Restaurant Foxy focuses on an open-flame cooking method that defines its entire culinary approach. Intense wood-fired heat transforms seasonal market produce into complex dishes while imparting a distinct, natural smokiness. The menu emphasizes raw ingredients sourced from local suppliers to ensure maximum freshness across every plate. Guests observe the preparation process as the live fire serves as the primary heat source for both proteins and vegetables. Every component of the meal benefits from controlled char and caramelization techniques developed through direct flame contact. This methodical integration of traditional grilling practices and modern market sensibilities produces a focused, ingredient-driven menu. The resulting dishes prioritize deep textures and earthy profiles that highlight the elemental nature of the cooking techniques used throughout the facility.
Overall, the reviews describe Foxy as a standout wood fired restaurant with creative, flavorful dishes, warm service, and a stylish, open kitchen vibe. The staff are praised for friendliness, attentiveness, and solid wine and cocktails, with many dishes like feta and pita, scallop crudo, mushroom based plates, and fish and beef mains singled out for their quality and seasoning. The atmosphere and the wood fire are repeatedly noted as defining features. A few reviews mention small portions for the price, occasional inconsistency in execution, and noise or seating that can affect comfort. Many diners consider it one of the top dining experiences in Montreal and express willingness to return, while others suggest researching the menu or choosing the chef counter to maximize satisfaction.
Food is amazing! We got 4 tapas to share (we're 2 people) & we were satisfied.
The flat bread was delicious & we got a mezcal cocktail called Clara, so good!!
I really recommend this place for a date
My daughter treated me to a lovely evening at Foxy. We were warmly welcomed by Véronique & were served by Geneviève, who was charming, efficient, & generous. The cocktail, meal, & desserts were interesting & very tasty! We are both vegetarians & enjoy the veggie options.
Mar 3, 2025
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Warm atmosphere with dim lighting. The flatbread & maitake were exceptional. The carrot & cauliflower dishes were a bit firm, but overall all the dishes had good flavours. We would definitely eat here again!
This place is amazing, they have a seasonal menu which they update regularly with creative dishes & flavors. The part that made me recommend Foxy to my friends was the staff, especially the bartender & hostess, super friendly & helpful with suggestions.
Impeccable service, cool vibe, & a decent wine list. The food was overall okay but a bit pricey for its originality or portion, even considering that most of their dishes were tapas-style to share. For example, $24 for 6 oysters, which might be average in Griffintown but I saw many better price-quality. The duck was pretty good. The food menu is relatively small too.
Encore une fois, quelle belle expérience du début jusqu'à la fin de notre repas. Les saveurs de plats sont exquises! Ambiance feutrée & enveloppante avec un excellent service au table. À la prochaine!
First time & certainly not the last. Food was 10/10. Genevieve guided us & every recommended dish was better than the next. Honestly just delicious. As well all the wines she recommended & drinks were great .
Good spot for casual-chic dining. Service was great, & there's plenty of seating in this cozy restaurant. Their food menu varies & everything looked very fresh. We tried a few different dishes & they all tasted amazing.
Jan 30, 2025
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I had a great experience here! We were warmly welcomed by the owner, who kindly accommodated us earlier than our reservation time. The service was impeccabla, attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere is truly one of a kind, with the enticing aroma of the wood stove adding to the charm. If it's still on the menu, I highly recommend trying the maitake & beef carpaccio-absolutely phenomenal!
Food & drinks were great. We sat at the bar & Sabrina was our bartender- she was incredible! She made some great recommendations & really made the whole experience excellent. Would definitely recommend
J'ai vraiment aimé mon expérience! La nourriture était super même avec mes restrictions alimentaires de femme enceinte. Le serveur connaissait très bien son menu & les plats à éviter. Il a été capable d'ajuster quelques uns afin de m'accommoder. L'ambiance était bien malgré que les tables sont serrés & il est difficile de trouver du stationnement.
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Reserved seats at the bar & on arrival the hostess offered us seats at the bar or seats at the kitchen counter by the wood-fired oven, which we took. Bruno, our server was excellent, reviewing the menu & offering recommendations. We had the scallop crudo, feta & pita, endive salad, capellini pasta & the whole fish (sea bass). Each dish was delightful & we enjoyed them with white & red wine by the glass. The team at Foxy work hard & are clearly passionate about customers having an overall excellent experience . Merci à tous we have a wonderful evening
We sat at the bar where Antoine took care of us. He was super warm & fun to chat with & made great recs. Everything we put in our mouths was special. The New Delhi is the most unique cocktail I've had in recent memory. We ordered the carrot, the cappelletti, the chicken, & the maitake to start. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish. We aren't big dessert people, so we followed Antoine's suggestion to choose an additional small plate from the dinner menu, the homemade feta & squash dish, to wrap up the meal. It was perfect. The restaurant interior, like so many places in Montreal, is beautiful. It's dark & moody & romantic & is made even more enchanting by the warm smokiness of the wood burning oven. Highly recommend this spot.
Delicious food in a lovely atmosphere. You can tell that the chefs put a lot of thought into the menu's creativity & execution. The duck with barley risotto was my favorite dish of the night. Everything else was good but not necessarily memorable.
