Reviews describe Le Filet as a standout seafood spot in Montreal with consistently excellent food and warm, professional service set in a welcoming atmosphere that can range from cozy to lively. Dishes like octopus, oysters, tuna tartare, ceviche, miso gratin oysters, and other seafood creations are repeatedly praised for flavor, presentation, and balance, and the kitchen's openness adds to the engaging vibe. The staff are noted as attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely hospitable, with wine pairings and menu guidance highlighted as a strength. While the restaurant is seen as offering great value for the quality, a few voices mention high prices or portions that felt small for the cost. Overall, Le Filet is regarded as among the top dining experiences in town, ideal for celebrations or special nights and for fans of inventive seafood and a memorable atmosphere, with many reviewers eager to return and explore seasonal menu changes.
Group of four on a Saturday evening, we had reservations at 5.30pm as it was the only available time so think ahead if you want to go on a weekend evening. Warm welcome on arrival & seated promptly near the bar. The layout is narrow & deep with a bar on one side & open kitchen at the back. Apps were good, we had the oysters to start, gf had ceviche which was the best starter of the group. My tuna tartare was good as well. Mains were also very good, fish & beef jowls were excellent. Extensive wine list is offered but very pricey with only a few
A great night out. We had their oysters as a starter - 3 different kinds. Plain, crackling maple & miso au gratin, & it was hard to decide which were the best. Then we shared an off-menu plate of gnocchi that was to die for. For main courses I had an Icelandic cod with truffles that was incredible & my partner had a melt-in-your mouth beef cheek. Dessert was a delicious maple square.
They don't advertise much as it seems they have enough of a loyal following to stay busy every night & to catch the attention of Michelin.
Feb 27, 2026
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Easily the best value culinary experience in Montreal. The miso-gratin oysters are to die for & the service is nothing less than extraordinary. Already been a few times now & will definitely be returning more especially as their menu is always changing & never fails to wow me.
Exceptional food, exceptional service & hospitality & great ambience. Small & intimate setting, you can see the kitchen, & cocktail bar. It's lively & a little chaotic in a good way. Every dish we ordered was exceptional, but the buckwheat crab, the oysters, sesame tuna, & the tuna tartare stood out the most.
One of the best customer services I have had in Montreal! Too bad we did not ask his name, but he was very kind & knowledgeable for the drinks & the dishes. All of his recommendations were on point! (All of their wine recommendations indeed satisfied all of us!).
Oysters were not only fresh but it was also quite chunky 😋. I really recommend grilled octopus too! It was soft & seasoned very well. All the main dishes we had was super tasty too.
Lastly, you cannot not take the famous maple square! It was perfect to end our course 😁
Overall, it was 10 out of 10! We all really loved the vibe of the restaurant. I really liked that it was not too loud(probably we were the loudest table idk😅), & just by the fact the how good customer service it was, it is definitely worth to try!
A classic in Montreal. Have been coming here since they opened. The food is good. Always has been. The menu really hasn't changed. If anything, a little for the worse with some of their modifications from the OG. The oysters & the tuna dishes are still there, & the same. The beef tataki is more or less the same - the mushrooms are now fried & the beef sliced thin, which is not a great change. My issue however is mostly with value. For the same price ($100+ CAD), I get double the food at Beba. More dishes, more food, more interesting new stuff that changes seasonally. Have a very tough time justifying regular trips to Le Filet. Maybe once every few years for nostalgia? Just overpriced, especially in this economy. Service is friendly, but inattentive. Just not paying attention for long stretches. & took forever to pay my bill & leave. Glad Le Filet is still around, but its peak has sadly passed.
Loved my time here - we got seats by the counter which gave us a great view of the kitchen. The service staff were fantastic - professional, helpful, & friendly. The food was great with the standouts being the miso oyster (my favorite bite in Montreal) & the honey cake dessert. We spent about 300 for two people (including tip) & reservations were required. Will definitely be back next time!
Dec 1, 2024
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Easily in the conversation for the best restaurant in Montreal... I visit probably 4-6 times a year & it never misses.. The miso gratin oysters ARE the best app in the city, prove me wrong. Staff & service is as strong as the food.
I think this maybe one of my new favourite restaurants here . The service was amazing & every dish that came out was not only visually pleasing but it even tasted better than it looked. Theu choice of oysters , raw & cooked is the definition of fine dining . Every dish that we order did not disappoint. I highly recommend this place to take anyone you're to impress with the Montreal food scene.
Finally had the chance to try the famous restaurant where you go after your tennis session. It is also a place I highly recommend if your looking for the best service in town & the best variety of fancy plates. Going there, we tried a lot of what is offered on the menu. To start, we ordered the miso gratin oysters. These are one the best things I tried in my life. It is a perfect combination of sweet & sea taste. After, we tried the cold corn soup with foie gras. It was very unctuous & fresh. We then ordered the octopus plate & the wagyu tataki. The octopus was not to squeaky & not to hard, perfectly smooth when we bit it. The wagyu was nothing to special but it was well cooked (medium rare). Moreover, we ordered the linguine plate, the lobster pastas plate & the gemilli pastas plate. All three were amazing. The linguine plate was not as good as the Daily catch restaurant do it but take it if you're an amateur with this kind of plate. I didn't really taste the lobster in the pastas but the sweetbreads that comes with it are my second favorite thing I ate between all the plates we ordered. The veel cheek that came with the gemelli pastas was very tender & tasty. Finally, I tried the maple syrup square as dessert. It was very simple but very comforting & not to heavy.
Here for GP weekend & found this gem doing some quick research. Glad I did! Wonderful time with our bartender Steven & great hospitality from everyone else. The food matched their exceptional hospitality & it would be a treat to come again soon. Go & have a great time! Oh & don't forget the oysters!!!!
Jun 8, 2024
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I ordered the seafood linguini, the braised short ribs, the oysters (au gratin?), & the maple syrup square. Definitely the closest to a 10/10 meal that I've had in MTL. Also, very agreeable staff.
Decent food overall. The oysters are exceptional. Main dishes are not perfect: cod is kind of bland while a bit overly peppered. Desserts & cocktails are delightful.
We had dinner as a group of 6 people & our experience was fantastic! The service is probably the best in Montreal amongst restaurants of similar calibre, the waiters/waitresses are incredibly friendly & attentive. Their oysters, black linguine, pork flank & tuna tartare are amazing. I definitely recommend it for everyone!
