Selon les avis, Taverne Monkland est reconnue pour une cuisine constamment excellente, une ambiance chaleureuse et un service attentif, avec des choix de menu réfléchis, une créativité marquée du chef et une expérience gastronomique sans faille. Les convives soulignent des plats savoureux, des ingrédients frais et des plats spéciaux remarquables, ainsi que des cocktails fiables et une atmosphère à la fois animée et intime qui en font une adresse incontournable pour des célébrations. L'équipe de cuisine est louée pour ses options de dégustation variées et une connaissance approfondie du menu, tandis que le personnel de salle reçoit les éloges pour sa chaleur et sa précision, rendant chaque visite mémorable. Bien que certains avis valorisent la qualité et l'expérience, d'autres signalent des prix élevés et des portions parfois modestes; néanmoins, beaucoup considèrent l'établissement comme une institution montréalaise et y reviennent pour la nourriture, le service et l'ambiance, ainsi que pour la terrasse prisée en été.
The ambiance & atmosphere are what attract people to The Tavern. It is the Monkland staple that Lucillies has to thank for the location being so popular & friendly. The service is on par with any of Montreal's best restaurants. The reason for 5 stars, the consistency of the table d'hote, the specials, the menu & overall food combined with the attentive service... The drinks are superb & unique along with that hard-to-get-a-seat-on terrace in the summer, which adds to an already great vibe.
Try the specials, I promise you they're worth every penny.
Ask the owner for a bottle of wine.
Un beau menu sur papier & ardoise, belle ambiance. Par contre les portions vs le prix facturé sont ridicule. Un demi magret de canard a44$ la portion grosse comme un tapas. Les prix ont grimpés depuis les dernières années mais la on atteint le ridicule.
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My first visit to Monkland Tavern did not disappoint. Right out the gate the ambiance & the service were spot on. Very professional wait staff that knew their shit.
Had a few oysters to start that were just OK. The beet salad with onion & almond & cabbage was such a great balance of flavors, but I did find the dish portion to be a little small. My main dish, the Ontario walleye was absolutely spectacular. Are you the best fish dish I've had in Montreal ever. My beautiful date got the tagliatelle shrimp pasta & though she wasn't thrilled, it was still quite good lol.
Highly recommend the bavette steak & the dulce de leche cake with chantilly cream. It was absolutely delicious!!
Also tried the Rosemary Spritz mocktail which was very unique & pleasant.
As newcomers in NDG, this was our first time at Taverne Monkland. Overall this was a mixed bag for us. On the definite positives, the place is beautiful & inviting. We also had fantastic service from our waitress, who explained the day's specials in detail & checked on us many times during our meal. Food wise though, some dishes were good (the tartare special with Calabrese "caviar") or great like the short rib with chasseur sauce, absolutely delicious. But others were bad & felt like they came from a different restaurant. The brassicas Caesar salad was dry & needed more dressing, but the real disappointment was their putanesca dish with freshly made noodles. It was mushy, very bland, tasted mostly like salt & parsley & lacked the punch a putanesca should have. The dessert was also so so (a pain perdu that really isn't a pain perdu). We live nearby so we'll definitely give the restaurant another try in the future & some of their dishes were definitely worth the visit.
I can't even begin to describe how much this restaurant goes above & beyond to make a night truly special. We celebrated my grandmother's 80th birthday here, & Chef Josh created an incredible menu that was both complex & beautifully simple at the same time. He made sure that every product served on the table was thoughtfully & geniusly sourced from somewhere in Quebec or close to home. That local mentality was shared with us through the stories behind each dish, adding so much depth & meaning to the experience. It was a meal that meant so much to me & my family, & the entire staff ensured everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Thank you for making this celebration unforgettable!
Not a very varied menu. But what they do make is very fresh & tasty. Portions are good as well. The vibe & atmosphere is what makes this place. Extensive drink menu too. Parking is on street & in that neighborhood-good luck.
Quel bon resto, nous avons adoré. Des ingrédients de première qualité, une recherche en cuisine, un service d'une grande gentillesse, super ambiance, le meilleur resto sur Monkland & un des meilleurs de l'Ouest de la ville. La carte des vins vaut la peine d'être lue. En saison, la terrasse est vraiment agréable.
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Good food but kinda creepy. Especially that one guy with the dark bobcut. If you're a woman, expect to be creepily stared at non-stop by the dude with the bob. He'll just stare at you from other parts of the restaurant while you're trying to eat it's so bizarre I don't understand. They need to have a talk with staff to remind them not to creep out customers but the food was nice.
It has been about 10-12 years since I was last at Taverne on Monkland, & I have to say that I was so disappointed. I am a Monkland Village resident & Love to support my local restos, but I will not be going back. The Caesar salad at approx $25 was dry & had little excitement, I had to ask for salt & pepper for the table since I guess the chef knows best on seasoning. My mother had what looked like very dry pasta with tiny shrimp for $35 & I had the steak frites which was a tiny 7oz lesser cut without any flavour. After all the food disappointment we were told at 7:15 that we had to leave to free up the table, our reservation was at 5:30. $185 later for two, this has to be one of my worst dining experience in a very very long time. I will more than happily pay a premium for a good meal, here I just felt ripped off & insulted.
It's an older more senior crowd , the service is great & it's got a family atmosphere, this is a historic place on Monkland & I'm happy to see it's still working well
Tonight I made an impromptu decision to dine at The Tavern. After receiving a warm welcome by the staff, Barbara, Tom & the amazing chef Josh made this a memorable meal. I was taken back to the Amalfi Coast by the spectacular meal & beverages. The only things lacking were the Italian serenade & the view of the Mediterranean!!!
This place is a hidden gem. Had the Tasting menu, it was absolutley amazing, locally sourced great quality ingredients transformed into tasty dishes. Josh was welcoming & his descriptions of the plates made your mouth water!
Went on a Saturday night with our of town guests. This restaurant has a great vibe. The server was impressive. He knew the menu & specials inside out & was super professional. Excellent bartender knew how to make proper martinis. The food was delicious & perfectly prepared. This all happens because the owner was present & involved, ensuring her guests were well taken care of. Highly recommend Taverne Monklamd.
