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Shandmas

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
4.7$
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Shandmas Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montreal: 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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on Google4.6 (600+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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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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3.0

Je commande toujours en ligne & la nourritue & bonne, par contre, je suis allée aujourd'hui sur place, nous avons attendu 10 minutes & personne n'est venu nous donner au moins le menu. C'est dommage que le service n'est pas bon. Même si la nourriture est bonne je n'en commanderais plus chez vous, car le service dit beaucoup d'un restaurant.

Aug 18, 2024
on Google

Cet endroit est un pur petit merveille. Un trésor sur la rue Ontario. Le décor te donne l'impression d'être de retour en Haïti 🇭🇹, ils un chariot fresco, les couvertures des menus sont faites de vrais livres Ti Malice, des citations de Dessalines au mur, & au plafond j'ai vu des vrais plaques d'immatriculation d'Haïti (j'ai quitté l'île très jeune so j'en avais jamais vu ou j'ai oublié). En plus la nourriture est délicieuse & les prix sont très raisonnables . Si t'as envie de te sentir en Haïti, va à Shandmas 💕🇭🇹✨

Aug 17, 2024
on Google

Nourriture excellente & très bon service! Bonne portion.

Aug 16, 2024
on Google

The food, the service & the atmosphere was 👌👌👌 actually excited to come back

Aug 15, 2024
on Google
5.0

Some of the best Haitian food I've had. The owner was really nice. The portions are filling

Aug 14, 2024
on Google

J'adore ce petit resto , avec une ambiance & décor exotique, que dire de la bonne bouffe créole , le griot & riz collé avec banane plantain. le personnel d'une gentilesse & sourire qui donne le goût d'y retourner merci .

Aug 12, 2024
on Google

Delicious & amazing ambiance. Highly recommend!

Aug 10, 2024
on Google

Woww magnifique bel ambiance décontractée service impeccable. Le personnel est très gentil accueillant & sympathique. Je vous recommande ce lieu sans hésitation.

Aug 10, 2024
on Google

Had a an amazing meal here. By far, the best legume I've had in the city. We found our favourite Haitian spot.

Aug 5, 2024
on Google

I am very surprised by all the positive reviews this restaurant has received. I went there with a friend for dinner, & we were immediately uncomfortable due to the lack of air conditioning. The service was practically non-existent, as we had to repeatedly ask for water from a server who seemed more interested in socializing with friends. The water we did receive was room temperature, & it took a long time for me to get my cocktail, which was just average. We wanted to order griot with riz collé (a staple in Haitian cuisine), but they only had riz djondjon available. The griot was OK but riz djondjon was not good & had a weird taste. We also took pâté kode as an appetizer, which was disappointing. Also, the side sauce that came with the meal looked like generic BBQ sauce, not authentic Haitian cuisine. Overall, this was one of the worst Haitian restaurants I have been to. To finish, he made a mistake on the interact machine which we signalled him. He then corrected it & entered the correct price then left while we were waiting for our receipt. After waiting for long enough we just left with no receipt. I unfortunately do not recommend & will never go back there again.

Aug 4, 2024
on Google

I felt i was in Haiti!! Good job guys! Proud of you!

Jul 31, 2024
on Google

Un bel endroit. Chaleureux. & la nourriture est délicieuse. & le service était super !!! On y retourne c'est sûr !

Jul 25, 2024
on Google
5.0

Superbe trouvaille! 🤩 La qualité des plats & du service étaient au rendez-vous! Le riz collé était savoureux, tout comme le griot & le poulet créole. Ils y servent des jus frais & le décor est recherché. Le propriétaire est super sympathique en plus! Simplement excellent👌🏻

Jul 18, 2024
on Google

Nous avons adorés les assiettes de griots, les saveurs étaient incroyables!

Jul 6, 2024
on Google

J'ai adoré. Vivement à conseiller & retourner !! Magnifique expérience & apprentissage de la culture !

Jun 25, 2024
on Google

Excellent 💛

Jun 11, 2024
on Google

Le meilleur riz collé de Montréal. Un petit parfum bien à lui. Même chose pour Pikliz. Parfumé & bien piquant. Le poisson frit était incroyablement incroyable. Je reviendrais ici au moins 1 fois par semaine si j'écoutais mon garçon.

Jun 10, 2024
on Google

Wow! De loin le meilleur resto créole à Montréal. Le poulet créole & le riz collant sont à se rouler par terre, c'est une explosion de saveurs en bouche. Bravo à toute l'équipe!

Jun 7, 2024
on Google

Great food & nice staff 👌

Jun 2, 2024
on Google

First time trying haitian food, will definitely go back! The vegetarian option was great, generous portions & the service was super friendly.

May 31, 2024
on Google