It gets crowded fast, but the energy is part of the charm. Food and wine were both excellent.read more

I rarely give 5 stars. But I could not find a fault with my experience there. Service was perfect…read more Knowledgeable, not pesky and well mannered. My two friends and I enjoyed duck, cheese, olive and pork items from the tasting menu. And a gorgeous Cote du Rhone bottle. Good value as well. Montreal blows Toronto away in this category of resto/bar/after work spot.

We were drawn by the croquettes since being in Barcelona. This is legit. We got seated right away…read moreand got served quickly and order drinks. They have an extensive cocktail and wine list. We ordered the chicken croquette and bee tartare, then ordered the Giant shrimp , potato bravas and the shrimp croquette. I wish they were near me. The croquettes were just like Barcelona, creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They are addictive. The beef tartare portion was huge and made with anchovies and crisp serrano ham on top. Wow.

pan tamate and iberico earned the 5 stars, the tirudito, lobster cones and gazpacho kept it going,…read moretopped off with churros and tiramis. service was excellent and we felt welcome and sated

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.

Excellent service. Food very tasty. Not typical Peruvian…read more Dishes are Peruvian with the chefs twist. We enjoyed all of the dishes we selected. We four, ordered 6 dishes from the tapas section to share. Very good portions. Staff very helpful in adjusting the spices when possible. Strongly recommend.

Best old fashioned I've had, not to sweet, the bartender, Max was great. would 100% go back.read more

After spending the day walking around Plateau Mont-Royal, I made an executive decision: These paws…read morewere officially off duty. Luckily, we found Les Torches, a bar right on the main strip with a large street-side patio and -- please refer to the photographic evidence -- AstroTurf. Finally. A patio designed for me. I immediately stretched myself across my new lawn while Mom and Dad settled in. Even better, the staff spotted me and brought over a water bowl right away. I appreciate establishments that recognize senior management when it arrives. Mom had a Diet Coke. Dad had a pint. And I handled the more important responsibilities: hydrating, monitoring pedestrian traffic and lying dramatically on the grass. At one point I relocated to Dad's lap and briefly closed my eyes. I was not sleeping. I was conducting strategic planning for the remainder of our Plateau itinerary. There's plenty happening around you, so it's a great spot to stop for a drink and watch the neighborhood go by. But after all the walking we had done, I was mostly grateful for a comfortable place to stretch out my extremely hardworking legs. Dogba's verdict: 4 paws out of 5. Personal AstroTurf lawn: outstanding Immediate water service: excellent Dog-friendly patio: Dogba approved Plateau people watching: first-rate Dad's pint: successfully consumed Mom's Diet Coke: reliably Mom Tiny-leg recovery: desperately needed Sleeping on Dad: allegations remain unproven Would I return? Absolutely. Any bar that gives me water, grass and enough room to fully extend all four legs understands exactly what a Montreal vacation requires.

We came here only for drinks. It was a cute little Mexican bar/restaurant in the city of Montreal…read more The service was good and the drinks were good also. I got a Paloma and my colleague got a Mezcal tester which came with 3 different shots. I can't remember the names of them all but one of them was casamigos. The ambience was alright and chill and they had good music.

Made reservations and sat a good 50 mins before we realized our neighbours got their food . Had to…read morefinally wave down the young waitress who finally checked telling us our order had not gone through . I realize that gone are the days of attentive service in many places but this was one of the worse in montreal. We may have been lucky bc food did not look very appetizing and we left. Also BEWARE they no longer have a liquor license so only Mocktails are served . In a city with so many better choices Will def never return .

Going go to start by saying the food was great. However, it was the service that lacked - meaning…read morenot enough staff to clients. We ordered food and the wait time was ridiculous. Our waitress asked if we wanted everything served at once or in 2 servings. Given we had ordered 6-7 tapas platters and the small table space, we figured 2 servings was a better idea. The first serving compromised of garlic butter sautéed mushrooms (7/10), maple syrup doused grilled eggplant with goat cheese (8/10) and a Spanish charcuterie & cheese plate with olives (6/10). The food was in all great, we finished the first serving pretty fast. We figured the second serving would come more quickly but it never did! By then we were already full and tired. It could've been that the kitchen had already prepared the food and the waitress had too many customers to serve. I called her over and told her I would only pay for the dishes we ate because the food was taking too long to come out. She got defensive and said the food was on its way and ready. I insisted no. After which, I asked if we could pay right away as we had to head out . Another 15-20 min wait as she served others . My impression would be if I had 2 customers that were upset and ready to leave, I would tell the other table " I'll be right back shortly , I just have to close this table off". She had no sense of time! It's too bad that the service can't match their quality of food and atmosphere. Hire more staff because clearly there is a demand for food but a lack of service will bring the hype down.

Three of us sampled 7 tapas style dishes: Excellent:…read moreempanadas, charcuterie & cheese, salmon salad Good: eggplant, mixed veggies OK: lamb, chicken & figs Liked the atmosphere. Service was excellent - friendly and attentive. Would definitely go again!

Excellent welcome. Great ambiance. Wine list amazing although the real deals are buried deep. Food…read moreis also excellent despite a short menu. We love this place. So do many others.

Bar hopped here as I've heard amazing things about Le rouge gorge…read more Didn't make reservations, but we were lucky enough to get seats for 5. We got situated in the bottom floor area where there was a Dj and other patrons enjoying their drinks and food. We only came here for drinks, so I got my server to surprise me with a mock tail since I was pregnant, and we got some fries on the side to munch on. Menu for food wasn't extensive, more for snacking than dining imo. Server came back with fries and our drinks. My drink was surprisingly good, I had to make sure there was no alcohol, since I could taste somewhat of gin in there, but there wasn't! The fries were hot and fresh, so good! The other 4 ladies had no problem devouring their alcohol infused drinks, plus a couple of shots and off to another bar we go!

This is a fun little dive bar. I came during vacation on a Thursday night, and it was pretty busy…read more The music that night was interesting, reminds me of a mix between hip hop and funk. Not much of a dancing place if you're looking for that, but a great place to come grab a drink to start your night. I loved how they used metal shot glasses: super sustainable!

Super cool in-house DJ spinning, got there at ~10pm on a summer Thursday night and nabbed the last…read morebar seat. Really cool swimming pool decor vibes & loved all the fun details! FOOD -OCTOPUS ANTICUCHO (4.5/5): succulent soft pieces of octopus and all the Japanese seasoning complimented it deliciously -CRAB CAUSA (3.5/5): couldn't really taste the crab until we got to the center. But overall still really tasty with the yam and interesting textures. DRINKS Got the Pisco sour (light citrusy sweet & frothy) and the Rosita (only get this if you like hard liquor that kinda burns lol). I had to chase it with the Pisco sour which was a pretty good combo actually haha! Overall, loved the vibes of this bar and the Peruvian-Japanese fusion eats!

I had such an exquisite dining experience here. I made a reservation for the chef's tasting at the…read morechef's counter, and from the moment I arrived, the team already knew my name and immediately seated me. Sitting at the counter gives you an intimate view into everything happening in the kitchen. The energy was fast-paced and precise--it honestly felt like I was inside an episode of The Bear. The chef curated an incredible five-course tasting, and the sommelier paired each course with wines that complemented everything perfectly. I won't even try to list every dish because I honestly don't remember them all. The menu isn't fixed, and I imagine each experience is a little different. I was too busy enjoying every bite and soaking in the experience to focus on memorizing details. Ken took exceptional care of me from start to finish, making sure I was comfortable and that every course met the moment. The chef also came over to chat, which made the experience feel even more personal. The bar was already high, and Marcus exceeded it.

The chef table experience was wonderful. Appreciate the thoughtfulness in crafting a menu that was…read moresuited to my dietary needs. The service was exquisite. The meal started with caviar on a latke that was crispy on the outside and creamy inside. Next was a bluefin tuna tartare with wasabi cream and radishes, this dish was beautiful and had the perfect balance of textures. Our third dish was a caramelized scallop with a dairy free hollandaise sauce, the sauce was tart and absolutely delicious. The next dish was the stand out for me, steamed cod with the most amazing vegetables--this was absolute perfection! The last dish was a cherry sorbet inside a vanilla meringue cup which was so pretty! Really appreciated this addition, as finding dairy free and gluten free desserts can be challenging. Absolutely recommend this experience. Thank you for a wonderful meal! Also a note, we had breakfast at this restaurant as well and everything was great. The chia pudding is amazing! There are dairy free and gluten free options for breakfast!