Nice sunny day to sit out and enjoy some seafood and sangria. I was sat quick, I beat the Friday…read morelunch rush by a little bit. I ordered quickly. Calamari for an app. A lobster roll for my meal and a drink. The sangria came quick and was good, a little syrupy. The calamari and lobster roll took a while, but maybe they are a bit more relaxed in Canada. No one was available, even for me to waive down, no check ins either. Again, probably customary in Montreal, I don't know the culture that well. The calamari was pretty looking, but it was tough as a well done leather glove. The "lobster roll" had about two pieces of lobster, the rest was small shrimp. The flavor was good, the bun was perfect. But still, for the price, a disappointment. The French fries were delicious but soggy. Maybe that was a spin on Poutine.??? I sat for an hour without being able to get someone. I will not return.

Arrived in Montreal a couple of hours ago and checked out Boqueria, near my hotel. Reviews looked…read moresolid and happy to share that it delivered. Open kitchen with two chefs and two front of the house staff who were warmly welcomed me and were professional throughout. Had the oysters, clean and crisp with a nice Spanish Cava. Tried the lobster croquetas and the anchovy toast points. Tapas were in point, the anchovies were a tad too salty for me. Ended up ordering the catch of the day, butterflied sea bream. It was the piece de resistance. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the cheek/head was juicy all the way to the tail. The sides were fine, the papas bravas could have been crispier, but fine. Green beans were nicely seasoned. Had half and waved the white flag. Paired it with a tasty Albariño. Great start to quick sojourn in Montreal.

Really liked that you can watch the chef cook right in front of you. Everything we ordered was so…read moredelicious. Portions are quite large! Ordering four dishes was just enough for two people.

Absolutely loved our visit to Pintxo. We only had a small plate to snack on, but the highlight was…read moredefinitely the wine and cava. The selection was thoughtful, high quality, and clearly curated by people who care about what they're serving. Even more memorable than the drinks was the team running the place; so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. They made the whole experience feel personal and relaxed. It's the kind of spot you want to linger in, even if you're just there for a glass. A true five-star experience.

We had a group menu for six people, with a variety of tasty food: several tapas (olives, tomato in…read morebread, spanish omelette, patata bravas, shrimps, cheese and cured meats, iberico croquettes), two paellas (valenciana and seafood), with two desserts (basque cheesecake and churros)! Service was great and restaurant was packed!

Had the BEST night here!…read more Service was really friendly and super attentive - made for one of the best experiences I've had in a while. We shared a good amount of tapas while we waited for our seafood paella. Also had a small pitcher of sangria. Everything was so delicious, very flavorful, and tasted pretty authentically Spanish! I couldn't recommend it more for a date night or a meal with a small group.

The Brussels sprouts with hummus and the ceviche Barranco are delicious, and service was prompt.read more

This is the tale of two restaurants. The first one is all the waitstaff trying to do their job, and…read morepresumably the cooks as well. My waitress was very nice and helpful. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The other tale are all the, what, managers? Owners? Hosts? Running around with their heads cut off, each of them with a tablet with their seating plan. Yelling at one another, getting in the waitstaff's way, and generally making it look like the end of the world is going to happen. It was absurd and it made everything pretty unpleasant. I think I was watching the owner get really concerned about a dj, hanging out with him, and then bolting to go to talk to a manager. Finally, I know a lot about Peruvian food, including traveling to Peru. The food at this restaurant is not that good.

We've heard rave reviews for a while now but have always opted against coming here since it is just…read moreso goddamn far. Luckily, we were in the area last Saturday and decided to drop by for lunch. Best decision ever. It's a byow, first of all. Usually I am not too impressed with byob's because the quality/price ratio tends to be pretty low, however Carambola is one of the few exceptions to the rule. We devoured the braised beef Poutine with aged cheddar and the spicy fried chicken burger. The perfectly crispy hot chicken was served in a soft homemade pretzel bun. The Poutine was just out of this world. Everything was tasty, delicious and balanced. Verdict: it's really worth the trip! Can't wait to come back to try the dinner menu.

Came back here after the ownership changed and was pleasantly surprised. They got rid of that…read moreweirdly expensive tapas menu and now serve some very quality full sized, farm to table meals. The service staff were very pleasant and the young owner Ryan came over and explained where each ingredient was from and how the sauces were made. I have since been back multiple times to try the seasonal menu changes and I am continually impressed by each dish that comes out of the kitchen. I like to sit by the bar overlooking the kitchen and the chef/owner Reid is very entertaining. He actually walked me through his thought process on creating the dishes and the protein/vegetable/sauce combinations. My new favorite spot in Hudson to take friends and business clients. Would highly recommend it.

We were promptly seated but that was the highlight of the experience. We waited about 15-20 minutes…read moreuntil we flagged down a waiter to take our order. Then our appetizer (oysters) arrived but our wine did not. After we watched the adjoining table who arrived after us received their drinks and entrees (but no silverware), I waved down first a busboy and then the maître d', we finally received our warm Sauvignon Blanc that I can only imagine had been sitting at the bar for quite some time. After we finished our wine and our entrees had still not arrived, we asked for the check explaining that we didn't care to wait any longer but instead, after another wait, they brought us our meal. The food was overcooked and barely warm - likely from the extended time under a headlamp and the salad was okay but nothing you couldn't get anywhere else. Given, Place Jacques-Cartier is a tourist spot but this was some of the worst service I have ever experienced at this price point.

The patio is a great place for a nice dinner, but that was the highlight. The food looked better…read morethan it was. The steak was slightly over cooked and grisly, but I could have overlooked that if they had any seasoning. My wife asked if that was the way they do it, but any salt and pepper would have moved the dish to 3 or maybe 4 stars. My wife's lobster pasta dish again, looked great, but she took a few bites and pushed it away. Service was fine for a tourist area, but certainly not finer dining.

Simply amazing we had fantastic food and Ricky waited on us despite being a packed Friday night and…read moretook care of a gluten allergy for a celiac in my family and a shrimp allergy. We met the Chef and I shared the food is as good as what I ate in Barcelona and the whole experience was amazing ~!very strongly recommended!!

We grabbed lunch here the other day. The pitcher of sangria was huge! My favorite dish was the…read moreIberico ham croquettes (amazingly creamy interior with a light crispy exterior, very well executed) while the bf and his parents liked the boquerones best (also really good). The blood sausage dish was also surprisingly good (although probably didn't need the gratin on top). Would have liked the paella mariscos to be crispier but at least the seafood flavor was good. View of the water when dining on the terrace although the tarps that were up obstructed it a little bit. Not sure if the tarps are always up or if it was because of the rain forecast. There was a sudden (although expected) downpour after we finished lunch and were walking around for a bit.

A cute spot near the city of Cowansville. We went on the day of the eclipse so as you can imagine,…read moreit was PACKED. Our server told us there were so many people that day that their small town grew to over 10,000 more people that day! That all said, you're here to see if the food is good. The food was alright. I feel like on the busiest day they've probably ever had it's not fair to judge the quality when they didn't expect so many people so I'm sure it's probably better when it's not super busy, but it was just okay, as some tapas were definitely better than others. Everything is meant to be shared, so make sure everyone at the table more/less agrees on the menu. Overall, a good experience. I will say though, the lava cake was SUPERB!

Pizza (Meat Lovers): Average pizza. Nothing wrong with it, but it's pretty expensive for what it…read moreis. Poutine: Way too saucy and the cheese curds were average. On the bright side, the duck was very tender and rich and the fries were very crispy. Risotto: Delicious! This was my favorite dish. The whole dish was infused with so much flavor. The portobello and pancetta were very tender. Escargot: The escargot were pretty tiny... other than that, no problems with this dish. Tasted good, but a little too greasy. The cheese they used didn't really tasted like gruyere. Mixed reviews for the different dishes we ordered. Prices were really expensive for what it was. The risotto was the star of the night, so I guess this ekes out a 4/5 for me because of that.

We were drawn by the croquettes since being in Barcelona. This is legit. We got seated right away…read moreand got served quickly and order drinks. They have an extensive cocktail and wine list. We ordered the chicken croquette and bee tartare, then ordered the Giant shrimp , potato bravas and the shrimp croquette. I wish they were near me. The croquettes were just like Barcelona, creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They are addictive. The beef tartare portion was huge and made with anchovies and crisp serrano ham on top. Wow.

pan tamate and iberico earned the 5 stars, the tirudito, lobster cones and gazpacho kept it going,…read moretopped off with churros and tiramis. service was excellent and we felt welcome and sated

It gets crowded fast, but the energy is part of the charm. Food and wine were both excellent.read more

I rarely give 5 stars. But I could not find a fault with my experience there. Service was perfect…read more Knowledgeable, not pesky and well mannered. My two friends and I enjoyed duck, cheese, olive and pork items from the tasting menu. And a gorgeous Cote du Rhone bottle. Good value as well. Montreal blows Toronto away in this category of resto/bar/after work spot.