Leméac
French restaurant · Outremont ·
Classic French bistro with late-night menu & heated patio
Classic French bistro with late-night menu & heated patio
"At Leméac, you’ll find some of the best French bistro fare in Montreal, including blood pudding, steak frites, moules frites, and a legendary pain perdu (French toast) drenched in maple caramel and topped with dulce de leche ice cream. The Outremont fixture also excels at brunch, when you’ll find dishes like potato and leek tartlets, and blinis topped with smoked salmon, caviar, and poached eggs. With grand, arched windows, warm wood paneling, and even a winterized terrace, it’s the perfect refuge at all times of year. Best for: Everything, really, but it’s particularly noteworthy that Leméac is one of the rare restaurants that takes reservations for brunch." - Valerie Silva
"You don't have to cross the Atlantic to enjoy a fine Parisian-style brasserie. While the building is indeed red bricks, the typical decor complete with a counter, a lively atmosphere, and staff dressed in the traditional Parisian server attire (white shirt and black apron). The à la carte menu features the usual suspects: braised beef cheek à la Bourguignonne, house-made black pudding with cider sauce and celery root purée, grilled beef onglet with beurre maître d'hôtel and fries, rum baba, and chocolate profiteroles. At lunchtime on weekdays, the set menu is a good value; brunch—available on weekends—has a strong following. The wine list is outstanding, with a fine selection from Burgundy, the Rhône Valley and northern Italy." - Michelin Inspector
"Ask any Montrealer if they’ve been to Leméac and the answer is always a nostalgic “oui”—its long bar and all-season terrasse have been hosting family dinners, first dates, and colleague get-togethers for almost 25 years. Service is smooth, there’s a classic French/Québecois menu, celebratory brunches on the weekend, and a wine list that includes classic French appellations and local wineries. Tartares, crab cakes, and three different cuts of perfectly cooked steak are on the menu, along with their famous pain perdu: french toast with dulce de leche and maple. The dessert wine pairings—ice wines, sauternes, and portos—are a perfect way to end the meal." - ivy lerner frank
"Ask any Montrealer if they’ve been to Leméac and the answer is always a nostalgic “oui”—its long bar and all-season terrasse have been hosting family dinners, first dates, and colleague get-togethers for almost 25 years. Service is smooth, there’s a classic French/Québecois menu, celebratory brunches on the weekend, and a wine list that includes classic French appellations and local wineries. Tartares, crab cakes, and three different cuts of perfectly cooked steak are on the menu, along with their famous pain perdu: french toast with dulce de leche and maple. The dessert wine pairings—ice wines, sauternes, and portos—are a perfect way to end the meal. photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Alison Slattery photo credit: Alison Slattery Pause Unmute" - Ivy Lerner-Frank
"Whether you’re in the mood for pot-au-feu, tartare, or perhaps a glass or two of natural wine, French bistro Leméac has something for everyone. Even better, the winterized terrasse, perched comfortably on the corner of Laurier West and Durocher, makes for a cozy spot to waste away a winter evening." - Erinn Blicher