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Mona Loa

NewDowntown
4.0$$ & $$$
OPEN5 pm - 2 am
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Mona Loa Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BarHawaiianJapaneseSushiPoke BowlCocktail BarGreat selection of cocktailsResto-Bar
𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰, 𝐌𝐎𝐍Ā 𝐋𝐎Ā 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐳𝐲. 𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 & 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬

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Reviews for Mona Loa

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on Google4 (300+)
*as of 2026-02-15
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65%
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Review Summary

Reviews describe Mona Loa as a stylish, intimate Montreal speakeasy with a warm vibe, standout cocktails and well presented dishes like sushi, karaage and shrimp tempura. The ambience, decor, music and attentive staff are frequently praised, with the place often called a must visit and the drinks and food highlighted as top tier. Some notes mention high prices for the quality, occasional service delays, limited seating during peak times, and billing or reservation hiccups, but the overall impression remains very positive. Several guests describe it as a memorable sensory experience, with the venue praised for crafting a unique vibe that stands out from typical bars. Overall Mona Loa is repeatedly recommended for a night out with friends or a date, offering great drinks, good food and a distinctive ambiance.
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Food is great. Drinks are great. Atmosphere is great. Music is great. Vibes are great. What more can you ask for?

Dec 23, 2025
on Google

Great service, fantastic drinks, inviting ambiance.Great music, though it could be a bit ?lower.😊 Other than that, Mona Loa is a must go!

Dec 23, 2025
on Google

Great vibe & service :)

Dec 22, 2025
on Google

Incroyable expérience !! Meilleur place à Montréal

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

I went here for my birthday & had an amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious, & the service was fast, attentive, & genuinely friendly.

One of the best places I've been to in Montreal - highly recommended. I'm from Miami, so I'm very used to restaurants with great ambiance, & this place truly delivered.

The owner & all the servers were incredibly kind & welcoming, which made the experience even better. I would definitely come back

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

Endroit immersif, ambiance garantit, je recommande !

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

Super nice workers great experience!!

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

Loved it the vibe is so nice & the aesthetic really cute the food it good too, I recommend!

Dec 17, 2025
on Google

Never again, I predict this place will close soon

Dec 15, 2025
on Google
Mike-399
1 Review
1.0

Awful from start to end

Dec 15, 2025

Beautiful place. I went there two weeks ago with my group of friends, the place is a full experience on itself but also the workers from the door to inside they are the best. I would 100% recommend if you are visiting or you want a nice night out !

Dec 14, 2025
on Google

Too crowded for the size.

Dec 12, 2025
on Google

Nourriture excellente, mais rien d'exceptionnel. De plus attentes d'une heure à l'extérieur, ambiance de bar & table pour 2 personnes vraiment mal localisé.

Dec 9, 2025
on Google
4.0

Mona Loa Is The Vibe in Montreal

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.

Dec 8, 2025
on Google

Meilleur endroit ever! J'ai célébré mon anniversaire en espérant que tout allait bien se passer. L'entrée, les cocktails, le service, tout était juste parfait. Je remercie au staff du bon service qu'ils ont offert depuis qu'on est arrivé. Je recommande cette place à tout le monde & je reviendrai for sure!

Dec 8, 2025
on Google

Les factures sont données au même moment ou il faut payer mais très peu de temps pour regarder notre facture & beaucoup de pression pour quitter rapidement car les services sont aux 1h30. Aussi , la facture est jetée des que la transaction est réglée . Ils devraient nous demander si on souhaite la conserver ou non. Il y avait des erreurs que j'ai remarqué après malheureusement .Dommage pour la fin de l'expérience parce que la nourriture est excellente & l'ambiance vraiment bien.

Dec 7, 2025

Amazing atmosphere & the servers are wonderful. The food is also really great, as well as their Habibi cocktail. Got my friends onto this place!

Dec 7, 2025
on Google

Made a reservation for dinner, arrived on time but they didn't have a spot remotely close to being ready for us. They suggested we wait outside or crammed by the door with all the other people waiting for their tables to be ready. Anyways we ended up leaving after 30 minutes. If they would have seemed to care a bit more about the inconvenience it wouldn't have been so annoying.

Dec 6, 2025
on Google

Had a reservation & still had to wait 45 min to be seated. Drinks are delicious & atmosphere is excellent.

Dec 2, 2025
on Google
1.0

-Les réservations ne sont pas respectées tu dois quand même attendre plus de 40min avant de rentrer & nous n'avons pas pu manger car la cuisine est fermée.
-La place est très petite.
-Le prix est quand même assez élevé pour des cocktails qui ne sont pas très bons, même les shots sont cher.
- Le DJ ce samedi n'était pas bon du tout on dirait qu'il avait pris un mixte de YouTube & qu'il l'a fait jouer toute la soirée.
- Ambiance très boff/weird à cause des serveurs & le type de clientèle style influenceur.

Nov 30, 2025
on Google