Unique seafood restaurant which you can choose your seafood fresh and we cooked it for you the way you like it and adding our Mediterranean touches. Originally from a port city on the Mediterranean has its reputation of seafood meal we have to meet the high expectations that it comes with the name CANAL.
Le Canal is widely praised for ultra-fresh seafood, a broad and flexible menu, and a warm, family-run vibe that makes diners feel welcome whether dining in or taking out; the counter setup lets guests select seafood by weight and have it prepared on the spot, with many dishes noted for flavor, quality and generous portions at a good price; the ambiance is casual and lively at busy times, so reservations are recommended, the staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, and overall the experience is often described as delicious, fresh, and well presented.
I had an incredibly enjoyable dining experience at Restaurant Le Canal! The dishes were absolutely delightful: the fresh seafood was cooked to perfection, especially the grilled shrimp & octopus, which were perfectly seasoned with a lovely blend of herbs & seafood flavors in every bite. The fried small fish were crispy & delicious, & the lemon added a refreshing zest. The salad was fresh & well-seasoned, offering a crisp & pleasant taste. The restaurant was clean & tidy, & the service was warm & attentive. The overall atmosphere was cozy & relaxing, making it a great choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Highly recommended!
Sep 17, 2024
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the greatest seafood experience i've ever experienced in montreal. been ordering from here multiple times for many years & have never been disappointed (except once when i paid extra by accident). highly suggest trying out the family combos
They have a great variety of seafood & everything I tried was excellent! I was a little worried at first because we were a pretty big group but our server was very accommodating & everything went smoothly. First time there but not the last!
Follow this tip & save time - call & reserve your table for dine in! Arrived at around 6pm on a Friday & it was packed to the brim, immediately placed our name on the wait-list. Greeted with the melodious recitation of the Quran, I'm confident that the food will be served high quality as Muslims with business are only supposed to serve the best to their customers, rest assured. Around 20mins later got seats & the table was prepared promptly. Headed down to the seafood display area, great variety of fishes & seafood, tempting anyone with a huge appetite. You pick your seafood & they will cook this up to your choice. Ordered the salmon (grilled), scallops (grilled with butter & herbs), fries with this really lovely sour cream ish flavor, branzino (deep fried) to perfection, shrimp (with spicy sauce) & yellow rice. We smashed them within minutes, they were all so good especially the shrimp with spicy sauce & the deep fried branzino. There is an equivalent concept to this in NYC called Abuqir but we believe this restaurant Le Canal is cleaner, more organized, bigger dining area & to be honest the flavors were better. No need to mention HALAL here since in the Quran it is mentioned "Lawful to you is what you catch from the sea & use for food as provision for yourself & the travelers".
Sep 8, 2024
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Superb seafood restaurant. You select your fish & they grill or fry to your liking. Very friendly staff & welcoming owner. I drove from Toronto to try it out & it was worth the 6+ hours drive Highly recommended
Finally got my fish & seafood loving family here for dinner ! The food was SO amazing & SO tasty. The grilled fish (salmon & tilapia) was perfection & portions generous. The batter on the fish (& chips) was delicate & delicious so the taste of the fish was the focal point. The octopus salad was really really good (but too much salad dressing) Definitely a new favorite & we will be back to try other things on the menu !
Jul 17, 2024
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The way how they cook the seafood is amazing & tasty . It reminds me of Egypt's kitchen authenticity 👌🏻 Many varieties of fresh seafood kept in open freezer display that you can select from adds a speciality to the place. The restaurant is soo clean, staff is super friendly & the owner is taking care of all details. Le Canal is a restaurant i would love to visit again & again !
I recently visited this restaurant for the second time in a while. It makes a huge difference when you have a manager who is passionate introducing you to the options & tastes with their recommendations. Plus when they have fun doing it, you can see the vibe reciprocate into the quality & value of the food. Definitely the best seafood place as of recent that i have visited if you want a sit down or take out for traditional high quality Mediterranean. I had Calamari, mussels, grilled shrimp & shrimp soup. The calamari were thick & juicy (not over fried or bottom of the pan quality). The shrimp baste was amazing with the mussel lemon garlic. Will definitely return.
