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Deville Dinerbar
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Restaurants Diners Canadian (New), Diners [Edit]
1425, Rue StanleyMontréal, QC H3B 5K2
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
15 reviews for Deville Dinerbar
13 reviews in English
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Review from C T.
Montréal, QC
4/28/2012
My BF had lunch at this place this week and raved about this plate of spaghetti and meat balls he saw a waiter carrying, and he knew I would love it.
The atmosphere is American diner chic. They did well by not going overboard or being too kitschy. Some tables for two are a bit on the small side, especially by the window at street level. But the star is the menu, that presents a good variety of foods that all sound great.
We started with the kopanisti dip and chips. The kopanisti was very creamy and had a nice kick to it. It came with the equivalent of a whole bag of chips, well seasoned and sprinkled with parmesan; they were fantastic. We also tried the caramelized red onion soup, which was nice but BF would have preferred a more interesting crouton on the soup, as this one was served with a slice of whole wheat bread under the cheese. But the broth was tasty, a bit on the sweet side as it contains porto.
He was not wrong! Although I usually order something that seems less pedestrian when I eat out, and there were soooo many great sounding dishes on the menu, I knew I had to try the spag & meatballs. It was a good sized portion (ALL their plates are generous enough to feed you for at least 2 meals). The pasta was in the centre and covered with a great tasting sauce and served with a large dollop of ricotta on top. Three large meatballs surrounded the pasta, and each had parmesan shavings on top. The meatballs were creamy, the sauce brought me back to my childhood, and when I added a bit of ricotta to the mix, it was smooth and heavenly. My BF had the shnitzel and spaetzle. The batter was crisp, the and it was nice wit the cheese and hint of lemon, but there are so many other item on the menu that he would probably not order that one again.
We chose to avoid dessert since we were both very full and already had two large bags of leftovers to bring home.
The prices are on the high side, but if you don't eat the whole thing and bring home the rest for a complete second meal, it's not too bad. And I don't mind paying a bit more when the quality is there. And on that, this place really delivered the goods!
I sooo look forward to going back. -
Review from Sarah X.
5/6/2012
Warning: The portions are HUGE!
Booked a party for 25 here for my friend's bday. The manager was less than accommodating to say the least! It took both my friend and I couple of tries to make the reservation in the end.
1. They do not take reservations between 6-8pm on weekend nights, fine we made one for 8:30pm. 2. We have to wait at the bar for our table, until everyone is here, fine. 8:25pm everyone arrived, and our table is ready but the manager refused to seat us. 8:35pm rolls around and I demanded that we be seated, but the manager had the nerve to say to me: Well no one have had a drink yet, people usually drink at the bar before going to their tables. I shut him up by telling him we are religious.
That being said, the waiters are sweethearts, really friendly and know the menu well. The food is generally tasty, and portions overly generous. No one could finish their side of fries. I had the Chip & dip appetizer, Cirque burger and strawberry milkshake.
We ordered their chocolate cake dessert as a birthday thing for my friend. It came out with a candle, and the cake was HUGE! It was actually enough for maybe 15 people to have a slice each. Definitely worth the $13 bucks. -
Review from Sharm D.
5/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
The drink menu was great, the ambience was fun, and it seems like a good place to go with a group of fun-loving people.
We ordered some elaborate spiked milkshakes (kudos to the barmaid for arranging them with such finesse) and a couple of beers. For the appetizer, we had the mac 'n cheese wontons with spicy marinara sauce on the side, and it was pretty good. I ordered some ribs, which were delicious and came with a wonderful side of coleslaw. I didn't care for the match-stick fries, which were soggy at best. My dinner-mates enjoyed the salmon, chicken salad, and one of their many burgers. The burger was impressive to look at and a challenge to eat, however, it was only passable since the patty itself was mediocre. Finally, the portion sizes are great, which is a bit of a shame for us because we had no room for dessert. There's always another time, I suppose!
Overall, the food was presented very well and tasted fairly good. I wasn't blown away, but I also wasn't disappointed.
A quick tip: If you're a group of 6 or more, make reservations. Unfortunately, they don't make reservations for smaller groups, so it pays to show up early. It took our party of 4 about 30 minutes to be seated, but we were happy to drink a bit at the bar while we waited. -
Review from Laura D.
3/27/2012
Let's see, I had wine, 2 glasses, red of course, 8 oz each (that a full pint-o-wine) of the Monticello tempranillo. The beau had wanted Sam Adams, but alas there was no more, so Ricard's white for him.
The first thoughts in my mind when I saw the menu was, how the heck am I to choose from all of this! It all looks good (except fried pickles, I am over them). After some back and forth we settled on sharing 2 apps, the Philly cheese steak spring rolls and the Crispy mac and cheese stuffed wontons. I ordered myself the "Fat Cat" burger and the BF ordered the bone-in veal parma. On the advice of our bartender, he suggested that maybe, that might be, just a little too much.
We dropped the mac and cheese wontons and eagerly awaited our first bites. Looking around, this place could easily be dropped right into the Flamingo in Las Vegas. The dark and pink theme, the retro counters, all of it rings true to that bygone era. I think I would have liked to see the theme brought more into the menu, but that's just fluff.
Once our app arrived, I was worried we'd made a mistake dropping the second app.. I mean, 3 "tacquitos" was hardly going to appease our ferocious appetites and I don't think the bartender could have possibly thought we were lightweight eaters. Then our meals came out, and well, the veal. I could have put my face in there and there would still be breading showing.
My burger wasn't what I was expecting. I thought it would be a boneless rib on a burger bun. Nope, it was the rib AND a burger. Oh wait, no, a double burger! Much too ginormous for me to eat gracefully, but I have never been very graceful, so why start now?
The fries were delicious, I usually prefer big fat fries with their crispy skins on each ends, and these were skinny little McD fries. Fearful of a repeat of the "Plaisirs Coupables" fiasco of yesteryear, I stole one fry and all my fears were set aside. The restaurant cheered in triumph and I reached back for a handful more of the crispy skinny fries.
I thought everything was pretty good. I liked the service, the food, the drink choices, the atmosphere. Everything. As I spoke with the waitress some more, I learned that the owners here are the same as those at Reuben's and at Anton & James, and just as we were talking, in walked the manager from Reuben's deli. He knows me very well as whenever I am downtown I inevitably stop in to Reuben's to pick up a pound of smoked meat.
Would I go back to Deville - yes, particularly at slower times of the day, like before 6PM. I am not a fan of waiting for a table. Knowing that they are owned by the same people as Reuben's gives me the confidence that the food will be consistent. -
Review from Gregory S.
Montréal, QC
3/21/2012
Wow. I've been wanting to come here for awhile now and was finally able to make it. It was such a beautiful day out so we decided to sit on the back deck for dinner. hen I always walk by Deville, I never knew they had a terrasse. This is crucial! We were actually the only ones out on the deck. It was peaceful. It is fully surrounded by a building, so it feels like you are in your own oasis. You don't have the noise or the crowds on the street bothering you. As I was walking through the interior of the restaurant, there was a lot of funky decor, but I will have to check it out on a less than perfect weather day.
They have quite a few cocktails, which were really good and original. The menu is very extensive and offers a lot of variety. Everything sounded really tasty so it was hard to narrow it down. I ended up getting the Friday Night Pasta (even though it was only Wednesday night...). It consisted of linguine with Tiger shrimp, scallops, lobster, and clams in the sauce. Usually, when you see Tiger shrimps on the menu in a lets say risotto or pasta dish you don't expect much. However, here you get many giant shrimps, plus the lots of the other seafood accompaniments. Totally worth the price and it was very delicious.
The service was also attentive too (hard not be to be when you are the only one being waited on).
Definitely will be coming back for more and it has also become a go to spot for me in downtown. -
Review from Ms. V.
Mont-Royal, QC
2/21/2012
We were looking for a bite before the hockey game and ended up finding a parking spot in front of Deville Dinerbar...its purple lights beckoned so we decided to give it a try.
The decor is cool - like a very modern retro diner - very sleek.
We mentioned to the hostess that we were going to the game and would be a little rushed to eat and she assured us there would be no problem. In fact, our waitress was already waiting at our table upstairs with a menu and a smile and assured us we would be fed and out in plenty of time.
The menu was pretty extensive and I would have loved to have more time to browse every interesting but delicious-sounding offering but time constraints being what they were I chose the first two dishes that caught my eye.
We started with the chorizio and cheese cigarillos - fried tortillas filled with chorizo and cheese - which were greasy but delicious. The tomato-mint dipping sauce didn't really add much to the dish however. I followed up with the brasa sandwich - basically chicken, ham, cheese and pineapple on a country roll. It was a very geneours sandwich served wih an equally generous portion of matchstick fries and all of was good to the last bite!
Our service was impeccable - our waitress was quick, efficient and very sensitive to our time constraints. She brought dipping sauces for the fries and extra napkins without being asked and was helpful without being envasive.
It was on the pricier side with 1 appetizer and 2 sandwiches and 2 beers totaling 70$ before tip. But I did enjoy every generous bite! -
Review from Emily F.
2/10/2012
I completely COMPLETELY agree with Wes N.
Tried this place for the first time yesterday for lunch.
First of all, there is nothing appropriate for lunch there. Like Wes said, the menu WAS very frustrating to look at. The seating is so small in the single 2-seaters that our super long menus barely fit in front of us - I mean COME ON !!!!
I ordered the "Deville Club" and it was so gigantic (ridiculous) that I could not eat it. I asked the waitress if they could cut it into 4 pieces rather than just two, and I was provided with a STEAK KNIFE.
I hardly ate any of it. The waitress said it is more of a "Fork and Knife" kind of sandwich... should I have to eat a sandwich with a fork & knife.... REALLY?! The Manager came to our table asking for feedback and kindly gave me my meal free of charge - but regardless, I did not enjoy myself at this resto from start to finish.
This resto is definitely NOT Return-Worthy. Thanks for reading! -
Review from Jenna M.
3/14/2012
I don't know why this place has gotten so many thumbs dowwwwn! While I didn't even know it existed until yesterday, I was surprised to discover a bright and shiny pimped out modern diner. Sounds tacky, but it was actually pretty swank with a classy bar, funky bar stools and booths, and a top floor area with loads of seating for couples or small groups. This place is apparently known for its cocktails and the bartender took my indecisiveness (I was merely just feeling brain dead) as a cue to whip me up a tequila infused concoction that was tasty - and tart.
The menu is slick with loads of different kinds of starters, salads, pasta dishes and burgers to choose from. I had some calamari to go with my boozy drink, while my friends ordered a bunch of dishes that all looked yummy and delicious. They seemed happy...but, I never know if it's because they are tipsy or they just generally love life no matter where they are. I'm going with A and B. Our server was also very friendly and courteous. So, I have to ask myself - Why all the haters hating on Deville Dinerbar? I really don't know...all I know is, don't hate - appreciate! -
Review from Wes N.
1/13/2012
Atmosphere, Service, Food - the essentials
Atmosphere: DeVille Dinerbar is a new edition to the flock of trendy cafes / dinners on Stanley street. Unfortunately however, DeVille as a late comer - gives off the air of trying too hard, and borders on the pretentious. It is themed to look like a trendy 60's dinner - but goes overboard with the usage of cliche and tried props like pink neon, semi-circular booths, and the menu printed on the walls (look for spelling mistakes!). It could be a good place to have a business dinner though.
Service: For a place that aspires to attract the young and hip as well as the old and established - DeVille does not do a very good job at grooming their waiters and waitresses very well in the art of service. The staff, it seems, has been plundered from various other places, perhaps with the lure of a higher pay-cheque, and as such do not have any connection to the place. Although the service is polite and pleasant, mistakes are not out of the question.
Food: Perhaps, DeVille's fatal flaw. The food is nothing to write home about, and at the prices listed, they are in no way shape or form enticing enough to come back to. Since the menu, contains lots (lots) of items, in many categories, choosing the right meal frustratingly difficult. The fact that every dish has a pretentious (there's that word again) name, is also a drag.
Wants to be cool - but ends up trying too hard. -
Review from Liz B.
Montréal, QC
3/10/2012
I *really* wanted to love Deville Diner Bar. I peeked in the window during construction, looked at their funky website, and even got my guy friend who detests "neat" things amped up to go.
I waited until the restaurant was open for a few months to go - and admittedly picked 7:30pm on a Saturday night - the place was pretty busy, but things seemed to be going ok. Our waiter was nice, and gave us time to examine our menus.
I ordered a diet coke, and when it arrived, it was watery and flat. I let the waiter know, and he apologized and offered to get me another drink. My rootbeer was fine.
My friend went with the Fat Cat burger, which was huge and tasty. The matchstick fries were hot and didn't need any seasoning. I had the Lobster BTLA, which had plenty of lobster and great flavour, the flat diet coke was soon forgotten.
We decided that we were impressed enough to try coffee and dessert, so we went with the banana cream pie, advertised to have caramelized bananas.
I got my coffee, and used their free wifi to "Check In" on Foursquare. We chatted, took note of the young and hip crowd, what friends we would suggest the place to... and as much as I like my dining companion, twenty minutes passed and we still didn't have our dessert. Our waiter was nowhere to be found, so we finally flagged down the manager, who lectured us that the beignets took up to a half hour to make, and that it was noted on the menu. Problem is... we ordered banana cream pie?!?
About five minutes later, our long awaited Banana Cream Pie arrived. It consisted of a super thick oreo crust, some bruleed bananas over top of rubbery vanilla pudding with some fresh slices of banana below, all topped with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.
The manager returned and realized we had ordered banana cream pie, and instead of apologizing, stated that it also took about 15 minutes to prepare. SIGH. No apology.
I believe in second chances, and will try again on a less busy day. This place has great potential, and maybe I needed one of their funky cocktails to loosen up! :)
So to sum it up:
+Great burgers and sandwiches
+Free Wifi (and apparently some interactive music app)
+Funky decor
+Interesting Menu
-Booths are really snug. A few couples really squeezed in and could hardly open their menus.
-Dessert overpriced and underwheming
-Service was slow and unresponsive, no offer to make things better. (Except the flat soda issue) -
Review from DAVE I.
Montréal, QC
12/18/2011
Another chi-chi burger place, another disappointment. What's a burger? It's a patty, its cheese and a bun. I don't need 2, 3 sauces, caramelized onions and short rib and both sesame AND poppy seeds. Can we PLEASE keep it simple and also... do all burger places have to make horrendously huge frakking burgers?
DO NOT call it Philly cheesesteak. 1, Cheesesteak is only made in Philly, you can drop that part. Plus it's made from rib steak, not shoulder. If yer gonna wit' whiz it, at least use Cheeze Whiz, not a copy brand. But as a beef and cheese spring roll, it work pretty good.
I could go into details, but I'm not up to it.
They made a tasty Tom Collins though. And the lemon pie was awesome. -
Review from Antonella Y.
11/29/2011
This place is definitely a cut above the rest. The retro, chic decor combines the American Diner style of the 50's along with a sleek, modern edge. I've been here twice and truly enjoyed my dining experiences. They have a varied drink selection that can accommodate all tastes...just ask for little ice cause they do go overboard with it. On my first visit I ordered a Sweet Craig...Vodka, Chambord, Amaretto and lime/lemon soda...it was FANTASTIC!!
As for the meal, my friends and I decided to share a bunch of appetizers. We ordered: the mini lobster rolls, Philly cheesesteak spring rolls, calamari and fries. Everything was really fresh and super tasty. I must add that the staff is very friendly, helpful and they smile! For dessert we chose The Big Easy Beignets--new orleans style donuts, they come with a caramel praline sauce and a chocolate Bourbon sauce....SOOOO GOOD!!!!
On my second visit, my husband and I ordered: the bacon wrapped dog sliders appetizer, if you're a fan of hot-dogs you'll love these. For our main meal, I ordered the pastichio-Greek style lasagna, and my husband ordered the Fat Cat burger. I loved my pastichio, it was a big portion so I got to take the rest with me. My husband on the other hand was not impressed with his burger, the waiter failed to ask him how he wanted his burger cooked....and being that my husband is well traveled and has eaten in great restaurants all over the US--that was a big fail for him. A waiter must always ask how one wants his meat cooked!
For dessert we ordered the 5 & dime malt shake and the Big Easy beignets along with tea/coffee. The desserts were great and we could've used another shake!! Also, they offer a connection to the restaurant's music app...sort of like a personalized jukebox where you can request songs from your iPhone. However, we weren't able to connect to their server to select music. When we asked the hostess, she said she wasn't sure and asked her manager, who basically ignored the request, and said there was nothing wrong with their server. Why advertise this option on your placemat menus, which are sitting on every table, and then not make the service available to your customers!? I should add that my husband is an executive at a well known American computer company, and thus would know if their server had a problem! Besides the insignificant glitches the overall experience at this restaurant was very good, and I must reinstate the fact that the service was EXCELLENT!!! A definite do!!! -
Review from Kevin M.
Etobicoke, ON
11/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
Excellent place amazing service great food!!!!!!
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