Le Roux — Restaurant in Bromont

As part of a weekend to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, we were looking for a suitable eatery for the occasion and entrusted Le Roux with making our experience a memorable one. We took time to indicate the milestone when filling out the reservation form and looked forward to our first visit at this handsome Bromont wine bar/restaurant open since 2023.

The food gets a solid 4/5 based on the various dishes selected and the wine list was impressive. As for prices, expect to spend $100+ pp. The service, though adequate , lacked attention to a rather important detail in that there was absolutely no acknowledgment of our special occasion at any point during our visit. Not so much as a basic “Happy anniversary!”. Nada. I immediately felt a sense of buyer’s remorse that was about to deepen.

We mentioned the apparent oversight in the feedback form the following day and their response to the requested feedback has generated some interesting discussions among foodie friends. For many restaurants, the mere mention of a special occasion in the comments section of a reservation form is enough for staff to understand the assignment and show appropriate hospitality (eg complementary drinks /dessert) This place has a different approach and said that they stopped the practice of doing something extra, like including a candle with dessert, because more than half of the customers for whom they did so were upset by such thoughtful gestures. It’s hard to imagine what the alleged complaints might’ve been about (“How dare you offer us a glass of bubbly to toast our anniversary or dessert for my birthday !”, said nobody ) but here we are. The owner responding to our feedback closed by saying they’d gladly have done something special had we done more than merely mention it was our 20th wedding anniversary and specified how we wanted them to go about that bit of hospitality - an area with which we assumed they’d be familiar. In other words, we dropped their ball. Phooey!

PS Another of the owners replied thanking us for taking the time to provide feedback and said they’d look into the matter. A friend from NYC, where hospitality culture is a different beast, pointed out that we still hadn’t been wished a happy anniversary by anyone from the place. An astute observation to be sure, but you can’t get blood...

La Roux in Bromont is what happens when a restaurant gets everything right—stellar service, breathtaking views, and a great menu that makes you consider relocating just to be closer to it.

We arrived as a family of five—my wife, three young daughters (6, 4, and 2), and myself—right at opening (4 PM). Met with a warm smile, we were seated in a private corner with panoramic views of Bromont Mountain, making us feel like VIPs without the hassle of fame. Parking? Plenty and convenient—always a win when traveling with kids.

Impressive drink menu. A strong cocktail list for the grown-ups and perfectly chilled Templetons for the kids. Classy.

Tuesdays mean $1.50 oysters, and who are we to argue with destiny? We ordered 18, and they arrived fresh, cold, and flawless, straight from Nova Scotia. Served with mignonette and hot sauce—simple, elegant, and the perfect start.

Next up, the tuna tataki—a delicate sear, beautifully plated with wasabi cream and diced beets, a balance of heat and sweetness.

The mushroom cream pasta was decadent, rich, and packed with umami, though a slice of toasted bread would have been a welcome companion to mop up that luscious sauce. Still, a winner.

For the kids: a plate of fries—golden, flavorful, though I prefer mine with a bit more crispiness (but let’s be honest, they didn’t last long). The pepperoni pizza? Perfection. A tangy, well-balanced sauce, beautifully crisp-yet-chewy crust—one of those “one bite, everybody knows the rules” kind of pizzas.

The real MVP? Katerine, our server—gracious, knowledgeable, and the kind of person who makes a meal memorable. Her recommendation of a dry Alsace Riesling was spot on—bright, crisp, and perfect alongside our seafood and pasta.

An early dinner that hit all the right notes. Highly recommend La Roux for families, date nights, or anyone who just appreciates great food in a stunning setting. We’ll definitely be back to explore more of the à la carte offerings.

Bravo, La Roux. You’ve set...

So I have mixed feelings about this place. The ambience is very nice, great decor, nice views from the windows, wonderful staff as well. Their food? Well it's mediocre at best and surprisingly expensive for the quality. Who thought it was a good idea to serve fries in a bowl, that haven't even been recently fried and probably sitting for half an hour? Fries were so soggy we left most of them - sauce wasn't bad. The platter of grilled meats was so bland. The chicken was whiter than paper and bland like cupboard. Steak cooked ok but boring again. Ribs, the sauce undercooked and weird texture (BBQ sauce needs to be cooked for a few hours to develop color/flavor). We paid 16 dollars for side of veggies - we got 50 cents worth of parsnips, beets and carrots with overpowering and not fitting cloves as a spice (big no). 16 dollars for root vegetables?? Food all around not worth the price. It's not just about ingredients, your chefs need to learn how to actually cook and develop flavors and make sure they fit the flavor profile of the rest of the meal. Salad lacked dressing and was basically leaves thrown with radishes. Go if you want to go for drinks but don't bother wasting money...