Jardin Nelson provides an expansive open-air setting centered on a historic courtyard environment. The menu prioritizes sweet and savory crêpes prepared with diverse fillings ranging from fresh fruit to melted cheeses and roasted meats. These signature thin pancakes serve as the culinary foundation alongside an international selection of pressed sandwiches and light salads. The dining space features lush greenery and live musical performances that complement the al fresco atmosphere. Patrons utilize the tiered seating areas to view the surrounding plaza activities while consuming their selections. The preparation technique emphasizes consistent textures and classic flavor profiles suitable for casual consumption. Every element of the service reflects a focus on accessibility and efficient delivery within a high-traffic pedestrian environment, ensuring that the primary culinary offerings remain the focal point of the visitor experience.
Jardin Nelson is widely celebrated for its enchanting atmosphere, featuring a beautiful garden courtyard, vibrant greenery, and consistent live jazz performances that create a truly magical dining experience in Old Montreal. While many guests praise the diverse menu and highlight standout dishes like the crepes, ribs, and seafood, others find the food quality inconsistent, sometimes describing it as ordinary or overpriced. Service experiences vary significantly, ranging from highly professional and attentive to occasional delays, yet the restaurant remains a popular destination for its unique, romantic, and lively setting that consistently draws both locals and tourists year after year.
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.
Un de mes restos préférés.
L'ambiance, la bouffe, le staff, tout est parfait.
& malgré le fait que c'est dans le vieux port, il ne sont pas devenu fou avec les prix.
We visited Jardin Nelson for my birthday as it had a lot of recommendations. I ordered the citrus shrimp to start & the whisky ribs for my main. Both were excellent. For dessert we chose the giant cookie & they put a sparkler in it for my birthday which was lovely!
Service was good & we got to sit on the patio which was nice. The heaters kept us toasty so we didn't feel the chill as the evening went on. I also enjoyed their drink menu - my favourite drink was the Hugo Spritz.
They do not take reservations at this restaurant so you need to show up & ask for a table.
Atmosphere was phenomenal, loved the live music & wonderful staff -both of which were great distractions from the extremely mediocre food. With such a beautiful location & talented musicians, I would expect the food to match!
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.
It's a very nice restaurant. Truly such a beautiful vibe, great live music. & the food is great.
we came during end of September & the weather is beautiful. We sat at the patio side since there was a huge line to the garden & we have a plane to catch.
But once the food came, a hoard of wasps came. They enjoyed the food before I even got to my plate. There were multiple wasps that would round all the tables. I got the maple glazed baby back ribs, which were delicious (from the few bites that I got) but it really attracted the wasps.
The waitress saw I was very uncomfortable with the wasps touching my food, so she brought a plate of homemade repellent with lemon, lavender, cinnamon & lemongrass. It helped a bit, but they soon came back after I got a few more bites in.
I had to give up on my food. I touched majority of the seafood on my tostadas & ate 1/4 ribs.
But the wasps definitely just landed & made my lunch theirs.
Other guests at nearby tables were also having the same issue & were using napkins to cover their food as much as possible.
So just be prepared for the pests when you come, & maybe don't order the baby back ribs.
The crepe seemed fine though. The wasps weren't as attracted to it
