Born in may 2007, Santos is the quintessential old Montreal tapas bar experience. Open from tuesday to saturday, it specializes in traditional Spanish food and offers a large an original selection of spirits, cocktails, wines, sangrias and mojitos. Live DJs every night and many special events. Santos is ideal for your 5 to 7s, late night dinners, corporate bookings and live musical events.
ORIGINS OF SANTOS All the streets in Old Montreal are named after saints. Located on the corner of Saint Paul and Saint François Xavier and given that the food served is Spanish, it was only natural to name place "Saints" in Spanish.
OUR MISSION "Feed & Amuse", that's our promise because we strive every day to feed your imagination, soul and appetite. As for amusing, we do it through our fun staff, cool events, self reinventing décor and the music, always the music.
Reviews of Santos Tapas Bar describe a vibrant Old Port venue that blends a chic, energetic dining scene with a late night club atmosphere, where the music, decor and overall vibe create memorable evenings for many guests. The menu is praised for fresh, tasty tapas and seafood and cocktails that are flavorful and well balanced, with the bar staff often noted for guiding guests through the menu and delivering well crafted drinks. At the same time several accounts highlight uneven service and long waits, especially for drinks or the bill, along with moments of disorganization, crowded seating and delays during peak hours. While the atmosphere and social energy are frequently celebrated, some diners feel portions are small or prices high relative to what is served. Safety and security concerns appear in a few reviews, including experiences with entry lines and bouncers that left some guests feeling uncomfortable, and a few comments about not feeling completely welcome. Overall Santos Tapas Bar emerges as a place that can offer excellent drinks, lively nights and high energy, but improvements in service consistency, seating logistics and safety would help ensure a standout experience for every guest.
What an experience!!!! Fantastic food, phenomenal service, great music, awesome atmosphere. After 11h30 they remove the chairs & it becomes a dance hall. Its not cheap but it's not expensive either. Waffles Empanadas Nachos Fish Fries Wine Beers Rhum Wiskey Amaretto
This place had such a great atmosphere! Service from Greg & Morgan was top tier & attentive. The music was such a vibe & the food was delicious. Will definitely be coming back when going back to Montreal!
Mar 8, 2026
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I had the best experience in this restaurant the vibe, the people, the music & brag. The server has been wonderful to us. I recommend 100% to come to this place.
The atmosphere is electric, with the perfect blend of chic décor, great music, & that unique Old Port vibe that makes every night feel special. The food & drinks were on point - flavorful, creative, & clearly made with care.
A special shout-out to Genieve, the supervisor, who took the experience to another level. Her professionalism, warm personality, & attention to detail made us feel genuinely welcome. She checked in on us multiple times, made thoughtful recommendations, & ensured everything was perfect from start to finish. It's rare to see that level of service, & she delivered it with ease & a great attitude.
Always had an incredible time at Santos! Cozy atmosphere yet lively with good music, the food was delicious. Special shoutout to Gen who made sure everything ran smoothly & treated us like VIPs. Can't wait to come back - easily one of the best spots in MTL!
Had an amazing experience! The manager provided excellent service & made sure everything went smoothly. The DJ kept the energy high all night with great music, & the staff were friendly & attentive throughout. Definitely a spot worth coming back to!
Had so many great nights at Santos for the club part , music & drinks were always great! Recently came for a girls night where we tried the food & it was soo good! Will definitely be back.
Great place! Went for a few cocktails & the music was amazing but the bar staff made the experience special for us! Specifically Max, he was super engaging & spent time to explain the food menu & drinks! We will be back for sure !
Really fun place to party, good music on friday & saturdays! Gets packed by like 12 ish. Bartenders are super nice, specially Simran she was the best i love her! Shes so fast & super responsive. Always have such a good time with her 🫶🏽❤?
Amazing staff in general. Very welcoming. Abraham crafted some of the best cocktails I've had in a long time & went above & beyond. Vibe was cool, great music, cozy but chic house music feel. Coming back every time I'm close by ❤️
Nov 26, 2024
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The service here was disappointing. The waitress seemed upset about having a table of 19 & was consistently rude when responding to questions, behaving as if she owned the place. The food was mediocre, & the group service was awful. Given the price, I would recommend Escondite Drummond or Union instead, if you are looking for great drinks, food & service. However, the music was fantastic, & that's the main reason I would consider returning.
