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 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.
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…
Feb 14, 2026
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Je suis allée chez Marcus pour célébrer l'anniversaire d'une amie, & ce fut une très belle expérience.
Nous avons mangé au comptoir du bar expérience chef, ce qui ajoute une dimension immersive & vraiment intéressante au repas.
Le tasting menu était raffiné, créatif & parfaitement exécuté, avec des saveurs justes & élégantes.
Il y a eu un peu de longueur entre les services, mais en excellente compagnie, cela n'a en rien nui à la superbe soirée que nous avons vécue.
Une ambiance chic, une cuisine de haut niveau & un moment mémorable.
I chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday with friends. After hearing a lot of positive feedback & knowing it is located in the Four Seasons, I genuinely expected an excellent experience, one of the best in the city. Unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst experience I've ever had.
From the booking process to the moment we left, everything was poorly handled. I called four times to follow up on my request to order a birthday cake, which I had submitted four days in advance. I had to chase them constantly, yet I could never reach the manager, & no one else was authorized to take the order. They only got back to me the night before my reservation, which was far too late. I ended up bringing my own cake, which we weren't allowed to eat it due to their policy (fair enough- we took it back with us)
I clearly booked a dinner table, yet upon arrival we were assigned a coffee table at the bar area. We had to clarify again with the hostess to be moved to the restaurant (thankfully they had a table available). Our assigned waiter was unprofessional, inattentive, & difficult to deal with. He was constantly walking away while speaking to us, never stopping to properly listen or confirm our orders. His attitude & lack of efficiency forced us to ask other waiters for help just to get proper service.
After dinner, we moved to the bar area to enjoy the music. While the décor & vibe were nice, the entire space smelled strongly of sewage. The odor was so bad that everyone in the bar gathered their belongings & left at around 1am.
I will never return to this place, even if I were paid to do so. Do not waste your money. Avoid it at all costs
We had dinner at the bar of Marcus on a Friday evening. The atmosphere was very vibrant. The oysters were fresh & the pasta with lobster was just delicious. A great start of the weekend.
Je suis venue plusieurs fois. La première fois au restaurant, la nourriture est bonne même si overpriced. À chaque fois que je suis venue au bar, le service était long. Il faut s'armer de patience. La carte des cocktails est très limitées. Si vous êtes plutôt du genre cocktails sucrés, ce n'est pas pour vous. J'ai eu une première mauvaise expérience où des groupes d'individus se sont battus dans la partie club & ont poussé les tables des autres clients. Aucun membre du personnel ne s'est excusé auprès des personnes présentes. Tout le monde a été sommé de quitter les lieux (c'était en fin de soirée). J'ai tenté d'appeler l'hôtel le lendemain & impossible d'avoir un responsable pour des explications. Deuxième expérience hier avec une musique beaucoup trop forte. Personne ne peut se parler rendant l'expérience désagréable. Le personnel n'est pas agréable hormis les agents de sécurité & les hôtesses d'accueil. Bref pas du tout dans les standards pour un hôtel de cette renommé.
Markus gets points for ambiance & service… but that's it. The menu is completely uninspired. Nothing stands out. The food is incredibly overpriced, lacks flavour & originality, & it's profoundly'meh.' They have a huge open kitchen full of people - couldn't one come up with an interesting, delicious dish? For the same price, you can eat way better at Bar George, Mon Lapin, Parapluie, Gia… I could go on. We would not return or recommend it.
Mar 12, 2025
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The lounge is perfect to have some drinks. & while they're not your 14$ + tax drinks you'll find at a random bar, but they will be well mixed & definitely pack their alcohol punch.
I have been here many times but never experienced this. Security asked me to "mandatory" check my coat if I was in the lounge/bar area. They told me it was the rules however there were other guest sitting across me throughout the night with jackets on. Did I feel targeted? Absolutely. See the photos in my review for the guests who were not obliged to check their jackets even though I pointed it out to the staff numerous times & they kept their jackets with them for the entire evening. Update Jan2025 - came here multiple times in January & such a great time. Food & service were great.
The only thing nice about the place is the location. Their servers are very rude, their food smells bad & is inedible. I ordered the chicken, it smelled so bad I couldn't even eat. The table next to us also ordered the chicken & complained about it. The management did nothing. I wouldn't recommend going there for dinner, maybe for some drinks at the bar.
Went to the bar, ordered 2 tequila sodas…made it super clear, bartender made me pay before the drinks. I didnt mind spending the money so I just pay…made 3, I said I only ordered 2…a couple guys behind me said I heard you only order 2 after the bartender tried to argue with me & said I ordered 3 & there's nothing he can do…. Very disappointing, seems like the bartender was trying to boost his tip, won't be coming back
Dec 24, 2024
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Good food & atmosphere (for others) but remarkably shitty service especially for an establishment like the Four Seasons. Went on a Friday for drinks around 8pm. Got seated in a section without people. Asked the hostess if we could have a table in the section with people. She said we could move to a section behind the bar (which we as patrons do not know that will be completely empty for hours). We had to flag people down for menus, drinks & food. When this said hostess came to ask how were we're doing, i said we were looking to be in the section with live bodies. She said we just needed to wait another 45 minutes...needless to say this was a very mediocre experience... i think you guys can seriously step up your service. Maybe tune down the attitude too. I think you loss sight of the mission of the Four Season of providing superior service.
Très belle soirée au Lounge du Marcus. Francis nous a placées au meilleur endroit pour profiter de l'ambiance festive. Le service de Lambert au bar était personnalisé & chaleureux. Leur présence a rendu notre soirée inoubliable! Un must à Montréal!
Aug 17, 2024
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La place est très belle , nous avons été uniquement pour prendre un verre , le service était long pour recevoir nos cocktails alors que nous étions un lundi & le bar n'était pas occupé. Les prix sont très élevés mais c'est un Four Season (faut s'y attendre). Le point négatif : à partir de 8 personnes ils obligent que ça soit une seule facture & un pourboire de 18%.
This place is a disaster in terms of management. On many mornings they leave you waiting for an hour before getting food & drinks. Then they miss your order, most of the times - forgetting basic things like coffee. For a restaurant for the four seasons hotel, this doesn't meet the bar. Please hire the right staff or just close down an & restructure. Update: it got better at the end of our stay, finally receiving prompt service & no missing items. Their food had always been very good though. I really hope they fix their service for the long run & stabilize their operations.
C'est un rendez-vous au centre-ville de Montréal pour une soirée chic. Le décor est moderne & lumineux & ce restaurant accueille de nombreuses places. Ne regardez pas les prix, car oui, la facture va monter rapidement. Mon plat à la morue était bon mais je ne comprends pas qu'il ne soit pas agrémenté de beaux petits légumes. Donc, j'ai ajouté une frite à partager. J'ai adoré la présentation des desserts & le gâteau au fromage basque que j'ai choisi était délicieux. J'ai apprécié la surprise pour l'anniversaire. Pour une soirée haut de gamme avec des amis, il est possible de terminer vos discussions au bar à côté.
