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Restaurant L'autre Saison
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Formal (Jacket Required)
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
11 reviews for Restaurant L'autre Saison
11 reviews in English
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Review from Kristen M.
1/3/2012
We came here on New Year's Eve and it was an excellent choice. The prix fixe $95 for 5 courses was well worth the price. We had the lamb and surf & turf, both were excellent (filet slightly over done) the lamb was the better of the two. The creme brulee was the best I've had. They had live entertainment consisting of a violinist, accordion player, and guitarist which was an extra nice touch. The decor was lavish but comfortable and the servers were very attentive.
P.S. As others have mentioned we got a little bit of a look for wearing jeans, however we didn't wanna ruin good shoes/clothes with all the slush and salt! -
Review from Sabahat N.
Calgary, AB
11/29/2011
We had one of the most hilarious and memorable experiences at L'Autre Saison. One winter night my two girlfriend and I decided to go for dessert and found ourselves in front of L'Autre Saison. We went in and looked around. Wow this place was fancy! The gentleman at the door asked us how we knew they serve dessert. We said well, we just assumed.
So we sat down, and were served tea and coffee, and he told us the dessert menu list. That's right. They dont have a menu per say for dessert. They only know it and can tell you if you ask them. Two of us ordered creme brulee, while our third friend ordered the souffle.
When the desserts came, turns our the souffle was a 2-souffle combo! We thought it was hilarious that our friend was now stuck with 2 dessrts, but we all pitched in and helped her finish it. Everything was delicious!
When the bill came, turns out the 2-souffle combo was 40$. It was a shocker alright, but also pretty funny that my friend had just had a $40 dessert. Anyway, the owner kept coming to us, entertaining us with jokes. We stayed late, and the owner brought us shots of warm sambuca with coffee beans in it - on the house. Delicious! And what a nice gesture! You could tell he cared that we had a good time.
Good place for a romantic date, or to catch up with girlfriends for sure.
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Review from Elyn D.
Delta, BC
10/24/2011
We stumbled upon this gem as we were walking up Crescent Street to find something that appealed to both of us. The menu below the steps of the restaurant looked appetizing, and as soon as we entered, we knew we were at the perfect place we were looking for!
We each had the French Onion soup, shared the pate de foie gras, and we both had the filet mignon. Best steak we've both had! Melt in your mouth goodness and the béarnaise sauce - to die for! We had the chocolate and Grand Marnier souffle for dessert which rounded up the evening. Decor was lovely, ambiance superb, service excellent, music tasteful. Great place for a romantic meal. We will be back! -
Review from Myron B.
8/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a great place! We read the reviews. We were fascinated by the review about male lambs. We thought an epicurean restaurant with a sense of humor worth trying. I called for a reservation speaking French. My kind. Je parle francais comme un vache Espanol. The maître de said hé did not understand Chinese. Lol!
The restaurant is beautiful and quiet. The food was fabulous. Escargot Au vol-Au-vent was terrific. The cote de Veau was tender and tasty. The Lapin was quite nice- no bones. A just and ultimate French meal in this wondrous City. Our last.
Waiting for the souffle.
The maitre de was very funny. -
Review from Emeline V.
Montréal, QC
9/24/2011 5 photos
After reading the reviews I decided to try this restaurant with my parents.
The decor is absolutely lovely and made a great impression on everyone. We thought we were being forgotten when, right after opening the wine, their waiters hovered around us like crazy to bring butter, bread and appetizers (great thought). In the evening, a pianist will fill the room with a jazzy mood as they dim the lights really low...
My paté de foie was delicate as can be and my father loved having an avocado smothered in shrimps. I had the lamb shanks and my mother ordered the duck. Hers was so crisp yet tender, while mine was, well, enormous. I had an ENTIRE lamb shank. With vegetables. And pasta. I still finished it, it was definitely worth it.
Our desserts were raspberry sorbet with a hint of alcohol (that's what I'm talking about).
Now, you may be wondering, if the diner's so great why only three stars. Ah. Well, I guess it's my fault: I should've gone for the lamb rack and escargot, like everybody else said.
But, first off, my parents are francophone, and the staff clearly isn't. Not "Communication Breakdown" yet, but, you know, in a restaurant that prides itself on fine French cuisine, in Montreal...
Now we are a really old-fashioned bunch, so my father was a bit mind-boggled when the waitress preferred toying with the wine bottle's cork rather than hand it to him. Speaking of wine, they only have 2 half-bottles available. My parents, being their conservative-euro selves like to hear about their meal as much as eating it, you know the subtle flavors, the accompaniments and all...But even I raised a brow when the waiter answered to "How do you serve your rabbit?" with "With sauce and vegetables.". I'll give it to you, I'm no rocket scientist, but I can read a menu. And I'm glad to see that so can their waiters.
It was a bit heart wrenching, us coming from a French background, to have the waiter recommend Apéritif wines by brand rather than by flavor.. But my heart really skipped a beat when we realized that we were not given a dessert choice along with the Table d'hôte, which I've never seen done (in a 3 course meal that is). As a matter of fact, we didn't even have a choice of tea..
You know, little details that add up...Listed in: Faim sans fin
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Review from Dave L.
9/17/2008
The following review contains mature subject matter and is suitable for adults only.
I went to L'autre Saison on a recommendation from some coworkers, thinking it would be a fine French dining experience... but it was so far from the mark. I ordered their lamp chops, which are supposed to be famous. When they came, it looked pretty good although the lamb was loaded with an inch of panko. Then came the horrific part... while I was taking a picture of my plate, THE WAITER AND OWNER THOUGHT IT WOULD BE HILARIOUS TO PLACE A RUBBER MINIATURE PENIS ON MY PLATE. He said, "Look, it's a male lamb!"
WHAT THE BLOODY HELL.
This was beyond disgusting. I gave the owner a strong lecture and he apologized; but he didn't really understand, just kind of shrugged it off like I didn't get the joke.
Tips: Don't bother. There are some sick and twisted people here.Listed in: You have offended me
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Review from Ed S.
4/24/2011
Great restaurant. Fresh ingredients. Good cooking. Good service (you do need some sense of humor to enjoy, though). Highly recommended.
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Review from Christopher H.
This restaurant was fantastic. We were in Montreal for a weekend away with friends. We went on Yelp to find a good place to go for dinner on Saturday night. After reading the review about the male lamb, we just had to go. We walked in with nice jeans and dress shirts and the staff gave us no problem (my impression was that most folks don't wear jeans there). We were seated at the manager's table and he was very friendly and contributed to our great experience. Everyone got the special lamb dish. It was delicious. We had great wine, great food, and a great dessert to top it off. The physical surroundings are beautiful. The service is excellent. The price is slightly higher than I was expecting, but it was worth it. If you are looking for a fantastic fine dining experience in Montreal, you must go to L'autre Saison!
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Review from Lukas V.
2/23/2009
While visiting my friend in Montreal he took me to this fantastic restaurant. The food was amazing, the decor was impeccable, and the service was great as well.
The steak that I had was super tender and melted in my mouth, thats when you know its a good place! kudos to the chef :)
The next time I visit L'autre Saison is definitely on the check list. -
Review from Alex G.
7/19/2011
Situated in a townhouse, and decorated in a flowery French motif, we weren't sure of our choice. We prefer modern and hip, whereas this appeared to be from a bygone era. We were, as well, the youngest people here (by three decades). With that said, we were more than pleasantly surprised. The owner (of over 30 years) was on hand to personally serve us. The menu is classic French, but with a rustic simplicity and slight updating that we truly enjoyed. We started with the snails in puff pastry to share - which they split in the kitchen without asking; a nice touch of customer service. The salads, one mixed and one of watercress and endive were fresh, crisp, sizable, and lightly dressed with a cool, light dressing - delicious. My steak frite was a beautiful piece of richly flavored beef, ensconced in a pepper sauce, with tasty (if not crisp enough) French fries. We loved every bite! My wife's rack of lamb, with a touch of mustard and a thin breadcrumb layer on the edge, was spectacular. For desert, he made a berries bowl for my wife, with just a tad of cream at the bottom - again, great customer service. Despite the flowery interior and stuffy look, don't hesitate to stop here - it was a dynamite meal!
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Review from Stephen Z.
8/21/2009
Happened by this place with my girlfriend while in Montreal (from NYC). I was actually wet and wearing jeans, but they weren't fussy about it. Super-charming French in a restored or just well-preserved old house with food and service that are frozen in the past (in a good way).
