This is not your average Hard Rock--this place kicks, and the French flavour of Montreal shows through the American food. On Friday and Saturday nights, the main floor is transformed into one of the city's hottest dance clubs, especially during the hot summer festival season. It's party central the second weekend of June (Air Canada F1 Grand Prix) and well worth a look. The service is exceptional, and the food is traditional American fare.

Whether for the obligatory T-shirt and gifts or for drinks and/or a meal, the Hard Rock Cafe is a novelty place to view Rock Music memorabilia, while you eat/drink.

This location (close to downtown hotels) is less elaborate than other locations. There are no Cadillac cars hanging from the ceiling or coming out of the walls. But they do have lots of Rock memorabilia, including Keith Moon (The Who) and Bob Dylan shrines (and lots more).

The menu and food was consistent with other Hard Rock Cafes I have visited. I had a Beef Pot Roast with mashed potatos that was good. My wife had a large salad and French Onion soup (both good I'm told).

Hardly the Montreal experience, but if you want decent American food, the Hard Rock Cafe is a consistent choice.