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.
Porto Mar is a true Old Montreal classic - an upscale yet cozy Portuguese seafood restaurant that has been around for over 20 years, & it still delivers the same quality & authenticity it's known for. It's the perfect spot for family dinners, after?work meals, or bringing someone you want to impress.
The atmosphere is warm & elegant, & the menu is a seafood lover's dream. They offer a vast selection of fresh options, including several catch?of?the?day dishes that highlight just how high?quality their ingredients are. The food has that refined, comforting feel that makes you instantly understand why this place has lasted so long.
The fish & seafood rice was exactly as I remembered it from years ago - rich, flavorful, & reminiscent of true homemade Portuguese cooking. Others at the table ordered the sardines, which were big, bold, & full of flavor, exactly the way proper Portuguese sardines should be.
We chose the table d'hôte, which is absolutely worth it. For just a little more, you get an appetizer & dessert. The chorizo & cod croquettes were delicious, & the desserts were a perfect finish. The lemon mousse surprised everyone - even someone who normally avoids lemon loved it - & the chocolate mousse was rich & satisfying.
They also offer a signature cocktail menu, adding a classy touch to the whole experience.
Overall, Porto Mar is a hidden gem in the Old Port that continues to impress after all these years. Authentic cuisine, fresh seafood, warm service, & a timeless atmosphere. I would 100% come back.
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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.
We highly recommend this place! It's a gem.
Apr 15, 2026
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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.
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
I think it was a very good experience. The food was very delicious. The six of us, including wine & dessert, spent a total of $375, which is really a good deal. I will patronize it again next time I come to Montreal.
Great place for dinner
Excellent whiskey sours & other cocktails
The set menu is nice& gives you xtra dessert & coffee
Food was delicious & service v v quick
We were a party of 3 & ordered different food & drinks but it arrived quickly & was fresh & delicious
La nourriture & le service sont excellents. Le demi-poulet, la soupe & le dessert étaient succulents. Je recommande fortement. J'ai été très bien servi. Personnel souriant & attentionné.
C'était ma première visite & ce ne sera pas la dernière. 👌
Feb 27, 2025
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Vraiment très beau restaurant Bouffe excellente de l'entrée au dessert Steak au poivre wow er carré d'agneau wow Notre serveuse ( Kim )extraordinaire d'un gentillesse exemplaire Bref très belles soirée
What a gem we found while in old Montreal. We spent time wandering the area & decided to try this place out for lunch. We would recommend this to others. Service was amazing, food was tasty & was out in a reasonable time. Some meals came with coffee/tea & dessert.
I've been coming here weekly when visiting Montréal since last year. It is by far my overall favorite restaurant. The lunch specials are a great value featuring soup or salad, entree with potatoes & vegetables & dessert & coffee. They do magnificent work here & as a very critical reviewer this is indeed one of the best restaurants in Montreal.
We had a wonderful meal at Porto Mar! We got the lunch special which came with a choice of soup or salad. The entree was hearty (grilled chicken, vegetables & fries). It came with dessert. My husband enjoys the grilled sardines & my son got the beef sandwich with fries.
Aug 10, 2024
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Beautiful Portuguese restaurant in old montreal. We had the table l'hôte menu that came woth starter, main dish & dessert with coffee. Great meal, attentive staff! Totally recommend.
My family & I had a fantastic time at Porto Mar, we tried various traditional Portuguese dishes & they were all authentic & savoury. If you get the chance to stop by please try their dessert pastéis de nata!
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!
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We went for lunch & ordered special of the day & calamari. Both were very good & dessert at the end was so delicious too. Highly recommend. Service was very nice as well.
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.
The food was good, good choices on the table d'hôte menu. Our waiter was very nice & also offered to change our dessert included. However, service was very slow! It took 45 min to receive our appetizers & an hour between this dish & our mains! For this reason, I would think twice before returning.
We had a marvelous dinner at Porto Mar.
We decided to go with the Table De Hote option.
I had the shrimp my Wife had the Swordfish. Both were awesome!
We opted for Monte Cristo specially coffees for dessert & were not disappointed with our choice.
Service was above & beyond our expectations.
We'll be back!
