This was a delicious dinner and really nice location for a romantic dinner. The food was delicious and there was a nice pace between one dish to the next. The server also allowed me to sample the wine first before pouring which I really liked. However we are left feeling conflicted. While we were happy with the meal and service the price we were charged at the end was a surprise. We chose this location and not the nearby Portuguese place that we had originally planned because we had learned about the $59 "Happening Gourmand" meal. I know wine is not included along with gratuity. But nowhere on the menu did it mention that for the main course if you choose the steak it will cost an additional $20. If I had known that I would have had the fish. So just be certain on what you are paying for and being charged because this was very sneaky and wasn't told about the price difference until the bill arrived. Oh..... and they made two mistakes with my fiancée desert. First it was the wrong item and second she had asked for it to go because it was getting late. read more

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Came here to celebrate a bachelorette. unfortunately we booked first with the Terrasse William Gray and they "lost" our reservations. They did set us up in the back corner so we had lots of room. We had a prefix menu at $80 - that was set on the table as we got there so that was great. We were pleasantly to greeted and sat. I did find that our beverage orders did take quite a while to be taken and then another 20 minutes before actually arriving. As much as they were meticulous with the cleanliness of the table, I feel the follow up for drinks while we waited for our food should've been more frequent. Had it been more frequent? We probably would've ordered more beverages while we waited for our food. Once our food finally did arrive it wouldn't say it was anything outstanding nothing memorable that makes me feel like I'd like to come back. My highlight of this whole experience was the one espresso martini I was able to have. read more

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We stopped at Maggie Oakes for drinks and the ambiance, selection and service were excellent. The bartender was very friendly and engaging. The selection of drinks was very good and the mixology used to prepare them was outstanding. Very delicious drinks at reasonable prices. This is the bar/restaurant of a hotel so the ambiance is chic and it does cater to both locals and tourists. It's located right on Place Jacques Cartier, so it's easy to find. read more

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Great service, food and ambiance ! They are known for their aged steaks which are prominently displayed. It's in a great location in the downtown and within a nice hotel. The steaks were delicious and done right. The atmosphere was delightful and vibrant. All the staff were great and accommodating. Solid 4-4.5 stars read more

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Located in the Hotel William Gray, this place served up a delicious brunch! We almost didn't go here based on the low Yelp ratings but it was raining and we wanted a cozy meal without wandering too far. They have St Viatuer sesame bagels! Great alternative if you don't want to trek across town for the famous Montreal bagels. We also had the lobster and shrimp sandwiched on a brioche toasted bun. We enjoyed it so much that we returned later for drinks and a charcuterie board before our evening show. read more

Maggie Oakes - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We almost didn't go to Maggie Oakes due to the low Yelp rating but we had been traveling all day and it was close to our hotel, so we rolled the dice. We were very pleasantly surprised! I ordered the avocado toast and it was delicious. We went at 3pm, so there was only one other table of people the whole time we were there. Our server did an ok job up until we asked for our bill and he stopped by the other table and went back and forth through the restaurant several times before bringing it. Other than that, our lunch was good and we'd give it another try. read more

Maggie Oakes - Avocado Toast - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Dined here for brunch on a visit to Montreal! We had reservations but even though we ran late, the hostess was able to accommodate us with no issues at all! We ordered the pastry baskets, vanilla lattes, coffees, and various of their menu offerings. The fav of the table was the almond croissant. It was delicious! Definitely get that when you order. The other pastries were just as tasty. I had the eggs Benedict and it was delicious as well. Definitely stop in on your next outing! read more

Food was excellent and the service was great. It has such a romantic vibe. I will definitely be returning. read more

Maggie Oakes - Outdoor patio - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Amid the stroll along Place Jacques Cartier lies this charming, spacious, well-appointed and luxe restaurant, with a grand interior and delectable options. Maggie Oakes is a ground floor space. (Its sister spaces are the Terrasse William Gray, and Perché, both situated upstairs for Old Port viewing.) Oakes has huge cuts of beef on display in its refrigerated units, and also has seafood and vegetarian options. The drinks list is excellent. We enjoyed our meals, bar drinks, and comfortable surroundings. Highly recommended. read more

Maggie Oakes - A half a dozen oysters. - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Delicious and great service. This restaurant is located along a busy pedestrian pathway, so there is great people watching.

Absolutely phenomenal food and service. Our waiter was very tentative to us when we were dining. He asked for example oh did he give you the lemon water for when you're done with the lobster? And to top things off the food, the lobster and sirloin steak was absolutely amazing. The sirloin literally cut like butter and the lobster was delicious with the sweet potato fries read more

Maggie Oakes - Steak - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Nice street side dining experience. Great service. The atmosphere was excellent. Loved the ability to people watch on the square. read more

Maggie Oakes - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

UPDATE - once the food came it was "fine", the steak was flavorful and my burger was tasty although a little overcooked (i can't remember if server even asked me how i wanted it cooked?) the server was nice but clearly over his head and NOT APOLOGETIC AT ALL he acted like this a completely normal experience we were having which clearly it was not. i'm writing this review as i'm sitting at my table now for 1 hour and 45 minutes waiting for my dinner. we were just told my husbands steak was in the kitchen "resting". we are low maintenance/non complainers but have watched two other tables come after us and they ordered, ate and have paid while we are still sitting here... p.s. we ordered shrimp cocktail for appetizer and received popcorn shrimp instead. read more

The food was pretty good and they asked me all the gluten free questions and even brought gluten free bread. However, the waitress claimed they could make the steak sauce gluten free and I believed her. Walking back from the restaurant I got SO sick. So maybe just avoid the steak sauce, even if they say it's gluten free. It was our anniversary and they gave us free dessert, and the Caesar salad was great. But man did I get sick from that steak sauce. read more

Maggie Oakes - Crème Brûlée - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Great location Good ambience We ordered the oysters and cheese plate Plate lacked a little variety of jams But the oysters were nice and fresh and probably the best we had on the trip I gave it a 4/5 because of the jams and the service I felt the cheese board in general could have been more thoughtful And the service could have been better. read more

Maggie Oakes - Espresso martini Cheese board. Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Montreal is just amazing. It was a busy time and they got us seated immediately. Our server made great recommendations. My drink was refreshing and the views made it better. We sat outside but inside was lovely because it's of course associated with the a beautiful hotel. I ordered the tuna tartare, I enjoyed it but not the best I've had, didn't take away from my experience. Montreal is simply a great experience and this was definitely a part of it. read more

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今天有点冷，所以外面的座位没有人座，但是进来以后很大，人很多；每个服务员都面带微笑，感觉很爱自己的工作； 点了一个Set，一道一道的上，都要吃不下了；咸咸的（类似葱油饼）的华夫饼还是第一次吃，但是上面的芝麻菜配着番茄莎莎、奶酪，新鲜而好吃，非常喜欢； 炸鱼薯条特地点来跟英国比比，确实好吃太多，配的小菜也很爽口； 甜点也比较扎实，一个吃还真是有点多了～肉桂的味道 点了鸡尾酒也很好喝～ read more

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Upscale space that belongs to the hotel above it. I came here for drinks and appetizers in the evening. It's great for people watching. They have a pretty large space out front with a restaurant inside as well. I would say maybe 12 tables out front where I sat. The wait staff speaks both French and English and are knowledgeable and helpful. They gave us recommendations for what drinks we should try and I liked my gin cocktail my mom had the spicy margarita which was also delicious. We tried the cheese nougat (comes as a goat cheese slab) and the tuna tartare. Everything was very prettily presented with garnishes and they are generous with offering bread which tastes like it is fresh and comes warm. It was close to $100 CAD for these items. I would definitely come back read more

Maggie Oakes - Tuna tartare - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Absolutely love this place. My friend order a turkey and avocado sandwich on a croissant which was amazing! I had a very well cooked burger and a delicious margarita! We were able to snag a wonderful table outside which allowed us to watch the throngs of people walking around. read more

Maggie Oakes - Turkey and avocado on a Croissant - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Had the burratta and sesame salmon. It was ok but I didn't feel there was a lot of variety on the menu. Not sad we went but I won't be back. read more

Maggie Oakes - Framboise fatale beverage - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I recently posted a poor review. As I live in The USA my phone service is spotty. I did receive a call from manager apologizing and inviting me back to rectify the issues. I will be dining tonight. I am sure it will be as good as first timeI attempted to delete negative review but app won't let me. read more

Love this new found gem! If you're coming by car, I love the fact that it's free valet parking at the william Gray hotel before 3pm! Came here to try it out with a friend who swore by this place. You can enter this fine establishment either from the main enterance or in the back from the hotel. The ambiance was a little dark wish it was brighter I must say the mimosas really fired us up for brunch! Service: very good and friendly! We had someone always attend to us at all times but also gave us our space. Food: delicious fresh! I had something light for brunch a deconstructed caesar salad, my chicken was amazingly tender and citruisy , the romaine lettuce was fresh and crisp, I also went with another amaretto sour it was absolutely delish. Overall, defintely a wonderful spot and totally recommend it! Cheers read more

Maggie Oakes - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I had the avocado toast. This is dish I never order but after seeing it served I took a chance. I'll probably never order it elsewhere because I doubt it can be duplicated. Delish!!! We were so pleased with our orders and service that we returned. I splurged and had the filet mignon. The steak was served as requested medium rare and a good sized portion. The vegetables were abundant and fresh. Again, we had superior service. I highly recommend this location. Great food! Great service! A gem of a place. Great place to people watch as well. Thank you for a great experience. read more

Disappointed by the Steak--Tourist Trap Vibes This was my first time writing a review, and unfortunately, it's because of how bad the experience was. My collegue and I ordered medium rare steaks at Maggie Oakes, and what arrived was tough, grey, and completely flavorless--like it had been cooked straight from frozen. When I raised the issue, the manager comped our wine, but didn't offer to remake the dish, which is unacceptable at this price point. Montreal is known for its amazing culinary scene, and this place in Old Port just didn't deliver. It feels like a spot geared toward one-time tourists--looks nice, takes your money, and doesn't care if you come back. To be fair, the outdoor terrace is attractive and the drinks were decent, but the food was a huge letdown. I expected far better from a restaurant that markets itself as upscale. read more

WONDERFUL Brunch! My hubby & I had a wonderful & delicious brunch here on a Saturday in March. It is quite a large restaurant but still felt warm & intimate. We had a 2 course brunch and the selections to choose from were great. We each ordered something different so we can try a wide variety of dishes. Each dish was flavorful and tasty. We didn't order a dessert, but the waiter brought out a sweet chocolate dish with a sparkler on it and said "Happy Anniversary!". I noted we were celebrating our anniversary when I made the reservation and it was soooo kind that they took note and made such a lovely gesture. read more

Oysters were amazing. It was nice to order steak by the ounce. Appetizers and sides were also delicious. The service was not the greatest as we waited for drink refills multiple times with long waits. read more

The service was impeccable. The food was OK comparison to the price range of what they ask for if you want a good looking place to bring a date to. It's a great spot but definitely not a four or five star for the food.. Over priced for what they offer . read more

On a hot, humid day in July, our party of four enjoyed a relaxing lunch here. The covered deck offered plenty of shade and a nice little breeze off the river. Our cheerful waiter gave us suggestions and accommodated our request to split an entree. Other staff members worked quietly and seamlessly to refill water glasses, clear dirty dishes, and provide clean forks. The excellent food matched the service. The soup of the day, lamb and vegetable, was light yet filling. The vegetable panini--mine with chicken added--was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, with perfectly toasted focaccia bread and a filling of thinly sliced, tender cooked vegetables like zucchini and eggplant. Yummy! The interior of this restaurant was casually elegant; it would make a lovely setting for a steak dinner. read more

There are a lot of steak places in old Montreal. Some are on the high end of pricing and this one is more in the middle. Pricing is reasonable and all plates come with side dishes at no extra cost. Wine selection is great and the ambiance is nice too. They take group reservations as well. read more

Visited here for a celebratory dinner for 6. When we arrived they said they were closing in an hour and. It would take a long time for any seating to become available. Ordered filet mignon medium well and it was dry. Whole lobster and it was chewy. Everyone else's enjoyed their food. I don't think the $400 spent here was worth it all. read more

Absolutely delicious! Service and atmosphere was excellent as well. I had the Atlantic sandwich (lobster and shrimp) with salad and broccoli soup. If I lived here, I'd be coming here all the time. read more

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Our lunch at Maggie Oaks enhanced our day at Old Montréal. Seated immediately at our choice of an outdoor table, waiter Antoine was very attentive, friendly & helpful with our selections. Delicious turkey & brie croissant, salad & a bottle of Beaujolais - wonderful. Followed by an awesome dessert so divine we each had our own. The patio seating faced the courtyard, sounds of music & watching by/passers. A beautiful day. read more

Looking for a dining experience during our first visit to Montreal, our concierge recommended Maggie Oakes. She could not contact them by phone, but we decided to just go and see if we could get a table on a Monday night. The outdoor seating looked amazing, but they only had indoor available. We were seated in a roomy booth and our server was really good. He was knowledgeable about the different wines and made great recos regarding the menu. My hubby went with the 16 oz. aged ribeye with mashed potatoes. I ordered the cavatelli in a butter sauce with peas, prosciutto, pecorino, topped with a panko crumble. We split a caesar salad to start. Even the salad was delicious. Greens were fresh and bits of prosciutto added a nice crunch. The steak was cooked as ordered, portions were generous, and the glasses of wine that the server suggested went well with our meals. Overall,, a very good meal. read more

The inside of this place is super nice and classy and then have a really nice bar The drinks here are really good, definitely a good place to get drinks. I got the filet mignon and it was cooked perfectly the way I want " medium rare" Service is amazing, stuff is nice and friendly. This place is located in the William Gray Hotel It's a good place to go for small and big groups. read more

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What a night ! We were treated like royalty! Red carpet treatment from start to finish. We got an amazing seat at the front of the restaurant where we had a great view of the bar and everyone ambiance and decor was swell. We were greeted quickly by the manager who brought the menus as well as their best waiter. The manager explained to us the menu and thanked me for coming back with a smile on his face. Drinks: We decided to start the night off with the old fashion and a dirty martini. Olives were great and the old fashion was nice not to sweet even tho it had honey in it. We got a bottle of red it was a little dry but went well with the rib steak. Food: I highly recommend the seafood platter it was one of the highlights of the evening. 6 delicious tasty oysters, large fresh shrimps cocktail sauce and half a lobster. The beet salad with goat cheese was fun and fresh. I love the platting of this dish and the beets of course. Rib steaks were cooked to perfection. Juicy and on point. I loved the potato gratin that was paired with it super rich. The desserts we tried were the apple caramel crumble and the chocolate orange mousse. I preferred the apple crumble but both were made with love. Our waiter chau was amazing polite and funny. I was happy he jumped in and recommended I take the rib eye steak because it was more delicious than the steak & frite. I never had to pour my own water or wine they came by checking during the night frequently. All in all the experience was fantastic from just about everything... location to the service to the food. This was definitely a night to remember looking forward to our next night back. read more

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Beautiful ambiance and food presentation. Steaks were perfectly prepared. Service was friendly & timely although our only complaint was the bartender could not get our martinis correctly made so not sure if she was new or something got lost in translation. Afterwards we made our way upstairs for a nightcap & it was a beautiful view. read more

Maggie Oakes - The view from rooftop bar - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

the waiter was no good and slow. food was good. i like to always tip a great percentage but i did not feel bad about not leaving one. it is attached to a cafe which is Superior though read more

Maggie Oakes - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I visited Maggie Oakes on my last night in Montreal as it was staying in the hotel (Hotel William Gray) and I enjoyed it very much, so I was surprised that the read that the reviews are lower than expected. We made reservations for dinner and I tried the 3 course set menu (being offered in September) and ordered the Crispy Nordic Shrimp, Atlantic Lobster Pappardelle and Decadent au Chocolate. My partner ordered the Dry Aged Steak and although not budget friendly, it was his first time trying dry aged meat and he thoroughly enjoyed it and would order it again. My Shrimp and Papperdelle was beautifully flavoured and rich. The noodles were cooked to al dente and the sauce was creamy. It was a lot of food as far as a 3 course set goes, but i ate every last bite and had to roll out of there. The restaurant has great ambience and seems to be located in a very trendy and touristy area,there were long lineups during Friday and Saturday with great mix of all ages, but it felt authentic and well managed. It's not exactly budget friendly (more of a treat for most people), but I found it absolutely delicious and worth trying if you're looking for a nice place to eat with good food and company. read more

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Great ambience and knowledgeable staff. The menu is in English and French which is very helpful. I came around 2:00 for their lunch menu and it was pretty slow. My food came out pretty quick and the steak was the perfect temperature. My fries were unfortunately cold which seemed odd given that I was 1 of 3 people in the whole restaurant. The seasonal veggies were alright. The steak was truly the highlight of the meal. The peppercorn sauce was decent. Overall, not worth it but not regrettable. read more

Maggie Oakes - Contra Filet with peppercorn sauce, fries, and seasonal vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Very slow service. Food was okay but I got my food last out of a group of 6. Everyone was disappointed in the service except my brother who really really really liked the waitress . My grandpa who has diabetes almost collapsed due to hunger--- food didn't come till after more than an hour. Other tables who were filled at a later date than ours were served first! read more