Garde Manger

One of the best restaurants I have ever visited. The food, the service, and the atmosphere are unbeatable. Julian was incredible. Incredible conversation, incredible service, and amazing recommendations. The King Crab Brioche was absolutely phenomenal. The salmon main dish is to die for. We were surrounded by people who were regulars. We knew this was going to be a phenomenal spot once we sat down. This will be the first place I go every time I am in Montreal.

We had a great experience here while visiting Montreal. It is a bit of a hole in the wall. There is no signage for the restaurant, you just have to know which door to go into based upon the street number. We were sat right on time and started with cocktails. The Smash cocktail was great! We decided to order the Chef’s Menu ($100 per person). There are different levels to the Chef’s Menu, with this being the lowest option, meaning you get the least customization with it. We were open to trying anything so this was fine with us. The first course was a seafood platter, the waiter brought out the food and explained every single item on the platter and the recommended way to eat it. It was delicious! The second course included a wonderful vinaigrette salad, a tartar, and some sort of incredibly delicious cod bites (they were amazing). The third course was duck in a beet roux, roasted carrots, scallions and artichoke. All wonderful. Finally, for the final course, we were brought two desserts. A lemon sponge cake with a crunch meringue and another creamy creation with a chocolate center that was delectable. Throughout the experience, our waters were constantly filled and plates and silverware exchanged for each course. Wonderful experience.

Signature Québécois-Canadiana dining @ 408 Garde Manger falls into the ‘must-experience’ category - this is not your average ‘pantry chef’ (translated)-themed restaurant, but a cool, nuanced, and intentionally-not-to-be-found seafood-focused eatery (despite the massive chandelier, open kitchen, and well-stocked bar top). An intimately designed but vivacious resto created by Chuck Hughes (known for defeating Iron Chef Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America, but his enduring accolades (Top Chef Canada, Chopped, Chuck et al Cuisine, to name a few) supersede that accomplishment), Garde Manger exudes Canadiana cottage time; imagery of canoes, backpacks, sandy firepits to cook up the day’s fresh catch, married with eye-rolling innovative creations, from start to end. Presentation span wonderfully the spectrum, exemplified by delicately-prepared Turbot Crudo, laced with the freshest of herbs, all the way to roll-up-the-plaid-lumberjack-sleeves to slurp down briny freshly-shucked maritime oysters. Service for everyone. We were seated at the bar to indulge in our mid-level menu de dégustation – certainly sufficient for two. Our bar seating – while may not be for everyone – was on point; regular Bartender and Head Chef chat-ery, hustle-and-bustle for the eyes and ears, and attentive food & drink on display, all made for a vibrant, eclectic and fun experience. A pair of Amuse-Bouches started strong, with a quirky Homard Pogo topped with an incredibly generous porion of sturgeon caviar, followed by a contrastingly delicate, dill-infused Razor Clam, expertly prepped and served on shell. Observant wait-staff providing (almost too) efficient service and clearing – cadence for these experiences should be tempered, to allow for a fuller appreciation of the offerings, wouldn’t you say? Thankfully, it did slow to a comfortable pace. The Seafood Platter did not disappoint. Maine lobster, Nordic shrimp, mussels, briny Oysters from NB, PEI, and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, served up with a variety of house-prepared mignonettes and Chuck’s own sauce piquante. Tres bien! Paired from this point a Kamptal Reisling, we savored Charred Octopus on a bed on seasoned baby potatoes, the aforementioned Turbot Crudo, and a dill Nordic Salad. We followed with their interpretation of surf & turf, exemplified by aromatic Hangar steak, alongside fresh yet savory scallops bedded on smashed potatoes. Merveilleux. Closing out with a serving of Nonino Prunella to pair with Profiteroles, and Crème Glacée breaded pudding. A degustation to remember; taste buds treated well with a marriage of flavors. Bières pour la cuisine! Hints- ample online pay-ahead-of-time parking next to GM. Bar seating: ask for the end bar seats. Mid-level Service can be filling, but not uncomfortably.

Very disappointed in our dinner. Three of us ate for over $500.00 and we only liked the wine. I was super excited about this visit and what a flop.dishes looked beautiful but taste and execution were way off. We sent food back, and didn't eat others dishes.. the octopus was chewy and my coworker asked for a steak knife and the server didn't ask if any questions as to why.

Not to be dramatic, but this truthfully was the best meal/ experience we’ve ever had. We got a short notice reservation at the bar @ 9:15pm. From the moment we walked in, until the moment we left, the service was 10/10. Our wine glasses or water cups were never empty. We opted in for the 4 course “chefs menu”, and had a 2 different wine pairing recommendations. Everything was great - from the seafood platter, to the gnocchi with scallops, duck, beans with smoked tuna belly, carpaccio. We also got a cute little sparkler in our dessert dishes since we weee celebrating our engagement. Thank you Garde Manger team for the incredible evening!

4th time coming to the restaurant and best experience yet. Manager Nick and hostess Taylor really went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Ordered the carpaccio, salmon, and sturgeon as starters (no pictures) unfortunately. Got the duck, steak, and mushrooms for mains. The steak was the clear winner but everything was great. They have a great ginger and pineapple mocktail as well. Had a parking issue on the way out and Nick went above and beyond to help out. Thank you!

Its reputation precedes itself — for good reason. We put ourselves in the chef’s hands and were not disappointed. Service team of Taylor, Wesley and others were kind, attentive and friendly. Loved every part of our meal and experience.

Had the tasting menu and was blown away by all the food. Some plates were definitely better than others, but they were all very tasty. The amount of food is really good even if this restaurant is on the pricier side, but price is justified by the quality of ingredients. The service was impeccable. I'll be back.

If your visiting Old Montreal the go to spot for dinner is Garde Manger. A small restaurant in the heart of Old Montreal reservations are a must. We were a big group and sat in the back and did the top tier family style dinner. Every dish of the meal was excellent. It started of with two amuse bouches (lobster tempura with caviar and live scallop), seafood tower, a series of appetizers, a pasta dish, a series of entrees, and two desserts. The highlights of the meal; Live scallop - fresh and deliscious. Seafood tower - regardless if you are a big group or not this needs to be on your table. Every piece of seafood is delicious, fresh, and top grade. It includes - lobster with a brown butter dipping sauce, shrimp cocktail, razor clams (this was included with the top tier menu), two styles of oysters, mussels, cured salmon, and a white fish spread to accompany homemade chips. Fried Sweetbreads Dressed In Buffalo Wing Sauce - this was the favorite dish of the meal. Garde Mangers version of buffalo wings except with sweet breads. It's a great way to try sweet breads if it's your first time. Beef Carpaccio - excellent. Duck - excellent. Scallop With Gnocchi -probably my favorite entree course. Scallop was delicious and the gnocchi was pillow soft decadence. Coffee Style Cake With Coffee Ice Cream - our favorite of the dessert offerings. The service was nothing but outstanding. It never felt stuffy, yet every dish was explained in detail, the staff was attentive and on point. Amazing restaurant.

The Scarlet Vetter says.....this is quite simply the best seafood I have had! The service was amazing as well. I was dining alone in Montreal and emailed to find out if there was a bar I could sit at and eat, and I received a prompt reply indicating there was. I went and was seated in the back bar, which was the seafood bar. I loved the room, both the atmosphere and the lighting. I decided to select an excellent bottle of red wine and the chef's tasting menu. I listed my "no can dos" of brains, headcheese, insects and pets (horses particularly) and off we went. The food was just delicious. There were so many dishes I can not even write about them all. Julian at the back bar made a fabulous seafood plate with oysters, shrimp, crab, razor clams, mussels and sea snail with an accompaniment of sauces. Yum yum. Gian was one of my servers, as was Elyssa, and they presented the dishes with great explanations regarding ingredients and preparation. The amuse bousche lobster morsel with caviar was delicious. The foie gras with apple slivers on homemade sourdough was also a standout. The following dishes were also simply scrumptious: salted cod croquet with chipotle mayo and dill sprig, albacore tuna with fried pork skins and a hot sauce, Homemade pasta special butter and shaved truffle were also simply scrumptious. I just can't say enough good things about this establishment and the food.

Real wanted this to be a 5 star review but it missed the target a bit. Service was friendly. Food had potential but was served a bit cool. Really loved the Octopus. Angoletti were a bit firm not sure if dried out prior to cooking or. Not Cooked enough (I do love Al dente) the braised beef cheeks were great. Oysters are amazing. Wine list was nice. Atmosphere was cool. Just didn't get a warm vibe !!

A charming, ancient stone building in Montreal's old town houses famed Canadian tv chef Chuck Hughes' flagship restaurant Garde Manger. We made reservations months in advance and we were not disappointed. The seafood-heavy menu has a wide variety to choose from and I started with the Nordic Shrimp salad which is a serving of small poached shrimp bathed in what looks like a green goddess dressing (but tastes far better) covered in a salad of herbs and lettuces. My main course was a generous portion of Garde Manger's version of sautéed scallops. Delicious. Dessert was a delectable banana-and-chocolate flavored preparation that was so good. The wine list was great. Super service was provided by our waiter Gian. Highly recommended. Best to make reservations in advance.

This, IMO, is a MUST in when in Montreal. The ambiance, the service, food and drinks are all FANTASTIC! To start, the location has a speakeasy vibe. Not obviously marked we almost passed it would it not be that we were looking at the numbers and one of their staff immediately opened the door for us and welcomed us. From there on we were all in love with this place. Dim lights, very attentive service, interesting and delicious menu. And you can tell it's a local favorite too, as there was not a moment they were not busy or people walking in for tables. We started with some specialty cocktails, then wine, and ended with an espresso martini. All excellent. Deciding on food took a bit more since all sounded amazing but I finally decided on the steak special. Loved the mushrooms in it, the steak was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was so flavorful. The string cut fries with the sauce were another experience on their own. The Octopus appetizer is another thing I would recommend. Fresh, delicious and great for sharing. As mentioned, service was part of the mix to make our visit here so memorable. They take the time to have conversations with you, recommend dishes and drinks/ wines, laugh and joke with you and all in a very professional manner. Honestly one of the best dining experiences I've had!

Lovely waiter and bartender Accommodated us with no reservation 5:00. Food was excellent. Got the lamb- ahhhh yum. Hubster got the chicken(rare order for him) it also was yum yum! Cool vibe going on. Dude at the door was super inviting and welcoming

Garde Manger has its own lane as a restaurant. The seafood options are exquisite. We tried the razor clams, regular clams, smoked char, cucumber appetizer as our starters. Everything was phenomenal and what stood out the mood was the halibut. It's the best I've ever had...excellent crust on the outside and perfectly cooked in the middle. My colleague also enjoyed his meal, which I believe were the scallops. Wine list was extensive. Service was excellent!!! The ambiance is definitely speak easy vibes...you have to know where you are going to find the entrance. Definitely check it out!

The best culinary experience I've ever had and never had better anywhere else. We didn't have a reservation and sat at the bar like a rookie but it was perfect. I cannot stop talking about this place and I certainly cannot say enough good things. From the atmosphere to friendly staff, we were impressed. I will go back to Montreal just for this restaurant

A huge disappointment with our selection of The Tasting menu option we ordered ours @gardemangermtl and the 4 lonely shrimp were dry and small I've had better from the freezer from the local supermarket, overpriced overhyped big letdown with a hefty bill, the mussels were absolutely meh, 1 dozen oysters for 4 in the pricy Tasting menu tray and they were tiny....not going back for sure, staff kind and polite but they are overly present wiping cleaning pouring every 5 seconds they are sweet but it really is too much constant pampering and unnecessary, it impeded us to experience the meal having the team members alway around.

Ordered octopus as starter and the cocktail was good but the main dish Hanger steaks were so tough. My jaws were hurting keep chewing so couldn't finish even half of it.

best dining experience I've ever had. From the food to the service, the ambience, the music, the drinks, it was an absolute delight. highly recommend the chefs tasting menu. I can't wait to return

Made reservations for this place (Saturday night), which was definitely a good idea because it looked like a full house. The bartender was super friendly and offered great drink recommendations based off the food we ordered. Overall great atmosphere and delicious food!

Excellent restaurant! Superb food and service... Great ambiance. It has some of the best seafood and duck I've ever tasted in my life. The presentations of the meals are artistic and creative as well! I simply cannot say enough wonderful things about Le Garde Manger! There was nothing to criticize. I highly recommend it to all!

After the lockdown, I FINALLY got to try out Garde Manger! It's run by a very popular TV Canadian tv chef named Chuck Hughes - I used to watch him on Food Network. Apparently you can often see him in the kitchen cooking (unfortunately not this evening though - hopefully next time!) They're well known for their seafood dishes. We ordered the Chefs Menu and everything was delightful. It's really hard to pick a favourite dish but everything (and I mean everything) was perfect. The Chefs menu is a lot pricier but you get to try out everything - they make the choice for you and you just sit there and enjoy. They let you know about what you're eating of course and explain everything to you. It's a great way to try everything out and see what they're most known for. If you have a night to celebrate, this is definitely the place and the menu to do so! Service was impeccable. The servers were super friendly without being suffocating, and they made sure to ask about allergies beforehand to ensure you have the best experience possible. We were checked in for our vaccination passport and they had a nice hand sanitizer at the front. Please do make a reservation though! It's a busy place.

Our second time dining while in town for F1, it was even better than our first time. The food, service and vibe was delicious, fun and lively. We went with the tasting menu, top tier which are seafood focus including lobsters sand razor clams, pasta, duck and dessert. Total of ten courses. Our server, Claudio was attentive and friendly. The head host, David was friendly and was apologetic for the late seating due to reservation delays which I am sure it wasn't under his control. Definitely one of our top 3 restaurants in Montreal!

Really enjoyed our dinner here, food was fresh and cooked perfectly, the sauces were the highlight, enhancing every dish.

Such a great experience! Sit at the bar for the BEST interaction with the staff. Such a great time. Food is outstanding and the drinks are awesome. Love love LOVE this place!!!!

Great food, service and ambience was had here tonight. The octopus, chicken, fish selections, and hanger steak we're all very very delicious, going well with their Pilsner beer... making for a great meal. Our waiter was very informative and knowledgable and had much great things to say about his Chef who prepared the dishes. " Enjoy !"

Wow, this place rocks! From the second we walked in we were treated like VIP's despite the fact it was our first visit. We sat at bar seat 29 which was serving double duty as the DJ booth. Classic rock filled the small space with a super cool mix of Hendrix, The Stones, Led Zeppelin, you name it and they were playing it. We started with cocktails on the rocks. Barb had an Orange Crush and I settled in for L'Affaire Jaune. Both were fantastic and set the stage for shared appetizers of mussels and QC snow crab. What a great start, the apps were relatively small but packed with flavour. I loved the touch of smoke flavour on the mussels! Barb opted for another app for her entree, the spaghetti squash Caesar which was reportedly excellent. I had the hanger steak with mushrooms which was served medium rare to borderline rare. Wow!!! Everything on that plate was delicious and I uncharacteristically finished every morsel. Be forewarned the chef is fairly aggressive with the seasoning but wow it was great! The nice part about ordering A la carte was that we had room for dessert, in fact we ordered two. The pastry chef personally delivered the MUST TRY Coffee Cake and the equally delicious Profiteroles. Those desserts were worth saving room for! We had a very memorable experience and can't wait to return!

I visited Montréal for the first time and this was by far the best food I had during my stay. The service at Garde Manger was exceptional. The server knew exactly what I should try and he did not fail. It was a great blend of flavors with an ambiance to match. I 100 percent would recommend!!

This place is fantastic. Food is beautifully prepared and beautifully presented. Everything was very fresh and flavors are great. The menu is very eclectic and different. You won't find these dishes in many places. It was definitely worth the experience. However make sure to reserve a table at least a few weeks in advance. Spots fill up fast and you may be waiting for a reservation that will only be available after 9 pm. I definitely recommend coming here and checking this place out though, very different and delicious

Excellent food and service with a great ambiance to boot!! Awesome wine and cocktail list too. My favorite was the sea bass special, but the octopus app and duck breast close behind. If you have room, the chocolate cake with sour cream icing is divine! Highly recommend.

The food and service were absolutely excellent. We sat at the bar (as that was the only reservation available) and still had a great experience. We ordered a cocktail that was delicious. Appetizer: crudot Main course: halibut and side of mushrooms Dessert: key lime pie All of the food was excellent. I would come here again and would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Montréal.

Excellent food, incredible staff, top notch cocktails and wine menu. Worth every penny. Absolutely amazing experience.

For summer of 2021, Garde Manger offered lobster pogo sticks. Which sounds novel and super yummy! Don't get me wrong, it was yummy. There was chives and a lovely mayo sauce with grated lemon zest on the pogo itself and it was a nice mix of flavours. However, the price was super steep--especially for something that can be perceived as street food (it's also during Covid so there was no way one can sit in). One pogo was $27. In comparison, the day before I had this, I had 2 lobsters for $40 at Keung Kee (different class, different location, I get it. Just leaving this here given it was definitely lobster season and other places reflected the market price more fairly).

Garde Manger sits behind an unmarked doorway off a side street by the Montreal waterfront. It holds what I can only describe as quite possibly the best tasting food we experienced during our time in Montreal. Upon walking into the restaurant you are greeted with a small but packed dining area that abuts a bustling open kitchen - a feature I always enjoy. Waitstaff and cooks are a blur of activity always moving, but making it look effortless. further back in the restaurant just past the kitchen you'll find the bar area. A quieter and more intimate section where you can enjoy the cocktails and the amazingly crafted tastes of the meal to come. We ordered the black cod and the arctic char and both were splendid. Perfectly cooked, exceptionally flanked by the flavor profiles of their sides. My only knock on the experience was that our food arrived cool, but our experience was still stellar.

I can't understand all the 5* reviews!!! We had the most disappointing experience. First the positive: attentive staff; beautiful food presentation The negatives: 1. the dining room is so dark we needed to use a light from our phone to see the menu. Looking around, most people did the same. It is one thing to create a cosy atmosphere it is another to be in a murky room! 2. The food just didn't taste good! The best dish was oysters and if they are fresh usually that is sufficient. The smoked char was ok but nothing special that definitely didn't command the price of $15 for a tiny ramekin. The clams were chewy and too salty; the crudo of turbot was fresh but under seasoned ( no acid at all) and was overpowered by the slices of jalapeño. The tomato and peach salad with holumie was ok, the best part being the ripe peaches. 3. The chicken main course was ok but the lobster sauce was too salty, it felt like someone was trying to justify the price of $56 for chicken by adding expensive ingredients like lobster and scallops but it just didn't taste great. We felt disappointed and a bit cheated after reading all the great reviews and paying over $260 for a bellow average experience.

Food was impeccable, ambiance was classy without being stuffy. Service was great. Highly recommend!

Food was unreal - no surprise. Service was also amazing. I sat at the bar and ordered a variety of appetizers and dishes from the seafood bar. See you soon, Chuck!

We had a lovely dinner. I accidentally made the reservation for the wrong time but they were able to seat us at the bar, which was even better. The bar tender was so friendly and gave great recommendations. The food was delicious, from the smoked char and tuna appetizers to the scallops entree.

Chuck Hughes's restaurant is a hidden gem in Montreal, fresh products, innovative cuisine, efficient service delivery. The elegant decor creates a relaxing ambiance.

I've had two of my favorite meals here. Do yourself a favor and go for the chef's menu and put yourself in the amazing chef's hands. 12 dishes that included oysters, raw scallop, an amazing tomato and peach salad, burrata and focaccia, Arctic char and bland cod. Mind-boggling good. Great ambiance and spectacular service in a casual and warm environment. Every trip to Montreal required a night at Garde Manger...two trips will now be mandatory.

If you've never been to Garde Manger, here are two things to note: 1) reservations are highly recommended as they book up veeeeery quickly, and 2) don't be confused when you walk by and don't see an actual sign that says Garde Manger. Well, you can still be confused, but just know that there won't be an actual sign outside. This place is like a hidden gem in the rough, and yet it's still bopping and so incredibly popular. Service is 10/10, the staff are down to earth and so personable. Genuine individuals, and their bartender and chefs are truly next level when it comes to drink and food preparation. This was my first time here, but friends who have been here before in the past shared how the food has only gotten better with time. My most favourite dishes would have to be the Wild Mushrooms and the off menu roasted vegetables. The pumpkin cheesecake paired with a decaf americano was just perfect. My friend got the coffee cake and said that it was really sweet on its own - if you're getting dessert, highly recommend pairing it with a beverage unless you have a sweet tooth. Can't wait to go back again!

Amazing experience at the Garde Manger. Everything was top notch, from the service, ambiance, to the food. We got the chef menu and all the dishes were great - lobster bite with caviar, seafood tower, octopus... everything hit the spot. Highly recommend this spot for a date night.

Came here for a dinner in September 2020 right before the restaurants closed for the second wave. I'm a fan of Chuck Hughes so I was quite thrilled to finally dine at Garde Manger and had a great experience despite the steep bill. We were a group of 3 and took the bigger chef's menu (I believe it was around $130-150 per person) along with a bottle of wine to share. The portions were decently sized and all of the dishes were fresh and flavourful. As expected, many dishes were quite rich so it's not something I could eat every single night but each dish and each bite was a pleasant surprise and overall a great experience. I especially enjoyed the beef tartare, seafood tower (and the razor clams) and the hanger steak with hickory sticks. I would strongly encourage you to take the Chef's menu despite the price being a little bit higher. You end up trying all of the "hit" dishes as well as saving a few bucks at the end. The service was attentive and atmosphere is extremely cozy. Food is on par with Joe Beef & Liverpool House, and I think this place is one of Montréal's staples! We were a group of 3 and split the bill equally. I think my bill was just north of $200 after tip and tax. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Overall: 4.75/5

I had the best dinner here during my last trip to Montreal. They offer a tasting menu or you can order a la carte, and they do take Amex unlike most other restaurants in Montreal . We had oysters to start, they were all east coast, salty but super fresh and lots of flavor. We then had the tuna carpaccio, which was delicious, and we split the hanger steak. The sauce on the hanger steak was super peppery but I liked it a lot. They had really great glasses of wine, and the meal overall for the amount of food was super reasonable. I will definitely be coming back next time I come!

Phenomenal seafood experience. The oysters were bonkers good. I mean, they went toe to toe with the ones I had in Vancouver and exceeded any that I have had back in San Diego. The service was top notch. Create your own seafood platter, you won't regret it. Also the scallops main course was just wow! And don't skip the desserts either.

This is a MUST VISIT seafood restaurant! Chef Whalen is a genius as every dish of the Chef's Menu was so unique and flavorful. Never had we enjoyed mussels, clams, snow crab and oysters with signature touches making each morsel unique. The smoked sturgeon pater and the albacore tuna were heavenly. The Chef's Menu is a prix fixe multi-course extravaganza. We almost didn't order it because we were concerned it would be too much food for both of us.....and there were good size servings of each menu item! After gorging on the raw fish platter (for 2) we were served with plates of Arctic Char, Black Cod and Monkfish. OMG each was a freaking masterpiece of taste, presentation and uniqueness. We enjoyed the Sauvignon Blanc house wine very much. The waitstaff was friendly and couldn't have been more helpful with explaining each and every course - the seasonings and preparation methods. There is an open kitchen which we stood at and watched their food preparations, It was amazing to watch. In Montreal there are a number of 4-5 star options, let Garde Manger be one on yours too. A memorable dining experience in an almost hidden 18th C. Building on a small side street in the Old Port area. A wonderful area to walk around working up an appetite. Bon appetit!

Heat food experience I've had hands down. The waiters where amazing and attentive. The decor was intimate we opted for the tasting menu which was perfect it started with a seafood cold platter perfectly portioned with a little of everything - highlight was the oysters and lobster butter. We then went to appetizer which was this impeccable salad and beef tar tar impeccable at that point we where full. Then came the main course the beef cheek and scallops with truffle phenomenal followed by a carrot cake which was impeccable. The drinks where phenomenal including the ipa. I would come back here just for this meal. Highlight of the trip.

Horrible service and horrible food.... I went for dinner last week with 3 others and the service was absolutely horrible. We arrived at the restaurant and mistreated everyone in our group and were rude. I would never recommend anyone to go there as they don't know how to treat their customers with proper care . The host said he was surprised our table showed up and had already given away our table. On top of that, one of us wanted to exchange a drink and the waiter told "us Thats because we have no pallet" I was extremely appalled by the disrespect and the snooty attitude from all the staff. I will never return and will never recommend this place. The food was mediocre and overpriced. Wished I had tipped 0$. Chuck Hughes should be ashamed.

First time back since the pandemic and I must say that Garde Manger has kept their wow factor. We were feeling adventurous so tried the tasting menu, and that was a great call. First, we had the seafood platter :5/5. Honestly, everything on it was amazing... oysters from NF and PEI, lobster with a butter-Caribbean spice sauce, jumbo shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce, marinated salmon, sturgeon, muscles, and tuna rillette. Every item on this platter was to die for. Gets a perfect score obviously. Then, the entrees: endive salad with apple, candied pecans and blue cheese. 10/5. Yes. For someone who doesn't like endives nor blue cheese. This blew my mind. I would come back just for this. Tuna crudo with sundries tomato fried garlic. 5/5. Another amazing dish. I wish we had more of this. Steak tartare : 4/5- it was good, but the endive salad was just wow and I couldn't get my mind off that salad. Then the mains: Root vegetables in a mushroom sauce. 5/5. I normally don't love this sort of dish, but this time I did. Arctic char in a creamy sauce. 4/5 the fish was perfectly cooked and don't get me wrong this was delicious just not my favourite dish since it had a lot of dill and I'm not a dill fan :) Duck breast in a cardamom sauce, over pumpkin purée. 5/5. This was amazing. It was a warm and cosy dish, with a slight Asian twist!! We were too stuffed for dessert so had only Ice cream profiteroles with salted caramel on top. But that was the perfect ending to our meal. Overall - highly recommend this very Montreal restaurant by Chuck Hughes. It's pricey but worth it ! Pro tip for extra local flavour - sit at the bar and watch them as they prepare the cocktails (which were also excellent)! (Forgot to take pictures of the mains - was too busy eating haha)

Sometimes the hype around a restaurant kills the actual experience of being there. This is probably true of Garde Manger. Food was fine but the experience did not meet the raving reviews that I had heard. We made a reservation in advance but ended up in a corner booth which was not comfortable. The idea of not having a menu bothered some of the folks in the group but I was cool with the idea of reading off the black board. Service : Our waitress was phenomenal! She was efficient, funny and kept the conversation going as we placed our orders. Definitely a highlight! Food : We tried a lot of appetizers - portions were small which led us to order more. For an entree, I tried the pork tenderloin with jalapeno grits which was the only dish i really liked. The rest of our group tried their different offerings - seafood, steak. Food tasted good but the overall experience did not live up to the expectations. Ambience : For a fine dining restaurant, our table for 5 was too cramped and we did not enjoy it. The restaurant is highly sought after and is crowded at all times. Its not easy to find the restaurant since they do not have a sign upfront. Its an unassuming door and just follow your GPS. Pricing : Expensive. Don't mind paying the price as long as there is value in the experience. Will I return? : Maybe, to entertain.

My first visit to a Chuck Hughes restaurant and it was great!! The service was absolutely awesome. The guys at the bar made me feel more than at home. Thank you again!! The shrimp hush puppies were super delicious with a honey sauce. my next favourite dish was the mushrooms with gorgonzola cheese, great flavors. I also had the scallops with gnocchi which I thought was tasty but overly salty. The scallops were cooked to perfection. Just don't expect too much in terms of the amount of gnocchi, they were sparse on the plate. To finish it off, I had the brownie with white chocolate mousse, a very sweet and decadent dessert, even for me and I'm a chocolate lover. And team Chef Chuck Hughes or Chef Bobby Flay, you ask? (Iron chef circa 2011- YouTube it) I say Chef Hughes!!

We had an amazing evening at Garde Mange!!! It's a small quaint restaurant where they make you feel at home. Alexander, Lawrence and Nick took excellent care of us. It's not a big place so, reservations are a must! We went on Sunday night. We decided on the chef's menu so we could sample nearly everything and we were not disappointed. From the seafood platter to appetizers, entree and dessert, everything was an exquisite taste explosion. Bonus, I forgot my glasses on the table and Nick reached out to my husband and dropped them off at out hotel. Wow! What wonderful kindness!!! Bon Appetit! You can't go wrong here, if you can get a table! The bar was also very lively!

My favourite spot in town for fresh seafood. Food and service always spot on. I normally opt for the chef menu to enjoy a bit of everything without having to do any thinking. Extensive wine list with a little bit of old, new, natural and traditional.

I am currently sitting in this restaurant in awe. I rarely give restaurants a 10 but this is easily a 10. The casual atmosphere mixed with the high end tasting food and the extremely great service. This is easily one of the best restaurants in Montreal and definitely need to be gone too. We had the chef special there are three levels we went with the 180 per person - And let me tell you I would have paid more for it. This restaurant is honestly incredible. From the caviar on the lobster tail to the seafood assortment tower. The steak the mushrooms and even something as simple as a halloumi and tomato salad was incredible.

Absolutely delicious meal at Garde Manger, upon the recommendation of a pal who knows what's what I'm Montreal. Cindy, our server/sommelier was especially helpful in helping us sort through an abundance of goodness!

I have had a couple people recommend this place for when we are in Montreal so I made a reservation ahead of time (seating for the bar area which is fine!). We were a few mins late but the host was able to sit us at the bar ahead of time. Our waiter was very welcoming and explained how the menu worked since it was both our first times there (chefs menu vs. a la cart items). He even offered to make us a specialized cocktail based on our taste. For food items we decided to Get the octopus appetizer and both of us wanted the halibut for dinner. Our drinks came out first and mine was delicious! My friend actually ended up like my drink more than hers so she traded her drink in haha. The octopus came out first and omg it was delicious. The octopus was tender and seasoned well. The garnish paired well with the octopus and we basically scraped the dish clean. Next our halibut came out and had this anchovy cream over it. I was afraid the anchovy taste would be overpowering but it was actually super delicious! Halibut cooked perfectly and the potato cake under the fish was also absolutely delicious. Overall with our great service and food/drink this was our best meal in Montreal :)

This is the second time I come here, I honestly have to say that my experience got better the second time around! Service is exceptional! I came here with my love and we love our oysters. We got a dozen oysters. They easily slide out of the shell and directly in my mouth. Yummmm yummm just remembering it gives me the goosebumps .. I wished I had some right now!! Lol. I had a beautiful meal last time except for the octopus .. I have to say it was not their best meal! The cook was overcooked and it turned out super chewy. It was even very cold. Kind of surprised that it was overcooked at a top executive restaurant owned by the famous Chuck Hughes!! Hmmm bummer. Ok on the pro side Their Mushroom risotto was succulent warm and freshly prepared. I had to order a second order of that amazing risotto! Another thing I don't like is how their menu is written on their board. It's so small I can barely see what they have and theres absolutely no bright lights in the resto. It's kindove a drag having to figure out what the hell is on their menu. I admit its hard to get a hard copy of their menu because they change it daily but maybe they should change their board to a light board with markers instead of the dreadful chalk board. Service was splendid! We always get amazing service over here. I think the manager knows us very well and he always makes sure to get us the best available table and makes sure to get us the drinks we ask for. Overall, it's a very fancy gem in montreal and these minor détails could be totally corrected if they pay attention to these comments hopefully! :p I do recommend this place for their amazing service.

Poutine and lobster were a match made in Heaven, and the angel in charge of solemnizing the match was named Chuck Hughes. Now, these are facts that the clergy and the texts will not tell you, so you just need to eat the lobster poutine at Garde Manger to be blessed with such divine revelation. I showed up without a reservation at 7:30 PM on a Friday night (what was I thinking?), and was told that it would be 10 PM before I could get seated (at the bar!). I actually ended up getting seated 10 minutes before 10 PM (score!). No, I did not wait around at the restaurant for upwards of two hours; I just provided my name and phone number, and went out for a walk around the lovely city of Montreal on the beautiful summer evening. The daily menu is scribed onto a couple of chalk boards (one in French and the other in English), and the only two items that are constant are the lobster poutine and the jerk spiced crab. Everything else changes regularly. Some nights, they have more exciting items, such as Cornish hen stuffed with foie gras, or a foie gras and short rib waffle; other nights, it's more familiar items, such as Arctic char and walleye. The lobster poutine, in my view, lives up to the hype. The mildly fishy succulence of the lobster claw meat pairs very nicely with the cheese curds, fries and gravy. I noticed that one of the reviewers here thought there was barely any lobster in the poutine. I have to suspect that his dining companion must have stolen all of the lobster when he was not looking, because there really is a very generous amount of lobster on every serving of the poutine that I have seen here. The desserts also change regularly, and my favorite is the peanut butter and nutella profiterole, which is a rich confluence of sweet and salty flavors and smooth and crunchy textures. Service is absolutely outstanding. Everybody is extremely friendly. My server, Awesome Alexander, recognized me from a prior visit to the restaurant (I can't imagine how, given the sheer multitude of people dining here every night), and brought me a sweet gift of complimentary dessert (or, to continue with the theme of divinity, heavenly manna)!