Jardin Nelson propose un vaste espace en plein air aménagé au sein d'une cour historique emblématique. La carte privilégie des crêpes sucrées et salées élaborées avec des garnitures variées allant des fruits frais aux fromages fondus et aux viandes rôties. Ces fines galettes constituent la base culinaire aux côtés d'une sélection internationale de sandwichs pressés et de salades composées. L'espace de restauration intègre une végétation abondante et des prestations musicales en direct qui accompagnent l'atmosphère en plein air. Les visiteurs occupent les gradins pour observer l'activité de la place adjacente tout en dégustant leurs commandes. La technique de préparation souligne des textures constantes et des profils aromatiques classiques adaptés à une consommation décontractée. Chaque élément du service reflète une priorité accordée à l'accessibilité et à l'efficacité dans un environnement piétonnier animé, maintenant ainsi les offres culinaires au centre de l'expérience.
Jardin Nelson est largement reconnu pour son atmosphère enchanteresse, notamment sa magnifique cour intérieure fleurie et ses prestations constantes de jazz en direct qui créent une expérience magique et relaxante dans le Vieux-Montréal. Bien que de nombreux clients considèrent ce restaurant comme une destination incontournable pour son cadre unique, ses boissons exceptionnelles et son service attentionné, les avis sur la nourriture sont partagés; certains convives trouvent les plats délicieux et bien présentés, tandis que d'autres jugent la qualité médiocre ou les prix élevés pour un établissement touristique. Malgré des expériences variées concernant les temps d'attente et une qualité culinaire parfois inégale, le restaurant demeure un lieu populaire et mémorable pour ceux qui souhaitent profiter d'un repas en terrasse agrémenté de divertissements de qualité.
One of my favourite spots in town - great vibe, live music, & a lovely garden setting.
The food is always on point: beef tartare, seafood pizza, & tuna bowl are absolute must-tries. So fresh & full of flavour!
Perfect for a relaxing meal with friends. Highly recommend!
Jardin Nelson is a gorgeous little oasis set back from Nelson Square in Old Montreal. It offers great food, a lively garden terrace (the garden terrace is protected by enormous umbrellas which are a sight in their own right). It has a calm vibe that makes every meal feel special. When we visited there was wonderful live music which only added to the atmosphere.
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
Jardin Nelson was buzzing with energy on a weeknight, & we were fortunate enough to snag a table in the beautiful garden, where we enjoyed live jazz music alongside our meal.
We started with the baby ribs glazed with Jack Daniel's & maple syrup, & they were absolutely delicious--fall-off-the-bone tender! A must-try for anyone. For our entrees, we opted for the pâté chinois au canard, which is akin to shepherd's pie but filled with succulent shredded duck, corn, & creamy mashed potatoes. It was simply delightful. The lasagna au gratin was also impressive, featuring layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, spinach, & peppers baked to perfection.
Really nice experience at Jardin Nelson. The service was impeccable! We ordered 2 appetizers: Breaded & baked calamary & Brie with dried tomatoes & basil. Then ordered Pizza Charcutière & Du marché. All was amazing! The drinks were very good also. Had lychee martini (amazing) & a glass of red wine.
The atmosphere is superb, there is a live band playing & the ambiance is really nice as the seating area is outside in a huge garden. They have lots of heaters so dont worry if the weather is cold, you wont feel cold once seated.
Other things to note is that they do not accept groups of more than 6, which is perfectly fine to keep the noise level normal with the band playing.
Overall experience is a 10/10
The restaurant is surrounded by historical buildings, built in a garden & patio setting. It also has a tiny stage with live jazz performance. It is made for sunny as well as rainy days. It is a perfect place to enjoy the Montreal old port experience. The menu is diverse.
