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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
5★
76%
4★
14%
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5%
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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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Très belle cuisine! Produits frais & de qualité. Le cadre est sobre & feutré, idéal pour une tête à tête. La clientèle est plutôt homogène, l'emplacement impeccable (surtout avant un spectacle à la Place des Arts), & l'accessibilité en transport en commun, imbattable. Une adresse à recommander!

Jul 22, 2024
on Google

I have nothing to add to all of the glowing reviews. The food was superb in flavor & imaginative in recipe. Everything was excellent. The wine list was original. The service was attentive & professional. There is nothing in need of improvement. I would travel to eat here again. 5/5.

Jul 16, 2024
on Google

We had a wonderful trip to Mont Tremblant & Montreal, with memorable dining each night. Cadet was the best! Exceptional food, friendly & helpful service. Do not miss the Calamari or the Fried Sea Bass!

Jul 11, 2024
on Google

One of my best dining experiences in Montreal. The unassuming exterior gives way to a classy dining room where you can see some of the kitchen at work. The menu is all about sharing & has both smaller plates & larger items. Standout dishes among a dinner that was made up of all winners were the oyster mushrooms, tomato & burrata salad, & duck. The duck includes foie gras & is counterbalanced with a selection of veg & pear that is quite unique. One small plate per person & a larger one between two will satisfy the not so hungry & keep space for dessert.

Jul 7, 2024
on Google

Cadet is a perfect restaurant to stop in at before/after a show near Cartier des Spectacles. Great wine selections. Fresh menu. Always a full & vibrant dining room. The waitress was a little distracted & didn't really give us the time of day which was a bummer considering this is a pretty elevated restaurant. But everything else was so good, I'd come back anytime! That focaccia w. piri piri sauce. YUM. Also the seafood section is all really really good.

Jul 6, 2024
on Google

Plats à partager, deux plats par personne est suffisant. Restaurant gastronomique. Les plats sont originaux. Bel acceuil, le service a été bien, sauf à la fin, car de nouveaux clients arrivaient. Nous avons donc pas pris de dessert. La serveuse était vraiment gentille. Nous avons adoré nos plats & nous allons surement retourner à ce restaurant.

Jul 6, 2024
on Google
Pasaul
1 Review
5.0

Service impécable, ambience décontracté mais festive (excellente sélection musicale) Nourriture savoureuse & menu créatif. Coups de coeur pour les Gnocchi Ricotta, l'entrée de Burrata & l'accord dessert & vincocktails, le crémeux au citron yuzu est délectable! Highly recommended.

Jul 4, 2024

We enjoyed our tapas plates here with the advice of our wonderful server. She advised us to order 4-5 plates between the two of us & when we ordered the whole sea bass (delicious!) she said 4 would be plenty. Left leaving very satisfied & had a short walk to Jazz Fest stages from there.

Jul 4, 2024
on Google

Un de mes endroits préférés quand vient le tempsde combiner bon vin & bonne bouffe

Jul 2, 2024
on Google
5.0

Small plates to share that were not too small. Everything we had was wonderful. We sat at the bar in a late seating. We selected the beef tartare & the scallops, which also turned out to be raw, as well as oyster mushrooms, asparagus (wrapped in ham), & ricotta gnocchi. All were outstanding. Our waiter suggested an order of presentation that turned out to be perfect, as well as wine parings.

Jul 2, 2024
on Google