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Palomar

Little-Italy
4.4$$
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Palomar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Palomar

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*as of 2026-02-15
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Review Summary

Palomar stands out as a seafood focused spot with a live market vibe, where guests can choose fresh fish from the in-store counter to be grilled and enjoy a strong raw bar, and where the kitchen emphasizes freshness, quality and thoughtful preparations across dishes like tuna tartare, lobster rolls, grilled swordfish and cured seafood platters. The ambiance is repeatedly described as warm, convivial and lively, with a beautiful terrace overlooking the market and a comfortable interior that works for casual lunches or special dinners. Service is often praised for attentiveness and friendliness, though there are occasional criticisms about delays, pacing between courses, and some menu items that felt overpriced or modest in portions. Overall Palomar appears to be regarded as one of Montreal's best seafood destinations, delivering fresh, well executed seafood in a unique market setting with a welcoming team, inviting guests to return for the full experience.
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5.0

We came for brunch & loved it. We tried the lobster pain perdu & Reuben sandwich which were both delicious. The seats at the bar are the best, you get to watch them prep your food. Definitely coming back for the dinner menu!

Nov 1, 2023
on Google

The best seafood restaurant I have been to in Montreal, The staff was great they helped us pick the wine & the dinner was awesome

Oct 15, 2023
on Google

Ceci était ma premier visite a ce restaurant .Beau concept, menu intéressant mais j'ai été déçu. J'ai pris la gaufre avec la galette de crevette. J'ai attendu très longtemps pour recevoir mon plat & la gaufre était beaucoup trop cuite. J'avais beaucoup de misère a la couper & elle était très sèche & dur. Donc j'ai demander d'avoir un peu de sirop d'érable mais quand j'ai reçu ma facture on me charge 2.50$. Je n'ai pas de problème a être facturé pour un extra mais ca aurait été apprécié que la serveuse m'avise qu'il y aura des frais. Je vais réfléchir si je leur donne une deuxième chance.

Oct 14, 2023
on Google

Super bons plats, bon service. À essayer définitivement!

Oct 13, 2023
on Google

Bonne bouffe & belle expérience. A recommander sans faute!

Oct 13, 2023
on Google

Très bon, bel endroit & bon accueil 👍

Oct 13, 2023
on Google

On a mangé des lobster rolls un midi avec un verre de Chardonnay, tout était parfait!

Oct 13, 2023
on Google
5.0

Very nice a quaint indoor eating area. I really enjoyed the quality of the fish. Some of the best fish I’ve had & I usually don’t like fish. They do get very creative with the dishes & that’s what I think stands out the most. Like having a tuna burger that tasted nothing like what you would think fish tastes like.

Oct 8, 2023
on Google

Oh que j’ai bien mangé! Le Palomar est bien placé dans la courte liste des meilleurs nouveaux restaurants 2023.

De beaux cocktails, des vins de toutes les couleurs (un blanc de roquefort, légèrement salé: original & bon!), des produits de la mer frais, très souvent locaux, qu’on peut faire apprêter à notre goût.

J’trippe pas sur le poisson, sauf quand il est frit (je recommande le mixto!). Les accompagnements sont variés & délicieux. Le chou-fleur 😋!

Le service était impeccable. Je reviendrai avant Noël, c’est sûr!

Oct 7, 2023
on Google
4.0

Half lobster, poached egg, béarnaise, herb salad on a terrace, Sunday, under the autumn sun & great discussions on psychology & travel. This is Montreal 🥰

Sep 24, 2023
on Google

Too small portions fried in old oil.
The fish & chips had no fish & no taste! Frito mixto could even be plastic...

Sep 24, 2023
on Google

Wow! Belle découverte! Les poissons étaient simplement délicieux & le service très sympathique. Vraiment excellent pour une petite soirée de qualité. Nous y reviendrons certainement!

Sep 14, 2023
on Google

Great atmosphere, very nice & quick service & amazing food. I happily fell on this spot at Jean Talon market. It's both a resto & they sell some pretty awesome specialty fish products. Simple wine list but that's not what you come here for, you come for the food. Had the Frito plate, the swordfish & the fries. The swordfish has this crazy house smoked bacon on top & it's served on this insane corn mash. I was blown away. Live the amazing vibe. Will definitely be back. I literally want to try everything on the menu. They even have brunch! How crazy is that! A breakfast sandwich with a shrimp patty instead of sausage. I really do want to try everything on the menu. Important note, th brunch, lunch & dinner menu are all separate so you can't have brunch at dinner time. Thanks for the great food Palomar! I'll be back!

Sep 13, 2023
on Google

Best lobster roll in Montreal!

Sep 8, 2023
on Google

Nice new spot at the Jean Talon market. Went here on a lovely warm day in the beginning of September. Ordered fish'n chips & a beer.
Fish was good with thin crispy batter - not a lot of fish, but fine. Chips were just warm when served, soft & not at all crispy. Asked for some salt & extra mayo with the fries, which came right away.

Staff was excellent, smiling & welcoming.

I like the Silo beer brand, & this was a great beer.

I will be coming back, but I won't have chips next time...

Sep 4, 2023
on Google
5.0

Excellente expérience, du début à la fin. La qualité des produits était irréprochable. Équipe jeune, mais compétente & intéressée.

Nous y sommes allé sans réservation & sans attentes, un vendredi soir, & ce fut un coup de coeur inattendu!

Des fruits de mer du Canada, du poisson succulent dans sa fraîcheur & sa texture. Nous y retournerons assurément, & j'espère que vous essaierez aussi!

Sep 2, 2023
on Google

Super high quality food & amazing service. Try the tuna steak! Will definitely come back!

Aug 26, 2023
on Google

Nous nous sommes arrêtés pour une envie de fish & ships & avons finalement essayé quelques fruits de mer en plus; c’était délicieux. Je recommande vivement les pétoncles. Les serveuses/eurs sont efficaces & très aimables. Seul point négatif pour nous touristes: pas de vin canadien à la carte. C’était sans doute une heure de faible affluence, donc très calme avec une petite musique jazz sympatoc. Une belle pause fraîche fort appréciée par une journée de chaleur.

Aug 24, 2023
on Google
2.0

Piatti nella media, originale il tagliere di mare, la frittura di mare 4 anelli e un ciuffo, buona ma scarsa. Servizio non all'altezza della gentilezza canadese

Aug 22, 2023
on Google

I went for the grocery product. They have an amazing selection of Japanese sauce. I'm pretty picky about the ponzu sauce, & they ace it.

Aug 22, 2023
on Google