Dans l'ensemble, Tuck Shop se dégage comme une adresse où l'accueil est chaleureux, le service impeccable et l'ambiance à la fois intime et raffinée. Les critiques saluent une cuisine inventive élaborée avec des produits locaux frais et une présentation soignée qui rappelle une cuisine à la fois maison et gastronomique. Des plats phares reviennent régulièrement: le porc belly, l onglet de boeuf, le magret de canard et des fruits de mer comme les huîtres ou le crudo de thon; la carte est saisonnière et les desserts sont souvent remarquables. L'expérience peut varier selon l'affluence: la salle peut être bruyante et certains trouvent le service un peu pressé, surtout lors de soirées très occupées, tandis que d'autres apprécient le dynamisme et la disponibilité du personnel. Le personnel est généralement décrit comme compétent, attentif et sympathique, avec une connaissance solide des plats et des vins, et le cadre peut se prêter aussi bien à une soirée romantique qu'à un repas de groupe dans le chalet ou autour du comptoir de cuisine ouverte. Les critiques évoquent parfois le prix, mais la majorité estime que la qualité, les portions et le soin apporté à chaque assiette justifient l addition. En résumé, Tuck Shop est présenté comme un véritable joyau de Montréal, un lieu où l enthousiasme de l'équipe et la finesse des plats font souvent oublier les petits inconvénients et donnent envie de revenir.
This was another great dinner - brought a newbie with me & he was blown away - no misses here on the menu - but above & beyond the great food, the service was a few notches above excellent - well done to Liam for the guidance, the recos & frankly just a great attitude, you made the evening that much better ! Easily the best fish dish i've had in years (fluke) - mind blown. I always come back, my friend will be back & TY to the whole team for keeping it at such a high level all these years.
This was my first visit & I was extremely impressed. Came out for dinner with my wife. The staff was extremely nice, polite , professional & efficient. The food was unbelievable. I don't usually rave about a place but everything we had was delicious. From the brioche bread. The oysters, tuna crudo & the beet salad as appetizers. Main dish was the duck & the bolognese pasta was incredible. Definitely recommend! My compliments to the chefs & the staff. Keep up the great work !
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Tuck Shop feels less like a restaurant & more like being welcomed into someone's warm, modern kitchen. The whole staff radiates ease & hospitality, from the kitchen to the bar where Laurence guided us with charm & precision-she was attentive, informed, & genuinely kind. Oysters with house-made hot sauce & a pristine scallop crudo opened the meal perfectly. Then came fried mushrooms & roasted turnips-an umami revelation dusted with nori & kissed with kombu sauce & tartness from green apple. Turning a turnip into a showstopper takes serious talent.
The poule ballotine was deeply flavored, the onglet de boeuf precise & bright with chimichurri. Desserts-a coconut cream pie & a chocolate-coriander pairing-sealed the evening with quiet brilliance.
Refined, intimate, & confident, Tuck Shop is what every neighborhood restaurant should aspire to be.
Wonderful evening at Le Tuck Shop in Saint Henri Server was as personable as he was professional - he knew his stuff. The place was pretty busy given it was a Monday night. Ate on the terrasse while the weather still permitted it. Terrific evening. Among the dishes we enjoyed & shared were fried zucchini blossoms, with feta, tzatziki , Northern New Brunswick Oysters, Braised beef medaglioni & smiked rainbow trout (delicious).
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.
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!
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I spent Friday night at Tuck Shop with my family for my birthday, & it was everything I would have hoped for. The food was excellent, & the service was seamless. I believe our server was named Luis, he was attentive, pleasant & funny. We never once waited for refills of drinks, or were without something we needed. Having worked as a server myself I absolutely appreciate good customer service, & theirs was wonderful. They seemed to work as a team which I love. Between the 5 of us we ordered all of the mains, & each one was great! The oysters were some of the best I've had, & the focaccia was delicious. Honestly one of the best birthday dinners I've had at a restaurant, maybe ever. It's not often that service & food quality both blow me away, & Tuck Shop had the perfect balance of both. Thank you to all the staff for a lovely birthday experience! We will absolutely be back when we're in town next.
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.
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.
10 sept. 2024
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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 👏👏👏
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. :)
Prices were high for what the restaurant is. It was too crowded for me, I'd be at peace if it was mentioned in the description that it would be a loud & crowded place... I wasn't expecting such close quarters to other patrons & having to be so close to the servers rear end when they'd serve the table beside us. The starters were good, oysters were absolutely fantastic & the tar tar remarkable, the mains were dull... cappelletti pasta was too thick, undercooked & over salted, & the duck dish's other components which were the sausage & the croquette thing didn't make sense to the orientation of it all. The server that we had looked depressed which really set the tone for the whole meal; however the other servers were actually good, I'd wish they served us instead of the other girl. I brought my aunt for her 42nd birthday here & I wish it would've been better.
Yummy oysters in a small comfy space, served with great wine. What else can someone ask for How about tasty sea bass dish, made to perfection! Thank you :)
