Steak frites in Montreal

[hapgood8]

I am going to visit Montreal in early August and I have high hopes to fulfill my steak frites craving. I have heard L'Express isn't particularly impressive to locals. What are some solid recommendations for (non-pricey) steak frites, preferably with hanger cuts?

Thanks in advance!

[mattlane]

Not steak-frites in the bavette/onglet sense, but if I've had a really good rib and amazing fries at Le Mas des Oliviers. More expesive than you'd pay for a $4 cut of meat, but really no comparison.

Extremely old-school french, with a reasonable wine list. The place is dated, but service good and friendly.

Just a thought.

And BTW, if I wanted traditional onglet or bavette, I'd stick with l'express, Lemeac as suggested, or even Holder on McGill college.

[Fritzy]

I will second both Mas des Oliviers and Lemeac's steak frites!

[hapgood8]

Thank you everyone!

[TheSnowpea]

There is L'Entrecôte St-Jean on Peel... they serve only that: steak frites with a green peppercorn sauce, along with with a walnut laden green salad and profiteroles for dessert.

I mean, it's okay, I suppose... but it's not my cup of tea. Some folks must like it however, because there are always people in there for lunch.

[catroast]

the bastards also charge like $35 bucks for a tiny steak

[TheSnowpea]

It's been so long since I have been (I think it was 25$ at the time for lunch? Went once with a colleague who was leaving the office for greener pastures and who wanted to go there... Nevah again!)

[Shattered]

Then why on earth would you mention it?

[cherylmtl]

Brasserie T! has a very decent steak frites, for around $21. IIRC, Tuck Shop had a decent one too.

[SnackHappy]

FYI, the cut at Brasserie T! is bavette (sirloin flap) and not flank steak as the English menu states.

[catroast]

i had a really nice sirloin steak frites at the Decca77 brasserie not long ago...it's more of a 5 a 7 type setting but it's well priced at $24.

and say what you will but mechant boeuf in old montreal has a good hanger steak frites for $21 --- they also have very good 5 a 7 drink specials.

The Lemeac steak frites is exceptionally good though

[Maximilien]

I like l'Express's steak-frites; it just works;

[Plateaumaman]

I agree. I'm local and L'Express is just fine. I've heard Steak Frites St-Paul is nice too. Considering that's their name, it should be good.

[hapgood8]

Thanks for your two cents. How far advance should I make a reservation at L'Express?

[Maximilien]

I'd call soon.

it's not very difficult to get a table, but you never know, especially if you want to eat at around 8pm-ish in the evening, or at lunch hour (12:30-ish).

I you are single or two, you could sit at the bar, and watch Mr. Masson at work.

[hapgood8]

Thanks!

[SnackHappy]

I haven't been to Leméac in a while , but their steak frites is quite good and the cut is hanger steak.

It's also available on their $27 after 10pm menu.

http://restaurantlemeac.com/