Depuis plus de 30 ans, Le Jardin Nelson est l'endroit à ne pas manquer lors d'un passage dans le Vieux-Montréal. Ce restaurant a été nommé ainsi en l'honneur du Dr Wolfred Nelson, patriote de la rébellion de 1837, et neuvième maire de Montréal. L'immense terrasse extérieure pouvant accueillir jusqu'à 500 personnes se situe en plein cœur d'une vaste cour de style jardin méditerranéen. La multitude de fleurs et d'arbustes florissants, méticuleusement entretenus, ajoute une touche de vivacité et de dynamisme à l'endroit.
Jardin Nelson offre une ambiance chaleureuse et bucolique au coeur du Vieux Montréal, avec une cour intérieure verdoyante, une terrasse ensoleillée et des musiciens qui créent une atmosphere conviviale autour de repas ou de verre. Le cadre et la musique live donnent souvent le sentiment d une escapade française, particulièrement en soirée lorsque les lumières et le climat restent agréables. Les plats séduisent par leur fraîcheur et leur carte variée, allant de fruits de mer et plats raffinés à des recettes locales et des desserts généreux, et les portions peuvent être généreuses. Le service est généralement apprécié pour son efficacité et sa gentillesse, mais l affluence peut parfois rallonger l attente et certaines expériences mentionnent une lenteur ponctuelle ou un service moins fluide. Le rapport qualité-prix varie selon les plats et les jours; certains repas sont jugés excellents et d autres critiques portent sur des plats perçus comme trop chers ou mal executes, comme certains poke ou sandwichs. L endroit est prisé, la terrasse et le cadre étant souvent cités comme attractions majeures qui valent le déplacement, notamment pour l ambiance jazz et les options de restauration en plein air. Quelques avis soulignent que le site peut être très fréquenté et que des choix plus simples, comme les crepes ou les tapas, restent des valeurs sûres; d autres recommandent de revenir pour goûter d autres spécialités et profiter des concerts. En résumé, Jardin Nelson est perçu comme un lieu emblématique et vivant, dans une esthétique superbe et une expérience globale positive malgré quelques deceptions ponctuelles sur la nourriture ou le service lors des périodes d affluence.
That place is a unique experience. It feels like Babylon with all the plants everywhere. That was just amazing & the jazz scene was just perfect. As we speak, the jazz will play until 3 pm, & come back at 6 pm until late night. I took the vegan jackfruit, which was very tasty.
Had an amazing experience eating here. Had my first poutine, paired with their specialty liqueur coffee & they were delicious. Ambience was great. Good interior & accompanying jazz music made it better. The service is a bit slow but it's because of their humongous popularity. This is the case of suffering from success I guess..
Amazing atmosphere! Live jazz music by really talented gentleman. Service was fast & friendly. Food was delicious too. We got appetizers for the most part & we loved them. We got the tostada de mariscos, the shrimp on the appetizers menu (don't remember the name but they were a favorite) & the cartier salad. All 3 were to die for. Food was so good I didn't take a picture lol
Everything was amazing, the meals, drinks & the service !!! Food took some time to arrive but totally worth it!!! I do really recommend this place, compared with others around this is the best I've tried. Live jazz music it's awesome.. it makes the atmosphere feel so good & chill
15 août 2024
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This was a very disappointing experience. We decided on this place because of the high review but it didn't not live up to expectation. The server took forever to take our order & barely checked on us. When we asked for service, she seemed annoyed. When the food came, everything was mediocre at best. The restaurant itself was very nice.
One of my favorite places is Montreal. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing. The late evening live jazz is making the evening unforgettable. The only downside is the waiting time to be sitted, but once in, it is well worth it.
Went around 8 PM on a Sunday & were pleasantly surprised by the short wait; it seems like the service is quite efficient. Ordered a small pitcher of lychee sangria that was quite delicious & fresh, albeit quite sweet. We weren't too hungry, so we only shared a charcuterie pizza. There was A LOT of meat on it. While tasty, it quickly became too salty. We mainly came for the live jazz band, which did not disappoint. They played many recognizable songs. Ultimately, we did slightly wish we went somewhere else for our last night in Montreal as it was obviously a tourist spot. That being said, the terrace atmosphere was beautiful & the live jazz was top-notch, making the visit worth it.
12 août 2024
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If you're going to old Montreal - you gotta eat here! Live music, vibrant atmosphere & excellent food. We all really enjoyed this wonderful restaurant.
Woww superbe endroit sur la terrasse arrière remplie de fleurs avec ambiance de duo jazz. En visite nos amis nous on fait découvrir ce beau jardin menue varié & goûteux assiettes bien garnis. Merci a notre serveur dévoué & serviable François, Garde ton beau sourire il te va si bien Une belle découverte Au plaisi
9 août 2024
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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.
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.
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!
