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| - This is a special occasion restaurant and is really a 4.5, but I don't know how to do that, so 4 it is as I am not a fan of grade inflation. This restaurant is wonderfully located on a corner in Old Town Montreal. As you will note from other reviews, it is pricey, particularly the alcohol. Glasses of wine appear heavily regulated in Montreal, so if you think you'll get an American style pour of 6 or more ounces in a big glass, think again. All the glasses are strictly limited to 4 ounces, and this seems true everywhere. But, that's the half star mark-off and probably not their fault. The prices are, though.
Our server, Thomas, was excellent, and was not afraid to make recommendations. We started with the pan seared foie gras which was not on the menu but still available. My wife, the foie gras Queen, ordered a second later in the meal. Excellent if you like foie gras. The steak tartar was fabulous and imaginatively presented and served with a beet sauce which went very well with it. We also had the escargots, which was awesome as well. If you get the impression you could make a meal just out of starters, you are right.
On to the main courses, which are decidedly less French and more generally continental. But excellent nonetheless. At Thomas's recommendation, I had a special steak that is not in the online menu. I cannot remember the cut, but it was not the beef tenderloin. I do remember it was fabulous and the wine he recommended went very well with it.
We skipped dessert here, although we understand from other reviews they are great. We took a walk down the street to get a chocolate chip soufflé nearby at Restaurant Bonaparte. I can recommend it as well, but should probably save that for a different review.
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