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.
The menu at this place is my local favourite. Fresh & lively Korean flavours presented with French savoir-faire & heartiness. The kitchen service is relatively quick. The vibe is super cool, yet elegant. It's fun to be able to see the chefs working behind the bar. The wait staff are warm & very knowledgeable about the menu & wine pairings. My only quibble would be that when it gets busy, the staff are just a touch unattentive. Every visit has been wonderful & I look forward to returning soon.
La nourriture était délicieuse & généreuse! Ce qui a rendu mon expérience encore plus mémorable, c'est l'excellent service donné par Justin, Emma & Lee (Désolée si j'ai mal épelé les noms). Vous êtes une belle équipe accueillante & l'ambiance était au top aussi! J'ai passé une superbe soirée :)
Mar 25, 2026
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A beautiful restaurant serving delicious food amongst fairy lights & hanging plants. I loved my experience here from the diverse sharing plates I tasted to the friendly service.
9 Tail Fox is doing it right! The team creates a fantastic culinary experience, rooted in chef Lee's heritage, blended with French & Italian techniques. Delicious! Thank you to Chef Lee, Justin & Veronique for the amazing evening, & perfect service. I highly recommend you visit 9 Tail Fox & the fun & delicious environment they create.
Amazing food, people & atmosphere. Everything we tried was incredible & the oysters are still living rent free in my dreams. As always, staff was so incredibly warm & helpful. A true gem of the neighbourhood
Feb 19, 2026
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Absolute perfection. The best food i've ever had in this city! A little expensive but it's definitely worth coming here at least once. Workers were kind & funny too
I wasn't sure what to expect as this corner location has been sort of cursed with turnover over the years, but I can happily say that I hope nine tail fox sticks around.
The ambiance is really great. So great that when I sat down, I was worried that the portions wouldn't match- you know what I mean? That all the dishes would be tiny & nibbley. Not true! The value was definitely there.
Fresh ingredients. Creative dishes & presentation. The chef came over & said hi. The wait staff was very attentive & friendly. Great spot for a date or with the small group of friends & I recommend sharing all of your dishes.
Feb 7, 2026
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Came here for NYE which was a set menu. HUGE portions for a multi course menu, amazing food. Special shoutout to these oysters!!! I will be coming back just for the oysters. The staff were amazing & super attentive. The drinks were also unbelievable. The sesame espresso martini was so good.
Sortie avec des amis : accueil & service super sympathiques de la part de Justin. Il nous a fait des recommandations bien équilibrées & adaptées pour partager. Dumpling, paella, & Crudo vraiment très bon. Next time on attaque la pieuvre mais on y retourne c'est certain
Absolutely delicious! We ordered 5 dishes & a dessert for 2 people & it was more than enough for us. All the food was so fresh, seasoned well, & cooked perfectly. Entire staff was friendly & attentive. It's hard to pick a standout dish because everything was so good, but the Seoul Caesar is a must order. One of the best meals I've had In Montréal.
Nous avons bien aimé le restaurant, les plats étaient originaux & délicieux. Le service était chaleureux, & les plats sont arrivés rapidement. Nous avons trouvé que la sélection des vins était très dispendieux, & les vers étaient peu remplis pour le prix.
