Bistro le Ste-Cath in Montreal
4264 St Catherine St E, Montreal, Quebec H1V 3R6, Canada
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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.
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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.
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!
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!*
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
Impeccable Show Evening!
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.
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
Good cooking
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.
Impossible to join them. We tried several times.
Beautiful atmosphere Jean-simon Brisebois
Super warm, but I cant comment on the food because the kitchen closed early.
Vegetarian options: Bar Food
Great service, thank you! Organization of a shower with 70 people. easy and efficient, everyone was happy
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.
The smash burger and the onion soup were terribly good! Nice atmosphere.
Excellent brisket sandwich. Discounts during an evening at the theater. Friendly staff. Quiet atmosphere on a Wednesday!
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
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!
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
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
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Very friendly, friendly staff
A friend rented the bistro for a private party. It was very good! Bar, kitchen and training and technician to jam! Beautiful evening.
Nice bistro, friendly and courteous servers. Nice selection of drinks, you dont have to be in a hurry and its perfect for relaxing
Delicious espresso and Sangria, and the service is lovely.. wonderful evening...
excellent food and outstanding service
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...
Small restaurant that doesnt seem like much, but excellent food, and the plates are really beautiful! It feels like a big restaurant.
You can rent the room for your events and non-profit organizations
Bad experience...
Excellent NYC rice. This was the first time I had this dish, and I was certainly not disappointed. Very pleasant service, I recommend
Excellent product and service
Nice discovery
Super friendly...great food...good service
Super friendly staff and great food!
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
Delicious hamburger!!!! Friendly staff
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Nice menu. Adequate portions.
Warm atmosphere, affordable cocktails, good food.
My next stand-up comedy duo is where I want to do it!
Had a very nice evening
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!
I went to test the Montreal table menu, good value for money
Reasonably priced. Food was great. Service was fine.
Place was half full, lack of service management with full staff. Getting service seemed complicated and long.
place where to share with friends and family, in front of a good meal and a good show is a pleasure guaranteed
Well love the staff and the boss
Warm place. Good food at a more than reasonable price.
Great ambiance and service.
A pleasant evening guaranteed. Good show and menu for all tastes. Nice place, nice little neighborhood bistro to know.
Great atmosphere and food
Its good and its not too expensive.
A place that offers excellent service and they have a very varied and tasty menu.
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.
Having faster service at the table would be appreciated
Godd food kind staff
Employees are welcoming, would recommend!
Best place in Hochelaga to eat with a large off-street terrace, its becoming more and more rare
Delicious! The flavors were excellent. Fried bocconcini with a homemade marinara sauce... A truly perfect marinara!
Great for charging your phone 24/7
Good little square and old theater
I love lively comedy evenings
It s a shame that the portions are getting smaller and the menu is less varied.
Friendly and good shows
Very friendly hostesses and charming place.
Super pleasant place. Recommended
Great!
Beautiful atmosphere and beautiful evenings of song
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
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.
Really fun and there are good shows
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!
Enjoyed the food and the evening, very good service.
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!
Always great evenings :-)
Warm place, courteous staff, very popular bistro cuisine and above all the chance to meet artists in an intimate atmosphere
The food and music is good
Great menu. Top chef.
Poutine!! Yum!
Very well eaten, you can bring your own wine
meal a little expensive but content of the free show but ok
Great food!
Very good beef tartare!
Very long service
Good atmosphere and great improvisation
Very good meal and shows
Very nice atmosphere and tasty dishes!
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.
An hour or more of waiting to receive our dishes, two of which were cold! A little pricey but it was still good.
Brunch was saddly disappointing. Wouldnt recommend.
A very nice place to go and an excellent menu
Perfect location and great staff. Excellent meal
Delicious
Interesting. Good service
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.
I didnt like it
Not very good and mediocre show cartier of BS
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.
The food was delicious, and the service was perfect. I recommend it and I am sure to return! Beautiful area!
To be continued...
The meals are excellent as is the service :D
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. :)
We go there for the atmosphere but not necessarily for the food. Its not horrible but its not up to par.
Superb place!!!
For the moray eels
Discovery of the bistro as part of Montréal à table! Very nice! Pleasant welcome! Brunch to recommend!!! We will return with pleasure.
Very good breakfast! We had a good welcome and we had a good time.
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Nice little bistro with lots of events throughout the week. Favor days with events!
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!
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
Very good cuisine!
Excellent food and for a good cause!
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
Nice place! Good music, hamburger and atmosphere
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.
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.
Beautiful area
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.
Poor service, low quality in overall for the food, they called them self a bistro????? (Not the same definition), avoid it (low quality hygiene)
good place to take a drink
Good burger. But service was slow and i found a hair in salad.
The tartars are very good, nice atmosphere
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.
Best place for shows fun and culture! Ohhh and foodie!
Excellent show by the Murènes group, with a super good meal: flank steak
Generally good. Several vegetarian choices.
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.
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...
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.
Microbrewery beers and original food at good prices.
Nice place
Dinner shows: cool, but ordinary food. Good service...
