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    La Bêtise

    3.9 (47 reviews)
    ModerateTapas Bars
    Open 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Amber H.

    1$ oysters yay! Besides that nay! Decided to order a bunch of oysters because the price is right so why the heck not. The person who Shucked them is a pro A+. I will be back just for oysters without a doubt. Now let's get in to the actual menu, the shrimp tempura is your basic shrimp tempura these however were heavily battered and extremely greasy, the dipping sauce wasn't good either reminded me of a milky soya sauce that should be changed asap. Then there was the beef tattaki which was bland and missing salt. The grilled octopus salad was meh and the lamb ravioli was actually just buttery dumplings with a ginger sauce they were ok but wouldn't order it again, and last but not least the mini burgers they were way over cooked and bland, needs a pickle and some mayo. The place is beyond expensive after being handed a 200 $ bill i just laughed to myself there's way better places that this money could of been blown this place not so much. Strictly a oyster spot, and a drink spot other then that it's a pass.

    Mac & cheese
    kim g.

    The dumplings were super fresh tasting and flavorful. I was tempered to get a 2nd order but wanted to save room for others options. The mac & cheese was divine. Again very flavorful with a creamy bechemel sauce as the base. I didn't want it to end. American hip hop was Playing to create the vibe and the front two tables are great when it's warm to have that outdoor element. Overall I was pleasantly surprised! Give it a try!

    Lobster Poutine
    Avril D.

    I was so excited as this was my first choice for their Lobster and Gravy Poutine with Homemade Tater toys. When I had arrived they were fully booked with reservations for the evening. I was not happy with the price and portion of the poutine. It came with very little lobster and 5 homemade tater tots. It tasted amazingly though. As well when they are cooking it does smell a bit fishy throughout the night with the seafood. But with a small place that is to be expected. Throughout the night the service wasn't that great as often I needed water throughout the meal. There is also only one bathroom that is shared between men and woman. So you are left waiting if it's busy. Overall good tasting food but too small of a portion and pricey. I could also suggest more visits to the table by the waitstaff it's a small place and there were many staff to help.

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    Camille R.

    We were a group of 3 and got a reservation very last minute. We went for the 1$ oysters and I have to say the oysters were meaty and tasty. Very worth it. Since we were a small group we got to try many different plates. However the tapas were a bit disappointing. We had the salmon belly. The lamb dumplings. The salmon tartar which everybody says is amazing in their reviews - I personally thought it was just o.k. We also had the Mac and cheese cochon , the crab bites. And we had the filet mignon poutine which our waiter said was his favorite. I didn't find anything special about it at all. And the tapas are quite pricy!! All tapas were pretty boring except the salmon belly which was phenomenal!!! Our waiter was extremely polite and super friendly. The service was good. I would only go back for 1$ oysters and the salmon belly. we also tried the churros for desert and they were very good although not the best I've had - the chef was not very generous with the dulce de lèche sauce. I had to ask twice to bring me more. For 3 people the bill came out to 240$ including tip which included a bottle of wine and 2 beers.

    June 2013
    French C.

    Tapas bar with an Asian twist... Love it! General Tao's Poutine is a must try. Dynamic staff and very accommodating owner. The location is small but good enough to sit a group of 20-25 at the same table If you are looking for a private party. Reservation is recommended on weekends.

    Jenny L.

    I loved the mojito with fresh strawberry and lichee! We ordered the octopus salad, the crab bites on tortilla, the pork belly, the frog legs and the macaroni and cheese with duck asian style. Although the octopus salad was a bit too salty, the flavours and textures were very good. The crab on tortilla were good, but needed some acidity to balance the creaminess. The pork belly was just amazing! It melted in my mouth and the seasoning was perfect! The frog legs were bland and, therefore, very disappointing. The macaroni and cheese was served last. It was good, but we were almost full so it was way too rich for us. The service was very good and the staff is friendly. However, the prices are slightly expensive for the neighborhood. For eg, 12$ for the mojito before tax and tips. Overall, I would still recommend the restaurant for their drinks and pork belly dish.

    Drinks

    Overall good experience! Oyster are to die for especially when they are 1$!!! Waiters were nice as well

    Nayiri T.

    We ordered 8 tapas for 4 girls like the waitor suggested. It was way too much. 6 wouldve been perfect. So, the food started off really yummy - crab bites, beef filet mignon, salmon and octopus salad (if im not mistaken). Then went downhill with the frog legs, chicken bites and mac n cheese. It wasnt so bad but the first 4, i loved! Service is great and staff is super friendly.

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    NYK'S

    NYK'S

    4.1(228 reviews)
    4.1 kmVille-Marie
    $$

    Our first day in Montreal and we were walking down the street looking for lunch. We stumbled on…read moreKYK's and liked the look of this classic pub. So in we go! There was a nicely selected set of local beers on the menu. We had a few and they were great. I won't detail them as I think the selection changes routinely. It was tough to decide what to get. I was poutine-curious but was unsure about the foie gras gravy. Andrew ordered the poutine with the duck confit. He loved it and said it was among the best poutine he has had. I went for the traditional mussels as Andrew said this is a thing to get in Montreal, they will do it well. He was right, the bowl was huge and the mussels and sauce were excellent. The only thing I would change is I like a baguette with mussels more than fries so if that is an available substitution I would be all in. I loved this place, I would go back again when I return to Montreal.

    We had dinner here late on a Tuesday night after seeing a show at the Place de Arts. After the…read moreshow, very few places were open to eat, so we were thankful that the kitchen at Nyk's doesn't close until 11pm. This is a bar that also has a small amount of table seating, but the ambiance is clean and nice, not like a dive bar. Our server was great as well. I had the burger and I added blue cheese and pickles to it. They gave me lots of pickles which was great, but the blue cheese was spicy, I think it was blended with horseradish or something. My dad had the French onion soup and the feta with mixed vegetables. To drink I had the L'alveole, which was tasty and similar to a paloma, but could have benefitted from some salt or tajin on the rim.

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    NYK'S - French Onion soup.

    French Onion soup.

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    Cadet - Focaccia

    Cadet

    4.5(145 reviews)
    3.8 kmVille-Marie
    $$$

    THIS WAS AMAZING…read more food here was flawless, every dish was absolutely perfect and creative. the ingredients are top shelf quality and put together with tons of care. I had the most amazing meal here. Genuinely the BEST beef tartare i've ever had in my life, it was chopped perfectly and flavor wise just absolute perfection. Rich, cheesy but still fresh and the beef flavor was present and well seasoned. Focaccia was great as well, the grill flavor really stuck with me and was a perfect touch of crunch and flavor. I enjoyed my leeks as well, i've never had them prepared this way so it was a unique touch. Their cocktails were good with some nice twists on classics, I got the oolong old fashion which was a pretty classic old fashion with a slight tea after taste. the highlight of the meal though was the desert . it was brûlée bananas with a chocolate cheesecake and omg that was the best touch to the meal ever. we got the wine pairing with it as well and they went together like bread and butter. the wine was sweet but had a fruitier taste to counteract the richness of the banana and chocolate. it was the most delightful experience and wasn't a bank breaker either. service here was attentive and amazing, extremely friendly and informative. the ambiance was on the fancier side, with darker lighting. during my time in montreal, this restaurant easily took home my favorite.

    I was really excited to try Cadet because it was a Michelin recommended restaurant but…read moreunfortunately the food was not as expected. The restaurant had a vibrant vibe and minimalist. The service was friendly but they seemed short staffed that night. We were trying to refill our water glasses but it took a while since I couldn't find any waiter or waitress around. Now let's start with the food: Focaccia: 5/5 bread was warm, toasty and tasty but the dip was the highlight Leeks with smoked mackerel, mustard, tobikko: (2.5/5) too creamy with a hint of mackerel and leeks Calamari chou-fleur, asian pear, chili beurre blanc: (2/5) very soupy and too much cream and not flavorful Black cod miso sauce, daikon, kale: (2.5/5) cod was tender but my bite had too much miso on it. It was extremely salty and not well balanced Beef tartare with mushrooms, Asiago: (1/5) mushy texture and way too much Asiago cheese. Flank steak with burnt chili salsa, szechuan pepper sauce, pickled peppers: (2/5) steak was not tender at all and the sauce was overwhelming Fried sea bass with bok choy, soya, nuoc mam (3/5): presentation was great but too many bones with too little meat. Flavor was good and I enjoyed the warm crispy fish with the Vietnamese style salad Overall, my special dinner was disappointing. I felt like the main ingredient never shined and their cheese or cream or sauce were just too overpowering. I really wanted to like Cadet but it fell short of my expectations.

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    Cadet - Scallion pancake topped with snow crab - good but the pancake was too cold and the iceberg lettuce was a bizarre choice

    Scallion pancake topped with snow crab - good but the pancake was too cold and the iceberg lettuce was a bizarre choice

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    Boqueria - Crudo appetizer.

    Boqueria

    4.3(14 reviews)
    4.9 kmVille-Marie

    Nice sunny day to sit out and enjoy some seafood and sangria. I was sat quick, I beat the Friday…read morelunch rush by a little bit. I ordered quickly. Calamari for an app. A lobster roll for my meal and a drink. The sangria came quick and was good, a little syrupy. The calamari and lobster roll took a while, but maybe they are a bit more relaxed in Canada. No one was available, even for me to waive down, no check ins either. Again, probably customary in Montreal, I don't know the culture that well. The calamari was pretty looking, but it was tough as a well done leather glove. The "lobster roll" had about two pieces of lobster, the rest was small shrimp. The flavor was good, the bun was perfect. But still, for the price, a disappointment. The French fries were delicious but soggy. Maybe that was a spin on Poutine.??? I sat for an hour without being able to get someone. I will not return.

    Arrived in Montreal a couple of hours ago and checked out Boqueria, near my hotel. Reviews looked…read moresolid and happy to share that it delivered. Open kitchen with two chefs and two front of the house staff who were warmly welcomed me and were professional throughout. Had the oysters, clean and crisp with a nice Spanish Cava. Tried the lobster croquetas and the anchovy toast points. Tapas were in point, the anchovies were a tad too salty for me. Ended up ordering the catch of the day, butterflied sea bream. It was the piece de resistance. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the cheek/head was juicy all the way to the tail. The sides were fine, the papas bravas could have been crispier, but fine. Green beans were nicely seasoned. Had half and waved the white flag. Paired it with a tasty Albariño. Great start to quick sojourn in Montreal.

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    Boqueria - Red wine Sangria

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    Red wine Sangria

    Escondite

    Escondite

    4.1(273 reviews)
    4.3 kmVille-Marie
    $$

    This review is a bit tough to rate. I would give 4 stars for the food, but 3 or less for service…read moreand the restaurant feels a bit rundown. We were in Montreal for several days and decided to go casual on our anniversary and we were craving Mexican food. We made a reservation as the place is crazy busy. We arrived, had to wait a few minutes before we were seated. The hostess looked up our reservation and seated us without saying anything to us. We took our seats and looked at drinks before looking at the menu. Our server took awhile to come to our table, took our drink order and an appetizer order and left. The drinks finally came out along with the chips and guacamole and we decided to make our decision on dinner. We waited, and waited, and waited about 40 minutes for our server to come back to take our dinner order. She was fairly nice, but rushed. Again, we waited and waited and waited for our dinners. We were enjoyed the food, it was flavorful, seasoned well, and really filled our craving for Mexican food. After we finished our dinner, again we waited, waited, and waited for our server to come back to our table. She never checked on us as to how we were enjoying our food. She brought the check, we paid, stood to leave and she said thank you as my husband handed the check back to her. He quickly mentioned it was our anniversary, she stopped and asked if we would want to sit back down and she would bring us a dessert. It was nice to offer, but she could have learned this if she would have taken a moment to talk to us. We didn't need a long conversation, just to feel welcome, and we felt in the way as they were busy. We thanked her, but we didn't want to spend an hour waiting for a dessert, so we graciously declined and left. It really is a shame. If the service was better, and the food came out quickly, they could turn tables quicker. I don't know if they are short staffed, but it really was disappointing.

    We stopped in for a light lunch and margaritas while exploring Old Montreal and were really glad we…read morechose Escondite. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed, and the bartender took great care of us. The drinks were excellent, and the service made it even better. Perfect little break in the middle of the day.

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