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.
Une superbe soirée avec des amis qui nous ont invités à partager avec eux un merveilleux repas! De l'entrée au dessert tout était parfait! Les saveurs oh wow! La salade de pieuvre, le tartare de thon, les côtelettes d'agneau, délicieux!!! On y retourne? Certainement ! Merci à J&M 😍
This is a must go to spot while you're in Montreal. Rather it's dinner, late night drinks or brunch. Lobster omelette was incredible. This is one of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever been too. It's so open, with lots of greenery & modern. Management, servers & bartenders were all top notch. Would highly recommend going here.
Nov 22, 2023
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I'm shocked at the low rating as this is one of my fav restaurants in Montreal. That's the tricky part of reviews, is they're subjective to one's own perceptions of what they expect vs reality. Anyways, great chocolate dessert
While visiting Montreal for the weekend to celebrate my mother's birthday, we decided to try the Marcus restaurant, recommended by a friend. Despite being fully booked, I was told when I called that they were accepting walk-ins. The ambiance didn't match the elegance I expected from a Four Seasons property. Upon arrival, the initial interaction with the hostess left much to be desired. She was dismissive, stating that the bar was full, empty tables were for hotel guests, & the kitchen was closing soon, implying we should leave. Despite the unwelcoming atmosphere & loud music, we opted to wait, as we had no other immediate options nearby. The hostess, who indicated she would let us know when a table became available, ignored us while we waited in the lounge. Eventually, I discovered the restaurant's host on the other side & was promptly seated. The food was excellent, salvaging our experience. However, the party-like atmosphere within a Four Seasons hotel seemed odd. A note to the hostess: exclusivity shouldn't equate to rudeness. You could have politely directed us to the restaurant instead of making us feel unwelcome, especially considering it was my older mother's birthday. To management: Instead of a customary apology, take actionable steps to train your staff for better hospitality. This review aims to inform others about the experience to expect. Actions speak louder than apologies.
The atmosphere was great & the service very considerate but I was not impressed with the food, which I expected to be tastier. I might try their dinner, maybe the culinary experience will be better... Edit to add : to be fair, their truffle fries were really delicious!
Beau resto bruyant. Service attentionné & efficace. Nourriture bonne, bien faite dans l’ensemble. Un restaurant wow? Non. Un autre de ces restaurants chics, très cher, ou le chef choisi des produits luxueux mais sans gros travail de création ni de haute voltige technique. Ici on reste dans le confort du connu (touristes oblige peut-être ?). Y’a tellement mieux à Montréal.
Beautiful restaurant with plenty of seating & great service. The seafood selection is amazing. One of the best I've ever tried.
Pictured here is oysters, King crab. Thia bar is usually very busy & a must stop if you're visiting Montreal!
Malheureusement, l'effet "Wow!" n'est pas là. Pour cette fourchette de prix, on s'attend à être renversé; on ne l'est pas. De plus, le service est long, la musique est forte (& j'évite de vous parler du serveur...). Il y a à Montréal – & ailleurs dans le monde – des restaurants qui vous laisseront comblé, & ce, à moindre coût. P.S. Les pâtes au crabe & la pieuvre sont très bien.
Oct 1, 2023
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Nous sommes venus pour un brunch & avons commandé la tour de fruits de mer en entrée. C'était délicieux & bien présenté. Les autres plats étaient bons mais ne nous ont pas marqués plus que ça. Le cadre par contre est très sympa & le service très bien
Went for a very special brunch with out of town friends.
Ambiance, something you would expect from a venue like this. Great. DJ playing some nice Sunday tunes. Welcomed by hostess who was great as well...
Then, we waited about 15-20 minutes before anyone came back to see us. We placed some drink orders, & that took another 15 minutes (we were a group of 6). The place wasn't busy at all, with APX 8-10 tables going. I do believe they may have been understaffed.
When we ordered food, that was an experience in itself.
2 out of the 6 dishes didn't show up & we had to remind the staff of the order.
Only the Wagyu burger ordered by one of us was decent & enjoyed. The rest of the food was incredibly low quality. Not something expected at the four seasons.
The oatmeal was terribly bland, seemed like just a bowl of Quaker. No garnish, no fruits, nothing
The Benny was terrible. The lox was full of spines, so clearly not processed properly. The bechamel sauce was clumpy & hard, like it had been made the day before.
Lobster omelette taste like nothing. No garnish, just an omelette. Potatoes were soggy.
Wagyu was the only thing ordered that was on the positive.
Later, we couldn't find anyone to pay our bill. We could have literally walked out & noone would have noticed. Had to get up to see the hostess after waiting about 20 min to get someone to bring the bill over.
This isn't my first time at Marcus, but since the previous times, I felt compelled to write a review because this was a highly disappointing experience. Thought it would be a good opportunity to show out of town friends a great venue like this but was let down & very apologetic to my friends. I know they won't be back for sure.
Came here for a birthday in what we thought would be the best brunch place in Montreal (decor, service & food). I had been here before for drinks & since I loved it, we thought we would try it for brunch.
The place is gorgeously decorated but the food & the service were bad. This is not typical of the four seasons. I think the first thing that should have been a red flag was that the waitress sat us down then ignored us for 45 minutes & we had to get up to get our own water. We then had to wait some more until we found someone to get us our hot drinks. Once those arrived, we were ignored even more & had to wait more time to order. The food that we received was just ok. The pancakes were the only dish we enjoyed. Now at the end, we just wanted to wrap things up but it was very hard to get anyone’s attention. There was an older lady working the floor who was kind enough to bring us water & get our waiter to prepare the bill. She was the highlight of our visit as she was very professional, sweet & hard working. This experience does not respect the typical high quality standards of the hotel & we are not too sure why the wait was so long, but because this experience was so unpleasant, we will not be returning for brunch.
The food was pretty good. I went for breakfast & it was your average fare. Service could have been a little better. We had to ask two people for the omelet of the day & it took way too long getting our bill.
