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.
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
La cuisine était excellente(Le chef merite plus étoile Michelin).😋 La cuisse de Canard confite savoureux,gourmand.
Le serveur'Mike' un service tres haute qualité avec une réelle sympathie.
Endroit magnifique avec une belle ambiance.
Super service de la part de notre serveuse.
Dommage mais la bouffe n'a pas été à la hauteur de nos attentes.
Burger de poulet grillé tiède & fade.
Le poulet est définitivement préparé d'avance & réchauffé sur commande, Malheureusement le miens n'a pas été assez réchauffé.
Sep 13, 2025
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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.
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Had a wonderful lunch beginning with our waiter, Francois, moving us from a table in the center of the aisle. He recommended wines & did not rush us. Everything was delicious. Best meal ever. Hope to return with my foodie daughters who will enjoy it as much as me.
Le service comparée aux autres années était très bofff. La serveuse était froide & ne souriait pas...n'avais pas l'air de vouloir être là. Avec le prix de cette place le minimum est un bon service. J'adore cette place mais je doute retourner.. à voir.
