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Les 3 Brasseurs
Categories: Restaurants French Restaurants Brasseries Restaurants Gastropubs French, Brasseries, Gastropubs [Edit]
732 rue Sainte-Catherine OuestMontréal, QC H3B 1B9
(514) 788-6333
- 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:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
60 reviews for Les 3 Brasseurs
Review Highlights
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"...thing about this place is that they brew their own beer." In 3 reviews -
"...wallet-saver, however, is the pork shank house specialty." In 3 reviews -
"...is perfect and you really can't go wrong with Les Trois." In 7 reviews
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58 reviews in English
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Review from Dana F.
4/12/2012
This is a good place for a safe meal. It's microbrewery and quick service will make you come back, but it depends on the kind of day the chef is having. I've visited les 3 brasseurs on multiple occasions and have tried out the french onion soup a couple of times. The first time it was fantastic, the second time it was burnt, the third time it was cold. The texture and the broth aren't the problem - it's the person heating up the soup!
I'm not a big beer drinker but I don't mind their blonde beer. They have some awesome 5@7 deals - perfect for before (or during!) a hockey game or for some grub before a quick night out. Quick favorites include the cali wrap - because who doesn't love avocado?
Come here for a sure thing - a tasty meal - and not a culinary experience. -
Review from Bill F.
5/6/2012
Good beer that they brew on site...but awful food.
I got the thin crust pizza like dish...it tastes like totinos frozen pizza in the states. Awful.
Terrible decision on the first night of the bachelor party. Don't waste your time...this is like a Canadian applebees. -
Review from Absolute B.
Ottawa, ON
4/16/2012
Good service...Not so much for the food...
Two steaks ordered Medium rare...One arrived med/med-well...The other was blue rare at best...Pretty much raw
Noisy and busy but our server was great. I'm sure of we were not pressed for time she would have done the best to mack our food right too! -
Review from Coy W.
3/30/2012
We come by here every now and then while in Montreal and I've grown to enjoy the place. There's not much more that can be said about the place that isn't already said. They have a bunch of house made beers. Some are bad and others are alright. This surprises me because of the amount of great local breweries in QC.
The food here is ok. I tend to stick to the grilled chicken brochettes or LA wrap. I do like the maxi fries and maxi poutine here but I find they're not consistent with them the maxi fries.
The staff are super fun and friendly and the service is always solid.Listed in: 2012: 366 Day Challenge
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Review from Rawan K.
4/11/2012
The food here is average, but I'll go once in a while. If I do eat, I'll order a flammekueche and I'm never disappointed with that. I can appreciate a good home-brew like their blonde beers or their miniature 4oz glass testers (comes in 4 flavours). During the holidays they tend to come out with interesting concoctions too.
That being said, like any chain restaurant, it loses its touch and flavour quickly. I prefer the ambience of smaller, less generic, unique places... so I don't come here often, it's usually a last resort if other places are too packed or closed. -
Review from Farin I.
4/26/2012
Lol I always come here on weeknights after 11 or 12 if I want to grab a quick drink with friends. Their blonde beer was actually quite good, and this comes from a non beer drinker. Anyways they have a good collection on dark choices for JD remy martins or cognac. The bar upstairs is huge with more rooms for people to sit around in cozy booths. I never really had food here as kitchens always closed by the time arrive, but from what my friends rave its good. Overall a good place to come hit for the location around on weeknights :)
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Review from Jeffrey G.
3/14/2012
Service and décor are actually great, unfortunately it stops there. Great beer paddles, but unfortunately cradling some pretty iffy beers.
The lint in the bellybutton - Pickles. You read right, I said it - pickels. Quartered dill pickle dickin up my smoked meat pizza. If you're a hardcore pickle freak this might work for you, but good god almighty - not for me. Pickles and their accompanying juice warming on a pizza - GROSS -
Review from Andy G.
3/18/2012
Les 3 Brasseurs is a Canadian chain restaurant that has two locations in Montreal, one on the famous Sainte-Catherines Street and the other location that we tried, Sainte-Paul Street in the Old City. The reason for our choice on this freezing sub zero winters night was simple, it was one of the only places actually open that was serving food.
When we arrived it was pretty full with people and resembled a neighbor hood bar where everybody knows your name. There was old time memorabilia on the walls and lots of Canadian sport themed decor including the shirts on the waitstaff. We were seated quick in a small corner along the wall beside the bar with a great view of the kettles inside the on site brewery which was pretty cool to see.
First, we placed our drink order. Simone had water and I decided on a Sangria ( which is popular in this city for some reason) The menu looked liked an newspaper and was even called The Gazette. I thought this was a nice touch to the ambiance of the place. My drink arrived and was very well balanced in flavor and fruity.
For our appetizer we decided on (of course) Poutine. Although it looked great, when it arrived at the table, I was a bit disappointed in my choice. The fries were not fresh cut, and the gravy was overly salty. It was still real cheese curds and the dish was okay, but not great. I probably would pass it over next time, as you can find much better Poutine in Montreal ( see my other review for Montreal Poutine).
Simone chose for her entree, Chevre Chaud with Greens. This was an open faced sandwich consisting of two slices of French Bread topped with Goat cheese and Tomato Bruschetta, served with a mixed green salad with Herb Dressing. It was good but the Tomatoes were a bit over powered with all the cheese. Simone was able to finish all of the salad, tomatoes and bread , but had to scrape some of the rich goat cheese off from the dish.
My choice for an entree was the 3 Brassuers Sauerkraut. The dish consisted of a German Bratwurst, a Frankfurt Sausage (AKA-big hot dog) a thick slice of Grilled Ham, Broccoli Crowns, a Boiled Potato and a large portion of Beer Brined Sauerkraut. I couldn't actually taste a difference between the Hot Dog and The Bratwurst which i found a bit troubling, but both were good. The Grilled Ham was average and the same you could find in any supermarket. The Potato was about as taste less as a potato can be, and the Broccoli was fresh but only luke warm. The absolute star of this dish was the Sauerkraut which i used to top every item on the plate. It was delicious and I wish the rest of the dish measured up.
In addition to my meal, I also tried one of the 3 Brasseurs Micro Brews. I decided on the Blonde Beer. Although the description said fruity and light with a refreshing aftertaste, i didn't find it to be any more or less enjoyable then the bottle of Labatts I have in my fridge. So i guess the moral of this story is that a chain restaurant in Canada is kinda like a chain restaurant in the U.S. The food was average, the beer was average, the ambiance was above average. Overall, i'll give Les 3 Brasseurs a half-hearted three stars, but if I have a choice I think I'll stick to the independent establishments next time. *** -
Review from Rick B.
1/29/2012
A simple idea but well executed - brewpub/sportsbar with good food (a specialty is Flammekueche - an Alsatian dish meaning literally "Flame cake" - or in mainstream French "tarte flambée", which is a similar to a pizza but without the tomato-centricity).
Good selection of well kept beers too. -
Review from Johnson C.
Vancouver, BC
1/12/2012 2 photos
Okay - we were hungry and we wandered into here for an 'easy' meal and that usually means going to a chain.
The vegetarian pizza was so-so but had decent char. I ran through the selection of beers and they were pretty mediocre. A bit better than Brutopia on the beer front, so don't expect delicious beer here.
And my French sucks -- why did they name their chain after girl-on-girl three-titty bras?Listed in: Un garçon de Vancouver à…
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Review from Shane L.
4/16/2012
We stumbled upon this place because we just didn't know where to eat when we arrived in Montreal. From the looks of it, it's your typical chain restaurant serving bar food and some pub-like cuisines.
Seems ok for a lunch spot as the locals poured in at noon on a friday. Prices are a little steep for mediocre food. Beer of the month was warm, but i think that's how everyone in Canada likes it? -
Review from Max L.
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Good place for a big group dinner, the food is decent and the beer OK.
I find when we order a "Meter of Beer", we always end up asking for the 2 or 3 kinds that people are OK with. None of them are really fantastic.
The german food is pretty good, but the Flamekuchen are not as good as they look.
Mainly have only been here because it's one of the few places big enough to host a big group on short notice, but probably wouldn't come here "on purpose". -
Review from Madita A.
Montréal, QC
Les 3 Brasseurs has been an amazing success story. They have expanded rapidly and branched out to several Canadian and French cities. No wonder - the combination of brewery, resto and sports bar just works!
The food is good, and offers a twist on all time favourites. The Bruno burger is not just a cheese burger, but a burger on ciabatta bread with goat cheese and pesto - and tastes as great as it sounds. The salad with salmon is very good, too.
Guests can help themselves to complimentary peanuts from a big barrel and munch till their food arrives, which usually does not take long. The place can get pretty crowded especially during a game, but service is fast and efficient.
My only negative point is that the flam kuchen -though delicious and crispy - cool way to fast. They are cold before I can eat even half of them. Heated plates might help! -
Review from Gabriel H.
2/21/2012
Great award winning beers. A great variety of micro brews. Also delicious poutine.
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Review from Sarah K.
1/6/2012
I'm sure excellent meals have been served here, however, the day that I visited was definitely NOT one of them. My husband and I ordered Poutine as a starter and found it "okay". You could definitely tell the fries were of the generic food service variety, and the gravy tasted as if it came straight from the jar. My husband ordered the pork shank and mash and was definitely let down. There was far more inedible fat and connective sinews than actual meat. I ordered the "peppy" pizza which was okay but wound up picking most of the pepperoni off because it was filled with hard gristle! I really wanted to give them a decent review, and I'm sure that other locations in MTL are decent, however, this one just didn't hit the mark- at all.
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Review from Rayn L.
Toronto, ON
2/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
A great restaurant is the core of downtown Montreal. The decor has a great industrial brewery feel, exemplified by its nice lighting. Lots of space and great for a big crowd. Menu is well stocked and price is decent. I personally got the sausages, which were the best I have ever had. However the accompanying cabbage was horrible. The prize possession of the establishment was the Flamekuchen, which was not all that it was cracked up to be. Considering I went with a large crowd that ordered different kinds of Flamekuchen, I can tell you with much certainly that a Flamekuchen is nothing more than a watered down pizza. But our server really brightened our day. His name was Stefan and was a real fun guy to be served by. Koodos to him! All in all, this place is a great place for a big noisy crowd, but don't expect stellar food.
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Review from Josephine P.
8/26/2011
I will give their beers 3 stars, but I have had better.
Service is despicable. What is with waiters here who shake their index fingers at you like we are in kindergarten. So rude. They have 1 vegetarian option and it sucked. Don't even get me started on their salad options. Come on people, it's the 21st century. Would it kill you to put a vegetarian friendly option on the menu that isn't iceberg, tomatoes and cranberries? Everything else in Canada is excellent. This place is definitely an exception to that statement. -
Review from Isabel G.
8/3/2011 2 photos
This place was wonderful. The waitress at the door was a little annoying though. She placed our group of 10-15 people right by the door near the bar and then kept complaining we were getting in her & the customers way. Uhm.. sure lady.. You put us here...
But anyway, the atmosphere was really nice. The place is spacious, 2 floors. The upstairs has all this brewing equipment showcased behind glass. It's pretty cool. They also have a huge barrel of free peanuts at the entrance. That's another thing she got annoyed at too! We kept taking peanuts and throwing the shells on the floor.. Yes, I know that is not good manners, but that is what the other patrons of the bar were doing! They don't give you any place to put them. There were tons of shells already on the floor. We assumed it was just custom to do that.
But anyways, this a great place to come with your friends, have some drinks, and enjoy each others company. Just.... don't sit by the door.. lol -
Review from Matt T.
12/7/2011
There are very few restaurants that make me sit back and think about how I should be kinder to chain restaurants when I write reviews. And Les 3 Brasseurs was one of the those lucky few. While there is not way to avoid chain restaurants all the time. I try to support local places. So bare with me as I explain to you why I love this place.
I was in Montreal for the weekend, visiting friends from Uni. I was also there with a friend from Cincinnati, taking him on his first Canadian adventure. On our first night, we were on our own and up to our devices for getting dinner. We chose Les 3 Brasseurs mostly because they brewed their own beer. I mean as a beer lover, that is just heaven for me. We got placed at the bar because it was a crowded Friday night. The bartender was very attentive and very beautiful. She was more then happy to speak English. And she pretty much gave us a college level course on their beer selection. We went with two liters of the Amber. I mean we were planning on drinking, might as well go "balls to the wall". Along with our beer, we ordered their Poutine. And while I try not to explain food as orgasmic. A plate of their poutine maxi is just that, orgasmic. My friend had the open faced seafood sandwich. And I ordered the Quebec Flammekuchen. Covered in a local cheese,bacon and onion. It was so good. We became friends with a few of our fellow bar sitters. And with the assistant to the bartender, he wasn't a busboy and he was allowed to take orders, just not pour them. Weird? Anyway. We kept ordering beer and shots of Sortilege ( a wonderful maple bourbon that is just amazing). Before we knew it, it was 2am. And we were very well gone. So with a few of our new friends we met at Les 3, we moved to a cheaper drinking hole. And the rest of the night is kinda blurry after that. But I will always eat here when I am in Montreal. Hell, until I find a better place. This will be my favorite place to eat in Montreal! Bring on the flame war. -
Review from Rob S.
11/27/2011
I know this is a chain, and I normally abhor and avoid chains, but I really liked this place. The beer was excellent, the servers were very polite and attentive (Everybody speaks English) and the food was way above average. First time we went I had a flammekuchen with Gruyere and smoked meat with a slice of dill pickle on every quarter. Excellent! My wife had the vegetable version which was great as well. Second visit I had a meat dish with ham, pork knuckle, sausage and an excellent sauerkraut. Very, very good. We had a great time watching the Canadiens at the bar after the meal. Overall I would highly recommend this place, at least one visit to sample their beers which are a cut above your average brew pub.
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Review from Anita D.
Etobicoke, ON
While waiting for our train ( had 3 hours to kill) we decided to find a place to eat. Down the stairs we saw Les 3 Brasseurs. Being it our last day in Montreal we said why not. I ordered the 3 Brasseurs burger with cheese and Bacon, while my partner ordered the Quebecois flamm. The burger is nothing to write home about. The patty was moist but bland, and the cheese and bacon were unnoticeable. I did however like the bun. The fries were pretty good as well. My boyfriend enjoyed his flamm, but then again he likes thin crust pizza.
If you are looking for a place for beer, this is the place. Anything else is a guess.
Oh and if you are sitting outside, don't expect to see your server anytime soon. -
Review from Sean D.
10/23/2011
Unless you're just grabbing a beer, you can do better than this in Montreal. Saying that, their own beer is very good so if that's what you are after this is a good choice. Good spot to watch a hockey game as well.
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Review from Jeff H.
11/8/2010
Les Trois Brasseurs is one of those places I would consider just average. Nothing really makes you crazy to go back, but nothing is also really stopping you from returning.
Their beer selection is all brewed locally and they have a full bar for those looking for something stronger.
The food, which two of us ordered burgers and two sandwiches, was pretty good. The fries were done nicely and the burger was satisfying. Their "signature" mayonaisse came in a sealed container like fast food joints sauces which was kind of odd.
Prices were decent, especially given it's "downtown, St. Catherine" location. -
Review from Adelaide S.
8/25/2011
We didn't realize it was a chain when we ate here- it was ok, but there are definitely better restaurants to try in Montreal. The beer cocktails are different and interesting - try the peach and white ale. My roast beef sandwich with swiss and mushrooms was quite good, but the poutine wasn't the best. The fries were fast-foodish and the gravy was too perfectly smooth and salty, leading me to believe it was mass produced.
Listed in: A tourist in Montreal.
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Review from Hollie D.
6/16/2011
Another mediocre brew pub on my trip to Montreal. The beer tasted like...generic beer. Nothing to write home about. I had the amber ale. Meh.
For dinner, I ordered the burger. The only thing that was enjoyable about it would be the ciabatta bread that it came on. It's always worrisome when the server doesn't ask you how you would like the burger prepared, and, as a result, the burger was overdone. Not helping was the fact that it tasted like a pre-formed thawed beef patty out of a box. Womp womp.
The portions are also small for the price you are paying. -
Review from Dave H.
8/4/2010 6 photos
This Brasseurs is just as crowded as their other locations. Service was fine.
Ordered their blonde (L3B) artisan beer. A half pint was only C$3.75. Not bad, and quite swiggable. Of course, I got myself vodka and Red Bull - Canadian Red Bull (called "Base"), that is.
If you want a drink, and want it dependable, stop in. Still, there are better places in Montreal. -
Review from Ed C.
4/28/2011
Reliable bar / restaurant that has good beer. Always a good place to wind up at in Montreal. Comparable to the Gordon Biersch chain in the states, Les 3 Brasseurs brews their own beer on site (supposedly) and they are all pretty damn good. The waitstaff is very attentive and are all thankfully fluent in English as well.
The Burgers are good, the Flamms are alright, but they had this baked brie thing that was pretty damn good. Prices for food and beer are about a dollar more than what you would expect in the States, but that's to be expected in Montreal.
Every time we go here, it's always busy but they are able to take care of anyone who comes in. Tried to get a table at Le St. Bock down the street but it was jam packed and not a single person working there tried to accommodate us. Like I said, this place is reliable. There are plenty of other places to get better drinks, but it's nice to know that Les 3 Brasseurs is always there. -
Review from Sharm D.
3/4/2011
This place has become a stand-by. The quality of the food and the drinks are consistently good, but nothing to write home about, save for their Oktoberfest burger (more on that later).
As for beers, there's a nice selection. I usually get a mix: the white mixed with some peach schnapps. It's a nice, spirited, fruity beer drink that is quite agreeable to the ladies (and gents, as well). The blond-beer burger is my favourite main. Though you can't order the burger medium-rare, it's a good size, and tastes really good.
Skip dessert here, and don't be tempted by any of the "flamms" (sweet or savoury). They're too crunchy, too thin, and the toppings are sparse.
My favourite dish here has to be the Oktoberfest burger. It's a delicious juicy burger topped with... PULLED PORK! The plate is served with lengthy, toothsome, and crisp sweet-potato fries. Why can't they serve it year-round? All I can say is that this dish has me jonesing for the autumn months. -
Review from Alexandra G.
1/30/2011
We came here cause we were shopping across the street and heard this place brews its own beer. This place feels like your garden variety tavern-themed casual dining place in style with American restaurant chains such as Bennigans or even TGI Friday. It's busy and bustling with Salt & Pepper video playing on big screens. The food are all "safe" picks of American casual food such as cesar salad, hamburger, pizza (YAWN)...
I tried 4 of the beers as they have a little sampler "Et Cetera" with glasses with 4 oz; white, blonde, amber (rousse) and brown. The blonde and Amber were not bad for a microbrew, although I think I'll stick with Griffon Rousse. -
Review from Shannon B.
11/26/2008
The Flamm (flat bread w/ cheese and toppings) was really good and so was the poutin (fries with cheese curds and gravy) but I agree w/ Holly T. this place was like corporate chain acting like a local pub or micro brewery. I probably won't go back to Les Trois Brasseurs just because of the corporate-feel of the place.
They have four beers they make; a white, an amber, a brown and a blonde beer. The prices were sort of middle of the road prices, not super affordable but not overpriced either. All in all, just skip it.Listed in: Road tripping across the US
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Review from Josh M.
8/28/2009
Having driven the long jag from southern Maine to Montreal, I checked into my hotel and was pretty much dead on my feet, and several nearby eateries had already closed for the evening.
Luckily, my hotel was around the corner from this. The menus are bilingual, which is a nice consideration for the exhausted yankee, but I seem to have absorbed enough French over the years to be able to order poutine and a house beer in the native tongue.
Ah, at last, Real, Quebec poutine, Sure it was from a chain, and the beer was too hoppy and over-proofed, as Montreal beer seems wont, but seldom has an appetizer been as satisfying as that LTB poutine.
The flatbread pizzas were quite tasty as well. Something about the Canadian cheese just sends them from chain-good to actual good. While my dinner was more by necessity than choice, I was quite happy with it. -
Review from Ashley B.
1/19/2010
Definitely nothing special about this place. It's a chain restaurant, and you can definitely tell by the lack of quality and good management.
I've actually been to Les Trois Brasseurs more times than I can count, but that says nothing about my lack of affection for the establishment. I've gone so many times because I live only a few blocks from their locations on St. Catherine and it's one of the closest places to go watch a hockey game and grab a drink.
The food is lackluster pub food. I usually get a chicken and pesto flamm since it's one of the healthiest items on the menu. Portion sizes are huge for Quebec standards, but not anything special. They do brew their own beer, which I can appreciate, but Quebec has far better beers to offer at other local brewpubs.
My main issue with Les Trois Brasseurs is that they have consistently terrible service. On several visits we have waited over an hour for our food. More than once we have ordered a beer and had it not come until well after our food was served. Forgetting our order, not bringing something we asked for, or bringing us the wrong order is a usual occurrence.
My advice, go to Les Trois Brasseurs if you're out of other options. Otherwise, there are far better places to go to in the city. -
Review from Brian L.
9/10/2009 1 photo
Scouring the Montreal day for the first time, we ventured in here for some food after a long 8 hour drive.
I didn't expect this to be a pub, which is basically what it is. The menu is in French, so I suggest knowing some. Or do what me and my friends did, and pick things that we thought we knew. I got the crevette frites because I thought "frites" meant fries (for an appetizer). Well that was popcorn shrimp. Even though it wasn't what I thought it was, it was really good. I then got the New Orleans pizza, which is a flatbread. It looked like nachos to me. I thought it was good when it was hot, but eat it fast, because when it cools off, it isn't that good.
They have their own beers, a happy hour from 5-7 on 2 of their beers (the amber and the blond), which is half off. I wouldn't say to come here, but it's not bad. -
Review from Luca M.
Montréal, QC
7/20/2010
Downtown in Montreal, exhausted, thirsty and hungry? Head to Les Trois Brasseurs.
Despite the premium on downtown floor space, this branch has recently expanded even more to hog up almost the entire ground floor of a building. Even at the busiest times, you are guaranteed a short wait, if at all.
The music may be a little overwhelming and the menu a little un-navigable, but hang on and you should be impressed.
First and foremost, the beers. I think that for such a high-throughput and commercialized establishment (they're a chain, after all) they're awesome. I am a fan of the Brown and Red, but that's just my taste. Given time and a bit of food, I'd have a pitcher to myself gladly.
Let's talk food. Their selling point are the Flamms, which I do not find all that special or worth the money. Bruschetta on matzah kinda describes it. It's a pity they put so much focus on them, when they've got some real great dishes on offer.
Take the burgers, which are very tasty, or their salads, overflowing in their abundance. The real show-stopper and wallet-saver, however, is the pork shank house specialty.
Holy Moses, they must have a pork-friendly cornucopia in the kitchen! The shank is huge, delicious and comes with so many sides you'll struggle to finish them all. Foil-baked potato, sauerkraut, salad and God knows what else.
For 12 dollars it's a steal. If that's the House specialty, I commend the house and wish it many fruitful years. Caveat emptor, naturally, as once in a blue moon the shank's porky origin could have been quite fat.
The homebrew beers make this and all other dishes go down like a charm and I never hesitate going to Trois Brasseurs again and again.
Yes, the menu is confusing and yes, the variety of foods served can be intimidating. Jut use your common sense and order what a good pub might make in its kitchen, and you will be fine. -
Review from May N.
10/19/2010
I think 3.5 is reasonable. Was wondering around Ville-Marie and looking for lunch and this was the first decent thing we could find so we stopped here. It looks like a regional microbrewery chain, complete with vats and dressed up brewers on display by the front entrance.
We tried the open-faced sandwiches - me, salmon & shrimp; him, goat cheese and tomato. Both came with salads. He got a pint of their Oktoberfest special, I stuck with water. The food was fine, crispy bread, can't really mess up smoked salmon, and the capers so big, they looked mutant.
Really big place, 2 stories. Clean bathrooms. Service attentive, but not hovering. Accepts credit cards. Happy hour specials where the pints are priced as half-pints. I think it was ok to try, but I don't think I would make this place a destination. -
Review from Lucy G.
9/5/2011
Dont get the mussels! We got the beer and procencale style mussels and they sucked! What should be beautiful juice in the bottom of the pot was cheap wine and beer that did not cook off at all. Not to mention the mussels were embryo sized.
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Review from Monica L.
8/29/2009
Hmm... out of 10 or so reviews, more than half of them are from non-Canadians. That paints a pretty good picture of what Les Trois Brasseurs is like, which is like a Canadian version of TGIFridays (minus the flair). I went to the Vieux Montreal location, which had a really nice patio on the sidewalk. The service wasn't snooty or pushy, although my server did ask me if I wanted an English menu before I sat down (is it that obvious? Maybe my American flag fanny pack is a little too big).
The poutine, which is the main reason I came here, was alright, but not stellar. Maybe it was because I'd never had poutine before and have nothing to compare it to, but it just seems like mediocre fries soaked in gravy, covered in cheese curds. I mean, tasty as hell, but... ten minutes later, do I really want soggy fries smothered in a liquid heart attack? The Caesar salad was redeeming because it came with, as all things Canadian, a hearty portion of bacon. As for the beer, which is brewed on premises, I cannot comment on it, as I foolishly ordered a beer cocktail (peach schnapps mixed with 'La Blanche' - very light wheat and barley malt beer... never again).
Sitting outside probably makes it seem less corporate, for what it's worth. -
Review from Tim L.
12/21/2009
The food item that most people come here for is the flamm which according to their menu is "not a pizza", however that's simply the easiest way to describe it to someone.
Sure it isn't a pizza, but it's pizza like. Flattened dough with ingredients on top. Because of how thin it is, it ends up being extremely crispy which is delicious.
This little chain is typical of most micro-brew bar / restaurants. You know, exposed vats, beer steins, barrels, wood and iron. The typical things that would make you think...brewery.
It does get pretty packed in here but it is one of the places that the kitchen stays open reasonably late with decent bar food.
The Quebecoise flamm is by far one of the most popular from the reaction I got from the server when I ordered it. I can certainly see why, it is a simple combination of some of the tastiest ingredients. Onions. Bacon and cheese. All three of which are heavily enjoyed on their own.
This is certainly not a destination eatery by any means, but it is a place you can easily kick back at for some beer and food.
Check out the meter stick, which is a meter of beer. -
Review from Gabrielle J.
10/6/2009
There's something about this place I adore.
Of note is the flamm- a very flattened pizza. Anyplace I can get a yummy pizza-like substance along with a pitcher of beer for under $20 is great in my eyes.
Also love the beer mugs- I'm not gonna deny sneaking one into my purse many years ago (before I found out I could purchase them).
Guys who work here are easy on the eyes, quick to serve, and make for a generally exciting atmosphere of eatingListed in: MONTREAL
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Review from Paul C.
2/1/2010
Montreal really is a beautiful city.
As a native Bostonian, it's fun to go up to our northern frenchy neighbors and harrass/enjoy everything they have to offer.
I've been to this establishment, specifically the one on Crescent/Ste Catherine, several times.
The food is good and the beer is great. They get four stars for having insanely hot waitresses and bar tendresses.
Honestly though, it's worth a try, at least, simply because they brew thier own beer in house and it's actually quite good (especially the amber). I definitely recommend this to anyone!
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