Palomar emerges in reviews as a seafood-forward spot that blends a lively market vibe with dining, featuring a standout raw bar, a broad selection of oysters, frequent mentions of mussels and calamari, and the option to pick a fish at a counter and have it grilled or prepared to order. Dishes like gravlax, tuna tartare, and various grilled fish receive particular praise, with many noting the freshness and thoughtful preparation, while some visits mention that portions or pricing can be on the small side or that service can be inconsistent during peak times. The ambiance is described as cozy yet energetic, with a terrace that many enjoy and a staff described as friendly, attentive, and professional. The overall impression across reviews is that Palomar offers a memorable seafood experience with high quality, a unique market-to-table concept, and strong value for seafood lovers who want to explore fresh catches and inventive preparations.
Visitor from Taiwan! After shopping around Jean Talon Market we were looking for something more filling & found Palomar on Google.
We ordered the oyster sampler, fries (of course), a salmon sandwich, & the charcuterie (thought it was interesting to try different fish).
Oyster, sandwich, & fries were great. Seems like lobster roll is the common choice but boyfriend says sandwich was a better choice 😋 Charcuterie was not as pleasant as I thought. Great nibble food but most of the fish is not fresh! It's actually all processed - like fish salami or jerky.
Saw the table next to us order the pot of mussels & was jealous.
Nevertheless, enjoyable dining experience. Very relaxed. Great service.
If the opportunity comes, I will go back for a glass of wine, fries, & those mussels!!
Lunch after a pleasant stroll through the Marche Jean Talon. Great selection of oysters. The smoked fish charcuterie plate was a pleasure. Their version of a reuben sandwich was a pleasure. Good beer.
Nous avons été très satisfaits de notre repas.Le pain perdu au homard est délicieux. La charcuterie de la mer est une très bonne découverte. Très bon dessert du jour. Nous nous sommes régalés.
Delicious & original food, at each step: from « poissons affinés « as you do with good cheese, i.e. the fish is not iced but rather kept in special fridges, to the preparation, for instance fish charcuterie, to the presentation (see the Cesar salad, with marinated anchovies). Everything was just perfect & the owner or manager, I don't know, was extremely knowledgeable, explaining the whole process. A wonderful experience, at very reasonable price. Highly recommended
The food is very good from the oysters to the fritto mixto & the charcuterie plate. Everything was very tasty & we enjoyed the scallops & the muscled the most. They tasted fresh & great. The cocktails were also great. Service was a bit slow the day we went but the place was full, this still didn't taint our experience because the food was worth the wait.
Jul 18, 2024
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We stopped at Palomar at Marché Jean-Talon for a weekday lunch in mid-June 2024. Hands down it was the best restaurant meal of our four-day visit to Montreal. The food was absolutely delicious! We started with a dozen Canadian oysters, mostly from Nova Scotia. They were freshly & neatly shucked. Then we shared a fish charcuterie board consisting of gravlax & a couple of dry-cured tuna dishes. Highly recommended, top-quality fish at a very fair price!
Étant une adepte du poisson, & surtout du gravlax de saumon, j'étais très excitée à l'idée de venir essayer le restaurant. Dès mon arrivée, j'ai été très bien accueillie, j'ai tout de suite ressenti l'ambiance conviviale, décontractée & à la fois élégante qui incarnait la place. L'assiette de charcuteries était succulente & surprenante! Quant au fish&chips, satisfaisant & à point. Je recommande totalement cet endroit qui vaut réellement la peine d'être essayé. Je reviendrai!
Vous avons essayé pour la premiere fois le Palomar lors du Mtl a table. Les charcuteries de poisson étaient originales. Le flétan dans brisque de homard était incroyable! Le service était agréable, nous avons manger au comptoir en regardant les cuisiniers travailler. C'est un peu cher pour la quantité, gardez ca pour les soirée un peu fancy mais dans l'ensemble une expérience très bonne ! Nous reviendrons essayer le menu midi & général qui ont l'air bon également.
