Omnivore is a Mediterranean restaurant. It offers a soothing atmosphere and mouth-watering dishes. The menu varies from herbivorous salads to carnivorous plates. Spoil yourself with succulent sandwiches and "taouks" carefully grilled over maple charcoal.
Omnivore draws praise for fresh, flavorful Lebanese inspired dishes served in generous portions, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. Many reviews note high quality ingredients, vibrant salads, and good value for the price, though a few mention that some items can feel pricey and a dish or two can be less filling for the cost. The menu is appreciated by both omnivore and herbivore diners, with vegetarian friendly options and satisfying bowls and sandwiches. Several comments highlight standout items and an overall delicious experience, along with quick service and a lively ambiance. A couple of critique points mention garlic sauce overpowering a sandwich, delays during busy events, and an inaccessible entrance. Overall this restaurant is seen as a reliable go to for fresh, satisfying meals with great salads, shared plates, and a memorable lemonade, and many reviewers indicate they would return.
Longtime fan of the Saint-Laurent spot, but my first visit to the Mackay location was a letdown. The chicken lacked flavor & didn't feel grilled, the rice was bland, & the salad was drenched in dressing. Very disappointing.
The food has always been divine! The baba ghanoush & garlic sauce are incredibly light & distinct compared to other places. The meats are cooked perfectly-juicy & tender, while fully cooked. You won't find undercooked chicken here like at some other spots. Under the new management, both the food & service have improved significantly. I highly recommend this place if you're craving an oriental delight!
I recently visited this restaurant & had an amazing experience. The atmosphere was warm & inviting & the staff was incredibly friendly. The food was absolutely delicious especially the chicken. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal in a cozy atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back!
Great little middle eastern themed cafe in downtown. Good choice of wraps with chicken, bouef or vegetarian. Battatas were good but perhaps too big. Salads were very good too.
The food was DELICIOUS & the portions were generous. I loved that Tiffany the waitress served us our garlic potatoes plates first, before the shawarmas were ready, like she knew we were starving (we were). Her smile & friendly attitude made the experience really agreeable from the beginning till the end of our supper. The shawarmas were really tasty & I like the they were presented. The chefs did a really good job with the food. The battatas were fried in a way that wasn't too greasy & the spices were perfect. There was a lot of garlic sauce on the side which is good. My friend got the beef shawarma & I got the chicken one, both were delicious. The combo with the lemonade is perfect : you get a lot of potatoes, a tasty sandwich of your choice & a marvellous lemonade that has a subtle taste of rose water & orange blossom water. It's 20% without the taxes for these 3 things which is a good price for everything we get. I really liked the decoration of the restaurant, I think it's warm & casual at the same time. I loved the middle Eastern vibe. The only thing lacking would be some low volume music but I liked that it was calm & relaxing. I would go back 100% & I can see how it's a comforting restaurant to go back to.
Oct 5, 2024
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Very high quality food. I was very surprised with the quality & attention to detail. I got the omnivore plate with chicken. It was amazing. This place even rivals high end dining for a lot of lebanese places in montreal in terms of quality. I'd say this place is perfect. The only issue I have with it is the branding, i just don't like it but wow is it good.
10/10. I had the omnivore plate with chicken & it was sublime! Great service & great food. Highly recommend. Portions were quite large & the price was reasonable. They also have a cute little patio & alcoholic beverages available.
Wife is vegan & wanted something healthy. I'd eat anything. Food was amazing fresh, delicious & plentiful. Yummy food. I had the chicken, obviously not wife's plate. Don't hesitate to try!
Wonderfully prepared food - the chicken was perfectly cooked & well-seasoned, & the various accompaniments (we had both an Omnivore plate & a Bombay wrap) were excellent. Good serving sizes for the respective price points, & a lovely, chill ambiance with a good playlist. Friendly, helpful service. Also, some of the best hummus we've had this side of the Atlantic!
Jul 27, 2024
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I've been a loyal customer of Omnivore for the past 6 years. Unfortunately, what used to be a $13 plate of chicken, rice & salad has now inflated to $22. The most recent visit was particularly disappointing. My partner & I ordered two chicken omnivore plates, which amounted to $50. The portions seemed noticeably smaller than usual, leaving us feeling unsatisfied. The only redeeming factor was the generosity with the humus & garlic sauce. It's disheartening to see a once-favorite establishment decline in both quality & value.
The Djaj Sandwich is the best sandwich I've had in a while. The chicken tender & juicy, pickles & garlic sauce with the right amount of tangy flavor. Customer service was excellent as well. I will be returning.
We had the Omnivore plate today & it was so delicious!!! The ingredients were super fresh & the chicken was juicy & tender. The man who served us was very friendly!
Sep 16, 2023
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Food is actually delicious! Chicken & beef were well cooked & full of taste. Hummus, baba ganoush & salad (fattouche & tabbouleh) all good. Kibbé had a very nice texture (first time I tried & loved it!)
Namoura was very sweet I could only eat 1/4 of it but maybe that's how it's supposed to be
The girl who served us was friendly & explained to us when we had questions about the dish.
Wonderful freshly made food. I had the Omnivore chicken plate, & it was fantastic. The chicken was moist & flavourful. The garlic butter for it was incredible. The rest of the food was also great.
