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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Events Nearby
Montreal Vegan Festival 2025
Nov 15, 2025 to Nov 16, 2025
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Oct 24, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025
Reviews often mention
drink(58) vibe(51) thai(49) cocktail(45) music(37) decor(34) pad thai(28) recommend(28) chicken(17)Page 1 of 14 - 263 Reviews
Ciera
I recently went here for my birthday &, honestly, I regret it a lot. I was so excited because it's a'throwback super club,' but I didn't even stay long enough for it to actually turn into a club. The inside is very aesthetic & well-decorated (cute & thoughtfully done ) but the crowd was much older than us (we're all 20), so the vibe just wasn't really our scene.
Now, let's talk about the most important part & the reason I'm rating this place a 2/5: the Food
Funky Mojito - 2.9/5
Pretty mid. Nothing terrible, but nothing special either. Definitely below-average compared to mojitos I've had before. The chili didn't add much flavor, just a tiny bit of spice. Could've been much better.
ASAP Strawberry - 4/5
I liked this one! You could taste a little alcohol, but not too much. Honestly, it reminded me of a Starbucks strawberry açaí lemonade.
LL Cool Juice - 4.85/5
Easily the best one. It was oddly thick, which weirded me out at first, but it was super tasty.
Overall, the drinks were decent probably the best thing I had all night.
Now for the worst part: the food.
I have never been so disappointed in my life.
Pad Thai - 3/5
This didn't really taste like pad thai. More like teriyaki. Thai Express does it 15x better. While it was edible, the chicken was overcooked with a weird taste. Average at best.
Steak - 1/5
This was the real downfall of my night. I thought the $29 steak deal was amazing & was so excited to have my favorite meal for my birthday. I ordered medium rare I know what medium rare looks like but what they brought me was basically still mooing. Completely raw in the middle.
I sent it back (staff were nice about it), & when it came back it was definitely better, the sauce on top was extremely bitter so much so that I had to chug my drink to get rid of the taste, & I could still taste it afterward. I forced down maybe 2-3 bites before giving up. Horrible.
I don't like arugula, so I didn't touch the salad. The fries were good & well seasoned, but they mistakenly put a piece of bacon on them & I strictly cannot eat pork. I understand mistakes happen, but with so many people & religious groups who don't eat pork, that's a pretty big oversight & one that made me quite unhappy especially since i don't eat it for religious reasons.
They did compensate my meal, which I appreciate, & our waitress (wish I remembered her name) was super kind & attentive. Honestly, she made the service the only redeeming part of the evening.
But overall? They ruined my 20th birthday dinner a night I won't forget, but for all the wrong reasons. Sad & disappointed. I won't be coming back.View more
Emmanuella
It wasn't a good night will try again. Steak & wings was great 👍🏽View more
Marie
Les portions sont généreuses, la bouffe est délicieuse & le personnel, tellement sympathique. J'ai enlevé une étoile parce qu'on ne venait pas enlever les assiettes vides alors nous avons manqué de place sur la table & il y avait malheureusement des souris dehors.View more
David
This place is amazing. The food is really good, has nice cocktails & desserts too! The interior is also really cool, with graffittis from classic cartoons & a lot of space.View more
Robn
We had such a great time here! Ellory was an excellent server. We even got treated to a surprise for interacting with an instagram post. Some of the best service we have had in Montreal.View more
Riley
Hospitality was next to none. Food was delicious. Atmosphere was unique & special!View more
Nehemie
Excellente découverte au Farside à Montréal ! 🍹🍽?
Parfait pour un 5 à 7 après le travail. L'ambiance est détendue mais stylée, le personnel est accueillant & attentionné. Les cocktails sont bien faits & savoureux, & la nourriture est surprenante pour un bar pleine de saveurs, bien présentée, & idéale à partager. Un endroit où on a envie de revenir, que ce soit entre collègues ou entre amis.View more
Soul
Amazing atmosphere, great food, great music, great service!View more
Vicky
Love the vibe, graffiti & dj
The food is decent, came out hot & had great portions sizes & flavours
The service was disappointing. The hostess didn't know where to put us, alot of tables were open & not cleaned up. Eventually we were placed in a small corner with no space & beside a table of 12 where I server ignored us. Didn't check in, didn't refill our drinks or ask how we were doing. Her focus was on the big table serving them drinks, doing shots with themView more
Chris
Good Lobster Pad Thai with great service. Always stop by & ask how is everything. Ginormous portion of food that I was unable to finish & have to take it home. This place got good vibes as soon as I step in.View more
Anny
⭐ 2/5 - I REALLY wanted to like it… but it missed the mark. (BIG TIME!)
As a foodie, millennial hip-hop lover, & mom entrepreneur with Lao/Thai roots, I walked in excited for a night off from cooking & some good vibes - but sadly, it just didn't live up to the hype.
For our first visit - & a date night - we were seated all the way upstairs in a poorly lit corner, despite the place being FAR from full for a saturday night. The upstairs vibe felt flat & disconnected, which was a major bummer for a place known for its energy & ambiance.
The decor & our server were both nice, & the food came out relatively quickly after we finally placed our order - which took nearly 30 minutes.
But the real letdown? The drinks. We waited nearly AN HOUR for a cocktail, which didn't arrive until during our meal. We were parched... My'Painkilla' was overly sweet, barely had a hint of alcohol, & was overpriced for what it was.
As for the food: our pad thai was OVERLY salty, borderline inedible. When I told the young waitress the food was'just okay', there was no attempt to make it right or elevate the experience.
Also worth noting: my husband is lactose intolerant & not a fan of Thai kaffir lime or curry, so the menu didn't offer much for him either.
NOTE : This is not authentic Thai cuisine. Don't get it twisted. Want the real deal? Go to Thammada instead!
Overall, it's a beautiful space & the branding is very well done (I'll give them that! ) - but the service, food, & timing were disappointing. I walked in excited & left feeling let down. I really wanted to love this place... but it just wasn't good... I can't recommend it.View more
Nga
First time visit The Farsides, We are ordering group menu $65 pp. The restaurant is nice decor, live music with dJ , staffs are friendly but foods service is too slow & foods taste just ok . Not satisfied.View more
Carol
I attended a work event in this restaurant; it had been reserved for us entirely. The ambiance was fantastic, the food was good, & plentiful. They had a slight problem with quick bar service; they should have been more staff behind the bar for such a large group that we were.
But overall, it was a great place to host such an event.
Staff was friendly & helpful.
I'll go back to try as a normal restaurant experience one day.View more
Lynn
The atmosphere was pretty upbeat & a fun place to be with friends when you have time to pass. If you're extremely hangry, would not recommend as the service is very slow & food takes a bit to arrive. Nice hangout spot though.View more
Jennifer
The foods were so salty & the way how the cocktails menu explained the drink doesn't match up the taste of it. The atmosphere was nice & catch up with friends but wouldn't order food again 🥲 it is sad cuz this place has so much potentialView more
Samàdhi
Bonne ambiance (RNB - Hip Hop 90-2000s).
Bon Dj le vendredi soir.
J'ai pris le boeuf braisé & c'était bon.View more
Let's
The food & drinks were alright, nothing to write home about. The service & vibes were nice.View more