Le Rodman presents a fun ambiance and attentive service, with inventive cocktails and a music-driven vibe that keeps the night lively and the kitchen open late, earning praise as a go to spot in Montreal. Reviewers highlight the friendly staff, the appealing drinks, and the overall atmosphere that suits birthdays and celebrations, with many calling it a standout new venue in the Mile End and a place for good vibes and shared plates. However, several guests were disappointed by the food, finding the fritay not authentically Haitian despite the name, and noting that the marinade and accras did not taste like what they expect. The griot was described as tender and edible, but not exceptional, illustrating a tension between fusion ideas and preserving traditional flavors. On the positive side, several dishes and cocktails are regarded as delicious, the menu is small but tasty for sharing, and the vibe and energy are repeatedly praised. Overall, Le Rodman seems to offer a lively, welcoming setting with strong drinks and a memorable late-night atmosphere, while mediating mixed feelings about authenticity in the food.
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 !!
