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Réservoir
Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Tapas/Small Plates Pubs, Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates [Edit]
9 Duluth Av EMontreal, QC H2W 1G7
(514) 849-7779
- Hours:
Mon 3 pm - 3 am
Tue-Fri 12 pm - 3 am
Sat-Sun 10:30 am - 3 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- No
27 reviews for Réservoir
Review Highlights
24 reviews in English
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Review from Rawan K.
Even though I gave 5 stars last time, the service seemed even better today. Maybe it's because this time I sat up at the bar so I was definitely attended to much faster and had direct access to anything I needed from the servers. I ordered my usual pint of Weizen beer (although I wish I tried their cherry beer, instead) as well as a gruyere grilled cheese sandwich that, unlike last time, included a thick slab of bacon too.
As usual, I'm very pleased with this place. I look forward to pushing my boundaries on my next visit and trying new food/drinks that they have to offer, which I don't doubt will be anything short of perfect and satisfying.Listed in: Pubs/Bars, Breakfast/Brunch
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/26/2012
Great and busy atmosphere. Nice set up. Cool music. Great service.
Weizen beer (if you're like me and… Read more »
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Review from Seb A.
4/15/2012
Here's my story for this place.
First off, let me preface by saying that I'm a sucker for excellent customer service; I usually notice every tiny detail of a business transaction/experience and subsequently dissect every layer of it, Larry David style.
I came here unexpectedly one night after having been kicked in the face by a stage diver at a concert. I wanted a drink. I got a pint of weizen beer and my partner in crime got a mixed drink. The mixed drink was delicious and so was the beer. While I was chatting with my partner in crime, the bartender came up to us and asked us if we were interested in another. I said, "I'd like another, but only after I finish the rest of this one." (My glass was still about a quarter full)
A little while later, something magical happened. The moment I finished my drink, the bartender brought both me and my partner in crime fresh new drinks. We hadn't even seen him prepare them. Then I realized that he had waited for me to finish that last drop so that he could bring them out. As he handed them to us he said, "The timing seemed about right." A tear gathered at the corner of my eye but I didn't dare betray my true feelings. "The timing was perfect," I replied.
Anyway, while it might not seem like a big thing, this bartender was just great. Very laid-back, clever, and an awesome bartender overall. I can definitely appreciate that, and it's what first sold me on Reservoir.
The layout is quite nice as well, and the bathroom is more than suitable for cleaning one's face after having been kicked by a stage diver. It was just what I needed at the time, and I'm sure it will be what I need again. -
Review from Helen Adilia A.
Westmount, QC
2/20/2012
For someone who has lived in the city all their life it's amazing to see the evolution of this place! From just serving Tapas and great beer to now having full dinner and brunch.
This is city is all about knowing where to eat brunch and Reservoir is a perfect answer to this question. Seriously out of this world brunch with a heavy emphasis on the lunch in brunch.
We sat down and had some scrumptious eats while ordering a beer at 10:30. DO IT, Its worth it! Get there early, 10:30 is a great time to arrive since the place fills up fast for brunch. -
Review from Max L.
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great list of self brewed beers and a food list to match, the atmosphere of this place is warm and inviting. I really enjoyed the Cream ale on a warmer summer day (and I'm sure they have some great beers for winter).
Certainly a place that I'd like to bring friend's back to for a few drinks and a good time, there's a little bit for everyone here! -
Review from Christopher K.
7/30/2011
Truly as good as it gets when you think about a gastro-pub. I am a jaded New Yorker, and this place put me at ease!
The micro-brewed beers were amazing, but the food was the real star! We ordered the cheese and charcuterrie plates, and loved every minute of it!
Sit on the terrace on the 2nd floor if you can! LOVE this place! -
Review from Eric M.
3/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
If this restaurant were in Toronto I would have taken a star off for the laid back and easy going service. We are tense people that like to have food shoveled into our faces quickly so we can get back to feeling important and busy. So I say thank goodness Reservoir is not located in Toronto.
The food was perfectly prepared with maximum flavour and a killer presentation. I usually have eggs benny at new places as a gauge for how good they are. It's not a tough dish to make but it's still easy to screw up or cheap out on (packaged hollandaise or frozen asparagus/spinach for instance). I'm happy to say that it was delicious. Two eggs set on top of leeks with a little tea biscuit of some kind. The sauce was perfect and it came with a slab of bacon that melted in my mouth.
The servers were sweet and attentive and helped make the restaurant feel comfortable and welcoming. There is no rushing here and no one telling you to finish up and make way for more customers. It was wonderful.
I can't wait to come back and try out the micro brew.Listed in: All Stars
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Review from Gillian A.
Toronto, ON
3/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place was totally delicious and recommended to me by the owner of another fabulous restaurant!! Honestly, it was difficult to stop eating the entire time I was visiting Montreal.
This place is buzzing, but we still managed to find a table. The servers were really lovely, but definitely took some time to get our plates of deliciousness to us. Initially I was going to go for the crepes, but then I saw the biscuit topped with smoked salmon, a poached egg and avocado puree. Phenomenal. Even though the portion was large enough to defeat me, i managed to eat all of it. I couldn't imagine letting it go to waste. That would've been a crime against my tastebuds. I didn't realize that smoked salmon could taste that good.
The eggs benedict were also amazing.
It was a leisurely and amazing brunch. I shall return. -
Review from Elisa E.
Hudson, QC
5/22/2011
It was a warm night so the place was pretty busy.
The beer was great, I think the main menu food on the board was pretty expensive for what it was. It tasted ok, just overpriced.
The service is pretty relaxed, which is ok as long as you are not in a rush! -
Review from Amber M.
8/31/2008
New to the Plateau I quickly discovered this gem.
Excellent, fresh food that reaches beyond bar food. Tuna tataki with salad and bacon? Amazing. Mushroom and mozzarella tart with balsamic reduction? I'm craving it right now.
Small wine by the glass selection but it rotates often enough and the staff are knowledgeable on this point and will help you choose.
Always a cool crowd in the evenings. Upstairs terrace (no smoking). Chill music playing every time.
Good for any night of the week - go check it out.Listed in: Tout Seul? No problem...
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Review from Heather S.
Blainville, QC
11/19/2008
Walking through the downtown core and into the Plateau on Sunday, we were half-convinced some world-important event had occured that kept everyone chained to the TVs inside their houses. We were wrong, and the crowd in The Resevoir at noon when we arrived proved it. However, a table for two was not hard to come by and we waited a mere ten minutes - giving us plenty of time to debate our menu choices displayed on a big board behind the bar.
It was a difficult decision. Health concerns pushed me towards a fruit salad that sounded scrumptious (nuts and prunes... how tasty!), yet, i gave in to a carb craving and ordered crepes with a pear compote, yogurt and maple syrup. Rather unfortunately, ten minutes after ordering, our waitress returned to ask me if pineapple compote would be okay because they had just run out of pear... le sigh. I love pineapple, but i am not a big citrus marmalade gal. My plate arrived: Three medium sized pancakes overlapping with a layer of jam and yogurt in between each and ample yogurt elsewhere on the plate. Carb heaven...
Luckily, my companion did not give in to a carb temptation. He ordered duck - with bread and fried pancetta. I stole a bite and although i believe i like my duck a little more done, it was still very very tasty. An unfortunate oversight - no steak knives with the duck. However, the beverages - fresh orange-grapefruit juice and my earl grey tea which they steamed my milk for - were a pleasant addition. Did i mention the plentiful freshly-baked bread with butter (that should have been salted, but that's a true preference thing)?
Resevoir needed to be visited. The ambiance is superb and the food worth the money (from $5 to $17 - my crepes were $10 and more than filling enough). It has not supplanted 7A as my favourite breakfast place, but it does have my recommendation. -
Review from Krista A.
Montréal, QC
8/21/2010
I'll add my good review to the whole batch of others...
I went here for sunday brunch with a girlfriend. We got there at noon, and were seated right away, at a small table right by beside open window. Well actually, it's almost like being on a patio, the whole side of the restaurant opens up into an open air seating area. Really nice.
I ordered the spinach and lox on an english muffin type thing. It was really good. I'm not really a foody (as you can probably tell), but I really enjoyed the meal.
The service wasn't as slow as I was expecting from other people's posts. Maybe it's because it was in the middle of the day. By the time we left there was a large lineup waiting for tables. So I'm guessing timing is everything with this place.
I would go back to this restaurant. However, there's so many other great restaurants in the plateau area that I have yet to explore, so it might be a while :) -
Review from Lee M.
6/20/2010
From the good reviews here and elsewhere, we drove straight from the border to this cafe, arriving about 1:30pm for lunch on a Thursday. Although it did concern me that the majority of the reviewers of Reservoir were from other cities, I was pleasantly surprised that this place did not cater to tourists by giving us a french-only menu.
We sat by the window on the main floor and the place was half-empty. I echo the sentiments of Al A that the service was extremely slow. I ordered the braised pork with fennel salad and peanut sauce, while my wife had the salmon fish and chips. About 30 minutes after we ordered, that server came over and told us that the chef overcooked my pork. I suppose it's a good thing that he didn't serve me a piece of overcooked pork. In the interim, they brought us out the soup of the day, which was a cold crab/yuzu soup - this was dynamite.
The salmon was surprisingly not as heavy as I expected. Nice light batter but crispy. The chips were excellent - perfectly seasoned and crispy. My pork was a little disappointing. It was definitely a little overcooked and dry - I suppose the chef was having some difficulties that day.
Three and half stars, but I rounded up because of the honesty of the server, and they greatness of the french fries and soup. -
Review from Jim J.
Montréal, QC
10/2/2010
We've been there twice for bruch. Had the omelette and the pancakes. The pancakes come with an apple spread and diced strawberries mixed in. Absolutely delicious! There's more fancy stuff on the menu but we haven't tried them yet. We haven't got to taste the beers either so it will be for some other time but we were pleased with the ambiance, the crowd and the location. There is more to discover at this place so we will back.
With regards to service, we agree it's on the slow side. You may not want to go there if you're starving and/or on a rush. -
Review from Mitch S.
Toronto, ON
5/12/2009
A great little micro-brew place with tasty snacks...I'm a a big fan of their white beers...especially in the summer on the rooftop terrace.
Reservoir also has a great brunch on the weekend, it's definitely not cheap but worth it. -
Review from Sarah H.
7/4/2011
The atmosphere was great but the service was not so great. The drink selection was great. The food selection and presentation was great but it was a little overpriced and extremely oily, I was sick the rest of the night after dinner. Cool place to hang with your bros but not so cool as a dining experience.
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Review from YK C.
9/13/2009
Had brunch here in the afternoon. Their changing menus are really awesome. I got the grilled mackerel with grilled veggies and a lovely lobster sauce. My companion got the salmon with veggies and a citrus-y sauce. The salmon was good and the mackerel was excellent.
They are really good with their sauces there, which is often over looked in other restaurants. Very experimental, but when they get it right, it's delicious!
Menu was only in french though. -
Review from Zac S.
12/31/2010 1 Check-in Here
The beer was great. As was the pot de creme and the fish and chips and the giant salad of arugula. Not over dressed, but very simple. Staff was very helpful in describing all the beer they have and what they taste like.
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Review from Indigonat M.
LaSalle, QC
1/4/2010
Best breakfast in Town. Unusual combinations but always fantastic. Service is often with an attitude which is my only negative point. Be prepared for line ups on sat & sun mornings.
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Review from Robert G.
10/14/2010
Sunday morning brunch recommended by our bartender the previous night, and boy did it hit the spot. Good espresso and fantastic food. I agree with others, the service wasn't amazing, but considering it was packed, and considering the quality of the food, I still give it 5 stars. The menu changes often, and theres a nice variety. Unbelievable short ribs were the highlight of the meal.
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Review from evan b.
4/17/2009
Fun hangout spot just off of st. laurent. I have never been here where it wasn't busy. Drinks are priced well. And the food is good. And by good I mean, "gourmet good," not "bar food" good. They have an upstairs terrace that I have yet to get to. Just means I'll have to keep going.
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Review from Candice C.
9/21/2010
Perhaps it was because I came here on Friday in the middle of the afternoon, but I wasn't that impressed. The service was so-so. My beer was decent but not that great. The downstairs is a bit tiny for my liking. The upstairs roof patio is nice, but smoke free.
Still, everyone else here seems to like it, so I'm sure my review is a bit skewed. -
Review from David T.
8/16/2010
I heard about this place from a chef that I met while he was on vacation in Boston. His other restaurant, which is equally if not more impressive, is La Salle a Manger. He left Reservoir to open La Salle.
Reservoir is amazing! The atmosphere is very relaxed with a "community" feel to it. Coming from restaurants in Boston which are usually rushed it was nice to have a relaxing brunch that lasted about two hours. I know that long meals aren't for everyone but the staff was attentive without being encroaching.
The menu: it is only in French but if you don't speak french just ask! I'm told that the menu switches pretty often, at least with each season.
The food: everything we had was amazing but my two favorites were the Pork Belly with corn/tomato salsa and the beignets with blueberry puree. Both the omelet with lobster mushrooms and crepes were equally delicious.
The beer: I only had the Blanche which was great, it would be worth coming here in the middle of the afternoon just for a snack and a beer!
I would recommend this to anyone, both native and tourist! Coming from out of town it was nice to get out of the "touristy" areas and to eat somewhere that felt much more authentic and real. 10 times better then you are going to find in Old Port.
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Review from Al A.
3/16/2010
Good beers. Great for brunch. Lovely atmosphere in the summer. Sometimes smells of the night before. Somewhat slow table service even when the entire place is empty.
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Review from Jasmine W.
6/11/2010
we went out with a group of 8ish on a friday evening and i expected a crowded spot full of rowdy 18 year olds (oh canada and your interesting drinking age!). however, reservoir was nothing like what i expected! we sat upstairs (there's also a cute outside balcony area), had no problems finding seating, and i liked that there was no pressure to order. we grabbed some drinks at the bar and forrest y really enjoyed their in-house brew. a few tempting munchies (grilled cheese sandwich - yumm!) and decent prices. wish that the bathrooms were cleaner and the music was weird (irregular electronic beats) but a good place for 20-30-somethings to enjoy a drink, catch up with friends, and relax.
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