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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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9%
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Reviews for Restaurant Le Canal

Food
Service
on Google4.8 (2000+)
*as of 2026-08-11
5★
87%
4★
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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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

My go to for fresh fish best salad eve

Jun 24, 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

Restaurant dans un petit centre commercial sans charme mais oh que la nourriture est savoureuse. Une belle surprise. Nous avons pris des moules sauce tomate, du fish & chips, une dorade grillée accompagnée de frites croustillantes & une belle salade verte & des crevettes avec légumes grillés.
Il faut commander au comptoir & payer à la caisse. Pas d'alcool pas de café ni de dessert disponible.
Très bon rapport qualité-prix. Compter 40$ pp taxes & service compris. Les portions sont généreuses.

Mar 29, 2026
on Google
5.0

J'adore le Octopus salade :).

Mar 6, 2026
on Google

Great place for seafood! The rice & salad took me by surprise very tasty. Everything was fresh & flavorful. This will definitely be my go-to spot.

Mar 5, 2026
on Google

Fantastic Egyptian fish!!!! This is as good as - if not better - than fish we get in Egypt!! Feels like im in Cairo, or Hurghada, or Sharm… yummy yummy fish. The kids devoured the salad, the shrimps, the mussels, the fish…. We all devoured & enjoyed everything & did not once stop to take pictures. Service is a little slow because they were busy (which they deserve!) but the staff are kind & friendly. Will be coming back for sure!

Feb 14, 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

Everything is amazing, shrimp, babaganoush, fish, fries, salad. You name it. 10/10 would recommend 😍

Dec 16, 2025
on Google