Taverne Monkland / Monkland Tavern

Absolutely splendid. My first visit to Monkland Tavern did not disappoint. Right out the gate the ambiance and the service were spot on. Very professional wait staff that knew their shit. Had a few oysters to start that were just OK. The beet salad with onion and almond and cabbage was such a great balance of flavors, but I did find the dish portion to be a little small. My main dish, the Ontario walleye was absolutely spectacular. Are you the best fish dish I’ve had in Montreal ever. My beautiful date got the tagliatelle shrimp pasta and though she wasn’t thrilled, it was still quite good lol. Would definitely go back!

My spouse and I had the most delightful dining experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and seated promptly. Our waiter, who turned out to be the one of 3 chef owner, was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to explain almost every ingredient in the dishes we chose. We were impressed to learn that many of the ingredients were sourced from the restaurant's own garden, adding a special touch to our meal. The food itself was simply outstanding. The fresh homemade pasta melted in our mouths, and the bass that I ordered was cooked to perfection. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. It was clear that a lot of care and attention had gone into preparing our meals. Overall, we left the restaurant feeling satisfied and eager to return for another culinary adventure. We can't wait to sample more of the menu offerings next time and see what other delicious creations the chef has in store for us. This restaurant truly exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.

As newcomers in NDG, this was our first time at Taverne Monkland. Overall this was a mixed bag for us. On the definite positives, the place is beautiful and inviting. We also had fantastic service from our waitress, who explained the day's specials in detail and checked on us many times during our meal. Food wise though, some dishes were good (the tartare special with Calabrese "caviar") or great like the short rib with chasseur sauce, absolutely delicious. But others were bad and felt like they came from a different restaurant. The brassicas Caesar salad was dry and needed more dressing, but the real disappointment was their putanesca dish with freshly made noodles. It was mushy, very bland, tasted mostly like salt and parsley and lacked the punch a putanesca should have. The dessert was also so so (a pain perdu that really isn't a pain perdu). We live nearby so we'll definitely give the restaurant another try in the future and some of their dishes were definitely worth the visit.

Absolutely stellar, a solid 10/10! If I had to sum up my time here in a single word, it would be "balance". The culinary creations are not just inventive, they're impeccably balanced. The service is simply outstanding. Corinne and Tom behind the bar were a treat to watch. It almost felt like they were siblings, they were so in sync and they never left anyone waiting. It's clear that every member of the team is not only knowledgeable but operates in perfect harmony. As for the ambiance, it's a perfect blend of funky, upscale, and casually chic. You could step in wearing your finest attire or rock a t-shirt and jeans and totally feel right at home. I was first welcomed by Barb, one of the owners, who was welcoming, personable and had her finger on the pulse of everything! I love seeing an owner lead by example on the floor. And I was incredibly fortunate that my dining journey was personally curated by none other than the executive chef part owner, Josh Crowe. Having recently returned from a culinary adventure in Italy, I couldn't help but feel transported back to the streets of Rome and Florence with each bite at Monkland Tavern. Yet it still felt uniquely Canadian as Josh is proud to source a large amount of the ingredients locally. This experience undoubtedly ranks among the finest I've ever had. I'm already eagerly anticipating my return. Monkland Tavern comes with my highest recommendation to all. A heartfelt thank you to the remarkable staff for making this experience truly exceptional. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

The food is tasty, service great, the Walter was able to e plain the whole menu by heart with recommendations however is is over priced for what it is, paid 200$ for three on a main dish only without wine.

The ambiance and atmosphere are what attract people to The Tavern. It is the Monkland staple that Lucillies has to thank for the location being so popular and friendly. The service is on par with any of Montreal's best restaurants. The reason for 5 stars, the consistency of the table d'hote, the specials, the menu and overall food combined with the attentive service... The drinks are superb and unique along with that hard-to-get-a-seat-on terrace in the summer, which adds to an already great vibe. Try the specials, I promise you they're worth every penny. Ask the owner for a bottle of wine.

The Monkland Tavern never disappoints. Great little place located in the Monkland Village. Nice patio during the summer time. Good attentive and friendly service. Fresh ingredients well represented in the seasonal menu. Beautifully presented plates and most importantly, delicious food. Overall great experience.

Delicious on a whole new level!! 😍 Appetizer: stripped bass crudo and bread (focaccia with wild stripped bass on a bed of kohlrabi crostone). As a foodie, the crudo was unreal (similar to ceviche). For main, I had the pork chops, quite filling, quite fatty I'm taste and generous proportions. The St Rita drink was perfect cocktail for a sweet ending. Thank you Xavier for excellent service.

Sometimes you need to check on your first impression. Did I suspect something outside the ordinary or I am out in the field? Let me tell you that my second visit to this restaurant just confirmed I was right. This restaurant offers incredible dishes. But they aren't on the menu, they are on the big blackboard. After a salad rich in texture, colours and taste, I opted for the fish, a nicely cooked pickerel. My friend choose one of the dishes on the menu, a flank steak with French fries. In the end she was disappointed by the steak, which was somewhat burned, and the fries which were nothing out of the ordinary. Finally, the dessert, an almond cake flavoured with lemon, was the winning ticket. We are still thinking about it. Don't hesitate to ask the waiters for their take on the menu or on the short selection of wines written on the blackboard. They do offer a great service. Although the terrasse recently reopened adding more tables, we suggest making a reservation before going there.

Earlier this year, I gave a less than stellar rating to their sister restaurant located in Westmount Square. I'm really pleased to say that our dinner experience at the Monkland branch last Saturday night was a marked improvement. The Monkland Taverne has a vastly different vibe from the Westmount version. The room is smaller, cozier, and teeming with energy on a Saturday night. Part of the appeal here is that reservations are not accepted. If you arrive before 7pm, you should be fine. We walked right in and were seated immediately. Service started out very strong as we ordered some wine and appetizers. They gave us a perfectly tailored wine recommendation which we enjoyed with the warm mozzarella appetizer which was nothing short of epic. It's essentially a large ball of fresh cheese on an oversized slice of grilled bread topped with sautéed greens, nuts, and other assorted goodies. The only misstep of the night was the broccoli and blue cheese with candied pecan appetizer which was drenched in an extremely acidic and tart dressing. I didn't see much blue cheese. More importantly, the dressing on the broccoli was so bright and over-salted that each bite was painful and unpleasant. Usually, I won't say anything, but when the waiter came by to ask if we were enjoying everything, we sheepishly told him that the broccoli was inedible. He didn't hesitate in offering to replace the dish with something else and not charge us for the broccoli which was a nice touch. As a replacement, we chose the salmon tartare which was served in a nice large portion (as it should be for 24$) on a bed of avocado. I had been disappointed earlier in the year when we ordered this in Westmount and they decided to replace the avocado with cucumber. Unless you're making pickles, cucumber is a lesser vegetable as compared to the avocado. There exists a vegetable hierarchy. If you don't agree, just ask Mandy's about their latest specials. (Spoiler alert: it's a 23 dollar salad) For mains, my wife had some sort of mushroom pasta which she reported to be amazing. I'll take her word for it as I don't eat mushrooms. I had the burger with extra cheddar for 22$. This is one epic burger, I tell you! Gigantic, meaty, layered with sweet pickles, juicy......I cannot come up with enough apt adjectives. It is a crime that this burger is absent in every well known list of Montreal's best burgers. Mind you, for 22$, it should include some fries, which it does not. Those will run you another 7$ bringing the cheeseburger and fries combo to an impressive 29$ before tax and tip. I suppose this is better than the Westmount chapter where they won't even serve you the burger at all after lunch time. Even at a "fancy" restaurant, a burger and fries shouldn't cost a penny more than 25$ at the upper limit. As the night wore on, the restaurant quickly reached capacity with a line forming at the door. This coincided with the service and attention from the waiter slowing down. It's wasn't a big deal as we were having a good time. As a whole, you really get a nice neighbourhood vibe at this establishment. The prices are a bit too high, but they aren't suffering one bit for it...at least not on a Saturday night.

A little pricey but what an innovative menu! We were a group of 4 and had to wait an hour in line on a Thursday night, which wasn't fun. We sampled cocktails, wine, appetizers and entrees. To start, we tried the ceviche, Chinese eggplant and Thai shrimp. I strongly disliked the smell of the fish sauce in the shrimp BUT it tasted delicious. The eggplant was spicy and interesting but the ceviche and shrimp stole the show for me. I ordered the mushroom cavatelli as my main and it was deliciousssss. So worth it and I would order that again! Great night, delicious food and a great neighbourhood spot.

I've been here a couple of times and enjoyed my meal before but this time I was slightly disappointed. It is a little bit overpriced for what you're getting. The salmon tartare entree was delicious and fresh. Oysters are typically fresh here. Priced decently if you go during their happy hour (5 to 7pm). German mashed potatoes were good. The fries however, while inexpensive, were greasy, short, and lacking flavour. The worst part was definitely the cheese platter. Overpriced for some small slices of mediocre cheese. The bread it's served with was also unpleasantly cold (not room temperature, not somewhat warm, but cold). According to the waitress this is how things are done there and the bread can be cold if you're not getting a fresh batch right out of the oven. It seems unclear whether this restaurant is trying to cater to finer tastes or to the masses. The prices are high and the menu specials are usually good, but the portions are very small and the main menu seems to be hit or miss.

I recently went to Monkland Taverne for a dinner. This was my second time visiting. I remember how much I loved my first visit here and the second time definitely did not disappoint either. We arrived just in time to catch the 5à7 oyster special so we got 18 oysters to start and let me tell you, these were the best 5à7 oysters I've ever had! They were Sand d'une oysters from PEI. I remember getting a side order of Brussels sprouts last time I was here and it was really great so I tried another Brussels sprouts (this time they were fried) and it was great. For the main I had the chicken Milanese and my partner had the fresh cavatelli (with wild mushrooms, Tuscan kale, oven-dried cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, braised shallots, porcini stock). The service and the food were both impeccable, my only complaint is that it does get a bit loud.

This was my first visit to this restaurant and the food was amazing. It was my girlfriend's bday and I had reservations. I was very dissatisfied with the seating arrangement we were just 2 and somehow we were like a foot from a table of four. For the price of the food it is not acceptable to be so close to another table. On top of all that their was this servir sliding between the space of our table and the table of four having basically his ass on our table while eating. Again for the price of the food I had to stop eating several times while he served his clients because I didn't want his ass in my face while eating. Total lack of disrespect on his behalf not professional for one sec. I wouldn't recommend anyone go there at least with the experience I had. I could have stayed home ordered food and have all the space I want but it was my gf bday.

Awesome food Pleasant surprise Name of resto is misleading Great location Tables too tight; sitting on top of each other!

It gets very loud and crowded but it's popular in the Monkland Village. The food is pretty good but expensive. The staff is busy so don't expect much other than basic order taking and food delivery. Nice bar but that also gets very busy.

For a leisurely casual business lunch (read, somewhat slow service), this Taverne fits the bill eloquently. Surrounded by lots of business people both inside, dressed in suits, and outside on the terrace enjoying vino at lunch, I could have spend hours here. Who knew that warm goat cheese with roasted tomatoes and spinach salad could be so beautifully perched as a terrine next to a bed of dressed greens and taste so divine. It's the most delicate and tasty salad. And perfect if your lunch includes lots of chatting, as mine tend to. I will most certainly be back!

I'm definitely a fan of this restaurant - I've been a few times and was always impressed with the quality of the food , fresh ingredients , tasty food and nice relaxing decor. Very good mac and cheese and also had a great oso bucco - th

I was very excited to go to this restaurant after hearing about it being a staple in Monkland village. The staff are very nice and the service was great. overall ambiance in the place is awesome. The only problem... Very over priced for the menu items that are offered... $$ wouldn't be accurate.

3/15/15- Recommended by a local Montreal chef. Best food during this trip hands down. We had the chef of Taverne pick a few items for us. AMAZING! Korean Beef Tartar, Pok Pok Crispy Shrimp, Albacore Tuna on Tostada, Mac n' Cheese, Butcher's Choice Steak, is some of the dishes I remember. After the meal, we ordered shots and had them with the Chef. An evening to remember.

New to Yelp, so I'll post mostly about what's in my neighbourhood; Taverne is my favourite place to dine in the Monkland village. I've been on a few "first dates" there and it's always a great atmosphere when meeting someone for the first time. I don't eat meat, and there's always something for me, which is terrific and appreciated. Interesting, fun menu, always fresh, decent service despite the price which is a bit high for what we get in terms of volume. I always leave happy because yes, the food is really, really good.

Great frites and amazing broccoli dish! We had some mixed drinks and they weren't amazing - this is the only reason I'm not giving the tavern 5 stars. I will definitely be going back for some more of that broccoli though! Well worth a visit! Oh and it has a really beautiful patio to enjoy summer evenings!

Tavern is one of my mom's regular neighborhood spots and I have to agree that it is always consistent in terms of food and service. There is often a wait and it gets very loud but we arrived around 6:15 on a rainy, Saturday night so there were only a few people seated when we arrived. They have a seasonal daily menu along with their regular menu, so there are plenty of options and something is sure to tempt your palate. We started off with the crunchy, coconut shrimp. They are a nice size, plump and juicy with a sweet honey sauce. Their salmon tartare and calamari are also solid choice as starters. The Mac and cheese is usually my go to dish when eating here because it is truly one of the best macaroni and cheese's I have ever tasted. A mix of cheese, garlic , a little tomato and truffle oil perfectly merge together for a melt in your mouth, decadent experience. It is a hearty portion that is great for sharing but it is definitely worth indulging in if you love macaroni and cheese. But on this visit, I wasn't starving nor did I want to leave feeling stuffed so I chose the hanger steak which came with a fennel salad. The steak was beyond tender, deliciously flavored and perfectly cooked to medium as I had requested. It was served with a red wine sauce and I enjoyed every mouthful. The salad was on the salty side and did nothing for me but I didn't order this for salad, so no biggie. My mom had the pork chop, a huge monster sized portion served with bocconcini salad. I'm not a fan of pork chops but it's aroma appealed to my senses and I had a bite, which I enjoyed thoroughly. It was lightly breaded and nicely spiced and I definitely recommend it. We were both in the mood for something sweet and chose the bread pudding with caramel sauce. It was moist and custardy with chocolate chips nestled in between a caramel sauce. Overall it was good but the caramel was sparse in quantity and could have been thicker. All and all a top food choice in NDG.

Overrated and overpriced! I could probably stop my review right here. The place is very nice, the location is great, the service was very pleasant as well! But everything we ordered was quite boring. We ordered one entrée, a $32 bottle of wine, a pasta dish, and a hanger steak. This came to $130 with tip. You can do waaaaaay better for $130 than what I got the other night in at least 50 other montreal restaurants. Bottom line... The food was okay, but it was overpriced for what it is.

I don't know what is happening lately with this place but the service is slow and the waiters are not nice; the food is mediocre. It's too bad because it used to be my favorite neighbourhood place.

I was tramping around Montreal by foot when a big snow storm hit. My husband and I kept looking for an open restaurant or pub so we could get out of the weather. Because of the holidays, not much was open (or friendly, oddly enough) and our faces were frozen. Without nearby options, I said, let's get on the metro and go to the Tavern. I was not disappointed with our choice. The staff was friendly and welcoming as usual. As we sat at the bar, we watched the restaurant quickly fill up with neighborhood locals. We started with the ginger shrimp. My husband was amazed to see me devour the shrimp as I don't particularly like seafood. I said, I don't like shrimp, but I eat them here. They're that good. For mains, we split the salmon tartare. The crostini was perfectly toasted and the salmon was married perfectly with its bed of cool, creamy avocado. We also split the mac and cheese and the meatball sliders. The sliders were perfect. Just the right amount of spice and sauce over juicy meatballs. I have never ordered the mac and cheese here because I always refused to spend over twenty dollars on something that I can make well at home. Big mistake. This is not your grandmother's mac and cheese. It is worth every penny and I would be tempted to move to Montreal in order to eat this on a regular basis. Bite the bullet and find out what you're missing. I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in town!

Nice quality and ambiance not always a flavour explosion but solid good decent food! also the nicest place on monkland for nice dinner out

We would definitely recommend this restaurant. Nice music not too loud, wait staff attentive but not over bearing, food was excellent! Barbara was a sweetheart!

Definitely recommend this place! We went out here for dinner on Saturday, small cozy atmosphere, very good service, nice layout. the food is awesome, we got to try out a few of the entrees, honey ginger shrimp was good, salmon tartar was really good, I loved the buffalo mozzarella, but the mac n cheese was awesome. after all that I had the duck confit, very good as well, washed down with a nice bottle of wine. cant go wrong, and the cookie dessert is really worth saving or making some room for.

Went there recently for dinner amongst friends and thoroughly enjoyed the vibe, menu and service. We were able to carry out conversation even though the room was full. Definitely looking to going back.

We went for a dinner group of 4. The place is nice. The food was not too bad but quite small dishes. Overall not a very good value for the money in my opinion.

Wonderful service, water refilled often, good wine list, limited beers. Specialscare definitely worth listening to and ordering. Had a wonderful pasta as well as the salmon tartare to start. Good cafe latte to finish. Great people watching as well. Cozy upscale casual place.

I have been several times to Monkland tavern there is always good comfort food and quick service. If you a good tartare, a burger or beef bavette you can't go wrong. The only draw back is it can be loud and crowded.

My mother and i love this place. Its even better in the summer to sit outside enjoy a nice drink along with their excellent food. Its not a cheap place but not overly priced very reasonable for the type of place that it is.

An institution on Monkland Ave. Get there early on weekends because it's always full and they don't take reservations. The food is always excellent, and after countless visits I have yet to be disappointed. The only downside is they tend to overprice their wine. The crowd is mixed in age but mostly anglophone

Amazing food - late night eats menu is delicious and dirt cheap! Cannot recommend this enough

Very good food, very good service. A little bit pricey but worth going. Definitely recommend this place for a guaranteed good moment.

We arrived around 6:30 on a Sat night and there were only 2 tables available. It quickly became so crowded people were waiting for an hour or so. They do not take reservations. There was lots of energy and it is LOUD. But the service was impeccable. Great consults and recommendations on drinks. And the food was spectacular. In spite of the crowds waiting we never felt hurried and were welcomed and pampered. It was not inexpensive but well worth a special, fun night out.

Or La Taverne Monkland. Very good food, fantastic atmosphere. A tad pricey compared to a nice downtown restaurant but Monkland village is becoming more and more a trendy destination to eat. You can park on a side street to save from meter parking and buy a cappuccino after dinner instead! Only negative is that they don't take reservations so you may have to line up...bit of a bummer.

So noisy we could not have a conversation. Asked to be moved. There was a table available but not for us. No accommodation made. We left. Won't return.