Chez Delmo
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Chez Delmo
Fish & shellfish offerings in an elegant space with a late-night menu & weekend valet parking.
11:30 am - 3 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 3 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 3 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 3 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 3 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Info & Location
About us
It was in 1934 that Mr. Delisle and Mr. Morissette first opened Chez Delmo just up the street from where it is now. Back then it had 3 floors; a seafood restaurant on the main floor, a gaming house on the 2nd and brothel on the 3rd.
In 1964, Mr. Roland Périsset took over the operation and closed the 2 top floors.
Our menu has changed little over the past 80 years. Quality fish and seafood prepared and served in a traditional way. The house specialty is the Dover sole meunière. Our chefs take great pride in this dish, which used to be de-boned table-side, but now done just before serving. Our lobster bisque takes 2 days to create and the classic cream of tomato remains virtually unchanged for decades.
We have stayed true to cuisine classique, resisting the popular tide of nouvelle cuisine. Traditionally prepared quality seafood; unadorned and unembellished.
Over the years, Delmo has had its share of facelifts; the 18 bar-stools surrounding the granite bar are all that are left of the original 38. The iron sign outside and its original lighted tulips, were salvaged and still greet all our clients. The destruction of the original porcelain tile frieze that decorated the walls behind the bar prompted us to ask local muralist and celebrated artist, Carlito DalCeggio, to reproduce his version of the scenic garden party adorned with the verse from 18th English poet John Gay, “from wine what sudden friendship springs”.
Our Specialties
Fresh Fish, Mussels, Seafood & Shrimps,
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 70 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEXFine Dining / UpscaleGood For GroupsGreat selection of winesHappy HourOyster Bar / Raw BarParking AvailableResto-BarTakeout AvailableValet
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Chris
We try & have ourselves a giant seafood platter dinner once in a while. As we're planning on moving to Montreal in the future, we thought we'd start with Chez Delmo.
They humorously sat us at a two-top. We tried to warn them. We ordered. We were promptly reseated 😆
Everything looked, smelled, & tasted fantastic. From the gigantic shrimp to the extra oysters. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening. You've set the bar pretty high.View more
Eric
Everything is fresh & tastes good, but a bit overpriced due to its location.View more
Jeff
Great seafood restaurant! A bit pricey but top quality, fresh ingredients & generous portions. The greeting is fast & professional, the service is efficient & friendly. Overall a special place, a family owned restaurant, the interactions between the owners & their children are hilarious & makes the atmosphere very special. Arguably the best seafood restaurant in Montreal, certainly the oldest, just a 3 minute walk from the Notre Dame basilica in the Old Port. As you come in you are greeted by one of the owners through the bar section, where you can see the original stools & lamps from the 1930s. You get the feel of a classic neighborhood joint, full of regulars, very busy. The cocktails are generous (6 oz martinis). They have an outstanding seafood tower, very festive . The seafood pasta is outstanding. The Dover sole Meuniere is the house specialty, & it's the best i've had anywhere. Also we tried lobster ravioli, which was a highlight. The staff is super friendly & professional, & the owners are charming. Strongly recommend, overall a great value. Valet parking.View more
Tristan
Decent atmosphere & service was very good. Quite a pricey place to eat but food was overall very good, disappointed that the grilled octopus wasn't that flavourful & wasn't tender enough. Beef tartare had a nice spicier twist on a classic base of flavours which was a nice touch. Overall, enjoyed the food here but I expected a bit better.View more
Alan
Everything about this restaurant is amazing. The food is top tier, the service is friendly & professional, & the ambience is refined but relaxed.View more
Jimmy
Benoit & his team are friendly & amazing. The food is top drawer. A MUST EAT restaurant here in Montreal! Strongly recommended. Always a homerun!View more
Paul
Excellent service followed by amazing dishes. We celebrated our mother's birthday here & we all took full course meals, all delicious! An amazing selection of wine as well as great cocktails (yes we had both).
The pudding chomeur is something to try for dessert!
Great experience, thank you!View more
Anna
Amazing time with the team, very friendly & food was perfect ! Thanks, we'll be back for sure !View more
Austii
Amazing place. Love the atmospheres & this place is amazing, the owner & the owners son are amazing people with amazing hospitality. Thank you for the amazing time!View more
Lj
This place is made me feel like I was family. Service is was expectational. I will be back again when I visit Montreal!View more
Nick
Absolute amazing service & meal, owner was awesome as were the serves.View more
Marc
The place is very welcoming. The host is nice ! The food is fantastic. Much more better than average restaurants in Montreal. Recommended !View more
Philippe
Soirée TOP TOP TOP Merci Beaucoup & à la prochaineView more
Justin
My mother & I ate here last night & not only was this the highlight of our trip to Montreal, it became one of my favorite restaurants in just the two short hours we spent dining here. The owner, Benoit, has run the place for almost 15 years, & he & his children (both waiters/bartenders) were overwhelmingly hospitable. They shared family stories & the history of the restaurant throughout the meal, making our experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend sitting at the bar not only for a better view of the whole restaurant but also for the chance to talk & learn from Benoit (who will not pull his punches if you are American or don't finish your food 😂). The fish is also spectacular, & the combination of incredible food & atmosphere made this one of the most memorable dining experiences I've had in years.View more
Stephen
Great food, great service, & really great drinks. Really nice family owned restaurant. Highly recommend well worth the trip & money!View more
Brandi
Great ambiance, wonderful food. Came two nights in a row. Highly attentive & friendly staff.View more
William
My server William was very helpful in navigating the menu & was incredibly personable & charismatic. It was also a real pleasure meeting the owner of the restaurant. The food was delicious & the staff really made me feel at home. Loved the seafood pasta. Best gin Martini in Montreal. Will be sending people in the future.View more
Edward
It's rare to find a restaurant that truly delivers on every front-ambience, service, & most importantly, food-but this place absolutely nailed it. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt inviting, setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience.
We started with a selection of appetizers that impressed across the board. The grilled octopus had a wonderful smoky flavor, perfectly complemented by well-seasoned greens. The calamari was delightfully crispy & light, not greasy. We had the following soups: the tomato soup was rich & creamy with a beautifully balanced flavor, the lobster bisque was loaded with tender lobster chunks, & the clam chowder was indulgently creamy & brimming with fresh clam meat.
For our main courses, we tried the walleye, scallops, the Creole crab & lobster ravioli. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared & bursting with flavor. The ravioli was stuffed generously with real lobster meat & none of the usual tasteless filler (cheese). Every plate was a hit with our group.
Service was top-notch, & a big part of that was thanks to our server, William. He was friendly, attentive, & genuinely made our night better. If you're heading here, definitely ask for William's table-he's exactly the kind of server you hope for when dining out.
This restaurant has earned a spot at the top of my list, & I'll definitely be back when I'm in Montreal again.View more
David
One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. From the delicious cuisine, the incredible service & the cozy atmosphere, I would go back to Montreal from Pittsburgh solely to return to this incredible family run restaurant. Merci!!!View more