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Mona Loa

NewDowntown
4.0$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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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 Google4.1 (200+)
*as of 2026-02-15
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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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Poor service & tasteless food

Feb 18, 2026
on Google
5.0

Extremely nice & pleasant staff. Food as well as cocktails were nothing short of amazing. Would make a reservation on a busy night

Feb 17, 2026
on Google
3.0

Ambiance is nice but drinks are nothing special (bartenders should taste their drinks b4 serving them) every drink was way too acidic. Food was nothing special. Karrage chicken was good but sushi rolls were mid.

Feb 17, 2026
on Google

Nous avons célébré la Saint-Valentin chez Mona Loa & quelle magnifique soirée.
Dès notre arrivée nous avons été charmés par l'atmosphère élégante & accueillante que nous propose l'établissement. L'ambiance était parfaite pour un souper romantique avec ma chérie.
Le menu spécial (table d'hôte) était exceptionnel des saveurs parfaitement équilibrées & des plats préparés avec beaucoup de soin. Le personnel était chaleureux, souriant & très attentif à nos besoins ce qui était très plaisant pour le bon déroulement de notre soirée.

Une expérience inoubliable que nous recommandons sans hésiter pour une soirée spéciale à Montréal 💖🌹.

Feb 17, 2026
on Google

My girlfriend & I visited from New Jersey, USA while staying in Montreal for Valentine's weekend. We went on 2/13 & were seated right away at their lovely bar. From the ambience, to the customer service to the very tasty cocktails & chicken appetizer- we had a wonderful experience. The bar staff & manager gave us a great experience & showed us their new bar in the basement. What a great place! We will definitely return & recommend to our friends.

Feb 16, 2026
on Google
2.0

J'ai été malade , pas certain que le thon & le saumon des tartares ainsi que la pieuvre étaient frais & bien entreposés. Mette continuellement la musique trop forte , on ne s'entend plus parler, après l'avoir baisser à 5 reprises quand on n'en parlait à la serveuse.

La nourriture etait excellente au goût, le service impeccable & l'ambiance visuelle extra. Dommage que les points plus haut gâchent tout, je n'y retournerai plus.

Vous aimerez le petit coin feu à l'extérieur.

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

Exceptional service by our lovely waitress! Absolutely loved her! 5 stars for her. The restaurant is super cute, amazing interior design. Food was 10/10! Musttt visit!!

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

Expérience très décevante. L'image soignée & le marketing bien travaillé donnent une impression trompeuse de qualité. En réalité, le service client laisse fortement à désirer. Il y aurait beaucoup à reprocher, mais je préfère m'arrêter là.

Feb 7, 2026
on Google
5.0

Amazing food, supper sweet bartender, amazing drinks & super aesthetic.

Jan 31, 2026
on Google

Simon, excellent barman, les drinks sont parfaits, les meilleurs en ville!

Jan 31, 2026
on Google

Had a great time! The oysters are a must try, & so is the cod is delicious. Vibe is immaculate

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

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.

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

Great experience, welcoming & accommodating staff. Really good food ofc 😆

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

The ambiance & aesthetic of this place is absolutely stunning! The staff were wonderful & friendly! Our server Amy was lovely! She mentioned it was her first shift & gotta say I couldn't tell as she seemed like she's been there awhile with her professionalism & grace!
My ONLY critique was that the coat check area isn't isolated so when we grabbed our coats they were freezing lol which is the opposite of what you want to feel when putting on your coat (but it's also the cold snap this weekend so I give that understanding)
Will certainly go back again.

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

Amazing experience thank you to Emy. She was super professional & the service was amazing, she was one of my best server experiences ! Will definitely come back :)

Jan 23, 2026
on Google

Emy était vraiment gentille. On a était vraiment bien servi. Merci pour cette incroyable soirée. La nourriture & les drinks étaient super.

Jan 23, 2026
on Google

Merci Emy! Super service :)

Jan 23, 2026
on Google
5.0

Merci à Charly pour son service exceptionnelle. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant. Les cocktails sont originaux & délicieux.

Jan 23, 2026
on Google
4.0

The service was amazing, the food was melting in my mouth it was well balanced. The staff were kind & friendly, last but not least the ambiance wad breath taking I strongly recommend for those who wants a cozy night out with your friends!!

Jan 18, 2026
on Google

Super ambience & délicieux cocktails! La playlist est incroyable ✨ les sushis sont super bons ❤?

Jan 18, 2026
on Google