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.
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!
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.
Mar 7, 2026
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Had the best experience at Santos ! Great vibes, great food & great people. Special mention to Geneviève, who was amazing.
Definitely a place to go ! I recommend 5/5
My go-to spot in the Old Port. The food is always delicious, the drinks are great, & the staff is genuinely amazing. Perfect place for a girls night out, every time! Awesome vibes if you want to stick around & dance after dinner.
Santos was fantastic, great food, fun vibe, & quick service. Manager Genevieve really stood out; she checked in with us & made the whole experience feel seamless. Definitely recommend.
Nov 15, 2025
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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.
My experience at Santos was absolutely exceptional. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was vibrant & welcoming. A special mention goes to Geneviève, the manager, whose professionalism, warmth, & attention to detail truly stood out. Her incredible service made the entire experience unforgettable - she went above & beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Santos is definitely a place I'd recommend to anyone looking for great vibes, amazing food, & outstanding service.
The bouncers were also extremely respectful & friendly, creating a safe & comfortable environment for everyone. Santos is a place where you feel valued, well taken care of, & guaranteed to have an amazing time.
The vibes, the cocktails, the food… but most importantly the service!!!
Gen is the BEST! She helped us with everything from start to finish, the service was friendly, attentive & welcoming. I can safely say she made us the best margaritas in Montreal.
Santos is a coup de coeur, the dancing after was the best! Big thanks for the great night!!!
Bouncers wouldn't let us enter with reservations & asked my friend to give his credit card & purchase a bottle. Held his cc captive throughout the whole night but other than that the place is fun to just vibe.
Jun 8, 2025
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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 ❤️
Food was amazing, great staff & service! Thank you for a great night of food & drinks. Special shoutout to Morgane she did some cocktails for us & they were great she has a great vibe!
Went there for the first time & the atmosphere was awesome. The deejays are top. Really awesome vibe. Nice people. I just felt uncomfortable with the bartender's attitude regarding the tip. I ordered two drinks, & was planning to order more drinks, so I didn't tip the first two. The bartender simply gave me another bill with the amount of the tip that he thought that I should've have paid. I would have preferred if he kindly explained to me that tips are mandatory. I would have paid & apologized with no problems. I don't like trouble. But his attitude & the audacity to put his own amount of tip just really made me angry, specially because he didn't even prepared my drink properly. The drinks had more ice than anything!!! & when I paid the way he looked at me like " that's what I thought bi*ch"....just made me not want to go back there again!
Jul 27, 2024
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The attitudes of the waitresses completely kill the vibe. One in particular was dismissive & condescending towards my dad & he did nothing to warrant such treatment. The attitude of that waitress through the entire experience was so unbelievable it was funny. After having waited for 6 oysters to arrive for at least 45 minutes & having finished our drinks, we decided to just leave. The manager was really sweet though. He apologised & gave us a discount which we appreciated. It's not the end of the world but I just wouldn't recommend going here.
Food is good ! Vibe is great! Experiences are always case by case here...a lot of negative things could happen based on the reviews ! So far 2 times experience was great!!
Didn't have food. Just went in as the songs playing sounded dope & this place didn't disappoint at all. So glad I stumbled upon it! Would definitely go again. The atmosphere, the vibe, the songs the, the DJ.. everything was great!
