Reviews describe Mona Loa as a vibrant yet intimate speakeasy with cavernous, unique decor and a friendly, attentive staff. The overall vibe, atmosphere, and craft cocktails are repeatedly praised, with many noting strong drinks, interesting menus, and memorable private events, while some visits suffer from loud music, slow service, and high prices or small portions. Food quality is described as good to excellent in places, though not always consistent, and a few guests feel the value does not fully match the cost. Reservations help with seating and the space is cited as ideal for birthdays, dates, or nights out with friends, making Mona Loa a must visit for ambiance and cocktails, even when experiences fall short on timing or service during busy periods.
Just had the most amazing experience! Meagan the bartender upstairs was knowledgeable, fun & attentive. All the staff were welcoming & the vibe was incredible. The cocktails were perfectly balanced & flavourful. It was my friends bday & they surprised her with the most amazing dessert. By far one of the best places I've been to. Can't wait to go back!!!
This place is definitely a VIBE! The cave aesthetic is super unique, food was tasty but most of all the night we went the DJ was playing some bangers. Our server Michelle was amazing as well. It's a great supper club spot in the city!
Good atmosphere with a cool vibe & an impressive entrance. Without a reservation we had a 5-10 minute wait. I only got drinks. The service is a quite slow as we had to wait a while to get our orders in & they overcharged me as I got charged for three drinks & only received two due to having no staff to take my order someone else other than a waitress took it. The drinks themselves were pretty good. The DJ is live & music is decent. Overall an okay place to check out.
Amazing experience here, great staff(shoutout Simon) everyone here was incredible & super friendly! Amazing food & even better drinks. Definitely recommending to everyone who wants a great meal & even better vibe!
Amazing vibes on this lowkey spot on crescent, red room aura. Good place to bring a date. Simon an amazing bartender with great experience was whipping it up behind the bar, ask about him
Lovely staff & vibe is great! We ordered the filet mignon when we went. Unfortunately, the meal was cold. The truffles fries are not truffle fries…they taste like frozen fries put into a fryer. The steak looks & tastes like it was frozen & put on a grill to warm up. It is unfortunate because the overall vibe of the place is good but the food & drinks & the price of it all does not make it worth it…
The bar tenders were attentive, easy to talk to & have fun over all. The vibe was fun & great & the oysters were delicious & tasted fresh. Definitely recommend trying at least once.
Mona Loa is easily one of Montreal's best newer bars & honestly, the definition of a vibe. From the moment you walk in, the ambience hits you-warm lighting, stylish décor, & a laid-back energy that still feels elevated. It's the kind of spot that feels intentionally designed but never pretentious.
The food & drinks are on point, too. Cocktails are crafted with real care, balanced & flavourful without trying too hard. The food menu surprised me in the best way-fresh, well-seasoned, & way better than what you'd expect from a typical bar. You can tell they actually put in the effort.
Whether you're pulling up for a casual night out or looking for a place that feels a bit more curated, Mona Loa delivers. Great vibe, great ambience, great food & drinks. Definitely worth adding to your Montreal rotation.
