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Shandmas

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
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Shandmas Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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

The reviews describe Shandmas as a warm, vibrant Haitian spot with a cozy family vibe, where authentic flavors and generous portions shine in dishes like griot, riz colle, paté kode, pikliz, accras and plantain, and where the poisson gros sel, cabri in sauce, and the fried sides stand out alongside a memorable selection of cocktails. The decor and music evoke the Caribbean and give a sense of being on a small island, with guests noting friendly, personalized service and a welcoming environment, often highlighting the staff and the proprietor as helpful and generous. The food is repeatedly praised for being flavorful, well prepared, and comforting, with several comments on the rice and plantain textures and the spicy yet balanced notes, and many reviewers say the experience feels like home or a cultural trip. Occasional critiques include the price being high for the portion size, and hygiene concerns such as a dirty bathroom or a hair in a dish, while most agree the food is worth returning for. The spot is described as accessible and affordable overall, and consistently recommended to try the paté kode, cabri, griot, and drinks, with some diners returning and calling Shandmas a standout Haitian restaurant in the city.
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So
5.0

La nourriture goute très bon !Vous devriez par contre préciser que dans le légume il a fruit de mer. Pour peut etre prévenir les accidents. Sur la photo poulet créole épicé avec riz collé (excellent)

Oct 8, 2023
on Google
Camilo
5.0

Great food, cool different drinks!

Oct 5, 2023
on Google
Florence
4.0

Délicieux s’améliore avec le temps

Oct 3, 2023
on Google
Sébastien
5.0

Votre première expérience de nourriture haïtienne ainsi que votre suivante & encore la suivante se doit d’être ici au SHANDMAS �

Sep 30, 2023
on Google
STILL
5.0

Toujours aussi savoureux fois après fois
Ambiance chaleureuse décoration de très bon goût . Bcp de choix de plats . Allez vous régalez sa en vaut la chandelle . Tendre & savoureux sont les viandes . & que dire de tout le reste . Essayez c'est l'adopter bravo a shandmas pour leur cuisine .

Sep 30, 2023
on Google
Nathalie
5.0

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

Sep 14, 2023
on Google
V
5.0

Très très bien. Service chaleureux, nourriture authentique, bonne musique. Je recommande sans hésiter! À bientôt💟

Sep 8, 2023
on Google
Lilia
5.0

Délicieux! La qualité des aliments est top! Je recommande

Sep 3, 2023
on Google
Jennifer
4.0

Bon resto. Leur du riz collé, légume, lalo, purée pois noir, plantains fris sont excellents. Je suis qlqn de très difficile mais j’avoue que les mets sont très bons mais c’est un peu cher je trouve.

Aug 31, 2023
on Google
Jimline
5.0

J’ai adorer mon expérience! La nourriture a été préparée avec amour & sa me fait bcp voyager! Je retournerais encore & j’aurais la
Meme sensation que la première fois

Aug 24, 2023
on Google
Belfort
5.0

Pour vrai belle ambiance musicale , la nourriture était un vrai délice franchement le restaurant ramène le vybe de la culture haïtienne. Les prix c’est vraiment pas cher . Une belle sortie en famille , amie ou intimes liée.

Aug 24, 2023
on Google
Sherby
5.0

en tant que haïtienne, la nourriture est 10/10 j’ai pris le pâté kode & c’était excellent. le service était parfait & rapide. le décor est vraiment authentique à la culture haïtienne.

Aug 24, 2023
on Google