Classy place in the heart of the Vieux Port in Montreal. Food is fine, nothing special, overpriced as you imagine any other touristy spot in Old Port would be. You end up at this type of place for the experience not the food. If you're visiting Montreal and have just finished up enjoying the cobble stone roads, the port, and the Notre Dam, it's a great place to stop by for a drink. I recommend the blue curacao sangria. It's delicious!
Jardin Nelson has two patios; one in the front facing the craziness of Place Jacques Cartier and the other more private terrace in the back. I always choose to sit in the back terrace. There is sometimes a wait, but it's never been too long. The back terrace has vines & flowers running up its stoned walls. The terrace is split into split level balconies and there is usually live jazz music. I used to take my mother and her friends here when they visited me during my university years in Montreal. Only giving it 4 stars since the food was average as was the service.