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Stem Bar

Little Burgundy
4.6$
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Stem Bar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Stem Bar

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Review Summary

Stem Bar earns praise for a lively vibe, attentive staff, and a menu that delivers on flavor, with crowd favorites like burrata and truffle pancakes, crispy Brussels sprouts, and satisfying pastas and meats paired with a strong wine list and well made cocktails. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and chic, great for a night out with friends or a date, and the terrace in good weather is a highlight. A recurring note is that the meals are often designed for sharing and portions can feel small for the per person price, and since reservations are not taken, arriving early or being prepared to sit at the bar is advised on busy nights. The space can get crowded and loud, which can make conversation tricky, and a few cocktails do not land for all palates. Still, the overall quality, consistent execution, and friendly service lead many to say they would return to Stem Bar again and again.
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Amazing atmosphere, delicious food, creative cocktails & the friendliest service you could ask for. Absolutely loved it!

Feb 14, 2026
on Google
5.0

Fabuleux ✨ une des meilleures adresses où il m'a été donné de souper (& pas juste au Québec). Outre le service qui était impeccable, les plats & cocktails étaient délicieusement exécutés. Nous avons passé un excellent moment au Stem Bar. Merci pour tout ! Une adresse exceptionnelle à ne pas manquer si vous êtes à Montréal. Ps : il est recommandé de réserver si vous souhaitez être installé à une table sinon vous serez au comptoir ce qui a été notre cas mais ça nous a parfaitement convenu.

Oct 11, 2025
on Google
5.0

Amazing spot! Chris & the team crushed it with great cocktails & food & even gave us a list of ~15 restaurants to check out while we're here for the week. Super awesome vibe & great bartenders!

Sep 6, 2025
on Google
5.0

TOUT SIMPLEMENT DIVIN! Quoi dire de plus. La qualité des ingrédients, tout est savoureux du cocktail, mocktail, entrée, plat principal jusqu'au dessert.

Aug 2, 2025
on Google
5.0

Exceptional from start to finish. STEM does not take reservations, but when we arrived on Friday at 7pm, we went straight up to the bar, where there was plenty of seating. We were greeted warmly by the staff who were very helpful in recommending what to eat & drink.

Although STEM appears to be a bar first & a restaurant second, everything we ate was truly exceptional-well presented dishes which were original & the perfect sharing portion.

The cocktails are straightforward & no-frills, but prepared well. The wine selections by the glass were the perfect pairing to the meal, a light crisp red perfect for summer nights.

We sampled the smoked trout fritters, which were topped with caviar-crisp on the outside & creamy in the middle. Next we had a pile of crisp brussels sprouts which had a great balance of flavour & texture. This went well with the unique salted pancakes with burrata. Underneath the burrata was a pile of delicious truffle shavings which elevated the dish, it was truly delicious. Finally, we had the spinach rotolo which sat on a pool of delicious & creamy tomato sauce. The meal was filling & the perfect portion for sharing.

There are many more dishes on the menu that we would like to try & we will most definitely return again!

Overall, the atmosphere, cocktails, wine & high-quality dishes make STEM bar an excellent value & a great date night locale in a neighborhood known for excellent eateries!

Jul 7, 2025
on Google

We arrived at 6:20 because last time we went at 8:00 was a 1 hour wait, so make sure to arrive early since they don't take reservations.
The burrata truffle pancakes were our favourite dish.
We also had the tuna tartare (a tiny bit bland), trout croquettes (crunchy & flavourful), cavatelli (comforting & filling), & brussel sprouts (a lot of sauce, though they could have been more crispy). Overall everything was good! However the cocktails were disappointing (amaretto sour, espresso martini, dirty martini). The atmosphere is great & the staff is really friendly, & we appreciated that they weren't rushing us out after eating.

Mar 1, 2025
on Google