Le Jardin Nelson, housed in an historic building that dates back to 1812 in Montreal's Old Montreal, is known for its large, heated outdoor terrace. Le Jardin Nelson specializes in crepes, pizzas and salads but the crepes are the most popular. Enjoy live classical music during lunch and a jazz singer during the evenings on the terrace.
Jardin Nelson is praised for a magical courtyard setting in Old Montreal, with lush greenery, live jazz, and a welcoming outdoor terrace that stays comfortable with heaters, creating a relaxed and romantic atmosphere; the reviews repeatedly highlight the ambiance and musical performances as the highlight, while the food receives mixed mentions, with many dishes described as delicious and well presented, yet some visits noting variability in quality and value and occasional slow service in busy times; overall the combination of atmosphere, music, and attentive staff makes it a memorable spot that visitors often return to.
My bride & I enjoyed a few starters & drinks here today. The jazz singer/band was amazing as was our server Charlotte!
This is a must see place. Multiple places to dine in, outdoor front patio with lots to see, inside, & in the back patio which is where we were. Really cool vibe.
Cocktails were imaginative & delicious. Don't skip the beet salad!
Notre restaurant favori dans le Vieux-Montréal. La plus belle terrasse avec orchestre, même en pleine semaine, le midi. Le bonheur assuré. Une expérience à vivre à Montréal. Le service est toujours convivial & professionnel. Nous avons mangé le poke bol thon & la salade homard, c'était délicieux.
Apr 5, 2026
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Avant notre spectacle à la Place des arts, France & moi, on s'est gâtées pas à peu près Jardin Nelson. Vieux Montréal !
Tant au niveau des papilles gustatives que de retourner à un de mes restos préféré dans le Vieux Montréal ! Coup de foudre assuré autant pour l'ambiance de la terrasse intérieure que les coktails ainsi que la qualité des plats proposés. Tout était parfait, de mon Gimlet aux bleuets en passant par nos entrées de salade de betteraves aux framboises, les côtes levées au Wisky & sirop d'érable & nos repas principaux. La carte est tellement délicieuse que c'est difficile de choisir. Nos choix se sont arrêtés sur deux de leurs plats Signature, leur fameuse crêpe aux fruits de mer & le'Mac & Cheese' également aux fruits de mer. Il faut y revenir souvent pour tout goûter ! 😃 Je vous le recommande fortement! L'expérience est également agrémentée d'un petit groupe de musiqie Jazz.
Avant notre spectacle à la Place des arts, France & moi, on s'est gâtées pas à peu près Jardin Nelson. Vieux Montréal !
Tant au niveau des papilles gustatives que de retourner à un de mes restos préféré dans le Vieux Montréal ! Coup de foudre assuré autant pour l'ambiance de la terrasse intérieure que les coktails ainsi que la qualité des plats proposés. Tout était parfait, de mon Gimlet aux bleuets en passant par nos entrées de salade de betteraves aux framboises, les côtes levées au Wisky & sirop d'érable & nos repas principaux. La carte est tellement délicieuse que c'est difficile de choisir. Nos choix se sont arrêtés sur deux de leurs plats Signature, leur fameuse crêpe aux fruits de mer & le'Mac & Cheese' également aux fruits de mer. Il faut y revenir souvent pour tout goûter ! 😃 Je vous le recommande fortement! L'expérience est également agrémentée d'un petit groupe de musiqie Jazz.
Nice terrase with live jazz music to grab something to eat or drink.
Everything was alright, except for the quality of the salmon in the salmon avocado toast - it's clearly not good & the taste is not the best. Apart from that, the salad & its dressing was great.
I would like to come back & try other parts of the menu.
Delicious shrimp & seafood tostada to start.
Mains were duck confit with summer salad & shepherd's pie with duck: both were very good.
Beautiful ambiance & live music. Good service.
Extremely bad food. I'd love to see the chef try the so-called Caesar salad that has nothing to do with an actual Caesar, or the overcooked meat-stuffed crepes that are as dry as ash. This restaurant is clearly aimed at tourists & designed for one-time visits, with unjustifiably high prices.
May 25, 2025
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Really sweet place & Michele was awesome. I enjoyed the clam chowder & beet salad. My husband had the seafood crêpe & he said it was OK. He said he's done with crêpes.
Superbe restaurant, accueil chaleureux, plats délicieux & cadre magnifique Petit bémol pour les options végétariennes manquantes (un burger ou une poutine végé manquait à la carte en plus des salades proposées)
Terrific menu with a wide selection of salads, crepes & sandwiches. Extensive alcohol options. Nice outdoor seating area. Given the location in Old Montreal, the prices are a tad high, but well worth it. Food was fresh & beautifully prepared.
Sep 10, 2024
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One of the many restaurants overlooking Jaques Cartier Square directly in Montreal's Old Port. But with that comes the touristy rip off (overpriced food of ordinary quality & relatively small portions). Our shrimp Pizza had just a few shrimps. The beetroot salad we ordered was tiny. Service was OK nothing special.
Amazing atmosphere! Live jazz music by really talented gentleman. Service was fast & friendly. Food was delicious too. We got appetizers for the most part & we loved them. We got the tostada de mariscos, the shrimp on the appetizers menu (don't remember the name but they were a favorite) & the cartier salad. All 3 were to die for. Food was so good I didn't take a picture lol
Terrasse fleurie avec musiciens. Excellent service. Nous avons tous aimé nos plats. Nous fréquentons ce restaurant depuis des années. La salade de homard de l'été 2024 est incroyable, je vous la recommande!
The ambiance was nice! I sat outside. Now, the food was underwhelming & overpriced. I ate the lobster roll.(40$) It was salad or fries. I took the salad & I wish it had more garnish like; cranberries, apples, nuts, & seeds. For the lobster, it was bland. Maybe 2 lobster rolls with salad &/or a bit of fries for 40$ or cut the price a bit...
Superbe restaurant avec un menu varié. Ils ont une carte présentant les allergènes qui nous permet de choisir un plat : c'est la première fois que je vois ça dans un restaurant & c'est vraiment une idée rassurante. Voilà un restaurant qui prend les allergies au sérieux ! Il y a une bonne ambiance avec les musiciens. Le service est impeccable, de l'arrivée avec les hôtesses à la fin avec notre serveur. C'était notre troisième visite aujourd'hui & c'était parfait, comme les fois précédentes. La salade de saumon frais est excellente, j'ai adoré mon plat.
Jardin Nelson will always have a line of people waiting to get in during the summer months, but I can tell you the wait is worth it! This is a lovely restaurant set in a beautiful garden away from the craziness of Montreal's Old Town streets. It's literally a hidden oasis! Once you're given a menu, you'll find there is a plethora of options - they have a very impressive selection of crêpes (which I absolutely would recommend getting), excellent salads, very good pizzas, & that's really just scratching the surface! They have so many different items on the menu, it's crazy! Try a variety of different things, & don't be afraid to ask the waiters/waitresses what they would recommend. That's what we did, & it helped a lot! Service was very good, food came out in a reasonable manner, & despite it being in a very touristy part of Montreal, prices were not exorbitant. All in all, a very impressive restaurant we will always return to whenever we are visiting the city!
5 out of 5 stars
Jardin Nelson is a hidden gem in the old port. The food is absolutely delicious, & the atmosphere is cozy & inviting. We started our meal with the pizza charcutiere, which was loaded with toppings & had a perfectly crispy crust. For our main course, we had the lobster homade salad & the crepe florentine. The lobster salad was fresh & flavorful, & the crepe florentine was rich & decadent. The band was playing some very nice atmospheric songs, which added to the overall enjoyment of our meal. The service was also excellent, & our server was very attentive & friendly. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Jardin Nelson & would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious meal in a cozy & inviting atmosphere.
