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Garde Manger

Old Montreal
4.7$$ & $$$
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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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on Google4.6 (1800+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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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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Nice atmosphere & cozy. Had oysters & shrimp & beef carpaccio for appetizers & artic char entree. All were excellent & highly recommend.

Jul 13, 2024
on Google
5.0

Have wanted to eat here for years.Food & servers were amazing!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Jul 5, 2024
on Google

I travel extensively for work & this is my upmost favourite restaurant. The best service, food & atmosphere by far!! The staff & food are absolutely incredible!! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience.

Jul 4, 2024
on Google

One word - Awesome! Sat at the bar. Fantastic food & staff. Loved the whole vibe. Great experience. Made a point of going back a second time before heading back to the US. Highly recommend.

Jun 16, 2024
on Google

Superb place, really enjoyed our time. Recommended to everyone. The staff is amazing, the food & wines choices are outstanding. My compliments to the chef!! I highly recommend to take the 4 course meal, it was truly an amazing experience.

Jun 9, 2024
on Google

This place offers 4 to 6 service meals, I highly recommend for a unique culinary experience!

Apr 27, 2024
on Google

We were visiting Montreal & booked at a different restaurant for dinner which was horrible & ended up leaving. We decided to try Garde Manger. They worked to get us a seat at the bar & Julianne greeted us with humour & a smile & kept us laughing all night. There were two other couples sitting at the bar & we had the most delightful time. The service, ambience, food & experience were exceptional!! Best meal we have ever had travelling & I highly recommend.

Feb 12, 2024
on Google

Jordan & Jessica were amazing, so much attention to detail & made a wonderful romantic evening for my husband & I. Chuck Hughes himself was even in the restaurant by chance that night. He visited our table & had a quick chat, we were both totally star struck. Highly recommend the Lobster Pogos featuring black caviar. So yummy. Great service, great music, great food, great ambiance. A wonderful night. 12/10.

Dec 27, 2023
on Google

Incredible service. Our servers were so fun! & the food was amazing. Highly recommend the tuna & agnolotti

Nov 4, 2023
on Google