What is La Lou's secret? We have been dining at La Lou for over 25 years, it is our "Go-To"…read morelocation for all our little special occasions. You are welcomed so warmly by the staff, always helpful but NEVER intrusive. Honestly makes you feel like you are at a Louisiana local neighbourhood Chow-Down, as friend not a patron. Love that about La Lou. Last night's dinner started with a Hurricane, for me and a spicy Caesar for my partner. The Hurricane was delicious, a perfect blend of fruit juices and rum, I could drink these and nothing else, for the rest of my life. My partner reported the Caesar was perfect, from the mix to the spicy bean garnish. Our appetizers were Hush Puppies (of course) and Crab Cakes. The Hush Puppies were little balls of flavour, texture and taste, prepared to perfection. The crab cakes had the crispy exterior and soft, savoury and delicious interior. Love the presentation. I should have taken photos but I was too interested in devouring these little jewels. My partner ordered the Meat Jambalaya, he was blown away by the perfect seasoning, combination of the ingredients, Andouille sausage, smoked ham and chicken. He says he highly recommends this dish. Ordinarily, I go with the blackened fish of the day, but this visit I thought I would try Lou's Famous Fried Chicken. There is a reason it is "Famous". The chicken was juicy and tender, the coating was crisp and delicious. It came with a side of seasoned fries, delicious and tender. We desperately wanted the incredible Bananas Foster dessert but there was no way we could eat another bite, so we finished off with 2 BB King specialty coffees. You have to try one, if you go; delicious! Again, I forgot photos! Coffee, Bailey's and darned if I can remember the other ingredients. They are listed on the menu. All this to say that if you are visiting Montréal - this is a "Must visit" destination. We live 65 kms away and gladly brave the traffic to avail ourselves of this little treasure chest of Louisiana flavours.

We went for dinner on a Friday fall evening, no reservation but were able to walk right in. Our…read morehost was friendly. Apparently this place has been around for about 35 years along with other spots in this neighborhood. I was starving so we ordered right away and asked for sweet potato fries. They came out super hot since the kitchen was just a few steps away. They had a very flakey flour coating and were delicious with the sauce. The paneed chicken with creamy green peppercorn sauce was good with the garlic mashed potatoes. Not bad but kind of expensive for what it was. As for the meat jambalaya, it seemed a bit skimpy on the meats... Just a few pieces of sausage, ham and chicken. Good tomato based sauce. Overall food to price value is a 4/5.

Revisited Palme recently seeing they had updated the menu. The food was extremely disappointing…read more The waitress asked if we were okay with spice and both agreed. I have never had such bland Carribean food in my life. The shirimp okra and halibut stew is more a soup. A very bland soup that desperately needed at least some salt. Vegetables and very little of the promised seafood in a flavourless broth with no bite to it. The ceviche was not much better, soupy with very little flavour and no spice. I believe at one point in the past they used to have a fairly extensive rum menu but that seems to have been discontinued. This was the third time I've been to Palme since they've opened and it will most certainly be my last.

Amazing! A fabulous…read moremix of carribbean foods with a touch of class without pretention. The decor is perfect, the music fits the ambiance and the menu makes you want to order it all. The jonjon rice was not favorite dish, and geenrally it is but the exquisity of everything else, catch up for it. To discover!

We found Park Restaurant on the Netflix show: Feed Phil (filmed in 2019)…read more We focused on ordering their classic sushi with an innovative/interesting preparation that chef Park created: Wow! We ordered a 12 Nigiri chef's choice platter and an 8 roll chef's choice Maki rolls. The sushi had incredible depth, but still nuanced, of flavor created by the chef Antonio Park's additions to the classic sushi. The fish was fresh. The presentation was perfect. Overall a great experience. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

Very much enjoyed our welcome-to-Montreal dinner at Park Restaurant! We knew we wanted Park's…read moreomakase, so opted to sit at the counter so we could watch the magic in motion. Appreciated that there were three omakase options at three price points, some with more meat, some with more fish. We went with the middle option, leaning toward more fish and the meal did not disappoint. Service was attentive and the presentation of each course was beautiful. Would certainly return!

I found myself in the area around Square Victoria metro recently and knew that there was a Brit &…read moreChips in the area (but wasn't sure where) on McGill Avenue but since I knew that there was also a Five Guys in the area, I felt that if I didn't find Brit & Chips, I would just go to Five Guys if I found it. I did find both Five Guys and Brit & Chips (they are on opposite sides of the street) on McGill Avenue south of St Jacques. I had eaten at a Brit & Chips location before when they had a restaurant near Guy-Concordia metro (maybe about ~10 years ago) when I worked in a building which was close to the Green line so convenient to go there for lunch since it was less than 10 minutes away from my place of work at the time whereas for me to get to this location from where I worked would have taken about twice as long since it would have meant transferring from the green line to the orange line. On the day that I went to that location back then, I did remember that it wasn't that busy and I was the only customer. Unfortunately, that Brit & Chips restaurant did not survive. I did remember that the fish was very good so decided to go to this Brit & Chips since they had a lunch special. The staff were very friendly and greeted me in French and while I'm bilingual, I answered in English and the server replied to me in English. I was asked whether I was eating in or wanted something take out. I told the person that I was eating in and he told me that I could sit "anywhere" so I picked a seat in the back. I went to the washroom to wash my hands and then returned to my seat. I was asked whether I was ready to order and I mentioned that I was so the person motioned to the server and she asked me what I wanted. I asked her what I could get for their $19 lunch special and she told me that it was any of the 3 fish and chips dishes on the menu. I quickly looked at it and made my choice based on the server's recommendation (cod) and also decided to have a beer. The beer was brought immediately to my table and the food was put on my table a few minutes later (maybe 4 minutes later). The battered fish wasn't as good or prepared as well as I remember from the other location nor was it the best battered fish that I've had. The fries (chips) were good. The dipping sauce was also very good. What I didn't like about the way my battered fish was prepared was that when I cut into it, the hollow or "air pockets" of the fish/batter was dripping with oil. I know that the battered fish is deep fried so some oil is to be expected but I felt that it was "a lot" of oil that came out when I cut into my fish. The restaurant wasn't too busy at the time that I went (it wasn't empty nor was I the only customer there throughout my meal since as people left, others came in). I also didn't feel rushed. I showed up about 15 minutes before 2pm (their lunch special ends at 2pm... which I interpret to mean that the customer needs to enter and order before 2pm). In terms of whether I would return, I'm unsure since I'm rarely if ever at Square Victoria and for the orange line in downtown Montreal, I'm generally either at Place D'Armes or Bonaventure. If I exit Square Victoria metro, I would have no aversion to returning if I felt like fish & chips but would also just be as likely to try a different restaurant in the area. When downtown, I'm generally around the green line area. Yes, I know that in the underground city/tunnels you can get from McGill metro to Square Victoria metro without taking the metro but it is a very long walk indoors (from McGill metro station to Eaton Centre to the tunnel to Place Ville Maria to Central Station to the tunnel at Bonaventure station and a long walk indoors, one winds up in Square Victoria metro and exiting Square Victoria metro and going outside, walking a few blocks, less than 5 minutes or so away is Brit & Chips. Depending on the weather, if one didn't want to take the metro but was at McGill metro, it might be faster to just walk there directly above ground (outdoors) but then again with the traffic lights, it might not save that much time but would save a lot of walking (and perhaps going up a few flights of stairs since some escalators generally don't work). I would rate this place as 3.5 stars which I've rounded up to a 4 since I don't feel right lowering it to a 3.

Tonight was a fish & chips night. Found this place near our air bnb…read more A cozy spot with a few tables, mostly counter service; now that the weather is nicer, there are tables and umbrellas outside on the sidewalk. The clientele is a cross section of the general population of Montreal. Young and old, families and couples. They have waiter service. The fish part of the "fish and chips"was not greasy or soggy. Which can often be the case if the oil is not hot enough. They have their own signature tartar sauce that comes with the meal. There are plenty of chips that come with the fish that are well seasoned and cooked to order. I didn't see any sitting in a stainless steel bin waiting to be delivered to the customer. The kitchen is partially open so you can see in and see what they're doing if that's your preference or if you're curious. As we were leaving,the cook was at one of the counters, eating his own food. That's a good sign!

Interesting concept, you choose you fish or seafood, and they cook them the way you want, and serve…read morewith rice or/and salad or/and fries. We had calamari fried, shrimp cooked with garlic sauce and rice. It was amazingly delicious. The cook/chefs were nice. The server, they just point you to the table, and give you a jug of water. Overall, a good place to experiment.

I ordered the Fish Plate via Uber Eats, and so there was no choice as to which type of fish I would…read moreget (and I didn't mind!). The pricing was a bit steep, but then Rayan is the only place I know that grills fish like this, coated with bran, a traditional Egyptian way. The food came fairly quickly, and was hot and fresh. The fish came with a large portion of rice and vegetables, as well as chopped onions. The rice was of the "minute rice" type, which is not my favorite, but it was seasoned and a good side to have. The vegetables were doused in garlic and melted butter/margarine, and better than I expected for something reminiscent of frozen vegetable mix that's steamed/sauteed. The fish was very well seasoned, perhaps by marination, with lots of parlsey and fresh lemon. The wheat bran gave a subtle flavour to the fish, which remained tender and juicy inside thanks to the coating. If you don't enjoy the texture of the bran, you can always brush it off. Good stuff! Looking forward to try more.

Nice foodie and cozy atmosphere, to catch a drink and watch March madness on an evening !read more

My husband and I were at Ye Olde Orchard tonight for dinner. We've been at this pub a few times in…read morethe past several years when we've visited Montréal. We decided to sit on the patio tonight, which was nice because the weather is lovely and warm and you can people-watch while you eat your food. I ordered 1/2kg of medium wings with fries and a cider. My husband ordered a Kilkenny and a burger with bacon and blue cheese. The order was taken quickly and the food came out quickly also. The burger was okay, warm enough and quite tasty but not the greatest. The wings were extremely overcooked and very dry, which isn't easy to do with wings. The sauce was fine. The fries with both dishes were very good. They were nice and hot and very tasty. The Kilkenny was good. The cider was pretty good too. We probably won't return to this restaurant.

We went out of our way to try Olive + Gourmando, based on reviews and friends' recommendations…read more Some of the portions seem small (Sconewich), but very filling. I couldn't finish the Egg on Your Face, so I had the rest for lunch (it was almost as good cold!). But it was DELICIOUS. Everything was really tasty and the croissants are so flaky. Service is fast - but you can tell some of the items are freshly made (like the French toast and panini). The atmosphere is adorable & quaint. Seating is a bit crowded, but that makes it charming.

Stopped by Olive + Gourmando after strolling Old Montreal. The restaurant has a nice cozy…read moreatmosphere with some character with their decor and layout. The restaurant didn't provide a high chair for our baby, which was a bit disappointing. The service was good with our waitress checking with us to order and being prompt and attentive. Here is what we ordered: Grilled Cheese O+G (8/10) - the bread with the grilled cheese and caramelized onions were cooked well. The homemade ketchup had a sweet taste to it and was brought out a little colder than room temperature. I probably would have preferred the ketchup/tomato sauce to be a bit warmer. The Chicken Melt (8/10) - this sandwich was pretty big. It had grilled chicken in a creamy sauce, some Cole slaw (actually a lot of Cole slaw) and some dill pickles. The sandwich was a bit messy to eat and I think it had a little too much Cole slaw, but it was a good sandwich, nonetheless. Overall, I good experience with a few suggestions in my review that I think would have made it really great.

Delicious food and great shows!…read more We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The food was the best we had during our weekend in Montreal. We ordered the eggplant parm, which was alright, and the sea bass, which was the highlight. The sea bass was a nightly special and we opted for it to be served with risotto; it was excellent! The show was enjoyable and entertaining! A great collection of songs performed by the Taurey Butler Trio. Plus, he was entertaining on the mic (in both French and English). The atmosphere was cozy and the staff were pleasant, so I'd highly recommend this establishment!

We were right up by the stage for a jam session one night. Incredible. The vibes were so inviting…read moreand pleasant. People were there to enjoy the music, and the sense of community and joy was contagious. I especially loved to see the performers getting younger students on the stage and community members; their excitement was infectious. It was the jazz club I'd only dreamt existed when I read about them in books. I grew up enjoying jazz, but this was my first chance to go to a "real jazz club". The food was great, and the waitress was very kind. My boyfriend raved about the fish and chips, and the brownie à la mode was a fantastic bite to end the night.

The place like all has a nice ambience and a high end décore…read more The service was ok nothing to complain about but nothing to mention either. The crème brûlée came with an orange on it which isn't in the description. We didn't like it and it was still cold from the fridge. 8oz steak was more rare than medium rare but most of it was edible and tasted great.

We had a fantastic time here! There was a group of 26 of us (you heard me) celebrating for a…read morebachelorette trip and the food was delicious, the service was fast and friendly, and the drinks were strong. I ordered the signature burger with fries and I asked for no onions and bacon. It was melting in my mouth. So good. They also top it with a special sauce which was absolutely delicious. The fries came with ketchup and mayo for dipping. No notes. We got the rose fruity drink in a pitcher to split at our table. If you like fruity drinks, this is apparently their top seller according to our waiter. It wasn't bad but it wasn't blow you away good either. It's definitely refreshing and was great to sip on. It comes purple/pink so it's a very pretty drink!

Not realising we would need a booking, we just rocked up. The front desk accommodated us in little…read moreunder 10 minutes - brilliant! I'll start with the complaints... portion size! As a starter, we don't need plates so full of food it goes to waste! Now the real stuff - my scallops were perfect. My steak was cooked perfectly med rare and was a fantastic cut. My lobster was amazing. My friends salmon was also amazingly good. This restaurant understands that on the main dishes, diners are after quality not quantity. Bravo

Came for the cozy winter vibes and left slightly traumatized by the food…read more The KeggNog drink is literally liquid gold, best eggnog cocktail I've had in years, full stop. The prime rib was also really good, and sitting near the fireplaces in the bar was so aesthetic. But the NY Strip was incredibly tough, and the burger was a total crime. It came out completely charred and burnt. Like, how do you serve that? 3 stars because the bar experience is elite, but skip the burger at all costs.