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.
La pression pour nous faire quitter après deux heures est un peu exagérée. C'était clair pas nécessaire de le répéter trois fois. Sinon, excellente expérience!
One of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. Almost all the dishes we ordered were impeccable. Flavors were out of this world. Service was great, very friendly & knowledgeable staff. Although the space was small, it was cozy.
Oct 8, 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.
Oct 5, 2023
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La seule chose à améliorer: vous devriez avoir une chaise haute & un booster sur place. Ce serait ainsi plus facile pour les familles. Sinon, super découverte à tous les plans, merci!
Je tiens à préciser mon commentaire sur le service, car les serveuses ont été très bien, mais on est venu nous dire de partir un peu sèchement alors que nos 2 heures à table n'étaient pas finies. On nous l'a dit une première fois poliment au moment où on mangeait notre dessert & on a bien compris, on a demandé l'addition & précisé qu'on partait après avoir fini le dessert. Pour voir arriver qq secondes plus tard, une autre personne qui nous a dit de façon un peu raide que vous ne pouviez pas attendre d'avantage car un groupe de 4 attendait. On est sorti après avoir été aux toilettes & le groupe en question était toujours dehors à fumer. Il était 20h32 - conclusion cet épisode aurait dû être éviter !
We had a very good time. Very nice ambiance. We liked the open kitchen. Staff was friendly & efficient. Menu is interesting & some items were very good (oysters, dumplings, chicken, soup of the calamari), but our order of octopus was dry & very small, so quite disappointing given the price (we've seen another order of octopus come out after ours & it looked much much better) & the calamari were also dry (but the corn soup was excellent).
Wow ! Quelle expérience phénoménal. La nourriture est fraîche, parfaitement assaisonné & présenté simplement mais avec beaucoup de minutie. Nous avons eu l'opportunité de s'installer au bar & ce fut une décision que je ne regrette pas du tout. Le staff en cuisine travaille avec tant de précision que les regarder à l'oeuvre en est presque apaisant. Les prix sont raisonnables & les coktails sont bien dosés. Chapeau à toute l'équipe !
