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.
The ambiance was nice, the place looks amazing, but just not my kind of place! Spent 160$ & still was starving after! I have to admit, the lobster pasta tasted delicious, just hoped to have more than 3 bites of it!
Feb 26, 2025
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Premièrement, le service était très lent par rapport à l'achalandage du moment. Ensuite, trois verres sur la table étaient fissurés, & le service était trop lent pour nous en apportez de nouveaux. Nous avons donc dû utiliser des pailles pour éviter de nous blesser.
Aussi, les portions sont ridicules & les prix sont trop chers… Je m'y attendais, car j'avais consulté le menu avant de venir. Le problème, c'est que les plats minuscules ne valaient absolument pas leur prix en termes de saveurs. Au moins, quand tu payes cher & que le repas est un délice, tu peux te dire que la facture en valait la peine. Mais honnêtement, pas ce soir. Déception totale !!!
Pour une facture décevante de 1 700 $, voici les plats qui se sont démarqués, selon moi :
• Filet mignon (82 $, sans accompagnement)
• Frites aux truffes (16 $)
• Tartare de saumon en entrée (33 $)
Grande déception :
• La pieuvre
• Le tartare de thon
• Le Picadilly (pâtes au'homard'… portion de trois bouchées, sauce sèche, sans homard)
En tout cas, l'ambiance était bonne, au moins. Mais à moins d'être extrêmement à l'aise financièrement, au point de ne pas regarder les prix, ce restaurant ne vaut pas la peine. (& nous sommes des habitués des restaurants, prêts à dépenser, mais c'est la première fois que je prends le temps de laisser un avis.)
You can not go wrong with this best fine dining! for romantic dinner or special business occasions with speakers vibe! not forgetting the best kitchen experience!highly recommend
The lounge is perfect to have some drinks. & while they're not your 14$ + 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.
Jai eu un cheveux dans mon premier service & deuxième service. Il ne m'ont même pas offert le plat. Je l'ai eu 15 minutes après mon ami déjà qu'on attendait !!
Food Quality ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Nothing special ☐ Okay ☐ Bad Ambiance ☐ Masterpiece ☑ Good ☐ Will do ☐ Bad ☐ Awful Service ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad Value for Money ☐ Worth it ☑ Average ☐ Too expensive Recommendation ☑ Just go there ☐ Worth the experience ☐ Maybe if you're nearby ☐ Not recommended
Husband & I dined here for his Birthday mid last year. It was a great experience, food was what I would expect from a restaurant in a Four Seasons & the staff was professional & accommodating when we asked to switch seats. Will definitely dine here again when in Montreal!
Nous y étions pour le brunch.Belle ambiance. DJ sur place. La vue est unique. Notre serveur semblait très occupé. L attente a été remarqué à quelques moments. Le menu ne nous a pas été expliqué. Les choix de la formule brunch sont limité : oeuf brouillé ou toast à l avocat. Il y avait plus d'options à la carte. Côté nourriture, les gens ayant pris la formule brunch ont eu une petite portion d oeuf brouillé. Mais le plateau de bagle était généreux ainsi qu'une belle présentation. Pour ma part j'ai eu l'omelette avec boeuf que j'ai trouvé sèche autour pour l'oeuf que pour la viande. La portion était petite pour un plat principal & servi avec 2 tomates cerises. Je l'ai mentionné au serveur mais qui m'a dit le mentionner en cuisine. Mais sans plus. C'est ma deuxième fois au Marcus, 1 fois le soir & 1 fois au Bruce, globalement je trouve la facture très salée pour le niveau des plats & les prix sont trop élevé & ce même si c'est un restaurant situé à l'hôtel Four Seasons.
Toute l'ambiance pour une soirée réussi y est. Majeur problème, un serveur qui pense plus à qui il va ramener à la fin du service que le service à offrir au client. De plus, produits frais incroyables! Seul commentaire 2 fois mon saumon remplacé parce que mon saumon grillé aux épinards était pas cuit. Somme toute 3/5 pour l'expérience complète
We went for my daughter's graduation, we had been to this place several times. It is a luxurious restaurant in the Four Season's. The food is good, but unfortunately the quality of the service was hindered & it is not anymore the way it used to be. It actually saddened me because I really liked this place. I hope next time I visit it will be better.
Beautiful restaurant inside the Four Seasons Hotel. The service was amazing & friendly. The drinks were good & change every few months. Food was very good, but i would almost consider some dishes to be fine dining dishes since portions are small but very fancy. To be full, you will definitely have to take an appetizer & dessert. Overall great experience. The waiter brings a platter of all the desserts available (about 6 options). The lounge late at night gets crowed, almost turning into a club. On the other side, the night lounge is perfect. Thank you
