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.
Reviews describe Jardin Nelson as a picturesque Old Montreal spot with a lush courtyard and a lively terrace, where live jazz and a warm, relaxed vibe elevate meals. The setting is repeatedly praised for its greenery and ambience, with heaters making outdoor dining comfortable even as crowds gather. Service is typically described as attentive and friendly, though some guests note slower pacing during busy times and occasional inconsistencies. Dishes receive mixed verdicts, with many praising seafood, duck, crepes, and cocktails, while a few meals feel overpriced or underwhelming. Overall the standout draw is the ambiance and musical atmosphere, with many recommending a visit to enjoy the vibe and come back to explore more of the menu.
This is such a lovely restaurant with live music in the old port. It is always very busy, so I would recommend planning your time accordingly if you have plans afterwards. I chose the beef tartare & my friend chose the ribs which was quite flavorful. We also had the litchi sangria which was very refreshing!
Gotta go here for a nice boozy brunch! There is always fun jazzy music playing & the Sangria is incredible (recommend both the watermelon & the lychee)
Très belle expérience pour notre 1er jour à Montréal ! La terrasse est bien agréable, les musiciens en live aussi, les plats sont copieux & bien cuisinés. La service est très professionnel : nous tenons d'ailleurs à présenter toutes nos excuses à Jennifer notre serveuse qui a été très gentille & bienveillante avec nous mais nous n'avions pas connaissance de la règle canadienne pour les pourboires : vraiment désolés ! Nous recommandons !
We went in as a group of 5ppl. We were 5 ladies. We knew that we would have to wait a while however we waited at least up to an hour or more for our seats. When everyone who was standing in front of us got there seats we still had to wait an extra 30mins until I asked the hostess how much longer we were going to have to wait. After 2min another hostess said she found a table for us on the terrace & that she was going to prepare the table for us . As she left the hostess that I was talking to seated us in the worst seating & placed the group behind us on the terrasse. Pretty unreasonable as we waited much longer than all the ppl ahead of us. Mind you we saw multiple groups of 5 leaving & also going in ahead of us. Our waitress was great. I had the American Pizza & it was delicious with the special sangria which was a delight. The Jazz music was certainly the right touch for the atmosphere. I would recommend anyone go there, I understand the popularity of this restaurant & the wait time but I don't think the hostesses treated us reasonably this time.
Excellent service. The waitress Karoline was a delight. Superb location with nice view from the front porch. The food was delicious, particularly crepes. We had very enjoyable experience.
Met family there as it was recommended by them for lunch. Felt like a taste of Paris (yes, I've been there) in a French city. Salmon Poke was fresh & flavourful. Two of us had the Crepes Nelson & lastly the pepperoni pizza. All delicious
Nous avons passé un agréable moment au Jardin Nelson. Petit concert de jazz. Serveuse très agréable. Prix assez excessifs sur la nourriture mais je dois reconnaître que nos plats étaient bons : lasagnes saumon, tartare de boeuf.
Jul 18, 2024
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Arrived around 5 on a weeknight & were seated in the garden with no wait. Food was solid. Crepes were heartier than what you might find in a traditional crepe joint. We were satisfied with our choices of smoked meat & seafood crepes. Our server's shift ended in the middle of the meal, so we were there a little longer than expected. Bonus--the delay extended our stay into the live jazz! So we ordered the maple creme brulee & some dessert coffee.
