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.
Pincette - Bar à Homard shines in Old Montreal as a lively, welcoming seafood spot where the lobster takes center stage from poutine and ravioli to rolls and oysters, with many praising the friendly, attentive service and the chic yet cozy ambiance, the strong drinks program, and the terrace for people watching, while a few notes about busy hours, value and occasional menu changes balance the overall picture.
A great cozy place. We headed into to escape the cold, wet weather. Had a nice bowl of soup (carrot / leek) & cup of tea.
Atmosphere we warm & inviting. Food was delicious. A great find.
When we think of our time in Montreal, we'll think of Pincette & of Marie. Her warmth & professionalism elevated an already beautiful experience. The atmosphere is upscale yet inviting-chic, urban energy softened by French country touches. Every detail-from the food to the presentation-felt thoughtful, elegant, & memorable. Marie was warm, polished, & attentive-we were instantly at ease which made our lunch even more magical.
J'ai été avec une amie, je me suis commandé un bloody Cesar signature du restaurant à 24$ & c'était médiocre. Une petite crevette avec une huître & un céleri. Il n'y avait pas de sel de céleri sur bord du verre! Ça goûtait à du V8 dilué rempli de glaçons sans alcool.
Ensuite j'ai pris une chaudrée de palourde comme entrée. Il n'y avait pas de goût, la chaudrée était tiède. Peu de fruits de mers. Vraiment décevant.
J'ai pris une entrée de 6 huîtres, j'ai pu au moins obtenir le spécial malgré le fait que je suis venu après l'heure de la promotion. Le plat était bien présenté.. citron.. piment.. Tabasco. C'était le seul plat qui faisait du sens.
Comme plat principal, j'ai pris une poutine au homard & chair de crabe. C'était une poutine généreuse avec peu de homard & je ne suis même pas certain qu'il y avait de la chair de crabe dedans. C'était vraiment décevant.
En général, je trouve que pour les prix des plats, ceux-ci ne sont pas à la hauteur. C'était ma première & dernière fois à ce restaurant.
An absolutely incredible experience at Pincette - Bar à Homard. The oysters & lobster were truly out of this world fresh, perfectly prepared, & bursting with flavor. You can really taste the quality in every bite.
The customer service was just as impressive. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, & went above & beyond to make sure everything was perfect. That level of care & attention really elevates the whole experience.
If you're a seafood lover, this place is a must. Easily one of the best dining experiences in Montreal!
The food & drinks were very good! We had the shrimp cocktail as an appetizer, which was presented beautifully & also came with a salad. The scallop risotto was very cheesy, which I liked, & my husband loved the lobster roll. It was quiet around 6:30pm when we arrived but quickly filled up by 7:00.
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Super belle expérience au restaurant La Pincette !
Le service était excellent du début à la fin, & un gros merci à Éloïse qui nous a vraiment bien servis 👌
La nourriture était incroyable - je recommande fortement d'aller essayer le homard & le crabe, ça vaut vraiment le détour ! 🦞🦀
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Quoi de mieux que le vieux Montréal, ses murs de pierres, une atmosphère chaleureuse, de la nourriture de qualité & un service offert avec sourire. Tout fut excellent.
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We waited about 20 minutes just to get a menu (it was not busy as we went around 3pm between lunch & dinner) we were there for some drinks & oysters. We ordered 12 Oysters & every single one had many pieces of broken shells in them & they weren't cut off of the muscle that attaches them into the shell. So we had to use the tiny spoon to loosen them off the shell. So we could eat them. It was an awful experience to say the least. Sitting there waiting with not even a glass of water. I asked my husband'do they want us to leave?' … disappointing that we spent close to $120 on that experience.
Our server, Juliette, was fantastic. She was warm & welcoming, & made us elderly folks feel comfortable. She took great care of us & was very professional. Juliette is a great asset to your team.
