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 offers authentic Portuguese flavors with simple recipes and high quality ingredients, delivering generous portions at a good value in a cozy, welcoming setting. The atmosphere is calm and intimate, with tasteful decor and background Portuguese music that fosters easy conversation. Dishes such as seafood specialties, cod croquettes, and grilled options stand out along with desserts, and guests consistently praise attentive service and warm hospitality that makes gatherings feel special. The chef is credited with creating memorable meals and checking in at the table, while the staff handle groups and families with care. The location in the Old Port of Montreal provides a charming backdrop and a strong wine list, making it a popular choice for a relaxed dinner, anniversaries, or family outings. Overall, Porto Mar Restaurant is described as a reliable, homey spot where authentic flavors, good value, and welcoming service come together to create lasting memories.
Very good find - I've had cod croquettes, salmon with potatoes & grilled vegetables & caramel flan. Food was delicious! It was also a few mins away by foot from our hotel in Old Town which helped.
If I'm back in Montreal, I'll return!
We had a grand time at Porto Mar. Started with a Porto Tonico, had the cod fritters, the seafood rice & finished it off with flan & a frozen lemon dessert. We loved everything, but we particularly enjoyed the seafood rice as it featured a nice mix of fish & seafood.
Aug 9, 2025
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We came off the street & had a delicious meal at this cozy restaurant. I had the cod which was excellent, the two others had the liver & tuna which I heard were tasty also. The space is located in an old, cozy building & our server Serena was super attentive & super friendly.
We had a lovely dinner tonight! Service was incredible. Sarina, our server was great! Spot on when describing the house wines, cod croquettes & dinner menu. Building was beautiful, food cooked perfectly! We had the piri piri shrimp/calamari & salmon. Both large portions & great flavours. Atmosphere was lovely: a quiet & charming building in old port. Thank you again Sarina, we had a great time!
A veritable institution for Portuguese cuisine in Old Montreal, Porto Mar offers all the classics you'd expect. The setting is in keeping with those original stone-brick buildings accented with wood trim offering a somewhat somber moody atmosphere. All very historic! Given the configuration of the room, there are several seats at the front with large windows facing d'Youville street & then a cozy similar sized section in the back (itself divided into two by a walkthrough zone) deep into the brick & old wood look. For our meal we opted for the table d'hote...We started with the Caldo Verde Soup (very good but could have been a bit more flavorful) & the Mixed Salad (it was a mixed salad). For our mains we had the Grilled Half Chicken (very moist & tender meat) & the Fish of the Day - Cod (also very good) with a small serving of potatoes & vegetables on the side. Dessert was a traditional & very good Creme Caramel (Flan) & the Chocolate Mousse (good). Service was friendly & helpful with the meal being served promptly. Enjoy!
We had the most amazing meal! Such fresh fish & the spicy shrimp are amazing! Best deal in the Old Port for price & quality! The Cod & Swordfish were amazing!
Service was friendly. Decor was clean but unexceptional. Calamari was luke warm, bland & limited. Grilled sardines were very good. Cod was good but unexciting. White house wine was quite acceptable. The risk of having $20 charged per person in the event of not showing for a reservation was a bit intimidating & didn't seem to be the norm with the Montreal restaurants. It was also a bit surprising as on Saturday night there were still a log of tables not occupied.
outstanding service, great food & reasonably priced. I had the cod which was superb & my husband a Portuguese pork dish which was also amazing. it was " date night" as we were going to Alegria following our meal. Great choice ! would go back any time we are in the Old Port !
Highly recommend this restaurant, we booked because the places in the old town seemed very busy but Porto Mar was a haven of good food & excellent service. We had the set menus, lots of choice we chose fish... sardines, cod & creme brûlee to finish, all delicious & good value
Jul 31, 2018
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This is the best Portuguese restaurant in Montreal. All the plates are so good that it is hard to pick only one. Had the portuguese soup & the fish of the day which was cod & it melted in the mouth. The mix of flavors are exquisite & the portions just right. Dessert was excellent as well. Kudos to the cooks & the staff know how to make you feel at home. I highly recommend this place.
Charming historic setting for fabulous seafood. We had a quiet peaceful table by the window. We had a nice mixed salad, fresh baked cod & a great bottle of red Portuguese wine.
Our server was attentive, kind & helpful. We shall return!!
A great place with friendly Portugese atmosphere. Very interesting interior design . Food was great : cod , sardines & chefs special fried shrimps . Service excellent. Didn't taste wines . Easy to book online
