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Bar St-Denis

Villeray-Saint-Michel
4.4$ & $$
OPEN5 pm - 11 pm
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Bar St-Denis Villeray-Saint-Michel, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Bar St-Denis functions as a vibrant urban bistro characterized by a focus on high-quality tartare and contemporary shared plates. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients prepared with precise technique to highlight natural flavor profiles. Guests encounter a refined industrial aesthetic defined by minimalist decor and an open, energetic atmosphere suitable for social engagement. The beverage program complements the food menu with an array of curated spirits, craft cocktails, and selective bottle offerings. Culinary execution centers on the balance of texture and taste, particularly within the signature raw meat preparations that define the establishment identity. This venue prioritizes a streamlined service model where the environment remains as dynamic as the seasonal menu items crafted for immediate appeal.

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4.4209 ratings
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*as of 2026-07-01
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Bar St-Denis consistently earns praise for its creative, fresh, and high-quality cuisine, with many diners highlighting the razor clams, scallops, and duck as standout dishes. While the tasting menu is a popular way to experience the variety of flavors offered, the atmosphere is frequently described as warm, stylish, and vibrant, making it a favored spot for dates and gatherings. Service is generally regarded as professional, attentive, and knowledgeable, although experiences can vary, with some patrons finding the pace either too rushed or occasionally inconsistent. Despite occasional critiques regarding portion sizes, pricing, or specific flavor profiles, most guests consider the restaurant a memorable, must-visit destination in Montreal that delivers a refined yet comfortable dining experience.
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Kevin
4.0

Expectations may have been too high given the buzz this place receives. It was good but not mind blowing or fantastic.

Jun 8, 2025
on Google
Rikus130
5.0

On a choisi le menu dégustation. Lors de notre passage, il s'agissait d'un menu de la mer. Huître, couteau de mer, moules, salades, homard, flétan & un dessert extraordinaire!! La nourriture est excellente, imaginative, combine des ingrédients simples & une technique impeccable des cuisiniers.
En plus de la nourriture, c'est une expérience, une ambiance & un service hors du commun.

Jun 6, 2025
on Google
Philippe
5.0

Vraiment bon

Jun 6, 2025
on Google
Andrea
5.0

We had a great night ! Our waitress was SUPER AMAZING ! thank you for a beautiful night

Jun 1, 2025
on Google
Pierre
3.0

Beaucoup trop cher pour la qualité & la quantité! Nous étions 4 & nous avons pris 9 plats & deux desserts sur les recommandations de la serveuse. Nous avons donc goûté pas mal de plats. Deux ou trois sortaient du lot mais dans l'ensemble, c'est bof… & surtout vraiment trop cher!

Les saveurs étaient quelconques pour plusieurs plats, rien d'original. Des sauces plutôt lourdes, pas grand raffinement derrière tout ça. & des portions ridicules. Aucune générosité derrière ces plats.

& les prix… 😱. 60$ pour 200 à 250gr d'agneau accompagnés de deux asperges blanches coupées en tronçons. Agneau qui par ailleurs était plutôt coriace. Le ris de veau, qui était dans les plats qui sortaient du lot, a coûté 45$ pour un petit ris de veau accompagné de feuilles d'ortie frites. Le « pain plat » à 12$ est une ridicule galette huileuse avec un peu d'ail à l'intérieur.

Ok, le décor est bien mais il y a tellement de places où l'on mange nettement mieux & pour moins cher!

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May 27, 2025
on Google
Noellie
5.0

Nourriture à partager qui était très bonne. Le service était au top.

May 24, 2025
on Google
Maxwell
5.0

Highly rescinded the menu for the table. Great array of dishes. All thoughtfully presented & full & flavour. Beautiful, trending, & welcoming atmosphere & staff

May 21, 2025
on Google
Jason
3.0

This is a review from May 12. What a cool space! Service is pretty good from the bar staff & I enjoyed the wine list. This was my second dinner of the night as I was only in Montreal for 48 hrs & wanted to explore as much as possible In that time.i haven't been to Montreal in over a decade. We ordered the scallop crudo & the sweetbreads.

The scallops with the Lillies, rhubarb, radish & olive oil were exquisite & just the perfect texture. Chefs kiss. The sweetbreads with stinging nettles while being cooked perfectly managed to not have any salt or acid whatsoever so ever. Which made them really hard to eat with a completely bland beurre blanc. Rich flavours on rich flavours with no relief from acid or salt. I was really excited to have my first stinging nettles of the year however I didn't like the way they cooked.

Overall there was some good & some bad. This restaurant definitely has potential. Maybe we went on a bad night. Delicious fresh local, wild ingredients which is very appealing to me. Mixed with some apathy ( maybe exhaustion) & inconsistency.

May 21, 2025
on Google
Nicole
5.0

Great food (great falafel), always has a great glass list, sit at the bar the service is always fun

May 3, 2025
on Google
Ben
5.0

Top 5 restaurants in Montreal. Refreshingly authentic & unpretentious. Delicious food & exceptional service. Excellent drinks as well.

May 2, 2025
on Google
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