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    Mon Nan

    3.7 (74 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Beef stir fry flat noodles
    Anna T.

    Servers were able to accommodate our table of 8 by using two separate tables that seat four which made our wait shorter. To handle the bustling environment, they work very fast and are very straight forward while still remaining friendly. It's important to note that they were working hard literally running around the restaurant the whole time and didn't miss a thing we ordered so props to them. Restaurant was pretty busy walking in, small wait for seats, not really decorated but had a cute fish tank. When seated, cups weren't exactly dirty but there was some sort of residue on the outside of them. Seats were a little scratched up but overall the cleanliness wasn't awful. Food took a bit to come out, yet we still received EVERYTHING fresh and warm. All of the food bursted with an abundance of flavor which I didn't expect. Our family loved the soft shell crab and calamari which had the most flavor, and some may say it was salty but I think it was perfect. However, it was a bit disappointing that there were two dishes they couldn't serve us from the menu because they ran out which were clams and snow peas. The only takeback from the food was the Seafood fried rice lacking in proteins and veggies and was mainly just rice. It just had squid (I think) and shrimp (lacking in variety of seafood) with minimal peas and carrots. Overall, the service was wonderful and the food was delicious. We ordered several dishes (pics shown) but killed them all and our plates were clean with nothing to takeout. I think the restaurant deserves better reviews, but I can see what takes back people in their reviews.

    Emily N.

    affordable yummy quick chinese food in china town. the restaraunt gets full quickly. they had fresh delicious do mieu chinese vegetable

    Jas G.

    We're glad trying this place for our NYE dinner, restaurant was nice n quiet when we arrived at 4pm but it got full up fast once normal dinner hours began. Decent food n friendly service, would recommend if in the area. We'll be back for the Peking duck n lobster next time :)

    Dining Room
    Dennis T.

    Diane and I had a great time here devouring several dishes at dinner time once we went up the correct staircase. The restaurant sits just outside a wall that demarks Montreal's Chinatown. The menu is huge, which is good for picky eaters like Diane. It features numerous Cantonese staples and a few special surprises. Fortunately we were seated at a large round table at our reservation time. We needed one to hold everything we ordered. First up was a large bowl of Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup, hot and with a very tasty broth, Bok Choy, and delicious wontons filled with both pork and shrimp. This was followed by Ha Gao Shrimp in a basket and an eye-popping array of TEN well-bronzed Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings. Somehow we finished all of them. Soy Sauce here is delivered only in packets, and Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce is available in place of Hot Chili Oil. We were told by our English-speaking waitress that diners have to pay more for extra requested sauces. But I didn't care, so we also received Hoisin Sauce and an addictive light Sweet & Sour Sauce. Another unusual circumstance is that no sugar substitutes are available. Only sugar is served here. Our entrees, brought out one by one but quickly linked, included delicious Beef Stir Fry with Ginger and Scallion, and requested added mushrooms; Shrimp Crispy Noodles Chow Mein; Shrimp Fried Rice, which contained small peas and carrots in Brown Sauce and was dark brown in color but tasted very good; and Diane's specially ordered Cashew Shrimp in Brown Sauce. A mound of Steamed White Rice was also prepared on point. We ate 3/4 of what was placed before us. Otherwise our stomachs might have burst! Service from multiple staff members was good. Prices were reasonable. Piped in jazzy instrumental music added to our enjoyment of the meal. And the cooking in the kitchen was simply great. If we ever return to Montreal, we will definitely dine here again.

    Menu (1 of 9). Cover.
    Daniel B.

    Our group of 7 enjoyed our family-style dinner at Mon Nan in Montreal Chinatown. Specifically, we wanted to get Peking duck in Chinatown and this restaurant delivered not only that, but other authentic (and Westernized) Chinese dishes plus good service. While I wouldn't characterize the food as great, it was good and about what I expected of a restaurant like this: a classic, old-school, Chinese restaurant experience. Being from out of town, Yelp and Yelpers in Montreal (http://bit.ly/31148DC) helped me discover this place. Mon Nan has been around since 1982. This restaurant has stood the test of time. Mon Nan is situated on the north end of Chinatown, right next to the Chinatown gate. The street that it sits on, Rue de la Gauchetiere E, is pedestrian-only. However, you can be dropped off right next to the restaurant on St Dominique St. Mon Nan is located on the 2nd floor of a larger building it shares with other businesses. I called ahead same-day and made Friday night 7pm reservations for our group. Unlike other Chinese restaurants, you don't have to order Peking duck in advance with Mon Nan. You can just show up and order it. The dining room isn't huge, but big enough. They have several round tables with Lazy Susans. All tables are covered in white tablecloths and the servers wear uniforms. At night, the dining room is dimly-lit with ambient, color-changing, mood lighting. During our time at the restaurant, it was moderately busy. Mon Nan is one of those Chinese restaurants with a huge menu. There are about 250 dishes. Their spiral-bound menus are well-worn with many stickered-over price changes from over the years. The back of the menu features preset multi-course dinners for roughly $18-20 per person. We didn't go with one of those, but instead opted to choose our own dishes. Here's what we went with (with menu numbers): 26. Pan-fried pork dumplings - 20 dumplings for $19.90 P43. Peking duck 3-course meal - $58.00 63. Orange chicken - $12.95 84. Salt and pepper shrimp - $17.95 95. Cashew shrimp - $13.95 186. Chinese broccoli with garlic sauce - $10.95 239. Chicken fried rice - $10.95 * Mateus Rose - $24.00 * Gekkeikan Black & Gold sake - $49.00 * Soda - $2.25 After tax, the total bill for the 7 of us was $256.28 or $36.61 per person plus tip (Canadian). Not cheap, but not crazy expensive either. I'd say it's reasonable for what we got. The Peking duck was delicious. Serving styles vary among restaurants. Some restaurant serve it with bone, others without. Mon Nan served it without, which I prefer. The skin was delectable and the meat quality was average in terms of taste and texture (not bad). Mon Nan's Peking duck is listed at "SP" (special price) on the menu. As listed above, we were charged $58 for our order. This allowed each of us to make 1 or 2 wraps among the 7 of us. I personally would've liked another order, but preferences differed (hence how we ended up with dishes like orange chicken and chicken fried rice). The Peking duck 3 courses consisted of a bone-in duck and tofu soup with mustard greens and scallions; the Peking duck itself served with warm pancake wraps in a wooden basket, shredded scallion, pickled daikon radish and carrots, and hoisin sauce; and stir-fried noodles. The soup and noodles were A-OK. The soup was light and flavorful. For the noodles, we had the choice of two styles: Cantonese or Shanghai. We chose the Shanghai. The noodles were very similar to lo mein. The pan-fried pork dumplings were very tasty. I recommend them. The dumplings were large, filling, and savory. They were a little bit oily. I liked the relatively thick and delectably-charred dumpling skins. The pork inside was hot and tender. The dumplings came with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. While basic and Westernized, the orange chicken and chicken fried rice were fine. They served their purpose and were satisfying enough. The chunks of orange chicken were covered in a somewhat crispy batter smothered in a dark, rich, sweet sauce. There wasn't much in the chicken fried rice besides chicken and rice; no veggies or any other ingredients. The dish lacked color and was brown throughout from soy sauce. The Chinese broccoli with garlic sauce was good. The vegetable was fresh and there was a generous portion of both leafy greens and firm, crunchy stalks. If you need to supplement your meal with a vegetable, this is a definitely an option I'd suggest. I didn't eat either of the shrimp dishes because I'm allergic to shrimp so I can't comment on them. However, all of my friends seemed to like both dishes as the plates were wiped clean. Service was good, from the hostess to the various servers. I could tell these folks have been at it for a while. When we ran out of space on our Lazy Susan, they brought stands for us to stagger plates. They also kept our Black & Gold sake on ice in a bucket on a stand next to our table. The sake hit the spot.

    Sesame beef
    Amber H.

    Decided to come here after the imax cinema with a couple friends as my friend told me her friend loves it here! We found it at the end of a street that was Doing some construction work but once we hit the corner you can see the lights changing colors in the room from the outside window and with a large crowd eating we knew it was gonna be great. Sat down and had a pitcher of water and tea brought to us which was well needed after the walk in the rain to find this place. There is a million options so I would suggest going with a big group because you can't finish it all. We chose peanut butter dumplings which were fantastic and spring rolls were really fresh and home made. Salt and pepper shrimp are probably the best I've ever had you must try. Nice location I for sure will be back and try some more authentic items next time.

    Hello big lobster, you were extremely delicious, we enjoyed every bite, and you really brought us joy to this Montreal trip. Thank you
    Kelly L.

    One of the best Chinese restaurants I have ever been to! Everything we ordered was extremely delicious, met my standard. I would say, if you are looking for seafood, especially lobster, this is the best place to go in Montreal! Get the big lobster, the meat is huge, tender, and sweet!!!

    Salt and pepper shrimp
    Romi P.

    I highly recommend this place. It was really easy to pick up my order with covid. I ordered the salt and pepper shrimp. They were so fluffy and so delicious! I could really feel the numbing in the back of my throat because of the sichuan pepper!

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    Some of the best chinese food I've ever had. The staff is... interesting, but the food is awesome. Takeout is also very good.

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    Modavie - Gambas pasta

    Modavie

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    0.6 kmVille-Marie
    $$$

    My husband and I had a very lovely date night at Modavie. We are glad we had a reservation because…read moreit was packed on a Sunday evening! We were seated at a lovely table for two by a window. The service at first was a bit slow, but that was understandable given how busy the restaurant was. Our server, Yan, was incredibly personable. He had excellent suggestions for dinner. We each started with cocktails, and enjoyed the ambiance. There was a live band, but we were in a different room. It wasn't loud like you would expect. 5/5 service. Beef Tartare: 5/5. This was an excellent start. The appetizer sizing was a little small for two people. If you want a little more, I'd recommend the entree size. It comes with fries. But it was delicious. The crostini's that came with it were a little overpowering, but the tartare itself was delicious. Duck Confit: 5/5. This duck was INCREDIBLE. Perfectly cooked, crispy skin, tender and juicy flavor. An incredible sauce. Delicious veggies and potatoes. The only thing I did not like about this dish was how quickly we ate it! Dessert (not pictured): 5/5. We had a chocolate pyramid with hazelnuts and chocolate mousse. Delicious. Be sure to put Modavie on your Montreal dining list!

    It's a pretty good restaurant in the middle of Old Montreal. Decor is nice and services is…read moreattentive. I can't speak French so I appreciate the Englishmen menu. I do recommend making a reservation on open table prior to coming. Here is what I think of the food: Seasoning is generally saltier but not too overly. Escargot or the snails is yummy. It comes with the option of cheese on top. Dressed heavy with olive oil and garlic. They remove the shell so it makes it approachable if you were nervous about trying. Cheese & Charcuterie board is as what you imagined. It can't go wrong. Rack of Lamb was good. I do recommend highly. It comes with our 4-5 bones worth of protein with potatoes & veggies. Lost track of how many bones because it was eaten so fast. Duck confit was average. Let me explain, duck was average but the amount of spinach I gotten and how potatoes on the plate was good. Sides out shine the protein here. Side of Foie Gras was perfect because I was worried about having too much food. It did come on a small plate because it's a side dish and it was fatty and salty. Intermission was the best cocktail of the night. Fruity with a star anise on top so you smell it while drinking it because it was so close to your nose. Jazz District was okay. Overall, I do think this restaurant site fairly between 4&5 stars. Do try it. I would come back for special occasions and it's not an every night meal.

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    Modavie - Beautiful interior...mood lighting was 11/10

    Beautiful interior...mood lighting was 11/10

    Modavie - Onion Soup

    Onion Soup

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    Maggie Oakes - Contra Filet with peppercorn sauce, fries, and seasonal vegetables

    Maggie Oakes

    3.6(251 reviews)
    0.5 kmVille-Marie
    $$

    I had a lovely meal with a group of 9 at Maggie Oakes. The restaurant is a large open space with…read morenice sections and a variety of seating options. The food was excellent, well prepared, and beautifully plated. For a steakhouse they had some nice lighter options, seafood and veggies included. They have an extensive drink menu and some unusual specialty cocktails. While we were there late on a Thursday night, and the restaurant didn't seem crowded, the service was somewhat slow. We had multiple waiters coming in and out and sometimes it was hard to find someone to order a drink. Ultimately, this is a nice, more upscale restaurant perfect for a business meal or special occasion. Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value: 4/5

    We had a wonderful lunch here at Maggie Oaks. We enjoyed dining inside where is more relaxing and…read morequiet ambiance, compared to outdoor seating which is more casual. I ordered 2 course meal with Caesar salad and Orzo. Both were excellent! Caesar salad was fresh and delicious, the orzo with asparagus puree, walnuts, and apricot was very creamy, well balanced and flavorful. I loved this dish. My husband's flank steak was perfectly cooked to medium rare and very tender. Service was good but I watched our beer sitting on the bar for a while... needed to remind our server we ordered a beer (and it has been sitting there staring at us the whole time).... I think it may have been our writers first day? Not a biggie but I was done with my appetizer by the time beer came. But other than that this place was really good in terms of ambiance, service and food. I'd come back here again.

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    Maison Saint-Paul - Gorgeous art wall to match gorgeous champagne experience!

    Maison Saint-Paul

    4.1(110 reviews)
    0.6 kmVille-Marie
    $$$

    I was really excited to visit Maison St. Paul after reading fantastic reviews and seeing their…read moreenticing menu. Unfortunately, when I arrived, I found a notice on the door indicating that the restaurant was currently closed, even though it was supposed to open at 5 PM according to Yelp. I understand these things happen, and I appreciate their communication. I'm looking forward to dining here in the future and will update my review once I have the chance to experience it properly. For now, just a heads-up for fellow diners!

    Still dreaming of my dinner here! Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. We came with…read morea group for their F1 Grand Prix price fixe as it was more reasonable than others. Service was phenomenal and our waiter checked in frequently with us. The food was absolutely immaculate. My favorite starter was the salmon crudo. For the main, two people carried out a mouth dropping spread of tiger shrimp, scallops, grilled octopus, lobster, lamb chops and a tomahawk. More than enough food for the 6 and everything was cooked perfectly- octopus wasn't chewy and the meats were super flavorful and tender. They were very accommodating to dietary restrictions as well. They had a DJ and lively atmosphere after dinner so we stayed and got bottle service. Fun spot with great food is always a winner in my eyes. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm in Montreal!

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    Maison Saint-Paul - Amazing cocktails all using bubbly

    Amazing cocktails all using bubbly

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    Terrasse le 419-Vieux Port

    Terrasse le 419-Vieux Port

    3.8(9 reviews)
    0.5 kmVille-Marie

    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.

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    Ribeye

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    The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Montreal

    The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Montreal

    4.2(273 reviews)
    0.6 kmVille-Marie
    $$$

    The Keg was the perfect spot for a night out catching up with old friends in Montreal…read more My party was seated immediately upon arrival (I had a reservation) which set the tone for a smooth and enjoyable evening. We were fortunate enough to have Alex as our server, and he truly elevated the entire experience. He was knowledgeable, personable, and did an excellent job walking us through the menu and offering recommendations and specials. After hearing his suggestions, I decided on the Snow Crab Cluster paired with a Sirloin, baked potato, and a side of whisky peppercorn sauce. It was a fantastic choice. The steak was cooked perfectly to my liking, the crab was fresh and flavorful, and the whisky peppercorn sauce tied the steak together beautifully. The drinks were equally impressive, and the wine pours were generous enough that I definitely felt I was getting good value. What stood out most, however, was the service. Alex was attentive throughout the meal, ensuring everything arrived correctly and that our glasses never sat empty. Between the excellent food, delicious drinks, and outstanding hospitality, I couldn't have asked for a better place to spend the evening reconnecting with my friends. The Keg delivered on every level, and I'd gladly return the next time I'm in Montreal. Thank you!

    I used to live in Ft Worth and passed the Keg constantly. I finally ate in old montreal with my…read morefamiky. It was delicious. I like well done steak and ordered the chicago. I was never so pleased! Thank you! Great meal, great service, great sides.

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    The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Montreal - Inside Seating

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    The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Montreal - This is the bar side- sitting in one of the booths

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    This is the bar side- sitting in one of the booths

    Barroco

    Barroco

    4.3(338 reviews)
    0.9 kmVille-Marie
    $$$

    Spectacular spot!…read more Very cozy inside, dimly lit with little lights at each table. Stone walls, oil paintings and antique decor. All the plates are different and unique from each other. We ordered the Paloma mocktail which was extra tasty. Starters were the brioche bread that was baked with a crispy top and the herb butter paired very nice. We also got the asparagus and scallops. I was thinking it would be the whole scallop, but it was cut into little pieces and put on top of the asparagus. For the entrees we got the filet and another steak I can't remember the name?? The filet was cooked to absolute perfection, crispy on the inside and so tender and soft on the inside. We got one of each of the sauces as well as the sides. The butter sauce was my favorite. The asparagus came with such an earthy sauce it was a flavor bomb in your mouth. Service is great, only thing is the server forgot about my Diet Coke for 15 minutes but no worries on that. Very cozy date night spot! Loved everything about it.

    I'm not exactly sure how Barroco landed on my radar; I was taking Montreal recommendations from…read moremultiple outlets, and when I was organizing them it caught my eye as a potential place to grab dinner. Pics and reviews looked great, so we made plans to dine here during our penultimate night in the city. Barroco is located in Old Montreal, right on Rue Saint-Paul. The exterior has really charming curb appeal, and upon entry we were greeted by the same. This isn't a large restaurant, arranged with tables and a few booths throughout the space and a bar on the back wall that serves as a focal point. The vibes were on - the restaurant was tastefully decorated with a mix of old-fashioned fixtures, stone walls, and earth tones. The restaurant was quite lively - the vibes were on. Their drink menu is quite creative; we actually started our evening at the bar while we were waiting for our table and the bartender made some great suggestions - both cocktails I had were really good. The food menu is mostly French inspired; it wasn't extensive but they had a good variety of creative dishes. We decided on two starters - the brioche and the octopus salad. The brioche was fine, it came as one roll with a side of seasoned butter. It was a little on the dry side, and the butter wasn't very flavorful. The octopus salad was much better; the octopus was sliced and arranged on top of a ratatouille which provided a good complement of flavors and textures. For my main I got the OG braised beef. The beef was almost pot-roast style, seasoned with maple and aged balsamic sauce and paired with truffled celery root purée. This was delicious - the beef was super tender, and the sauce provided great flavor. The puree was an awesome side - the entire trip was super comforting and familiar while also being new and interesting. We decided to get two desserts - the madeleines and the olive oil cake. The former were baked fresh and came with a side of chocolate pudding and salted caramel, while the latter came with whipped cream and coached pears. Both were good, but I preferred the madeleines; the warm sponge paired with the chocolate and caramel was a great finisher to the meal. Service was great - everyone from the host to the bartender to our waiter made us feel welcome; they definitely elevated the experience. Overall, I had a great time at Barroco; the food, vibes, and service were all on point. I would definitely consider returning the next time I'm in Montreal.

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    Window seat

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    OG braised beef

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