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Le Bremner Montreal

Posted By Jennifer Ho Sep 04 2011 · 0 comments · Dining Out, Old Montreal

Adobo Pork Shanks With Cilantro Salad

Le Bremner is one of Montreal’s newest and most popular restaurants – not only has it been all over the Urbanspoon talk of the town, but it has been quite successful in getting a fair amount of attention just through word of mouth. This buzz may mostly be because of its celebrity chef owner, Chuck Hughes. With a sweet spot on St. Paul street in the Old Port and one of the most beautiful terraces I’ve seen in a while, the back part of the restaurant is an absolute gem. Weather permitting (fall and colder weather fast approaching), make sure to request for a spot out there. Surrounded by rustic chic decor and leafy greens, paneled/embossed ceilings and great big wooden tables, Le Bremner has its look nailed. The lack of signage makes it very possible for people to miss Le Bremner – the word “Restaurant” is written in simple red lettering above steps leading to a basement level giving it a more underground, exclusive feel.

Throughout the course of the evening, we each had three main dishes, as recommended by our waitress. We ate and drank plenty – more than enough. With three mains, you’re good to go and plus the dessert (because everyone always has room for dessert), you’ll leave likely leave happy, maybe a little drunk and definitely full. You’ll also probably be able to skip breakfast the next day.

Gin Fizz
Bourbon Fizz
Plum Daiquiri
Hue Beer (Vietnamese)
Chateau D’Arles

 

A Dozen Oysters
Kimchi Snow Crab
Albacore

 

Salad
Rapini
Pizza Naan
Lamb and Chorizo Meatballs
Pork and Shrimp Spicy on Rice
Spicy Sea Bass

 

Tollhouse Cookies and Strawberry Milk
Strawberry Shortcake
Chocolate Ganache Pie

Service was courteous and helpful. Our waitress made suggestions tailored to our likes and arranged to bring out our food in services depending on which sections the three courses we ordered were from (cold, raw, hot etc.). Most of the seafood here is phenomenal. One of my favorites of the entire course was the kimchi snow crab dish. With a touch of spice and a lot of crunch, the dish was something special. The albacore tasted super fresh and the spicy sea bass was cooked to perfection. The pizza naan got rave reviews – served on top of a lobster bisque, the pizza too was unique in its own way and obviously very hearty. The chocolate ganache pie was thick and chocolatey as expected and the tollhouse cookies were freshly baked (made to order – takes 15 minutes), hot and gooey on the inside, just how I like it. The strawberry shortcake was deceptively large – on the contrary it was light and fluffy with a lot of cream.  All the desserts were great – the only one we neglected to order was the jelly donuts. Next time!

*According to one of the servers, the Bremner is actually named after the founder/owner (Alexandre Bremner) of the building.

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Homemade Fennel Cracker Sticks
Homemade Fennel Cracker Sticks
Chateau D'Arles
Chateau D’Arles
Hue Beer - Vietnamese Beer
Hue Beer – Vietnamese Beer
Gin Fizz
Gin Fizz
Bourbon Fizz
Bourbon Fizz
Plum Daiquiri
Plum Daiquiri
Spicy Bass
Spicy Bass
Kimchi Snow Crab
Kimchi Snow Crab
A Dozen Oysters
A Dozen Oysters
Spicy Sriracha Sauce
Spicy Sriracha Sauce
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Edamame
Edamame
Rapini With Anchovies and Chopped Eggs
Rapini With Anchovies and Chopped Eggs
Pizza Naan
Pizza Naan
Adobo Pork Shanks With Cilantro Salad
Adobo Pork Shanks With Cilantro Salad
Lamb and Chorizo Meatball WIth Fresh Cheddar
Lamb and Chorizo Meatball WIth Fresh Cheddar
Pork and Shrimp Spicy on Rice
Pork and Shrimp Spicy on Rice
Espresso
Espresso
Cappucino
Cappucino
Frothed Milk
Frothed Milk
Smith's Meadow Herbal Infusion
Smith’s Meadow Herbal Infusion
Smith's Meadow Herbal Infusion
Smith’s Meadow Herbal Infusion
Chocolate Ganache Pie
Chocolate Ganache Pie
Tollhouse Cookies and Strawberry Milk
Tollhouse Cookies and Strawberry Milk
Strawvberry Shortcake
Strawvberry Shortcake
Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Shortcake


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