Ferreira Café

Red snapper fish is an expensive species, so don’t be surprised by the price tag. But, if you’re not a huge fan of fish, this simple preparation method highlighting the fish’s quality might not taste worth it for you. I personally thought it just tastes similar to other white flesh fish, so i was glad we had also ordered other more heavily flavoured dishes like Seafood Rice, and Mushroom Duck Risotto. A point i would like to praise is the general lack of bones. Beautifully done. The Seafood Platter is also expensive, but you’re paying to be able to have a bit of everything. The smoked fish is really salty, but is good with sourdough bread. Lobster is great. Crispy octopus is a must-try in my opinion. The exterior is slightly crispy while keeping a soft interior. Amazing. Risotto has a very strong mushroom flavour, the duck falls off the bone. The dish is a bit heavy if you don’t have any sides, but it’s perfect to share. The presentation looks awkward with the dish being so deep compared to the amount of food in it. We didn’t order any drinks. Our waiter made a few mistakes and was difficult to get a hold of, but we were a table of 6 and it was late, so it’s understandable. The restaurant is very loud when it’s full. The small tables are pretty close to each other. The kitchen on the elevation has a transparent separator, letting you see. I suggest reserving even for week days, especially with the weather getting better. Overall great experience with the variety of dishes we ordered.

We had a fantastic experience at Ferreira Cafe! The atmosphere was absolutely lovely, and the food was truly amazing - fresh and delicious. Every single dish we ordered was a hit - not a single disappointment! Highly recommend!

I dined at this restaurant 3 years ago and their duck confit risotto was so so so delicious that my first thing arriving at Montreal this time is to go to this restaurant! The risotto is still amazing and impressively delicious. Will go back again and try out more dishes before leaving Montreal this time.

Top notch experience. Had the oysters, blackened sea bass, and signature cod. Both fishes were melt in your mouth fresh. Oysters were perfection. They made us a free dessert in celebration of our anniversary. Ferreira is the finest in Montreal.

This is the worst seafood restaurant I have ever experienced in my life. I ordered a large set of fresh food. Everything was dry, smelly and not fresh. The oysters were smelly, sour and disgusting.Blini with caviar was cold and undercooked inside. It was like they had reheated frozen food and served it. Ugh.

I visited McGill University in early November of 2024. A couple of university professors took me to Ferreira for dinner as I told them earlier that I liked seafood. There was a lot of options even among seafood. I ordered a salmon dish. The others ordered a variety of dishes. The dishes were plentiful. Later, we ordered a sampler of desserts. All dishes were very tasty. Overall, it was a very good dinner.

Passing by this restaurant a lot omw home. Visited the first time with a friend. Service was great, food was okay (I did like the fish and sea food bouillabaisse; the grilled sea bass was just alright).

The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. The service was exceptional and the atmosphere was perfect. The company and the conversation was priceless. Celebrated our 23 year wedding anniversary and everything exceeded our expectation.

When looking for a great location for a work team dinner, Ferreira Cafe came highly recommended. Booking a week out, getting a reservation wasn't difficult (though I have heard that during city-wide events, this place can get booked up fast). Walking in, the restaurant is very classy and broken up into two main seating areas (lower level, and then steps to the higher level that is situated right in front of the kitchen). I really enjoyed where we were sat as watching the chefs prepare the food through the clear glass panel in front of the kitchen was great. For the menu, they had a great selection, with many dishes being seafood-based. For our appetizer, we ordered their special, which at the time was their Hamachi ceviche. This was delicious with a great sauce and very fresh-tasting fish. They also had an extensive wine menu, and we settled on a white wine (sorry not a wine connoisseur so no idea what kind was ordered!) I was convinced by our server to order their most known dish (that has been on their menu for decades), which was the black cod on top of mushrooms and a potato puree. This was truly cooked to perfection - it was soft and flaky. This was my first time having black cod and wow was it a delight. It paired perfectly with the starchy potatoes (super creamy!!) and the sauteed mushrooms. The sauce was also not too overpowering and mellowed out the potatoes. I can see why it is their iconic dish. For dessert, the team ordered a wide variety but I settled on their Nage, which I would later realize implies a dessert soup of sorts. I was taken aback as this was not what I was expecting, but that is completely on me for not googling haha. The dessert features a waffle topping with a basil lime sorbet and fruits. The sorbet was absolutely delicious and though the texture was odd at first, it was delicious. Next time, I'm eager to try the more familiar desserts that my coworkers ordered, such as the churros and Portuguese egg tart! A great spot for dinner that I hope to be back in Montreal to try other menu items in the future!

The Concierge at my hotel recommended Ferreira, a Portuguese seafood restaurant in Montreal, and well established in Montreal. We were seated immediately that rainy early summer evening, having a reservation from our Concierge. It's a modern and streamlined looking restaurant interior with an interesting embankment that runs the length of the restaurant separating the well stocked bar from the tables with an underlit top that mimicks onyx and serves as an additional surface for service and whatever you have on your person. Porcelain plates are cracked and cemented to the wall as wallpaper, a definitive reference to Portuguese decor as well as the porcelain tiled backstop to the bar featuring a town somewhere in Portugal. All of it tastefully done and matching the authentic taste of the cuisine. We split a green salad and ordered glasses of red sangria. I asked before ordering if the sangria was served with fruit, but the sangria came out with no fruit. So I had to have them bring the fruit separately. I have never had to ask to ensure the fruit is served with sangria...ever. It was made with good red wine, but that was not a good look. The green salad was fresh, as was the fish to follow. I ordered the Rascasse or Red Scorpion fish, with crispy skin, and my friend ordered the Loup de Mer or Mediterranean Sea Bass, both flown in fresh daily as I understand. You're swimming around Portugal or thereabouts one day and filleted and plated the next...They are that fresh and this is why Ferreira is a seafood institution in Montreal. I enjoyed the slightly oily Rascasse, but the Loup de Mer I tasted was where it's at. I recommend highly the Loup de Mer! Notably, it took the kitchen a considerable time to produce our main courses, at least thirty minutes by our counting, and we both had the same observation and conversation as to length of time for the fish to come out of the kitchen. They served the fish with a very underwhelming orzo cooked in a tomato base, but it turned out very dry and unappealing. The cauliflower and broccoli were fresh and not overcooked, but I don't know what happened to the orzo. We were in alignment as to the orzo and both of us left it rather untouched. It would have been better to serve it with some quality yellow or saffron rice. I finished with an espresso with a very rich full cream that was on point. There are some definite high points to Ferreira Cafe when it comes to their fresh and authentic seafood focus and decor, but a little more attention should be paid to the orzo side and sangria, the latter being a layup and missed opportunity never missed at any Portuguese or Spanish restaurant. So evaluating Ferreira, a venerable restaurant with these inconsistencies and the fact this could have been an aberration, makes it a challenge. My split of the check with tip ran nearly $124 CAD, so not overly expensive for this level of freshness, but still with some misses and not the best value I experienced in Montreal. 3.7 stars

We are an American couple visiting Montreal for work and found this very close to our hotel. We were very lucky as we were able to walk in and be seated. The place was packed! And that is usually a good sign. This is a perfect dinner spot, but it had a beautiful bar as well if you wanted to dine alone. The decor is modern and sexy, but a bit loud. We ordered the surf and turf for two which was beyond outstanding! We had two huge, amazing prawns, flavored to the hilt as well as a deliciously cooked, tender prime rib The service was outstanding and of course they spoke English as well. We finish the night with the Desert for two and it was perfect as it had every dessert you could think of. Do not even think twice about coming here!

Really wanted to love this place but it fell way short. First the tables on the back wall are placed embarrassingly and insultingly too close. To get out my behind is literally on the table next to me which is rude and unsanitary. I thought the fish entree would have flavor but it was a chewy and season-less sable fish. The octopus was good. The crudo ok. The cod was nice. The vegetables were a bit on the crunchy side and lacked flavor also. I'm not sure how it reached Michelin but it was a mistake for us - especially it being a special dinner. Our table didn't get dusted which I would expect there. The beignet/churro dessert was delicious and the only thing I would go back for.

After a cocktail reception, we popped into Ferreira for some appetizers and wine. We sat at the bar and could not have had better service. We split two delightful appetizers and had some lovely wine. Ferreira was the perfect ending to the evening.

It was very good but it expensive! Thank goodness I was celebrating my birthday! So it kinda justifies the splurge. Getting 4 stars bc it was more expensive than I expected. It was best the hotel we stayed do we decided to give it a try. Service was great, the rice seafood casserole n risotto comes in a pot served nice n hot. The seafood bouillabaisse was good. The giant shrimp was undercooked. I know seafood is expensive. But wow! I almost fainted when I saw the bill! CA$400 w tip. The pastel the Nata was ok, was not crispy as the ones I had in Lisbon, $11 for 2? Not worth it. Skip it. Since it was my birthday I hit a nice candle w my desert. So nice! I forgot my phone so I didn't get to take pics. So my sis send them to me. Also the lighting was dark so the foid pics didn't come out good.

I visited McGill University in early November of 2024. A couple of university professors took me to Ferreira for dinner as I told them earlier that I liked seafood. There was a lot of options even among seafood. I ordered a salmon dish. The others ordered a variety of dishes. The dishes were plentiful. Later, we ordered a sampler of desserts. All dishes were very tasty. They were a little bit on the pricey side though. Overall, it was a very good dinner.

Food: Exceptionally fresh seafood. We ordered: 1) Seafood Platter: if you have two or more diners, don't second guess. Just get it. 2) Roasted Sardines: one of our favorite dishes of the night. 3) Daily Catch: Incredible sea bream with an amazing chickpea salad and veggies. Everything perfectly cooked and seasoned. 4) Bouillabaisse: Highlight of the night. A must-try dish. Service: Top notch. Attentive but not overbearing despite the fact that it was super super busy even on a Monday night. Ambiance: We were seated in a quieter corner in the back and it was very nice.

When in Montreal, make sure to make it to this fine establishment. I am Portuguese and always seeking out native flavors. The cocktails are amazing. Full bar. Great wine list. I had the seafood rice casserole that was out of this world. It, surprisingly, was served w a touch of cilantro which was refreshing but unexpected. My husband had the filet (no knife needed) served in a delectable sauce w veggies and fries. For dessert, the beignets. I would come back here in a heart beat! So good! Service was amazing.

A beautiful restaurant in downtown Montreal featuring Portuguese influenced seafood and more. when our cab pulled up in front of Ferreira Cafe, it looked a little unassuming, but after stepping inside and seeing the stunning interior, we were very impressed. The menu is extensive with something for everyone, but we stuck to seafood. I had the Bouillabaisse and it was delicious. Everyone in my group had something different and everyone left happy. We chose two excellent wines from their Wine Spectator awarded list and capped dinner off with two of their fabulous dessert sampler plates. Top notch service. Fairly priced especially when the exchange rate is factored in. highly recommended.

What an amazing spot to enjoy superlicious seafood and phenomenal service!!! Some of the best octopus, flesh fried to perfection!!! Sweet and juicy sardines with red pepper sauce. Jackie our server, WOW!!! She made our visit 10 X better the what it is already!!! MUST GO!!!

2nd time here. This place is spectacular. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, drinks, and the food was soooo good. Can't go wrong.

I didn't know food could taste this good! The service was attentive and very friendly. We had the bread, sardine appetizer, seafood rice, duck risotto, chocolate mousse and beignets. The only thing that wasn't spectacular was the beignets. We also had a couple of unique wines.

Highly recommend! Service was amazing, staff is super friendly, food was tasty. Overall the atmosphere was fantastic. Worth the price and I'm definitely coming back

Reservation was 6:30 pm Tuesday. My husband and I were seated in the corner of the restaurant. We ordered 2 glasses of wine and two entrees. Food was ok. Octopus was a bit fishy. We asked the check 4-5 times to server. After 10mins, we could pay and come out of the restaurant. Service was slow.

Loved it! Had a lovely meal here starting with a beet salad, topped with a fat parmesan croquette that when opened, coated most of the salad. They happened to have halibut, which they grilled perfectly. It was served with some broccoli, asparagus, a pearl onion and some butternut squash purée. All lovely. As we hoped they had pasteles de nata for dessert. We were tempted to get the Portuguese dessert sampler for two, but the waiter advised that we'd want to still be pretty hungry to order it. Very nice meal, great waitstaff and a hopping, happening place!

Fun flavours !! Great vibe !! A definite must when here. It was very good food. Our sever was amazing the lighting is dark and great for family or date night. Agin good was fantastic. Call before and reserve !!!

Wow what a spot! We came from ottawa and a looked up a decent dinner place that was walking distance from our hotel.. it was a Tuesday night and this place was packed! As one of customers told us : it's an institution! Well service to begin with was respectful and to the point. He was pretty busy to serve other tables so a bit too efficient when taking the order! Everything we ordered tasted fresh and great. Started of with Salmon tartare and Burrata salad. Then for mains husband got the tuna, cooked to perfection, medium rare and bursting of flavour wow sized of carrot purée! I got the cod, with mushrooms and Since I can't have alcohol they happily substituted the sauce for me.. we needed this lovely meal with Portuguese desserts that was just perfect!

I wanted to like this place more than I did. I had a grilled sardine appetizer that was fantastic, but my main course arrived partially cold. I don't know what happened but I didn't complain because I was with a large party and our food arrived after such a long wait that I thought it would mess up the entire evening for everyone else. I had the fish of the day, which was perfectly cooked - though over-salted, and the orzo that came with it was completely cold. When I'm paying that much for dinner, I feel like everything should be perfect

A very unique dining experience with terrific service. Fresh seafood, served table side for some dishes.

Their seafood bouillabaisse is a must try. Saw glowing reviews of it online and decided to swing by the place after my visit to the Museum of Fine Arts (less than 10 mins walk). The dish does not disapoint. Everything tastes so fresh with the right amount of seasoning. I should have ordered some side bread to go with it as the soup base is great. The dish itself does come with carbs (pee wee potatoes). Will definitely come back if I am back to Montreal.

Ferreira Cafe located on Peel Street is a fantastic dining experience. On a hot summer night we ate in the street side terrace and loved it. The fresh day catch Halibut was delicious. Closed on Sunday.

Tasty, portugese flavored season prepared very artfully. Service was quick as well. Pricier option to go with colleagues or for a special night out. Had the sardines as appetizer followed by octopus main dish.

The seafood bouillabaisse was to die for! Perfectly seasoned and cooked. The customer service was as well outstanding. Lovely ambience.

Visiting from Toronto and the food here was amazing! Will definitely come again next time we are here! Fresh food, excellent service, great ambience! Dessert was amazing!!!!

The food was not bad, but it certainly was nothing special. It definitely was not cheap.

Amazing place for dinner! Service , quality of food leaves you super satisfied! Five stars !

Located on Peel St, across from les Cours Mont-Royal, I had passed by this restaurant hundreds of times and never considered it a dining option. But I stumbled across it as I was planning my itinerary this recent trip to Montreal and was looking forward to well-prepared Portuguese cuisine. On a Sunday evening, the restaurant was packed, should I say, like Portuguese sardines (sorry, I could not resist). The happy guests created a joyful ambiance in both dining areas. We inhaled the crusty bread as we savored the grilled calamari appetizer and chatted about family, careers, and upcoming trips. The thick rings of meaty calamari were well prepared and served with a sweet puréed squash, complemented by the vinaigrette. Typically, I have duck when it is on the menu but I had already had duck two nights in a row and already knew duck was on the menu the following day. Luckily, I also love seafood bouillabaisse so I ordered it without hesitation or reservation. The cast-iron pot that arrived at the table contained large chunks of fish, plump langoustines, clams, and calamari, in a savory broth. While everything in the pot was tasty, the fish was particularly meaty and tender. For dessert, there was no doubt that I would have the Portuguese egg tarts. The dessert was actually one of the reasons I selected this restaurant. Two small bite-sized tarts, with flaky crusts and a brûléed top, were served with a spoonful of rice milk ice cream. How did I never have this; it was worth the wait! While our server was helpful and accommodating, there were too many guests the evening we visited so service was slower than I would have liked.

I came to Montreal, supposed to eat French food, but I saw a article recommended this restaurant, the food look amazing and yummy, so I decided to make reservations to try ! The restaurant is very close our hotel, I really like the interior design style, very classy! We order duck confit and seafood rice , they are delicious better than I imagine! The service is nice too! Definitely it is good place to hang out with friends and family! Even I came back to American , but still recommend it to all my Canada friends! Wish in the future I can visit it again !

The food was amazing! We loved the seafood risotto, one of the best or the best that we tried. If you are in Montreal, you should visit this restaurant.

Aesthetic Appeal & Atmosphere: Enjoyed outdoor sidewalk seating on a delightful Montreal summer evening. It was a little cramped but it is big city life Meal Quality: I ordered their Mushroom Duck Confit Risotto and a nice glass of Portugese Duoro and was very impressed! Duck Confit is one of my favorite dishes and they met all of my wishes and expectations! The Duoro paired very well and helped complete the meal Service: Was quite good in all aspects and the waiter was very efficient with pouring wine Aesthetic Appeal & Atmosphere: 4 Meal Quality: 5 Service: 5

excellent service, wonderful food. extensive wine list. it was a great experience.i had one of the fresh Catch of the day, it was awesome. The fish displayed in the ice reminded me of seaside restaurants in France and Spain, except of course, that this was a Portuguese.

This was a lovely meal. The oysters were fresh and delicious, and the octopus was great! I was really impressed with the scallop ceviche, too. I'm not a huge fan of scallops, I find them quite sweet, but the acidity was perfect. Service was fast, friendly, and attentive, and our server made excellent wine recommendations.

Very authentic and perfectly executed . Have been going for years when in Montreal . The staff makes you feel comfortable embracing a very high level of cuisine

What a bustling place at lunch and it's no wonder! The food is delicious and you get an appetizer with your main dish. I started with the tomato salad followed by the pan seared fish of the day (Turbot fish). The fish was soft, tasty, not overly salty and served over a nicely made risotto. I wish I had room to try their dessert. Would love to visit again on my next visit to the city. The ambience is fun and very nice, the service at the bar was quick.

Good food but very expensive, the price of porto is ridiculously priced. Nice when you have special guests.

So I'll start this review off with the fact that eating out has become so difficult since starting the FODMAP diet back in April. I've learned I can't eat onions and garlic the two veggies that seem to be the base of everything!?!?! And we're my favorite, but if I don't eat them I feel so much better... ugh. So as you can imagine eating out with me isn't fun. So here we are on vacation, I'm trying to be careful but enjoy myself. Tonight was the night, I picked this restaurant off of yelp and being close to our hotel. What a great choice! We showed up at 8 pm on a Friday night with no reservations, were offered outside or at the bar inside. We picked inside at the bar. Comfortable highback bar chairs, and were able to sit down immediately. Restaurant was full and a bit noisy with talking and music, but definitely a cozy atmosphere. We ordered grilled octopus as a starter, and I informed the gal behind the bar of my onion/garlic dilemma. She guided me with the menu, even going back to the kitchen to make sure what was safe for me to order. We decided that the steak was probably the safest, and I was okay with that tonight. They also when bringing the octopus out stated "no garlic". Then they brought a tray with cod balls(they informed me I couldn't have these because they had garlic in them), cream cheese, tapenade and olive oil to go with this absolutely divine earthy brown bread (made in house-I asked). Then my Fred flintstone size steak arrived with a side of crisp frites and lovely seasoned broccoli/green beans/bok Choy. I have to tell you this was probably one of the best meals I've had out since this whole elimination diet that has restricted me. The steak and the veggies seasoned perfectly, frites crispy... I mean I couldn't finish the steak, but it was so delicious. If for some reason you happen to be on a low-FODMAP diet and are in Montreal, looking for a moderately higher end meal you won't be disappointed. This made me so happy!

We had heard this was an excellent place, and decided to try it, overpriced mediocre food, the service was great! Not recommended

Superb selection of fresh fish complimented by an interesting (if somewhat expensive) wine list. The value in the wine list lies in the deep selection of Portugese wines. The sommelier is very approachable and provides solid guidance across price points and pallat preferences. I have been to Ferreira twice and highly recommend the crispy octopus app. The signature black cod dish is also outstanding, but honestly I don't think you can go wrong with any of the fish selections. They have a variety of fresh fish on ice as daily specials so don't be afraid to go off menu! The ambiance is chic/modern with house music playing in the background which makes for a great atmosphere. They have an open kitchen and it's really fun to watch the chefs work their magic on the line. On my second visit, my wife and I were seated at a two-top directly across from the kitchen and I highly recommend that table if you enjoy the show!

Dining out in Montreal's winter is not easy, especially where there is a cold weather advisory and it is -16C (5F) outside. You've got to go to restaurants that are really worth it! The octopus appetizer here is absolutely divine. One of my best bites in 2019 for sure! The carabinero risotto (it is called something else on the menu) was very tasty but there was something off about it at the same time. The broth was rich and bursting with flavors but a bit too salty for me. The fava beans tasted a bit strange but the strangest of all was the half cooked carabineros. Not sure if they were meant to be medium rare but biting into a cold centre was weird, especially the brains... With that said, it is a very good meal overall. I will return to try their black cod next time!

Delightful drinks on a beautifully decorated terrasse. Especially enjoyed the lychee cocktail and the delicious salt cod fritters.

This is hands down my favorite restaurant in the area so far. I got a suggestion from American Express card about this place. The waiting staff was so friendly and they knew me by name. I made a reservation and wait time was 5 minutes. The tables and ambience was fancy. The staff was very helpful. I tried the oysters at first. They were very fresh tasting. The sauce was great. They had multiple choices for catch of day. I tried the branzino. The fish was very tender, flavorful a d fresh. It was one of the best fish dishes I had in a long time. Of note, they seem to be proud of their oil here. They provide some with bread in the beginning. And it was so good I had to buy a bottle from them. I will definitely come back whenever I'm in Montreal

Went back to this place because I had such a good experience the first time, and it was equally as great. I went with my boyfriend this time and he was extremely pleased as well. We got the sardines as an appetizer to start, and they were to die for. The sardines were grilled to absolute perfection and it was plated absolutely beautifully as well. And again, like the last time, I got the seafood casserole and it was just as good as I remembered, and stated in my last review, (my boyfriend thought the same thing). The flavours at Ferreira's have a nostalgic tinge to them as they remind me of my childhood and grandmother and mothers cooking. Going there is almost like a home away from home and is something that'll bring me back again and again. The service was also amazing. Our server was extremely attentive and overall knowledgeable with amazing suggestions. Like I said, I will come back here again and again, and I cannot recommend it enough.

I don't know a lot of restaurant that's this jam packed on a monday lunch! I take this as a good sign as long as service is not affected and it was perfectly executed. Chapeau! I took the aragula and são george cheese salad wich was very tasty but from my collegues plate it was the octopus that was the most beautiful plate. For the main plate I took the cod, matane shrimps and spinach gratin. It was incredibly tasty and good but so filling! I ate half of it and was completely full. I'm not small eater normally and I love food so much I'd rather feel like a huge potatoe than leave good food on a plate. And yet, i sadly couldn't finish this. Overall, ferreira is a lovely place. Looks good. Feels good. Taste good.

How the mighty have fallen. This used to be one of my favourite restaurant in Montreal. I haven't gone there during the pandemic and things seem to have gone down. Their mushroom risotto, which used to be divine, is now tasteless and made with lower quality ingredients. The duck was over cooked. We also ordered fish of the day which was very fresh but severely under seasoned. Overall, under-stimulated and disappointed tastebuds.

Nice dinner on the patio. Green salad, halibut with lentils and a variety of veggies. Everything was good just not great. Service was excellent.

Excellent food. Fun atmosphere - especially seated in front of the kitchen area where you could watch the hustle and bustle and see them prep all the different dishes of food headed for other tables. I had the special that evening, which was a poutine topped with chunks of lobster prepared in a dark bisque. It was interesting and was good - but the star of the evening was the sauteed shrimp appetizer in a garlic sauce. Whole succulent shrimp with a sauce so good I mopped it up with sliced bread.

Just went once but it was good! I'll be back when I return to that neighborhood. My girlfriend loved me for bringing her there

Pleasant but over-rated and cramped. The seafood is obviously super fresh but nothing is very interesting either.