Bar Dominion comes across as a stylish, welcoming spot where cocktails and seafood are repeatedly praised. Oysters are a frequent highlight, and the drinks menu is described as well crafted, with many noting the cocktails as a standout and the fries or chips as addictive. The ambiance is often described as elegant and cozy, sometimes buzzing or lively, with a late night vibe and a terrace option that adds to the appeal. Service is usually friendly and attentive, though a few experiences mention slower or less attentive moments, especially during peak crowds. Food receives mixed notes: some dishes like seafood and lobster roll are superb, while a few burgers or other items are called out as not hitting the mark on some visits. Overall, Bar Dominion is regarded as a top pick for drinks and oysters, offering a memorable, consistently positive experience with strong value and a vibrant atmosphere, albeit with occasional noise and variability in service or kitchen timing.
This restaurant is an12/10. It hits it out of the park for music, ambiance & the FOOD! We shared a bunch of appetizers including fried chicken with caviar (chef's kiss) , the calamari & the tomato burrata dish that we ordered alongside the deliciously grilled foccacia.
Would highly recommend.
Summer in Montreal means a terrace table, cold beer, & 24 fresh oysters shared with friends while we solve the world's mysteries one bite at a time. Life is good. 🥰
Jun 29, 2025
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This tavern is beautiful. The fries & calamari were delicious.
&....they made me a perfect Mexican 75 (add it to your menu!).
The owner was so friendly & helped name some other hot spots for my niece & her boyfriend.
We hope to be back next time we're in Montreal!
Un incontournable pour un 5@7 élégant & détendu
J'adore l'endroit ! Le Bar Dominion combine à merveille une ambiance élégante & décontractée, parfaite pour un 5@7 entre collègues ou amis. Les cocktails sont excellents, avec une mention spéciale pour leur Espresso Martini, finement dosé & parfaitement équilibré.
Le service est irréprochable : attentif, professionnel & chaleureux. Un lieu où l'on revient avec plaisir.
Vraiment nice, surtout apres les rush hours. J'y suis allé pour rejoindre des amis vers 23h, les bar tender totalement focus sur nous, musique d'ambiance jouée a partir d'une collection de vinyle super, cocktails de grande qualité pour un prix tres normale. Merci a cette equipe tres chalereuse pour cette belle soirée. Je reviendrais.
Was told to visit this place by several bartenders in the area. Was not disappointed. We had the oysters & they were great. All the drinks we had were also excellent.
Sadly i was pretty disappointed with the burger. It felt plain without much sauce & the edges were pretty burnt & that was all i could taste. I would not recommend the burger even though the fries were pretty delicious.
Oysters were good especially on a sunday with the 1$ deal.
Drinks recommendation were good.
Mar 31, 2025
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Un peu moins fan des cocktails & de l'ambiance depuis les rénos, je préférais le look plus d'une autre époque d'avant… certains éléments sont restés, mais le gros écran numérique dans la salle de bain par exemple brise un peu l'ambiance de cet endroit. Le service y était toutefois très bien
Friday evening mid to late winter. Service was excellent at table & bar. Any bar worth its weight in gold should be able to make classic cocktails. Ordered a couple of Manhattan which were top notch. Later some wine & Cava. Also good choices with the oysters & nibbles. Frequented this place in the 80´s when it was a more traditional tavern, later in the 2000's along with its sister bar the Balsam. Its most recent guise bodes well. I think if they added a better selection of craft beers it would be nice. The crowd was mixed, diverse, cross generational & upbeat. The ladies were looking mighty fine…this spot always seemed to attract a disproportionately cross section of elegant & beautiful Montreal women. This brings forth some class acts from the manly world. All this to say decent evening. The Bartenders are the real deal & so are the servers. Class act all the way. There seemed to not be any women working the joint & the men working were tight & smooth. Final note…it feels like Mtl in there.
This place is often packed & for a good reason. The staff is kind, the food is above expectations for what feels like a casual space & I've never regretted going there for a drink. Great music especially when there's a vinyl DJ on site.
