Tuck Shop

Maïté

5.0

We had & amazing experience at this restaurant, starting from the reservations weeks ago to by boydfriend's birthday dinner last night! If I could give them 6 stars I would !

I researched a lot of restaurants for my boyfriend's birthday because he loves steak & I don't know that much about it. I ended up going with Tuck Shop because I saw many good reviews on Reddit regarding their Hanger Steak. Since I'd never been, I dm'd their instagram account to ask some questions about the menu & ways to make the evening special for my boyfriend.

From the get-go, the whole team was amazing & kind & professional. I first asked about getting a menu printed without the prices, but they ended up making us a custom Tasting Menu that was to DIE FOR! Their attention to detail was incredible, with adding my boyfriend's name to the menu & sitting us in a corner. They put us at a 4 ppl table, so we had plenty of space, it felt very cozy & they put a bunch of flowers on the table. It was raining (even though we're in august) & I was worried about our comfort, but they were very nice & reassured me & put us right beneath a heater.

The service was wonderful, plates were explained to us, the food was SO GOOD. Everything melted in your mouths, it felt very gastronomic & home-made. The plates were gorgeous, the different tastes went very well together & the chef came out & presented us the dessert. The servers were all so kind & interested in us, making the evening so memorable. The vibe was STUNNING!! There were cute little outisde lights that made it romantic too. They gave us all three of their desserts & added a little candle for my boyfriend to blow as well as a complimentary after-dinner-liqueur. The owner & the whole team clearly worked together to make this night remarkable & extraordinary for us :)

I can't stop gushing about this night & our experience, they definetely gained a new & loyal fan & free advertising to all of my friends & family haha

29 août 2025

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Rebecca

5.0

I absolutely just had the best experience at this restaurant. First of all, the food was absolutely delicious, came out incredibly quick. Second of all the team of staff was probably the best restaurant team I've ever experienced. Every single person was extremely warm, friendly, & welcoming. I was sitting by myself & I was extremely comfortable, treated so well that even played my favorite song. I laughed so hard with the bartender & I had incredible conversation. The hostess was so sweet & the chefs couldn't have done better. Thank you so much & will definitely return when visiting Montreal again.

25 août 2025

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Bernard

5.0

Fresh local ingredients presented with a delightful twist by the chef. Always seasonal & fresh. The local fried mushrooms with ranch sauce were excellent as was the Gaspe tuna as appetizers. Fish & steak for mains were prepared perfectly.

21 juil. 2025

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Max

5.0

My favorite restaurant in Montreal. Wonderful food, amazing staff & an modest chef/owner spending most of his nights shucking oysters. High end food in a casual atmosphere. Truly a treasure! Oh, & an honourable mention to the desserts made by the chef/owner's mom.
The only thing negative I have to say about this place is that it has become very loud. The music could be turned down significantly, Which would make conversation easier.
I never understood why this restaurant doesn't get mentioned more on top Montreal restaurant lists.

10 mai 2025

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Claudia

5.0

Recently booked a table at Tuck Shop, & from start to finish, everything was spot on. From the moment we walked in the door, we were immediately taken care of.

The service was outstanding. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, & made us feel right at home. They were genuinely excited to share their knowledge about the food & drinks, which made the experience even better.

The wine list is great, & the staff really knows their stuff. We got an awesome recommendation for a bottle that paired perfectly with our meal.

As for the food - we expected it to be so, but it was incredible. We sat at the chef's counter, & it was great to watch the chefs work their magic. Each dish was fresh, full of flavour, & beautifully presented.

The menu changes every month based on what's in season, so you know everything is always fresh & well thought out.

All in all, Tuck Shop is a St. Henri & Montreal gem. Great food, excellent service, & a cool atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

25 avr. 2025

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Christie

5.0

My husband & I had an absolutely delicious meal at Tuck Shop. We sat at the Chef's Table, which is always a fun experience for a restaurant to offer (I love an open kitchen). Gabriel, our server, was very attentive - as was the bartender & the rest of the staff. The food was incredible, & all was plated SO beautifully - Michelin star level plating. We started with oysters, & loved their specialty hot sauce that they had on the side. We then split the grilled octopus (which was so tender & not at all chewy like you sometimes get), the pork belly (which came in the most incredible sauce), the Duck Duo (yum!), & the Chocolate Nemesis dessert - which was the only thing I managed to take a picture of. We left with very happy stomachs. Highly recommend!

20 mars 2025

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Robin

5.0

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.

5 oct. 2024

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LOUISE

5.0

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.

2 oct. 2024

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Matthew

3.0

We went for my wife's birthday last night & had very high hopes. We sat at the chefs counter as we've done a couple times before & have always had an amazing experience. Maybe just an off night last night, but everything came so fast, it felt as if they were just trying to turn over our table. We asked for everything to be slowed down a bit after the starters came at the same time as the cocktails, but it just kept coming. The food overall was good (some minor oversights on preparation & dietary restrictions) but at +$400 we expected more all around & left feeling disappointed

6 juil. 2024

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Tony

4.0

First, let's address the outside of the restaurant, looks a bit too sketchy for the price point, however as soon as we got through the doors, it's definitely well decorated. Second, the chef seat (seats facing the kitchen). It was really interesting to watch the cooks, however, the main focal point that we could see, he wasn't prepping our food, except the oysters, he was prepping for the shift (we arrived as they opened, 5pm). I was hoping to see more of our dishes garnished/prepped, since we went for the sampling menu. Third, the drinks, we can't comment as we don't drink alcohol & chose to just stick with water. Fourth, the food.you can tell the cooks are exquisitely skilled & masters at what they do. That being said, for 100+ per person, I must nitpick. The food was just slightly too salty. Some elements of some dishes I couldn't stomach because of the salt levels. For reference, I usually never drink water with my meals, I was chugging water between each course. The ingredients definitely are super fresh & of high quality. The sampling menu is 105$ per person. Portions were big & filling. The food is very good but not fantastic because it was too salty. Fifth, the service. The service is impeccable. The staff is super friendly, knowledgeable, & willing to help. Clean dishes after every service. Lots of water filling. Big smile. Exceptionally attentive. 10/10 The tldr, ambiance 10/10, ingredients 10/10, service 10/10, cook skills 10/10, how salty the dishes were 6/10. Seeing our dished being cooked 4/10 : only saw our oysters being shucked, would've been nice to have the chefs talk to us (not a single word was spoken by the chef). I believe your experience will be better than mine, the staff & chefs do seem to take the feedback very seriously. :)

31 mai 2024

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Helene

2.0

L'onglet au menu était servi avec des frites tellement salées! Je n'ai pas terminé mon assiette. Le serveur m'a prévenu avoir informé le chef des frites trop salées. Je crois que je vais avoir des ulcères buccaux post Tuck Shop Rien à été offert pour remplacer ou compenser ! Pour un resto qui se dit gastronomique faudrait accoté avec un peu plus de professionnalisme! Le plat de pâtes qu'a pris mon copain ressemblait à un plat de pâte faite maison un soir de déprime. Aucune élégance. Une qualité bistro au prix des grands Bof

25 janv. 2024

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Lauren

5.0

You need to go here! We were immediately greeted by friendly staff & taken to our table. Our water glasses were full the entire time thanks to the attentive waiters. Our server Gabe gave a fantastic wine recommendation & he made the experience so enjoyable! The atmosphere was beautiful between the dimmed lights & lovely music. The food was *chefs kiss*. I'll fly back to Montreal just to come here again!

28 oct. 2023

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