« 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.
Reviews of Joséphine describe a warm, cozy seafood focused spot with attentive service and creative, fresh dishes. Diners praise the oyster bar, mussels and fries, lobster ravioli, and a well balanced tasting menu, along with thoughtful wine pairings and a piano ambiance that adds charm. The atmosphere is repeatedly noted as welcoming and intimate, with staff who accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions, and many say the experience is worth returning for, including occasions like MTL à Table events, though a few mentions of small portions or higher prices appear from some visits.
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!
Jan 26, 2026
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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
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!
Jan 7, 2026
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une découverte culinaire qui m'a laissé bouche-bée. Ambiance cozy, service impeccable & que dire des plats! Nous avons pris le menu découverte pour nous permettre de goûter à plusieurs choses & nous sommes repartis plus que comblés! rien à dire, tout était DÉ-LI-CIEUX!
il est certain que nous y retournerons, c'est un must à découvrir.
si délicieux que le repas principal a à peine eu le droit à sa photo!
Un merveilleux souper de la veille du jour de l'an. Accord mets vins parfait. Service très convivial.
On aime & revient régulièrement dans ce restaurant spécialité de fruits de mer qui change son menu avec les saisons & propose des soirées spéciales.
