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.
Delicious! We had some allergies & picky eaters in our group & they went above & beyond to take care of our concerns. The chef even came to check on us & our food. The food was amazing as was the brick walls.
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.
Sep 26, 2022
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We enjoyed our visit to the Porto Mar restaurant very much. A nice quiet ambience, great service, nicely presented food & lovely staff. Can recommend it to others like us not in the first flush of youth. Best restaurant we visited in Montreal over 4 night stay.
Excellent ambiance & excellent food! All 6 of us were most impressed with our meals. The salmon, escargot, soup, lamb were all stellar. Service was spot on & Amber was delightful. So glad we stumbled upon this treasure!!!
We were three couples dining. The grilled chorizo, Portuguese soup & sardines starters were fabulous, The main courses were grilled chicken with a Piri seasoning, pork cutlets, & red sea bass were all very good. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. The servers were excellent. We will definitely return!
Très beau souper au Porto Mar ! Tout était délicieux ! Les escargots en entrée se démarquaient ! Très bon service dans un magnifique décor! Un restaurant avec un très bon rapport qualité/ prix ! Une rareté dans le Vieux Montréal !
Food & service was excellent, staff was very courteous & friendly. Prices were reasonable & portions were very good. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for a relaxed evening with a warm ambiance.