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| - I can't believe they launched Yelp Canada and did not tell me! My first Canadian review deservedly must go to Queue De Cheval. While it wasn't the #1 tasting steak of my life (it was in, say, the top 5), this restaurant ranks #1 for "Coolest Steakhouse Experience".
The restaurant itself is two stories and is completely beautiful. The staircase and art alone is worth the trip. The bar tucked into the side corner is full of dark wood accents that you would expect at a premiere steak place like this. There are large windows on both stories that open up towards downtown Montreal and Centre Bell (that's "The Bell Center" in American).
The service was also fantastic. I was living a hockey's fan's dream of going to see the Leafs/Habs game across the street right after dinner, so the place was impossible packed. However, this place was prepared. I've never been served so quickly and efficiently but without being pushed or hurried in my life. The waitstaff and busboys were literally jogging through the aisles of tables trying to get to everyone at once but they did so with style and...grace? If that's possible - they did it. The big highlight is of course that, either before you order (on request) or right after you order (always), they will actually come by your table and show you the raw slab of beef they are about to cook and you are about to ingest. This is for several reasons:
1. Showmanship
2. Class
3. So you can pretend to be a true connoisseur and make either affable or snide comments as to the cut and marbleization of the meat and approve/reject their selection.
In any case, it's always fun. They also do this with the Jumbo Lobsters they have on the menu. Lastly, as far as service, you are offered "sparking or still" but it is actually "Pellegrino or Evian". I asked for plain tap water but they insisted on this choice. They didn't bother to mention that both were completely free and included in the meal in unlimited quantities! This is an awesome, perfect, and brilliant idea I've yet to see replicated anywhere.
As for the food, the steaks were prepared in simple-but-true steakhouse styles without the fuss of a billion rubs/sauces or other distractions. The sides were huge and delicious - particularly the asparagus. You must get the asparagus. As other mentioned, they also specialize in lobster. The old man sitting next to me ordered a lobster that was about equal in size to my torso. I'm not kidding - it was hanging off the table. Awesome.
I'll leave analyzing their wine list to people who know more than I do on that, but they did have ample selection of both local and national Canadian brews, including of course everything from Unibroue in Quebec, which you might expect.
Other cool things: They are very accommodating if you tell them you are going to see Les Habitants across the street (that's "I'm going to see the Ice Hockey Game featuring the Montreal Canadiens" in American). They are aware of the game's start times and modify the speed of service accordingly. They are also completely understanding if you walk in wearing your Hockey sweater (that's a "jersey" in American) and blue jeans. They even managed to protect a couple wearing Maple Leafs gear from the excessive heckling of everyone around them.
I can't praise this place highly enough. When in Montreal, you must go to a hockey game, and you MUST go to Queue De Cheval for dinner.
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