Diners describe Bar St-Denis as a lively and inventive spot where tasting menus with thoughtful wine pairings, an open kitchen, and attentive service combine to create memorable evenings. The cuisine earns praise for creativity, balance, and the use of fresh ingredients, with standout mentions of razor clams, scallops, labneh with bread, duck magret, and seafood dishes, while the wine program and bar both receive frequent acclaim. Ambience is often described as stylish and vibrant, though lighting can be bright earlier in the evening and portions are typically designed for sharing, which may affect perceived value at higher prices. Staff are repeatedly commended for knowledge, warmth, and teamwork, contributing to a sense of hospitality that elevates the dining experience. Some visits are noted as exceptional or spectacular, while a few nights feel inconsistent or overpriced relative to the value and quantity of food. Overall Bar St-Denis is viewed as a high quality and adventurous option in Montreal, favored for its creativity, strong wine list, and energetic, convivial atmosphere rather than casual, everyday meals.View restaurant profile
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Lundis au soleil comes across as a warm, convivial neighborhood spot with simple, honest flavors and a strong focus on wine, where atmosphere and attentive service are repeatedly praised. Reviewers celebrate a creative, seasonally driven menu with plenty of shareable plates, comforting favorites like chicken and potatoes, and a relaxed, unhurried dining pace that suits both evenings out and lunchtime visits. While the tone is overwhelmingly positive, some comments point out that a few dishes feel ordinary or pricey and a couple of portions fall short, though even these remarks acknowledge enjoyable wines and the chef driven, seasonal quality. Overall, the consensus is that Lundis au soleil is a beloved local favorite for dinners and drinks, offering a welcoming vibe, flavorful offerings, and plenty of discoveries that invite guests to linger.View restaurant profile
Polari comes across as a warm, intimate wine bar with a chic yet cozy vibe and a simple, honest menu that delivers flavorful bites and bread with whipped butter that many describe as a hit. The wine program is repeatedly praised as well curated, diverse, affordable, and capable of pleasing both casual sippers and wine lovers, with cocktails and a small beer selection as solid alternatives. The setting, a converted garage with a terrace, is noted for its neighborhood feel and versatility for after work, dates, or casual evenings, supported by friendly, knowledgeable service. Portions tend to be small and ideal for sharing, encouraging a sequence of dishes and drinks rather than a heavy meal, though a few reviews mention visits where service or warmth can fall short and food arrives lukewarm. Overall the reviews converge on Polari as a welcoming place with a strong focus on wine and snacks, where atmosphere and attentive staff elevate the experience and most would gladly return.View restaurant profile
