Located in Old Montreal since 2005, Porto Mar is the ideal spot for romantic dinners, business meetings, casual encounters, birthdays and other special events. Our restaurant is located in a beautiful historic building with a unique old world charm.
Our menu offers a variety of traditional Portuguese dishes as well as fresh fish, seafood, steak and a choice of grilled specialties. We also have many gluten free options. The extensive wine list has something for everyone with its large selection of Portuguese wines including many private imports at affordable prices.
We invite you to come and enjoy the relaxed, cozy atmosphere, combined with friendly and courteous service. Let us spoil you while you enjoy the food, wine, music and ambiance. You will never want to leave!
Our Specialties
Fresh fish, Seafood, Steak and Traditional Portuguese dishes.
Porto Mar Restaurant serves authentic Portuguese cuisine in a warm, relaxed setting in old Montreal, with friendly and attentive staff and a welcoming vibe that makes guests feel at home. The menu shines with seafood offerings like grilled octopus, turbo fish, sardines and cod croquettes, plus a flavorful seafood rice, all described as delicious and well prepared, and the house wine adds to the enjoyable dining experience. The ambiance blends charming decor with Portuguese music, quiet enough for conversation, and the location turns a visit into a memorable occasion whether for a casual night out or a special gathering; the service is consistently praised and patrons often say they will return.
We had an amazing experience at Porto Mar. The the fish & rice dish felt like real home cooking & sardines were super flavorful (in the best, authentic way). We had a starter of chorizo was also a standout.
The table d'hôte is definitely worth it. For just a few dollars more you get a starter, a generous main meal, & dessert.
We tried the chocolate mousse & frozen lemon dessert (highly recommended). It was the perfect finish!
For a spot in Old Montreal, the prices are very fair, portions are big, & the atmosphere is relaxed-great for a date night or just a nice meal out.
The atmosphere is relaxed & inviting, making it a great spot for a date night, tourists exploring Old Montreal, or really anyone who loves Portuguese food, whether it's seafood or meat. The service was fantastic, & we even had the chance to meet the owners, who were some of the kindest & most welcoming people you could hope to meet.
Went here last night in the Old Port & had such a great experience at Porto Mar. You need to check them out ASAP!
Our server Alex was super chill & attentive, & one of the owners, Melanie, came by & was incredibly kind. We even got the chance to speak with the chef, which made the whole experience feel really personal.
Food-wise, everything was fresh & full of flavor. The spicy shrimp were a standout so delicious, I'd go back just for those. I had the turbot (yes, it's a real fish 😂) & it was cooked perfectly. The potatoes on the side were also amazing.
We also had a seafood medley with rice (loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, salmon, cod basically everything) & it was super saucy & satisfying.
Drinks were on point too loved my old fashioned.
To finish, we had a porto-braised pear with ice cream & it was honestly the perfect dessert.
Beautiful location, especially if you can grab a window seat. Definitely a spot we'll be going back to.
Apr 9, 2026
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Wonderful find! Friendly & welcoming staff. Food was delicious. We had the grilled octopus & the turbo fish. Both were very tasty & the grilled sardines were delicious. Great house wine too. We will be back! Obrigado!
Celina is an amazing hostess, server, she makes your evening special. Thd food is authentic & wonderful. The ambiance is 100 % old Montréal. Parking can be challenging but it is worth it
Un mardi midi... Au hasard d'une promenade, nous sommes entrés. Un accueil & un service chaleureux, une cuisine fidèle à la tradition & des attentions qui font chaud au coeur.
5 little grilled shrimp around a stack of rice for $34 bucks, eh. The balsamic snails were good, but the grilled sardines were a little fishy & we left hungry. Nice ambiance & service though. From what I hear, family owned.
Feb 28, 2026
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We are a three-generation family of 7 who dined here on New Years Eve. We had an awesome experience. The restaurant served a pre-fixed menu & obviously planned to serve us from 8:00-midnight. They provided noisemakers & hats, wonderful food & an inviting atmosphere. The table was set against a lovely window in a semi-private space, making it easy for my hard-of-hearing father to hear. Our server, Alex, was attentive & professional with just the right hint of warmth. We creating a lasting memory of sharing a special NYE together with the help of the staff at Porto Mar. Thank you for your care for us!
Bon restaurant portugais en plein coeur du vieux Montréal.
Personnel très sympa & lieu joliment décoré.
Les tarifs sont dans la norme des restaurants pour ce secteur & la nourriture est bonne. Bien que pas encore au niveau de la vraie cuisine portugaise (notamment niveau cuisson), étant originaire du Portugal.
Agréable moment.
This was an amazing experience. Being the daughter of parents born in the Azores this was really authentic. Chef Luis visited our table & was an absolute pleasure. This is definitely a must.
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Absolutely in love with the omniance of this restaurant. Beautiful location! Incredible wait staff. & the food is delicious. Simple recipes with quality ingredients. The escargot was probably one of my favorite things from tonight's meal.
The food was nothing special. Huge servings but left green beans in my fridge that had more flavour & anyone can poach a salmon & add fresh dill. We had the crème caramel for dessert & mine came with a piece cracked off. My crème caramel is way better! Best thing was the coffee-Nespresso ! Hide the machine !
The very young waiter was kind & did his best
This was, by far, one of the best & authentic Portuguese meals I've had in Canada in years! Our server, Selena, was gracious & amazing, & Chef Luis, the owner, prepared a fabulous meal & made us feel so welcome! If you are missing Portugal or want to experience an authentic meal, please try! We will definitely be back! fois muito saboroso!
