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Shandmas

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
4.7$
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Shandmas Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
HaitianBoutique-Counter
Shandmas is a place for experimentation and awakening that offers good Haitian food. It is a restaurant-counter to take away or eat on site.

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Reviews for Shandmas

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Review Summary

Overall, reviews describe Shandmas as a warm, inviting Haitian spot in Montreal with authentic, flavorful food and generous portions. Dishes like griot with riz collé, plantain, pikliz and paté kode are repeatedly praised for depth of flavor, while the menu also features accras, riz djondjon and other Caribbean specialties; the atmosphere, decor and music evoke the islands, and service is often described as friendly and attentive. A few notes mention high prices for the portion size and occasional hygiene issues in the restroom, but the consensus remains that the food is worth returning for and that Shandmas stands out as a top Haitian restaurant in the city.
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The chicken creole was amazing I love the seasoning & perfectly spicy. The whole fish was amazing & big enough for a second meal the next day. Love the fried plantains, & the pate kode with chicken was incredible & very filling, super delicious.

Apr 12, 2026
on Google

This is a splendid Haitian restaurant. It is tastefully decorated to create a nice atmosphere as well as to represent Haitian culture. I ordered the creole chicken, which I was warned was very spicy. No lie was told, this was the spiciest Haitian dish I've ever had. Still highly tasty & enjoyable though. The portion of the food was good, I was definitely satisfied. The service was warm as well.

Sep 2, 2025
on Google

Probably the best rice I've ever eaten in my life. It was a flavour explosion. I had the fried goat, my partner had the spicy chicken, but the chicken wasn't very spicy at all - the seasonings on top were spicy. My goat was so good - if you're having it for the first time, don't be shy, try it, because it's so good. It was all so delicious I'm going to bully my partner into coming back because I NEED more of that rice soon. I was a bit disappointed that the side dish we ordered was unavailable & they couldn't make the cocktail I ordered, but I guess that's what you get when you come in on New Year's eve. All in all it was a pleasure to eat here & I'll be coming back soon, hopefully.

Dec 31, 2024
on Google

First time eating creole food & this place did not disappoint. We got the griot, plantain & rice, as well as the spicy chicken. Both of them were delicious & very well cooked. The service was impeccable from our server (& owner?). The place was busy when we arrived, & they had a lot of takeout orders, but our food came out fast & everything was awesome. We will definitely go back for more griot & plantain!

Feb 22, 2024
on Google

It was really a nice place the food is amazing super affordable like the plate of spicy chicken with a drink was 22$ & they give the right amount of food & very fresh

Jan 8, 2024
on Google

The food is amazing, the Griot & chicken is what we took & it was incredible, the meats were cooked to perfection, juices still trapped in them, but keeping the skin solid & not all slimey. Rice is beautifully flavored with a small aroma & the plantain just works well with all the rest of the flavors in the dish. Please, give this restaurant a try, whatever type of food you like, I do think you will like this place. Vibes are amazing, decor is intricate & service was super friendly. I usually like Asian food more but this place has now taken a new spot in my heart ♥.

Nov 27, 2023
on Google

Great plantains & chicken. I'll be back for more!

Nov 13, 2023
on Google

Loved my lunch there. The chicken & rice was smashing! So flavorful & made with love. Highly recommend.

Sep 14, 2023
on Google