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.
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!!!
Nous avons eu le plaisir d'être servis par Gen, dont les recommandations ont été parfaites du début à la fin.
Chaque plat était un véritable délice : le ceviche de crevettes, frais & raffiné ; le tuna tartare en tacos, plein de saveurs ; la lobster pasta & sans oublier le picanha steak & sa sauce exceptionnelle.
Les crevettes croustillantes & le guacamole complétaient parfaitement ce repas mémorable.
Un grand merci à la magnifique Gen, dont l'attention & les conseils ont sublimé notre expérience.
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!
Oct 24, 2025
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Je viens à Santos régulièrement autant durant les heures d'ouvertures que durant le club!
L'ambiance est toujours bonne.
Les jeudi huîtres à 1,50$ est un incontournable & leur nouveau menu est insane !!
Le staff & la gérante gen sont toujours très accueillant!
Je recommande
My friends & I visited Santos on our trip to Montreal! & we had a great time; good atmosphere, food & drinks! Gen the manager was super helpful & made sure we excellent service all night!
Oct 23, 2025
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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.
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié nos plats, joliment présentés. L'ambiance & le décor sont superbes. En revanche, le service n'était pas tout à fait à la hauteur : nous avons dû faire signe à plusieurs reprises pour passer commande & obtenir nos factures.
The food was great. I don't drink alcohol, they made me a special spicy mocktail with mango. The service was amazing!!! Everything was really good. Great night out with my girls 🥰
