Le 404
Vieux Montréal, Montréal
Restaurant in Montréal, Canada
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Le 404 is a practical Old Montréal pick for an evening date or small celebration around Place Jacques-Cartier. Book it for location and late-night fit rather than for a documented chef, cuisine, wine list, or awards case; wine-focused diners should compare it with clearer splurge options nearby.
About Le 404
Le 404 is a Montréal evening option with a narrow weekly schedule: it is listed as open Thursday through Sunday from 7 PM to midnight and closed Monday through Wednesday. The useful question is whether that timing fits the night you want. Consider it when the priority is an evening plan in Montréal and a smart-casual dress code.
Choose it for the schedule, not for a documented destination menu
The case for Le 404 is timing. Because it is open only Thursday through Sunday from 7 PM to midnight, it works well for plans that are already built around an evening meal rather than lunch or early-week availability. For readers comparing broader options, the Montréal restaurants guide is the better starting point if cuisine, chef credentials, or a clearly priced format matters more than schedule fit.
Le 404 is a practical Montréal planning choice rather than a trophy reservation. Details on cuisine, chef, menu, price range, or awards are not specified, which changes the use case. For a business meal or formal celebration, the unknowns make it less useful than a venue with published pricing and a clearer dining format. For an evening plan that fits the posted hours, the schedule is the draw.
Check current details before making it the whole plan
If a specific menu, beverage list, or dining format is important, confirm those details directly before going. Information on wine list depth, cellar focus, by-the-glass strength, signature dishes, or service format is not specified. Choose Le 404 when the group is comfortable with its general outline rather than requiring specific details about the menu or format.
For a wider comparison set, Le Club Chasse et Pêche is one option to consider. Maggie Oakes, Jacopo, Sabrosa, Terrasse Perché are also useful cross-shops if you are deciding among dining options and want backups with different overall appeal.
Planning details
- Location
- 404 Pl. Jacques-Cartier, Montréal, QC H2Y 3B2, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- lespeakeasy404.com
- Phone
- +15143266300
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le 404 leans on its Old Montreal setting to create an occasion-driven atmosphere. The restaurant occupies a prominent spot on Place Jacques‑Cartier, where cobbles, heritage stone facades and vaulted ceilings give the room a quietly theatrical quality. The dining experience reads as intentionally designed—stone surfaces and historic architecture supply much of the personality, while the house leans elegant and refined rather than flashy. Guests arrive already inside the narrative of the neighbourhood, which makes the room feel both scenic and intimately staged for milestone meals and nights that depend as much on place as on the plate.
Best For
This address is best for milestone dinners and celebratory nights out. The copy repeatedly frames Le 404 as a place where setting carries prestige, singling out celebrations and anniversaries as natural fits. Because arrival, pacing and a coherent evening are emphasized, the restaurant suits diners who treat a meal as an event—couples marking anniversaries, groups celebrating special turns in life, and anyone seeking a deliberate, occasion‑oriented dinner in Old Montreal’s historic core.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the house signatures when ordering: the tartare, oysters, salmon gravlax and foie gras are called out as standouts. Start with the oysters or gravlax for a fresh, briny opener, then move to the tartare for a textural, focused course and the foie gras for a richer finish. Given the venue’s occasion focus, order a few of these highlights to build a composed, celebratory sequence rather than relying on a single plate.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and dim with red velvet textures, marble surfaces, and low lighting designed for conversation; vintage allure meets contemporary flair in a clandestine setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- tartare
- oysters
- salmon gravlax
- foie gras
Planning details
Location
404 Pl. Jacques-Cartier, Montréal, QC H2Y 3B2, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if Le 404 is not the fit
Choose Le Club Chasse et Pêche for a clearer splurge meal with French, $$$$ expectations. Choose Terrasse Perché if the group is prioritizing setting and Old Montréal energy over a documented wine or chef-driven brief.
Restaurant context
How Le 404 compares in Old Montréal
Pick Le 404 when the plan needs an Old Montréal evening address and a lower-friction booking. It is less defined than Le Club Chasse et Pêche, which is the clearer splurge choice thanks to its French, $$$$ positioning. If the occasion needs a known fine-dining frame, Le Club Chasse et Pêche is the safer call.
Maggie Oakes and Jacopo are stronger cross-shops for diners who want a more legible restaurant choice before committing. Sabrosa and Terrasse Perché make sense when ambiance is the deciding factor and the group is less focused on a formal food or wine program.
For value, Le 404 is hard to judge without a published price signal, so avoid using it as the default for a budget-sensitive group. For booking ease, it looks more approachable than a high-demand special-occasion table, but the smarter move is to keep one of the nearby alternatives ready if the group needs a more defined dining brief.
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Compare Le 404
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le 404 | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Sabrosa | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Maggie Oakes | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Terrasse Perché | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Club Chasse et Pêche | Montréal | French | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America RecommendedMichelin Guide Quebec 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5792025 Michelin Plate |
| Jacopo | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Le 404 in Montréal?
Le Club Chasse et Pêche, Maggie Oakes, Jacopo, Sabrosa, Terrasse Perché are named options to compare with Le 404. Use them as backups if you want to compare availability or overall fit before choosing an evening plan.
Is Le 404 good for solo dining?
It can work for solo dining if the posted hours fit your plan. Le 404 is listed as open Thursday through Sunday from 7 PM to midnight, so it is not a lunch or early-week option. Solo diners who want a more clearly documented experience may want to compare other options before deciding.
Is lunch or dinner better at Le 404?
Dinner is the clear choice here, since Le 404 is listed as open from 7 PM to midnight Thursday through Sunday and closed Monday through Wednesday. It is not a lunch stop based on its stated hours. If you want a daytime meal, use another Montréal option instead.
Is Le 404 good for a special occasion?
It may fit a special occasion if the timing works and smart casual is the right dress code for your group. A menu format, price range, or special-occasion package is not specified, so confirm current details before planning around it. For a more venue-specific occasion, compare Le Club Chasse et Pêche and other options as well.
What should a first-timer know about Le 404?
Know that Le 404 is an evening option in Montréal, open Thursday through Sunday from 7 PM to midnight and closed Monday through Wednesday. The dress code is smart casual. That makes timing the main decision, so do not plan around lunch or midweek availability. First-timers comparing other options can also look at Jacopo, Maggie Oakes, Sabrosa, Terrasse Perché, or Le Club Chasse et Pêche.
