This is a fairly hidden spot by the Jean talon market and has some decent seafood options for…read morelunch. Fish and chips - the cod was well cooked was fried well but nothing really stood out here from the typical fish and chips I get at the pub. The fries were also soggy. They put it under the fish which doesn't help. The veggies seemed like an after thought and doesn't make the dish more special. Eggs Benedict- pretty basic here. No unique taste or add on to make it different. Salmon- I picked a fish from the display for them to cook and the fish was cooked well. However, the piece of lettuce with Parmesan and those croquettes underneath did not complement the salmon at all. It looked like an after thought. Overall, food was ok and so was the service/atmosphere.

We stopped at Palomar at Marché Jean-Talon for a weekday lunch in mid-June 2024. Hands down it was…read morethe best restaurant meal of our four-day visit to Montreal. The food was absolutely delicious! We started with a dozen Canadian oysters, mostly from Nova Scotia. They were freshly and neatly shucked. Then we shared a fish charcuterie board consisting of gravlax and a couple of dry-cured tuna dishes. Highly recommended, top-quality fish at a very fair price!

Excellent oysters!…read more Worth the price. I had the dozen $35 variety and it was great. Nice people.

Fresh oysters! Loved the variety. Definitely try them if you are hanging out at Jean-Talon Market.read more

MEDIOCRE OYSTERS THAT CAN BE SHUCKED BETTER?…read more Local market, seafood store, fresh oysters on display... that's the formula to have some high quality oyster at a reasonable price, right? Well... NOT this time...... :( We ordered one dozen of oysters for $32 (i.e. not cheap). So-so size and freshness (i.e. not justifying the price point), but the thing that turned me off was that the oysters were shucked fairly poorly. You can probably tell from the picture below that there were many bits and pieces of shells inside. The overall market is great, but I'll certainly try oysters at another store next time.

Listen. Good is good. BUT to order is something else. No like really. So if there are lots of…read morepeople " and there are " we will all jump each other. Then you pay after you order. And go back to the unclear line. No number. So who knows what you paid for if two orders are the same. (We pay by weight. Experience is a meh. At best. Ambience. Well non existent. It's the market that lends its feel to the restaurant and not the other way around.

This place mainly sells seafood for you to take home. But…read morewe decided to just stay behind to have their fresh oysters. Quite a variety to pick from. It's cheaper to get them by the dozen (of the same type) than individual pieces. The staff would pick them out for you and that's amazing because we didn't have any bad oysters. You can pay them 50cents for every oyster you want them to open for you. And they'll place them in ice on the little aluminium tray.

Love coming here for sashimi! Their employees are great at suggesting what fish you'll want to get…read moreif you'd like to consume it raw. They have a great selection of fresh seafood. We also always end up getting a few scallops (which can also be eaten raw). Much cheaper than ordering sashimi from a restaurant. They also help you remove the skin so it's ready for you to slice at home. We've been here several times and never had issues with the fish they've given us--great quality!

The last time I had been to Pincette was two years ago, and am pleased to report it was just as…read moregood as the last time I went! My husband and I walked in on a Friday night and while it was busy, we were still able to get a table. We ordered a variety of bites to enjoy, including the seafood poutine which was a very generous portion! The Octopus was cooked perfectly and we really enjoyed the sauce it was served with. The tartare was delicious as well. Everything was high quality and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and efficient, but we didn't feel rushed by any means.

Located in the heart of Old Montreal, Pincette is a clever play on the word "tweezers", in this…read morecase referring to lobster claws. And, that's the exactly the focus here: Lobster Rolls, Canadian Oysters and plentiful seafood selections. The freshness and distinctive quality of these delicacies make Pincette an emerging staple of the area. Having opened in 2021 as part of a local restaurant group, the dishes are crafted by Chef Khelil Ben Ammar and his team. Paired with a list of Canadian wines, this is a great spot for pairing Quebequis cold climate varietals with the delicate flavors of local seafood. The environment has a "medieval cozy" vibe, with exposed stone walls and contemporary design details. An excellent establishment for seafood lovers.

I've been seeing a lot of recommendations for Damas in Montreal, so we made a point to book a…read morereservation. The restaurant was very well decorated and had a certain character to it. It was fairly quiet, the service was prompt and responsive, although our server missed our order for the hummus and bread platter, so missed out on that. The decor and ambiance matched the Syrian cuisine. The overall prices were about $$ to $$$, depending on the entree. Here's what we ordered: Hibiscus Sipper (8/10) - a refreshing cocktail on gin and hibiscus. It was a bit on the tart side but a good drink that I enjoyed. Shish Borek (9/10) - lamb dumplings in a sheep milk yogurt. Expertly made and so delicious. One of the many highlights of our meal. Rack of Lamb (10/10) - an amazing rack of lamb, cooked with flavorful spices with a nice crispy light char that made for a fantastic first bite! The entree came with an assortment of vegetables Batata Harra (10/10) - spicy potatoes with a bit of lemon and coriander. It came out hot and fresh and was just the right amount of crispy on the outside and light and fluffy potato inside. Kunafa (8/10) - a dessert made of sheep milk cheese and pistachios. It was served warm, very rich and sweet. Overall, we were happy we visited and had an amazing meal at Damas!

This restaurant was on our list during our trip to Montreal…read more The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The warm colors give it a modern vibe, yet very traditional. We started out with the Dumplings facon shish barak - 10/10. This starter was outstanding. Our main dish was the rack of lamb - 10/10. This dish was phenomenal. The flavor of the lamb paired with the eggplant and tahini sauce was amazing. For dessert we had the Kunafa - 8/10. Great dessert, but a bit too sweet for me. Our waiter was good, however he did forget to bring us another appetizer we ordered. By the time we realized our appetizer wasn't coming we told him about it, and he said there was a miscommunication on the order. So, at that point we just told him not to bring it. Overall, I would definitely try this place out. Their food is really great!

Great selection and service! My year-round go-to fish and seafood shop in Montreal! Access and…read moreparking a breeze as well.

High quality of fish . Fish is fresh and delicious. Even the service is good too…read more Thank you.

After not having a bad meal in Montreal during our week long stay, we cancelled our reservation at…read morea top French place in the Old Town and decided to have something more fun. Portuguese food fit the bill and Douro had exactly the menu we were looking for with sardines, croquettes, caldo verde, and tons of fish and seafood choices. As fitting our last meal in Montreal, Restaurant Douro was the best meal and friendliest service we had in Montreal during our stay and we highly recommend it. We started with a salad, caldo verde (both included with our mains), two perfectly-sized bacalao croquettes, and six garlic shrimp. We had a choice of three daily fish special: Icelandic cod, branzino, and Arctic char. My wife had the char and I had the cod, both elegantly and perfectly prepared. The Portuguese wine list is extensive and I was even recommended a new favorite! It's near Little Italy and out of the way from the usual tourist routes. While you could call it a neighborhood gem, it's a big step up from that. Located a short, easy walk from the Beaubien metro station, it's perfect for the special occasion, quiet business meal, date night, or for just excellent Portugese seafood and friendly service.

Food was really solid and portions were generous. The tapas to start were great, especially the…read moreshrimp and calamari. Slightly pricey but you can tell the quality is there.

Literally one of my favorite meals during my most recent trip. We were a walk in because we are so…read morebad at making reservations ahead of time - desolee! So glad that staff was able to seat us at the bar because the restaurant was mostly full. It's got this like old pirate ship kind of feel - looks like repurposed wood, a lot of lamp lights and generally a good time. I'm pretty sure that their menu changes from season to season. While we were there, we got the oysters, the bourgots, THE 12 INCH HOTDOG, and a caramel-y pasta dish. I also got a glass of white. The food was FANTASTIC. I also saw someone order a whole boat of oysters and temporarily felt envy, to which my friend said there's literally 2 of us. No way we can eat a small boat's worth of oysters. I really liked the vibe of this restaurant. Staff are bilingual, which always makes things easier when you're traveling. It's also opened late.

Loved everything about this cute bar! The food was delicious and the drinks were even better! Staff…read morewas super attentive and the interior was cozy and cute! I loved everything about it! I had an amazing espresso martini and then split the ravioli and risotto! Highly recommend!

This place is great for either just picking up fresh fish to make at home OR for picking your fish…read moreand letting the experts grill it for you on the spot. Not a huge amount of seating and the three times we've been, we've seen lineups for groups larger than four waiting to be seated. Most of the items are offered grilled or fried, but you can ask for a different cooking method and they try to accommodate. They have a set menu from which to choose OR you can, as mentioned previously, pick your own fish by weight to be prepared. Unless you have a specific fish in mind that you must have and the exact cut or piece, I highly suggest just sticking to one of the menu items to keep your bill reasonable. The menu items are very fair in price, but if you start to get fancy and ask for a piece of halibut to be cut, don't be surprised if your meal quickly becomes $40 lol, which would be expected at a more fine dining establishment, but in this diner type of setting, is a bit much. I always order the grilled shrimp plate which is 8 medium-sized well seasoned grilled shrimp that come with crunchy, tasty french fries and a very nice, fresh garden salad. The price on that dish is $15, and it's a very generous portion. The appetizer sized calamari is also a very good deal at $10, easily shared between two people. Note, the calamari looks pale and unappetizing at first glance, but it's cooked just right and tastes great. For the fish and seafood lovers, this definitely is a more unique place and so many types of fish to try!

This is probably the best fresh seafood Resturant in montreal, I had the sea bass with salad and…read morerice and I can truly say that it was the best sea bass I've ever had.