Resto Keela earns widespread praise for its welcoming vibe and consistently excellent food. Signature dishes like the octopus, celery root carpaccio, salmon tartare, and the rib or filet mignon are repeatedly highlighted, and oysters on Tuesdays are a particular favorite. The menu is described as creative and well paced, with breads, beignets for dessert, and flavorful sides adding to the experience. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, and the staff create a lively yet homey atmosphere, though a few reviews note slower service when the restaurant is crowded. Cocktails and wine receive strong praise for variety and quality. Prices are sometimes seen as high, but many feel the quality and overall experience justify the cost. It is described as a hidden gem in the Village and a top pick for return visits. A few remarks mention accessibility issues or occasional hiccups in service when busy.
Went here in september with my wife & baby son. To say the least, it was incredible.
Favorite restaurant/food/drink experience Ive had in all of Canada. Cornish Hen was possibly the best poultry Ive ever eaten.
Steak frites also some of the best Ive ever had. The filet was tender & as flavorful as a more marbled type of cut, which was unbelievable. The rye, mint, chartreuse cocktail also, I kid you not, was one of the best cocktails Ive ever had. I know, this all sounds unbelievable BUT believe it!! The service was top notch as well, we had a gentleman with a mustache & glasses as our server & he basically recommended everything we ended up ordering. Atmosphere felt lively & homey at the same time. Thank you again. This place was 11/10. Believe it!
Nous étions deux couples'en ville' sans enfants & notre expérience au Keela était remarquable! De l'accueil, au service à la table, aux cocktails, jusqu'au somptueux plats! Nous n'avons rien à dire de plus, sauf que nous quatre sommes d'accord pour dire que nous reviendrons assurément!
Every experience I have ever had at Keela has been exceptional! The food is unreal without being pretentious, the cocktails & wine selection are always amazing & the service is consistently on-point, 20/10!
Got introduced to this place by a friend & absolutely loved my experience. Came back with my boyfriend, who also fell in love with it. The ambiance is cozy & inviting, perfect for an evening with friends or a date night. The cocktails were creative & tasty. As for the food, everything was absolutely delicious, but the highlights for me were the celery root carpaccio & the salmon tartare - both to die for! Highly recommend this spot!
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Visiting a friend whose favourite restaurant in Montreal is Keela, & I understand why. The food was excellent- standouts were the celery root carpaccio & grilled octopus. The cocktails were well crafted & the wine list was very well curated. The service was warm, & the atmosphere felt casual & welcoming. Such a nice spot, I hope I get to come back next time I'm in Montreal.
Good vibe, disappointing food. The piri-piri bread was pretty tasty, & the cocktails were decent, but both our entrees were disappointing. We enjoyed the live music, & the place has a nice "neighborhood bistro" feel. Just wish the food were better.
Okay this is one of the best restaurant experiences i've had in Montréal; the food is absolutely delectable (i had the salmon tartare with shrimp chips as well as the veggie flatbread- only because they were out of their $1 oysters they have every Tuesday) the music & ambiance is top tier & everything is super quick including being acknowledged. Speaking of knowledge, the servers know the menu well & their cocktails. While busy on a tuesday (good sign), Harlen had time to chat with me in between servicing his other tables. 10/10, not only will i be back, I can't believe I haven't been here sooner!
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My goto restaurant in Montreal! I think I've tired every single dish on the menu (as well as various specials) & have never been disappointed. Oyster Tuesday gives me FOMO on a weekly basis. Good wine selection & delicious signature cocktails, however there is a distinct lack of beer options. The staff, Kirsten & Jonny in particular, are amazing - super friendly, sociable yet efficient. My only pet peeve is that they don't allow dogs (pun intended). Then again we would probably end up there half of the week, so perhaps it is for the best.
We fell upon this gem while waiting to go see a comedy show nearby. The service was super friendly, the atmosphere was upbeat & fun (with a live singer/guitarist playing in the background), & the food was exceptional & not over-priced for the quality we got. I highly recommend their home-made pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven, the grilled octopus appetizer, & the chateaubriand with wild mushrooms for two was perfectly cooked & tender. They also make a kick-a$$ cocktail with vodka, chartreuse & basil. Will definitely be coming back!
The ambiance & service was very nice (though a bit slow at times). The food was good but not great. The steak was overcooked & definitely not worth $50. Better off going to Gibbys or the Keg for steak. The cocktail was small but delicious. The appetizers were ok but nothing to write home about.
We were looking for a spot near l'Olympia before a show. What a great find! Delicious cocktails, great service, yummy food ... & live music! The salad, burgers & fries were some of the best we've had in Montreal. The menu is on the small side, but has enough variety to satisfy any palate.
Un service fort sympathique, des cocktails qui ont du goût & une bonne cuisine! Un chansonnier pour ajouter à l'ambiance. Tout pour plaire! Je recommande.
