« Something to make year-round lovers of the sea salivate »
Iris Gagnon-Paradis, La Presse
Located in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal, the Joséphine restaurant offers original bistro cuisine that highlights fish and seafood.
Inspired by his many travels, chef Vincent Desaulniers revisits with passion classic dishes combined with different flavors of the world. On the plate, you will therefore find delicately crafted quality products intelligently enhanced with local ingredients. The varied menu evolving with the creativity of the chef over the seasons will satisfy everyone!
The meticulously crafted wine list features a wide selection of privately imported products and is constantly evolving.
With its warm atmosphere and its modern decor bathed in greenery and natural light, this restaurant on rue St-Denis will become your favorite destination for your outings as a couple or with friends, both to enjoy a meal and for happy hour.
Joséphine offers a warm, intimate seafood focused dining experience characterized by attentive service, a welcoming piano ambiance, and a cozy, chic atmosphere. Fresh oysters, mussels, lobster ravioli, octopus, and other seafood specialties are consistently praised for quality, balance, and creative presentations, with guests noting the versatile menu options and thoughtful wine pairings. The staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable, accommodating dietary needs with ease, which enhances the overall enjoyment. The setting, including a stylish bar area and a pleasant terrace, adds to the relaxed yet refined vibe that makes it ideal for both special occasions and casual dinners. Regulars celebrate the ever changing menu that highlights seasonal ingredients, while the restaurant's value and hospitality earn frequent recommendations. Overall, the experience blends superb ingredients, careful execution, and a welcoming crew into a standout seafood destination in the area.
Quand nous sonmes arrivés il y avait une erreur dans les réservations alors nous avons du patienter au bar le temps qu'une table se libère, ce qui nous dérangeait pas du tout, mais pour s'excuser du délais le gérant/propriétaire (je ne suis pas sure) nous a offert un verre. Les moules étaient délicieuses & les drinks encore meilleurs. Le service était impeccable. Je recommande fortement.
Repas délicieux, serveurs attentionnés & attentifs, ambiance piano parfaite. Nous avons passé un excellent moment chez vous & n'hésiterons pas à revenir !
Restaurant chaleureux & les plats sont délicieux. Le service était excellent. On était assis du côté piano bar & ça en valait la peine. On a aussi remarqué qu'ils étaient très accommodants en ce qui concerne les allergies & les restrictions alimentaires. On a déjà hâte d'y retourner.
Gros coup de coeur pour le restaurant Joséphine. De l'ambiance, au goût exquis des plats, tout était parfait. J'y retournerai très bientôt c'est certain.
Feb 9, 2026
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Huîtres délicieuses, moules curry-coco succulentes, les frites étaient parfaites, le dessert chocolaté généreux & parfaitement dosé. Service attentionné. Une belle découverte!
They offer all you can eat mussels & fries on Tuesdays! They always have the classic sauce & a sauce of the day. It has been a struggle to find really good mussels in this city & I'm super happy that I found this gem of a place! The mussels are always really fresh & they have an amazing selection of oysters as well. I would definitely recommend this cute intimate restaurant if you're ever craving mussels or tasty oysters!
Hi, place is nice however the food portion is tiny. I don't recommend going to this establishment if you are hungry. All of our meals were the size of a small appetizer. Very friendly staff very nice place just wanted to mention that the food portion was very small. $40 steak was about 2' by 3.5' my wifes octopus was only one small tentacle yes very tiny serving for a $30 meal & my son's fish / catch of the day was smaller than my steak also for $40. It's a nice place & the staff was excellent but in the end we had to stop off at the Local Metro market to pick up more food to cook when we returned back to our apartment we were staying at. We ended up paying around $140.00 w/tip for a snack size portion entree. :
J'ai découvert ce restaurant & je suis maintenant un régulier à cause de la qualité de la nourriture ainsi que l'ambiance. Le personnel connaît très bien ses produits & les conseils super bien. Les prix sont abordables en fonction de la qualité.
Vraiment à essayer sur la rue St-Denis
Jan 19, 2026
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Amazing service, delicious food, wonderful ambiance. We were a large group & they were able to seat quickly & treat us with kindness & enthusiasm. Just an amazing place
Excellent restaurant ! La nourriture était tout simplement incroyable : très savoureuse, bien présentée & pleine de goût. On sent la qualité des ingrédients & le souci du détail. Une très belle découverte, j'y retournerai assurément !
Notre première expérience au Joséphine… On a réservé une table pour l'ouverture pour une date night avec mon copain, on cherchait un resto avec moules à volonté donc on a voulu essayer leur table. La réception était chaleureuse, le service très convivial & rapide. Nous avons profité de la formule moules à volonté qui étaient vraiment très bonnes, des entrées délicieuses & bons cocktails!
Merci pour la belle soirée, on reviendra certainement!
