Chalet Bar-B-Q
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Montréal
Restaurant in Montréal, Canada
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Chalet Bar-B-Q is worth booking for a casual Montréal rotisserie meal built around charcoal-roasted chicken, fries, sauce, and neighborhood history. It is strongest for families, solo diners, and low-key comfort-food plans, not for tasting menus, cocktails, or a polished special-occasion room.
About Chalet Bar-B-Q
Chalet Bar-B-Q in Montréal is best understood as a casual, chicken-first comfort-food stop. The draw is traditional charcoal-rotisserie chicken and Quebec comfort food at about $15 per person, with a casual dress code and a menu identity built around familiar plates rather than luxury dining.
Charcoal chicken is the reason to go
The decision is simple here: go if chicken is the plan. The signature dishes include charcoal-roasted BBQ chicken, 2 cuisses de poulet avec frites et salade de chou, demi poulet BBQ avec sauce Chalet, hand-cut fries with Chalet BBQ sauce, poutine, and coconut cream pie. That focused comfort-food identity is the appeal: direct, affordable, and easy to understand before anyone sits down.
This is a better fit for diners who want casual rotisserie and Quebec comfort food than for those looking to make the meal feel formal. Dress casual, keep the expectations grounded, and let the order revolve around the chicken, fries, sauce, poutine, and dessert. For broader Montréal planning, use our full Montréal restaurants guide, then treat this as the comfort-food stop.
The room works when the meal is casual
The positioning is not about ceremony; it is about a relaxed Montréal meal centered on charcoal-rotisserie chicken. At $15 per person, Chalet Bar-B-Q makes the most sense when value and comfort matter more than a dressed-up experience.
Order around the chicken and sides, choose the plates that fit the appetite, and keep the mood informal. The strongest choices are the BBQ chicken, the two-leg plate with fries and coleslaw, the half chicken with Chalet sauce, hand-cut fries with sauce, poutine, and coconut cream pie.
Where it fits in a Montréal food itinerary
For visitors building a Montréal itinerary, this is the traditional charcoal-rotisserie chicken and Quebec comfort-food slot. Pair it with other Montréal dining if the trip needs range, but keep Chalet Bar-B-Q in mind for a casual, affordable meal built around chicken, fries, sauce, poutine, and coconut cream pie.
Planning details
- Location
- 5456 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H4A 1V9, Canada
- Website
- chaletbbq.com
- Phone
- +1 514-489-7235
Venue details
Ambiance
Old-school neighborhood rotisserie with a warm, rustic "cabin" feel, dated but cozy decor, comfortable chairs and a large dining room, focused on simple, hearty roast chicken dinners and friendly, efficient service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Soft drinks
- Opened
- 1944
Signature Dishes
- Charcoal-roasted BBQ chicken
- 2 cuisses de poulet avec frites et salade de chou
- Demi poulet BBQ avec sauce Chalet
- Hand-cut fries with Chalet BBQ sauce
- Poutine
- Coconut cream pie
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- Getting there
- 5456 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H4A 1V9, Canada
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of meal is Chalet Bar-B-Q known for?
Chalet Bar-B-Q is best judged as a traditional charcoal-rotisserie chicken and Quebec comfort food restaurant in Montréal. At about $15 per person, the value case is a casual chicken meal.
Is Chalet Bar-B-Q good for solo dining?
If you are dining alone, base the choice on whether you want a simple charcoal-chicken meal at about $15 per person. The focus is chicken, fries, sauce, poutine, and Quebec comfort food.
Is Chalet Bar-B-Q worth the price?
Yes, if you want traditional charcoal-rotisserie chicken and Quebec comfort food without spending much. At about $15 per person in Montréal, it is a strong casual-value pick.
What should a first-timer know about Chalet Bar-B-Q?
Go in expecting a chicken-first comfort-food place in Montréal. Signature dishes include charcoal-roasted BBQ chicken, 2 cuisses de poulet avec frites et salade de chou, demi poulet BBQ avec sauce Chalet, hand-cut fries with Chalet BBQ sauce, poutine, and coconut cream pie.
Can I eat at the bar at Chalet Bar-B-Q?
Chalet Bar-B-Q is positioned as a traditional charcoal-rotisserie chicken and Quebec comfort food restaurant in Montréal, so check directly if a specific seating setup matters.
Is Chalet Bar-B-Q good for a special occasion?
It is better for a casual meal than for a formal celebration. The $15-per-person price, casual dress code, and comfort-food format point to an easy Montréal chicken meal.
What are alternatives to Chalet Bar-B-Q in Montréal?
Look for other Montréal dining built around casual comfort food if you want a similar mood. If you specifically want traditional charcoal-rotisserie chicken, Chalet Bar-B-Q is the reference point here.
