Molenne presents a sophisticated steakhouse experience, expertly balancing classic cuts with a refined seafood selection. The market-inspired approach ensures the freshest ingredients are featured in every dish, from prime steaks grilled to perfection to ocean-fresh catches prepared with culinary precision. Each plate is a testament to quality and skillful execution, offering a robust flavor profile designed for discerning palates. Patrons can anticipate a dining environment that complements the high caliber of the cuisine, making it a premier destination for expertly prepared meats and seafood. The establishment is dedicated to delivering an exceptional culinary journey through its carefully curated menu.
Molenne is widely celebrated as a standout destination in Montreal, praised for its exceptionally fresh seafood, creative menu, and high-quality local ingredients. Many patrons describe their dining experiences as memorable and outstanding, highlighting dishes like the razor clams, cod, and the signature Basque cheesecake as true highlights. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, warm, and inviting, making it a perfect setting for both special occasions and casual gatherings. While the level of service is frequently noted as attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming, the restaurant is also recognized for its impressive wine list and expertly crafted cocktails, solidifying its reputation as a must-visit culinary gem.
We tried most of the seafood, oysters were too small to taste, sea urchin were fairly sweet, little clams were covered with a spicy sauce, razor clam was the best in taste & portions, shrimps were fresh & tasty. The salad was good. The pinns cotta with grilled corns was a suprise.The waitress was great.
Superbe découverte ! Les plats sont raffinés, frais & savoureux, avec une belle mise en valeur des produits de la mer. Le service est attentionné, l'ambiance chaleureuse. Belle carte des vins. J'y retournerai certainement. À essayer!
we were a party of two on a friday evening, at the start of second service, & we were excited to try out molenne. unfortunately, the food & overall experience didn't quite live up to our expectations.
tldr, while our server was super nice & fun to joke around with, their explanation of the menu wasn't very enticing. the dull descriptions made the plates feel less appealing, which in turn made the experience of eating what should have been someone's inspired gastronomy feel unsatisfactory.
the wines by the glass were also quite limited. they had run out of their maceration by the glass & offered no alternatives, which was really disappointing for me. i ended up heading to plongeoir afterward to soothe my craving for a funky orange wine.
finally, the bussing & wait times were quite long. after finishing our first course, we stacked our dirty plates & utensils in the corner of the table to make things easier, but they sat there for what felt like 15 minutes.
Such a lovely space. Chic couples who
look like they stepped off of a fashion show runway rub shoulders with families in jeans & baseball caps, & the service is attentive & helpful regardless. Most of the dishes are fresh & creative although some were a little too on the sweet side for our liking, like the sea urchin gnocchi, while others, like the halibut cheek marinated in olive oil with wild mushrooms were pure genius. Really impressed by the wine list which was affordable & included really interesting local wine. & the dessert-the cheesecake in particular: simple, rich, delicious. Maybe a bit too much of a splurge to go more than once or twice a year, but definitely worth a return. visit..
Service impeccable, ambiance branchée mais conviviale. Pour la cuisine, mon avis est moins tranché : oui, c'est bon, indiscutablement (morue charbonnière particulièrement réussie, tartare de thon, palourde casino, gâteau basque au fromage) & le choix de vins est étoffé mais mon convive & moi avons trouvé l'expérience onéreuse pour l'expérience globale.
Belle découverte! Plats soignés en goût, textures & recherches! On voit ici que tout a été bien pensé pour nous servir des plats savoureux & avec produits locaux (Québécois), c'est très apprécié!!! Vraiment je vous le conseille fortement! Service hyper chaleureux & professionnel! Belle ambiance, décor feutré & très chaleureux!!
