Brasserie Bernard

Brasserie Bernard doesn’t reinvent the wheel—it polishes it until it shines. Set in the old Moulerie space on Bernard Avenue, this Parisian-style brasserie channels quiet elegance without straying into stuffiness. It’s the kind of place where regulars return for the same reason they first came: consistency, warmth, and solid French cooking done right. Run by the veteran Holder brothers—Paul, Maurice, and Richard—the space wears its legacy with ease, from the yellow-beige palette and gold-lettered signage to the Luc Laporte–designed dining room that still feels timeless a decade on. Chef Alexandre Fortier delivers crowd-pleasers with just enough finesse: think mussels marinière, beef tartare, duck confit, and veal liver, alongside seasonal specials and comfort-forward bistro fare. The wine list, curated by sommelier Alexis Stradin, keeps things classic, and Monday night oysters at a buck a piece don’t hurt either. Brasserie Bernard doesn’t shout—it doesn’t need to. It’s built to last.