646250 Thu Aug 20 15:39:48 -0700 2009 3 22 Quebec (including Montreal) 0 4963747 I've just begun a quest for the best steak tartare in Montreal. I had it at Rosalie a few weeks ago and it was perfection: hand chopped, well seasoned, textured and fresh with a raw quail's egg on top. It was served with a simple green salad and homemade fries. Divine. Today, I went to l'Express, which I usually love, and asked if the steak was hand chopped. The waitress told me in no uncertain terms that their tartare was the best in the city. She asked me if I wanted it "releve" (spiced or seasoned) and I said yes. When it was presented to me, my jaw dropped. It looked like a handful of ground beef from the supermarket with capers in it. It was tasty, but much too spicy. It was served with delicious fries and mayonnaise. I've heard that M sur Masson does a hand-cut tartare as well. Does anyone have any other recommendations? Next weekend, I'm going to try Anthony Bourdain's recipe from Les Halles. It looks delicious. Thu Aug 20 15:39:48 -0700 2009 153921 londonbound 1 4963794 Cafe Cherrier has one that is pretty decent for a less upscale place. Thu Aug 20 15:54:55 -0700 2009 4963747 290885 berbatov 1 4963919 Hiya, here are a couple of past threads to check out: Best beef tartare in montreal? http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/565868 Best steak tartare? http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/419782 Steak Tartar http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/447495 Thu Aug 20 16:38:27 -0700 2009 4963747 66614 kpzoo 2 4963963 Thanks, I'll check these out. Thu Aug 20 16:55:40 -0700 2009 4963919 153921 londonbound