Restaurant Darquise receives praise for a warm and inviting atmosphere and for many dishes described as delicious and well prepared, with standout items such as duck, braised beef ribs, steak and tapas, and croquettes; reviewers frequently compliment friendly and attentive service and a lively but cozy vibe, though several notes mention inconsistency in service and concerns about pace, formality, or attentiveness, including one experience with a rude server and another where wine refills or dessert drinks were missed; the terrace can be uncomfortable due to cold or heat and noise levels can be high, sometimes making it feel less intimate; some dishes are criticized as overpriced or underseasoned, such as a pasta dish, certain appetizers or a Caesar salad; overall many guests consider the food excellent and the value fair when the service aligns with expectations, and return is common when seeking a vibrant dining scene with solid flavors.
Great food. They source their pasta from a specialty place neighbour to the restaurant. The chef's pick of the day is ACTUALLY a menu inspired by the ingredients of the day & what's in season. The value for money proposition is excellent in my opinion.
Qualité prix c'était excellent! Il y a des plats en masse abordable & le prix des drinks / bière fait bien du sens. J'ai pris le délice du chasseur & c'était excellent, rien à dire. Mes amis ont pris le filet mignon & la joue de boeuf & c'était excellent (j'ai goûté), bien cuit avec de bonnes sauces. En plus, même si c'était plein de monde le service était assez rapide. C'est sûr que je reviens à mon prochain passage dans le coin
It's the kind of Irish pub that brings the community together. It's the place to connect & be real. No presence & lonely new addition with outside covered patio.
What a great evening! The Food was absolutely amazing - I can really recommend the beef ribs!
Our great Dinner was accompenied by a lovely & warm hearted service - Keiko did an amazing job serving us! Thanks again for the nice conversations & the recommendations. We had a wonderful time with Keiko in your restaurant. :-)
Moi & ma femme on a passé une excellente soirée avec une belle ambiance.
Entrée de saumons & le repas de boeuf braisée. Sans oublier la merveilleuse playliste & la serveuse qui nous a si bien servi. Demandez Audrey 😊
Mar 28, 2025
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Had dinner with another couple with a reservation sand sat on the new heated patio. The restaurant was about 60% full, service was prompt & helpful. Food was good to very good. I had the beef ribs which were a bit overdone but very tasty, my partner had the sharing board of seafood which was very icily presented & most very tasty (chicken satay was so so). Drinks were good & wine selection above average. I would come back!
We went for dinner on a quiet Monday night, but had a great experience. The staff was very welcoming, especially with our two children over the age of five. The service was quick, & the food was delicious. Smash burgers, surprisingly good, definitely one of the best meals during our time at Mont Tremblant.
Sur la terrasse, musique vraiment trop forte. Service correct, le serveur manque assurément d'expérience & d'assurance. Sympathique & gentil. Il aurait eu besoin d'un coup de main. On a dû demander eau & pain.
Entrées:
Escargots, très bons.
Accras, franchement ratés. Des boules de pâtes frites sauce chimichurri. C'était quelque chose mais pas des accras.
Repas:
Joue de boeuf. Cuisson, portion, sauce & purée sont excellents. Carottes...1/4 était vraiment trop cuite. Étrange.
Carte des vins:
Très bons choix, variée, complète & pour tous les budgets.
On n'a pas pris de dessert.
Coût: 216$ incluant une bouteille à 85$ & les taxes. Pour 2 personnes.
On y retourne? Peut être.
Mar 24, 2025
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Before you read, check my other reviews I'm not a complainer at all. But Our server was Matthieu & he was very unprofessional. To give a visual, we were at a table of four. He never checked up on us, & did not fill our waters the whole time or refilled our glasses of wine. Not the worst thing right… But what was worthy of a bad review is the following: He was trying to fill our waters when we got there & half of his body was on my arm. It was very uncomfortable. Also when the food came, he had the pepper shaker over my plate & because I didn't notice him he said yes or no, in a very rude manner. I answered no from the pressure than changed my mind. Then he literally went on top of my head & peppered my plate. The rest of my table were in shock. Then to add, when he was taking my finished plate instead of picking it up from the right where it was open space, he picks it up behind me, in between my husband & I, almost knocking my face I had to push myself back, & he did it again with my aunts plate who was sitting across me, he took her plate & rolled it on the table until the edge that it literally touched me. Not practical & very unprofessional. He was beyond rude & he was very invasive. My husband had to stop me from asking for the manager & complaining. I don't usually give bad reviews but I was furious with the service & I was not the only one. My whole table was disturbed by his lack of customer service.
Otherwise the food was absolutely delicious. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. The chef was wonderful. I had the Duck & it was just so tender & lovely. It's too bad the service didn't do the restaurant justice. If it wasn't for Mathieu I would have given the place an easy 4 stars minimum. It's only getting 3 stars because the food & the rest of the staff were very nice.
Première fois depuis l ouverture de la terrasse qui est très bien .
Le nouveau menu est décevant.Pas de menu du jour car semaine de relâche???
Nous avons pris des tapas qui ont été servis froid.
Pas une fois le serveur a remis du vin dans nos verres.
La table d à côté a remis les frites servies froides.
Plus de diligence à apportez les repas serait apprécié
Excellente nourriture & super service avec Dani. Le tataki de thon est un des meilleurs que j'ai mangés , les boules au fromage sont délicieuses & le tartare de boeuf est très très bon!
Je ne pense pas avoir mangé une aussi bonne viande que celle-ci. La joue de boeuf est à tomber par terre. Le service est impeccable, l'ambiance est bonne & la cuisine évidement incroyable. Je salue toute l'équipe pour son excellent travail.
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Super service ! 2e étage plus calme que le rez-de-chaussée. Tout était bon! Le Devil's Ceasar est bien garni & le double smash burger est à la fois moelleux & croquant. On y retournera c'est certain!
Mm amazing food!!!!! ❤? ❤? ❤? got pizza & steak, the price of the steak was worth every penny
Update 2 years later : still amazing !
The duck is so friggen amazing & juicy & so much flavor!!!!! Its a must try .
Update: 5 years later : this place is EVEN BETTER than before. How is this possible . I give them a Michelin star !
Dinner was so tasty & they had a ton of options for meal types & wine. The waiter (Joey) kept us laughing all night, as well as all the other tables. Highly recommend the braised beef short rib & the escargot.
