Welcome to Acajou Restaurant, run by my mother, Ana Maria and myself, and enjoy the true delicacies of Brazil. You will be delighted to discover the delicious dishes of the Bahia region. We promise you that you will love your dining experience! Otherwise, we will pay your bill!
As soon as you enter our restaurant you will be spellbound by the Brazilian warmth!
Acajou Br is described as a warm, family style Brazilian dining spot where flavors feel like home, with standout dishes such as feijoada, picanha, coxinhas, pastel, bobó de camarão, and cassava fries, plus caipirinhas, and where portions are often generous and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Reviews emphasize hospitality and a lively, authentic Brazilian vibe that makes it feel like being in Brazil, suitable for celebrations and casual meals alike. A few comments note slower service, occasional misfires on certain items like some pastries, and ventilation or heat issues in the dining room, as well as questions over value for money due to portion sizes. Dietary needs are acknowledged with gluten-free options and careful handling to avoid cross contamination, and many guests express a strong likelihood to return and recommend Acajou Br to others seeking an authentic Brazilian experience in Montreal.
The owner does not understand boundaries. He is pushy & does not respect your space. Sometimes you just want to enjoy a good meal & some nice conversation with the person that is there with you & at Acajou you WILL find good meal but not a good service.
Ce restaurant nous propose de merveilleux plats de viandes. Les serveurs & le gérant de l’établissement sont très attentionnés & prêt à donner de bons conseils pour découvrir leur carte.
Je ne peux que recommander cet établissement pour y faire de bonnes découvertes culinaires.
Excellent !!! Nous y avons passé un excellent moment pour notre anniversaire de mariage (Les noces d'Acajou), tous les plats que nous avons mangés étaient délicieux, n'hésitez pas à demander au chef ses suggestions, c'est ce que nous avons fait & nous ne l'avons pas regretté.
Au plaisir d'y retourner...souvent.
Jul 26, 2016
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Superbe soirée pour l'anniversaire de ma soeur qui part bientôt 1 mois au brésil! Service attentionné,courtois & très personnalisé. Le serveur & la cuisinière nous ont permis de voyager & de découvir cette gastronomie . Ils ont pris le temps de nous parler de leur pays natal & nous avons passer une très belle soirée. La nourriture était super : mon calmar grillé était succulent & la guacamole probablement la meilleure que j'ai mangée! Bonne portion & 2 des convives ont pris le steak & ont mentionné qu'il était cuit à la perfection!
Je le recommande fortement tant pour l'ambiance que pour la cuisne brésilienne authentique & délicieuse
Resto familiale. Je suis encore décu de ces restos sud américain, ce n'est jamais comme là-bas dans le sud. Le service est très lent; 30 min. avant d'avoir notre premier ''drink'', un autre 30 min. avant d'avoir notre repas qui n'est pas vraiment garnie. cout moyen est de $20.00/plats. Je n'y retourne pas.
Belle découverte! De la vraie cuisine brésilienne, cuisinée sur place par le chef/propriétaire lui-même. Une carte courte, mais diversifiée. Les accras de morue, juteux & servis avec une petite sauce piquante. Comme plat principal un poulet braisé dans une sauce aux crevettes onctueuse & pleine de saveurs. Service impeccable & rapide, mais il faut dire que c'était une soirée très tranquille. Comme il ne s'agit pas de plats préparés à l'avance & réchauffés, j'imagine que c'est moins rapide un samedi soir, mais avec l'excellente Caipirinha & l'ambiance franchement sympathique, on prendra du plaisir à relaxer. Comme les portions sont belles, je n'ai pas essayé de dessert. En somme, une belle expérience culinaire, à renouveler bientôt!
Prix très raisonnables, surtout en considérant la qualité de la cuisine.
It's really hard for me to eat out because not only am I vegan, but mostly a raw vegan. I'm also allergic to gluten, dairy, soy, coconuts, peanuts & seafood in general, & am sensitive to artificial ingredients. If you share some of these dietary restrictions, I guarantee that at Acajou, you won't have ANY problems!
I knew I'd be heading to Acajou in advance, so I called to talk to the owner about my dietary needs. He was SO nice & flexible! I was reassured when he informed me that they are very aware of different allergies because they do catering for major film sets. We talked about my allergies, & he offered alternatives to what was on the menu, as well as dishes that weren't even ON the menu! Amazing!! Very few restaurants offer this kind of flexibility!
When I went, I kept my order simple with a lentil soup & a small spicy mango salad, along with herbal tea. Everything tasted great! I had questions about some other soups when I was making my order regarding allergies, & the waiter kindly went to talk to the chef twice for me because he wasn't sure. I felt badly, but I truly appreciated this - it's so rare! Plus, the head chef came to serve me my food personally to check if everything was safe for me. I'll never forget the caution & kindness this restaurant offered me - plus the food tasted amazing! Definitely a place to go back!
I also found out they have pure, fresh cane juice made directly from cane sugar plants growing in the restaurant, as well as coconut water served right from young thai coconuts!
The owner told me they sometimes have live bands playing there too, so I will have to check it out again on one of those nights! Nice, relaxed, fun & romantic atmosphere, all in one. I'd recommend it as a place to meet for business meetings as well.
Food: great!
Owner/chefs/waiter: incredibly kind
Service: absolutely excellent
Vegan & allergy-friendly: you bet! Just call a day or two in advance.
Will I go back: absolutely!
