We have been going to this hidden gem for a few years now. The staff is friendly and helpful and what can I say about the food, simply delicious! We initially started going there for special occasions but now we have made it one of regular dinner spots. Excellent Crabcakes and one of the few places you can actually find Grits. Once of their signature dishes, Shrimp and Grits is awesome, without forgetting my personal favorite, the Braised Beef Short Rib that melts in you mouth. read more

I'm going to go ahead and give some serious props to Nolah! Oh my god is this restaurant good. Southern cooking, we do not get too much of around here, but their Shrimp and Grits is to die for, as is the seafood gumbo, crabcakes, well basically everything that we tried was super delicious. We had a hush puppy as an amuse-bouche and it was delicious as is their biscuits. I didn't know what to expect coming here, but if you want some serious comfort food, this is the place to be. I still can't get over how amazing their grits is. SO GOOD. I wish I was able to take photos but unfortunately lighting was quite dim. The service was great, seats were comfortable, and overall it's not too big of a place but super quaint. I'd definitely come back again! read more

Bistro Nolah - The most delicious Shrimp & Grits! Sooo good - Southern Near Me - Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec

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I was really excited to try this place after reading the reviews. Since we moved to the West Island, we have been on a desperate search for good restaurants close to home. I was very disappointed. I ordered a kale and potato soup to start. It was ok, but pretty bland. My main course was TERRIBLE. I love comfort food so I made the mistake of ordering the Mac and cheese. It was so oily and greasy that I couldn't eat more than 2 bites. The flavour also wasn't very good. The only reason I gave the restaurant 3 stars is because my fiancé loved his main course -Cajun shrimp. On a side note, I actually took a picture of how greasy the mac and cheese was. I was kind of obsessed with how something could contain so much oil - I took my dinner home and let it sit on a strainer and you would not believe how much fat dripped off and out of it. Anyway, no good. I would also like to note that I am in no way someone who doesn't like their food with fat and flavour (not one of "those" girls). The other day I ate a container of icing (don't judge me). But this was way too much fat. read more

We were given a heads up regarding a Cajun restaurant on the West Island. My companion and I wanted to go out for dinner; in celebration of the start of our vacation. We decided to give Bistro Nolah a try. We couldn't be happier with the choice. By Montreal standards, we arrived early and had our choice of tables, indoor or the terrasse. We chose indoors; I'm not a big fan of outdoor eating. The waiter was courteous, knew the menu and was extremely professional. Welcoming but not fawning. (Personally, I hate fawning.) Nolah has a very good wine list; we decided to forgo the wine and chose cocktails instead. I had the West Island tea - a cute take on Long Island Ice tea and Dave had a spicy Caesar. Both drinks were delicious and should have been our clue for what was to come. The waiter brought us both complimentary Hush Puppies. Delicious, not too spicy, fried to perfection; I ordered crab cakes as my appetizer and my partner chose the fried oysters. My crab cakes were tender and seasoned perfectly. It is very easy to spoil a crab dish, with too much seasoning. Crab is delicate and the chef at the Bistro proved he understood how it should be treated. My companion's fried oysters were the same, the batter and the oyster were partners. Too often there is simply too much batter and the oyster loses any hope of being found. He was much impressed. Our entrees? As luck would have it; the catch of the day was, catfish!! Our favourite fish dish. The presentation was eye-popping. It was almost a sin to eat it. The catfish was served on a bed of sweet potato, with perfectly done carrots, fresh green beans, a persimmon, halved with what I believe were gooseberries as accents. A tablespoon of caviar on the top of the catfish brought everything to center focus. You know how the expression goes? You can't tell a book by its cover? Well, regardless of how beautifully this was plated, the tastes were even more so. The catfish was flaky but moist and chock full of flavour. The sweet potato was in perfect balance with the spicy coating on the fish. The vegetables were perfectly prepared. While we love La Louisianne; I have to say that I prefer the Bistro Nolah. La Lou can, sometimes, be too heavy handed with the seasoning and spices. Nolah gets it. If you live in Montreal and want to check it out? Blue Haven Centre, 3669 blvd. St. Jean. Reservations can be made at 514 696 9797 read more

Love this place! Southern r american flavours. I highly recommend it for brunch or supper

Went to Bistro Nolah with my wife and had an excellent time. If I could give 4.5 stars I would. We were greeted by the very polite and friendly host and he sat us down on the charming patio outside. They have a shorter menu than most restaurants but that works tremendously in their favour since it doesn't bombard you with a million choices. I settled on the chorizo sausage and grits entrée followed by the bavette curi main dish - both were outstanding! My wife had the salad to start and kept raving about the vinaigrette. As the main dish she ordered the tender fried scallops accompanied with mashed sweet potato and vegetables. Will definitely go back to try everything on the menu. All in all a really unique gem in the West Island read more

Bistro Nolah is excellent! The menu is interesting and the wine selection is thoughtful. A little bit pricey, but well worth the cost.

Came here years ago for a special celebratory dinner... The waiter was very friendly and helpful in giving us descriptions & recommendations. All the dishes were so unique that everyone in my family ended up sharing their respective meals with eachother! All the food was excellent, and when we gave our compliments to the chef we were given an extra special complimentary dish!! It was probably the most expensive meal in my life, but also the most fancy/high-quality/memorable dining experience I ever had. read more

Great spot, a little noisy but hey.... best Blackened Catfish I've had and I've had it in Louisiana and Mississippi many times. Crab cakes are also awesome ! read more

I Love the atmosphere here! Such a nice Friday night. The lobster cake sample is the best! The mac and cheese are rich! The people are nice! I'll try the veal next time tho. Literally a interest place with fun menu to explore. Just want to go there again for the next time. read more

Bistro Nolah - Mac and cheese half. Beef sirloin. Appetizer trio - Southern Near Me - Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec

We had hush puppies (so good) homemade bread, fried oysters (not enough seasoning) fried chicken with 3 cheese Mac n cheese. Shrimp and grits and bourbon shrimp on sweet potato mash. I would definitely be returning. read more

Bistro Nolah - Bourbon shrimp - Southern Near Me - Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec

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Went out for dinner with a friend on Saturday night ...sat out on a beautifully quaint terrace Had the best fried oysters I've had in a very long time . then the crab cakes ....what can I say...superb... Mains we both had shrimp and grits... Mouth watering.... To top it off with the best wait staff anywhere Overall....a great dinner experience read more

Went for their sunday brunch, it was delicious. It was a bit on the higher end prices for brunch and coffee was not included in your meal. That being said they gave you a refreshing smoothie shot and the food was amazing read more

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We end up eating at Nolan's about once-twice a year - it's a smaller place with excellent food - New Orleans southern style. Great unique choices and excellent service. Summer time you have a great terrace to enjoy outside. Highly recommend it. read more

Interesting menu and unique flavours (spices)! Really nice spot for brunch, but with limited sitting space.

Excellent cuisine, good service, relaxed small place no noise like big restaurants. Will definitely be going back. Crab cakes and bourbon oysters awesome. Braised short rib and shrimp plates were over the top! read more

Bistro Nolah - Southern Near Me - Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec

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Very tasty and true Louisiana style. The fish tacos were delish. The hush puppies are to die for. I will be back for sure to try the Mac and cheese! read more

This is the best restaurant I've been to in the West Island without a doubt. Every single dish we tried was mind-blowingly delicious. I HIGHLY recommend the macaroni and the hush puppies. The cocktails and the ambiance are also amazing and the service was great. I suggest ordering as many appetizers you think you can eat! Ask about the specials. When we went, there was a bourbon bread pudding for dessert. I was stuffed at this point but the waitress recommended it so I gave in, and I was almost licking my plate clean it was so good. read more

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This was the most enjoyable "meal out" that I've had in a long while. Intimate but very casual vibe with friendly, helpful and totally unpretentious wait staff. The food was extraordinary. Cajun influenced, but there is a creativity evident that lets you know that nobody is coasting here. Remarkable appetizer of tender fried chicken with a chipotle-honey sauce. Fell for the shrimp and grits plate for my main and quickly realized why it is Nolah's signature dish. Finish with the bread pudding with a sweet bourbon sauce and you will leave a very satisfied diner. read more

Fantastic Cajun cuisine on the West Island. The meal was delicious from the drinks to dessert. We has the fried jambalaya ball, tomato chipotle soup, beet salad, Cornish hen, shrimp and grits, and shrimp creole. The flavour was great, and everything was prepared to perfection! I can't wait to visit again. read more

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Good and hearty southern food. Mac and cheese, gumbo, jambalaya, crab cakes, short rib and all sorts of other decadent and delicious items to choose from. I like to order a few different things and share, gives a good overview of the chef's talent. Nice little spot for a date night, very cozy and warm atmosphere. One of the good spots in the area for sure. read more

Oh my lord! Fry chicken and mac and cheese that will make you regret keto! Baby this fried chicken and honey dip bring the Louisiana jam in my mouth. Thanks to Richard and Chris for hooking me up when door-dash messed up! read more

Be prepared for low quality, mushy potatoes, difficult to digest, friendly wait staff, over priced,catfish was not recognizable with the overflow of potatoes dominating the dish. Perhaps we simply did not choose the correct item on the menu. I don't think I will return. read more

Was invited to lunch here with a lifelong buddy. I had never been here before but was impressed with their online reviews. Let to confirm that Nolah did not disappoint. In fact, my spicy Seafood Gumbo was just what this cold Canadian winter day called for. Cynthia, the manager, was so warm, professional and polite that it just made the lunch a pleasant one. The bread buns are baked fresh every day from scratch and were also superb. I know I will be back to savor some more southern meals. I was not surprised to hear that their is sometimes a lineup to get in! read more

Bistro Nolah - Southern Near Me - Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec

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Hats off to the chef! The food was outstanding! I had the shrimp and grits and tried a few desserts (we were a party of 6) and they were all delicious. The service was excellent as well. read more

Authentic creole cuisine. Good ambience and good service. Nice big portions per dish. Go easy on appetizers though, as they are mostly fried and you wanna save room for the main course ;) read more

The cooks kept staring at us through the kitchen window the entire time! I found it very unsettling and it ruined my appetite. My wife was beyond pissed off.... read more

Great place . Food is excellent. Reservations are recommended for Friday and Saturday nights . The Sunday brunch is a nice alternative to standard breakfast choices. Service is excellent . During summer months there is a small terrace . read more

Amazing dishes. Whether it was seafood or meat, everyone found this fantastic. Jalepeno popppers that they served on the house with spicy mayo were incredible. Beignes were just ok. read more

Amazing, wonderful atmosphere. Friendly , attentive staff. and delicious, mouth watering food. Awesome, would definitely go again and again. read more

I had the braised short rib served with roasted parsnip, potato puree, doused in a homemade barbecue sauce. I'm a big fan of short ribs, so the bar was set high when I ordered this dish. The meat was tender and broke without the assistance of a knife. The unctuousness of the meat was not fatty, but moist; it was highlighted by the nectarous barbecue sauce that I could have drank by the glassful. The short ribs' distinct flavour comes through no matter what the preparation is, no matter what cuisine it subscribes to. The intrinsic savoury characteristic and beefiness makes my knees weak and eyes glaze... read more

This is one of our favourite restaurants. We don't go too often only because it's a bit pricey but when we do go, we always have a great experience. This time around we went with friends from out of town. We had the short ribs, southern fried chicken, ahi tuna and the catfish. For an appetizer my friend and I had the scallop Ceviche. This was probably the best dish of the dish of the evening (all the food was amazing) It was like an explosion of flavour and freshness. Soooo good. Service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you like Louisiana style cuisine. A great atmosphere and great food!! A++ read more

Great food. Great service. A nice change from regular chain restaurants. Loved the atmosphere and hospitality

Bistro Nolah has a wonderful southern (New Orleans) menu prepared by a fabulous chef! It is so refreshing to have such a gem right here in the West Island! The menu consists of Cajun delicacies such as crabcakes, grit, jambalaya, gumbo and fish creole. All so delicious!!! Make sure you keep room for dessert as the beignets and Mississippi mud pie are a must to finish your meal! One of the best kept secrets of the West! Oh and they have a fabulous terrace as well!!! read more

My husband and I have been to Bistro Nolah three times since September and it has become our favourite restaurant. You can't really go wrong with any of their dishes but the highlights would be the fried oysters, seafood gumbo, lamb chops, shrimp and grits. The grits are truly delicious as well as the crab cakes and make room for bread pounding with bourbon sauce. The duck confit was "fall of the bone" but I recommend that dish for dinner because during lunch it had a different, much sweeter, sauce that was just okay. Catfish on puréed sweet potatoes was delicious today. We will be going back soon and I will gladly share pictures and more info on our meal. read more

Another fabulous brunch at Nolah's ! Great food and service! Bread pudding for dessert -phenomenal! Can't go wrong with anything you choose to eat! read more

This place is terrible and extremely over priced. Poor service cold food, ham not edible. The fact coffee is extra is unforgivable. Over $100 for breakfast for 4 people! read more

Went twice.....first time food was amazing but service super slow. And there were only four tables in the restaurant. Second time food was so/so and service was still super slow. Neither time was on a weekend. Not to the fault of the waitstaff so much, the kitchen takes forever to cook the food. An hour and thirty before we were served our main dish! Restaurant could manage a little better. The short ribs were tasty but the sweet potato soup was a hit the first time and tasteless the next. read more

Modern, refined and yet authentic Creole cuisine. I do not typically give 5-stars, but this great spot has earned it! Beautiful dishes and phenomenal service. Our waitress was fun yet professional, and expertly described the dishes. The executive chefs/owners hail from The Willows so you know they know their stuff. My friend and I started with a complimentary hushpuppie, and then shared the fried oysters, crab cakes, BBQ shrimp, and scallop dishes. Each dish was beautifully prepared with care. I particularly loved the fried oysters, which were fried in a light and satisfying batter that didn't compromise the delicate texture of the oysters. The crab cakes also get extra props for the fact that they were made of cooked down whole crab and served in a different yet equally good batter. We ended with homemade beignets - amazing! We washed down our meal with a lovely pitcher of white sangria and all for $60 pp, tax an tip included. I will definitely be back! read more

So good! Enjoyed every bite. Nice little spot in the West Island. Very unique menu selection. If you like a little spice then they definitely can satisfy that! read more