Le Mont Royal

Nice location and stylish decor. The place is advertised as a restaurant, but was much more like a bar on Friday at 7pm. The host/bouncer asked for IDs when we entered, we had made a reservation – but it didn’t seem to matter. We were escorted to our high top table, but didn’t seem to have a server – it took a while for the bartender to bring us our menus and water. There seemed to be a bit of confusion on who would attend to our table between the friendly bartenders. The cocktails were decent. The food wasn’t as good. We got the smoked trout dip and bone marrow for appetizers, both were pretty small and bit disappointing in terms of taste – and bread-heavy. The menu has less items than before, the main course options were steak, burger, or a sandwich. The steak was small but tasty with a slab of herbed butter, and the fries that came with it were decent. The sandwich and accompanying salad were quite salty. With such few options, the dishes could be more polished. The check had an automatic 20% gratuity for 2 people, which didn’t quite match the service – and the food quality didn’t match the price point. The music is also quite loud, and made conversation challenging. Le Mont Royal seems great as a bar and I would go for its happy hour. But as a restaurant for a nice dinner, it didn’t meet expectations and could perhaps be marketed more accurately.

There is a rumor they have the best custom Hi-Fi sound system in DC. And if there isn't a rumor saying that, I'm starting one now. DJs playing and eclectic mix of funk, jazz, and disco and more on vinyl ever night of the week. Great staff, food, cocktails, and music make Le Mont Royal a must on your list of places to check out.

The dinner menu turned out different from what was on their website. They dropped quite a few things I was craving for (French onion soup, ratatouille, duck, etc). They include a 20% service but don’t wait tables. You place your order at a bar. They also give you water in a shot glass that they won’t refill until you ask. This place is great for partying and happy hours but not for fine dining experience. It should be called a bar, not a restaurant.

We were just coming for a drink based on it being described as a vinyl spinning disco. It was so much more than that! Bracey killed it on the ones and twos and with his personality. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

We really enjoyed this place. They had a good drink selection. Service was great. They hid the tip as a service charge on the bill. I saw it was added for "my convenience" on the menu, so I checked to make sure it was on there. Otherwise, nice location. I would definitely recommend this place.

I’m already planning my return to Le Mont Royal to partake in their amazing happy hour. This was the first time that I visited this establishment and I basically tried a little bit of everything from the menu. Between the good vibes coming from the turntable to the great service being provided by Bracey, Justin and Ryan, I couldn’t have asked for a better first impression. This has officially been minted as one of my all time fav happy hour spots!

Family was craving french onion soup, poutines and steak frites. Saw on their website their brunch menu had all those items. Drove 30 min on cold Jan day to get there. Place was empty but they sat us in the back which was frEEEzing. Went to bathroom to wash hands, no hot water. Coldest tap water I ever felt, could not feel my fingers. Went back to freezing table and said screw that and asked to be seated at front as tables were empty. New table area was warmer but table was clearly dirty but waitress put place settings and water on dirty table so we asked her to clean it. To top it off, their brunch menu was completely different from what was on their website for brunch, did not have any of the items we were craving. Complete waste of time, so WE WALKED OUT

I arrived early with my group and we were happy we got there just in time. Throughout the night there was a line of almost 100+ people waiting to get in. I almost felt like the build out and ambiance was so good it took away from the food. It boasts high tops, booths, traditional/date tables, and even a pool table. It’s a place where everyone can go on any occasion. As for the food, I would never even talk about this food in the same realm as your local bars “really good burger.” This is a place you go to celebrate or enjoy the night. The food is strong enough to exist on its own and pays homage to Canadian classics all while staying true to the chefs vision. Fluke tartare, elk shoulder, and bone marrow with escargot do not scream “meh” to me in any way, shape, or form. It’s a phenomenal place and I will be adding it to my DC restaurant rotation. Highly suggest, you won’t be disappointed!