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Lucille's Oyster Dive

3.4 (128 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Very loud
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Steak Frites
Taylor M.

Really enjoyed Lucille's! The menu was creative and the food was delicious. I loved the tuna tartar with watermelon - it was so good. The steak frites was one of the best I've ever had.

Burrata and fish tacos
Oriana T.

Great place to dine . The service was fairly quick and their prices are very decent. It is a bit loud however the servers were kind enough to sit us where it was more quiet. Overall the ambiance of this restaurant is very nice. We tried their fish tacos and the burrata as a starter, and as a main course fish. It was delicious, perfectly seasoned and, juicy . I highly recommend trying this with your partner or with friends as an evening get out !

Ribs
Jill W.

Good vibe here on a Saturday night, although slightly loud. We ordered the fried cauliflower as an appetizer to share between 4 of us and it was actually a salad with fried cauliflower underneath. Not a great shareable plate, but still very good. Not everyone was a seafood lover so we had ribs (fall off the bone) and a NY strip steak that was perfectly done. I had the tuna steak in ponzu, which was so delicious however the tuna a bit stringy in some places. I'm not sure why, but I felt rushed the entire time we were there and our waiter seemed unpleasant with a very fake smile.

Stefanie K.

First date night in a loooong time, overdue is an understatement!!! Made day of reservations and was pleasantly surprised that they had room for us. I informed our waiter of my Celiac condition and he was very helpful and knowledgeable. The service was great, friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. I started with Oysters i could have had a few dozen myself they were so good, i also had the grilled octopus and the Guedille on a lettuce wrap. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Our first time there and definitely not the last...

Lobster & oysters
Courtney L.

I was very impressed with the food, the service, the prices, everything was fabulous. It was a little bit of a drive to get out of the city, but it was definitely worth it. The ambience was great, and I highly recommend this place for oysters, lobster, octopus salad And Barata!

NY steak with salad on the side. Really well prepared!!
Cin C.

Lucille's a real treat for those special dinners that you may be planning. The restaurant says 'Dive' but this is by no means a dive. It's a classy upscale restaurant complete with the lighting, leather booths and prices. The food is really really good and well prepared by the kitchen. We had the oysters, the NY strip and the roasted cauliflower salad. The NY strip was perfection and one of the best I've ever had. My friends swear by their lobster rolls which comes loaded with lobster meat. Also one order comes with two rolls, so it's perfect to share between a couple! Service was a little slow even though it wasn't fully packed. At one point I wondered if they would take our orders since they had left us with the menu for so long after bringing our oysters. Thankfully, the rest of the night turned out fine. Prices are on the expensive side, expect to pay for the quality and environment.

Oysters!!!
Nancy H.

Wowww this spot is pretty great. Lots of seafood options and a nice polished environment without being pretentious. The menu is pretty diverse, with a range of different price points. Seafood is always pricey obviously but cmon, cheap seafood would just be a recipe for disaster, haha. The one dollar oysters are actually quite good! Beautifully briney and simply a joy to slurp down. What a great deal. You can feel quite princely as you dine on these delectable morsels of the sea, without paying a princely sum. The takeout option is pretty great in these covid times. The lobster roll is incredible. Buttered bread, big lobster chunks, perfectly seasoned. The ribs and mash are also quite good and very filling. The platters of seafood are kinda pricey, so sharing is probably the best option. Overall it is a nice place, and I'll be back to fulfill my oyster fix.

Octopus
Yvette G.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and glad I did. At first feel, it was warm with the dimmed lights and cozy with the soft music. We were two and ordered 4 dishes to share, except for the last one - stay tuned. The calamari were delish, the chowder was okay, the octopus was fab, and my friend had the oysters and said they were great. The amount of food was just perfect. Our waitress was very helpful and polite, which I really appreciated. In all, I enjoyed my experience but thought it was a bit pricey.

Jason M.

Lucille is a decent food experience but I found it off-target on a few things. Location reveals itself as a small modern chic resto and definitely not a dive as per the resto name. Being a small resto, the seating is somewhat limited and more importantly closely packed together. The resto gets pretty busy with a lot of foot traffic. Seat arrangements per table defer from one another and my seating arrangement was one of those slightly uncomfortable tall chairs. It does gets pretty loud in here with the music and other patrons chatting while they enjoy their meal or drinks. I definitely didn't expect that and completely welcomed the quietness once I left the resto. In terms of food I went with their Surf & Turf, something I heard from others and really wanted to try. This dish consists it's a lobster roll with a half rack of ribs and fries. Priced at $36 so I'll say it's pretty pricey. Lobster roll was definitely not lobster tail and I suggest eating it first as the bun gets soggy pretty quickly. Decent overall. The ribs were tender but were somewhat try with a lack of sauce. Fries were good. Overall, a decent plate but at the price-tag, I wouldn't have it again. We also had calamari, it was good but the portion was small. Service was good despite being things being super busy. Booking was online, easy. Paying a bit of a challenge but we got it done. All in all, a decent place if you're in desperate need of seafood. Not necessarily the best location if you want this in Montreal by any means but it's damn well marketed in Montreal so you have to experience it, am I right? Price is pretty expensive for what it is. My friend had a "grilled seafood plate" for over $30 and it barely covered the bottom of the plate. We wanted oysters but at $42 for a dozen, that idea was scrapped. The competition in Montreal provides a better price/value.

Salmon tartare
Elmer P.

This was my first time at Lucille and let me tell you WOW WOW WOW, if you want great ambiance and FOOD ( seafood ) you need to stop by and enjoy, amazing staff, great service and great quality food again WOW

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** FOOD POISONING ** Was my first time eating at Lucille's last night. The service was kinda slow and unprepared but nothing appetizers couldn't fix. The food was very good, I ordered oysters and clam chowder and my bf got a crab dip with a bottle of wine. Once I got home I went to bed, and around 3 in the morning I was violently sick. I was throwing up/ dry heaving for 6 hrs straight. I ended up having to go to the hospital to get an IV and antibiotics. I was so dehydrated, nauseous, and weak that I could barely stand. Very very disappointed receiving food poisoning from a well know restaurant that serves sea food. The chefs should be more careful so that this doesn't happen to someone else. This was a very serious matter, I got really sick and I feel like it could've been totally prevented if the chefs had taken the proper precautions before serving. I assumed it was the clam chowder so beware. I am still recovering as I write this and I am not happy at all.

Lobster rolls
Cayla L.

I came to Lucille's Oyster Dive to celebrate my birthday. The food was great but our table was placed in the busiest traffic area of the restaurant. We asked to be placed in a different spot but the restaurant was fully booked. Our table was placed right next to the area where the hostess was standing and where people were waiting for their tables. It was extremely uncomfortable because while we were eating, people's bag would be shuffling near our dishes. I do not believe that they should add that table of 2 right in that spot because it was an unpleasant experience. For the food part, I would give it a 4/5. For the month of March, the oysters from PEI are 1$ each. We also ordered the wood-oven chicken and the 2 lobster rolls as mains. The wood-oven chicken was tender and delicious. There was a bit of char on the sides and cooked beautifully. It also came with a metal bowl of guacamole and 2 small tortillas! I was really amazed how good this meal turned out to be! As for the lobster rolls, this dish came with French fries or salad. The taste was pretty good, you can also find big chunks of lobster inside the buns. Overall the experience wasn't that great. I was really disappointed at where we had to sit. The food is very good! I would recommend people to ask for a better seat when reserving over the phone!

Fried calamari
Lawrie S.

This place is a monkland staple and very popular so make sure to make reservations ahead of time! Highly recommend if you are in the mood for some surf and turf. We started off with some $1 oysters which were super fresh and delicious with a variety of sauces. We also had the fried calamari with a delicious tartar sauce. Although the pieces of calamari themselves were very big, the plate itself wasn't so I would call it more as an appetizer/side. We then split the surf and turf combo which comes with one lobster roll, ribs and fries. This plate was definitely worth it and the ribs really surprised me, very juicy and melted in your mouth. This was more than enough food for two hungry adults. Although the food was really great, I did think it was a little on the expensive side for what it was. Service was also quite slow and it took us an hour to get just the oyster. That being said, I would go back any time for the ribs and oysters!

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Monarque - Bone marrow topped with escargot was 10/10

Monarque

4.5(296 reviews)
5.8 km•Vieux Montréal, Ville-Marie
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This was my "nice" meal during my very short trip to Montreal last weekend, and it turned out to be…read morea great choice. There are 2 sides of the restaurant: the more casual order what you want brasserie side and then the fancier multi-course chef menu side. I chose the brasserie side, where I had a reservation for a bar seat - turns out that wasn't really that necessary as there were several individual bar seats open; A group would probably have a difficult time getting a seat on a Friday evening though. For drinks, I had a paper plane and a last word. Those are my two go to cocktails for nicer bars, and they pulled them off fantastically (they also knew what I was talking about which is kind of rare for the last word). For an extra nice touch, they clipped an actual paper plane to the paper plane drink. Fun! For food, I ordered the Duck Confit. It was super crispy on the outside, but the meat was super tender and juicy and melted off of the bone. My mouth is watering while thinking about it. It also came with bread service. For dessert I had the tiramisu. I would give it a 4/5 - it was a little more bland than others I've had - not bad at all, but not my favorite one of all time. They seem to be serious about their coffee (see pictures). Since I was sitting right in front of it I had to order one to go with the tiramisu. I had a basic americano, and it was a great addition. My only real complaint is the bar seating felt a little bit exposed as the main walkway through the restaurant goes along the bar seating. Drinks 5/5, Service 5/5, Food 5/5, Ambience 4/5

Monarque is one of those restaurants where the service leaves a stronger impression than the food…read moreitself. After discovering Monarque in the Michelin Guide, we made a reservation during our time in Old Montréal, excited for an elevated dining experience with some adventurous dishes. We started with the bone marrow and also ordered the schnitzel, duck, and swordfish. The clear standout of the evening was the swordfish. Beautifully light and flaky, paired with a delicious couscous that gave the dish just enough substance without taking away from the delicate fish. It was easily my favorite bite of the night. The schnitzel and duck, however, didn't quite live up to the same standard. While both were good, I felt the heavier citrus-forward sauces did much of the work in bringing the dishes together rather than allowing the proteins themselves to shine. I appreciate a kitchen willing to experiment with less conventional dishes and bold flavor combinations, but some of these felt more interesting in concept than execution. The duck in particular is something I could have done without. Where Monarque truly excels is hospitality. The service was easily the highlight of our evening. The staff was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful in navigating the menu. This is the kind of establishment where if you drop your fork, someone is practically there with a replacement before you've had a chance to pick it up. The pacing was seamless, and the entire experience felt thoughtfully orchestrated. The atmosphere is elegant and formal, with dim lighting, white tablecloths, and an upscale setting that lends itself beautifully to an anniversary or special occasion dinner. My biggest hesitation comes down to the value. At this price point, I expect the food to be just as memorable as the service, and unfortunately, that wasn't quite the case for us. My verdict: 3/5 stars. Monarque is worth experiencing once, especially if you appreciate exceptional hospitality and an adventurous menu. But while I left impressed by the service, the food didn't earn a spot among my top-tier dining experiences. If you do visit, the swordfish would be my recommendation!

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Joe Beef - Appetizer of lobster salad on a crispy wafer.

Joe Beef

4.3(887 reviews)
3.9 km•Sud-Ouest
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Joe Beef was on my bucket list for my Montreal visit. I made a 9:30 PM reservation for 1 at the bar…read moreon a Wednesday evening that I arrived in Montreal from Toronto, which worked out in my favor as street parking restrictions near the restaurant were no enforced. I arrived there around 8:30 PM and waited in my car until 9:00 PM before I walked over and the hostess informed me that they were ready for me. I was greeted by JJ and the rest of the crew at the seafood bar, shown the wine/cocktail/ciders & beer menu and the main. menu. They also explained clearly the 2 daily special. I decided since I'm in Quebec, that I would order the Scallop Royale Custard, Nantua Sauce (Royale de Pétoncle Sauce Nantua) for appetizer Roasted Duck "Aux Navets" (Canard Rôti Aux Petits Navets) and I was informed I can add seared foie gras to it. I also paired it with the Notre Nacre cocktail which is mezcal based from the cocktail menu. The Scallop Royale was like a chawanmushi so clean and light with a seafood stock but loaded with scallop and pieces of lobster and the Roasted Duck was executed fantastically (medium rare) and their au poivre sauce paired so well with the duck and seared foie gras . I finished with a marjolaine which is a cake made with almond flour, chocolate, coffee and repeated 24 times! It was a nice sweet way to end the dinner and a contrast to the savory of the duck and au poivre sauce. All around amazing experience service & food.

Great meal! My…read moreexperience was very similar to the thoughts of many, Joe Beef is one of the iconic restaurants in Montreal. The beef rib was perfect! Definitely devoured the slices quickly and gnawed on the rib bone before the server took the remains of this dish away. LOL. The Spaghetti with Lobster was delicious although the lobster was slightly undercooked. The tail was especially hard to pull away from the shell. I never thought I'd say white asparagus was decadent but it surely was when topped with the sauce. The 15 layer cake can honestly be skipped as it was the thinnest slice of cake I've ever seen. LOL. It was impressive that they could even slice cake that thinly!!! The waitstaff service was great with suggestions to round out the meal perfectly. The host was personable, even helped me with understanding the street parking rules in the area taking me on a stroll outside to check my spot on a really frigid evening.

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Reuben's Deli and Steakhouse - Old Fashion super smoked meat.

Reuben's Deli and Steakhouse

4.0(769 reviews)
4.8 km•Golden Square Mile, Centre-Ville, Ville-Marie
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Had high hopes for a delicious Reuben sandwich. We are from…read moreNew York so epectations were high. Although our server touted the sandwich, it left much to be desired. The meat was dried out, and not much sauerkraut, cheese or dressing. My companions were very satisifed with their meals, so would recommend, but stay away from the Reuben

First time eating at Reuben's. We came in from a rain storm with 2 young children. From the moment…read morewe walked in, the host, a sweet older gentleman, offered us paper towels to dry up, since we were soaken wet even with umbrellas. He seated us in the booth and got our little children settled in with coloring material. He was so gentle spoken with our children, and for that matter, the entire staff was! Our family felt welcomed and not a bother. You would be surprised at how few places make us feel this way, even though our children are calm little beings. Ok, now... to the food! When I hear brisket, I think of Texas styled BBQ, this brisket is different, this is a deli style brisket, think Reuben Sandwiches. The brisket was sliced so thin and was juicy, it was delicious! Our kids had kids meals and in their opinion, the best part was the ice cream at the end . I highly recommend eating here! The staff is friendly, the food is great and overall, just a comfortable place to be! Tip the staff well, trust me, by the time the bill arrives you will already have experienced their top notch service. I don't have pictures to share because we were hungry and ate everything up before I could remember to snap some photos!

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Bar George - Seafood tower

Bar George

4.3(319 reviews)
4.6 km•Golden Square Mile, Centre-Ville, Ville-Marie
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Bar George is a stunning contemporary British restaurant located in Montreal's historic Le Mount…read moreStephen. While the restaurant is highly celebrated and located within a Michelin-recognized hotel building, it does not hold a Michelin star of its own. But it is extremely classy. We decided to do lunch instead of dinner and it was a little more our speed, but if very, very attentive waitstaff is not your thing and $200 for lunch I'd skip this spot. We went because it had reviews for amazing beef Wellington and my husband hadn't had any in decades. And we were on vacation so let's go! The food was beautifully plated and service was impeccable inside of an amazingly decorated dining room that looked like a library in a mansion. The meals themselves weren't obscenely expensive but add a glass a wine, bread (it was not included) and coffee and it put us close to $200. But it was a great experience and I had never had beef Wellington - it was melt in your mouth good. Might go again next time we come up from CT.

Dining at Bar George was one of the highlights of our quick 24-hour layover in Montreal. We stayed…read moreat Le Mount Stephen Hotel without doing much research on dining options, assuming we'd just find something nearby. But before even checking in, we had to walk through Bar George ~ and instantly knew we wanted to eat there. We were lucky enough to grab a last-minute reservation, and Julien took a good care of us throughout the evening. His recommendation of the Beef Wellington was spot on (it's already one of our favorite dishes), but this was hands down the best we've ever had. I ordered the lobster risotto, which was excellent with just the right amount of spice. My son had the 10 oz striploin steak with homemade fries (chips), and it was absolutely delicious. I also loved the Canadian touch of coarse salt on the steak, plus the option to choose between Béarnaise or peppercorn sauce. Julien also mentioned their pastry chef placed second in a NY competition, and the desserts absolutely lived up to that reputation. We tried the pineapple and coconut pavlova and the "lick me hazelnut" ~ both beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. We also ordered iced coffee and a latte, and noticed something interesting: this was the second place where we found Canadian coffee to be smooth and mild ~ such a nice change from the often bitter, over-roasted American coffee. Yes, dinner was a bit steep ($300+), but it was worth every penny. Between the rich history, stunning design, outstanding service, and unique cuisine, I would highly recommend Bar George. I would absolutely love to come back!!

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Damas - Shish Borek dumplings

Damas

4.7(517 reviews)
5.4 km•Outremont
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Wow! My friend and I came here to celebrate my birthday. We had heard great things and were not…read moredisappointed! We couldn't decide what to get so we both splurged on the tasting menu. It was one of only a few tasting menus I've tried. We weren't given a list of what to expect so each dish was a fun surprise. I will say, if you choose the tasting menu, come hungry! There is quite a bit of food and it definitely got harder to finish as the meal went on. You have the option to do a drink pairing with it as well. My friend did the mocktail pairing and she let me try some of her drinks. They were great! I found both of the cocktails I had weren't super balanced but I'm happy I tried them! One was super strong whereas the other tasted mostly of cilantro in a glass (bit was stunning!) I'll include photos of the food because it was excellent! After each dish we kept saying it was our favorite But if I had to pick three it would be the Fattouch Salad (so good!), the rack of lamb (incredibly tender), and the stat of the show and dessert of my dreams - the pistachio Ashra ice cream with Syrian Cotton Candy. Oh my goodness!! The service was a bit impersonal however we always had what we needed and they were very attentive and friendly albeit a tad rushed. The ambiance was lovely! Such a vibe in there! Highly recommend to anyone wanting a special and very delicious night out!

5:45 pm dinner on the patio, with nicholas as our server. the outdoor patio made for a relaxed…read moreearly evening setting, while the interior has a much more dramatic, intimate feel, with dark wood, ornate hanging lanterns, patterned tile floors, warm lighting, and rich middle eastern inspired details. it has a distinctly upscale and atmospheric feel that suits the restaurant's refined take on syrian cuisine. service was impeccable throughout the meal. nicholas and his team was attentive, professional, and genuinely on top of everything without being intrusive. the pacing was well handled, and we never felt neglected or rushed. the level of service definitely matched the upscale setting and was one of the stronger parts of the experience. we ordered the meat platter for two, which was $220. the meatballs were easily the standout for me, juicy, flavourful, and probably the best part of the platter. the beef was good, but the prime rib was overcooked and the chicken was quite dry. at $220, i honestly expected more, particularly from a restaurant with this level of reputation and positioning. the uneven cooking was disappointing and kept the platter from being the highlight it should have been. the fattoush salad was much more successful. it was light, fresh, and refreshing, with plenty of herbs and pops of pomegranate. this was actually my favourite dish of the meal. the freshness and acidity worked especially well alongside the richer grilled meats. the grilled octopus was another highlight. it was tender, nicely grilled, and had a good texture without being tough or chewy. overall, the experience was a mix of excellent service, a beautiful setting, and some genuinely memorable dishes. the fattoush, grilled octopus, and meatballs were all standouts, while the prime rib and chicken fell short of expectations. the impeccable service and atmosphere certainly elevated the evening, but given the $220 price tag for the meat platter, i was expecting a more consistently impressive meal.

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Le Majestique - Oysters

Le Majestique

4.4(244 reviews)
5.8 km•Plateau-Mont-Royal
•$$

I had wanted to treat a friend to a dinner and a show while I was in town ahead of her birthday…read morelater this month, and the original restaurant she had chosen fell through (we mistaken the genre of the restaurant). With 1.5 hours before our burlesque show down the street at the Wiggle Room, I remembered I had bookmarked Le Majestique and that it was 1.5 blocks from both Schwartz and the venue! We made it over from St Denis and were graciously seated in the window - perfect lighting for selfies and food photos! It was happy hour, so we indulged in oysters (NB and NS I believe), as well as their scallop on half shell; this was so delicious with the hazelnut oil and fermented beets and butter - we pretty much drank the liquid afterwards (unapologetically - I had it dripping down my chin I think). Next was their special of the day, ricotta and mushroom filled anglotti with ceps, smoked matsutake and another mushroom, garnished with shavings of truffle and Parmesan. This was earthy and warming and delicious. For me it was fall. I wished it was on the permanent menu! We also shared the prime NY steak with green sauce and baby heirloom turnips. To end the meal we shared a pudding chomeur aged Louis d'or cheese. This was a creamy bread pudding- like dessert with grated Louis d'or on top. We enjoyed this - I love restaurants that showcase stellar local ingredients and Le Majestique does this well! If I could spend a month eating my way through Plateau Mont Royal and Little Portugal I would gladly do it. Bookmarked for future visits. Thank you for a wonderful night Le Majestique!

Food: The food and drinks were 5/5 amazing! Ordered a dozen oysters, duck risotto, focaccia, and…read morepinot! I normally don't like risotto but it was super yum and flavorful from the duck. Service: Very accommodating with us wanting to sit outside. Ambiance: The weather was beautiful so sitting outside was so cute, I will say the space is a bit tight. I highly recommend!

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Le Majestique - Very busy and very noisy but great food

Very busy and very noisy but great food

Le Majestique
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Au Pied de Cochon - Duck in a Can (after plating)

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4.2(1.5k reviews)
6.5 km•Plateau-Mont-Royal
•$$$

Honestly, one of the best food experiences I've had while up in Montreal. While it seems pretty…read morechill and laidback at a glance, this spot was busy and bustling (and sorta cute as a pseudo casual spot for a more memorable date night). The fois gras nigiri was pricey, but was definitely worth the try - especially with how the fois gras melting upon contact with the tongue and how the fats and flavors meld together through the rice, it was simply divine. Though my favorite would probably be the Duck in a Can, which was surprisingly tender and juicy. The flavor was pleasant and savory, and I didn't really feel much of a gamey taste at all when I tried it. As someone who normally doesn't enjoy duck, I thought this dish was really quite lovely. Anyway, would probably come back to this spot in the future if I was ever back in the area.

This is hearty Québécois cuisine, perhaps so hearty it's exactly what the pioneers needed to…read moresurvive the early harsh Montréal winters! Indeed the signature move of the chef, Martin Picard, is to elevate traditional, rustic Québécois "peasant food" into world-class fine dining. With the philosophy of unapologetic excess in every dish comes a line up of starters and mains packed with foie gras, butters, and oils in every corner. While the flavors in each dish by themselves are delicious, the onslaught of richness may not be for everybody, and it seemed deliberately without a palate cleanser or lighter counterbalance. In fact, knowing what we were getting into, we ordered an accompanying green salad, and the wait staff forgot to bring it out! We were outright denied anything but sheer gluttony. Our meal consisted of the foie gras poutine, duck in a can, and green tagliatelle. The mantra of excess here meant foie gras melding with cheese curds and gravy on the poutine. Their unique "duck in a can" involved packing quite literally a can with fatty duck breast, foie gras, buttered cabbage, herbs, and gravy, and blasting it all together with heat for 27 minutes. The result is a delicious stew of decadence, for which I wish I had more bread to dip and devour. Even the tagliatelle was bathing in a rich, oily pesto that provided no reprieve from the onslaught. We didn't try the namesake dish of the restaurant, the stuffed pig's foot (le pied de cochon), but seeing it served was an experience and nicely highlighted the elevated "peasant food" aspect of the entire affair. Very unique! Overall I had an excellent experience trying the local cuisine and this more decadent approach to dining. While it's fun sometimes to break culinary rules, I did overall find myself missing a more balanced meal that could feel more sustainable and less coronary artery disease-inducing. I think as long as you know what you're getting into, it's worth a visit, but probably not several!

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Au Pied de Cochon - Inside of the restaurant

Inside of the restaurant

Au Pied de Cochon - Foie Gras Nigiri

Foie Gras Nigiri

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L'Express - Got cheese salad 5/5

L'Express

4.3(755 reviews)
6.4 km•Plateau-Mont-Royal
•$$$

Classic French bistro, with an energetic buzz. Everything about this place was a classic--pepper…read moremill, plates, stemware, marble tables with paper on top, black and white checked tiles, mustard and cornichons delivered promptly to the table. A bottle of champagne, celery ramoulade, roast chicken, veal and starting with chicken liver mousse and bones. Loved it. Great service, great food, great ambiance.

Reservations are highly recommended if you would like a table at L'Express. This is a rich dining…read moreexperience with comfortable French bistro vibes, professional bartenders and staff, and classic French options such as oeufs mayonnaise, saumon rillete, quiche, such confit, and on and on... I did not make a reservation but asked for the waitlist and hung around the neighbourhood for a bit before a spot at the bar was available. The whole restaurant is just buzzing with people enjoying conversation, spirits, and delicious food of course! The place was filled from 8pm to midnight with a waitlist and full house during my visit (on a Saturday night). Being a solo diner I enjoyed conversations with others at the bar while we waited for food, with intermissions of people watching. It has been added to my list for future visits - I'll bring a friend next time for a different experience!

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L'Express
L'Express - Rillette l'Express - tender, shredded pork shoulder mixed with duck fat and herbs, served with toasted bread, pickles, and mustard

Rillette l'Express - tender, shredded pork shoulder mixed with duck fat and herbs, served with toasted bread, pickles, and mustard

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Latte

Lucille's Oyster Dive - seafood - Updated October 2026

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