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Restaurant Le Canal

Pierrefonds-Roxboro
4.8$$ & $$$
OPEN12 pm - 9 pm
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Restaurant Le Canal Pierrefonds-Roxboro, West Island: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
MediterraneanSeafood/FishBoutique-CounterCateringResto-Bar
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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.
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Reviews for Restaurant Le Canal

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on Google4.8 (2000+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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Review Summary

Restaurant Le Canal is widely celebrated as a premier destination for seafood lovers, praised for its incredibly fresh ingredients, flavorful dishes, and generous portions. Guests consistently highlight the high quality of the grilled octopus, calamari, and various fish options, often noting the unique concept of choosing fresh products from the counter to be prepared to order. While the environment is described as a simple, bustling, and sometimes noisy market-style setting, the warm family atmosphere, attentive service, and overall value keep customers coming back. Although some diners have noted that the seating can feel cramped during peak hours and recommend making a reservation, the overwhelming consensus is that the exceptional food and welcoming staff make it a standout choice for those seeking a delicious and authentic seafood experience.
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This place is a gem!!! Absolutely loved our experience here & will definitely be back soon. The tuna, cod & calamari was delicious as was the garden salad & fries!

Sep 18, 2024
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

A great place for us to hang out with friends! The grilled seafood was so delicious, we will come back here often!

Sep 17, 2024
on Google

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

Sep 15, 2024
on Google

Allhamduillah! This place truly knows how to bring the flavour from every dish to your tastebuds. Great crew, exceptional service, fresh food & a nostalgic smell of Egyptian food/cooking.

Sep 15, 2024
on Google

Amazing Sea food

Sep 15, 2024
on Google

Good food! Nice people!

Sep 15, 2024
on Google

Must try for Seafood lovers

Sep 15, 2024
on Google

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!

Sep 15, 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