9 Tail Fox earns wide praise for a creative Korean-forward menu with French and Italian influences, led by a talented kitchen that crafts fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented dishes such as oysters, dumplings, crudo, octopus, and seafood paella, with a rotating menu that keeps the experience exciting. The portions are often generous, especially on multi course offerings, though a few guests find the prices a bit high and some visits feel a touch underwhelming for the cost. The atmosphere is described as cozy and lively, making it a great spot for dates or small groups, with a bar vibe that adds to the experience. Service is consistently highlighted as warm, attentive, and friendly, with staff that guide and explain flavors well, though occasional busy-night delays are noted. The restaurant is regarded as a neighborhood gem in Montreal, delivering bold flavors with thoughtful presentation and a strong focus on sharing plates. Several reviews rave about standout items like galbi, oysters, dumplings, and the variety of cocktails, while others emphasize the overall balance and creativity of the menu. The dining room and kitchen show care and energy, and the overall impression is one of a unique, approachable fusion experience that invites repeat visits. Overall, 9 Tail Fox comes across as a top pick for flavors, ambiance, and hospitality, a place where inventive dishes and a welcoming vibe come together to create memorable meals.
Everything was excellent.
The service was great & the food was amazing.
We've got to try one of their new recipes (crab cake) & it was delicious.
The cocktails were good too.
The vibe was also great.
I recommend it.
Incredible food with generous portions, friendly staff & great atmosphere. Perfect for a date or taking friends from out of town, their cocktails & prices are great!
Sep 10, 2025
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Our group of 5 had the pleasure of dining here the other day to celebrate a birthday & a graduation.
Everything was perfect: the cozy cute atmosphere, Chanelle's friendly & attentive service, & the tasty dishes with some surprising & delicious spices & flavours! We tried the fresh fish with kimchi, the seafood paella, the duck, & the octopus. The oysters & dumpling appetizers were also out of this world, so was the cocktail! Highly recommend, we found our new neighbourhood gem 💗
First & foremost thank you Chanel (i think that's how it's spelled) for the amazing & friendly service!
I highly recommend everything on the menu to be honest. So my review is not helpful. But if I must choose, my personal favourite is the galbi! If anyone likes fruity & strong cocktails, the Gringo in Korea is amazinnnngggg!
Tout était superbe! Les huîtres chaque fois que nous venons, le plat d'asperges délicieux, la pieuvre, le risotto aux fruits de mer! Divin..Cocktails tropicaux pour l'été & très bon verre de bulles! Le service était également très attentionné. Atmosphère relaxe, sans prétention, très agréable!
Staff was super friendly & food was on point.
I came there before but did not leave with good impressed of the service, came back this time & the experience is totally different. Cocktails are amazing too.
May 26, 2025
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Food is always delicious, cocktails are refreshing & fun. Service is super friendly! A favourite place for a date night or dinner with friends. The gazpacho is amazing & the pecan pie a must!
The waitress was very insightful & kind. We came to eat before the rush & we were hesitating between 2 cocktails. She gave us 2 small samples so we could choose which one to order. We ordered oysters, crudo, lamb meatballs, duck confit & jjamppong paella... & wow. We were in awe after each dish. Especially the paella.. the harmony of spicy & buttery goodness with seafood.. 20/10
Finally a restaurant with a decent music volume level! It was very easy to speak even if there was a small background music noise. I loved it! On the food scale, it was AMAZING for everything: - the dumpling was just drooling & tasteful 🤤 - the pumpkin gnocchi were delicious - the lamb meatballs were simply fantastic Only disappointment were the squid skewer, a bit rubbery. The flavors were amazing, thought! & the cocktail was very good & flavorful: a nice spicy mandarin with tequila cocktail. I highly recommend this place, a nice tapas style restaurant perfect for connecting with your friends 😀 & if you ask nicely, it can be possible to order some plates for takeout. It's not the primary type of service, but they can accommodate if you ask politely.
Mar 15, 2024
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La nourriture était correcte, sans plus. Les dumplings & la tartine de crevettes n'avaient que très peu de goût (on ne goûtait que la friture). Le poulet frit & l'entrée de choux-fleurs étaient bons mais pas épatants. Les portions étaient idéales pour partager, mais nous n'avons pas trouvé que la qualité de la nourriture valait le prix. Après 4 assiettes, c'était assez & nous avons décidé de ne pas commander plus, étant plutôt déçus de nos plats. Le cocktail (Saigon Mule) était très bon par contre!
The new cocktails are delicious, especially Spicy Mandarin. We tried 10 dishes, all excellent! Favourites were the burrata, the dumplings, the galbi, the menbosha. We will be back!
The new cocktails are delicious, especially Spicy Mandarin. We tried 10 dishes, all excellent! Favourites were the burrata, the dumplings, the galbi, the menbosha. We will be back!
Dec 23, 2023
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Food was delicious, but in very small quantity. You will need to order at least 4-6 plates for 2 people. Cocktails (Suwon Mule), dumplings, & Kalguksu were especially good. (We did not order kimchi fried rice just because we make them at home, but the dish smelled amazing at the restaurant.) Carpaccio was so-so. Cuisine-wise, it is more western than Korean.
Great night at 9 Tail, we were 4 people so shared 5 appetizers & 4 mains... & each one was better then the last. Great ambience, excellent service too, & a nice cocktail list & wine selection that went well with the food. The staff were knowledgeable & explained the dishes, ingredients & the chef came by to talk to us too. Standouts for me were the oyster mushroom & porcini dumplings starters, & then the steak & potato & chicken mains. Definitely going back so I can have some of the other dishes I missed (& to try the other cocktails too)!
Très belle expérience! Très bel endroit, excellent service & cocktails. La nourriture était très bonne & j'ai adoré les mélanges de saveurs. Le seul plat qui m'a déçue est le plat de homard... Seulement quelques petits morceaux de homard, & beaucoup de tteok-bokki. Le goût n'était pas mauvais, mais c'était ordinaire comparativement aux autres plats. J'y retournerais quand même!
Great food, great ambiance & the service with suggestions were spot on.
A great cocktail list. All around a star restaurant! & it doesn't break your bank!
