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.
I am from Toronto & with my friends visited the restaurant... must say one of the best meal I have had.. the chef Ernest made us so happy..with the comfort food. Highly recommend this place if you have not yet tried
J'adore cette belle place :) Endroit chaleureux & cozy.En plus d'être délicieux leur légume & tellement mais tellement bon.Je recommande fortement.C'est un peu dispendieux mais ça vaut clairement le détour.C'est comme si tu mangeais dans la maison de quelqu'un tellement c'est bien cuisiner.
Pretty nice haitian eatery. The portions looks small but they fill you up. I take the grigot & the pork is always full of flavour with a nice crisp on the outside & moist on the inside. Definitely go there if this is your type of food. The fried stuff (forgot the name) is also really nice to eat but can get pretty heavy on the oil, wish they would give more of the macaroni salad to help with that
Impeccable Haitian food & an extraordinary atmosphere. We loved the sounds of konpa & the decorations from Haiti. The owners were amazing - & the food was definitely the best we have had outside of Haiti. The tasso kabrit (fried goat) was tender & flavorful & the poulet was cooked perfectly. Every time we are in Montreal, we will be stopping in for more!
La bouffe est excellente, je suis habituée des restos créoles & celui-ci se démarque dans le coin. L'ambiance au restaurant est super, très bel endroit. Les portions sont généreuses. Seul bémol, parfois ils ne respectent pas les heures d'ouverture, alors avant de commander sur les appli c'est toujours mieux de vérifier s'ils sont sur place, le midi du moins.
On m'avait vanté ce restaurant à l'ambiance très, très agréable, ça sens tellement bon quand tu rentres là-bas !! Je viens de finir mon assiette, c'est le meilleur griot que j'ai manger de ma vie. Je vais y retourner & je recommande fortement ce restaurant!
J'adore cet endroit ! Nourriture impeccable ! Bonne musique, bonne ambiance ! Bon service :) ! J'adore les légumes, sauce pois/riz blanc ! Définitivement l'un de mes restau haïtien préféré à Montréal ! Nous sommes allés avec notre grande maman haitienne, elle a approuvé ;) !
Delicious food! We went for the first time, & everything was awesome. We had the veggie plates with rice & plantains, & it was delicious. Service was excellent, & food was great! We will go again!
