We had an amazing experience at Porto Mar. The the fish and rice dish felt like real home cooking and sardines were super flavorful (in the best, authentic way). We had a starter of chorizo was also a standout. The table d’hôte is definitely worth it. For just a few dollars more you get a starter, a generous main meal, and dessert. We tried the chocolate mousse and frozen lemon dessert (highly recommended). It was the perfect finish! For a spot in Old Montreal, the prices are very fair, portions are big, and the atmosphere is relaxed—great for a date night or just a nice meal out. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, making it a great spot for a date night, tourists exploring Old Montreal, or really anyone who loves Portuguese food, whether it’s seafood or meat. The service was fantastic, and we even had the chance to meet the owners, who were some of the kindest and most welcoming people you could hope to meet. We highly recommend this place! It's a gem.
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Went here last night in the Old Port and had such a great experience at Porto Mar. You need to check them out ASAP! Our server Alex was super chill and attentive, and one of the owners, Melanie, came by and was incredibly kind. We even got the chance to speak with the chef, which made the whole experience feel really personal. Food-wise, everything was fresh and full of flavor. The spicy shrimp were a standout so delicious, I’d go back just for those. I had the turbot (yes, it’s a real fish 😂) and it was cooked perfectly. The potatoes on the side were also amazing. We also had a seafood medley with rice (loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, salmon, cod basically everything) and it was super saucy and satisfying. Drinks were on point too loved my old fashioned. To finish, we had a porto-braised pear with ice cream and it was honestly the perfect dessert. Beautiful location, especially if you can grab a window seat. Definitely a spot we’ll be going back to.
Wonderful find! Friendly and welcoming staff. Food was delicious. We had the grilled octopus and the turbo fish. Both were very tasty and the grilled sardines were delicious. Great house wine too. We will be back! Obrigado!
Celina is an amazing hostess, server, she makes your evening special. Thd food is authentic and wonderful. The ambiance is 100 % old Montréal. Parking can be challenging but it is worth it
5 little grilled shrimp around a stack of rice for $34 bucks, eh. The balsamic snails were good, but the grilled sardines were a little fishy and we left hungry. Nice ambiance and service though. From what I hear, family owned.
We are a three-generation family of 7 who dined here on New Years Eve. We had an awesome experience. The restaurant served a pre-fixed menu and obviously planned to serve us from 8:00-midnight. They provided noisemakers and hats, wonderful food and an inviting atmosphere. The table was set against a lovely window in a semi-private space, making it easy for my hard-of-hearing father to hear. Our server, Alex, was attentive and professional with just the right hint of warmth. We creating a lasting memory of sharing a special NYE together with the help of the staff at Porto Mar. Thank you for your care for us!
We had a great time, the food was excellent and our server was excellent. We will be back.
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- Sunday Closed
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday Closed
- Friday Closed
- Saturday 17:00 - 22:30
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