Restaurant Kamúy in Montreal

1485 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, QC H2X 1Z9, Canada

★★★★☆
(448 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Situated in the heart of Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, Kamúy is a Pan-Caribbean restaurant celebrating all the goodness the islands have to offer. All the elements, including curated dishes, music and decor, are meant to reflect the idea of a traditional Caribbean market.

Website
kamuy.ca
Address
1485 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, QC H2X 1Z9, Canada
Plus Code
GC5M+53 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5–10:30 PM
Thursday
12 AM–10:30 PM
Friday
5 PM–12 AM
Saturday
5 PM–12 AM
Sunday
5–10:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
448 reviews

Most Mentioned

cocktails (30) jerk (23) tapas (14) terrace (12) server (12) haitian (11) griot (9) ceviche (9) octopus (7) caribbean food (5)
5 stars
326
4 stars
53
3 stars
22
2 stars
16
1 stars
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★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Pan-Carribean food met my high expectations and standards. Ceviche, GRIOT and the jerk chicken were wonderful. The server was accommodating, informational and dynamic enough for you to trust his judgement. Overall, a great experience. Will be back for more.

★★★★★
November 17, 2024

What a unique culinary experience of an underrepresented cuisine - modern Caribbean. Delicious and wonderfully spiced dishes. We had the hummus, shrimp and braised pork to start, absolutely delicious, the pork was so tender and paired very well with the plantain fritters and vinegar coleslaw. Mains consisted of vegetable curry, jerk chicken and the lamb shank, all seasoned to perfection and comforting, I really felt the love. Do yourself a favour and order the sweet potato dessert, a mix between pumpkin pie and spice cake, perfect for fall and winter. Coffee with coconut milk and rum is a must. Friendly, courteous and quick service in a cozy and homey atmosphere, music not too loud (this is a pet peeve of mine and this place absolutely passed the test). Even though the restaurant was full, there was a nice calm vibe throughout the entire service. The owner came to our table and chatted with us which is always a nice touch, definitely recommend for an intimate dinning expérience.

★★★
November 15, 2024

We tried this restaurant for MTLàTable. Everything was great at first including the first course. We had to wait a long time to receive our mains only for them to arrive warm. That said, the taste of the lamb was good. I had initially ordered a bottle of sparkling water but I only received it when asked again for it. Same thing for my friends glass of wine. Finally we had to wait so long to receive the dessert because they made a mistake in the kitchen and even longer to receive our bill. I had to wave down another waiter to ask for our bill. The atmosphere is very cozy but a little too warm and dark. You can’t really see what you’re eating if you go for a later reservation. Overall, during the first course I was thinking to myself that I would definitely come back. Unfortunately, at the end of the night my thoughts weren’t the same.

★★★★
November 10, 2024

We tried this place for Mtlatable and the location is unique and off the main part of the street. The ambiance is very nice however a little hard to see menu as it was very dark inside with only one small candle on the table. The servers are nice and the chef was also present to make sure customers were enjoying their experience. We ordered from the 50$ menu which had a 3 course meal, appetizer, main and dessert. The appetizer I had was the jerk shrimp, I didn’t taste the jerk and cabbage was a little undercooked. The main course I had lamb stew but as you can see from the picture it was quite raw and I did not enjoy at all. I was offered another main in its place. The dessert was basic but good, reminded me of an undercooked brownie. I did enjoy the place but I don’t think I would go back.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Food was spot on. Very clean non greasy. The pork was on point and the fact I got to have a Canadian dish in Pountine with a Haitian twist was an awesome experience. The drinks were nice and strong something Montreal lacks when it comes to booze. The staff was nothing but nice to my wife & young daughter. Thanks for the memories.

★★★
May 18, 2024

Came here on a Friday night. Ordered the jerk chicken and Haitian lambi. Our food took almost an hour to come out, however the staff were very kind. Jerk chicken was a let down-$28 for salty chicken. It didn’t have any jerk flavour at all and the rice was too overpowering. The Haitian lambi was amazing though. I’ve never had Haitian food before but it was so good, so flavourful. Just wish the portions were bigger for the price.

★★★★
May 17, 2024

Went yesterday for a birthday celebration. The restaurant is beautiful & the service is amazing. Waiters are attentive & polite. We took the 50$ menu that includes an entree, plate& dessert. Please note that many options on that menu have additional fees - therefore you're not really paying 50$. The food itself was very well flavored and presented! I ABSOLUTELY enjoyed the full fish! The passion fruit sauce served with it was perfect. Loved my dessert. My entrée however was just ok. The lambi/lobster wasn't really present in the dish so I don't recommend it. Overall, I recommend trying this location!!! I'll definitely be back.

★★★★★
March 31, 2024

Sooo good! Food was delicious, staff were super nice and helpful, and the restaurant itself is beautiful with great vibes. Everything we got was amazing, but I especially recommend the griot and pork shank. Note about the pork shank though—it says to share for 2 but it’s a big portion and quite rich (hard to tell from the picture). I think it’s good to share between 3-4 people if you get some tapas as well. Loved this place!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Highly recommended, one of the best Ive eaten!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Excellent restaurant. The beetroot salad, accras, ceviche and griot were a delight. Thanks to JP for his VIP service. We recommend and will return.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

The food was delicious! I had the griot with the chefs rice, then the waiter was kind enough to mix me a cocktail with the hibiscus juice (its excellent too). In addition, the restaurant is located in the heart of the Place des Arts in a quite fascinating building. I will definitely return!

★★
December 8, 2024

Kind service, but extremely slow, both for the first sip of water and for the dishes. Our two starters were very good (ceviche and jerk shrimp), however the seafood casserole was disappointing and bland: not very good mussels, decent shrimp, ultra soft gnocchi and bad sauce. The price is way too high for the quality and that includes the alcohol too, unfortunately.

★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Dinner for two during Montréal à table 2024. Food ok, 1 dish out of two was good and pleasant (accras and fish at the top). The service on the other hand was poor, lack of professionalism waiting for more than 30 minutes for the order to be taken when the restaurant is not even half full. Waiting more than 25 minutes between the finished starter and the main course. Only the bussgirl did her job correctly. Not even a commercial gesture or an apology for the quality of service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Hidden restaurant at Place Arts on Jeanne-Mance Street. Excellent chef of Haitian origin. Everything was a treat. Ceviche, smoked cod, humus, seafood casserole! Very good cocktails and friendly service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Meal for 2, experience with 3-course menu for the Montréal à table event: - corrosol cocktail - starter: sea bass ceviche with root chips - main dishes: lamb stew, pezé and griot bananas, grilled fish (mullet) with malanga puree. Dessert: Haitian chocolate cake with salted butter meringue cream Parking: Metro entrance, Place-Des-Arts station which leads directly to the restaurant.

★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

The cost of dishes is very high. The food is good. It takes a while before the waiter takes our order, but the food arrives quickly afterward. Decent wine by the glass, you have to ask the price, because they dont tell us straight away. Not much meat on my lamb shank ($40) and not as tender as I would have thought. Lots of meat for the half jerk chicken. I liked the flavors of the seasonings. The menu published on Google map from your cell phone is not the correct one. Main dishes are between $30 and $60. The soft one was delicious but extremely small. Vegetarian options: Chickpea dish available Dietary restrictions: Instructions on the menu (gluten and lactose free) The server asks customers about allergies and intolerances upon arrival.

★★
November 24, 2024

Good evening, I went there with friends. We wanted to have an extraordinary experience. Disappointment service was poor. Example: my friends received their drinks 10 minutes before me and we ordered together... for a simple glass of wine, thats a long time... when I mentioned it the waiter seemed more annoyed than concerned about the situation. For a restaurant of this size I was definitely expecting more because I was at Pol Toussaint during the timeout and I must say that for a snack it is clearly superior. That said, if its for the atmosphere, youll be satisfied...to each their own. Also the owner with the hat recognized you and didnt take the time to greet his customers...but am I surprised as a Haitian...?! All these comments are clearly for the purpose of improvement. Good evening

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

2024: got the accras, tamales, and the jambalaya djeon djeon. Everything was delicious. Creole espresso martini was good but nothing special. 2022: Got the Dombrey sweet potato dumplings with octopus and coconut sauce, and the Daisi des Caraïbes to drink. Both were absolutely perfect. I just really wish theyd put more effort into drink presentation as it was just served in a black cup. Also paper towels to dry your hands in the washroom was literally just a brown roll on a ledge. Considering the price, I feel like those are easy things to improve.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I am probably going to spell it wrong, but the griot was amazingly good. Its one meal I like to eat from time to time and this one was amazing. Tender and crispy outside. Corosol juice is a noce discovery and a Chefs Paul Sour is just sour enough with a nice rhum touch. The jerk chicken will satisfy most people who loves spiced food like me. The chef Paul Toussaint came himself to our table to ask avout our experience. I can only recommend this place! We will go again ;)

★★★★
November 22, 2024

For the service I am used to frequenting this restaurant where the food is always excellent and the atmosphere pleasant. However, on November 2, 2024, I had a disappointing experience with the team in place. Starting at 5:45 a.m. that day, I tried to reach the restaurant by phone until 6:45 a.m., but the line was either busy or ringing with no answer. When I got there, I tried to call again, and although the line rang, the restaurant phone did not ring. When I mentioned this problem to an employee, he simply replied that he was not assigned to the phone. Then, the service, usually very satisfactory, left something to be desired. One of the employees, in particular, was arrogant and defensive, which greatly displeased my mother and our guest who came from another country. This was not the first time I noticed this type of behavior in this restaurant from this particular employee. Additionally, during service, several errors were made, including forgetting my rice and sauce. I prefer not to go into detail about the exchange we had with this employee, but this experience really disappointed me. I really like this restaurant, but the current team does not reflect the usual quality of service.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I ate at Kamuy during Mtl a table. The food was amazing. The portions are very generous. I took home a doggy bag. The staff were friendly. We will definitely return.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I had an excellent evening at the Kamuy restaurant, a warm welcome, excellent service. The dishes we chose were delicious with great service and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very friendly. A real pleasure to dine in this charming place. I highly recommend this restaurant for all kinds of occasions. A very jovial team

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant, mainly Haitian cuisine. The fish and cocktails are excellent, I highly recommend!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great friendly service with interesting tasty food. Servings are big enough to fill you up but not so big as to throw half of it away. Prices very reasonable, very well worth a visit.... or two. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Alright. Good cocktail. Good food. The chefs rice is excellent

September 22, 2024

From the welcoming to the end none of the staff make you feel welcome or are even nice. And our server Dilan was rude and unprofessional when i asked about the food and just walk away from me, she didn t even ask if i wanted another plate or something different. They claimed to be serving oxtails but in reality it s just a beef ragu stew that the put on top of you pasta and when i asked our server Dilan to confirm my intuition she was very rude and ask me if i wanted to go see for myself in the kitchen and told me it s a beef ragu with all kind of meat included some oxtail. I won t be going again and don t recommend this place.

★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Very disappointing restaurant, no lighting on the terrace in the evening, starter and main course served almost simultaneously, very ordinary jerk chicken.... for me, a tourist trap in the hotel district of Montreal....

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

An unforgettable evening from the food to the service. We had an assortment of incredible appetizers, entrees and deserts; it was difficult to choose a favourite since everything was delicious. The staff is kind and attentive and the entire experience was fantastic. Thank you!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Kamúy; Very nice place in a container style building with terrace. Well located. Despite the abundance of flavor on offer, it remains slightly bland for expectations. More than generous portion at an affordable price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The Zananna cocktail is exceptional! Meal on the terrace to enjoy the concert of indigenous presence. The team of servers takes great care and gives good advice. THANKS

★★★★
August 22, 2024

THANKS! This restaurant is pleasant, the food is tasty and the team is welcoming!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Wow, nothing to say. My boyfriend and I ate well, everything was good and the waiter: very kind and attentive. What can we say about the corosol colada: hummmmm so goodnnnn!!!!

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The dishes are good! Service to improve

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Haitian cuisine with a revisited gastronomic side: brunch, lunch, dinner, milestone birthday... Another visit for the closing of the Francofolies 2024, really not disappointed. Wheelchair accessibility: Entrance possible directly from street level.

★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

So disappointing! We order two beers as an aperitif, they arrive at the same time as the meal...the plate of jerk chicken: warm chicken supposedly served with vegetables...a piece of carrot, two tiny pieces of peppers. We ordered nothing else because the waitress never came back and we went for coffee and dessert elsewhere total $90 before tip!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Excellent service by JP! Excellent dishes! Thanks to the chef for his great attention to food allergies!

July 22, 2024

Being Haitian myself hoping to enjoy a haitian-inspired cuisine, it was very degrading to be told by the bouncer that you cant come in. Reservation only with 20 minutes left till closing, but they couldnt accomodate not because it was close to closing, but because it was full. At the time, the restaurant was at 50% capacity with at least 4 empty tables inside. I recommend you go somewhere that can actually seat people. Not here.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant, excellent Haitian cuisine, right in the heart of the shows, friendly and warm atmosphere

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

A young lady went there to meet a friend and tried to use the washroom. Next thing you know 3 big black men assaulted her for absolutely no reason. She was only trying to use the washroom. She screamed and cried for someone to call the police and they all laughed and made videos while they continued to abuse her physically. She begged for someone to call the police. This restaurant is quite dodgy and I recommend that people avoid going there. Plenty of other nice establishments in the area provide a better quality of service. This lady was shocked by their behaviour and left with severe injuries just because she wanted to use the washroom while she waited for her friend. The behaviour of the people running this place is completely unacceptable. I encourage people to avoid this place and share this so that no one else has to experience this inappropriate behaviour.

★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food wasnt impressive, but I had good service from Stéphane who was very kind and attentive!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant, great location and the quality of the food is second to none. I highly recommend!!

June 22, 2024

Prices far too high compared to the quality of the dishes! I ordered a prime rib for $75 which was supposed to be for two people. The dish was cold, cooked poorly and really not enough steak for two people. I dont recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Excellent food, well presented, generous portions. Courteous and professional staff. Beautiful setting and beautiful music. I wholeheartedly recommend it. Ps. Make a reservation to ensure a place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

10/10 Merlin and hugo were the best. Food was maybe too good, black magic at work? Maybe. Nevertheless an absolute gem with great drinks and food!

June 22, 2024

I ordered a seafood Jambaylaya. Beautiful presentation but the dish is much too salty (no flavor) Price $40 too high Damage

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Very good Creole cuisine with generous portions. We ordered 5 dishes to share for two people and we wanted them on the floor. The only downside: the drinks are expensive and small. A favorite in any case!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

An impeccable experience in this restaurant!! Amazing food, super nice terrace and the friendliest service! We all loved it and will definitely return

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Deliious food, great service. They have a lot of variety gluten free items. Would recommend 100x !

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

A culinary masterpiece! Every bite was a symphony of flavors, and the ingredients were fresh and of the highest quality. The food is not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The service is top-notch, and the ambiance is cozy and welcoming. We had the pleasure of being served by Massin, his attentiveness and professionalism were on top. He patiently answered all our questions and provided excellent recommendations based on our preferences. We highly recommend asking for him if you dine there you wont be disappointed! We cant wait to come back!

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Was seated promptly, vibe was casual chic, and service and flavors were wonderful. Laughably small portions, especially for the price. Cant believe I was still hungry after a 3 course meal!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Impeccable service! Delicious!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Bravo

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

LOVED IT! I went for drinks with some friends and didnt get any food so I will have to go back for that ! But I loved the vibe. The Haitian/Caribbean vibe is definitely all over. Theres a huge cocktail selection and I all the ones we had were amazing ! I recommend!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Tasty food and awesome service!!! Thanks to Claudia and JP!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Omg. You have to try this gem of a Haitian fusion style restaurant. Its an explosion of happiness in your mouth!! And what about the service. 10/10 if the number of stars allowed it

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The oxtail was fantastic, full of flavor and very tender. The service was also very friendly and fast, we felt very welcomed and satisfied. Clearly labeled gluten and dairy free options are a big plus. Dietary restrictions: Gluten & Dairy free options are clearly labeled

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Recommend jerk shrimp and dessert with passion fruit! Tamal was not bad.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The food was delicious the drinks were great! Very warm and welcoming service. I loved the music and ambiance.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Excellent address with a warm welcome and excellent cuisine at a more than reasonable price. Thank you JP for this service

★★★
May 22, 2024

I recently dined at Kamuy restaurant and found the experience to be mixed. The food was genuinely good, with dishes that were well-prepared and flavorful. However, the ambiance left much to be desired, as it felt quite uninviting and lacked any real charm. Unfortunately, the service was even more disappointing, with slow response times and a lack of attentiveness from the staff. While the quality of the food might tempt me to return, the overall experience needs significant improvement.

May 22, 2024

Jerk chicken not flavourful just taste like bbq grilled chicken Wait time very long despite not being busy Expensive but not a satisfying portion size Food : 1/5

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Excellent evening, an excellent meal with a good atmosphere, top service team. Before or after show, its really a good address! Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options, just ask the server.

★★
April 22, 2024

The food was very tasty and I liked the service. Anyway, I asked for a little pepper to put on the fish. They charge $1.50 for that. Im surprised and very angry because its the first restaurant where they charge for peppers. The space was too small. I made a lot of effort to get up to go to the bathroom and to sit back down. I give 2 stars because of the $1.50 for a teaspoon of hot pepper. It doesnt make sense!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Everything was perfect! Ill be back to try the other dishes on the menu!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Delicious ! Pleasant atmosphere with efficient and friendly service. A little noisy but it is a wheelchair accessible restaurant with accessible toilet at the back however a motorized chair will have difficulty moving around because the space is limited especially in busy times and with groups. Dietary restrictions: Code available on the menu for gluten-free and dairy-free dishes. Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible but limited space for the circulation of a motorized wheelchair, especially at peak times. Accessible toilet at the back of the restaurant. I havent seen if there are grab bars.

★★★★
March 22, 2024

Amazing time yesterday overthere ,good food ,good music and great service ,cant ask for more ,by the way whoever did that Pain pattate ,,,, Chapeu a vous . i strongly recommend.merci guys

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I loved this place. Impeccable service, unfortunately no longer found... Excellent and different food. Small downside, the music is a little loud sometimes but its definitely worth the detour and the price.

March 22, 2024

Very very loud music! Menu imposed at $70/person, without written menu. We had to inform the server several times that several advertised dishes were missing! He informed us that his dishes were no longer available. Refuses any monetary compensation, offers us a tomato salad instead. During the evening, we saw several customers eating substantial dishes while we were given a very ordinary menu. Be careful not to be fooled!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Delicious food and amazing service!! We loved the ceviche, pancakes and fried chicken, ribs, pulled pork sliders and fish, and don t sleep on the desserts!! Everything was rich and delicious, light yet satisfying, and incredibly tasty all around. Will be back for more !!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Amazing food! Space is limited, reservations are needed for this restaurant.

Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I went at 7pm because Google maps says it is open and it is not open.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Delighted with this new experience! Service, food, extraordinary atmosphere! I will definitely come back!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Without a doubt one of the best restaurants for Caribbean cuisine. The food is refined and generous at the same time. The cocktails are simply incredible and the DJ on the decks is a delight for the ears. A restaurant to ABSOLUTELY discover!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The place to eat in Monteal

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great place, quick service, decent prices compared to others and lastly amazing food will definitely go back again

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Delightful atmosphere in the Place des Arts, Kamuy has a well thought out menu that includes a quick reference to common dietary lifestyles. I really appreciated that as a lactose intolerant guest. The braised pork and tamales had a wonderful depth of flavors. Will come in again. Dietary restrictions: Information of lactose free food is readily available in the menu.

February 22, 2024

Terrible services 10 dishes to try during our outing including a dessert (costco choco fondant ) here is our verdict Food 40% good 10% fair 50% to be thrown into the drain Poorly behaved waiter (comes to sit or lean on your seat while you eat) Missing service Nice atmosphere but not worth it Over rated I do not recommend this place for the price it offers I wont go back either

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Everything is perfect: the food, the service. I love this place before going to a show at Place des Arts

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Loved the experience. The evening we were there, we enjoyed live music that accentuated the lively, blissful ambiance of the restaurant. The food was terrific, including dessert. Topped of the meal with a hearty glass of Grog. Delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

So happy we had dinner here. Great food and drinks. And the staff were friendly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great restaurant ever. You will love it here. Everything was perfect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just wow

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Everything was perfect, both the service and the food. An exceptional welcome! Thank you

★★★★
December 22, 2023

THANKS! Great discovery and the truly fabulous potato bread dessert!!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kamuy, led by Chef Paul Toussaint, is a hidden gem, nestled in the heart of Montreals entertainment district. The restaurant exudes a country charm that immediately puts guests at ease, and the menu is a celebration of bold flavors and warm. But its the grilled prime rib that really shines there, a masterpiece of tender, juicy meat that melts in your mouth like butter. The crispy, golden yucca-cassava fries provide the perfect contrast to the richness of the steak, while the mushrooms, chimichurri, demi-glace sauce and squash puree add depth and complexity to the dish. Chef Pauls culinary expertise is evident in every bite, and his ability to elevate simple Caribbean ingredients to new heights is nothing short of remarkable. Kamuy is a must-visit for anyone looking for an unforgettable meal. Its one of those places thats pretty hard to find but once you discover it, itll be a secret place youll want to keep to yourself.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Simply delicious! The service was fast and pleasant. The main meal took more time since it was a steak with yuca fries. Everything was cooked to perfection, good temperature and hella tasty. A bit on the pricier side for simple food but worth it nonetheless since everything tasted fresh.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and drinks. Highly recommend the Griot and Whole Fish. Price including one drink each was about $50/person and we ate well.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food good but not always hot. Service was bad. Was ignored the whole time, took 30 min after being seated to get water .

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great experience! I only had Haitian cuisine one other time (also at Chef Pauls previous resto) so I was not sure what to expect. There were no extreme flavors or tastes, everything was an excellent blend of spices and flavors that pleased our palettes. We ordered beet salad (a mild, light starter), shrimp jerk (very tasty), vegetarian curry (excellent and not what you think if you are adverse to curry...definitely recommend it), grill fish (delicious, flakey white fish), and jerk chicken (a classic) with rum cake for dessert. Service was on point (maybe a little slow at the beginning but the restaurant was packed). The layout of the seats is tight, situated in a long narrow building with large glass windows facing Jeanne Mance so you see all the action. The ambiance was hopping with fairly loud background music which increased significantly after 9:30pm, so quiet intimate conversations will not be possible. Enjoy! Parking: Street parking is always an issue in this area of town since most of the roads are now pedestrian only. There is a large parking lot under Complexe Desjardins (access via Jeanne Mance) or park under ground at Complexe Guy Favreau and walk the underground tunnel to Place des Arts to access the restaurant...or better yet taxi/Uber there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The oxtail stew is delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Incredible service. A most personalized experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A great discovery in Montreal, very good cuisine. To discover.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Sunny cuisine, very good 4*. Well located in the entertainment district.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wooow great restaurant. The food is tasty, super fresh and very good portions. The employees are super nice and give good advice. I highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Such great food, kind people, great vibe. Honestly, just go. You won t regret it! The griot was out of this world. Masin and the rest of the crew were amazing. I ll be back soon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very good! Ill go back, its tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So flavourful and well balanced. Great ambiance and nice staff. A must try

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What a great restaurant and a great meal. The conch gratin and passion fruit daiquiri were standouts for me. The servers were friendly and attentive. The clientele (at least when we were there) all seemed to know each other. This looks like a wonderful, community spot.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service, and great Japanese food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best Creole place to eat well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best carribean/haitian restaurant ive been outside of Haiti. Nice, well located, food is great and service is good. Everything was delicious from the griot, oxtail, and goat etc...

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We said we didnt have a reservation, so we were told to wait for five minutes. Ten minutes passed, so we asked again and were told to wait for another five minutes. We ended up waiting for a total 40 minutes, just to be told that they werent going to have any spots until two hours later... Its understandable if you re busy, but to leave us hanging for so long and then turn us away??

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fabulous staff, amazing food, great atmosphere. Will repeat

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good. A bit small place, so reservation is recommended. Server was a bit forgetful, but everyone was nice. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A great choice of tapas and main dishes a taste of the West Indies in Montreal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our first time in this restaurant. Great experience, good welcome, good service and good atmosphere. The half fish and jerk chicken are excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Warm service, bright atmosphere, tasty and very well executed dishes and impeccable presentation. With my friend Sylvie, we had a great time. THANKS!!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service was incredibly slow. It took 20 minutes to get water and place our order another 35 minutes to receive our appetizer and 40 minutes after that we got our mains. We had to ask to pay the bill 4 times. This was after telling the wait staff that we had a show to catch in 2 hours at the start of the meal. They sat us directly in the sunlight even though there was a shaded table right next to us that was vacant the entire 2 hours we were there and they had told us it wasnt available. The food was ok. The Jerk chicken was very tasty but had very little meat on the bones. The ribs were dry and bland, the coleslaw and plantain chips were mediocre at best. It may have been an off night because y mother had been there before and said it was much better the previous time. Cost for 2 mains and one tapas (no drinks or dessert) was $50 per person tax and tip include.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food! Definitely get the pork shoulder app and the Jerk Chicken Main. Those were our favorites for sure. Great staff, great atmosphere and cool location.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The appetizer and main dish were flavorful. The jerk chicken was seasoned to the bone. Great vibes in the restaurant as well. Definitely a must try when in Montreal

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The waitress was polite. 1/2 drinks I had were good. I enjoyed my meal to a certain extent, however I felt shorted on the fish because it was a very thin piece but it was good! I wasn t a huge fan of the sauce accompanying it, in my opinion I think there should be a bit less of it as it has a strong flavour. Unfortunately I didn t feel fulfilled after eating, i finished my plate very quickly(because there wasn t much fish) Potato purée underneath was yummy. I also had the hummus appetizer which I didn t enjoy.. the hummus was way too bland. The restaurant is a nice vibe but I don t know if I d come back again especially since there aren t many options of main plates to choose from.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I looooved it

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was amazing and service was great! Love the cozy vibe of the place. I recommend trying half grilled fish for your main, DELICIOUS

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

1st visit: Excellent, all the dishes we ate were tasty. Plus, the staff is perfect and the atmosphere is cool! 2nd visit, I returned with a friend and really fabulous, everything was delicious. The friendly staff. Beautiful terrace. An address to remember.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent all round. Great location near the stage in the entertainment district. The food was tasty and upgraded while retaining the essence of Caribbean cuisine. Surprisingly good! We had several tapas, all excellent. Griot - Fritay basket - Smoked cod chicktail - Fish ceviche - Jerk shrimp The service was professional and friendly, a very nice experience. Many have tried, few have succeeded. Well done !

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The service was impeccable, as was the atmosphere. But the food isnt great. I had ribs but I had to fight with the knife to get the meat to come apart because it was so tough. On the other hand, the taste was good. In terms of quantity, for the price I would have liked to have more fries. We had the Mr smtg sour cocktails and another with corrosol and they were very good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good, but it seemed poorly run. I bought a ticket that included a seat with a view of a stage and $100 food credit. When I got to the restaurant, no one seemed to be aware of the ticket offer. They had no record of my purchase. After about 20 minutes, they stuck me in a table with an obstructed stage view (they had an awning down at night for some reason) and when I went to pay the bill, the server didn t seem to be familiar with the event offering, so it took about 30 minutes to cash me out. Overall, I can t recommend until they figure out how to treat guests better. Still, 4 stars for the food. Its great to find good Caribbean food this far from the Caribbean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food! Great atmosphere! Great restaurant . Bonus, best terrace during jazz festival!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service, great food! 3 words Gratin De Lambi...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very tasty Caribbean food in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles, a must!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good value for money. The food is tasty and the plates generous . We were a group of around fifteen people and we all enjoyed it. On our next visit to Montreal we will definitely come back!!!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The service is not great. I had the seafood plate and only had a scallop and half a lobster. It was more of a starter than a main course. I wont go back there again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

OMG, Its soo GOODD, DELICIOUS. Depending on your dish, you can have an extra side dish. The soursop colada was EXQUISITE . Li se koupe dwèt

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I love it, its my second experience, we eat very well, and the service is great if youve never tried curry, its worth the detour

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious vegan dish

December 22, 2023

Expensive for the price!! I ordered a seafood platter; I only had ONE scallop on the plate, with the half lobster we understand that there is practically nothing to eat in it. Even the vegetables were raw, not edible! I dont even understand why there werent the other seafood mentioned on the menu since there is conch and shrimp all year round. When I say that the plate is not to my taste, the owner persists with me at the table in front of everyone, telling me that I have practically eaten everything. Frankly, there was already nothing to eat on the plate! Taste-wise, not great, very very disappointing. ! Another person ordered jerk chicken; too salty. Even someone elses steak wasnt cooked the way they asked. Very average fritay starter as well. Its far from Caribbean flavors for us. I left this restaurant still hungry, a waste of money even with the minimum discount offered. In short, I wont go back there again. I dont recommend it at all. ;)

December 22, 2023

If I could give a negative star I would. Food was absolute rubbish, stale and smelly, steak was inedible and texture was harder than a rubber. Every item was returned, and we were still charged full price to pay. Zero customer service, zero compensation offered. When asked about what they could do to turn the experience around, they offered to discount the drinks for 30% but had to pay full price for the food? Drinks weren t even the issue. I DO NOT NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL!!!! Had to walk out with an empty stomach and lost appetite.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We loved it, the food was delicious! Particularly the starters. The best plantains I have ever eaten, cooked to perfection, still tender...We will be back! Outstanding service from the owner as well.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I enjoyed my dining experience at Kamuy which started with a fritay tapas which was well seasoned. The fish is worth trying, it was delicious and the sides were excellent, however coleslaw with too much vinegar made it impossible to eat. Accompanied our meals with a ginger drink, very good for people who like not-sweet cocktails and for people who like a slightly sweeter taste, I suggest the lime cocktail and hibiscus syrup.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Superb evening on the terrace, in the dark LOL.... Very welcoming and nice wine list. Reasonable portions Thank you Vincent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great spot to grab food before a show at place des arts next door. Flavourful food, fast service. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, good service and nice terrace at Place des Arts. My partner and I really enjoyed our dinner, were going to go back for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything was perfect ! The food was great , everything I tried I loved ! Parking: Parking is very hard to find around that area but there is a parking lot right next to the restaurant Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good. Caribbean inspired cuisine. Tasty. Interesting cocktails. Nice rum menu. A little expensive but we are right in the entertainment district.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It is a Haitian food restaurant. What was best was the service, they speak Spanish, the person who served us recommended us very well, the food is not bad. The worst 16 dollars for a glass of wine without rax and without tip. They go too far, it seems exaggerated to me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing experience. Food was delicious, service was excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had the jerk chicken, it was fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food service atmosphere everything was excellent Bravo

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Beautiful atmosphere, the dishes are very beautiful and absolutely delicious! Impeccable service, 5 stars and even more!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great experience overall

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great experience as part of Montréal à table, the first two courses were excellent as well as the wine offered. We didnt like the desserts, the very long waiting times and the insistence of the waiter. To try again in summer on the enormous terrace.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Taking advantage of Mtlatable, my partner and I discovered this restaurant. The dishes were simply to die for, my partner, a vegetarian, took a dish which contained meat (it was not marked), which did not prevent her from enjoying the goodness of her dish since she simply sorted the ingredients to remove the meat (on the other hand, please point out the vegetarian dishes because even if shes not boring, not all vegetarians would have liked to sort their dish). I had the entrecôte, it was simply perfect. I really advise you to take advantage of the table dhôte to discover this magnificent restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious! Fast and courteous service, very nice atmosphere. I recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very attentive service. It really was above and beyond. The food was delectable. The flavors were on point. A true Montréal gem that should be on everyones list.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

10/10 service, would come again. Sarah is amazing she was the best hostess we ve had in a long time. Fantastic time what a great night

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We loved our experience! The food is haute cuisine. We were amazed by the harmony of flavors! And what can we say about our server, JP, great energy, attentive to details and good knowledge of the menu. Thank you for your dish suggestions! We ate well! Restaurant has experience for anyone who wants to explore Haitian/Caribbean cuisine! 5 stars, kwizin koupé dwèt!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

supposedly distressing seafood conch Warm welcome Cuisine in decline without the chef

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Begum is the kindest busgirl ever! Also the food is amazing!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Its a beautiful place, the dishes are good. But I know this cuisine a little and I prefer when the dishes are more hearty, thats my personal experience. Here I find that we are trying to make it a bit gastronomic, so honestly I was still hungry and thats not what I know of this cuisine, at least its not what I prefer. I am not taking away the flavors of the dishes offered but the consistency which is insufficient for me.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Terrible manager

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great service! Food was excellent! A beautiful trip to Haiti without taking the plane

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We went with another couple before a show. The staff made sure we had time to drink, eat and get to the show in time. Both drinks we tried were excellent especially the dark and stormy. We tried every tapas on the menu + the gnocchis with octopus. Basically, everything was delicious! The staff was very nice, fast, efficient and funny. The wine card is pretty decent too from what I could see. I Highly recommend.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I waited 1 hour before receiving my meal and the food was bland joumou soup without spice or salt jerk chicken was very spicy but the chicken lacked color the basmati rice tasted like Uncle Bens total disappointment there was too much noise nahhhhhh I give 1 for the drink courvoisier ginger mint lime amazing and the spicy chicken thats it I dont recommend it to everyone the worst there was even no menu the waitress had written down the menu in her notebook but where are we????

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The service, the Chef, the food , amazing! Whenever in Montreal, you have to go.

December 22, 2022

The waiter explained the menu poorly! The dumpings are disgusting and the octopus is a little burnt! Avoid!

December 22, 2022

Poor service!!!!!! Dont come here!

December 22, 2022

Chef Paul Toussaint is disrespectful! We try very hard to encourage the community but WOW. Customer service is lousy on his side. If you want to have a good time or plan a birthday I strongly recommend this place so as not to have any unpleasant surprises.

December 22, 2022

Inappropriate service. Reservations service that leaves something to be desired. The owner is disorganized and rude. The price is too high for the quantity. Whats more, its not haute cuisine.

December 22, 2022

No good service whatsoever. Be aware, owner is a hustler. Take precautions if ever you make reservations with him.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Chef Pauls food never disappoints, it is simply delicious, the ceviche is sublime, it is a bit on the expensive side but as long as is this good I will gladly pay for it!!!

★★
December 22, 2022

I was very disappointed. The Lambi was not good, too acidic and spicy and the rice wary undercooked. I have tried been there before and the food was excellent , I m not sure if it s the cook

★★
December 22, 2022

Even though the food was good, the wait went above 40 minutes for it. We ordered rhum punch and the server snatched a drink for himself. The server was pushy and was more of a salesman than a server. Food of that level, although I understand the complexity of the dish, should not take such an amount of wait. Would not return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Outdoor and indoor seating. Relaxed dining. Each dish was packed with flavors. Wonderful presentation. Cocktails are good too!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Magnificent Caribbean cuisine experience! Absolutely worth trying!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food was amazing, can t say the same about service. The waiter was friendly at first and then all of a sudden he became standoff-ish. They kept asking to take plates off our table when we were still eating. It felt like they were trying to rush us out. I asked politely for ice cream which was on the dessert menu. The waiter said there wasn t any and I was confused so I asked which flavours he had. He then said rudely that they are not an ice cream shop well why is it on your menu? How was I supposed to know? We ended up being asked to leave abruptly right after we paid and were drinking our coffee. There were many empty tables around us and we had only been there for one hour and a half which is under the two hour reservation time. Overall disappointed with the experience and wouldn t go back even though we enjoyed the food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

WOW....The food and the vibe are hypeeeeeee,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This place is delicious! Our waitress was really nice and efficient, we had a great time!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Unfortunately we did not enjoy the food, especially the desserts. I guess its more a place for cocktails and ambiance but for the price the food is very disappointing.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food in a fun little place. Its the first time I had the Caribbean food and it was delicious. Ill call you

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious, lovely atmosphere Good portion Excellent service

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

You feel at home there from the first time and you want to come back again and again. TOP reception and services

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Nice atmosphere. Good choice of drinks or cocktails. Rums large choice.