Grd. level w/ 2 steps dwn.-Not bad for Old Montreal

Our first focus is always for mobility impaired travelers since my husband walks w/ crutches.The bld. is ground level w/ 1 step down at entryway then1 step dwn. into the room (both manageable); the restroom is 2 easily negotiable steps up.
This is Southern French cooking -- thus the (roughly translated) name: Provincial Farmhouse of the Olivier Family. Attire: Casual;... plus

A wonderful surprise

This is a very casual French style bistro that has been in business for 40 years. The menu has most of the French Bistro Classics. it has a very approachable wine list we a great selection of under $100 French wines including some very nicely priced Bordeaux wines. The service was friendly and competent. We had a lovely meal and... plus

A classic that always amazes me

Went to Le Mas last march with my girlfriend and even though I hadn't gone in 2 years for some reason, the owner still remembered my name and greeted us warmly. I had the surf and turf and my girlfriend had the bass which were both spectacularly great. Actually, next time I go I will have the bass, it was... plus

A consistent winner

An eclectic ambience which reflects Montreal's great diversity . People of both languages and ethnic backgrounds come together to enjoy great food, teriffic service and reasonable prices. Le Mas is home to hundreds of regulars who have been coming for decades. Its very French in the best sense with daily specials for lunch and dinner. The fish soup, the lamb,... plus

A long-time favorite

We eat here every time we visit Montreal. The food & service is always great, as is the atmosphere. Nice but warm, not stuffy. Wait staff knowledgeable & friendly. I highly recommend for a French restaurant that's great but not pretentious or overly pricey.

Loved the meal and dessert. Service was outstanding

Went there with a group of 16 business associates. Many of use were very impressed with the service and more importantly the meal. I had a salad and a part of the snails for an appetizer. Both were very good. I had never had snails before. I also had fish soup which was good. For the entree I had the... plus

Excellent food in a great atmosphere

We had an excellent meal here! We did not have a reservation (Friday night) but we were seated promptly. The service was friendly and casual and the restaurant seemed to be mostly locals. My brother had a ribeye steak with frites which he claimed was the best he's ever had. I had the ahi tuna with vermouth sauce and wasabi... plus

Amazing as promised by all other reviews

My mother and I came to Montreal on vacation and sought out Le Mas des Oliviers based on the amazing reviews on here. We were not disappointed! As many others have said, we did make a reservation and the place was pretty packed when we ate. It's a tiny hole in the wall and would not be found otherwise but... plus

Not good French meal

Order rabbit and duck. The rabbit tastes fine, but bone is not removed. Duck is not cooked well and hard to chew. The sauce for duck is great. Fish soup is a little too salty.

Good food, great atmosphere and service

Been here a couple of times, I love the in the wall out of view location it has, from the outside its nondescript just a little door, if you aren't looking for the place you would never know the treasure it hides.
The atmosphere takes you back to an earlier time, a simpler more peaceful time, or its just me... plus

Classic as promised

We went to this restaurant as recommended by the concierge of our hotel and were ever so happy to have gone! The cosy ambience, courteous yet cheerful service by a Frenchman and flawless French cuisine more than made up for the few steps we had to take in a blasting winter snowstorm. We chose French onion soup, vichyssoise (despite the... plus

Excellent

My first time at this jewel of a restaurant that has been around for over forty years. Went on a tuango coupon and will definately return with or without a coupon.
Excellent comfort food. Basic quality ingredients. Doesn't take much just keep to basics and stay true. With all these restaurants opening with lots of decor but little quality it's... plus

authentic french food, for gourmets

Best restaurant in downtown Montreal by far! from the moment you enter this cozy restaurant time stops and and you are pampered by the amazing staff!Quentin is a true professional, he takes care of you as if you were visiting an old time friend.
Icant pick a favorite dish, every time my husband and I eat there everything is cooked... plus

First time was a charm

My wife and I had dinner at Le Mas Des Oliviers last night. The food was incredible! We both had the beef and lobster dish as our main. To start we split an order of the frogs legs. We had never tried them before and I am glad we did. They really do taste like chicken, only much more tender.... plus

Truly amazing

I was at Le Mas des Oliviers over the weekend, and I must say that I had the time of my-life! The staff was the best! Laughed and joked with them! The food!!! Well lets just say! I give it a 10 **** plus! Amazing food! Amazing service! Staff excellent!!!!!! Can not wait to go back!

Always a delight

The food, the wine, the ambiance, but especially the staff. They make the evening special. We had a discount coupon with Tuango, the choices on the menu are limited but it doesn't matter as they offer exact dishes from the regular menu. I had the lamb always done to perfection.. Merci!

Great attention to details

I chose this restaurant for a business lunch, based on Tripadvisor reviews.
And Le Mas des Oliviers did not disappoint!
They served traditional provencal dishes, no real surprise there.
But what I loved most: small details to enhance every plate.
For example, my salad was served with fresh oranges and cashew nuts.
The salmon I ordered was cooked to perfection,... plus

Outstanding- a Dining Experience

This restaurant represents a little corner of France right here in Montreal. We dined there in January, 2014 with friends for a special occasion. We were warmly greeted upon arrival. The menu, including the table d'hote, will surely satisfy all diners.
Three people at our table had the Sea Bass, and I had the veal chop. Salad was served first.... plus

never disappointing

In this dreary damp month we needed a lift so we decided to go back to Le Mas for dinner and try some new dishes. The service is professional but not 'stuffy'. Our server described every course extensively and our biggest problem was how to choose. We were four and decided to order different dishes and try them all. The... plus

Sassy, classy restaurant

Great ambience, wonderful food, very good service. Place was busy. Reservations a good idea. Service was busy, but really very good. They have a bit of a NYC sassy service attitude...but only in a good way. Funny remarks instead of staid, stuffy service. Highly recommend. The entry way is a little obscure, but once inside, you'll enjoy! Food was really... plus

My wife loves French food

I must concur with all of the other ratings of excellent for this restaurant, it did not disappoint. I had the Veal Scallopini.It was excellent, just right with some flat noodles on the side. I chose the soup for a starter in lieu of a salad. I am glad I did honestly the best tomato soup I've ever had. My... plus

The Best

Classic French cuisine, always just right. The perfect evening again thanks to the friendly efficient staff who know cuisine. Can't recommend enough this place never lets you down.

Ahhhh. C'est si bon

Montreal again, another French rest. French Tavern style, classic French menu cooked and served to perfection. The entire staff just love what they do, and they know what they are serving. One of the few places where you can really trust the sommelier and the waiter for good advice. I have been there many times over 12 years, never had... plus

True to its reputation

I was delighted to get one of those Groupon deals to this Montreal landmark. It is a place that is normally outside my budget so as a foodie on a budget, it was a treat to finally visit Le Mas for my birthday and what a wonderful visit it was.
Contrary to some other places that offer coupon deals, the... plus

Excellent

I went to Le Mas Des Oliviers on a Saturday evening with Customers. From reception to desserts, everything was perfect.
Location is great, restaurent is clean and staff wonderful. Excellent choices of different wine and food was very good.

Huge delicious helpings

My granddaughter and I had the French onion soup. It doesn't get any better but we would have been better off not finishing our bowls. My wife had the beet salad we she really enjoyed. My granddaughter had the filet with peppercorn sauce which she liked a lot. My wife had the breast of duck with peppercorn sauce: she is... plus

Out of this world

A Montreal landmark that never ceases to amaze. Good, old-fashioned professional service, amazing food and a look and feel that will make you want to stay there all night!

Out of the ball park meal and service

My wife and I travel to Montreal many times each year. for some reason we have not tried this restaurant until recently. The reviews indicated this was on of the best restaurants in the city. The reviews were spot on. The combination of excellent food and service in an establishment that has been in the same hands for so long... plus

This is so special

Le Mas is always a favorite because it does not disappoint! The surroundings are authentic French without being pretentious. The service is topnotch without being cloying and the food, well the food is always the star! When I asked to taste the house wine and was not crazy about it, the waiter asked what I liked and opened a bottle... plus

A montreal delight

What a meal!! A surprise evening of superb lamb jarret & salmon, not trying to diminish the choco mousse and strawberry meuillefeuille.... everything was well balanced between richness & freshness, with the extra effort by two servors + maître d to make our stay extra special... were treated like long-time customers, WHICH WE WILL NOW BECOME!!!
If in the core... plus

Top of the list, worldwide

French cuisine...Canadian French...at its best! Friendly service; great wine selection, good neighborhood, downtown.
Try the Bourgoignons, artichaut, Ris de veau, Escalope veau.
Certainly, if you are within a few hundred miles of Montreal, go! If you find yourself IN Montreal, and don't go, you will be missing out!
The atmosphere is a very nice blend of urban/country.

A great meal

We had a great lunch here. This is your old style French restaurant with an extensive menu of French specialities. The service was brisk and friendly and the portions, including the wine, generous. It was filled with a lot of business people at lunch. Our meal was delicious. Highly recommended. We will definitely be back again on our next Montreal... plus

Old school and very wonderful

As others have pointed out, it is a bit old school but don't let dissuade you from eating here. The staff are extremely friend and provide very good service. We had a variety of appetizers and main courses. All were very good. I had cod and it was cooked perfectly. To me, the real test of a restaurant is their... plus

Wonderful

The service is great and the food is just fabulous. A true gem on Rue Bishop. There isn't much curb appeal b/c Bishop St. is full of restaurants but once inside it reminds you of an old country French restaurant. Exposed beams, brick, and typical barn accents.
The staff is lovely and the owner is always floating around the restaurant... plus

Unbeatable food and service

family owned restaurant. owner personally checked on us several times and then when we were leaving packed us a box of home made cookies!
the best rabbit I've ever had. also had lamb and escargot; both were exquisite.
phenomenal experience. Highly recommended.

Divine

This fabulous establishment is hidden amongst the concrete jungle of downtown Montreal half-way down Rue Bishop. It offers that ambiance and easy yet professional service often associated with restaurants in France.
The food was just excellent – by far the best we have had on our trip across eastern Canada. It was absolutely delicious and served in generous portions. Imaginative... plus

Dinner for 23

Sometimes a restaurant does a wonderful job serving couples and groups of four but starts to fall apart as the groups gets bigger. Two thumbs up for Le Mas des Oliviers for serving food - tasty, hot and fast for 23 people (all at the same table) while making all feel special and not rushed. Along with our wonderful trip... plus

France in Montreal

This is a must hit location if you're looking for excellent cuisine in good sized portions with fairly reasonable pricing. Among its competition ... It has none.
The staff is excellent and will help you patiently through your selections even if you're a bit unaware of everything on the menu.
Food is prepared excellently and presentation is with style that... plus

A classic in Montreal

Before this recent visit, I had diner in "Le Mas des Oliviers" in 1969, a few years after it opened. I was delighted to find that the food quality was as great I remembered. The "table d'hôte" at lunch time is a fantastic value, offering a variety of main dishes for this three course meal for prices ranging from $... plus

This is my favorite restaurant in North America

Old world elegance, outstanding service and excellent French food. Le Mas des Oliviers reminds you of the warm hospitality and culinary delights of Southern France. Le Mas des Oliviers, although known for its authentic provencale cuisine,adapts its cooking to the tastes of its clientele. Do not miss this if you are in Montreal.

Always Excellent

The Mas never disappoints. Period.
Welcoming. An excellent place for a superb business lunch or a comfortable family dinner. The fish soup with rouille is wonderful. Tartar and frites are the best in the city. Everything on the menu is delicious and prepared skillfully and with care.

Real Class Doesn't Change Year to Year

This restaurant isn't the latest thing. Anything but! I had an unforgettable dinner here in 1978, and the most recent in 2013. Service is gracious and so professional. Clientele is not easily impressed, but knows when to stick with a good thing. Menu has classic Quebec favorites, but not cliches; neither the latest trendy fads. A comfortable, confident ambience, immune... plus

A Hidden Gem In Downtown Montreal

After spending a long hot day enjoying the Rogers Cup at the tennis centre, we were looking for a nearby, quiet restaurant with good French food. The hotel concierge referred us to Le Mas des Oliviers, only 2 blocks from our downtown hotel. The exterior is unpretentious and we likely would have passed it by, had it not been recommended.... plus

Very nice restaurant

My wife and arrived early without a reservation. We were welcomed by the proprietor without hesitation. The food was delicious. I had the deer with basil sauce and my wife had the sole. The wine list is reasonable with lots of options, and dessert was rich and delicious. Very well priced option in Montreal.

As good as we remembered

A wonderful birthday dinner for my husband in December warranted a return visit for my birthday in July. We felt very comfortable the minute we walked in the door. The chateaubriand was as good as the last visit . We also enjoyed the pate with pistachios and the shrimp appetizer. The wine list is very extensive and there is something... plus

Not much to say other than simply fantastic food. Our waiter was hilarious and really accommodating to my baby niece! Our table tried the fois gras, the duck, the lamb, the steak and lobster surf and turf and the veal. Very good potatoes as side. On the pricy side but so so good.

Best meal in a while

I have wanted to try this restaurant for years as I heard great things about it. We don’t often go downtown, mainly because of the parking hassle. We purchased the living social deal which was a four course meal for two. At $50 this was a deal I couldn’t pass up. We did have a hassle parking and ended up... plus

Old, tired place

We had dinner here because I read good reviews on Tripadvisor. However, when we got there we were surprised to find that the average age of customers was about 85. The waiters are all old french speaking men, very nice and provided good service. The food was ok, I ordered frogs legs which was good, my husband ordered tuna steak... plus

Way more than I expected

This place is a little tired looking, but wow, the food is delicious and the service makes you feel so comfortable (while still being formal). I had the seafood soup which was different from anything I've had before. I said to the waiter that I heard there was a trick to eating it (it comes with cheese, cruton, a mayo-based... plus

Mainstrem

The restaurant is nice and the staff is skilled and nice. The meny is a little bit scattered and its hard to find a theme. Not much fish to find, more meat and chicken. The meat was ok but not worth a visit, the escargots are really got but you cant have a dinner on that. No place Id go... plus

Not to be missed

I guess I could give four stars, just because this is a bistro, and not so elegant, but that would be churlish. The service is extraordinary, and the food is not only delicious, but the quantities are outrageously large, so that amply compensates for the dearth of chic. I have made this my culinary Mecca, and I have never gone... plus

The service was amazing. We stopped in based on the hotels recommendation and it wasn't too bad. For starters, they have a complimentary bit of bread, smoked meat, carrots (weird?), and olives.

We skipped on appetizers and ordered a bottle of the house wine for the table and went straight for the main course. I ordered the stag steak, which wasn't anything special by itself. The sauce didn't... plus

Great service made for a surprisingly pleasant French restaurant experience! Highly recommended. Note the decor is old fashioned/cozy (typical of southern France) and will not impress pretentious diners.

This is an absolute must for anyone visiting MTL. Traditional québécois cuisine expertly done. You will be charmed by the old school wait staff (seem to be dedicated to food service careers).

The Montreal Gazette recently reviewed the place and gave it top marks which led me to add it to our trip's recent itinerary:

Apr 20, 2012 - "Le Mas des Oliviers has stood the test of time as one of... plus

Classic French restaurant. Outstanding steak and escargots. Deep wine list. Sitting on the terrace is not as nice as one might expect because of road noise and fumes. But go inside and you go back in time, to when people worried less about butter, red meat and so on. Lots of calories and quite a few dollars, but a good value overall for this sort of cuisine.

We didn't mind the Tyvek across the street, it was a holiday weekend, so there was no construction noise, and the place looked quite inviting, the weather outside was pretty good, so we sat outside. I had read a lot of positive things about Le Mas Des Olivers, especially on YELP, which is most cases reliable. However, though the restaurant was beautiful, and waiters very charming, personally, I... plus

I had the escargot and the lamb dish. Nothing special. Everything was covered with a brown sauce. I didn't even know that there were veggies under the meat and sauce until I got midway through my meal. The sauce made the entire dish taste the same. The escargot - nothing special. I've had better in many other restaurants. The dessert was good - Napoleon cake and profiterol, although the... plus

Great little French restaurant that I would have never thought to go in just looking at it from the outside. The door has seen better days and looks like you are about to enter the Bar B Barn...but once inside, the decor changes significantly!

I had duck and veal and even ate all my vegetables! One of the tastiest dinners I've had in some time. The service was also fantastic. Very attentive,... plus

This is an excellent restaurant in Montreal. The price-to-quality ratio of this place is superb. I purposely went on a Tuesday night because I knew I would be able to get same day reservations here but normally that would not happen. From the first time I walked in I felt at home in both the restaurant and in terms of the service. The staff were very attentive and polite, which you would expect... plus

Pretty poor restaurant. Waiter was far from professional (considering the price) food was average fair.
Find another Bistro if you are in this area -- not worth the money.

Very average. I used to go to this place often about 12 years ago and the food was phenomenal, as these years progressed, the quality and service decreased, so we stopped going. After many years, we decided to try it again. To our dismay, it was just OK. The Cesar salad, was intense, way to much garlic and minimal flavors. The steak au poivre was fine, but for $40, you would expect a bit better... plus

Simply amazing, we have eaten very well on our montreal visit and this was a perfect ( parfait sp??) finish. The service was great, very authentic French to the point and very knowledgable. The food was simply amazing !!!

Really good restaurant. Meat was perfectly done. Very friendly staff offering great service.
Excellent deserts as well.

When our friends arrived from out of town and wanted to eat 'real french' we knew there was only one place to go, Le Mas Des Oliviers. Trendy restaurants come and go.....mostly go....but Le Mas has been around for many many years and our dinner reaffirmed why. The service is very professional without being standoffish and the table d'hote is long and varied with many choices and very good... plus

This place is fine. Food is very French, very delicate. However, if you don't want to ruin your night at this place, make sure that you won't order the foie gras. It's terrible. It tastes like c@!%!y ice cream... plus

Seems like this restaurant has really good reviews. We were in the area and found this place on yelp with really good reviews. The food was average (at least the ones I ordered). I ordered the escargot for appetizer, duck for the entree, and chocolate moose cake for dessert.

The short version: This is a very sober, competent, reliable old school eatery for grownups.

I've been in for supper a few times, always as part of a company group of about 50 sitting down to a very limited table d'hôte, and it still impresses under these logistically-trying wedding conditions. As others have said, main course portions are generous. Our party has always been sufficiently... plus

This restaurant has amazing food! My colleague and I were looking for a good place that was in walking distance to the hotel. Based on the yelp reviews, we went here. We are so happy yelp didn't let us down! Just as Frederick Y. said previously, a must-go restaurant in Montreal.

We had no reservations and were able to walk right in. The ambiance is very quaint and relaxed, but not casual. We... plus

old-style french resto very popular with businessmen at lunch (evenings, too.) menu very stable over many years. competent but not exciting.

traditional, good food and ambience. mordecai richler hung out here. not trendy but a great choice for those who aren't.

I will put it bluntly...absolutely a must-go if you are ever in Montreal!

As others have stated, the French food here is incredible. I believe they try to get as much local fare as possible, and you can really tell in the quality of the ingredients and the taste of the food. If ever there was a desire to get some excellent French fare, this is definitely the place to go!

I actually found this... plus

i used to come here a couple of times a week as a child.

came back here a week ago and they still remembered me. some things have changed from the past the good food is still here.

if you are looking for traditional french fare, come on by. unlike paris, the portions are quite generous.

i had the escalope de veau which was delicious - i ate the whole plate.
my parents and brother (despite... plus

This little gem was recommended to us by the hotel concierge and I had to go thank her afterwards. The food was very good, while it cost around $40 it included an appetizer and a desert. I had escargot puff pastry, Surf and Turf and a chocolate mousse and it was all amazing. I picked at my friends' combo plate (foie gras, filet, lamb chops and duck breast), rabbit dish and veal dish and they... plus

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. Some stunning traditional french food and amazing wines and hospitality to go with it. Honestly, I can't speak highly enough of the veal scalopini, confit duck, terrines and creme caramel. It looks rather unassuming from the front, but it's a cozy tavern type place (with starched tablecloths) inside! 5 stars!

Phenomenal restaurant. French cuisine with a long list of specials and favourites from the South of France. My entree (duck) was so good that I nearly ordered another for dessert. Glad I didn't though, the profiterolles were even better. Cannot recommend it enough.

This is my cousin's husband's favorite restaurant in Montreal, and since he grew up here and knows about food, we trusted his recommendation.

What is Le Mas des Oliviers like? As the loud woman who thought she was the only diner in the restaurant described: "I am at an expensive French restaurant in downtown."

The decor is old school, and so is the service, very professional and friendly.... plus