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    4.5 (145 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Alex M.

    Overall: C // 3 stars This was one of the restaurants I was most eager to try given their innovative menu, but was also one of the few where I ended up deciding walking out hungry midway as I felt rather neglected as a solo non-French diner on a busy Friday evening, in which I eventually deduced that I think my original server's shift ended midway without notice. In light of this, I still respect their dish conception choices of modern fare. (Zucchini: A) - Exciting vegetable-forward dish with beautiful knifework and char on the zucchini, paired with a multitude of sauces that build an herbaceous and complex depth of flavor. Pickled lemon is a smart acidic flavor booster, and the chicken skin crumble was intriguing as a light but not overpowering crunch. (Tuna Tartare: C) - Every ingredient on the plate tastes good individually, but I felt like the dish was being pulled in two directions -- one being the deep oceanic umami with the bonito, seaweed, and tuna flavors, and the other being a sweet vibrant dish with strawberries and yuzu mayo in which I could never find the harmony. Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: -1 Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

    Karla T.

    Another great spot to check out in Montreal. The service was friendly and smooth from start to finish, and the food overall was solid. It was a delicious meal with some really fun flavour combinations. You can tell they're going for something a bit more creative and experimental with their menu, which I appreciate. The black cod was definitely the highlight. It was fresh and tender. The sauce leaned sweeter than I typically go for, but the fish itself was excellent quality. That said, it didn't quite have that wow factor that makes a meal unforgettable. Still, it's a good spot for sharing tapas style dishes and trying something playful. Would recommend giving it a go if you're in the area.

    Shrimp with satay sauce
    Yoko N.

    This was the best meal we have had in Montreal. Every dish was inventive and distinct. Great flavors that stood on their own - no appetizers or mains, every meat, seafood or vegetable dish each had strong presence. Highly recommend!

    Cheddar Focaccia
    Simran K.

    Fabulous meal and so worthy of Michelin's praise. The service was kind and the vibes were magnetic inside the restaurant. We ordered the Lobster dish, Squid dish, Cheddar Focaccia and ended with a Chocolate Torte to celebrate my fiancé's birthday dinner. Everything was lip smacking good. My favorite was the lobster dish but my fiancé couldn't stop raving about the Squid plate. He licked the beurre blanc off the plate clean. If he could bottle it and bring it back home....he would. The chocolate torte was such an elegant and refined sweet treat to tie a bow around the meal on. Absolutely recommend dining here.

    hamachi
    Molly T.

    It is no easy feat to narrow down all restaurant options in Montreal to just one, especially if you suffer from FOMO as severe as mine. We were only in town for one night, and of course I did a dizzying amount of research to identify the spots that appeared to meet the criteria we were looking for. I thought I had come close to making a decision when I noticed that every single place I was considered was closed on Sundays. Though initially disappointing, this made the deliberation process a whole lot easier, ultimately leading us to make a reservation at Cadet. What followed was a dining experience that was exceptional in all areas -- great service, refined cocktails, an impressive wine list, and food that was creative, flavorful, and flawlessly executed. Easy to see why it received a Michelin Bib Gourmand designation this year! We arrived Cadet at around 8:30pm on a Sunday night. It was packed, and I initially suspected that this was because it was one of the few places open. I am less sure of this in hindsight, because Cadet is a formidable dining destination regardless of how many other restaurants it has to compete with. In any case, the busyness made for a lively atmosphere. For drinks, we started off with a round of cocktails, of which Cadet has both signatures and classics. One of my very favorite classic cocktails is the Bijou, so I was thrilled to see it featured as one of the classic options on this menu. I'm not sure if was the specs or ingredients used, but this was easily one of the best Bijou iterations I've ever had. My partner, who enjoys them too, concurred that it was excellent. We then shifted to wine, as I had read great things beforehand about the wine program here. This is niche, but I was also thrilled to see that Cadet listed not one but TWO different Furmints in its selection of white wines by the glass. Furmint, a Hungarian grape variety, is one of my very favorite wines, yet many people have never heard of it. Our server (who was awesome throughout, shoutout to her) offered me a taste of both, and while both were excellent, I went with the blend because it had a bit more character, which was what I was looking for. My partner tried the one orange wine offered by the glass, which was also great. Food-wise, Cadet offers a tapas-style menu, in that all plates are meant to be shared. As I say in pretty much all of my reviews, my partner and I order to share pretty much every time we go out, so all the better when the design caters to this approach. I would say it's pretty hard to go wrong here, as everything we had was somewhere on the great to outstanding continuum. Eats, below: Leeks, mackerel, mustard, tobiko, smoked eel: A+ Upon first bite, it was immediately obvious why this dish is a fan favorite. As delicious as it is unique, this dish is just a masterpiece. So many flavors working together and it all just works. Hamachi, kumquat, daikon, shimeji, chili: A Fresh and bright, a great complement to some of the richer dishes we ordered. Beautifully presented with delicate flavors that elevated the fish. Oyster mushrooms, Flower of the Mountains, pear: A+ I would never think to pair oyster mushrooms and pear together, but here we are. Yet again, an example of a surprising and creative concept that hits all the right notes. Black cod, creamy mushroom and miso sauce, daikon: A+ This was executed perfectly. I absolutely love black cod and dishes like this celebrate it the way it's meant to be celebrated. The sear on the fish was perfection, the flavors were savory and rich, just beyond delicious. Squid, cauliflower, Asian pear, chili beurre blanc: A+ Sadly my picture of this dish turned out to be blurry, so you'll have to trust that we ate it. Another seriously flavorful, seriously unique preparation.

    Desert, the brulee bananas were quite good
    Pat L.

    We had a really nice dinner here, service was very pleasant, atmosphere was quite trendy, and the dishes were quite good. The highlight for me was the steak tartare, which uniquely had mushrooms on top - the umami of the mushrooms really added to the flavor! It was quite delicious. We also loved the brioche, the dipping sauce that came with it was to die for. Finally the desert was quite good as well, though I forget it's name (I'll attach a picture).

    Champignons farcis
    Zeynep K.

    Long story short: 50/50 food "wow" factor, as some menu items were a little "meh", but chill vibes and great service. Long story long: I really wanted to try Cadet, a "bib gourmand" Michelin guide restaurant, and I'd say it was an overall good experience, just a bit bland with some of their dishes. To start, we ordered the Betteraves (beets), which was delicious and balanced with the goat cheese, as well as Brocoli, which was actually a mini mac and cheese dish with about 3 broccolis in it - honestly nothing to write about. It was very bland and seemed fit for a kids menu. Finally, we had Calmars (grilled squid), which was probably the best thing we ate. Really delicious and fresh ingredients. For our main, we shared the lamb skewers. I know my kebabs, so the meat was a bit dry and didn't really have any "wow" factor. We also had the champignons farcis (stuffed mushrooms), which was delicious, soft and rich - a good one. The service was wonderful and attentive. The atmosphere was lovely, though dimly lit, to which I can attest because my parents had to turn on their phone flashlights or drag the candle a little closer to the menu. Ahaha Overall, the experience was 50/50 food-wise, sometimes it didn't quite display that "bib gourmand" label. I would certainly give it another try, trying other menu items.

    Derek W.

    Our final meal for the '24 GP trip out to Montreal and it was probably the best meal we had the past 4 nights. Cadet came recommended by a friend's cousin who lives in Montreal. Made reservations early on but was a bit worried about timing as I knew it was going to be a PITA getting off the track on race day. Walked in a few minutes before our 8pm reservation only to find the place packed. We were seated a few minutes later and browsed the menu after ordering our cocktails. Our waitress was friendly and provided some solid recommendations. Focaccia - I don't recall the bread being warm but damn was the spicy oil epic! So good we had to request a second helping to finish the bread. Lobster roll - this was decent but wished I had some Old Bay to season it a bit more. Cauliflower - perfectly fried to a golden brown but honestly wasn't super memorable as I don't recall what the sauce tasted like. Calamari - perfectly cooked calamari but did think the beurre blanc sauce tasted a bit too sweet for my liking. Cauliflower - quite enjoyed this dish as the cauliflower's seasoning paired well with the tahini sauce. Sort of reminded me of the cauliflower dish at Bavel which we love! Beef tartare - well seasoned chunks of beef which was good. Wished we had crostinis or some sort of cracker to go with it. Oyster mushrooms - another well seasoned and tasty dish. Bread pudding - decent but preferred the chocolate tart. Perhaps I wasn't a fan of the sour ice cream? Chocolate tart - super rich and was the best dessert we tried this meal. Ended up playing rock, paper, scissors for the last bite. They have an extensive wine list and their cocktails were good. Probably my favorite restaurant I've dined at while attending the past 4 GP's. Will definitely be back to try their other dishes.

    Focaccia
    Peter K.

    Lovely tapas restaurant in Montreal. We went early to avoid rush, barely snagged a table. Ordered fennel salad, focaccia, beef tartare, and few other dishes. All were done impressively . Despite the small sizes, we were full after and could not eat any more. It's a romantic darkened intimate setting, perfect for a night out with someone special. Tried one of the IPAs on their list, loved it. Wine menu was full. Asked waiter about the food, they shared that original chef was Korean (I saw a number of Korean influences in dishes) then followed by others who added their signature to the menu. Delightful place, and it was apparently very popular so reservations are a must.

    Cheesecake
    Nicolas B.

    Tout était délicieux, le menu est rempli de plats à partager ce que j'adore. Le staff était gentil et serviable et pleins de trucs comme garder la focaccia pour tremper dans le beurre des calmars. A essayer!

    A rum mule, I think
    Mark T.

    If you rather not read the dawn-of-time review, here is an under-50-word summary: Everything I had was a Masterclass in what dining and food should be. A case where I say: "Bring all your friends and order everything!" Six stars, three thumbs up, and someone call the Michelin guide, and the Bridgestone and Goodyear to boot. I think we all have had that one college professor or school teacher who'd always find SOMETHING! You'd put into a project more effort than you thought possible. There were tears, sweat, hours of lost sleep, and more tears (hopefully not blood). You'd complete it and triumphantly present it. It was a crowning academic achievement. You thought so, the professor thought so, and so did the whole class, including people that don't even like you. You get back your grade, and it's 97.4%. Somewhere along the way, you transposed a syllable, which somehow costs 2.6%. I am that professor when it comes to dining; I almost always find that "something." While Yelp doesn't operate on tenths of a percent, it is guaranteed to be mentioned somewhere in my gigantic review. Yet, this is one of those exceedingly rare cases where I have nothing resembling negative feedback or suggestions for improvement. Absolute and total perfection. I've not had a meal this phenomenal since visiting Girl & The Goat in Chicago eight months ago. I had the opportunity to try (forgive me, I do not remember the full French names): - Rum Mule - Fennel - Scallops - Calamari - Panna Cotta Rum Mule: This drink had some bite and good booziness. I loved the gentle sweetness bestowed by the ginger and the mild tartness. A fantastic, refreshing cocktail I loved to savor. Fennel: This was salad perfection! All of the veggies were at the peak of freshness and dressed perfectly. It had a beautiful blend of textures and flavors! It had loads of crispness from the greens and cashews and was nicely rounded by the berries and mandarin. Finally, the salad had something sweet and creamy, and I am 100% here for it. This is more colorful and flavorful than a photo can ever convey, and you should absolutely get it. Scallops: I have a confession - as much as I love sushi, I am not the biggest seafood fan. However, these scallops were something else in the best possible way. I don't know what made me order these, but I am beyond glad I did. Unexpectedly, they are serviced cold, but it just works! They're marinated with something containing light salt and acid that fabulously compliments the scallops without overpowering them. Next, they are seasoned with something that adds a bit of crunch for an excellent contrast of textures. Further, from somewhere in the dish is a divine sweetness and heat (that I think comes from somewhere other than the jalapeno rounds). Rounding out the plate are condiments of a terrific tomatillo salsa that adds a beautiful freshness. Finally, there is also a creamy condiment that works great with everything else. While it seems there is every flavor under the sun in these scallops, nothing overpowers anything else, and they work together like a precision-engineered machine. Calamari: I started this dish by tasting the sauce on the edge of my spoon. I smiled from ear to ear as soon as it hit my taste buds (no hyperbole; I'm serious). It was warm and highly vibrant, and savory. Once the squid was all gone, I went at the sauce as if it were soup! The squid itself was cooked to perfection and not at all rubbery. The veggies are tasty and added tastefully. The marinated pearl onions added crunch and sweetness, and the greens added peppery notes. The veggies are also very lightly dressed, so they're not lying naked on the plate. Panna Cotta: Like the rest of the plates, a fabulously assembled, stupendously elevated dish. The Panna Cotta itself is very creamy and flavorful. It is served with sherbet and what seems like orange Jell-O that work wonderfully together. They added sweet and tart flavors, contrasting textures, and even different temperatures. The Panna Cotta is rounded out with a sprinkle of granola and what I think are meringue chips (smaller versions of what some European-style cakes are topped with). These both add a gentle sweetness, some crunch, and even some earthy notes from the granola. Vibe: Upscale, lively, and I'd even go so far as to call it intimate, yet not pretentious. Service: The staff did an excellent job taking care of me. They were attentive, kind, and cheerful. The food came out fast, and the bar servers ensured I was happy. Thus, an all-around fantabulous experience and I will happily return when I am in Montreal next time!

    Asparagus
    Tu-Quyen P.

    This place was recommended to us by locals and they know what they're talking about! Every dish was a huge hit with great flavor combinations and textures. Unique and beautifully presented, I highly recommend the calamari (that sauce is out of this world!), beet salad (so refreshing), asparagus (perfectly cooked) and lobster roll. Hostess is efficient and helpful and the service was excellent. They quickly fixed an error with our order (it was a busy night) and was prompt with offering help. It's a bit crowded in there but for good reason as the food is awesome. Parking is very expensive and difficult to find though, so a rideshare may be a better solution.

    Grilled calamari in a lobster sauce - this was not good
    Priya B.

    This was an aggressively disappointing meal. The pro's: One of the few nicer restaurants open on a Monday, they were able to fit me in a little earlier than my reservation, and decent wine. The not so good: The food was just below par for every dish here. One huge red flag to me was that items came out almost within a minute or two after ordering, meaning dishes didn't seem to be made fresh to order. All of my dishes came to me lukewarm. The scallion pancake with snow crab was the one "okay" item but it was topped with a sauce that should have been a bit spicy and was decidedly not, and had iceberg lettuce. Why oh why would you ever top such a beautiful ingredient like fresh snow crab with iceberg lettuce is beyond me. Per the server's recommendation, I got the focaccia with spice oil and the grilled calamari with lobster sauce. The calamari dish was lukewarm, far too rich, and the calamari overly chewy (ie likely reheated when served to me.) The spice oil with the focaccia was completely cold and not spicy at all; the focaccia itself was barely warm and too cheesy. I had maybe 1 piece of 4. Dessert was the most passable dish but still disappointing: lemon yuzu ganache was overly acidic (ironic because there was absolutely no acid notes on any other dish) but had a nice meringue topping and a beautiful presentation. Service was okay but they say a very large group directly behind me so servers and patrons kept bumping into my chair. The restaurant was not very crowded and they could have sat me further away from where they intended to sit a large table. It was very uncomfortable and made me hasten to just get out of there. This was my first meal in Montreal and this restaurant just truly left me regretting even making the trip (luckily other restaurants redeemed that.)

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    Insanely great food and excellent ambience - so glad this was recommended to us by a local

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    Food and service were amazing. The roasted broccoli was my favorite dish. White chocolate ganache dessert was incredible too.

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