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Restaurant Le Canal
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Restaurant Le Canal

Pierrefonds-Roxboro
4.8$$ & $$$
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Restaurant Le Canal West Island Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
MediterraneanSeafood/FishBoutique-CounterCateringResto-Bar
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.

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Reviews for Restaurant Le Canal

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Review Summary

Le Canal is widely praised as a warm, family friendly seafood spot where fresh, flavorful fish and shellfish are the main draw. Guests appreciate the market style concept that lets you pick your catch by weight and have it prepared to order, with favorites like octopus, shrimp, calamari, sea bass and salads standing out. The atmosphere is described as cozy and welcoming, with clean surroundings and attentive service that often feels like a family affair. Dishes are noted for freshness, generous portions and good value for quality, though a few reviews call out high prices and busy crowds during peak times. A standout feature is the diverse seafood selection and the ability to customize meals, while occasional concerns about service pacing or a rare food safety issue are mentioned. Overall, Le Canal comes across as a top choice for seafood lovers visiting Montreal, renowned for freshness, variety and a friendly setting, with reservations recommended on busy days.
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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 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
5.0

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

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

Dec 16, 2025
on Google
5.0

A lot of people even it's passed lunch time. Better to make reservations. You pick up what you want to eat at the fish counter. They will prepare it for you. Tiger shrimps highly recommended. Love the octopus.

Nov 12, 2025
on Google
5.0

I loved the concept: a good fishmonger with tables. It sounds deceptively simple, but it really works! We got to pick our fresh fish, octopus, shrimp, etc. ourselves, then had it cooked according to our specifications & served immediately. The result was delicious & very fresh seafood, provided at decent prices & presented with a smile.

The batter on our shrimp was impossibly light & flaky, while keeping a consistent crunch; it was like an even lighter tempura. Paired with the rich seasonings, it made one of the best shellfish dishes I've ever had.

The décor references the Suez Canal, the Mediterranean & the Red Sea, & the regional flavours elevate the experience a step further, making this a unique dining experience on the West Island.

If you enjoy fresh seafood, this is a must-try.

Nov 1, 2025
on Google
5.0

This is a place we want to return to, & we definitely will. There were four of us, we ordered a little bit of everything, & absolutely every dish was incredibly delicious. I don't usually eat spicy food, but even the spicy shrimp were incredibly tasty. I managed to take just two photos. The service was excellent, especially the guy named Ahmed & the girl Sarah, who were always very attentive to our requests. & of course, I forgot my purse in the restaurant, & Sarah brought it to me all the way to the parking lot. Thank you so much ❤?

Sep 28, 2025
on Google

Overall it's good, the shrimp was a little overcooked & bland. The calamari was tasty as were the fries. Fried & steamed fish was good as well, forgot the name of the fish. Service was great, nice servers. Oh octopus had a weird texture but tasted good.

Mar 26, 2025
on Google

This place exceeded our expectations, simply exquisite! We've been going to Rayan all this time & I'm so happy to have found this place. It's sooooo much better. Every dish was delicious, my favorite being the spicy grilled shrimp & grilled octopus. Already looking forward to our next visit.

Mar 3, 2025
on Google
5.0

amazing seafood restaurant, I can't wait to come back & try the other options! grilled shrimp, octopus, fish & chips- they have it all!

Jan 3, 2025
on Google

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
on Google

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
on Google

Poisons & fruits de mers préparé suite à la sélection. Le plat de pieuvre est un de meilleur jamais goûter. Le calamar & shrimp étaient excellent. Le toute était délicieux . Mais ce que je ne comprends pas est que le merlin coute plus chère que les shrimps. Vous pouvez voir dans la photo c'était 6 .

Aug 12, 2024
on Google

The grilled octopus is absolutely phenomenal! I also had the tiger shrimps, & the salad/sauce on the bottom tasted like heaven. Highly, highly recommend this place!

Aug 6, 2024
on Google

The food is amazing .... we trird the calamari, the octopus, the salmon, the shrimps, the potato & the fries. Everything was good & well seasoned.

Aug 6, 2024
on Google

Recommend highly grilled shrimp with the spicy sauce

Jun 26, 2024
on Google

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.

May 7, 2024
on Google

This place is far & away from those tourist spots in Montreal but YOU MUST TRY HERE! It's a hidden jam. You basically choose what seafood you want to eat & let them know the size by pound. They will ask whether to grill them or fry, they are all your choice. You can look at the prices online & decide. We ordered half pound shrimp & octopus, a whole seabass, small rice & grilled veggies. Everything was so amazing & price was perfect too. Our portion was really for 3-4 people but we (2) wanted to try different things. It was a lot of food for two ppl but we still ate them all 😂 we were super full at the end but came back home with happy stomach. The owner & everyone else were so kind & friendly.💖

May 6, 2024
on Google

The food is awesome! The octopus is absolutely incredible. Shrimps were amazing & the friend calamari we're very tasty. Looking forward to going back! Great staff too!

Apr 20, 2024
on Google

What a great discovery! Everything from the octopus to the squid & shrimp were delicious!

Apr 11, 2024
on Google