At Pincette- Lobster Bar, transport yourselves to a chic lobster shack in the East Coast of Canada. With lobster as the main item on the menu, our restaurant presents a variety of unique dishes including lobster poutine, lobster pasta, lobster mac and cheese, as well as classic dishes such as lobster rolls and of course, whole lobster. Enjoy a full raw bar as well as a range of seafood platters including Fish & Chips, linguine with clams and oysters.
Perfect for lunch or dinner
Located on St-Paul street right next to the infamous Place Jacques-Cartier square, enjoy a delicious meal with a warm and intimate ambiance in the heart of Old Montreal. Try our lobster dishes, seafood and hamburgers for lunch or dinner.
Take advantage of our terrace in the summer as well!
Our Specialties
Unique dishes including lobster poutine, lobster pasta, lobster mac and cheese, as well as classic dishes such as lobster rolls and of course, whole lobster.
Reviews describe Pincette as a cozy, charming seafood haven in Old Montreal with a warm, attentive staff and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere that makes it great for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Diners consistently praise the lobster dishes, from lobster ravioli and lobster poutine to lobster roll and lobster tail with risotto, noting exceptionally fresh seafood and skillful preparations. The service is frequently highlighted as professional, friendly, and knowledgeable, with servers guiding guests through the menu and wine pairings. The setting, including patios and beautiful stone interiors, plus windows for people watching, adds to a memorable dining experience. Portions are described as generous for some dishes and well priced for the area, with several mentions of generous portions and good value. The menu offers a focused but appealing seafood lineup with standout starters like grilled octopus, oysters, clam chowder, and ceviches, and desserts and cocktails that complement the meals. Overall, Pincette is regarded as a top choice in the Old Port for seafood lovers, offering consistent quality, memorable service, and a welcoming ambience that invites return visits.
Superbe accueil & service impeccable. Mention pour la serveuse qui était très souriante & sympathique.
La poutine au homard était très bonne ainsi que que le demi homard accompagné de bons légumes.
Pour ma part, la tarte au citron déconstruite était parfaite comme dessert.
Une belle expérience, merci !
I had the lobster egg Benedict & was surprised about the quantity of the lobster on the plate. Literally less than two bites. On one egg it was even half the size of bite than the other. The poutine is definitely a better choice. Walked out very disappointed.
We've been to this restaurant for a brunch. We ordered orange & passionfruit smoothie, which was very delicious. For main course we ordered lobster poutine with hollandaise cheese, which was very delicious & I really love it & waffles with chicken, which was OK but the chicken was way too crispy for me. The service was good. It was a bit slow because we went on the weekend & it was very busy there, but the atmosphere was nice.
We ordered the soup & ratatouille to start which were a perfect beginning to a beautiful meal. The main course of ½ Lobster & Lobster Poutine were out of this world. By far our best meal in Canada so far. Perfect location in Montreal old town surrounded by beautiful buildings, we would definitely say the walk from our hotel was worth it. Everything was topped off by the wonderful service we received from Vana who couldn't do enough for us. She was so friendly, cheerful & helpful throughout the meal. If you're in Montreal definitely put this place on your list.
Nov 12, 2025
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Try the home made lobster ravioli. It was incredible. The one thing to note is that the protion is not huge. But we had already had appetizers so it was perfect for me. The best appetizers we had were the Ceasars salad (made properly with anchovies) & the grilled octopus.
If you are really hungry- another at my table had the surf & turf which looked really good but was eaten so fast I did not get a chance to try!
Another person with us had the poutine- it was ok & had good crab & lobster meat. But in Quebec there are lots of places for poutine.
Bonjour,
Nous étions un groupe de français en visite au Canada. On nous a conseillé votre restaurant. Nous sommes venus un soir & un midi déguster le homard grillé & le midi la poutine au homard. EXCELLENT. Le personnel sympathique. Nous avons eu à faire à Marie, Eloïse & un jeune homme français qui était tout nouveau. De jeunes dynamiques, agréables & de bons conseils. Nous en avons parlé au groupe car nous nous sommes régalées de votre cuisine raffinée dans un cadre superbe. Dans notre groupe vous avez la visite d'au moins 15 personnes suite à nos commentaires. Je conseille votre restaurant. On est pas déçu & agréablement bien surpris. Avec mon amie qui était avec moi nous vous mettons 5 étoiles pour tout. L'addition est convenable question qualité prix .J'ai des amis français qui compte aller à Montréal je leur ai donné vos coordonnées. Les plats sont bien présentés, nous avons des serviettes en tissus & tout est fait pour passer un moment culinaire dans l'enchantement. Bravo à tous.
Michèle MARTIN de Belfort (France)
Excellent seafood & good cocktails, for a restaurant in the tourist area this is a gem. The lobster poutine is excellent but the scallops are the best.
Googled for a French & seafood combo restaurant in old town during our 8 hour layover & landed on this one randomly. Amazing spot! Great atmosphere, outdoor & indoor seating, friendly staff, & spectacular food!! Would definitely come back again. We got the poutine, the tuna, & the white sangria... All were absolutely delicious!
Enjoyed lunch on table on the sidewalk table.
Good food. I had mackerel spread on toast with kale leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot julienne, etc., topped with an egg poached & some caviar, & of course a double espresso with hot coffee ...
My son had a very tasty Lobster Poutine ...
Was looking to eat a lobster roll for lunch & decided on the lobster poutine instead. It was delicious! The lobster was cooked perfectly & the gravy with a mayo sauce that tasted like lobster was chef's kiss. A must when in Old Montreal. Rose was very nice.
Etwas Besonderes für die deutschen Geschmacksnerven: Lobster-Poutine. Sagenhaft lecker bei schönem Ambiente und einem nett-geduldigem Service. Ich war begeistert!
Sep 8, 2025
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The decor & waitresses are good. The problem is that the menu contained only 4 items, mismatching the menu online. They did admit the mistake & offered us a complementary dessert. The food overall a bit overpriced, 38 for a poutine, & wasn't special..
The service, food, atmosphere, everything was excellent! Tommy took amazing care of us & even had a replacement wine tasting when our selection want in stock. Can't recommend this place enough. Get the Lobster roll & poutine!
Visited Montreal for the first time, & this was a really nice place to stop by for lunch. Had lobster poutine & a lobster roll with my mother-- they were amazing after a day of walking around the old Montreal.
Our server, Marie was very caring & helped us with the menu because we weren't good with French. She was exceptionally attentive & helpful! Merci! Thank you for making our visit memorable.
Triste découverte gustatives, frites peut-être maison mais réchauffées, demie homard sec, ridiculement petit!!! Sinon belle guedille homard & poutine moyenne. Service approximatif mais heureusement la jeune femme d'origine d'Amérique du Sud était agréable & souriante.
I've been to Montreal twice & both times included Pincette as a must-have meal! Their poutine with crab & lobster is a delicious take on the classic. Cocktails are great, cod fritters awesome, & one of the few restaurants open at odd hours in the area. Lastly, our waiter Gabriel was a gem! He provided great service, was polite & prompt. Thanks, Gabriel & Pincette for a great meal!
