Expect a line up at this place, the only question is how long do you have to wait? We got there around 7pm on a Saturday, so waited about 30mins for a table of 7, which wasn't as bad as I thought. If you are in a rush, you also have the option to get take out next door. For the dining side, the seating area is a little crammed (didn't mind it at all) and the walls are filled with all the magazines articles written about Schwartz's or photos of celebrities who at there. The smoked meat which is what they specialize, is hands down the best meat I've ever had and yes, you can choose the amount of fat you want on it too. The pricing is cheaper than Reuben's smoked meat sandwhich. You have to go to this place if you are visiting Montreal.