We named our restaurant Bistro Nolah, an acronym for New Orleans, out of a love for the style of comfort food they serve down south. This style of food will be the inspiration behind some of the dishes we will be serving at Nolah.
Across numerous visits to Bistro Nolah, diners describe a warm, intimate New Orleans inspired setting with a small, charming dining room that makes reservations essential. The menu draws praise for bold Creole and Cajun flavors, including shrimp and grits, jambalaya, gumbo, fried chicken, catfish, brisket and duck confit, plus beloved sides like hush puppies, mac and cheese, and grits. Brunch is repeatedly highlighted as exceptional, with surf and turf Benedict, Southern breakfast, French toast, and beignets among favorites, while desserts such as bread pudding and banana cheesecake are indulgent finales. Presentation, quality of ingredients, and vibrant seasonal flavors are common, alongside consistently attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like a special occasion. The vibe is described as intimate and romantic, ideal for date nights, yet suitable for family gatherings or friends nights out. A few critiques appear, including spicy levels or seasoning variances, occasional kitchen timing delays, and a reservation system that can be frictional, but overall the experience is considered outstanding and a top dining spot in the area with many looking forward to return visits.
Cleanliness was a serious concern. The table was sticky, the floor was dirty, & the washroom was not maintained properly. It's hard to enjoy a meal when basic hygiene standards don't seem to be respected.
I absolutely enjoyed every single meal at Bistro Nolah! First of all, I had no reservations & was assuming I could just show up & be seated as it might not be too busy on a Sunday night but to my surprise it was full! Regardless & irrespective of the fact that I was not expecting them to accommodate us, they were able to make it work! The service was great & the food was even better. Everything was so hot & fresh when it came out. We started with the Mac & cheese, fried chicken, jambalaya & gumbo. Everything was delicious, I found the gumbo a little strong on flavour for my preference but the fried chicken was decadent. Perfect amount of chicken to batter ratio, very fresh & delicious honey glaze to top it off. For mains, we went with the jerk shrimp grits & braised short ribs. Both were delicious! Lastly, for dessert we enjoyed the bread pudding which was also delicious! Overall I would go back over & over just for the amazing food & service. It was beautiful to experience a little bit of NOLA here in Montreal!
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Nourriture délicieuse & excellent service , c'était notre 2e visite!
La musique est trop forte à mon goût par contre.
On a hâte d'essayer le menu brunch la prochaine fois :)
One of my absolute top spots on the island. From the warm, impeccable service (special shoutout to Chris), to the well?stocked bar & spot?on cocktails, to-most importantly-the magic coming out of Chef Richard's kitchen, everything is a 10/10. Portions are generous, every dish hits exactly how you want it to, & I genuinely dream about the shrimp & grits. No notes.
*********Be warned. Went on Sunday for lunch, they only have brunch offered. No where on the website do I see it stating this. Went for food on their menu & was stuck with brunch/breakfast. Not impressed. Thank you for the response. But when I see a restaurant that is open from 10am to 14pm on a website, I would consider going at 12pm being lunch. So if you were to update your website to specifically say there is only brunch, there wouldn't be any mistakes.
'Nolah is a total showstopper! The interior is absolutely beautiful-elegant enough for a special occasion but with a warmth that makes you feel right at home.
We started with the Sausage Gumbo, & the rich, dark roux was perfectly authentic. If you're a fan of Shrimp & Grits, their Charleston-style version is a must-try; the mascarpone-infused grits are incredibly creamy. Masha loved her ribs, & my Buttermilk Fried Chicken had the perfect balance of tenderness & a heavy-duty crunch.
We finished with the Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce (an absolute essential) & some airy, powdered sugar-dusted Beignets. It was easily one of the best Creole meals we've had. Highly recommended!'
No complaints, we enjoyed everything we ordered! The server was very attentive & helped us with our order by recommending which dishes to take & stopped us from ordering too much! The cocktail I ordered was good (but forgot what it was called). Id definitely come back for a date night, or a girls night out here! It was such a nice & intimate place, not too loud & i loved that they also have weekly specials!
The best experience I have had at a restaurant in a long while. The staff were very knowledgeable & friendly, the food was incredible!! Hats off to Bistro Nolah !! Will definitely be back !
Nous sommes allé pour un souper tôt un samedi alors que nous étions dans le coin. Quelle belle découverte! Un service hors pair & chaleureux. Des plats - croquettes de poisson, un des meilleurs Mac'n Cheeze qu'il m'est été donné de manger depuis longtemps, côte de boeuf, brisket de boeuf, Mud Pie & mousse au choco crème chantilly - exquis, balancés & parfaitement apprêtés. Leur cote Google de 4.8 au moment ou j'écris ces lignes n'est pas le fruit du hasard. Chaudement recommandé!
Jai 3 mots pour décrire l'endroit
Simplement merveilleux
Je sais cest iuste 2 mots mais ca prouve a quel points ta besoin de peu de mots pour decrire la place car cest'Effin Good' to eat at Nolah's!!!!😍😍😍😍
1st time experience with my girlfriend & her husband. Was recommended by a co-worker & drove from the east end to try this spot.
WOW!!! EVERYTHING was on point! The blackened catfish, the fried chicken & the Creole shrimp plates were extraordinary. The grits are so good, creamy & rich with a mascarpone cheese.
I'm a critique when it comes to taste & quality. All 3 of us were in AWE. Aw wonderful experience for the taste buds.
We shared the bread pudding with the bourbon sauce. OMG
We will definitely be back for the terrasse in the summer 😊
No photos for food. We simply enjoyed the culinary experience !!
Troisième visite & toujours aussi satisfaite. Le repas était délicieux, le service impeccable du début à la fin. Le menu brunch sort de l'ordinaire...on est loin du 2 oeufs bacon. L'été, la terrasse est superbe; un portion couverte permet de manger à l'extérieur même en cas de pluie.
Simply delicious! From the entrées, to the mains, & finishing with the desserts you simply can't go wrong.
If I were to criticize anything it would be their chocolate torte (-0.5 star), not very chocolatey (sadly a complete letdown) when compared to the Mississippi mud cake which was devine!
Chris, our waiter was excellent!
I wanted to go back & called to make a reservation & was informed that they only do reservations online & it requires a credit card to do so. (-0.5 star)
2025-05-02
Went back & had another good meal. Chris was again our waiter & was great! Even my children enjoyed the food! The staff are friendly.
The only complaint with our meal would have been the fried chicken. It was super juicy, but not crispy at all.
Update
Went for another meal & it sadly did not live up to previous visits. Not sure we'll be going back.
