Bistro Nolah

Dina

5.0

Exceptional brunch, praline bacon out of this world, fried chicken to salivate for, my personal faves cornbread & french toast!!!!

Duta

4.0

Food & service are amazing. You gotta try the blackened catfish, it's spicy but very delicious. We also tried the fried chicken & the shrimp, both were great. The only thing is the place is quite small, so it feels squeezed when dining in. I would go back though.

Brooks

5.0

I finally made it here after years of wanting to try this place out. Fun menu, great wine list, warm & welcoming service & a stellar playlist. The menu was a mix of the chef's takes on New Orleans creole classics & some all around fun & innovative offerings. It's a great place to go for a gourmet night out. I wouldn't go here for authentic New Orleans cuisine, but aside from Popeyes red beans & rice, that's better homemade anyway. My favorites were the charbroiled oysters & the beignets. On a return trip I'd be curious to try the fried chicken, bread pudding, & the Sazerac.

Paul

5.0

Great food, service & ambiance. Some of the best fried chicken I have ever had. Shrimp Creole had moderate spice & was packed with flavour. The brisket was delicious, very nice sized portion. The service was great. Our waiter went through the menu with us since it was our first time. Good music, I recognized a lot of NOLA favourites like Dr John & Trombone Shorty.

Ray

5.0

We had shrimp etouffee & tuna steak, ordered the hush puppies, mac&cheese & fried chicken for the kids. Everything was great & flavourful, will definitely come again.

Lachlan

5.0

As a die hard fan of creole food this place was amazing. The food was so good. The fried chicken was light crispy & full of flavour & the gumbo & smoked brisket were packed with rich & on point flavours. The service was outstanding our server was attentive & very knowledgeable & looked after us. If you love southern inspired food great service & ambiance I highly recommend going. We will be back

Jessica

5.0

AMAZING food & service. Our server Chris was great. He recommended some signiture dishes... Definitely go for the fried chicken, gumbo, & anything with grits 😋😋😋

Anna-Lisa

5.0

Bistro Nolah is a New Orleans delight! From mouthwatering fried chicken to the flavorful jambalaya, every dish screams authenticity. The charming ambiance, complete with jazz music, transports you to the heart of Louisiana. What truly made our visit exceptional was Chris, our waiter, who provided the best service we've ever experienced. A must-visit for an authentic taste of New Orleans with impeccable service.

Lauren

5.0

Our dining experience in Montreal has been somewhat disappointing recently, with restaurants charging very high prices for sub-par quality. I'm absolutely happy to pay for good quality food, & I understand the difficulties restaurants are facing post-pandemic. That being said, we went to Bistro Nolah tonight & were blown away by how wonderful everything was. Ambiance was lovely, really loved how cozy the restaurant is, the jazz music & the decor. Tables are spaced well enough apart & music is a good volume so that you don't have to yell over any noise. My partner & I definitely plan to come back for another date night. The service was great. I almost wished they came less frequently to our table, but we arrived at 5 pm when it was initially less busy. Still, it was not overbearing by any means. We were given plenty of time to relax after getting our check without us needing to search for our waiter to pay. & our waiter clearly knew the menu really well - we really appreciated his input when we were choosing our meals. Finally, the food & drinks were fantastic. I had a Dark & Stormy which was double the size of a cocktail I'd get in the city. Great value, well made. Nothing special on the cocktail menu front, but still very much enjoyed my drink. Started out with some nice warm bread rolls with some very addictive smoky/sweet butter. We shared the sausage gumbo appetizer. Really tasty & notably the texture of the rice in the gumbo was perfect, but can't speak to how it compares to gumbo from Louisiana. Not particularly spicy, as someone who eats a lot of spicy food, contrary to what some reviewers have said, but flavorful. I would recommend trying it, but will skip it next time & try out the fried chicken or mac & cheese, as a matter of personal preference. We shared the brisket & creole shrimp mains. Brisket was phenomenal, especially the barbecue sauce. Love oyster mushrooms, but could take or leave the ones on top of the brisket. Felt like they could use a better sautée & that they didn't mesh that well with the dish. Mashed potatoes were also delicious. That said, it was my favorite dish we ate, as well as my partner's, but was very closely followed by the creole shrimp. If you don't like heat of any kind, the creole shrimp might not be for you. We love spicy. The shrimp was cooked perfectly & the flavor was fantastic. The tomato sauce was also incredible & had the perfect amount of heat. The side of jambalaya & veggies were good too, but not the star of the show. To be fair, I was incredibly full & saved them for last - a testament to the nice portion size for what we paid & my mistake of eating a pain au chocolat an hour & a half before dinner. For me, what makes a restaurant stand out is attention to detail, & Bistro Nolah does not disappoint in that regard. I can't wait to come back & try some dessert next time! If you're like us & live nowhere near the West Island, I hope this convinces you to make the trip. My only regret is not coming here sooner.

Kimberley

5.0

Long overdue post. The food was delicious.the fried chicken & crab cakes were amazing. The blackened fish was tasty, a little on the salty side but mouth watering & the dessert was decadent. A must if you’re looking for authentic New Orleans cuisine in Montreal.