Braseiro — Restaurant in Montreal

Came in without a reservation with 4 available 2 seat tables at around 8 PM on a Saturday night. Waiters needed to confer between themselves (there was a huddle) and then opted to allow us to have a table. Yey! We were then consequently given the table directly near the door and with fall coming along, we preferred to sit somewhere further away from the door. There was a table mere feet away that was more sheltered but the seating arrangement wasn't negotiable since there was "a reservation".

Ok. Did they reserve that specific 2 seat table to their patron or something? Same seating arrangement, isn't our money just as important as theirs? We weren't very impressed by this but we ended up sitting down and placing our orders anyways.

Since it was our first visit here we decided to go with their mixed meat plate but apparently try don't serve plates that are shareable and expected us to grab another plate. We shrugged and went with another identical plate since we really wanted to try the variety of meats they had to offer.

When the plates came they were actually pretty big and I couldn't understand why they couldn't have a shareable mixed meat plate like so many other resto seem completely able to do without issues. We ended up with so much salad & rice it was just wasteful..People tend to regularly share plates, especially in a community setting.

....maybe I'm difficult but whatever.

Regarding the food, it was pretty good. The chicken was excellent as you'd normally expect a Portuguese resto to serve. The pork & beef was quite tasty. I however felt the chorizo was underwhelming in contrast to the other meats.

The service was alright, food & drinks were served in a timely fashion and refills were done without a problem.

Ultimately, we felt we paid more than we should have for what we ate. Perhaps seeing 2 plates with identical 1/3 of it leftover with so much salad & rice left me a little resentful when I paid the bill.

Finally......when we finished paying I went out of my way to point out at the empty table we weren't allowed to use..... which sat empty beside us during the 1+ hour meal we just experienced.

Shenanigans. Truly.

With so many Portuguese options I don't wouldn't see myself here again...

Tucked away like a well-kept secret, this Portuguese charcoal grill restaurant is far more than a neighborhood staple — it’s a culinary pilgrimage for those craving authenticity with a touch of elegance. From the moment you step inside, the scent of smoldering charcoal and marinated meats transports you to the heart of Portugal, where tradition is not just respected — it’s revered.

The ambiance strikes a rare balance: rustic yet refined. Warm wood tones, traditional Azorean tile accents, and an open grill set the tone, while attentive service and curated Portuguese wines elevate the experience.

The frango no churrasco — chicken grilled over open flame — is the soul of the menu. Crispy-skinned, deeply seasoned, and kissed by smoke, it’s a masterclass in simplicity and depth. But the sophistication reveals itself in the sides: tender roasted vegetables, perfectly salted potatoes, and house-made piri-piri that’s fiery yet balanced.

Don’t skip the bacalhau — a dish that demands respect and delivers reward. The cod is buttery, the olive oil rich and aromatic, and the garlic confit melts on the tongue. Each bite feels like a nod to generations past, lovingly modernized.

For dessert, the pastel de nata arrives warm with a delicate brûlée top — a simple, elegant finale to a meal grounded in heritage and elevated with care.

In a city full of noise, this place doesn’t shout — it speaks softly, with integrity. It’s Portuguese to the core, but with the kind of quiet sophistication that invites both regulars and newcomers to feel like...

I've been there many times in the past. I usually describe it as one of the few restaurants where I eat steak because I'm super difficult for steaks and my friends know that if I say that I eat steak somewhere, it means that the steak is not just good. It's amazing.

Of course, the steak is not the only thing that is good there. Pretty much everything on the menu is great.

Last friday, i went there with a group that i would describe as a little too big for the size of the place. So, yeah, the service was slower than usual. But, considering the size of the group, It had to be expected. And anyways, we were not in a hurry at all. We actually stayed there over an hour after closing time. It was super nice of them to let us stay that long.

And everybody loved the place. Everybody loved the food.

And btw, I keep talking about the food but the service is...