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 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 +$400 we expected more all around & left feeling disappointed
First, let's address the outside of the restaurant, looks a bit too sketchy for the price point, however as soon as we got through the doors, it's definitely well decorated. Second, the chef seat (seats facing the kitchen). It was really interesting to watch the cooks, however, the main focal point that we could see, he wasn't prepping our food, except the oysters, he was prepping for the shift (we arrived as they opened, 5pm). I was hoping to see more of our dishes garnished/prepped, since we went for the sampling menu. Third, the drinks, we can't comment as we don't drink alcohol & chose to just stick with water. Fourth, the food.you can tell the cooks are exquisitely skilled & masters at what they do. That being said, for 100+ per person, I must nitpick. The food was just slightly too salty. Some elements of some dishes I couldn't stomach because of the salt levels. For reference, I usually never drink water with my meals, I was chugging water between each course. The ingredients definitely are super fresh & of high quality. The sampling menu is 105$ 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. :)
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
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!
