This was my first stop after arriving in Montreal. A bit exhausted from being up early to catch the flight in from LA, I was craving a good ol' burger and beer, with a low-key atmosphere. This fit the bill perfectly. The decor is dark and wooden, and reminded me of a contemporary Irish pub meets classic bistro.
Service is friendly and courteous (and they helped with directions to my next stop later), but a tiny bit slow. Although, I presume this to be because food is not just a means of calorie intake in Montreal. It is to be enjoyed and relished. :) Which I did. The burger is cooked to a well-done (they don't ask how you want it prepared), and I got mine with Mozzarella cheese - and it already comes with grilled onions on a tasty bun. It definitely hit all the right belly spots. Paired with a local brew (hmm.. I forget the name and unable to find it on their website, but I believe it was a Molson pilsner?.. if that even makes sense). The meal also comes with a green salad and fries. Excellent! I like how in Montreal, most meals come with either a salad or fruit - and not "extra".
Total was less than $20. Good food, nice ambiance, cool location. A pleasant introduction to my first night in Montreal.