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.
Overall, Santos Tapas Bar is described as a lively, welcoming spot where the vibe, food, and drinks are frequently praised, with a warm, attentive service noted by many and a vibrant atmosphere that can shift from dinner to a nightclub after hours. The menu is highlighted for flavorful dishes and inventive cocktails, while some reviews mention slow or inconsistent service at peak times and portions that some feel are small for the prices. Across the board, guests appreciate the energy, the music, and the sense of value when it works, and many say they would return to enjoy the experience again.
We had such a great time working our way through the cocktail menu with Abraham's help! Lots of fun & interesting convos, & great cocktails. @callmehennytime @eldiablo
Feb 7, 2025
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Always packed! Been there a couple of times & the djays are usually really good & read the room well. Only criticism would be the weird layout of tables in the middle of the club, it always leads to tension & people pushing each other. Just put them upstairs & leave the dance floor clear for us to dance My place of choice if I want to have a good time I recommend it !!
Way too loud. I really pity the employees that work there. They will have permanent hearing loss after only a few hours of working there. This kind of loud ambiance should be illegal.
First off been In the heat of montreal as my wife didn't speak English. She spoke French, & we could not have any French service at all 2nd, the wine menu was poor. Only 3 red wine were available, & not even on the menu 3rd I have never seen this in a restaurant in montreal. Servicing both glass right alway no degutation/ tasting the wine before servicing the restaurent experience & not breads been offer really is montreal 4th appetizer show up at the same time of the main course & our steak was already slices what take all the jus out & show up not that warm For a 250$ diner the service was not there at all But the night club atfer was good
Je suis allée au Santos quelques fois dont 1 fois pour souper. C'est 5 étoiles pour l'ambiance & la musique, à chaque fois c'est un excellent party. Pour le service ça dépend; parfois le service est lent & insuffisant. C'est arrivé une fois que le maître d'hôtel soit impoli. 1 verre avec taxes & pourboire c'est ~20$, typique dans le vieux port. Le menu a plusieurs choix variés mais le prix est élevé.
Honestly, this bar is amazing. Max, one of the staff members, was very attentive & offered us fantastic recommendations for activities & places to visit in the city. Thanks to his suggestions, we enjoyed our stay to the fullest. The atmosphere of the bar is great, & the drinks are delicious. The food surprised me; it's of a really high standard! I will definitely return & recommend this place to my friends!
Sincerely, I underestimated the Santos I went there for food & drinks at the bar & ended up with the bar chef there Max! I have received an excellent service from him. the food is amazing & the drinks are great! I greatly recommend!!!
My beau & I popped into Santos for a drink after having dinner at a nearby restaurant. It was early, so it wasn't so busy when we arrived. We made ourselves at home at the bar where we were welcomed by the bartender, Max. We were there for more than an hour till it became too busy & conversation became a challenge. Max was lovely - charming, engaging & attentive. After a couple of drinks, I asked him to make me a mocktail that would soothe my sore throat. He created a concoction consisting of white cranberry, mint, cucumber, & soda that was delicious. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Thank you, Max!
Dec 6, 2024
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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 ❤️
The food & service were excellent. Very nice welcome by the maître D which made us want to stay a little longer for the club part. At that point, things started to go downhill with a manager who obviously has a Napoleon complex. It's a shame, because the place has great potential. Will return for dinner only. 5 stars for dinner. 1 star for the club.
Nov 25, 2024
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After wandering around not knowing what we wanted to dinner we stumbled upon Santos. We were kindly greeted outside by the chicest gentleman we've ever seen. We were quickly seated & given the most incredible service. The food was unbelievably delicious, bright flavors, unique combinations & perfectly portioned. The "earth" gyoza was a must have for us, we would go back for that alone. In addition to the tentative waitstaff & the beautiful atmosphere, the happy hour drinks deal was unbeatable. For four entrees & three drinks each, we were shocked by the reasonable dare I saw inexpensive total. At the end we were lucky enough to meet Chef Anne, the creative mastermind behind the menu. The gentlemen that originally sat us generously sent us off with a yuzu sake tasting. Santos is a great recommendation for friends looking for tasty sushi & strong drinks for a great price. Also everyone that works there looks like they model.
My experience was totally contrary to the previous reviews. We were lured in with the happy hour deal (2 for 1 drinks from 5-8) & affordable+delicious sushi. We each had 3 drinks & a full meal of the best sushi I've ever had for $110 Canadian. Additionally, we meet the sushi chef & got a complimentary pallet cleanser. One of our best experiences in our long weekend in Montreal. The promoter was incredibly well dressed & did a great job, you should give him a raise.
