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.
Food was good, but definitely lacking with seasoning. Service was pretty slow, however, the atmosphere was worth the wait & the staff were really top notch.
Repas très ordinaire sans goût. J'ai pris un poke au Saumon, le saumon goutait rien du tout, il y avait une sauce qui ne fittait vraiment pas dans le plat & ce n'était pas du riz à sushi. Alcool decevant aussi. Ambiance & serveurs très bien, mais les repas ne valent pas le prix. Long temps d'attente avant d'avoir une table, mais service très rapide une fois assis.
Have visited twice & consistently loved the live jazz, warm service, & beautiful ambiance.
Our first meal was excellent: shrimp & seafood tostada, duck confit with summer salad, & duck shepherd's pie - all memorable. On our second visit, the poke salmon, salmon tartare, & its accompanying salad were standouts. The pizza Américaine, however, was forgettable - clearly not the place for pizza but I had a craving.
Drinks were great (the maple latte especially), but I do want to flag one issue: charging **$6 for a can of Coke Zero** is unreasonable & excessive. It's the only part of the experience that left a negative impression, especially since we only discovered the price on the bill. At that price, a fountain soda with refills would make more sense, but even then $6 is egregious for a mere can of soda! I'd strongly encourage reconsidering the pricing - $3 or $4 would be fair & still make you lots of money.
Otherwise, Jardin Nelson remains a lovely spot we enjoy & recommend.
We came for family dinner on their front patio. The staff & atmosphere were nice. It rained while we were there & their coverage is great. We remained dry & were able to enjoy our meal despite the downpour. The food is overpriced for the quality. We had the baked brie which was nice but served with dry, stale crostinis. The duck leg was not fresh & meat was dry. French onion soup was delicious & so was Cesar salad. Some small improvements can make the food much better. Patio is pet friendly which is lovely. The service was great.
DONT GO ! Nourriture basse qualité. Très décevant. On nous a servi des verres sales avec des traces de rouge à lèvres de quelqu'un d'autre, ce qui est complètement inacceptable. La serveuse ne s'est même pas excusée lorsque nous l'avons signalé. La bruschetta était un produit acheté déjà préparé plutôt qu'un plat fait maison. C'était EXACTEMENT la buschetta Plaisir Gastronomique. Le Bloody Caesar était mauvais, le pire bloody que jai bu de toute ma vie. Pour le prix, je m'attendais à une expérience bien supérieure. Je n'y retournerai pas. C'est une attrape touristes & je suis quebecoise.
I loved our entire experience. The placed was packed but we got in at the perfect time. The line built back up while we were there. Best ambiance, live music was amazing. Service was good. Food & drinks were very good. Would highly recommend!
