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Restaurant Le Canal West Island RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Le Canal West Island RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Le Canal West Island RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Le Canal West Island RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Le Canal West Island RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Le Canal West Island RestoMontreal.ca
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Restaurant Le Canal

Ultra-fresh fish and seafood in the West Island, just the way you like it

Pierrefonds-Roxboro
4.8$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 12 pm
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MediterraneanSeafood/FishFish & ChipsMusselsSaladsBoutique-CounterCatering

About

Restaurant Le Canal delivers a focused Mediterranean culinary experience centered on the preparation of fresh catches and traditional marine ingredients. The menu emphasizes grilled whole fish, shellfish platters, and seasonal vegetables seasoned with olive oil and aromatic herbs. Patrons observe an open kitchen design where seafood undergoes searing over high heat to preserve natural moisture and texture. Each dish utilizes salt, lemon, and garlic as fundamental components to highlight the quality of the raw product. Interior spaces prioritize functional seating arrangements that facilitate direct observation of the cooking process. The environment maintains a steady temperature and bright lighting to ensure optimal visibility of all plated offerings. This establishment relies on consistent sourcing methods to maintain a steady inventory of varied aquatic species for every preparation.
5★
87%
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Reviews for Restaurant Le Canal

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Service
on Google4.8 (2000+)
*as of 2026-08-11
5★
87%
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9%
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Review Summary

Restaurant Le Canal is widely celebrated as an exceptional destination for fresh, expertly prepared seafood that offers an authentic and flavorful dining experience. Patrons consistently praise the high quality of ingredients, noting that the ability to select fresh items directly from the counter ensures a transparent and personalized meal. Whether enjoying the signature grilled octopus, succulent shrimp, or perfectly seasoned fish, guests appreciate the generous portions and the inviting, family-friendly atmosphere. While the restaurant is popular and can get quite busy, the attentive service and consistent dedication to quality make it a top recommendation for seafood enthusiasts in Montreal and the West Island.
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5.0

Authentic delicious fresh fish 🐟 experience 😋 😍

Aug 4, 2026
on Google

⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐? The best seafood restaurant in Montreal, hands down!
My wife & I eat here all the time, the fish is incredibly fresh & perfectly cooked.
What I love most is that the clientele is from all over the world, not just Arabs, which shows how truly loved this place is.
Super respectful staff, excellent service, & great prices for the quality. A place that really honors you. Highly recommended!

Jul 26, 2026
on Google

Came here multiple times, had a great experience. Fresh seafood is always available & staff are so nice. Great time to go visit during Ramadan as they adjust for ifthar time.

Jul 18, 2026
on Google

Amazing, fresh & delicious!

Jul 14, 2026
on Google

The freshness & the taste of everything was absolutely perfect 10/10!

Jul 9, 2026
on Google

This is an excellent seafood experience. I give it 10 out of 10 on every front including value for price.

The restaurant serves fresh fish & seafood, expertly cooked & abundantly flavorful. We ordered the Royal Dorado (grilled), Rose Dorado (fried), smelt, calamari, grilled octopus salad, fries, & green salad. Every bite was an explosion of flavor. The chefs do not skimp on herbs & spices, the dominant flavor on the baked fish was cumin: amazing! The fried fish was sprinkled with sesame seeds & herbs, the octopus salad was simply the king of the table (we remembered too late that octopus should not be on our personal menu given the high level of emotional intelligence of the animal).

You order at the fresh fish counter & the food arrives as ready. The staff are friendly, the place is very busy so make a reservation unless you dont mind waiting 30 to 60 minutes.

The one thing I would hope for are curtais cause when the sun hits in the summer the restaurant becomes a hot-house otherwise everything is perfect. We left satisfied, full but not bloated. Everyone in the party expressed a desire to return.

Jul 4, 2026
on Google

We had such a great meal at Le Canal. The seafood was super fresh & everything was cooked really well. Simple, tasty, & you can tell they use good ingredients. Really enjoyed the flavors & would definitely come back again.

Jun 30, 2026
on Google

My go to for fresh fish best salad eve

Jun 24, 2026
on Google

It may not be a fancy restaurant, but it is cozy & comfortable enough. Came here with my family to try this place out. The food was great. The seafood were fresh (best part is that you see what you get before it gets taken in to cook). Will definitely return to try other varieties of seafood. Recommended.

Jun 19, 2026
on Google

Good place to eat fresh well cooked fish, waiters arev very Nice

Jun 19, 2026
on Google