So despite being a Yelper, I totally did not know about this place (or about the Observatoire for that matter). My husband took me here for a surprise anniversary dinner and I fell in love. He knows my love for architecture, bridges & skylines so this definitely was the best place to bring me.
I don't understand the bad reviews? What is not to like? The interior is absolutely gorgeous - black and white with rustic themes contrasting against the sleek modern look of curtain walls & chandelier-type uplighters on tables.
We were escorted to a great table with the perfect 180 view. The tables are super close to each other so it's a tight squeeze as many chairs and tables have been crammed onto the terrace. We ordered the grilled shrimp served on a bed of feta & watermelon for starters - very tasty but quite a small portion. For my main course, I had the fish & chips which I was extremely impressed by! Coming from the country where Fish & Chips is a staple food, many places here have failed to impress me. But this one gets my vote! The cod was covered in a perfect thick & crispy batter, the fries were delicious and the accompaniments just enhanced the flavours more - a unique coleslaw with coriander, super tasty! I also had the meli melu, a watermelon mojito type cocktail. It was OK, would not order again. Service was great, despite it being a weekend evening and prices were surprisingly reasonable for such a location.
The best part of the evening? We dined whilst witnessing the gorgeous sun set over Mont Royal... it was magical, the terrace was bathed in hues of oranges & pinks... suddenly everything looked perfect under a real-life Instagram-type filter moment!