Overall, Tuck Shop earns praise for fresh, flavorful dishes across a versatile menu, with oysters and the housemade hot sauce often highlighted as memorable, and service described as attentive in a warm, welcoming atmosphere; some visits note the space can be loud at peak hours and a few dishes feel imbalanced or overfussy, but the fish and the duck regularly read as standouts and desserts like chocolate espresso cake and coconut cream pie are favorites. The kitchen is commended for thoughtful plating and seasonal changes that keep the menu exciting, while prices are sometimes considered high and a few guests felt certain meals did not fully land. Still, many leave inspired and eager to return, thanks to strong guidance from staff, a lively open kitchen vibe, and consistently high hospitality.
Tuck Shop is immediately welcomed into my short list of "very favourite restaurants in Montreal" after my recent first visit. The food manages to be fancy & yet simple at the same time. The brisket caused several of us to become emotional, which is basically the highest compliment I can give. Also, I visited with a large group that had various dietary restrictions spread throughout it, & those people felt very well taken care of. Can't wait to come back.
Such a great place. I can hardly explain how fantastic this restaurant is. The staff were lively & attentive. Funny & personable. Very cool. The restaurant is cozy & clean. Everything flows nicely. The food is unbelievable. The menu is short & sweet. Everything is a star. Nothing that shouldn't be there. Very well thought out & executed. Fresh grated horseradish & housemade hotsauce for the oysters is a nice detail. If you see miatake mushrooms on the menu, do yourself a favor & order them. You will thank me. Maybe some of the most delicious flavors I've ever tasted. Cod was moist & perfectly seared. Sauces were on point. Hanger steak was cooked perfect medium rare. Awesome fries with the steak. Get the desserts. Chocolate nemesis is decadent. Cheesecake had wonderful fat blueberries bursting with flavor. What a wonderful place. I will be singing its praises until I come back. & I will whenever I'm in Montréal.
Tuck shop is a hidden gem! From the warm greeting to our server Gabrielle (who is a superstar!), to the inventive & extraordinary chef - we were blown away. Jonathan has created a family that takes pride in what they do- a one-of-a-kind mix of down to earth atmosphere & 5 star culinary mastery. We can't wait to return.
My husband & I had dinner here tonight at the chefs bar. Wow - watching the chefs at work was like watching creative artists. The atmosphere was friendly, the staff work together effortlessly. The service was extremely attentive with great explanations of the dishes on the menu. The food certainly did not disappoint- my husband had the tuna appetizer & I had the heirloom tomatoes- both beautiful & delicious. We had a fish dish & lamb shank for our main courses - phenomenal flavor & again presentation was on point. I don't know how we found the room but we had a chocolate dessert with pear gelato - almost too good to eat....but we did! Do yourself favor & make a reservation if you are in the area.
We had an amazing experience here with Michelle, Jonathan, & the whole team. We started with the foccacia & shared the corn agnolotti, chicken ballotine, & the hangar steak. All dishes were wonderfully cooked & Michelle convinced us to share 3 dishes & taste more. Her knowledge & personality set the meal apart for us! The cooking chops & flavors on their own were extremely impressive, but the hospitality here is next level.. We also had the blueberry cheescake for dessert, that was memorable & had some unique traits that made it stick out. I can't say enough good things! Come here with friends & indulge!
I'd give 11 stars if I could. Good cocktails, not pretentious, quality fresh food, seasonal & killer vibe. Jonathan is a rockstar, anticipated our needs before we asked. Loved the service I highly recommend.
Sep 26, 2024
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I've been here twice & both times the music is way too loud, very hard to have a discussion. We have tried the steak & the chicken. The chicken was ok, very small pieces & wouldn't try it again. The steak is delicious, it comes with a ton of fries, for the price point, i would have prefered another side as well. The service was ok, i found the waiter was a bit unrpofessional/too friendly
We really enjoyed our dinner here last night. Sat at the bar & got seriously personalized service. Not only great wine knowledge, but pairing knowledge too. Make a reservation though, it's popular!
Came here back in November 2023. The food was pretty good. We ordered some oysters, beef tartare, foie torchon, a roasted duck breast, & this godly braised leek with smoked swordfish & caviar dish. I was looking at the recent reviews & it seems they rotated that dish out. Such a shame. Everything was pretty mid, but that one leek dish made this a full-on 5 star experience.
Sep 10, 2024
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Had a great evening at Tuck Shop. Food & service was too notch. Lots of options for seating, super nice & quiet back terrace. All the dishes we tried were delicious!
spent my birthday & tuck shop & i WISH i remembered our waitresses name. she was so attentive & took some great pictures of our party to help us commemorate the celebration. entire staff was incredibly attentive- clearing silverware & plates between courses, refilling water, attending to our every want or need. couldn't have asked for better service!! the food was DYNAMITE!! 🧨🔥 the oysters were from new brunswick & tasted so fresh, served with shredded horseradish, a lovely sweet onion sauce, lemon, cocktail & hot sauce. we tried the mushroom toast which had chanterelles, lobster mushroom & it looked like some tiny button mushrooms. perfect umami flavor! the market salad was light & refreshing. all were easily split amongst our party. i tried the chicken ballotine for my main & it was divine! it was presented beautifully as medallions- the outside skin was crispy while the inside was tender & juicy. perfectly complemented by the pomme puree, mushrooms, legumes & other vege. the other mains in our party were so good, every plate went back completely clean! i had a refreshing moscow mule & also the chocolate plum sundae for dessert. it was rich but heavenly- perfect to share so everyone can try a few bites. we will definitely be back! this place is a gem. thank you to all staff at tuck shop for making my birthday so special. cheers!
I was visiting the city with some friends & found some recs for Tuck Shop on Reddit. The service is exceptional, the food is something to return for, & the space has a stylish atmosphere. We shared some oysters, I had the grilled swordfish & my friends both had the Hanger steak with fries. For dessert we had the plum sundae, ice cream sandwich & olive oil cake. All were amazing including drinks. They have an extensive wine list. All in all we really enjoyed the whole experience & would reccomend. Additionally we're staying downtown & this charming neighborhood of 2 & 3 story old brick buildings was a welcome change. Bravo Tuck Shop 👏👏👏
Amazing place to go out for a romantic dinner or just casual dinner out with friends. They alway have a season menu. Eg. in summer they have snow crab which is delicious with some other fish dishes. In winter they have an amazing duck. Totally recommend!
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we went there on our wedding anniversary, & had the joy of sitting on the terrasse, during a torrential downpour, which we absolutely loved because we were very well protected. The meal was fantastic, really enjoyed it, the service was also great, We will most certainly be back for a second visit!
