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| - We were in Montréal for a couple of days with some family. After reading reviews and the menu prior to getting into town, my husband and I had originally decided not to try this restaurant. The menu was not his thing, nor my brother's... both are gastronomically challenged, i.e. no frou frou twists with their meat and potatoes. As we were walking around the shops at Place Ville Marie, my husband made an executive decision. This was our 15-year old niece's first visit to Montréal and he wanted her to experience dining at the highest restaurant in the city with the most spectacular view. That did not disappoint! This really is more of a three star adventure, but we had good, attentive service overall and the view makes everything that much better, earning that fourth star.
It was mid-afternoon on a Friday, so not too busy and didn't have to wait for a table. However we were five and the hostess put us at a table of four, meaning one person had to sit at the end, abutting into the table behind us. And the new/old 60s style plastic chairs with metal slider bases did exactly that on the concrete floor. Guess she noticed we were struggling a bit and came back to ask if we would like a bigger table. Yes, please. New table for six was a big improvement, with wooden chairs. And right at the front looking out to the rooftop terrace. Bit cool and breezy so only a couple people out there.
We had a choice of sparkling or still water to start. Still tasted like tap water poured into an old wine bottle, but sparkling came from a fresh bottle. My sister-in-law wanted some red wine. They don't have merlot, but the waitress asked what she likes and then made a recommendation. Apparently it was quite acceptable, because she had two glasses. The guys had their beloved Cokes, but I tried one of the mocktails: jus de vie. It was very refreshing. Came in a big bowled glass which actually needed two hands to hold. Felt like a kid not able to hold their sippy cup safely. LOL
We opted to get the homemade charcuteries to start. Usually my husband loves smoked meat, but this did nothing for him, not even salami which he is partial to. Ended up that us three ladies polished it off. The pickled veg (cauliflower, beans, onion slices) were best part. For entrées... my brother found a simple burger and fries so he was happy. Hubby had the 8oz flank steak and seemed quite satisfied. The girls both had the seared salmon on red quinoa. Gee, it looked good. Wished I had chosen it too but the menu said there was grapefruit, which I can't have because of medication. When I saw it was just used as garnish, I kicked myself. I ordered what was supposed to be rosemary and lemon Cornish hen with chanterelles and baby potatoes. Pity my hen was missing the herbs and ended up being a plain old mini roast chicken. I missed when our new waitress came by to check on us (think there was a shift change) or I would have said something. It was fine, just not what I had expected. Was it a language issue when I ordered, and said I'll have the Cornish hen, did she think I didn't want the rosemary and lemon? I should have been specific. It took a very long time for our meals to come out. I'm guessing the hen slowed things down. No room or time for dessert. We had a date to keep with Adele... :)
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