MAKAŌ
MAKAŌ 26 R. de la Gauchetière E, Montréal
4.5
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Photo of Thomas Paul
20 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.7

The food and drink was great! Service was great, but the timing was a little off. Food came so fast we did not have our drinks. Not a big deal but it's nice to have a drink started before the food.

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Photo of Emily Baker
18 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

This restaurant has a great vibe, great food, great service. The cocktails are so unique! If you like fusion food you'll like it here. Very cool place.

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Response added on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your 5 stars and for your great feedback on Makaō. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the vibe, the food, and the service. It’s also great to know our unique cocktails stood out — and that the fusion experience resonated with you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Photo of Bluehelm
14 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Food, drinks, and atmosphere was amazing! Our server Vlada was attentive and very sweet, will definitely come back when we’re in the area again ✨

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Photo of William Cole
14 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I had an absolutely incredible experience at Makao in Montreal. From the moment we walked in, everything felt elevated — great atmosphere, amazing energy, and top-tier service. Our waitress, Vlada, was truly outstanding. She was attentive without being overbearing, incredibly friendly, and made the whole experience feel special. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests, and it made a huge difference. The food was just as impressive. I ordered the Szechuan steak, and it was cooked perfectly — tender, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. Every bite was spot on. And the Dragon Margarita… wow. Easily one of the best cocktails I’ve had — bold, balanced, and absolutely delicious. Between the service, the food, and the drinks, this place knocked it out of the park. I would highly recommend Makao to anyone visiting Montreal, and I’ll definitely be back.

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Photo of Albertee Garmondeh
14 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Me and my friends had a wonderful time here. Highly, highly recommended!!! Our waitress vlada was super sweet and attentive. Hope to come back!!!

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Photo of Lacey's Mom
10 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We stopped in for cocktails at the end of the evening. The cocktails were so delicious! The food menu looks great and the atmosphere is so beautiful! The cocktails were hits across the board!

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Response added on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the cocktails and the atmosphere at Makaō. It’s great to hear the cocktails were a hit across the board. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to try the food menu as well.
Photo of Daniel Lemieux
9 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Excellent Oyster deal on weds and great staff

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Response added on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the oyster deal and the great service at Makaō. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Photo of Derek Lightz
6 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Hidden gem in Chinatown and has delicious food. Inside is small so it is good to call and book a reservation during peak hours. Our host Antoine was great and described the menu in detail.

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Photo of Vanessa Kennedy
6 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We had a wonderful experience at Makao! We’re visiting from Ontario, and Antoine provided excellent service—he took the time to explain the menu and gave great recommendations. He was friendly, attentive, and professional. The food was delicious, and the restaurant was clean with a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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Response added on 6 Apr 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review of Makaō. We’re very happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience during your visit from Ontario. It’s great to know that Antoine took the time to guide you through the menu and provide recommendations — we will be sure to share your kind words with him. We’re also glad you enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, and the overall experience. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Makaō on your next visit to Montreal.
Photo of Ashley S
5 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Food was great, Antoine was an amazing & attentive server. Highly recommend

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Response added on 6 Apr 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review of Makaō. We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the food and that Antoine provided such attentive service. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for the recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Makaō soon.
Photo of Austin Fisher
5 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Really delicious food. All of the starters were fantastic, the baos, sticky ribs, and general tso. We got the shandong noodles as a main, it was tasty and good char from the grill, but could use some more sauce / flavor! Anton provided great service too, attentive and kind. :)

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Response added on 6 Apr 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review of Makaō. We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the starters, especially the baos, sticky ribs, and General Tso. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the Shandong noodles — comments like yours help our team continue improving. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Anton as well. Thank you again for visiting Makaō, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Photo of guntas bedi
4 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.7

We had a great experience at the restaurant. Would recommend this place for sure. Antoine was our server and he was super helpful and sweet even on a busy night!

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Response added on 6 Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience at Makaō. We’re very happy to hear you had a great time with us. It’s wonderful to know that Antoine took such good care of you, even on a busy night — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Makaō soon.
Photo of Tyiese dougan
4 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Went for a birthday dinner and had a great time! Our waitress Valda was great super attentive and kind, she was super accommodating to all our needs! The service was quick and easy, the food is pretty good-decent proportion and the drinks were really good!! Would 100% go back

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Response added on 6 Apr 2026
Thank you for celebrating your birthday at Makaō. We’re very happy to hear you had such a great time with us. It’s wonderful to know that Vlada provided attentive and accommodating service throughout your evening — we’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. We’re also glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and overall experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Makaō again soon.
Photo of Rafa
31 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Best restaurant in town! Great ambiance, staff were great and the food was delicious! This place truly exceeded our expectations!! I highly recommend this restaurant for casual dining, dates and special events!

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Photo of Katia Bellegarde
21 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Delphine is attentive and very warm. She was courteous and open to our likes. Her drinks were amazing!

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Photo of Loue L'Auto
21 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Delphine took care of us. Drinks on point. Great serivce food is good quality and delicious.

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Photo of Chloe Corbeil Dragffy
20 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Such a cute place! The food and drinks were delicious. The service was great too.

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Photo of Michael Charles
18 Mar 2026
Source: Google
2.3

I want to share my experience at Makao to give others a clear heads-up before deciding to go. This was my first visit, and I went with guests from out of town, so expectations were naturally high. Walking in, the decor is genuinely impressive—very clean, upscale, and it absolutely gives off a luxury dining experience. Based on that alone, you expect the food quality to match. Unfortunately, it didn’t. The food across the board was very bland. The steak was poorly seasoned and not very tender, and the lobster lacked flavor as well. For the price point, the portion sizes and overall quality just didn’t add up. It felt overpriced for what was served. To be fair, the service was good, the staff were professional, and the restaurant itself was clean. Also, the drinks were the one highlight of the night. I always give positive reviews when they’re earned, but I also believe in being honest when they’re not. Everyone at our table left disappointed, especially given how strong the first impression is when you walk in. Just something to keep in mind if you’re considering going—don’t let the decor set expectations too high for the food. Personally, I wouldn’t go back. Cheers.

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Photo of R
16 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Tasty food and great service by Delphine 😎

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Photo of Matt McCue
16 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Best fried rice I’ve ever had in my life!

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Photo of Kendal G
13 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

delphine was wonderful and so helpful!! the food and atmosphere were fantastic the lobster fried rice i highly recommend

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Photo of Flo
9 Mar 2026
Source: Google
2.7

Decent food made with care, prices don't really match the quality but overall it's quite good. Service needs some revision, waitress didn't really acknowledge everyone at the table and for some that's important. Spent a lot of time on the phone which, that's dirty..

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Photo of Camille Bibeau
7 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Our server Delphine was the nicest sweetest most attentive person, loved her❤️ if you wanna laugh all night, ask for her

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Response added on 8 Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your 5-star review of Makaō. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed Delphine’s service. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon at Makaō.
Photo of maria markakis
5 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Our waitress/hostess/barmaid—- VLADA was phenomenal!!!! She is one of the most talented people we’ve met in the service industry!!! She is fantastic !! I hope they know how lucky they are to have her there 💖

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Response added on 8 Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your 5-star review of Makaō. We’re delighted to hear that Vlada made such a great impression and provided phenomenal service during your visit. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back again soon at Makaō.
Photo of Marie-Dominique
2 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great music, great service, great food! Such a great vibe, definitely will be coming back. Delphine was so sweet and accommodating

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Response added on 8 Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your 5-star review of Makaō. We’re so glad you enjoyed the music, the food, and the overall vibe. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Delphine. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon at Makaō.

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 16:00 - 23:00
  • Monday 17:00 - 23:00
  • Tuesday 17:00 - 23:00
  • Wednesday 17:00 - 23:00
  • Thursday 17:00 - 00:00
  • Friday 17:00 - 00:00
  • Saturday 17:00 - 00:00

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