Garde Manger
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Garde Manger
Opens Today at 5 pm
| Monday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
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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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bar(35) seafood(35) dessert(29) tasting menu(28) recommend(28) chef(24) cocktail(23) dishes(22) attentive(19)Page 1 of 12 - 224 Reviews
Pascal
Fantastic experience! The music, atmosphere & service was awesome.
We were celebrating our anniversary & took seats at the bar, had a blast chatting with the bartender. The food was phenomenal. The Snow Crab is an absolute must try! Get your wallet out cause it'll be an expensive night but totally worth it. 💯View more
Ma
Came here looking for the scallops when the friendly host David told me they were out & I was so disappointed. Then the awesome bar chef Ema came to my rescue! I told her to order me a seafood dish & I got the québécois swordfish which totally blew me away! As a snobbish New Yorker, Mon Latin goer this little place stole my heart. I don't eat meat, but I said this bacon tasted good. Spoiler, it was not bacon!!! It was swordfish belly smoked to perfection! The whole dish had crunchiness & delicious caramelized root vegetables. Ema also made me a super yummy mocktail, which was not too sweet. I'll definitely came back & bring my family in here as well. I had the mushroom side as my appetizer & that did not disappoint either. Thank you. Merci beaucoupView more
Ian
What was, isn't anymore
I had high expectations for this restaurant which features the'famous' chef Chuck Hughes. Unfortunately it didn't deliver on any account, most importantly the food. The 45 minute wait for the $58 plate of'fresh' coho salmon from BC with fava beans & caviar butter was served lukewarm & worse, was tough & didn't taste fresh at all. I should know as I am from BC & can cook a tender melt in your mouth salmon every time. This was a huge disappointment- upon returning the dish I received alot of apologies but really shame on this kitchen for not getting this right. The Chinese style grilled octopus also failed to deliver- tough & rubbery $38
My friend had the Hanger steak & found it to be'ok' a second appetizer: cauliflower mushrooms was actually pretty decent but by the time it arrived as a replacement for the salmon, I had lost my appetite
All in all the service was on the friendly side of ok, but I would have preferred a more mature & professional service. The whole experience really didn't justify the $250 tab for two & the reaction to my feedback was defensive & unsatisfying- this place had its glory days & I would say they are definitely over - food wise
Ambience is nice for a date but there are plenty places in Old Montreal I would choose next timeView more
Ben
Exceptional food & service! The portions were generous, especially for fine dining, & the multi-course meal was beautifully balanced. Every dish was full of flavour & thoughtfully presented. The cocktails were top-notch-creative, well-crafted, & delicious. A truly memorable dining experience!View more
JA
Superb. We returned again on our second trip to Montreal. Every dish was a revelation. We live in NYC & it was worth the trip just to eat here. The scallop crudo & the snow crab appetizers were incredible. The vegetable side dishes were delicious. They deserve Michelin stars.View more
Mark
Dès notre arrivée, nous avons été accueillis avec chaleur & professionnalisme. Le restaurant offre une ambiance à la fois élégante & décontractée.
Emma a été attentive sans être envahissante, toujours présente au bon moment, avec le sourire. Elle a su cerner nos goûts en quelques échanges & nous orienter vers des choix qui se sont révélés parfaits du début à la fin.
Le repas en soi était exceptionnel, chaque assiette était un équilibre de textures & de saveurs, joliment présentée.
Nous reviendrons, c'est certain.View more
Kailla
We sat at the bar & had an incredible & memorable dining experience from start to finish. The space has a charming & welcoming feel that immediately puts you at ease. The menu is thoughtful & well-executed. The duck, in particular, was outstanding - complemented by the beets & bigarade sauce. Our server & bartender, Jihan, was attentive & personable, striking the perfect balance of care & professionalism. You can feel the intention behind every detail. So glad we came across this gem of a restaurant during our visit to Montreal!View more
Martin
Wow - what a great find. Everything was fantastic & unique too. Highly recommended!View more
Cam
The most fulfilling tasting menu I have ever had!
F1 special tasting menu almost 10 dishes, 1 of which is an entire seafood platter!
Hot towels, never had that before, the service was outstanding!
All the staff were superb!
Can't wait to see what they come up with next.View more
Helen
Had to wait over an hour for our food to arrive even though it was a quiet evening & the waiter said it would be under an hour wait. Appetizers arrived together with entrees even though we requested some appetizers to be delivered earlier to share. Waiter was rude to us when we brought this to his attention. There are many other excellent restaurants to visit in Montreal.View more
Steve
Première fois au garde manger. J'avais des attentes très élevées. L'expérience a été de loin supérieur à mes attentes. Tout était parfait, service (Taylor,Loris & la barmaid) a été impeccable. Les recommandations de vin en fonction des plats, on point! Bravo au chef qui ont sorti des plats d'une qualité incontournable!! C'est un luxe qui doit se vivre au moins une fois dans sa vie. Chapeau à l'équipe & au restaurant, on y retournera assurément!!View more
Jay
Super restaurant, autant pour ces produits de la mer que de la terreView more
Nadia
Short version: We paid $800 (tax & tip inc.) for a dinner for two & left hungry - got Domino's pizza after. Was it tasty? Yes. But miniature portions at a very steep price. Lovely staff & nice menu but portions too small.
Long version:
It was my birthday dinner, & I had heard many great things about this place. I also love Chuck Hughes' sundried tomato chili oil, so I was really excited to try his restaurant. My boyfriend & I reserved for dinner, & when we made the reservation, the option was a tasting menu, so we opted for that at the moment of the reservation. When we arrived, the waitress explained to us that there are multiple'tiers' to the tasting menu, going from tier 1 to tier 4, & she hyped it up so much & specified that for tier 4, you'have to be hungry'. We were starving & very excited to eat, so we opted for tier 4. It was priced at 275$ per person, so we were ready to feast.
The plates started coming, & they were very, very tasty. However, we started worrying about the portion sizes as the dinner went by, because we were realizing that the courses were coming & going & we were just having enough for one bite or two. Unfortunately, as we feared, we finished the night & could have easily eaten 3 times the amount of food that was served to us.
Highlights:
- Delicious cocktails. I really enjoyed the cocktails. The mixologist was really great because all the flavours paired perfectly.
- The waiters were kind & attentive. My glass of water was always refilled.
- The food was delicious.
Cons:
- Portions were very small. We were still hungry at the end of all that tier 4 multi-course meal.
- Extremely loud restaurant (did not bother me but pointing it out in case people are looking for quiet)
- The price we paid did not justify the food quantity, as we then went on to get pizza takeout.
Overall, I would love this restaurant if the portions were bigger. I would go back because the taste was great, but I would not get the tasting menu because it's too expensive for simply too little food. I don't know what the price is per item but the gnocchi was delicious. I would have wanted an entire plate of it. So, be mindful & eat beforehand, or bring snacks for after if you go because you might still be hungry.
Honourable mention to the staff who were all super kind & attentive. My birthday was nice.View more
Matthew
Really strong program. Very attentive service. Recommend the tasting.
Push, push, push.View more
Pasqualino
The food is definitely always a1 but if you wanna have an experience like no other ask for Claudio to serve you!View more
Candace
This was probably one of the best meals I have ever had....well worth every penny!!!!!View more
Z
I didn't have a reservation & was lucky enough to be seated in the back area. Ordered 2nd tier chef tasting menu & a couple of drinks. One of the best restaurant experiences of my life.
Wes, Taylor, & the rest of the back area were incredible. Thanks for making this a highlight of my trip.View more
Francis
The food was outstanding, but what truly stood out for me was the service. It's rare for service to catch your attention like this, but the team here is exceptional. Their hustle is evident, & the attention to detail is impeccable-every little thing is taken care of with care & energy.
Oh & again, the food was amazing. We ordered the chef selection / tasting menu & it was amazing. The seafood, the beef & the sweet at the end - all A+.
Thank you for an amazing evening-can't wait to come back & dine at Garde Manger again soon!View more
Alicia
This was my third time going. The restaurant has a tavern vibe to it, but the chef's menu always blows me away. At $125 per person, you get a seafood platter, multiple apps, multiple mains, & a dessert per person. We did the second tier at $175 adding on the amuse bouche starters. The service is great, the cocktails are fun, & they're great at accommodating dietary restrictions.View more