Bon Vivant

L’intérieur est accueillant, on peut soit manger au bar ou plus classiquement sur une table. Il y a même 2 tables dehors pour ceux qui né peuvent vivre sans soleil mais attention aucune ombré ;)
L’accueil est rapide et convivial et on est assis rapidement pour un brunch de fin de semaine.
Au niveau du menu c’est des choses qui changent un peu sur le brunch, mon choix se jette sur un Shakchuka (saucisse merguez, feta, oeuf, sauce tomate au cumin, germinate & pita grillé). C’était vraiment très bon et les autres plats qui passent semblent tous aussi appétissant :)
Le service est parfois un peu hasardeux notamment lorsque j’ai demandé des pitas en plus et que l’on m’a rapporté des tortillas ! Ajouté à cela le service un peu lent mais au moins sympathique.
Si vous souhaitez bruncher à coté du marché vos pouvez venir dans cet endroit car on y mange bien, je me le garde dans le coin de la tête pour une prochaine fois !

We were greeted so warmly on a chilly Saturday night. That’s one plus among many about this delightful restaurant. A fairly good selection of wines by the glass to accompany our delicious food. We chose from the daily specials. Shared a superb appetizer of burrata, thin crisp aspargus spears, sitting on a bed of lovely Italian cured ham. Followed that with cavatelli with mushrooms, very good. My husband really enjoyed his vegetarian lasagna with Oka cheese — different and flavourful. Portion size is reasonable, the vibe is hip, music is good and though lively, not too noisy that you can’t have a conversation.

T’was a frigid cold Canadian winter with double digits freezing ass temperatures. My stomach was rumbling with calls of despair and therefore guided me to this place. Obviously lots of other stomachs felt the same so we did have to wait a bit for a spot. No worries.
Once seated, at the bar, right in front of the open kitchen, you’re automatically drawn by the dishes prepared by the chefs.
I opted for the Huevos rancheros on cast iron served wth Papas Bravas, chorizo, avocados, chipotle salsa & corn tortillas. Cool winter comfort food, tasty and quite satisfactory but I did envy the Croque Madame plate more…
For «desert» I had the French Toast. An evil Brioche bread with Grand Marnier flambé fruits, condensed milk & whipped cream. Although the inside consistency did almost feel like a ‘flanc’ at times, the flambé fruits were simply fantastic.
I will definitely be back to try countless other things that looked wonderful.

Bön vivant is the kind of place you walk in and feel immediately welcome. It’s a small restaurant with lots of charms from the very cool décor to the smiles and service given by the staff topped off by delicious plates.
We came to brunch and this I exactly the kind of setting I appreciate with open concept kitchen and hip music playing just the right level. The service was very attentionate and the waitress did a really good job at describing the daily specials and making my mouth water.
I had the croque madame, one of their daily specials and it was absolutely divine. The brioche bread they used, the high quality ham, the special béchamel Brie sauce, every bite was a delight and the salad that came with it was a perfect addition.
We also shared the French toast and this one comes in my top two of French toasts ever tried. With its grand marnier flambé fruits and perfect balance of sweet and mushy, it’s a must have!
I will definitely be back to enjoy more of the delicious plates coming out of that kitchen and the pleasant atmosphere in which we were welcome.

I’ve eaten here a couple times and the food was always good. There was one time I didn’t like what I ordered but that’s my own fault. I should have known calamari (not breaded) in a taco wouldn’t be tasty. Other than that, amazing food! A bit pricey for the amount of food you get but the quality is outstanding. The staff is always polite and inviting. Great place to celebrate a special occasion.

First off, you NEED to make a reservation either directly calling them or by online. The place is noticeably small and although we reserved for two our table was in the way of the entrance in which we were offered to be relocated at the kitchen counter /​bar. Because it was cold near entrance, we accepted.
The food is pretty good. We started off with the assorted charcuterie accompanied by a beet salad. Portions are good for 2, even three. The charcuterie was pretty good which included in-​house curated prosciutto aged 1 year. I hear that was their best entrée so we went for it. Solid variety and well worth it.
Main meals wise, I ordered the tandoori chicken on quinoa garnish. One thigh and two thick chicken legs. Plenty of food but my only complaint was that it was cold as if it had been waiting. My companion went with the Colcannon and looked delicious. Both plates are can’t miss.
Overall, will go back. Cool atmosphere and friendly staff!

Chill crowd, good vibe, super friendly service. You have to check out the washroom decors. Decided to go for the French toast on the brunch menu. Its very good but but I think maple syrup goes better with French toast rather than whipped cream and condensed milk. Would certainly go back again for its brunch!

Bön petit Resto bar. Très bon choix de vins. Le service est excellent voir même ultra excellent. Les repas du jour varie selon la journée. J’enlève un étoile parce que le prix est un peu cher pour ce que c’est et il n’y a pas bcp de choix de plat à la carte. Je conseille quand même ! Ha oui … C’est un des seuls Resto du genre dans le coin ouvert le dimanche soir.

Amaaaaazig, have t been to such a divine restaurant in a while. The food is so packed with flavor, came here by fluke and the owner Sebastian was beyond generous with his service and knowledge with a zest of life. The food-​like wow wow wow, definitely would travel over seas to come here again the steak. The wine, desert. Like I’m salivating

Everything was good but not great.
The service was friendly and fast enough.
The flavours were quite nice — we got fermier salad the Korean short ribs the tataki tuna and fish and chips.
So why 3 stars? The quality of meat and fish were poor. The Korean short rib meat was the same cheap beef you’d expect to find in a fast food food court Asian restaurant. Dry and grisly. Even the part with fat attached to the bone was terribly chewy. The tuna although fresh was rubbery near the cooked exterior and far from melt in your mouth.
I ordered the pinky as it was a house cocktail and it wasn’t bad but wasn’t exceptional either.
The sauce and presentation were excellent. I’d be willing to pay 5 – 10 $ more for my plate to have quality melt in your mouth meat and fish. Loved the décor– the lighting was lovely.

We randomly walked in with no reservations and the owner so kindly found us seats at the bar. Very thankful as we were starving. Everything we had was very delicious and unique. Ordered the Brussel sprouts, mussels, and octopus. Cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. We saved room for dessert and very glad we did as the apple crumble was excellent. All around great food, service, and atmosphere.

Went for brunch with a couple friends. First walking in the place is really cool with the raw wood, iron, and Edison bulb vibe going on. We sat up at the kitchen bar which is always the best in my opinion to watch the cook. We got the berry and green smoothies, nothing special, basic smoothie you can make at home. I went with the benie BLT, eggs Benedict with bacon, tomato, turkey. It was one of the best Benedict’s I’ve had. They smoke their own meats so the turkey and bacon had the right amount of smoke, not to over powering. Poached egg done perfectly, which sounds like a given but you’d be surprised at how many places do it so poorly. The hollandaise was classic, nothing crazy, done right. The other two guy got a basic eggs, bacon, potato dish and the club, they said they were really good, especially the potatoes. Everything else we saw coming out of the kitchen looked great. Didn’t get any mimosas or bloody’s but they all sounded good. Overall, solid place for brunch.

Near the intersection of Atwater and Notre Dame, Bön Vivant might as well be at the intersection of good food, great service, and great value.
This review comes with a disclaimer, I’ve been twice and ordered the same thing both times, the huevos rancheros. The next time we go back I’ll probably be ordering it again… because its awesome. The coffee was also excellent.
The service deserves mention as well, it was timely and atypically friendly without being overbearing or forced.
Service: Great, Food: Good, and I was totally happy with my bill when it arrived :)
I’ll be going back, likely soon.

Brunch sortant de l’ordinaire avec une belle touché gastronomique.
Jolie place avec vue sur les cuisine.

While wandering around for a early dinner after a day of travel we stumbled upon Bön Vivant. The place was still empty as they prepared for the dinner service. Service was quick and attentive by the hostess and chef (who were on duty at the time). Dinner options were well explained and some good suggestion to suit my wife’s preferences.
The kale salad we started with was fresh with a variety of complementary flavours. Only discovered this as we were half way though since there was far too much lemon on top of the salad, still enjoyable nonetheless.
The mains were far more consistent. I had the BBQ ribs with polenta and cabbage, healthy portions served on a stone slab. The light kick offered up by BBQ sauce was well balanced by the sides. My wife had a goat ragu served in a seasonal squash. It was well presented and the flavours were excellent. Overall quite an enjoyable meal.
The décor of the place was I guess what you could call industrial, lots of steel and wood surfaces. The lighting was somewhat dim which gives a nice warm feeling to the space. Music was great but can’t comment on the atmosphere since we were the only ones there at the time. 4.5 if I could.

I ordered the comeback burger & was exceptionally pleased. Very delicious and fresh!
If you are in little burgundy, this is the best place to take your friends.

Can’t complain, was very good from service to food, price was $$$$ out of 5.
The apple crumble was awesome !! Will go back :)

Excellent restaurant digne des plus grands!
Les portions des plats principaux sont peut être un peu légères mais avec une assiette de fromage et deux desserts partagés pour trois, nous avons pu apprécier !
L’accueil y est excellent et agréable
A conseiller pour soirées entre amis pub“date”

Though a little pricey and the wait can be long for lunch if there are lots of customers when walking jn the door, we were glad to try this place. Servers were very helpful.
1. Kale salad-​liked the dressing and crearive addition of nori. I will b adding nori to my salads at home in the future. Added tender, tasty pieces of chicken.
2. Roast Beef Poutine– flavor was great. Not too salty. Roast beef, cheese curds and fries melted in my mouth.

It’s been a very long time since I’ve been this excited about good food. This place is fantastic ! Very creative and tasteful food. Really loved it !

One of the best meals I’ve had in Montréal. Fresh ingredients, really surprising and solid taste. The Asian twist just adds a bit of complexity. This warrants repeated visits.

Nnnnnnnnngggggggggg!!!
If stomachs couldn’t tell you when they were full, I would probably die of overeating at Le Bön Vivant. Is that even possible? I dunno, it could be. If you want to give it a try, this is where you should go.
Every bite was better than the last. How is that even possible? Is there a wizard casting delicious patronum spells in the kitchen? Do they use enchanted meats? This place boggles the mind.
This is what I ate. You should also eat it:
— Vietnamese octopus: holy shit
— Yakuza fries: holy shit
— Fried trout: holy shit
— Aged rib steak: holy fucking shit
— New York steak: see above
— Kale salad: even their vegetables are fucking amazing
I honestly don’t know why you’re not here now. Get in a cab, or an Über, or jump on a bus, I don’t care how you get here, but you need to go here now.
Update: We ordered dessert. I am literally dead. How am I writing this if I’m dead. Ghost writing.

Belle découverte ! Nous y sommes allés pour fêter les 30 ans d’une amie vendredi soir. Pour cette occasion, nous avons eu des plats à partager en 5 services et avec la possibilités d’avoir des modifications. Les portions sont généreuses et la nourriture vraiment bonne. Le service a été impeccable et les serveuses à notre écoute.
Seul bémol à noter, le renard empaillé dans la salle de bain !

Good new spot on Notre Dame, it’s casual and has good food. Their Salad of the market is amazing!!! Their tacos are awesome. The service was pleasant.