Bistro le Ste-Cath in Montreal

4264 St Catherine St E, Montreal, Quebec H1V 3R6, Canada

★★★★☆
(423 reviews)
Categories: Bistro Takeout restaurant Performing arts theater Restaurant

About

Bistro le Ste-Cath est le diffuseur culturel qui réunit les arts culinaires, visuels et scéniques dans le quartier Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Le Bistro propose aussi un service de prêts-à-manger avec des repas savoureux, faits maison, pour toute la famille. Mais bien plus qu’un Bistro, Le Bistro est aussi socialement engagé: 100% de ses surplus sont reversés à la communauté.

Website
stecath.com
Address
4264 St Catherine St E, Montreal, Quebec H1V 3R6, Canada
Plus Code
HF28+38 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Cheques Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Parking

Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
423 reviews

Most Mentioned

performing arts (25) food presentation (14) brunch (9) profit (8) tartare (7) quality (6) cuisine (6) funny (5) server (5) terrace (5)
5 stars
212
4 stars
128
3 stars
40
2 stars
26
1 stars
17
★★
July 10, 2024

This restaurant has changed their way of functioning. The food was always so-so but they did have good shows going on. Now I think it is with reservation but not sure.

★★★★★
August 25, 2023

Really cool place. We've never been to the events, but we really like the food, either for brunch, lunch or dinner (now I understand they changed their opening hours so please verify). Tasty and generous portions, with an effort to serve local products. The atmosphere is nice, gigantic place with high ceilings, making it easier to enjoy the moment than those packed places. We enjoyed the choice of music as well. We recommend!

★★★★
August 18, 2023

Nice little spot, the staff is very nice! They have shows! The one I saw was very good. The food was tasty! The sound quality isn't the best!*

★★★★★
November 10, 2022

Came here for the first time tonight for MTL A Table and I was not disappointed. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. This is a nice little hidden gem and will most certainly be coming back. The staff was so friendly and welcoming which made the experience that much more enjoyable. Until next time!

★★★★
November 26, 2018

Great band was playing so we went for the evening. Food was mediocre. I had a burger. Meat was over done and the bun was dry or stale. Not sure which but the bun fell apart in my hands. Having said that, most of the people at our table said there suppers were great!

★★★★★
March 20, 2017

Cool place to hang out. Artists showcasing their talents on the wall and at night, on the stage. Check their website to see who's or what's on show tonight. The place help people get back on the job market so be kind and tip but expect professional service nonetheless. Good selection of beers, great food that pair well with the beer and is season-appropriate. There is never a cover so the food is pricey but worth it.

August 5, 2016

Waited over two hours from placing order until receiving our food. Apologies were made only at the end, and blame was placed on the kitchen and how busy they were. Had to argue not to pay full price as we had spent over two hours and 45 minutes in the restaurant by the time we were leaving. The service was so bad that we had two different other patrons approach us and ask us why we hadn't left yet. When we did finally get our food, both myself and my girlfriend got the wrong dishes. Once this was fixed, the food was just fine. The atmosphere was great with live, lively comedy. Nice decor and a fun vibe. If it weren't for the ridiculous wait time and staff who still tried to get us to pay full price after such an inconvenience, it would've been a fine. experience. After lengthy negotiation, the staff agreed to give us the meal on the house, but it was ridiculous that after two hours the first offer we were given was 15% off and a free drink, followed by "I'll try and get some dessert on the house for you folks." Glad to see they did the right thing in the end, but still a sour way to spend an evening.

★★★★★
September 28, 2014

We had a great Sunday Brunch here. Living around the corner, we wanted to give this place, which has recently change owners, a try. Service was very attentive and took care of details like placing the mugs with its handle to the left, which i adored. After our really delicious plates, we were even asked for our opinion, as one recipe was recently modified. Really no complains here at all, and the price was more than justified. Comes on top that the outside terrace is cosy and illuminated, but still protected from direct sunlight. And the business is run with a good cause. Highly recommendable

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Impeccable Show Evening!

★★
December 9, 2024

I was very disappointed and shocked by the service of an employee. I went to join my friends and realized it was a very busy evening. So I took the opportunity to ask a question when the waitress came to drop off my friends dishes. I asked if he made amaretto sours and was told yes but youre going to wait because I have other things to do in an aggressive tone. I ended up ordering with another server and he was the one who took care of us all evening. When I wanted to pay my server was busy and I had to leave so I went to the bar counter and asked for my bill with another server. I paid cash and he called my server to complete the transaction. When leaving I got caught by the waitress from the beginning, yelling at me and accusing me of not having paid my bill. She told me that I had a burger on my bill even though my table hadnt even ordered a burger. So I told her that I hadn t eaten a burger and she replied you re going to tell me that you didn t eat anything then . I told him my name because it was associated with the bill to prove to him that my bill was paid and that there was no burger on it. She acted as if she had my bill in her hands even though I had it with me. She told me that I was lying because she told me that it was she who had served me when she didnt at all. She even refused to serve me at first. Her colleague noticed that she was shouting at me across the bar and therefore went to see her to tell her that I had paid well and truly with him 2 minutes before. So I left and those were my only two interactions with her during the evening. It was during my visit for a comedy school show on Wednesday December 4.

★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

You should not take very dangerous young children to the 2nd floor. He has no barrier and he has no place to play with the little ones

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Good cooking

★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

This is an update in response to your response: Tickets were sold in the form of a show only or dinner + show so the organizers are supposed to know how many meals there will be to prepare ----- Grilled vegetable panini show meal. Lukewarm, no condiments in the sandwich, a slice of crooked orange cheese, and small pieces of fries, a good quantity. I think that normally the meals are different but when its a dinner show, they make less money and therefore the meals are less quality and I understand. Just one waitress I dont think is enough when the place is full. Otherwise, nice little place, good sound, easy parking on the street.

Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Impossible to join them. We tried several times.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Beautiful atmosphere Jean-simon Brisebois

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Super warm, but I cant comment on the food because the kitchen closed early.

★★★★
March 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Bar Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great service, thank you! Organization of a shower with 70 people. easy and efficient, everyone was happy

December 23, 2023

Good morning, I started going to Bistro Sainte Cath in 2016 to attend events. This Saturday evening, January 21, 2023, I was very surprised and surprised to come across a very very very very WEIRD waitress who did not want to serve us. I had to go to the counter to replace and pay for the order after explaining that a waitress completely refused to serve us after placing an order 5 times. The waiter who served us wanted to offer us the drinks for free to ease the situation. My friend was so shocked to the point that she left. I dont know if its a dream or a reality: Being refused in 2023 in a bar like Bistro Sainte-Cath for no reason.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The smash burger and the onion soup were terribly good! Nice atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent brisket sandwich. Discounts during an evening at the theater. Friendly staff. Quiet atmosphere on a Wednesday!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

super nice place super fun not too expensive the employees are welcoming and smiling the shows are sick super good we always have a very good evening

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

What a surprise, I had already been there twice, several years ago and I was disappointed. Surprise, yesterday we placed an order for takeout. MacandChesse, beef tartare and Ste-Cath burger. All the dishes were generous, but above all they were excellent. The tartare, although different, appealed to everyone. Side salad seasoned to perfection. , We have a new neighborhood restaurant in our favorites!

December 23, 2023

After a bad culinary experience in 2019, we wanted to try again. The food is just okay, but the service leaves a lot to be desired. Wrong order, very very long service, 45 minutes of waiting to finally receive the wrong cocktails, never received our second order of food which we were charged on the bill. We wanted to give a second chance but there won t be a third

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best taco estifi I ve ever eaten in my life! A really relaxed atmosphere, no specific musical register; we listen to everything! The staff is extremely friendly, it gives all the charm of a bistro To discover. Vegetarian options: No problem doing lactose-free

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Oops..

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very friendly, friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A friend rented the bistro for a private party. It was very good! Bar, kitchen and training and technician to jam! Beautiful evening.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice bistro, friendly and courteous servers. Nice selection of drinks, you dont have to be in a hurry and its perfect for relaxing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious espresso and Sangria, and the service is lovely.. wonderful evening...

★★★★
December 23, 2023

excellent food and outstanding service

★★★
December 23, 2023

Nachos with cucumbers and cheese not au gratin? It gets soft pretty quickly...please put the sauce on the side and brown it for real...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Small restaurant that doesnt seem like much, but excellent food, and the plates are really beautiful! It feels like a big restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

You can rent the room for your events and non-profit organizations

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Bad experience...

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent NYC rice. This was the first time I had this dish, and I was certainly not disappointed. Very pleasant service, I recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent product and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice discovery

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Super friendly...great food...good service

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Super friendly staff and great food!

December 23, 2022

No respect for the neighborhood....in addition to the fact that customers and STAFF smoke on the grounds of the apartment blocks next to the windows of the peoples house and we tenant having to endure the smell that comes in through our window nasty lack of class

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Delicious hamburger!!!! Friendly staff

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Correct

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Nice menu. Adequate portions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Warm atmosphere, affordable cocktails, good food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

My next stand-up comedy duo is where I want to do it!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Had a very nice evening

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

I was alone because it was a quiet day, but it was very special. I ate delicious onion soup and drank good red wine. And I played cards. And I made an important phone call in the peace of this place. In the evenings it must be more rock with the shows!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I went to test the Montreal table menu, good value for money

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Reasonably priced. Food was great. Service was fine.

★★
December 23, 2022

Place was half full, lack of service management with full staff. Getting service seemed complicated and long.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

place where to share with friends and family, in front of a good meal and a good show is a pleasure guaranteed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Well love the staff and the boss

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Warm place. Good food at a more than reasonable price.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great ambiance and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

A pleasant evening guaranteed. Good show and menu for all tastes. Nice place, nice little neighborhood bistro to know.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great atmosphere and food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Its good and its not too expensive.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

A place that offers excellent service and they have a very varied and tasty menu.

★★
December 23, 2020

Friendly bistro and decent food. However, the last time we were there, on February 13, we arrived at 6:20 p.m. and did not receive our meals until 7:41 p.m., even though we had been informed that we were going to the theater at 8 p.m. h! We didnt have time to finish our plates, let alone have dessert or coffee. This is not the first time that it seems to be understaffed and that we have the impression that the waiters-waitresses present are a little exploited. Still strange for a so-called socially engaged restaurant.

★★
December 23, 2020

Having faster service at the table would be appreciated

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Godd food kind staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Employees are welcoming, would recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best place in Hochelaga to eat with a large off-street terrace, its becoming more and more rare

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Delicious! The flavors were excellent. Fried bocconcini with a homemade marinara sauce... A truly perfect marinara!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great for charging your phone 24/7

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good little square and old theater

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I love lively comedy evenings

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

It s a shame that the portions are getting smaller and the menu is less varied.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Friendly and good shows

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very friendly hostesses and charming place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Super pleasant place. Recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Beautiful atmosphere and beautiful evenings of song

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent place for people who enjoy poetry they have open mic sometimes but its mostly in french the food was amazing and cheao as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

What a pleasant surprise! The evening of humor was hilarious, and all wonderfully accompanied by drinks and a choice of relevant beers. The starters are delicious at a fair price. Courteous and fast service. A nice bistro which deserves to be discovered, especially since the profits are redistributed to charitable organizations (thank you and well done), which allows you to console yourself if the bill is a little too steep for your taste... Nice place to drink and eat well as well as for shows.... THANKS.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Really fun and there are good shows

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Truly professional, helpful and friendly service, even in times of customer overload. A small downside because as much as the food is good in normal times, when there are a lot of people they seem to be really overworked and that affects the quality a little too much. Great atmosphere, especially if you like seeing moray eels!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Enjoyed the food and the evening, very good service.

December 23, 2019

We reserved a table for the evening of a play. We arrived at 6:00 p.m. and left at 7:40 p.m. without being served our dinner. Clearly, the establishment must revise its way of operating because waiting more than 90 minutes without being served is completely unacceptable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Always great evenings :-)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Warm place, courteous staff, very popular bistro cuisine and above all the chance to meet artists in an intimate atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

The food and music is good

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great menu. Top chef.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Poutine!! Yum!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very well eaten, you can bring your own wine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

meal a little expensive but content of the free show but ok

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good beef tartare!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very long service

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Good atmosphere and great improvisation

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very good meal and shows

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very nice atmosphere and tasty dishes!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Twice in 2018 I wanted to invite my teenager to eat there even though the restaurant was relatively empty, and both times we ended up leaving after about ten minutes because no one came to see us even though we were in the middle of the room. This evaluation therefore relates more to my appreciation of the service than of the cuisine.

★★★
December 23, 2019

An hour or more of waiting to receive our dishes, two of which were cold! A little pricey but it was still good.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Brunch was saddly disappointing. Wouldnt recommend.

★★★★
December 23, 2019

A very nice place to go and an excellent menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Perfect location and great staff. Excellent meal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Delicious

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Interesting. Good service

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Its a very good and very pleasant place, the staff and owners are warm and whats more the food is excellent, I really enjoyed it and I highly recommend this bistro.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I didnt like it

December 23, 2019

Not very good and mediocre show cartier of BS

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Went there for an event (Medieval Fair 2019). The food was really basic, the noodles for the stroganoff were overcooked and really hard, the dessert (some cake) tasted like Costco bought frozen then unfrozen cake. Havent tasted the food outside of an event. The music was good hence why I give 2 stars and not only 1.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

The food was delicious, and the service was perfect. I recommend it and I am sure to return! Beautiful area!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

To be continued...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

The meals are excellent as is the service :D

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Hearty and delicious meals, affordable prices, good service and a beautiful location for events. 100% of profits are donated to the community! To answer the owners question, I discovered your establishment during a political activity. :)

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

We go there for the atmosphere but not necessarily for the food. Its not horrible but its not up to par.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Superb place!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

For the moray eels

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Discovery of the bistro as part of Montréal à table! Very nice! Pleasant welcome! Brunch to recommend!!! We will return with pleasure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good breakfast! We had a good welcome and we had a good time.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

No

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Nice little bistro with lots of events throughout the week. Favor days with events!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

We went there for Montreal to eat. Very disappointed! Menu worthy of a canteen, deplorable drinks menu and questionable atmosphere! We used salt and pepper on the table multiple times to try to add a little taste to this blandness!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

We were a group of 5 people for the Mtl à table. The 3 waitresses seemed overwhelmed and ours was not able to provide service that met our expectations. Our glasses were empty and we were never offered anything else to drink. We were never asked if the food was to our liking. The desserts arrived even though the table had not been cleared. We waited over an hour for our food and it was served cold. Above all, no particular flavor, no or very little spice and taste. Owners, know that you have a clientele who has traveled from far away to participate in the event. We would never have come without Mtl at the table and it was a great opportunity for you to make your restaurant known. For our part, it was unfortunately a failure! I think the place has potential, but there is a lot of work to do. Better chances! Update answer: We were there on November 8 around 6:30 p.m. We ordered Entries: -salmon rillette -the tomato/cucumber tartare -deer tartare Main dishes: -trout fillet -bison Desserts: -delicious with chocolate and pear -profiteroles

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good cuisine!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent food and for a good cause!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I really liked the place: simple and affordable menu, welcoming staff, beautiful bistro, simple and warm decoration, wifi available. Easy found street parking. A place to return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Nice place! Good music, hamburger and atmosphere

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Nous sommes allés y manger en famille. Depuis longtemps nous voulions essayer cet endroit. Le service fût impeccable. Nous avons été conseillé par le chef qui a été très généreux de son temps à chaque étape de notre repas. La qualité de la nourriture était excellente et les portions sont généreuses. Vraiment une agréable découverte dans le quartier.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Nice atmosphere and varied menu. The food is pretty good. Very good service. A little expensive though. However, the bistro is a non-profit organization which redistributes its profits.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Beautiful area

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The service was slow. It took around 1h30 for our burgers and fries. We asked for ketchup we wait another 10 minutes. It is expensive and way overpriced for what it is. Very average pub food.

Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Poor service, low quality in overall for the food, they called them self a bistro????? (Not the same definition), avoid it (low quality hygiene)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

good place to take a drink

★★★
December 23, 2018

Good burger. But service was slow and i found a hair in salad.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

The tartars are very good, nice atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Excellent atmosphere, good food at reasonable prices, and since its a non-profit, the profits are donated to neighborhood community organizations. Social awareness has never tasted better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Best place for shows fun and culture! Ohhh and foodie!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Excellent show by the Murènes group, with a super good meal: flank steak

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Generally good. Several vegetarian choices.

★★
December 23, 2018

The MTL table menu is a joke! $23 to eat 2 scallops, a leaf of salad as a dish with 5 pieces of beef the size of a sugar cube and 3 pieces of annana, well done! Plus the show that we sell to you for free on the internet but which ultimately costs $8/person. I think you could say its a shame.

Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Disappointing experience with the MTL à Table menu! The presentations, portions and quality were not up to my groups expectations. The veggie options were okay. As for the meat, it was wasted due to its texture and flavor. The service also disappointed us. Unfortunately, we had to end the evening in a canteen to satisfy our appetite. Its a shame, we had read good comments about the place and its regular menu...

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Service was alright, the place was crowded. Still, the food was pretty terrible and not worth being served in a restaurant, let alone for that price. Wouldnt recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Microbrewery beers and original food at good prices.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Nice place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Dinner shows: cool, but ordinary food. Good service...