The Farsides
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The Farsides
Trendy restaurant decorated with colorful retro graffiti, serving Hawaiian and Thai cuisine, plus cocktails.
Opens Today at 6 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - Midnight |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 1 am |
| Friday | 5 pm - 2 am |
| Saturday | 6 pm - 2 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
Info & Location
About us
In Old Montreal, just south of the Financial District, sits The Farsides. Brought to you by John Edward Gumbley (Bord’Elle) and the Jegantic team, the Farsides is an edgy new take on the restaurant and bar scene. Our blend of culinary styling sets the exotic far eastern flavours of Thailand’s shores crashing into the far Western Beaches of Hawaiian cuisine. The result of this fusion is something we like to call Thaiwaiian. A sumptuous combination of authentic Thai and Hawaiian delicacies, merging familiar flavours with elevated function.
Not only do we consider the Farsides to be a unique take on cuisine, we also aim to please with a brand new re-imagining of the Tiki bar concept. Our mixology program features no less than a dozen modern interpretations of classic cocktails you would normally only expect to find on the Islands.
Stepping into the Farsides will be like walking into our version of an alleyway in Brooklyn circa 1992. Complete with brick walls as high as the eye can see, fire escapes, graffiti laced facades and believe it or not our very own hand painted basketball court. Add a touch of the exotic with jungle like overgrowth set to the beat of 80’s & 90’s hip pop and nostalgic memorabilia from the golden age of rap and what you’ll find is The Farsides. Montreal you might not know us but we know you very well.
Our Specialties
Salads, Carpaccio, Braised Pork Belly, Spring Rolls, Steak, Seafood, Fish, Filet Mignon, Burger, Curry, Pad Thai, Deserts, Cocktails & Wines.
Amenities, services & more
We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless PaymentGood For GroupsGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesHappy HourLive Entertainment / ShowsPrivate RoomReception Services / Private EventsResto-BarSupper Club
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Wednesdays only
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Wendy
Super belle endroit, service 100% bien, la musique on adoreView more
Emilie
Celebrated my birthday here & it was amazing! The waitress we had, (she had a tattoo if her face & her cat) was just mind blowing amazing. She helped make the night special & helped take pictures. Food was amazing! The portions were bigger then I thought. We tried the pad thai the burger that comes with lemon fries, the vegetable curry & the mango salad. All was delicious. Nothing bad to say at all. The drinks were good & hit us good & the mango cheesecake was something different! Atmosphere & the 90s music was super fun as many places dont play this stuff. As a 90s baby, I loved it. We're gonna come back!View more
Katia
Des saveurs jamais goûtées & tellement bonnes ( poulet aux ananas & fish & chips & le faux-filets sont à tomber vous ne serez pas déçu) au prix raisonnables & une ambiance vintage digne des années 90 avec des décors époustouflants & de la musique hyper bonne!! Les drinks son fabuleux & tellement bons!! Janele était notre serveuse très bon service & bon conseils sur les plats!!!View more
Behnoush
Farside is a fantastic spot for authentic Thai cuisine with a hipster vibe. Their Mojito cocktail is a standout-fresh, zesty, & perfectly balanced, one of the best I've had! The food is bursting with bold, fresh flavors, & the service is friendly & attentive. While it's a bit on the pricey side, the quality & experience make it worth it. Perfect for a casual night out or drinks with friends. Highly recommend!View more
Jacques
The service was really slow & the food is really average, it's not worth the price honestly.View more
Marius
Impressive experience! The restaurant was spotless, thanks to the attentive busboy Marius, & our server, Amelie, recommended the delicious burger. Excellent food & service!View more
Joanna
Super super pleased with my experience this evening, the food was good & the waitress was lovely!! Can't wait to come back 😇View more
Marie-Anne
Ambiance très'branchée', très tôt. Si c'est ce qui vous plaît.... Petite portion pour le prix Le serveur semblait très confus par moment. Bon cocktailView more
Sacheen
what a great spot. love the music & ambiance. Very cool spot if you like old school hip hop & R & BView more
Idris
I recently dined at the fairsides in Montreal, & it was an exceptional experience. The tasting menu showcased inventive dishes crafted from local ingredients, all served in a refined atmosphere. The service was attentive & knowledgeable, enhancing the overall dining experience.View more
Christina
Excellent service de Hicham, en plus il est hotView more
William
Je suis aller manger avec mon amoureuse & le service de Raphaël était incroyable aucun mot a dire!!!View more
Nicolas
Nous sommes allés pour l'événement "MTLàTABLE" & au lieu que la table d'hôtes MTLàTABLE soit à rabais comparativement au menus standard, il était moins cher de prendre les plats à la carte...bref une belle attrape tourisme. Dommage car à part ça, tout était parfait nourriture excellente & belle ambiance.View more
Olivier
Trop cher pour des assiettes minuscule ... je suis rester sur ma faim . Très déçuView more
Kelly
I went to Farsides Montreal for my Birtbday & it was truly amazing. The food, the atmosphere, the music... 10 out of 10, would recommend!View more
Ashton
All Talk, No Game. The Farsides boast a fun & funky atmosphere, with cool decor & upbeat attitude. Their menu & staff are bilingual so there are no communication issues if you are from out of town. Service was very helpful & eager to make our experience as delightful as possible... from explaining the menu in detail, offering up options & even coming to the rescue to fix our wobbly table. The two stars comes from the sheer disappointment of the food menu. Although it all reads very well (such as combinations that would be great together) ...that's where it ends. We ordered three items to share between the two of us. The "Signature" Crispy Wings, Bangkok Street Skewers & the Pad Thai. Let's start with the Signature Crispy Wings. In pictures they look fantastic, it's actually what brought us into the restaurant in the first place, but they were overly "battered" creating this very thick crust that was hard to bite through. Not only that but the sauce they were tossed in was bland & boring... Coupled with a coconut ranch sauce that was an attempt at being creative, but the combination of thick crust & watery "coconut only" flavour sauce was rough. Throw in a side of coleslaw that also seemed to be tossed in the same watery coconut sauce & it was literally a recipe for disaster. Incredibly difficult to finish. The Bangkok Street Skewers weren't anything to write home about, overcooked, chewy, bland & boring. Lastly the Pad Thai. Three strikes & you are out. Again, heavily lacking in flavour, super greasy, with incredibly overcooked chicken & shrimp. (My jaw shouldn't hurt after eating) It was made with cashews instead of the traditional peanuts (which in comparison cashews heavily lack in flavour). I understand if you want to avoid allergens, but the flavour in the rest of the dish needs to compensate for it. Unfortunately this dish relied on that missing ingredient & fell flat. All in all I would not recommend eating at this establishment. I can tell the entire menu needs a complete revamp just with the three dishes we had. Either that or whoever is running the kitchen needs to make a swift exit. I feel the passion within this restaurant...you feel it in the energy when you enter, you feel it in the staff, you see it splattered on the walls. It's hard to deny that the creator made such an extraordinary space, but it did not translate to the food. Someone needs to get out of that kitchen, & someone equally as passionate about food needs to be put in it. Act fast Farsides, or soon you'll see your profits turn to deficits.View more
D
Great spot to have drinks with your friends, drinks come out fairly quicker than other spots. Overall good vibes with the ambiance & decor if you're into hiphop & rap.View more