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Cadet

Warm venue for creative shared plates including seafood & meat, with an open kitchen & wine bar.
Quartier des Spectacles
4.6$$ & $$$
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Cadet Quartier des Spectacles, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BistroSeafood/FishGrillTartareGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesOyster Bar / Raw BarWine Bar
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About

Cadet delivers a refined culinary experience centered on meticulously prepared seafood and expertly seared meats. Small plates emphasize fresh, seasonal produce alongside high-quality proteins, reflecting a commitment to balance and technical precision. The open, industrial atmosphere prioritizes efficiency and functional design, catering to patrons who value direct access to bold, ingredient-focused cooking. Each dish undergoes rigorous preparation to highlight natural textures and clean flavor profiles, ensuring consistent delivery of quality across the entire selection. The menu structure encourages shared consumption, providing a diverse range of textures and temperature contrasts within every service. By emphasizing subtle seasoning and controlled heat, the kitchen maintains a sharp focus on the intrinsic character of every element presented on the plate. This approach creates a cohesive, streamlined experience for all visitors seeking substantial, expertly executed fare.
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Reviews for Cadet

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (1700+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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Review Summary

Cadet offers a highly regarded dining experience in Montreal, centered around a creative, shareable tapas-style menu that features sophisticated, well-executed French-inspired cuisine. Many diners praise the flavorful and thoughtful dishes, particularly the black cod, focaccia, and various vegetable preparations, noting that the restaurant maintains consistent quality and a vibrant, modern atmosphere. While the service is frequently described as warm, attentive, and professional, some visitors have encountered inconsistencies regarding pacing, noise levels, and portion sizes. The restaurant is widely considered an excellent choice for dates, celebrations, and pre-show dinners, though guests are encouraged to plan ahead with reservations due to its popularity.
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Incontournable près de la Place des Arts.
Une expérience exceptionnelle du début à la fin. Service chaleureux, ultra professionnel. Les conseils pour le vin sont d'une justesse remarquable. Cuisine délicieuse, ambiance élégante & détendue. Cadet est une adresse qu'on recommande les yeux fermés. Un vrai coup de coeur à Montréal.

Jul 29, 2025
on Google

Nice restaurant downtown & we sat at the high table for 6 which was comfy. The food was a bit spicy which I was not expecting & very little portions. Not very many kid friendly plates due to the spice level.

Jul 28, 2025
on Google
5.0

Very good experience in busy restaurant with excellent food & great service. Difficult to choose from many options, so we picked almost all starters & fish courses. We loved the fried see bass; the middle size is large enough as a main for 2/3 persons.

Jul 26, 2025
on Google

Fantastic place to be when in Montreal. Our server went out of her way to accommodate even the simplest request. Service was impeccable & always smiling. The food was out of this world. Thoughtful, simple & elegant.

Jul 23, 2025
on Google

This place is A+, kind of like a French version of Tapas. Everything we ordered was ridiculously good (leeks, scallops, Hamachi, calamari & a jerk-style half Cornish hen). I'm not really a foodie guy, but this place was insane - completely exceeded expectations.

Jul 20, 2025
on Google

The service was great, but the food was subpar. The oyster was not fresh, the beef tartare barely had any beef (it was mostly a mix of vegetables), & lobster was a bit too fishy. Wouldn't recommend the food here, but the drink selection is great.

Jul 11, 2025
on Google

Great dinner! Portions are small, but the dishes were all amazing! The leek dish was very unique & I enjoyed it thoroughly!

Jul 5, 2025
on Google

The restaurant offers creative dishes with something for everyone - a real highlight! Make sure to try the focaccia, it's an absolute must. One small tip: the dining room is heavily air-conditioned, so bringing a jacket is highly recommended.

Jul 4, 2025
on Google

Quelle expérience!

Ma copine & moi avons réservé quelques minutes avant de nous y rendre. Il y avait de la place au bar, où notre serveur/barman Lucas (dsl si c'est pas la bonne épellation) nous a servi avec humour & entregent. Il était présent pour répondre à nos questions mais nous laissait tout l'espace pour discuter entre nous. Un bel équilibre.

La nourriture était excellente. Nous avons pris la burrata, les brocolis, les calmars & la morue charbonnière. Points bonis pour les calmars, dont j'ai dégusté la sauce à la cuillère tellement elle était bonne!
Lucas nous a très bien conseillé pour les vins & m'a fait un cocktail de son cru avec le Calvados (la grosse bouteille me faisait de l'oeil) après m'avoir demandé ma palette de goût.

Tout était parfait! Merci pour la belle soirée!

Jul 2, 2025
on Google

The food is superior! Definitely one of the best French restaurants in Montreal.

- Fried sea bass: the fish is fried but not oily with a very special taste. The vegetables in the dish is also very tasty. The sauce is nice & creative

- Black cod: nice & soft texture with great sauce

- Beef striploin: this is medium rare but somehow I felt that it's not tender enough

- Eggplant: newly added to the menu. Very special taste with some minced plum (fried)

- Oyster mushroom: always a fan of mushroom. & this combines with vegs & slices of pears to bring out the fresh flavor

- Beef tartare: fresh beef & well cooked mushroom

Not much to complain here. Just one note that the main courses come to the table really slow. After we finished the appetizers, it took them about half an hour to bring the main courses, which is a bit disappointing. Nonetheless it's a great experience & I will definitely revisit this place.

Jul 1, 2025
on Google