Le Rodman is described as a lively new spot in Mile End with a great crowd and an outstanding ambiance that elevates a night out. Reviews highlight Haitian-inspired fare such as fritay, griot, the medianoche sandwich, and octopus, with some calling it the best Haitian food in town. Service is consistently praised for attentiveness and warmth, contributing to a welcoming vibe and good energy. The cocktail program earns compliments for options like a hibiscus cosmo and a ti punch, cocktails that fit the tropical mood. Although the menu is small, dishes are noted to be flavorful and shareable, encouraging guests to sample multiple items. The venue is known for its convenient location, music, and tidy bathrooms, and the kitchen is said to stay open late, adding to the overall appeal of a Haitian-owned spot worth checking out.
L'ambiance est le fun & les serveurs sont vraiment agréables.
Par contre, je dois avouer avoir été extrêmement déçue de la nourriture. Moi & mes amies avons pris le fritay parce qu'on s'est dit que c'était l'option la plus sûre en tant qu'Haïtienne. Néanmoins, contrairement au nom qu'ils lui ont donné, le goût n'était pas straight d'Haïti DU TOUT. Je ne sais pas avec quoi ils ont fait le mélange de marinade & d'acras, mais ça ne goûte pas du tout à ce à quoi je suis habituée. Ce n'est pas dans le bon sens que je dis cela.
Je dois quand même avouer que le griot était mangeable & tendre, mais ce n'était pas ouf non plus.
Je comprends que c'est une fusion, mais il faut savoir quand faire des modifications & quand garder l'authenticité d'un plat. Cela n'a pas de sens qu'un plat s'appelle'fritay straight out of haiti' mais qu'en tant qu'Haïtienne je ne trouve pas le goût de mon pays.
Ever since I went there my first time it has become my favourite spot to go out in Montreal! The cocktails are so good & different from the usual, the music is soooo good, & the fact the food runs until 2am is soooo cool
Feb 3, 2026
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A stand out place. Good food. Good drinks. Good vibes. Outstanding service. Their kitchen is open till 2am. The medianoche sandwich & the fritay are delicious.
Oct 19, 2025
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Small menu only 5 choices but all very tasty good spot for the vibes & ambience drinks are ok nothing special here plates are to share with others small size you will probably end up ordering the whole menu if you are more then 3 that's what we did. enjoy
Such a beautiful place ! The food was AMAZING. The griot & everything is fresh. The music is a vibe. The cocktails make you feel like your on a tropical island! Definitely recommand this new gem !!
