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Garde Manger

Old Montreal
4.7$$ & $$$
OPEN5 pm - 10:30 pm
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Garde Manger Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
Seafood/FishMediterraneanPoutineFine Dining / Upscale
The Garde Manger is a culinary gem which opened in June 2006 and has became a great choice for foodies who want a trendy cuisine.

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Reviews for Garde Manger

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Review Summary

Overall, reviews describe Garde Manger as a standout Montreal seafood and fine dining experience with a warm, inviting atmosphere, superb service, and inventive, beautifully presented dishes, especially the seafood offerings and tasting menus. The dining room is praised for its energy and hospitality, with many noting thoughtful wine pairings and attentive staff that make guests feel welcomed and well cared for. While most visits are glowing, a few reviewers report inconsistent experiences such as slower service, dishes arriving lukewarm or overly salty, and perceived value questions at higher price points, including crowded spaces and occasional noise. Despite these caveats, Garde Manger is widely regarded as a top destination in Old Montreal for seafood and creative cuisine, with many readers calling it a must visit and a memorable, celebratory dining experience.
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We had a great experience here while visiting Montreal. It is a bit of a hole in the wall. There is no signage for the restaurant, you just have to know which door to go into based upon the street number. We were sat right on time & started with cocktails. The Smash cocktail was great! We decided to order the Chef's Menu ($100 per person). There are different levels to the Chef's Menu, with this being the lowest option, meaning you get the least customization with it. We were open to trying anything so this was fine with us. The first course was a seafood platter, the waiter brought out the food & explained every single item on the platter & the recommended way to eat it. It was delicious! The second course included a wonderful vinaigrette salad, a tartare, & some sort of incredibly delicious cod bites (they were amazing). The third course was duck in a beet roux, roasted carrots, scallions & artichoke. All wonderful. Finally, for the final course, we were brought two desserts. A lemon sponge cake with a crunch meringue & another creamy creation with a chocolate center that was delectable. Throughout the experience, our waters were constantly filled & plates & silverware exchanged for each course. Wonderful experience.

Apr 4, 2024
on Google

Great experience. We did the Chef's Selection, 4 Courses & it was fantastic. Wonderful way to spend my 30th Birthday.

Dec 1, 2023
on Google
5.0

We were able to get a last minute reservation here during our stay in Montreal & had the best meal we have ever experienced. My husband & I ordered the middle tier tasting menu & each course came out with multiple shared tastings that were beautifully plated & so delicious. The chef chose each course so we had no idea what we would be served & we loved this element of surprise. The seafood platter, lamb, squash, trout, beef carpaccio...omg, everything was perfect! Our server & all of the staff we interacted with were lovely. Wish we lived closer because I would be coming here all of the time! Cheers!

Nov 5, 2023
on Google

Ordered the mid range Chef's Menu & it was phenominal. Service was fantastic but the food was even better. Higly recommend putting your experience in the Chef's hands.

Sep 27, 2023
on Google