Located in Montreal's west end, Lucille's Oyster Dive has been serving up oysters and seafood classics since 2009.
The goal is to provide patrons with the best selection of both east and west coast oysters. According to seasonal availability, the oyster selection changes daily. While the classics include lobster rolls and fish & chips, the Lucille's kitchen changes it up with seafood dishes that keep our patrons coming back.
Whether you're looking for a quick bite at the bar, or an evening with friends, the staff has a reputation of making it all seem like home.
While the menu changes seasonally, the Lucille's 1855 Butcher's Cut are a year round staple. The in-house, dry aged and charcoal grilled steaks have made this Dive a destination for beef enthusiasts.
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Our Specialties
Oysters, Snow Crab, Lobster, Seafood platter, Tartare, Octopus, Steak, Fish Tacos, Clam Chowder, Baby back ribs, Wood-fire oven chicken, Fish and chips, Tuna steak, Piri Piri, Linguini, Clams,
Cocktails, Beer & Wine.
Lucille's Oyster Dive is widely celebrated for its consistent culinary excellence, featuring a menu highlighted by high-quality steaks, fresh oysters, and delicious seafood dishes like lobster rolls and octopus. Guests frequently praise the vibrant and lively atmosphere, which makes it a preferred destination for date nights, celebrations, and group gatherings. The service is consistently described as attentive, friendly, and professional, significantly contributing to a memorable dining experience. Whether seated in the stylish interior or on the inviting terrace, visitors enjoy an elevated menu and a robust cocktail list that keeps many coming back time and again.
Absolutely fabulous!! The $1 oysters (at least 66-100 of them) are the way to go especially with sides ( cheesy mashed potatoes & sweet potatoes fries)! My partner & I loved the food, environment & service (the severs were amazing!). 10/10 would definitely go back again!
Great location, friendly service, & a wonderful dining experience. We really enjoyed our dinner at Lucille's. The atmosphere was inviting, the service was attentive, & the food made for a very enjoyable evening. We'd definitely be happy to return!
Had such a great experience here today! The sourdough burrata was absolutely delicious, & the steak frites were honestly some of the best I've had. Everything was fresh, flavorful, & beautifully prepared.
A special shoutout to our waiter, Samuel, who was so friendly, attentive, & made the experience even better. Great food, great service, & definitely a place I'd come back to!
Food. Overall good, sadly the seafood pasta was quite poor as well as the calamari appetizer. It's sad that a seafood & fish place would have these two dishes poor. Calamari's was miniature little pieces that were greasy, overly breaded & barely any calamari's. The portion was horrible as well. Tons of other places for the price are not better, but 110% superior. The seafood pasta was also a massive let down & had very limited seafood in the pasta & the portion was also smallish for the price.
Now, the ribs were fantastic but the French fries were a let down. First, very little of them, secondly, they place them under the ribs so you're forced to have rib sauce all over them which we all did not prefer, plus the crispness was no longer as they were saturated with bbq sauce. Should be on the side or separate dish & a larger portion as fries are super low cost.
The other rock star was the lobster rolls. Probably one of the better places to have these in the city & highly recommended. Pricing & portion was on par with the market.
The dessert was yummy & terribly impressive.
Would I go back again. Yes. But I would never eat the above mentioned dishes we didn't enjoy
I don't normally post a review after one dinner. Well, my husband & I have eaten at Lucille's on Monkland in NDG (Montreal) 4 times over the span of a few weeks, &'all 4' of our experiences were 5-star worthy when it comes to food, service & atmosphere.
Yesterday, my husband had a decadent Watermelon Marguerita, fresh crisp salad, Steak-frites (medium-rare as requested & so tender), & chocolate mousse. He raved.
I had a Tanqueray Martini, a dozen Premium Oysters, & Asian-Style Salmon Tartare with Plantain Chips. Delicious.
Everything we've ever eaten there has been equally superb. They have an extensive menu & signature cocktail list (but you can order other cocktails & wine). They cater to seafood & meat lovers alike--appetizing presentation & attention to detail, fresh elevated dishes. It's a great spot for date-night & for groups, whether dining inside or on their beautiful terrasse.
Staff is always welcoming & super friendly. Special thanks to Nihed for taking such good care of us yesterday (& on our previous visit), & Alysha for looking in on us. Josef from a previous visit was also great. Kudos to the magicians in the kitchen & the mixologist. &, the atmosphere, as usual, was lively & fun.
Highly recommended. My husband I can't wait to go back.
Food was amazing but it seemed like our server forgot about us once we got our main course. As we were walking out one of the servers made a sarcastic comment about how me & my friends dressed & we heard the staff laugh.
My recent dining experience at Lucille's Oyster Dive was, for the most part, a very enjoyable evening. The restaurant offers a lively atmosphere, excellent food, & attentive service that makes it a popular destination for special occasions & group gatherings.
The food was outstanding from start to finish. The steaks were cooked perfectly to order, flavorful, & expertly prepared. Every dish that arrived at our table was well presented & demonstrated the kitchen's attention to quality & detail. The drink & wine selection complemented the meal nicely, contributing to what should have been a flawless dining experience.
Equally impressive was the service. Our server was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, & attentive without being intrusive. Throughout the evening, the staff ensured that our large party was well looked after, & they handled a substantial food & beverage order smoothly & efficiently. In an industry where service can often make or break a dining experience, the team at Lucille's deserves recognition for their efforts.
Unfortunately, what should have ended as a five-star experience was overshadowed by an unnecessary issue regarding gift card redemption. Our food & beverage bill was close to $1,000, & we intended to use six $100 gift cards toward the total. To our surprise, the manager informed us that the restaurant's policy permits the use of a maximum of four gift cards per visit.
While I understand that businesses establish policies for operational reasons, this particular situation called for flexibility & common sense. We were not attempting to use gift cards to cover the entire bill; rather, we wanted to apply $600 in valid gift cards against a bill approaching $1,000. The restaurant was still receiving a substantial additional payment beyond the gift cards.
What was most disappointing was not the policy itself, but the manager's unwillingness to exercise discretion. Effective management involves more than simply reciting company rules. A manager should have the authority & judgment to evaluate circumstances & make reasonable accommodations for patrons, particularly when dealing with a large bill, loyal customers, & valid gift cards that have already been purchased & paid for.
Hospitality is ultimately about creating positive experiences & building customer loyalty. In this case, a simple exception would have left our entire group talking about an exceptional evening. Instead, the interaction left us feeling frustrated & diminished an otherwise excellent dining experience.
Despite this disappointment, I want to emphasize that the food quality & service staff were excellent. Lucille's Oyster Dive clearly excels in many areas & remains a restaurant I would recommend for its cuisine, atmosphere, & service. However, I hope management reconsiders how rigidly such policies are enforced & empowers managers to make customer-focused decisions when circumstances warrant it. A little flexibility can go a long way toward turning satisfied customers into truly loyal ones.
Had the steak frites & maple salmon glazed for my friend - it was good! Wish I've tried the lobster roll but I had it also last weekend. Will definitely come back to try more.
What is happening to our favourite local spot? Why all the new staff who have no idea what Lucille's is. We miss the regular friendly staff. This is our 3rd time in recent where the service is horrible. The bartenders use to make the best drinks now they have no idea what they are doing? Would love to know why the sudden change. Not happy that we need to find a new spot for neighbourhood dinners.
