Reviewers describe Restaurant La Mer Rouge as a cozy, unpretentious seafood spot in Montreal with warm, attentive service and affordable prices. Fresh seafood is highlighted for quality and flavor, with dishes such as calamari, shrimp tempura, fried calamari, grilled fish, tilapia, and a seafood chowder drawing frequent praise. The focus on sustainable, local ingredients and careful preparation is noted, and the menu is described as varied yet approachable. The atmosphere is often described as welcoming and relaxed, making it a good choice for family meals or casual get togethers, and both the owner and staff are consistently praised for friendliness and helpful service. Many diners consider the prices reasonable and the place easy to find, with several calling it one of the best seafood spots in town and stating they will return. Occasionally a review notes that the experience did not meet expectations or that value could be better, but the overall impression is consistently positive.
Arriving late in Montreal we needed a meal. Found La Mer Rouge nearby & had really nice grilled fish & shrimp. Very friendly, reasonable prices, lots of flavor!
The best seafood I had so far. Fresh fish perfect spices generous portions. Excellent service. They make food like my moma. I found my go to place for seafood, I can't wait to try more things.I had the red snapper with fries & fish & chips with bass fish so flavorful. 😋
Mar 6, 2026
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I had an amazing experience at this seafood restaurant in Montreal. It's honestly one of the best I've ever eaten at. The servers were welcoming, attentive, & made the whole meal feel special. The food was outstanding - the calamari was perfectly cooked, & the grilled fish was incredibly fresh & full of flavour. I'm already looking forward to going back!
The food was delicious, the owner is very cute & the service was impeccable. Fish is very tasty, I am so full & will be back for sure. New favorite spot in town! Yummy! Bonus point for the bidet.
Excellent fish & seafood cooked in the Egyptian style. Casual & family style. Great service. Leave room for dessert as well. Their Oum Ali is amazing. Owner Ibrahim is very attentive to details.
I was looking for grilled fish like I had in Bali. I found this place & I could not be happier! I had the Sea Bass (Lou de Mer) with rice & a can of ice cold gingerale. Food came out perfect & quickly too. Very fresh fish. No fuss, no hidden charges, very reasonably priced. Great staff. I'm coming back with more people next time. Thank you!!!
I really enjoyed the food. The fish tasted very fresh just like the fish I have in Egypt. The calamari was very tasty as well. I will come back & recommend this place to my friends
It is one of the best fish restaurants in Montreal, the fish & shrimp were fresh, the spices were great. The service is good & the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend it
Food was gorgeous fresh prawns & fish was A1 hygenic environment. I cannot leave without saying thank you to Hanan who had great hospitality with us always cheerful young lady . Highly recommend. Will come again & again.
The food is always good, honestly. I just don't like to dine in because it smells fishy, but of course, it's fish, so it will smell fishy. I love the food, though, & we always drive far to get here
Real nice service & reception from the staff. The food was great with salad, soup, spiced rice, octopus, fried calamari & fish, grilled fish. Very clean & hospitable place. I recommend
At first guy at the counter seemed a bit grumpy & impatient (I think he's the owner) but after talking to him more times he seemed nicer. The lady server (it seemed she's his wife) was always super nice.
Tasty salad & fries, crunchy delectable fish. Calamari was on point & the garlic shrimp & octopus were awesome too.
Overall experience in the end I'd give 6 stars if I could. Fast, good service with really great good. Will definitely come back. :)
