Maestro S.V.P. on the trendy St-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal's Le Plateau area is specialized in seafood. The Chef creates daily adventures with thier new cuisine du marché concept. Their Maestro Platter, for example, is filled with their specialties: clams, king crab, steamed mussels, coconut shrimps, bruschetta, maestro calamari, lobster, chicken, shrimp satays and their accompanying five sauces.
Maestro S.V.P is widely praised for its seafood focus, especially oysters, with reviewers calling the oyster selection among the best in Montreal and noting flavors from shrimp and octopus to lobster dishes and lobster mac and cheese. The atmosphere is described as lively, warm, and intimate, with friendly, attentive service and the owner often cited as a welcoming, knowledgeable presence who enhances the experience. Several diners highlight creative touches like octopus with maple citrus and ceviche, and the tapas style offerings that invite trying a variety of dishes. While most feedback is glowing, a few readers mention high prices and occasional delays or a tipping policy that felt forced, and some note that the owner is retiring soon, encouraging visits before the closure. Taken together, the reviews portray Maestro S.V.P as a standout, unique seafood spot with generous portions, a memorable personal touch, and strong recommendations for oyster lovers and those seeking a vibrant Montreal dining experience, albeit at a premium.
I am still sitting in this restaurant, but I couldn't help but leave a review. This place is amazing! Great service, great food, & super affordable! We came during happy hour & it was phenomenal! The staff were so welcoming. The oysters were incredible, as was the rest of the food. Definitely check this place out!
Loved the seafood tower! Plenty of food & various kinds of seafood. A bit pricy & the oysters were not anywhere close as big as the ones on their wall lol.
Jun 15, 2024
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On a trop aimé! 😍 Les saveurs sont authentiques & véritables pour tous les plats (même les plus simples). J'ai adoré les huitres de l'île du prince edouard! À essayer!! 🌹❤️ La propriétaire est très aimable. Merci !
I liked this place & my review considers the price range. It's not the highest quality cooking but pretty good for the price. I ordered seared scallops, spicy shrimp with black garlic, scallop pineapple ceviche, Cesar salad, grilled asparagus, seared tuna (tataki). All of them were good. Thursday shared portions are actually great not to share.
I was in Montreal on a business trip, & a friend recommended Maestro SVP for dinner. They have an impressive array of fresh oysters, other assorted seafood entrées, excellent cocktails, & attentive service (the owner herself). Overall, we had an absolutely delightful meal.
This such a fantastic little place. Great vibes: music, decor & food work together amazingly. This is such a little gem! Would highly recommend. Food was outstanding. Talked to the owner & bartender - great people!
Let me start by saying that the food is delicious. However, this might be the only thing this restaurant has going for it ... unless you enjoy subpar service & long wait times. Despite these issues that I could have easily swept under the rug because I find myself to be a reasonable person, the service ended with our waitress (who people have assumed was the owner in previous reviews) lecturing us about how much we tipped her? To be completely frank, our bill was $79.33 & we found it appropriate to tip her $6 (7.6%). This was due to her, again, subpar service where we had a 15-20 min wait & not once did she stop by to check in or inform us how much longer it would be until our food was ready. All that aside, when we paid the bill, she looked towards me (even though my mother paid the bill) & informed me that my mother only tipped her 2-3%. I said, "Oh, mistakes happen," because I didn't want to sit there & explain to her where she could have improved. She then felt the need to tell me that she loses 10% of her paycheck into serving customers & therefore I am obligated to provide a 15% tip. However, even after living in Montreal for five years, it's known that "tips & gratuities are discretionary & dependent on the service quality you've received." I guess perhaps she couldn't fathom that the quality of the service she provided couldn't be anything but spectacular. All that said, to the waitress/owner who has worked at the restaurant for "30 years," I think it might be time to take a "career development training" course in tourism & hospitality at the ITHQ. Please learn to respect your customers, & maybe just maybe they'll start to do the same to you. LNM, sending all my love.
Jun 4, 2024
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Ilene was such a lovely hostess. We absolutely enjoyed every moment from the oysters to the wine. Who's doesn't love a good Picpoul? Highly recommended.
My bestie & I came here on a whim & it was one of the best spontaneous dinners EVER! The oysters were some of the most delicious I have ever tasted & sooo many varieties! The vedette of the night was the Cajun seafood boil! For anyone who doesn't I is what to eat, this will delight your sense like no other!!! TOP TIER! Flying colours of delicious from this restaurant!
Great variety of oysters to choose from, friendly staff, it was nice to have the waitress being bilingual & very kind & considerate. The bar tender made amazing cocktails the gin & lavender was absolutely marvelous. We went on Thursday for the sharing menu lots to choose from & was reasonably price. Food tasted great we had the Cajun mussles, malpeque oysters on the shell, mussels with cream white wine & garlic & asparagus with chilli. All fantastic dishes. Would highly recommend to visit this restaurant.
