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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 Tuesday 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

Food
Service
on Google4.8 (2000+)
*as of 2026-08-09
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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Delicious seafood dishes. The octopus & spicy jumbo shrimp are exceptional.

Jul 20, 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

This place is an absolute gem. Everything we ordered was incredible & fresh. Best calamari, octopus, & black tiger shrimp I have ever had in my life.

May 9, 2026
on Google

Amazing food! Octopus salad, calamari & grilled fish with rice.

You get to see the fresh seafood ingredients & choose what you want to be prepared.

May 9, 2026
on Google

Grilled octopus is a must try & the service is incredible. Very nice & friendly owner!

Apr 24, 2026
on Google
5.0

J'adore le Octopus salade :).

Mar 6, 2026
on Google

Food is delicious! Great variety of fresh seafood that they prepare from scratch. Loved the grilled octopus & fried seafood plate too. Service is kind. Place is packed & noisy but it's because it is so popular.

Feb 27, 2026
on Google

I love how they season their octopus salad. Among the best salads I've had in a while

Jan 14, 2026
on Google

I recently discovered this restaurant & I am officially hooked! They have incredibly fresh sea food that you can choose from over the counter. Don't let yourself get fooled by what the interior looks like - everything is in the quality of the food. The shrimps & the octopus salad are delicious - & the fries…unexpectedly the best I have ever had in my life!

Jan 13, 2026
on Google

This a great place for fresh fish & chips at a reasonable price. Parking is not a problem as it's located at a small shopping plaza. Of course there are other things on the menu like shrimp & octopus if that's what you fancy. The place is not huge & it's simplistic inside with basic chairs & table & an all glass storefront so the ambiance of the place is not one of its selling points. You need to place your order at the cash once you've studied the menu & they give you a number to place at your table where they will deliver your food to you. Take note that you can buy fresh fish & seafood there to make your own meals at home. We've been there 3 times already when we visit the west island as we reside in Ontario. Staff are super friendly & helpful which always makes for a more enjoyable meal.

Jan 12, 2026
on Google