Monday

11:45 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tuesday

11:45 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Wednesday

11:45 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Thursday

11:45 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Friday

11:45 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 10 pm

Saturday

5:30 pm - 10 pm

Sunday

Closed Today

About

Ferreira Café delivers an authentic exploration of Portuguese coastal traditions through a meticulous focus on fresh seafood and imported Mediterranean ingredients. The menu centers on expertly prepared salt cod, succulent grilled octopus, and daily catches finished with high-quality olive oil and sea salt. Each dish emphasizes the natural integrity of the raw components, reflecting the rugged and vibrant culinary landscape of the Iberian Peninsula. The atmosphere combines minimalist aesthetic choices with warm lighting to highlight the bustling activity of the kitchen and the bar. Patrons interact with a selection of regional vintages that complement the salinity and brightness found throughout the oceanic flavor profiles. Every plate serves as a direct representation of traditional preparation methods modernized for a contemporary culinary environment while maintaining respect for deep-rooted heritage.

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*as of 2026-07-15

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Ferreira Café is widely regarded as a premier destination in Montreal for authentic Portuguese seafood, consistently praised for its fresh, high-quality ingredients and sophisticated atmosphere. Many patrons highlight signature dishes like the blackened cod, crispy octopus, and various seafood risottos, often noting that the food is beautifully prepared and full of flavor. While the service is frequently described as attentive, professional, and efficient, creating an energetic and upscale dining experience, some guests have expressed concerns regarding inconsistent portion sizes, high pricing, and occasional issues with food temperature or service pacing during busy periods. Despite mixed feedback on extra charges and the noise level in the dining room, the majority of visitors find the restaurant to be an excellent choice for special occasions or business meals, frequently recommending it for its culinary mastery and vibrant, chic setting.

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Keven

5.0

My fiancee & I visited this restaurant this evening & it was a solid 10 Stars. NOT 5 but 10 stars 👌. We had a couple of special requests due to underlying health challenges & the restaurant followed our requests without question, without hesitation. We were respectful & made those special requests in advance of our reservation so as to not create a possible problem if making them as we ordered our meal. We had Stuffed & Roasted Cornish Game Hen, oven roasted fingerling potatoes & glazed carrots in a nice brown sauce. The flavors were outstanding, the hen perfectly cooked & the stuffing moist & tender. A meal you could see your great grandmother making for Christmas way back in the day. Special thanks to Chef Natalia Machado & to Claudia for their outstanding help & hard work. Rhonda & I appreciated everything more than you know. 2 thumbs WAY WAY UP 👍 👍

Aug 1, 2024

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Javier

5.0

Great food & great service. Very patron oriented.

Aug 1, 2024

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Elise

5.0

Highly recommend reservation. One of the best Portuguese seafood restaurants. Every dish was cooked to perfection, wished I could have tried every dish on the menu.

Jul 31, 2024

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Jason

5.0

Incredible dinner! Great food, service, & atmosphere!

Jul 30, 2024

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Cath

5.0

Excellent restaurant! Belle terrasse, nourriture incroyable & portions généreuses ! Note spéciale à notre serveuse qui nous a offert un super service ! Tout était parfait !

Jul 30, 2024

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Luc

5.0

Excellent,

Jul 30, 2024

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Carlos

5.0

Best portuguese in town

Jul 28, 2024

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Paul

5.0

Just an update as I frequent Ferreira whenever I can. I was having some important friends visiting Montreal from the US & I wanted to make a strong impression (5 adults 3 children). Ferreira never disappoints. From the amazing attentive service, seafood tower, to the Tomahawk steaks - OUTSTANDING. We've always had an amazing experience here & is in my opinion one of the top tables in all of Montreal, dare I saw North Ameica (& I travel A LOT). Wine selection from the sommelier was perfect & helped us select a wide variety of wines from Portugal. Fantastic experience for the money. Worth every dollar. Love love love Ferreira. Keep up the great work.

Jul 27, 2024

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Dao

5.0

Excellent restaurant downtown Montreal

Jul 25, 2024

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Stephane

5.0

Enfin sur la fameuse terrasse du Ferreira. ;) service excellent. Notre serveuse est gentille & très serviable. Très bon conseil pour le vin. L'entrée Aubergine burrata est notre coup de coeur. Suivi de très proche par l'entrée de tomates. L'atmosphère est digne de Le rue Peel & de son côté Jet set. Très accueillant nous avons eu 4 places sur la terrasse sans aucune réservation. Une place iconique à visiter à Montréal. En espérant que le service d'incendie de Mtl nous laisse terminer notre lunch ;)

Jul 16, 2024

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