Garde Manger

Diana

5.0

We arrived hungry for a chef's menu dinner ... & left happy. Great food, great service

Melissa

5.0

Toujours excellent, une bonne table de Montréal. Ambiance décontractée cozy, le service est très bon & les saveurs sont au rendez vous.

Chris

5.0

Signature Québécois-Canadiana dining @ 408 Garde Manger falls into the'must-experience' category - this is not your average'pantry chef' (translated)-themed restaurant, but a cool, nuanced, & intentionally-not-to-be-found seafood-focused eatery (despite the massive chandelier, open kitchen, & well-stocked bar top). An intimately designed but vivacious resto created by Chuck Hughes (known for defeating Iron Chef Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America, but his enduring accolades (Top Chef Canada, Chopped, Chuck & al Cuisine, to name a few) supersede that accomplishment), Garde Manger exudes Canadiana cottage time; imagery of canoes, backpacks, sandy firepits to cook up the day's fresh catch, married with eye-rolling innovative creations, from start to end. Presentation span wonderfully the spectrum, exemplified by delicately-prepared Turbot Crudo, laced with the freshest of herbs, all the way to roll-up-the-plaid-lumberjack-sleeves to slurp down briny freshly-shucked maritime oysters. Service for everyone. We were seated at the bar to indulge in our mid-level menu de dégustation - certainly sufficient for two. Our bar seating - while may not be for everyone - was on point; regular Bartender & Head Chef chat-ery, hustle-&-bustle for the eyes & ears, & attentive food & drink on display, all made for a vibrant, eclectic & fun experience. A pair of Amuse-Bouches started strong, with a quirky Homard Pogo topped with an incredibly generous porion of sturgeon caviar, followed by a contrastingly delicate, dill-infused Razor Clam, expertly prepped & served on shell. Observant wait-staff providing (almost too) efficient service & clearing - cadence for these experiences should be tempered, to allow for a fuller appreciation of the offerings, wouldn't you say? Thankfully, it did slow to a comfortable pace. The Seafood Platter did not disappoint. Maine lobster, Nordic shrimp, mussels, briny Oysters from NB, PEI, & Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, served up with a variety of house-prepared mignonettes & Chuck's own sauce piquante. Tres bien! Paired from this point a Kamptal Reisling, we savored Charred Octopus on a bed on seasoned baby potatoes, the aforementioned Turbot Crudo, & a dill Nordic Salad. We followed with their interpretation of surf & turf, exemplified by aromatic Hangar steak, alongside fresh yet savory scallops bedded on smashed potatoes. Merveilleux. Closing out with a serving of Nonino Prunella to pair with Profiteroles, & Crème Glacée breaded pudding. A degustation to remember; taste buds treated well with a marriage of flavors. Bières pour la cuisine! Hints- ample online pay-ahead-of-time parking next to GM. Bar seating: ask for the end bar seats. Mid-level Service can be filling, but not uncomfortably.

Christopher

5.0

Amazing restaurant, amazing service. Honestly one of the best meals I've ever had.

Helena

5.0

Nice atmosphere & cozy. Had oysters & shrimp & beef carpaccio for appetizers & artic char entree. All were excellent & highly recommend.

Olivier

5.0

Expérience tout simplement incroyable! Je vous conseil fortement le menu à partager. La cuisine, le service & l'ambiance tout était parfait. Je reviendrai assurément!

Mercedes

5.0

One of the best restaurants I have ever visited. The food, the service, & the atmosphere are unbeatable. Julian was incredible. Incredible conversation, incredible service, & amazing recommendations. The King Crab Brioche was absolutely phenomenal. The salmon main dish is to die for. We were surrounded by people who were regulars. We knew this was going to be a phenomenal spot once we sat down. This will be the first place I go every time I am in Montreal.

Kim

5.0

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

Emma

5.0

During a visit to Montreal, I had hoped to revisit Restaurant Le Diplomate, but upon learning of its closure, we opted for Garde Manger on a friend's recommendation. We tried the chef's menu, & each dish was a flavorful treat for my palate. The service was warm, helpful, & courteous. The fun playlist added to the lively atmosphere. The oysters were irresistible, perhaps the best I've ever had! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Lors d'une visite à Montréal, j'avais espéré retourner au Restaurant Le Diplomate, mais en apprenant sa fermeture, nous avons opté pour Garde Manger sur recommandation d'un ami. Nous avons essayé le menu du chef, & chaque plat était un véritable délice pour les papilles. Le service était chaleureux, serviable & courtois. La musique était très agréable & l'ambiance générale excellente. Les huîtres étaient irrésistibles, peut-être les meilleures que j'ai jamais goûtées !

Jake

5.0

Not to be dramatic, but this truthfully was the best meal/ experience we've ever had. We got a short notice reservation at the bar @ 9:15pm. From the moment we walked in, until the moment we left, the service was 10/10. Our wine glasses or water cups were never empty. We opted in for the 4 course "chefs menu", & had a 2 different wine pairing recommendations. Everything was great - from the seafood platter, to the gnocchi with scallops, duck, beans with smoked tuna belly, carpaccio. We also got a cute little sparkler in our dessert dishes since we weee celebrating our engagement. Thank you Garde Manger team for the incredible evening!