We decided to go out for dinner last minute and after checking the reviews on Yelp, decided to head to Le Bremner.
It was a Friday night and we didn't have reservations but be thought we'd pop in and see if we could get in (were willing to grab a seat at the bar if something was available).
As luck would have it, we went at just the right time and they were able to give us a table after a short 10 minute wait. Based on the crowd flowing in just after we sat, this was lucky indeed and I would definitely suggest reservations to guarantee a seat.
Looking at the reviews again, it seems as if your experience will either be amazing or horrible. While ours wasn't horrible, it definitely was not fantastic.
We started a couple of cocktails and some PEI oysters that were fresh and the sauces were wonderful.
For an appetizer, we ordered the Chips with Lobster and Lebneh. The dish was really delicious (think high end chips and dip). We both thought the dish could have done without the lobster as it didn't add much to the dish except for the exorbitant price of $25.
For mains we ordered the Hake and Clam chowder and Sirloin with pepper sauce. After a really long wait and a few glasses of wine later, we were informed that there was a mix up in the kitchen and that there would be a longer wait. The waiter was very apologetic and even kind enough to bring us a Radicchio salad to munch on while we waited.
With the blaring Hip Hop blasting through the restaurant, the wait that was making the music unbearable and maybe even killing our appetite a little. By the time our mains came we were kind of over Le Bremner experience by the time we took the first bites of our mains.
The Hake and Clam chowder was really delicious and I highly recommend it. The steak, while nice did not knock my socks off. Maybe for $58 I was expecting it to and my expectations were too high.
The staff really did try to make up for some of the shortcomings and were very attentive. I truly do think a better experience could have been had on a different night but for $250 for 2 after tax and tip I'll look elsewhere for my next culinary experience in Montreal.