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| - This restaurant lives up to the hype! I made reservations way in advance, although, I don't think it is as tricky to get into as Joe Beef. I wasn't sure what to think when we first arrived- it is super cramped and looks like it is a restaurant in an antiques shop. However, every single course was actually perfect.
We started with a seafood platter of PEI oysters, local sea urchin, and scallops. The oysters were simple, clean, with a briney aftertaste. The scallops were marinated in a veggie confit. That doesn't really make it sound amazing... but it was. It was really reminiscent of a Portuguese take on scallops. Lastly were the local sea urchin. This is one of the greatest dishes I had in all of Montreal. The sea urchins were so clean with a silky texture and the creme fraiche and chives is a fun Gastropub play. We order two more right after finishing them bc they were so incredible.
Next we had venison/deer tartar on a large tater tot. The texture balance was perfect, the deer was clean, and the dish overall was insanely good!
Lastly, we shared the lobster spaghetti and a side dish of roasted delicata squash (have to get in some veggies!). The lobster spaghetti was everything everyone has mentioned- creamy, perfectly cooked lobster, heavy, delicious. Def get this iconic dish, but I recommend sharing it bc of its richness. The delicata squash was also amazing. Topped with evoo, a sunflower seed/herb sauce, and creme fraiche- I'm so happy we added this side dish.
They have a full bar and my negroni was perfect (sweet in the front and bitter in the back). The service was kind and knowledgeable. Lastly the wine list was massive and a range of prices (loved our Pinot noir from the Burgundy region). Overall, jus adored this place! Def worth the expense and reservation.
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