Marcus Restaurant + Lounge is a chic, upscale destination in the city center, praised for a refined atmosphere and an impressive wine and cocktails program that many consider a Montreal standout. Dining experiences span from standout seafood towers and refined tasting menus to desserts that guests remember, with dishes like lobster pasta and truffle pasta earning high marks for flavor and presentation, while some meals are criticized for small portions, high prices, or imbalances in seasoning. Service is frequently lauded as professional, attentive and warm, yet several reviews note slow, inconsistent or disorganized moments and seating delays during busy times. The lounge area attracts a lively crowd and reservations are often recommended, though music can be loud and conversation sometimes tricky. Overall, Marcus is viewed as a premier choice for special occasions and memorable nights, delivering impressive experiences when the balance of cost, portion and service aligns.
My friend & I went to the restaurant yesterday & ordered salmon & chicken. Unfortunately, after returning home we both started feeling very sick. My stomach & heart were hurting & I ended up vomiting, & my friend still feels unwell today. It seems like we may have gotten food poisoning. The food was also very ordinary for such an expensive restaurant.
That being said, the service was excellent. The waiter & waitress were both very kind, friendly, & attentive.
However, I am very disappointed that a restaurant that presents itself as luxurious & charges high prices does not seem to provide food of the quality & safety that customers should expect.
Mar 15, 2026
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The food is just okay, but way overpriced. The service was poor & inattentive-our server kept pushing the most expensive dishes & urging us to order more.
The lounge wasn't nice either, & the drinks were terrible. I ordered two cocktails for $60, but only managed to drink a quarter of them because they tasted so bad I couldn't finish.
The DJ was also bad; the music was dull & lifeless. I will never be coming back.
My favourite bar in the city but last time I went there was a predator in the men's bathroom hiding in one of the stalls looking to capture unsuspecting victims. He was there for over 2 hours, I told security about the situation but they said he's a regular & wouldn't kick him out. Beware.
Les critiques négatives sont très fidèles à l'expérience que ce vous aurez. C'est un bel endroit mais comme de nombreux autres à Montréal. Prix exagérés, service passable. La serveuse s'est trompé dans la facture (partager un item qui n'avait pas été commandé à 2) & nous a subtilement imposé de s'arranger entre nous plutôt que de corriger le tir. Avec ce type de standing, je m'attends à un sans faute.
Worst experience ever!!!!! Don't waste your money. Booked a table & assigned to a small table by the bar. Took over two hours to get food..food portion small & no good. Got back pain from the uncomfortable sitting area..
Do not waste your money at this shitty place…
It used to be a good place. But 35$ for a cocktail in mtl, (old fashioned lot 40)..it doesn't make sense. Greedy as hell. I can easily see less people than before at the lounge after 11pm.
Wow. Rarement un service nous marque autant. Pier a littéralement transformé notre soirée en une expérience mémorable. Sa gentillesse, son attention aux détails & son énergie tellement humaine nous ont fait sentir importants & sincèrement bien accueillis.
On sent qu'il aime ce qu'il fait, & ça se ressent dans chaque interaction. Du début à la fin, tout était parfait grâce à lui. C'est le genre de serveur qu'on n'oublie pas & pour qui on a envie de revenir encore & encore. Merci infiniment pour ce moment 💫 #piermeriteuneaugmentation!!!!!
The food in general is above average, not exceptional
We had Dover soul & lobster pasta, both 7.5/10
The wine however was excellent. Frederick, the sommelier was great. Stephane, our waiter, was also excellent
Another problem in my opinion is the loud music, which attracts a younger crowd but but discourages the middle age crowd
First & foremost, shoutout to Fred (sommelier) 🍷 really great experience with him. Knows his products, regions, really gave good advice & didn't give off the vibe of just upselling. Will definitely be back.
Have come here many times for dinner & brunch. Highly recommend. Great atmosphere & service.
Definitely among the top tier places you can go to on any given day of the week or year.
Been to a couple 5 star restaurants, but hands down. This was in the top 5, their services outstanding. Their flavors & the food is amazing.My wife & I went for an anniversary.They gave us two free glasses of champagne & a cake to celebrate.
