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Jardin Nelson

Historic stone walls and lush garden greenery create the perfect backdrop for Jardin Nelson’s iconic crêpes and live jazz.

Old Montreal
4.5$$
OPEN11:30 am - 10 pm
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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.

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4.5824 ratings
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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.
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Gary
4.0

Sat outside a week ago & ordered the Boeuf Tartare. It was delicious. All the accoutrements including a quail egg. Top quality beef & seasoned perfectly. The fries were really good too.

Aug 4, 2024
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Ultra
5.0

Great food & live jazz

Aug 4, 2024
on Google
Shannon
5.0

This was one of our favorite restaurant choices during our visit to Montreal. Good gluten-free options, gorgeous patio & vibe, great service. They're known for their crepes & offer a gluten-free batter. They also have a gluten-free menu to clearly show options, & our waiter was very knowledgeable & helpful about dietary restrictions. Most of the sauces are not gluten free but I enjoyed the main course crepe I chose without a sauce. Though the cheesecake dessert crepe we shared wasn't nearly as good. They don't take reservations & get very busy, so be prepared to arrive early or to wait for a table. We arrived 20 minutes before the restaurant opened & stood in the line that was already forming. We didn't know about the back patio beforehand but followed the crowd in front of us in choosing a table on the back patio, & it was by far the best seating. It's a*really* beautiful space & there was live music during our lunch. As we left about 12:30 pm, every table in the restaurant was full & there was a very long line of people waiting to be seated.

Aug 4, 2024
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Nathalie
4.0

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!

Aug 4, 2024
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L.
5.0

Excellent 🫶 bonne bouffe, bonne musique, bon service. Bravo 👏

Aug 3, 2024
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David
5.0

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)

Aug 3, 2024
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J
5.0

Duck poutine with a quinoa salad at this place is the best combo of French Canadian cuisine I've ever had.

Aug 2, 2024
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Janio
5.0

Live jazz during lunch, delicious food & great service.

Aug 2, 2024
on Google
GG
5.0

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 !

Aug 2, 2024
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Mary
5.0

Lieu incroyable pour prendre un verre. Super ambiance

Jul 28, 2024
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