I had such an exquisite dining experience here. I made a reservation for the chef's tasting at the chef'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. read more

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The chef table experience was wonderful. Appreciate the thoughtfulness in crafting a menu that was suited 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! read more

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Great meal at Marcus! Service and ambience were very nice, and food, particularly the spicy pasta with lobster, was excellent! Paris-Brest perhaps one of the best dessert ever! Recommended downtown Montreal spot! read more

Marcus Restaurant + Terrace - Paris-Brest dessert - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We had two really nice meals at Marcus while traveling to Montreal. The service was prompt but not rushed. The food was excellent and offered a range of choices to please all pallets. We enjoyed the filet, chicken, Piccadilly and salmon. Saturday night was particularly busy and had a great vibe. Lots of choices in Montreal to dine but I would recommended a stop at Marcus. read more

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Went to Marcus for breakfast on the last day of the trip. It's located in the 4 Seasons hotel. We had a reservation but it was not very busy on a Monday morning, and we were seated immediately. Our server was very sweet and took a drink order right away. For food, we went with the lobster omelet and the salmon bagel. The lobster omelet was filled with lobster meat, which was refreshing. The Gruyere sauce on top added a nice juxtaposition, pairing a little savory with the sweetness inherent to lobster, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The salmon bagel was on a different level of bagel. So much salmon meat inside, bagel perfectly cooked, cream cheese and the capers adding a nice pop of saltiness. It was very hard to get my mouth around for a complete bite, unfortunately, but we managed. Overall, for a breakfast, and the quality of the food, hard to beat for a quick bite before getting on your way to explore the city read more

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Marcus is located in the four seasons hotel. The name comes from chef Marcus Samuelsson. Reservation are recommended for this location. We started with drinks at the bar we got here a little before the reservation time. I was really impressed that they would explain how they made that powder on the drink and how is was named the forbidden fruit. Illegal in the states, apparently every perfume that has a vanilla sent has that fruit in it. I always find it interesting to learn random facts. It was time to find a table we started with the tuna and the salmon as appetizer easy quick bites. We got the eggplant as a main I was not a fan. My friend loved it. We finish with 3 little bites one was a brownie with walnuts, a berry jelly and the last one he called it a raspberry rice crispy. I will be coming back because I need to try the main salmon. read more

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Music was ridiculously loud. It's a restaurant not a bar. Food was mediocre for the price.

We reserved a table for a dinner with friends and we were amazed at the service, food and ambience at the Marcus restaurant. We started with a tomato watermelon salad and loved it. My husband and I split the sole dish and it was really tasty. I ended my meal with a chocolate cake and it was truly divine. Four Seasons never disappoints with the choice of restaurants that they offer to their guests. Simply amazing! read more

Marcus Restaurant + Terrace - Chocolate cake was divine. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Marcus Restaurant, located inside the Four Seasons Hotel, is an oasis of wonderful flavours & colours that make you feel comfortably rich. This fancy restaurant will make you experience a modern taste of luxury. The employees are very kind and professional. I had a mojito (no alcohol) + a Wagyu Steak Burger + one of those cool chocolate cakes with Gold flakes... overall really impressed and I'm coming back for sure! read more

One of the best restaurants we tried during our visit to Montreal. Elegant and classy when you enter this modern setting and great for special occasions. We ordered the Piccadilly, Black Cod, Oysters and Octopus. This ranks in our top three of best seafood we have had. Service was first class and our waiter was amazing and even made a special dessert for my wife's birthday. read more

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Very average food. I feel like all of his restaurants have gone down hill. Beautiful place and good service but food was mediocre. The lobster omelette was mostly imitation crab. Truffle fries were cold. Just very average and disappointing overall. read more

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No breakfast buffet similar to the Montreal Ritz Carlton ($58) but only offer a plain set American breakfast ($50 for two eggs, potatoes, sausage or bacon, juice and hot beverage) like the ones you order for room service at a regular Marriott but no fruit, so for $8 more you get a unlimited breakfast buffet at Ritz Carlton with cook to order egg station, smoke salmon, caviar (not high end), sear tuna, porchetta, fruit, etc. read more

Very expensive but everything we got was excellent. The service was very good and the waitress was friendly and attentive but the food and drinks were very slow. To their credit, when our appetizer took way too long to come, they gave us a second appetizer for free. Didn't like that they warned us twice that we only had the table for two hours and would have to go to the neighboring lounge if we didn't finish in time. By the time we were done (since their service was so slow) it was past two hours but there were plenty of empty tables and they didn't make us move. Didn't like that they made us feel rushed. Overall, if money is no object, go for it. Food is great. read more

The Piccadilly is worth the price, it was so amazing and delicious. The best service was impeccable and did I not already say that the food was impeccable. read more

Menu: Appreciate they are progressive in their menu having a selection of non-alcoholic cocktails, and full selection of vegetarian entrees. Bravo. I appreciate that the side dishes are as you order it as opposed to combo'd with the entree. Drinks: why the ridiculous iPad drink menu? It isn't even that long or extensive. Cocktails are pretty things. Taste good too. Even the non alcoholic ones, you won't even miss it and you can skip the calories. Service: attentive without being intrusive, never interrupted a conversation and food sequence was on point. It could be because we took an earlier seating time. He was always around and attentive even at our awkward table nestled between the palm trees. I think it was Josh, or Jacob... j... very professional, the kind of thing you see at a fine dining michelin star resto. Food: we had salmon tartare delicious and fresh; grilled octopus wonderfully massaged, charred and the marinade evident (purple endive was a great addition); black cod lacked the silky fattiness I expect but a good dish, lamb chops which were cooked to perfection. Rappini was dead on arrival, I like my veggies on the lively crisper side. We were presented with a dessert tray which I have to say I haven't seen since the late 80s and I was delighted. It's a great marketing tool and it worked! We had the raspberry tart drizzled with olive oil, and the Japanese cheesecake which was like eating a creamy cloud (they nailed the texture) served with sliced plums and a compote. Decor: this is a knock out, French glam, retro modern, loved the airiness afforded by the terrace and the tropical plantings. The counter seating looked fun for foodies. Perhaps a consequence of post Covid times, the crowd isn't overly dressy.. either that or I'm just too old to care. I walked in with a floral print shirt, my vuori pants and sneakers. I regret not checking the washrooms, next time! Price: I can agree with the comments on the prices and what ends up on your plate (or cup) But then again you are dining at the Four Seasons, so... $29 glass of Sancerre! But we must drink something. I will not be defeated. read more

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I stayed at the Four Seasons and came down for dinner around 6pm on a Tuesday. I didn't have a reservation but they gave me a table over at the lounge area. The restaurant wasn't super busy but I was also under dressed, so maybe that's why they sat me in the lounge space. They were polite about it though and willing to serve me from the full menu. I ordered the burrata which was pretty good. It had a light yuzu flavour which I appreciated. I ordered the piccadilly lobster pasta. The pasta dish was so bland and the lobster was over cooked. The pasta was cooked al dente, but wish it was bit softer. It wasn't any near what I expected for $44. I ended my meal off with a strawberry tart. My tart took almost 30 min to come, and the manager was kind enough to remove it from my bill. The tart had a really strong yuzu flavour and was sour from the strawberries. The flavours didn't go well together and I didn't enjoy it. The decor and ambience of this place is so nice and pretty! The service was excellent as well. My bill came to around $100, not including the dessert that the manager compd. I have to say that the food was definitely super disappointing. read more

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Lovely Xmas eve dinner here. Absolutely loved the bread and salted French butter. The salads were awesome- the greens was more than enough to share, and the tomato/ burrata/ watermelon was smaller, and amazing. We split the cauliflower and the Branzino, which was a good call after all the salad. The cauliflower was my fave of the meal- apparently fried first and then baked. Tender all the way through and super flavorful. Gosh was fine, but not extraordinary. But the dessert- special for Xmas I believe- called eggnog chocolate something- was very shareable, with dark creamy chocolate, and something a little crunchy also, which was a great combo. Very nice meal here. read more

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This is one of my top 10 resto's in the city .. let me explain: Ok so usually for a hotel resto it's mediocre subpar at best but this is different it's at the 4 seasons!!! Marcus is amazing wow it's such a beautiful gem Famous for their bathroom selfies ahaha It's owned and named by a renowned chef (marcus samuelsson) hes famous for his tv reality shows top chef masters and the taste to name a few Food: Extraordinary. .. nicely plated Everything we had was absolutely delicious, fresh and flavourful Branzino was amazing Black cod 5******** Burrata... wow infatuated the cheese was deelish My portobello mushroom was to die for wowow the service here : super friendly amazinggg staff and great recommendations Service here was Top notch and A+++ on all boards Overall: This is such a luxurious spot in the city I definitely recommend you giving this place a try if you can you'll definitely won't be disappointed read more

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We had breakfast at Marcus, located on one of the upper floors of the Four Seasons. Excellent service, which is on-brand for a FS dining experience. Never an empty coffee cup or water glass, everything is prepared to diner preference (including weird modifications for kid palates), and the food was delicious. I tried the Marcus scramble (the eggs were silky and lush), another of us had the lobster omelette (also delicious), and our youngest diner had the pancakes (every accompaniment on the side - of course). Great experience overall, and the windows/terrace-adjacent setting give you the feeling of being outdoors. It's a serene, soothing environment, especially first thing in the morning. read more

Marcus Restaurant + Terrace - Very good coffee in a serene environment. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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5 à 7au lounge du Marcus. Très chic. On passe d'abord par un coat check avant de s'asseoir dans une salle au décor chic et sobre. Nous avons pris des cocktails. Bien servi et joliment décoré. Puis nous avons mangé un morceau également. Les burgers de viande wagyu. Excellent et disponible dans la cuisson de notre choix (vs. La plupart des restaurants qui ne permettent pas de choisir un burger saignant!). Le tout était très bien présenté et délicieux. Excellent service également. Bien évidemment le chic est rarement bon marché et il faut s'attendre à une note assez dispendieuse. read more

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I didn't have a reservation for dinner but they were nice enough to accommodate us in the lounge. The ambiance is sleek and chic. Eating dinner in the lounge was somewhat harder due to the table space. We had the Princess scallops which were very petit.I should have ordered 12 instead of 6. For dinner, we had the wagyu burger, roasted cauliflower, truffle pasta and lamb chops. Wagyu burger and lamb chops were cooked to perfection. For dessert, we had the crème caramel which was smooth and delish. Overall, it was a very nice experience. read more

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I'm no longer recommending Marcus as my favourite place to eat at for dinner. The dinner we had was expensive (which is fine) but deeply disappointing. The breakfast is still excellent but the lunch and dinner menus leave a lot to be desired. Here is what the table had to say about what they each ordered: Focaccia was agreed to be the best item of the entire night. I think this says it all about how the rest of the meal went, when everyone had wished they just ordered bread instead. ---- Cauliflower: Mushy, soft, steamed. Junk thrown on top. Probably the worst dish of the night. Octopus: Overcooked. Another disappointment. Lobster Pasta: Oily, and not enough pasta. Black Cod: Fine, but what was the edamame doing in that? It had no business being there. Branzino: Fine. Probably the best one of all the options if you must choose one because someone else is paying. Truffle Fries: Can't even taste the truffle, huge disappointment. Overall, everything is also too salty which ruins the flavour of the otherwise good raw ingredients, but this place for lunch and dinner is no longer a viable option for us. For desserts, they were across the board a disappointment as well. Sloppily conceived as dishes and not well excited (Baba au rhum for instance, is normally not a hard block of stale cake.) Breakfast still remains excellent but it's hard to screw that up. Will definitely not be coming back except for breakfast. It is either he is now just trading on his fame and name, or whoever is in charge of the menu is just experimenting. Ambiance is always excellent, waitstaff cannot be denied. Love the service which is what makes all of this all the more disappointing. The execution of the dishes however, does not live up to the price tag. read more

BREATHTAKING INTERIOR DESIGN! When I walked in, the interior design was beautiful! The lounge and restaurant are aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. There was even a window of fresh fish being hung near the reception area. We had Miss Tran as our waiter and she is SO WONDERFUL! She made our experience fun and she is kind to keep checking up on us. Dishes: Tuna tartare, it was fresh and nice, we asked for rice chips on the side to use it as a dip. The tuna needed a bit more of a seasoning and citrus flavour to bring out the freshness and remove the fishy taste. I asked for a slice of lime on the side. Overall, the rice chips was delicious with this tuna tartare Picadilly, this dish was my least favourite. It looked sooo saucy but the flavours were bland. Crab wasn't as fresh and the lobster was a bit overcooked. Overall it was generic Lamb chops: my fav dish out of the 3, I would just order 2 of these with the tuna tartare and call it a night. The lamb is tender and they cooked it perfectly when I asked for medium rare. The flavours and sauces were perfect! Drinks: mock tails - edens garden , refreshing citrus, tangy and sweet. Lovely with the food to refresh the palette Dessert. It was my birthday and I have to say, AMAZING chocolate cake. Not so sweet and just nice and light! Lovely! I would recommend to come back here for the food and interiors. Customer service is amazing and staff is very sweet and well trained! Will definitely come back when I visit Montreal again Haha I read more

Marcus Restaurant + Terrace - Tuna tartare - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The food was spectacular. The view was incredible. A must visit if you're in the Bahamas.

Came here for sunday brunch. I can't start this review without mentioning that if you are an interior design appreciator, you will be drooling over how well appointed this place is. The restaurant is super nice, but the hotel is pure eye-candy. Of course, it's inside the Four Seasons Hotel so stunning design is expected. We had reservations and got seated right away. We started with rose and really took our time. I think we were there for 2 hours. The food wasn't spectacular but it was very tasty and I did not think the price was outrageous. Yes, it's not cheap but it isn't exorbitant. We had avocado toasts, and the all american breakfast. Our server was attentive, was not overly communicative, and everything she suggested was a home run. I'd definitely be back. read more

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We stayed at the four seasons for our weekend trip to Montreal and with that we had dinner and drinks at the Marcus. The first time we sat at the bar and just had drinks, very cute section, the bartender was very kind and gave us her favorite restaurant recommendations and made us our drinks - the best espresso martini I've ever had! The second time we came for dinner and drinks. Our waiter was super helpful and fast, drinks were just as good as the day before but a little less strong so I wonder if sitting at the bar is an advantage. First course we had a cold crab and lobster starter as well as buratta. Both insanely incredibly! For our mains we both got the lobster Piccadilly pasta, my boyfriend thought it was a little rich but I thought it was perfect. Huge chunks of lobster and thick pasta noodles. One of our best meals on our vacation read more

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Outstanding and expensive. This is a modern, sleek restaurant that's fairly new inside Four Seasons. But let's talk about the food: everything was executed perfectly, texture and taste balanced every dish like a true chef knows. Service was excellent, we were accommodated right away without reservations made in advance. Get the chocolate cake dessert, it's great with nothing else next to it. And the halibut which is perfectly crispy and fresh. read more

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You definitely pay for the location and decor more than the quality of the food. Located inside the Four Season Hotel downtown. The restaurant is very nice and has an open terrace. Must say that the restaurant and hotel did a good job at taking precautions during the pandemic. You must disinfect your hands as soon as you walk in the hotel and must wear a mask until you seat down at your table. I went to the bathroom during dinner and had forgotten to put my mask and was reminded that I must wear a mask while walking around ~ good job! The restaurant also added flexi-glass separator in between tables that were too close to each other. Now for the drinks ~ good selection and drinks were nice but definitely ok the pricey side. The cheapest glass of bubbly was $20. For the food, I took a tuna tartare and it didn't look nor tasted amazing for the price tag. I had made a tuna tartare myself over the weekend and it tasted and looked much better than what has been presented in such a " high end " restaurant. As for the crowd there...definitely people who want to be seen ~ younger patrons in their early 20s. If not, much older people with money most likely people who are staying at the hotel. I feel like this is a place you go to be seen and pay for the decor rather than for the food itself. Ok for business lunch or dinner but would not recommend if you simply want to eat a good meal. read more

Marcus Restaurant + Terrace - Below average looking tuna tartare ~ tasted extremely blend too. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Dine for a birthday dinner, probably should have done brunch instead. Service was the high point and our composed plates (cod, branzino, risotto) were great (which is expected). Lobster/crab appetizer was okay, wanted more for $90, would go oysters and shrimp next time. Ask for bread because the focaccia was amazing (some of the best ever). Our wine experience was excellent, the sommelier guided us to a limited bottle, while pricey, seemed special. This is a big restaurant, had hoped for an intimate dining experience. Not sure of the decor but the 90s wicker chairs gotta go, try to get a booth. Finally, the desserts were good, if you aren't full by the end of the meal. Better than the restaurant at the Ritz but Montreal has better. read more

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Very spacious place tucked away at the 4 seasons hotel Easy parking underground or across there's an open lot stuck to underground if it's the winter The food is great I had the black cod with veggies Portions were small but the quality was good and the cook was very decadent and flavorful wish there was more on the plate for the price Roasted cauliflower was super impressive the entire head that was super sweet Thé burrata was good but I didn't understand the concept of the sliced cucumbers around it ... Service: very good but it was kinda overkill ... if you can catch my drift They were always there and didn't let us converse with the friends we were enjoying the meal with ... Overall check it out if you have a chance it's a nice place to bring a date/ friends coworkers The only fallback is the music it gets very loud around 9-10pm not fun read more

What an experience this restaurant is!! As soon as you walk in downstairs, they make you feel welcomed and COVID measures are directly taken (temperature check and hand gel). Marcus is on the third floor and the floor it's on has a lounge area and a bar as well. The bathrooms are absolutely splendid and deserve their own moment! The restaurant itself is absolutely stunning. It is very obvious a lot of thought has been put in the design and architecture process. We were greeted by our waitress who immediately brought us hot bread with sumac butter, it was delicious! We ordered oysters, the tomato salad, the green salad as starters. Everything was very good, felt very fresh as well. The oysters had two different sauces on the side and both were delicious. The tomato salad is, in my opinion, better than the green salad. The mix of ingredients and the mozzarella just ties the whole plate together. As main plates, we ordered the gindara salmon (absolutely delicious, the glazed gindara is phenomenal), the chicken breast (could've gone without, wasn't the most impressive), the fried chicken (was a little scared to order this at first, but definitely did not regret, it was out of the ordinary. The spicy honey sauce is incredible) and the wagyu burger (extremely tender meat, very well put together). All and all, Marcus is an out of the ordinary culinary experience in Montréal. I would definitely go there again, maybe try brunch this time! read more

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The brunch is boogie. The server was very friendly. Loved the avocado toast and the waffles are divine do not skip that! Ok to skip the chia seed pudding. Various latte options. Amazing bathroom! read more

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We were a group of four who came here for dinner on a Friday night. I was excited to try out the restaurant because of Marcus Samuelsson's reputation. The restaurant is on the third floor of the hotel and features a chic interior. Despite the fact that it is an upscale restaurant it doesn't have an ultra formal vibe to it. Seafood is the star here. We started with a seafood platter which at $150 was suitable to split four ways. It consisted of oysters, clams, shrimp, several kinds of sashimi, lobster and crab. For the most part I enjoyed it with the tuna sashimi being my favourite part. Certain aspects of the platter though missed the mark such as the clams. From there we split halibut and pasta with crab. Both dishes were very well prepared though the pasta could have contained more crab. I did like the addition of breadcrumbs to the pasta. It added a little crunch to the dish. For dessert we split sorbet, doughnut with peanut butter ice cream and apple fondant. The sorbet was mango flavoured and the mango dominated the taste. It wasn't overly sweet. The doughnuts were just okay but the peanut butter ice cream was excellent. As for the apple fondant I found that it was okay. Nothing terrible but nothing great either. There were also issues with the service. It seemed that our waiter paid more attention to some tables than to others. Perhaps he thought that he could get a better tip from those tables? We also never received bread and upon asking about this we were told you only got bread if you asked for it. That being said the waiter never told us this at the beginning of the meal so we didn't know that this was how the restaurant operates. As much as I wanted to like Marcus it just didn't live up to the hype. If I am paying top dollar for a meal I want to be blown away and I have to say that I wasn't. I feel like the restaurant has potential but it hasn't reached it just yet. read more

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This was first time we had dinner at Marcus. My husband and I had dinner here. 1/5/2020. The restaurant was looks expensive and it is!!! But every thing we ordered was very good and creative of course very fresh. We ordered whole red snapper with bokchoy. And watermelon and tomatoes caprese. Watermelon was strong seared with Gin that was very different and tasty with caprese. Red snapper was very fresh and cooked very well with simply tasty. Also Bokchoy cooked great. I would try to come back here in the summer time. read more

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Service -- incredible Ambiance -- very good Food -- very expensive / small portions / not as good as expect Service & ambiance were great Food left a lot to be desired. The lobster pasta was extremely small -- the size you typically get when you split a pasta, if not smaller. The lamb was also quite small, and not the highest quality. I expect better quality lamb from a restaurant in the Four Seasons. I am okay paying $45 for lobster pasta, however the lobster was the size of a shrimp and the pasta itself was quite small. The octopus was VERY good, best thing we had. read more

The vibe, the atmostphere, lighting, music, servers and the instagrammable furnitures are what caught my eyes besides of a clean, full filling vegan burger plate, love it read more

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Food: 10/10 - I got the burrata to start and it was very fresh. Then, I got the chicken sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. Service: 10/10 - Rosalie was very sweet, attentive & friendly! Ambiance: 9/10 read more

Went to Marcus with the girlfriend for date night. The restaurant was on the top floor of the 4 season and had an impressive decor: dim lights, quiet background music and chic tabling. We started with the octopus platter, which was good but not excellent (nor worth the 28$ tag). I got the 28 day chicken plate and the girlfriend got the crab pasta. The chicken was delicious and well cooked, but no taste difference from a regular chicken. The crab pasta had a strong seafood taste, so it was difficult to finish the whole plate. The bread was delicious too. read more

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A wonderful find! We stumbled upon this brand new restaurant... before the actual opening! They are located inside the new Montréal Four Season's hotel which is opening also in three days! They are operating in pre-opening and some aspects are still in the work, for instance, the wine by the glass prices were lacking prices and our waiter had to find it out. But otherwise it was a memorable experience. The menu has clearly some Ethiopian influence as most plates have spices accents. For instance my smoked salmon appetizer had a mixed of spices and some flowers mixed in. It was served with injera "chips" (done by an Ethiopian cook with teff). I had a hanger steak done in a berbere rub and served with a chimichurri sauce. The result was a succulent mixture of flavors. We ended our set menu with a delicious coconut mousse. The service was attentive, warm and professional. The execution was perfect which is great for such a young restaurant. The setting of the restaurant that integrates a huge open terrace is simply spectacular. We were told that the Four Season did invest $80 million in the restaurant. I think I can still go on for a while on my appreciation of the place but I'll leave some for the others. I just hope that they will be able to keep the experience at this level while the place fill up! read more

Marcus Restaurant + Terrace - A view a the dining room. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I've been waiting for the opening of this restaurant for what feels like forever, having discovered Marcus Samuelsson's cuisine at Red Rooster. Unfortunately besides the venue itself, the whole experience was disappointing. The restaurant is located on the third floor of the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Montreal and also boasts a great terrasse. The space itself is beautiful; very Art Deco with gorgeous brass touches, marble flooring and tables, and comfortable leather banquets. Definitely a place you'd go to be seen; we were there on a Wednesday evening and the place was packed solid with elegantly dressed clientele. As for the atmosphere, the space turned into a somewhat supper club with music going up a few notches around 9 pm. Once seated, our waitress apologetically greeted us for taking so long, and nicely explained the menu. It took along while before we saw her again and putting our order in was painful; she also had issues opening the bottle of wine to which we gladly helped her. The staff bringing the good over to our table seemed confused; they couldn't even answer our questions regarding the dishes. Having to ask for constantly ask for water at such an establishment is really a shame. The menu, as explained, is made to share so decided to start our evening with some oysters, and had a few appetizers including the salmon tartare, and the boneless chicken wings; note that we were four sharing but there were only three wings. The tartare comes in two sizes so that was easily split amongst us. We decided to order our mains separately. There were many specials available but I decided to go for the Cornish hen. The dish was underwhelming and I found the hen very dry. Thankfully, the deserts were a big hit. My chocolate coffee cake served with cardamom ice cream was perfection! Yeah! I'm hoping that the venue irons out their issues with service, as this place really is a nice addition to the Montreal scene; too bad the food was less than dazzling or might give it another chance. Will keep on my list for an apéro perhaps... read more

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