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Joséphine

Discover a warm bistro, delicious dishes and a selection of seafood to share!
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.6$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Tuesday at 5 pm
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Seafood/FishBistroBrunchGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesOyster Bar / Raw BarResto-Bar
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About us

« […] delicious and carefully prepared. »

Jean-Philippe Tastet, Le Devoir

« 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.

Our Specialties

Seafood, Fish, Wines list & Sparkling wines.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

More details

Every Friday – Live pianist
A paid parking location (inexpensive) is available only a 4-minute walk away.
A large table that can accommodate a group of 18 people.

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Menus are given on an indicative basis and may vary according to the season and Chef's inspiration.
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4.61546 ratings
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Reviews for Joséphine

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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.
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1 Review
5.0

Super carte des vins, super service, super bouffe!!

Dec 5, 2021
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4.5

Belle ambiance, bon service, bonne nourriture, soirée agréable entre ami-es

Nov 28, 2021
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4.5

La salade césar est un délice, ainsi que le tartare aux deux saumons & le "terre & mer" mais l'endroit est très désagréablement bruyant: musique trop forte, très écho. N'y allez pas si vous avez envie d'un tête-à-tête tranquille...

Nov 27, 2021
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4.0

Un restaurant spécialisé dans les poissons & fruits de mer. On y mange bien, l'atmosphère y est agréable, le service irréprochable, l'accueil est très avenant.

Nov 27, 2021
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4.5

This was a first visit for my friend & I but won't be our last. Their menu offers creative choices & their service is excellent. We shared a shrimp tempura starter - while the batter could have been a bit crispier overall the shrimp & accompanying sauce & salad were excellent. We then had daily special dishes. My mahi mahi was cooked to perfection; the accompaniments & sauces were very tasty. I would have liked my meal a bit hotter (I like my food very hot) but perhaps the sauce would not have withstood those temperatures. As it was I thoroughly enjoyed my meal & asked for bread to sop up the delicious sauce. I look forward to a return visit.

Nov 24, 2021
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5.0

Comme la dernière fois, j'ai été charmée par l'accueil de cette belle adresse de la rue Saint-Denis. L'ambiance est feutrée, le service très cordial & chaleureux & les aliments délicieux. À très bientôt.

Nov 24, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Excellente ambiance & « playlist » musicale.

Nov 23, 2021
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5.0

Encore une beau WOW... Plats & service exceptionnel!

Nov 21, 2021
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1 Review
4.5

Joli restaurant avec une belle ambiance. Belle découverte!

Nov 21, 2021
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5.0

Bouffe excellente. Le mélange des saveurs à chaque plat nous fait saliver.

Nov 21, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Service excellent, ma conjointe est intolérante au lactose & ils nous ont offert plusieurs alternatives.
Repas excellent
A recommander sans hésitation

Nov 21, 2021
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1 Review
4.0

Belle déco. Ambiance agréable avec bonne musique de fond. Superbe présentation des plats.Prix des portions un peu cher pour la ´grosseur des portions, mais ceux-ci étaient très bons au goût. Finalement, service impeccable!

Nov 21, 2021
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5.0

Nous avons choisi le restaurant Joséphine pour un souper d'anniversaire. nous avons tous passé une superbe soirée. L'ambiance était très agréable & la nourriture au dessus de nos attentes. Je vous le recommande.

Nov 20, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent repas & service attentionné! Je recommande à 100%!

Nov 19, 2021
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4.0

Bonne qualité mais un peu cher avec un service un peu trop basique vu le prix

Nov 16, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent service & nourriture délicieuse! Les portions sont généreuses!

Nov 14, 2021
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1 Review
3.0

En regard du prix élevés, nous nous attendions à des plats beaucoup plus raffinés & savoureux. Qualité des plats globalement décevante & musique insupportablement forte. On ne s'entend pas parler.

Nov 14, 2021
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1 Review
4.0

Très bon qualité nourriture , service 2.5/5 ...

Nov 13, 2021
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1 Review
4.5

Quatrième repas au Joséphine. Bonne qualité des plats, comme la plupart du temps, notamment la morue & les desserts. Mais quelques déceptions : il faudrait varier les propositions d'huîtres. Les huîtres cocktail, on finit par s'en lasser. Il y a tant de sortes d'huîtres au Canada, ce serait bien de varier le type & les tailles. Un vendredi soir, la musique est un peu forte. Quand il y a du monde, c'est difficile de s'entendre. Enfin, peut-être deux ou trois bouteilles de Ruinart en réserve ce serait opportun. Quand on en prend une & que c'était la seule, c'est un peu plate...

Nov 13, 2021
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5.0

Très belle ambiance, service des plus sympathique, nourriture exquise

Nov 12, 2021