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.
Very interesting place. The name does not fit well for the menu. I enjoyed my experience but the $$$ for the food was not reasonable. I had to go eat something else after because I was still hungry.
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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Everything was great, the service was impecable from the greeting at the door & the staff was friendly & knowledgeable the food was excellent, asparagus, pork belly & oisters were the stars & very good the whole table raved about it all. The outside terrace was an unexpected surprise. Highly recommend my only regret was not being able to taste everything on the menu.
La nourriture est de très bonne qualité & la carte est très bien pensée, mais l'ambiance est à la limite du supportable. Musique bien trop forte, tables trop proches les unes des autres. Bref, à éviter pour un repas en tête à tête. Sinon, bien que le serveur ait été sympathique & disponible, il n'a pas été aidé par la cuisine qui a trop temporisé entre les plats, cassant ainsi le rythme du dîner. Petite suggestion : plus de diversité en ce qui a trait aux verres de vin à la carte.
Blown away by the service here. All servers were so kind, polite, & accommodating without being overbearing. The cocktails were on point & the food was excellent & unique, highlighting seasonal quebecois produce. I'm still thinking about the mango jasmine cake we had for dessert. Would love to come back again when I'm in town & would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone looking for a lovely dining experience.
16 juin 2024
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Atmosphere was amazing, service was fast & attentive. But the steak i ordered was overcooked, dry & equivalent to a flank steak i could by from Walmart. Places like these should have food you crave & not only bells/whistles. It's mediocre for the price you pay.
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. :)
We've been to Tuck Shop a handful of times now. I never walk into a restaurant expecting to be disappointed, but the old addage goes "nobody bats a thousand". Tuck Shop. Tuck Shop bats a thousand. This time around we started with the Quebec snow crab legs, followed by the duck breast & the lobster pasta. The crab was sweet, & able to speak for itself. They got out of the way, took the deshelling difficulty with them, & let the flavour shine (with flavoured mayo & cocktail sauce on the side, should one want to dabble). The lobster pasta was perfectly cooked, & not over salted - something I have experienced with so many lobster pasta dishes in the past, that I figured that's just how the world worked. The duck breast dish was the star of the show for me. My amateur words cannot give the flavour its dues. The Dion Waiters award goes to the celery root puree that put up big numbers in a limited game time. Dessert was the olive cake (with rhubarb & vanilla ice cream), & a peach frozen yogurt sandwich. Strong contenders, but still unable to dethrone the homemade apple pie we had on our first visit as my Tuck Shop dessert GOAT. The service was quick, & ever-friendly - a staple of any visit to Tuck Shop. The recommended wine pairings for our mains were right on the money. (Disclaimer: we are far from sommeliers or wine connoisseurs.) We are already looking forward to our next Tuck Shop adventure.
18 mai 2024
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Update April 2024, as good as ever! Wine list, service & food were 5 stars. If you want to splurge on a special occasion this is a top spot in Montreal to do so! Superb service & food. The food speaks for itself. Fresh ingredients, delishious dishes with great flavors. The service is some of the friendliest, most bilingual ive had recently. Could be a little over bearing if you dont want someone checking in on you very often, but for me it added to the night. Duck appetizer, the duck main & the roasted quail.
J'ai trouvé ça trop salé & pas aussi savoureux que par le passé. Pour la gamme de prix je m'attendais à beaucoup mieux. Aussi dans leur nouvel espace cabanon il faisait trop chaud. Il y a quelques années j'y ai goûter à la meilleure version d'une guedille au homard jusqu'à ce jour.
20 avr. 2024
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An amazing St-Henri staple that we love to go when we want to celebrate something special. Friendly service & not pretentious at all. Best thing to do: get a few dishes to share so you taste as many as possible!
Because one of our friends was sick & couldn't come, we had one less person than the reservation. The waiter was very impatient with us. I asked clearly when I made the reservation whether it was my friend's birthday & whether we could bring a birthday cake, & they said yes. When we arrived, we were told that we needed to pay an additional 20$ per person for the birthday cake. There was no mention of an additional charge during the phone call. We waited an hour after ordering before we got our meal, & the steak was completely mushy. Emmmmm...I probably won't go back again.
This place lived up to its expectations! Not only was the food incredible, but they did the little things such as making sure our water glasses were full, clearing the plates & cleaning the table promptly. The main courses were spot on & you could taste the flavors in every bite. We tried items that we normally would not & we were overwhelmingly surprised at how well it was cooked & the seasoning. Oh & the dessert, was some of the best we have had. We will definitely come back & can't wait to see what new items they have on the menu.
Beef tartare was way too salty, couldn't taste anything else. Bacon wrapped rabbit was delicious. Shucked snow crab special was great, so much easier to eat. Brussel sprouts had a nice sauce. Hibiscus ice cream sandwich was perfect, though not sure why it was wrapped up like a soap bar. Great music selection. Excellent service. House martini was like a Lemon Drop, definitely enjoyable. The recommended Cabernet red was a great accompaniment.
