Restaurant Kamúy brings the soulful, sun-drenched flavors of Haiti and the Caribbean to the heart of the city. The menu centers on bold, traditional dishes like crispy, marinated griot and tender conch, each prepared to emphasize deep, authentic seasoning. Golden fried plantains provide a perfect balance of texture, pairing with zesty house-made dipping sauces that brighten every plate. The kitchen leans into complex spice blends and slow-cooked preparations that fill the space with inviting aromas. Beyond the food, the bar program features original cocktails crafted with tropical fruit bases and aromatic herbs. Vibrant colors and cultural motifs permeate the physical space, creating an environment that feels both lively and deeply rooted in island heritage. Every element of the menu reflects a connection to Caribbean traditions through simple, bold, and satisfying plates.
Kamúy offers a vibrant culinary journey rooted in Caribbean and Haitian traditions, where flavorful dishes like griot, ceviche, and various seasoned meats are frequently highlighted for their bold taste and quality. Many visitors appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and the thoughtful presentation of the food, noting that the restaurant serves as a great destination for romantic outings, social gatherings, or pre-show dining in the heart of the city. While service styles and logistical experiences can vary, the establishment is often praised for its creative menu, unique cocktail pairings, and the genuine passion shown by the kitchen and waitstaff in delivering a memorable dining experience.
Some of our food was good, some was not great.
Atmosphere is cramped & loud, there were flies flying around inside the restaurant. It's a nice spot & a nice place, just felt like they could improve here. The servers were nice, but they were very slow, they checked on us once to see if we liked the food, but then never came back to bring us more water or to see if we wanted dessert or anything.
We had the Tomato salad, Ceviche, Fried chicken, Jerk Chicken, Griot & Grilled fish as well as 5 cocktails.
The fried chicken was delicious, the Griot was some of the best in Montreal, but the jerk chicken was horribly dry, the chicken was TINY, it felt like I was eating quail.
The Jerk chicken is 25$ on the menu, but after getting home & looking at my receipt, they charged us 32$ per portion (we ordered two portions to share).
The grilled fish was supposed to be 40$, they charged us 45$.
We were also charged 2$ more per drink than what was priced on the menu.
The bill for 4 people ended up over 325$ (before tip) with 5 drinks, a bottle of soda water, 4 appetizers & 3 mains.
For the price, the experience we had was not worth it.
Food was good.
The place is a bit small, so reservation is recommended.
Server was a bit forgetful, but everyone was nice.
Update July 2025: there can be a wait for their bathroom as one is broken. Also, during festival season after 7pm, they only have a 70$ menu option. The terasse is great during festival season, though it can be difficult to hear each other if you want to talk
We were there for the jazz fest performance at 7:30, a perfect location & we were happily surprised at the quality of the food, drinks & service as we had never been before. Every dish had its own special taste but the hummus for me was wonderfully different. Service was friendly & accommodating. I would definitely return. Thanks for a wonderful evening.
Jul 2, 2025
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Clairement un 5 étoiles, des plats surprenant, des saveurs nouvelles. Ne doutez pas, c'est une superbe expérience avec vue sur le quartier des spectacles
On est venu tester le menu 70$/personnes & franchement c'était excellent ! & les quantités sont énormes on a dû prendre le reste à emporter !
Merci JP pour le service au top !
La cuisine était bonne, mais le service laissait franchement à désirer. On vous pousse même à laisser un pourboire, quand bien même vous n'êtes pas satisfait. C'était bizarre.
I was disappointed with the food at this restaurant. I ordered the chicken, but it turned out to be a small, bony bird that was clearly reheated - part of the meat was even cool. It felt overpriced for what I got. I also specifically asked for my food not to be spicy, but the rice that came with the dish was spicy enough to make me sweat - definitely not what I expected. I wanted to order a beer, but they were out, & the server offered me a cocktail'similar to beer.' Unfortunately, it was just rum with soda & lime, & I didn't enjoy it at all. That one's partly my fault for not asking what was in it, but overall the experience was underwhelming.
