIT (A+) - We had a lot of Foie Gras in our lifetime and this was comparable to the ones we had in France and Prague. Buttery and smooth without the iron aftertaste makes this dish stand out RAVIOLIS FARCIS AUX CHAMPIGNONS (A+) - It's all about the sauce and texture! The sauce was addictive and the pasta cooked to perfection. This dish was so good we licked everything off our plate. Our neighbor saw that we cleaned this plate up and ordered a dish for themselves too! Lol they ending up liking it as much as we did and ordered another! That's how good this pasta is. It looks simple but packs a flavorful punch! PARIS-BREST BRASSERIE 701 (A+) - We rarely order dessert because we are always full but since everything we had up to that point was so amazing we had to see what their dessert would taste like. This is their signature dessert and it blew us away. We made room for this baby and may I say the cream puffs were so delectable and not overly sweet with the hazelnut cream. Still dreaming about this... Hope the menu doesn't change too much as I will definitely be back on my next flight into Montreal JUST for this restaurant. Parking is free after 9pm on Thurs and there is some paid street parking in front of the Basilica.