Creole Restaurants in Montreal

(159)

Montreal North

Haitian Creole Caribbean

Review Summary

Flap Flap draws praise for a warm welcome, a bright atmosphere, and attentive service that makes guests feel at home. Reviews highlight authentic Haitian flavors with dishes like griot, rice and plantains, pikliz, and other options that many find flavorful and well prepared, and the space is described as clean and inviting. Service is consistently described as impeccable, with good communication and timely delivery for dine-in and takeout. The staff are noted for patience and friendliness, contributing to a welcoming, value-driven experience. A few mentions point out small flaws such as pork that can be a touch dry or a sauce with a barbecue finish, but the overall impression is of delicious food, generous portions, and a lively, satisfying place to eat.View restaurant profile

Maman Jeanne

Open until 11 pm

(64)

Ville-Émard

African Creole Seafood/Fish Ethiopian

Review Summary

Maman Jeanne is described as a warm, family friendly spot where Creole and African dishes are cooked with love and served in generous portions at reasonable prices. The griot, riz djon djon, plantain, and beignets come up repeatedly as standout items, with tender meat and bold flavors that feel like home cooking. The service is consistently praised for attentiveness and kindness, with the owner described as friendly and actively involved in the community, creating a welcoming atmosphere even when arriving near closing time. Takeout is a popular option, and the place is noted for large portions and good value for groups or families. While most reviews celebrate freshness, flavor, and heart in every dish, a few mention issues such as excess grease or sauces that run heavy. Overall, Maman Jeanne is viewed as a well kept secret and a comforting, flavorful destination that leaves diners satisfied and eager to return.View restaurant profile

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Restaurant Steve-Anna

Open until 6:45 pm

(113)

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Villeray-Saint-Michel

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Restaurant Steve-Anna receives praise for easy accessibility, solid and reliable flavors, and a clean welcoming space with decor that reflects Haitian culture. The food is repeatedly described as excellent and varied, with favorites including griot, chicken wings, and other beef dishes, often served in generous portions and tasting much like expectations. Service is frequently fast and courteous, contributing to a positive overall experience, although one reviewer noted a front desk cashier attitude and another mentioned the music being a bit loud on arrival. Overall, the reviews suggest a worthwhile price for the quality and variety, and a number of guests express intent to return to enjoy the flavorful Haitian dishes and the lively, friendly atmosphere.View restaurant profile

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Casse-croûte Rassemblé

Open until 2 am

RDP-Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montreal-East

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(5)

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Villeray-Saint-Michel

Creole Caribbean Haitian

Racine Créole

Open until Midnight

(386)

Vimont

Creole Poutine Salads Sandwiches

Review Summary

Reviews describe Racine Créole as a standout Haitian restaurant in Laval with a warm, family oriented vibe, clean spaces, and dishes that consistently showcase authentic Haitian flavors. Customers praise generous portions and favorites like griot, chicken wings, plantains, pikliz, rice and macaroni salad, often noting the griot is particularly tender and flavorful. Service is repeatedly described as impeccable, friendly and attentive, making meals feel special whether dining in or taking out. Some feedback mentions that portions for larger families can feel insufficient and a few guests would like a bit more heat in the spices. Overall, it is regarded as one of Laval's best Haitian spots, with chefs who cook with heart and a menu that stays true to tradition while offering some appealing variations, including djon djon rice and other classics.View restaurant profile

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Fat Mardis

(196)

Mont-Tremblant

Comfort Food Fish & Chips Salads BBQ Burgers Creole

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Fat Mardis in Mont Tremblant attracts praise for a lively atmosphere, strong drinks, and friendly, attentive service. The menu earns high marks for seafood boil, gumbo, ribs, wings, burgers, poutine, and vegan options like Beyond Meat chili and baked tofu bowls, with flavors described as satisfying and portions ample for the price. Guests often highlight a welcoming staff, a great terrace, and a central village location that enhances the experience, especially during evenings and events. Some visits note slower service or occasional order mistakes and pricing that feels high for certain items, but most guests leave with a positive impression of overall value. The spot is widely seen as a dependable, family-friendly option with diverse choices, good vibes, and a reputation for making return visits likely.View restaurant profile

Jerusalem Tropiko

Open until 11:30 pm

(13)

Anjou-St-Léonard, Montreal North

Review Summary

Jerusalem Tropiko draws praise for incredible food, including standout griot and delicious rice, with a strong overall recommendation. Service experiences vary, with some diners finding counter staff unfriendly while others recall a kind server who went out of their way to accommodate, even offering two tacos. One reviewer expresses disbelief that the restaurant remains open, describing a dim, quiet atmosphere and inconsistent attention, while others say the food alone justifies a visit though customer care could be improved. The consensus centers on the food as the main attraction, but opinions differ on whether the ambiance and service meet expectations.View restaurant profile

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Marché Méli-Mélo

(99)

Villeray-Saint-Michel

Caribbean Creole

Mentioned in: Montreal's Best Caribbean Eats

Review Summary

Many reviews about Marché Méli-Mélo note generous portions and bold Creole flavors, with griot, chicken with rice, plantain and pikliz, and accra drawing frequent praise and catering cited as a plus for events. Some diners report smooth ordering and fast pickup or delivery, while others share frustration about missing items and a reluctance to provide proper takeout packaging, plus a service tone described as chilly. Service speed is praised by some and criticized by others as cold or inattentive, which affects the overall experience. Prices appear slightly high, but portions are often considered to justify the cost, with suggestions to include more vegetables on the plate. Overall guests express a strong willingness to return and recommend the spot for Haitian or Creole cuisine in Montreal, while many also hope for warmer customer care and more consistent, welcoming service.View restaurant profile

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Tassot Créole

Open until 7:30 pm

(22)

Brossard

Review Summary

Overall, Tassot Créole earns praise for tasty Haitian dishes and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. Service is consistently described as excellent, with staff who guide diners through the menu. A hiccup involving a delivery driver not reading the late hours door is noted, but the team provides solutions and even waits to ensure the food can be picked up when needed. Late hours are managed with a separate delivery door, which helps address the confusion. Takeout is popular and portions are generous. The cuisine is widely regarded as satisfying and many reviewers say they will return.View restaurant profile

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Restaurant Adonaï

(26)

Montreal North

Review Summary

Restaurant Adonaï gets positive notes on the food, especially the diri ak sauce pois, described as really good with no complaints about the dish, but service is cited as a weakness that leads some diners not to return. The overall vibe includes enjoying beverages like juicy sugar cane and coconut water described as delicious during the Taste the Caribbean festival. A note of potential collaboration for an August Montreal event appears, inviting interested parties to get in touch.View restaurant profile

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Valde Restaurant Casse Croute

(5)

Montreal North

Creole Caribbean

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Valde Restaurant Casse Croute offers a warm welcome and an enjoyable experience, with guests traveling from afar to enjoy excellent griots and finding the dishes delicious, and the staff described as very friendly. A phone number is requested because the telephone line is not functioning. The menu features good cabrit, fritay akra, marinade, bananne, pikliz, salade, and more, all served hot.View restaurant profile

Tassot Créole

(97)

Greenfield Park

Review Summary

Reviews of Tassot Créole highlight flavorful, plentiful dishes with generous rice portions and tasty plantains, and a lively atmosphere with Haitian music; many note the food as a strong point, including tender pork and satisfying meals, while others mention a few misses like dry chicken or greasy pate kode. Service experiences vary widely, with some customers finding the counter staff friendly and fast and others describing staff as disinterested or annoyed and noting missing items such as extra pikliz. Prices are described as reasonable for the area and the overall vibe is positive despite the inconsistencies. Overall, Tassot Créole appears to deliver good food that brings customers back, but service consistency and occasional kitchen misses keep some reviews from being unequivocally positive.View restaurant profile

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Le Tiboeuf

(119)

The Village/Centre-Sud

Creole Grill

Review Summary

Le Tiboeuf comes across as a casual, unpretentious Haitian spot where the meat is often praised for being tender and flavorful, with griot and tassot highlighted, generous portions, and fresh, fragrant sides like rice and plantains; many reviewers call it a hidden gem and a dependable place for authentic Haitian cuisine near the campus, noting quick service and a welcoming, laid-back vibe, and the impression is that the food is consistently tasty and satisfying, making it a solid choice for takeout or a casual meal and inspiring repeat visits. However, there are caveats: the pikliz can be too liquid and not spicy enough on some orders, a salad may be overly vinegared in certain visits, and a few experiences mention less warmth from staff or occasional inconsistency in the kitchen, while student pricing is seen as a plus and the overall verdict remains favorable with multiple mentions of returning.View restaurant profile

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Tassot Créole

(65)

Vimont

Review Summary

Overall, Tassot Créole receives mixed feedback with strong praise for service, ambiance and several dishes, while rice quality and overall cooking sometimes disappoints. Reviewers praise the friendly service and lively atmosphere, with notes that the griot and the sticky rice are excellent, tassot boeuf and tassot cabrit stand out, and the riz djon djon is described as amazing. Many diners say they regularly order on Uber Eats or dine in, calling the experience excellent on most visits. Yet other guests report problems, including poorly cooked food, bad rice, or even illness after eating, with one reviewer calling it the worst Haitian restaurant in Quebec and advising others to avoid it unless necessary. In short, Tassot Créole shines for certain dishes and service but shows inconsistency that can lead to notably negative experiences.View restaurant profile

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BBQ Creole

Open until 11:30 pm

(74)

Brossard

Creole BBQ

Review Summary

Across reviews, BBQ Creole is praised for flavorful and tender griot, with some calling it addictive, and the rice and sauce generally solid, plus many diners noting fresh chicken dishes and friendly service. Yet consistency is a recurring issue, as several orders arrive missing items like salad or pikliz and portions can be uneven, with only a few small chicken pieces instead of a full thigh and sauce portions that feel insufficient, leaving some dishes dry or imbalanced with the rice. Delivery experiences vary, with complaints about long waits on UberEats or DoorDash and occasional service lapses at checkout. Customer service is a mixed bag, described as friendly and efficient by some and forgetful or indifferent by others. Despite flaws, the reviews often recommend BBQ Creole for its flavor and potential, with griot repeatedly highlighted as a standout and many calling the place a hidden gem in Haitian cuisine.View restaurant profile

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Cuisine Créole Carmel

Creole Casse-Croute (Snack Bar)Caribbean

(36)

Terrebonne/Lachenaie

Review Summary

Overall, reviews describe Cuisine Créole Carmel as offering generous portions and fresh ingredients, with the griot and pork shoulder repeatedly praised for tenderness and flavor and tassot cabrit noted as excellent; the service is consistently described as friendly and polite. However, some comments point to inconsistencies, including the absence of vegetarian options and at least one instance of serving meat to a vegetarian, along with dishes that were dry or lacked sauce, indicating that quality can vary between visits. Despite that, many still consider it a strong Haitian option in the Montreal area and an overall positive dining experience.View restaurant profile

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Casse croûte Marché 33

(4)

Montreal North, RDP-Pointe-aux-Trembles

Creole Haitian

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Paul Toussaint / Agrikol

Open until 11 pm

(92)

Downtown, Golden Square Mile

Caribbean Creole

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Review Summary

Reviews of Paul Toussaint / Agrikol highlight generous portions and bold flavors. Griot is described as juicy with little fat, plantain is fresh, pikliz bright, and accra a welcome side. A common note is the absence of sauce with the platter, which some reviewers miss. The oxtail is praised for depth of flavor and is easy to share. Some diners describe portions as tiny for certain dishes and question value for money. L'Haitien and soupe joumou receive strong praise for authenticity and exceptional taste. The setting is a busy food court with fast service, and service quality is mixed, sometimes unfriendly. Overall, many feel the dishes are worth trying, with well balanced spice and variety, though portions and the lack of sauce can be drawbacks.View restaurant profile

Le Fils à Maman

Opens Today at 4 pm

(94)

Pont Viau

Haitian Creole Jamaican Caribbean Fusion Grill

Review Summary

Reviews describe Le Fils à Maman as a comforting Haitian style spot with a homey mom and pop vibe where griot with rice and pikliz hits a perfect salty and tangy balance and the rice earns frequent praise. The mac and cheese and plantain dishes are hailed as standout favorites, and the smash burger and even pizza have drawn enthusiastic notes, all served by an owner who is consistently friendly and generous and helps create a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere. Generous portions and affordable prices are repeatedly mentioned, making it easy to justify a repeat visit for griot and other staples. Some diners note small inconsistencies such as too much rice or not enough meat, sometimes a bland sauce, or missing plantain or salad in certain orders, but these are outweighed by the overall impression of a hidden gem offering authentic Caribbean comfort food. Delivery is available and many reviewers say it’s worth the trip or a quick stop to grab a hearty, comforting meal.View restaurant profile

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Kanasuk Cuisine Creole

(133)

Montreal North

Haitian Seafood/Fish Soups Grill Creole

Review Summary

Parking can be challenging, but the cuisine at Kanasuk Cuisine Creole is consistently good, with attentive service, a warm ambiance, and flavors that can transport diners to Haiti; while service can be slow and some experiences describe disorganization, the catering for events, including funerals, is impeccable, highly accommodating, well presented, and praised by guests; there is praise for a great variety of Haitian dishes and a homemade ginger lemonade, and many say the quality and value make it a standout in Montreal, though a few notes mention high prices, missing items such as pikliz and plantain, meat that can be dry, no menu display in some areas, and sometimes longer lines; overall the reviews highlight tasty food, thoughtful catering, friendly staff, and a strong recommendation to try Kanasuk for both dining and funeral catering.View restaurant profile

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MARABOU CRÉOLE

(70)

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Creole Cajun Haitian

Review Summary

MARABOU CRÉOLE is described as a warm, welcoming spot with generous portions and solid value. Dishes are praised for flavor and affordability, with portions that feel hearty. Occasional downsides appear, such as a delivery on Uber Eats where chicken pieces were not up to the usual standard when the vegetable dish is preferred. The salad is sometimes noted as missing a vinaigrette. The decor is modest, but hospitality shines through in the proprietor and staff who greet guests with warmth and a broad smile. Regulars travel from Laval and beyond to pick up meals and return with family, signaling consistent satisfaction. Several reviews consider the food among the best in Montreal and highlight the friendly, heartfelt hospitality. A good griot from MARABOU CRÉOLE is singled out as a standout dish.View restaurant profile

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Kablain

(10)

Montreal North

Creole Haitian

Review Summary

Reviews for Kablain praise its Creole chicken as among the best in Montreal North, with the rice that sticks praised as the best around and evoking childhood memories; the food is generally good, and the place is described as more than a restaurant since it also functions as a market; prices are very affordable and portions generous, with a strong recommendation for anyone who wants a satisfying, well priced meal.View restaurant profile

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Rose Café Restaurant Patisserie

(100)

Anjou-St-Léonard

Creole Haitian

Review Summary

Overall, reviews about Rose Café Restaurant Patisserie highlight a warm welcome and attentive service, with staff described as friendly and helpful. The menu is praised for Haitian staples such as griot, pates, riz et poulet, and goat, with generous portions, fresh ingredients, and good value for money frequently noted. Several reviewers call the service unbeatable and the food delicious, with the griot repeatedly singled out as among the best in town and a favorite for regulars. Occasional comments mention a dish being dry when overcooked, but the overall dining experience is still described as satisfying and welcoming. Affordability is a common theme, along with a consistently enjoyable atmosphere that makes newcomers feel at home. In short, the restaurant is seen as a reliable destination for authentic flavors, positive hospitality, and dependable quality.View restaurant profile

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Marché Antillais Tèt Ansanm

Open until 6 pm

(31)

Terrebonne/Lachenaie

Creole Grill

Review Summary

Patrons describe Marché Antillais Tèt Ansanm as a spot with bold Creole flavors and portions just right, praising items like griot and jerk chicken for tenderness and robust seasoning, the rice and peas as standout and the pikliz delivering the right kick, with several noting fresh ingredients and a friendly staff. Some reviews point to cleanliness issues in the shop and inconsistent customer service. Overall, it is viewed as a strong choice for authentic Creole cuisine with good value, and many say they would return to try more dishes, especially after recent updates that include more meat protein to boost the meals.View restaurant profile

Chez sisi marché casse-croûte

Montreal North

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Tassot Créole