Dominion Square Tavern

Came here while visiting Montréal back in April. This restaurant was the absolute HIGHLIGHT of our trip (this review may be typed half in caps).
Started with the bone marrow — which was amazing, and the portion was HUGE.
Had the beef striploin as the main course — fantastic.
We all had sticky toffee pudding for dessert — SO good.
I hate describing food, and hearing people describe food, so apologies for the lack of detail, but everything was absolutely decadent.
The atmosphere and service was amazing, and our waiter was hilarious and not annoying in any way.
I can’t wait to come back.

Beautiful ambiance at this establishment. The mussels are what you need to get here. Also, if you do not leave there without trying at least one cocktail, spirit, then you wasted a trip.

I came here this time last year and had a fantastic time (despite a hiccup or two). I’ve been sending friends who visit Montréal and want recommendations here, and I was excited to bring my boyfriend here tonight.
The patio service on the evening of 5÷29÷16 wasn’t very good. The food came fast enough, but the Jameson we ordered never came, the bread I asked to go along with my mussels never came, and I witnessed some intense dirty look side-​eye from the bus boy when a neighboring table asked for olives with their round of drinks.
Server asked if we wanted dessert. No, because we know it will never come, and your colleagues are making me uncomfortable.
The server was hard to find when we wanted to ask for the check, then once we had it he kept disappearing before we could pay. It took longer to settle up then it took to eat.
I know being a server is tough work, and I’m not sure what a day in their life at a busy downtown restaurant is like, but tonight’s service was far from professional and unfortunately it left a sour note on the evening.
Food was fine, but I won’t be coming back, and I can’t recommend the place to anyone anymore. I can’t go back to a place with such disregard and contempt for its customers. Fix the service, or hire better actors.

Great atmosphere. Awesome cocktails. Good food. Lovely service. My colleagues and I were in town for a conference and enjoyed this stop for food and drinks after a long day.

Fantastic food and ambience as well as service. The cocktails should not be missed. The gravlox was perfect and the bilini an earthy match to the sweet fish. The meat ploughmans was outstanding in both quality and quantity. I only wish I’d had room for dessert! My mom loved the beet salad.

I was looking for a laid back place to eat, one of my very good friend suggested it and I thought why not? I went there on a Friday evening around 6, it had a good bit of people but it wasn’t that noisy, I really liked the vintage décor they totally nailed it. I ordered their Beet Salad, with their Sazerac Cocktail and Chocolate Fondant.
Very good point: The service was perfect and extremely quick, which is a plus plus for me. Not so good point: I have to admit that I didn’t like the Beet Salad which was a bit tasteless :/​ (side note: My friend also mentioned that her Pulled Pork Sandwich didn’t really taste like pork).
That time wasn’t a total wow for me… well at least in the food department. However, I would still recommend Dominion Square Tavern for the overall experience and I will go back and try the rest of their menu.

We popped in here on a Sunday night after watching a movie at the theatre nearby. Ordered a very fresh, well made rye ginger ale. For starters we had bone marrow and some potato fritters. The bone marrow portion was so generous, two persons barely finished ¹⁄₃ of it. The potato fritters were crispy on the outside and delicious inside. For main we shared the famous braised beef and a beet salad. Both were outstanding. No room was left for dessert. I would definitely come back in the future.

My husband and I indulged in the Cornish Hen for two. Stuffed with goat cheese and roasted vegetables it was the perfect meal to have before a night out on the town. The drinks are fantastically made, and the service was great.
If you’re looking for a casually upscale restaurant (is that a thing?) then this is the place for you.

This was the absolute highlight of our trip to Montréal. It was the first and only time that I experienced the «European» feel that everyone claims Montréal has. The décor was perfect, staff was professional and skilled, the drinks were unbelievable and the food blew me away (I had their corned beef special — wow).
This was not cheap and was probably our biggest restaurant splurge for the entire YEAR. But to me, it was worth it.

This is a place you wanna bring a girl to impress her and hopefully get her into bed. I went on a Wednesday night and it was packed. We were seated at the bar because all the tables were taken for supper. Not the comfiest but I was understanding. The lights were dim making it the perfect date ambiance. Noise level wasn’t too loud and too quiet where people heard what you said.
My date and I ordered a few drinks off the cocktail menu and there wasn’t much to complain about. Ratio of alcohol and blend of juices in the cocktail were perfect! Came out cold and presented beautifully. Bartender was sweet and gave me suggestions that were really good. She knew what she was doing and made the drinks exquisitely! I will definitely be returning to try their food! Would highly recommend and will be returning !

The restaurant has a nice vibe, but it’s a bit loud for a larger group, you can’t hear anyone unless they’re beside you. That being said I still think it has a fun unique feel and it’s perfect for a small group (3 – 4) for dinner and drinks. The cocktails are fancy and fun — each has a proper glass, the amaretto sour had an inch of foam and was too sweet for my liking, but the server was so nice and offered to change it without hesitation. I actually liked the taste of it so much (you could taste the fresh lime), that I just asked if he could water down the sweetness with some club soda, then it was perfect. The gin gimlet, on the other hand, recommended by a friend, was delicious and I highly recommend it!
Sadly I made a terrible mistake of ordering the roast chicken on salad (I was really in the mood for poultry) but I should’ve split the Cornish hen with some instead, because it was juicy while the roast chicken was very dry and the salad felt like it was a simple Caesar — despite the menu claiming it to be a cheddar vinaigrette. The lemon cheesecake was nice and light, but not your dense New York style cheesecake (which is my preference), but it was tasty nonetheless.

This is a definition of a hidden gem in Montréal. I came here and didn’t know what to expect — but to summarize it with two words — truly tasteful!
I came here with a friend for a snack prior to the movies, and we orders the muscles. It was boiled with white-​white and smelled really good! The portion was sufficient for two people to share.
The winner here is the home-​made tonic and Hendrick’s Gin for $ 10 which is a steal in my opinion! The home-​made tonic smells very floral and pleasing to the nose. The blend between Hendrick’s and the tonic they craft in house is truly amazing. I asked for some lemon on the side to add some lemon flavour to my drink because I like my Gin and Tonic a little sour.
The decors as mentioned in the other reviews make the ambience of the restaurant tasteful and allow guests to truly have a good time! I went on the night of a hockey game and they even had a wooden score board up by the bar with the score of the game.
I posted some photos of the Men’s bathroom which is really out of the ordinary and super interesting!

Excellent cocktails amid a classy, comfortable, old-​school vibe. It’s a vibe that’s easy to take to a kitschy level, but I found none of that here.
I had the basil & rye and enjoyed it immensely. I can’t comment on the food, but I’ll be back.

Gorgeous bar, great atmosphere, and tasty cocktails! We stopped by for a few drinks after dinner, and fell in love with the place. If you like Rye, I highly recommend getting the Basil and Rye. It was my favorite, so much so that I’ve spent the past few months trying to recreate it. The Sazerac was pretty good as well, but I would steer clear of it if you’re not a fan of absinthe. The drinks are reasonably priced, especially coming from NYC.
The bartender was extremely nice, walking us through his favorites on the menu as well as some of his favorite places to visit in the city. While I cannot speak for their food, I definitely plan on stopping by the next time I’m in Montréal.

Old fashion !! They make it the best here I love this place try to go once every few months. The bathroom is very old
School downstairs it’s pretty cool. I love the dark gloomy look
Inside makes it really romantic and awesome.

4.5 for food and 2 stars for service.
I had the bone marrow, beet salad and salmon dish. I thought each dish was extremely tasty and pretty much as good as it gets. I don’t see bone marrow being served too often in other restaurants in Montréal, so I love that I can get that here. If I go again (see below), I would pretty much order anything off the menu. All the options looked really interesting.
The staff was courteous but I had to wait 1 hour for the beet salad and salmon. They warned me that the bone marrow would take approximately 20 minutes to prepare, but that ended up being out fairly quickly. After 40 minutes waiting for the beet salad and salmon, I checked in with the waiter who said it would be 5 more minutes, but in reality it was 20. I feel like they kinda forgot about us.

I came in here without reservation for a quick lunch break and man… this place was packed. I was lucky enough to snatch a table which was the only table without a reservation sign. As soon as I settled in the surrounding ambiance started to churn in my brain. Businessmen in a 20s bar with rustic decors, I’m I in a movie set?
My waiter was a multitasking master that eyed every table like a hawk, seeking for the smallest cue. He made me feel welcomed despite my bright red graphic T-​shirt, blue jeans, and worn out leather boots — not so classy. The food was great but what I really loved was the little wink at Balsam Inn, the neighboring bar, with their balsam fir ice cream and tangerine tartlet — I always enjoy food with a little story behind.

Very classy place, awesome comfort food and good variety. I love going there, a little pricey but good value.

This tavern is on st. Catherine’s street. They have lots of different appetizers, but not too many entrees. We went with a few friends who are locals, apparently it is well known among locals. It is rated as $$$, but the prices were like $$ places in Toronto. Love Montréal!
Had a few appetizers which were funky (with lots of beer), but the funkiest was the beef bone marrow (see picture). The bones were HUGE! And the marrow is so fatty, it is like a punch in the stomach. You better have lots of hot/​sour/​alcoholic stuff with it if you want to digest it. I thought the portion could be smaller, but the bones could be from a better part of the cow which is not as fatty.
Good experience, but could have been better. They are trying a bit too hard, but some more attention to the food could go a long way.

C’est un de mes restaurants favoris a Montréal, super déco et une ambiance très début du siècle. Une sélection de vins de qualité et un choix de plats très variés. Je recommande l’os a moelle en entrée et la morue en plat, vous né serez pas déçu. Une mention spéciale aussi au staff qui est très agréable et connaît bien la sélection de vins. Vous le comprenez ce restaurant est un «home run». Troisième fois ici et toujours un grand fan; seul bémol c’est parfois un peu bruillant mais je recommande dominiom grandement.

As soon as we walked it this place had an energy about it. It was pretty full but has high ceilings so you can talk at a normal level.
We found the service was really good. Our waiter kept our waters full and was attentive enough but not annoying.
I had the Bangers and Mash because the table beside me had it and it smelled SO good. My hub had the muscles. Both were very tasty. The banger sausages reminded me of a German sausage and the sauce was also very good. You get a lot of muscles and the sauce was very good. We don’t usually get dessert bit decided to get the cheese cake and it didn’t disappoint. It came with berries. We would definitely go back.

La Taverne square dominion fait évidemment parti des plus jolis bars à Montréal. L’ambiance est joyeuse et le service toujours impeccable. Les cocktails sont bons et la nourriture fraîche. Leurs recettes font preuve d’assez d’originalité sans pour autant devenir prétencieuses. La sélection de gin est intéressante et j’aime bien leur salade de poulet servie avec la vinaigrette d’aneth.
En somme, une valeur sûre!

Good spot dans le centre-​ville de Montréal pour aller prendre un verre en finissant de travailler. C’est certain qu’on y retrouve pas l’atmosphère hip des endroits plus récemment ouverts, mais c’est différent et quand même bien pour s’asseoir, décompresser, prendre un verre et manger. Le menu est assez simple mais bon.

Belle ambiance retro. Tres tamisé et sexy. Un voyage dans le temps. La place pour les gin tonic!

Excellent lunch !
Mon choix s’est porté sur l’assiette Poisson, un vrai régal.
Tout était de qualité, des câpres au saumon. Très belle assiette.
Un peu cher mais vraiment, ça vaut le coup.
Le cadre est très agréable également.

Musique un peu forte…
J’ai été charmé par l’endroit, car j’ai reculé dans le temps. Le service était bien et la nourriture bonne. Je né peux dire que j’ai été étonné et que mes papilles ont été surprises. Mais, l’endroit demeure une valeur sur pour un bon restaurant à Montréal.
Conseil: né pas prendre une table autour du bar, car la circulation du personnel peut-​être dérangeant parfois.

Mes attentes etaient elevees, et j’ai ete un peu decu. Je dirais pas non pour y retourner et essayer autre chose, mais ca sera pas dans mon top 5 restos pour cette game de prix. Tant qu’a moi, surevalué et de ce fait trop cher pour de la bouffe reconfortante bien presentée. On paye pour le décor et le bar!
Décor et ambiance: 4 etoiles. Le décor est enchanteur, vous etes transporte dans une autre epoque. Petit bemol, la musique est trop forte pour ce petit resto trop rempli et nous avions l’impression d’etre assis entre deux autoroutes ou les serveurs font des allers/​retours sans cesses. Reservez et choississez une table pres du mur ou de la fenetre.
Nourriture: 3.5 etoiles. trop cher pour ce qu’ils servent, et ils pourraient reduire un peu les portions. Le menu est interessant, j’aurais ete interesse par l’assiete du travailleur, mais je trouvais ridiculement cher de payer 22 $ pour ca! J’ai donc mange de la moelle de boeuf et du boeuf braise: tres decu! Trop salé et gras pour moi, et pourtant! Je dirais qu’en fin de bouche je goutais juste le sel, tres dommage. Un plat a 28 $ trop salé, c’est decevant, je n’ai meme pas terminé. J’ai peut-​etre ete mal chanceuse. Points positifs, carotte au raifort, j’en aurais mangé plus, le pain juste wow (merci chef Kelsten) et les drinks sont malade, trop bons, meme si 11 $ le verre c’est un peu cher! Si j’y retourne je prends du poisson, ca avait l’air succulant!
Service: 4 etoiles, y a beaucoup de serveurs, et tout le monde est bien. Mais, ca manqué un peu de sourire. Par ailleurs, on a du demander du poivre?! Le temps entre les services etait bien.

Lorsque vous entrez au Dominion Square Taverne, vous faites un plongeon d’un siècle en arrière pour se retrouver dans le Montréal des années 1920 – 30. Le charme de l’endroit vient du décor style victorien restauré par les propriétaires de l’endroit.
Même le menu et les consommations alcooliques reflètent les goûts et les manières de faire de l’époque. À commencer par leur excellent Gin Tonique qui est préparé à l’aide d’un tonic maison conçu avec une recette de l’époque. C’est tout à fait charmant ! Il m’arrive parfois de faire un détour le soir pour prendre place au comptoir avec des amis afin d’un boire un gin. Un autre exemple au menu est la frugale assiette Ploughman’s d’origine britannique qui était à l’époque l’assiette du travailleur. C’est simple mais délicieux.
Il est à noter que l’endroit était réservé aux hommes jusqu’à ce que la loi de 1988 révoque l’accès exclusif aux hommes dans les tavernes à travers le Québec. En bref, non seulement le DST offre une table d’une très grande qualité, il vous propose aussi un retour vers une autre époque. Un must dans le centre-​ville !
Je recommande fortement.

Belle ambiance dans une salle qui respire la tradition mais avec une foule plutôt jeune et dynamique. La cuisine est bien exécuté mais un peu lourde. Ce n’est pas une critique, c’est tout à fait dans le concept/​style du lieu.
Peut-​être un peu cher, quand même.
J’y retournerais.

L’ambiance est superbe. Un endroit décontracté mais classe à la fois. Un mix de gens de tout âge et tout milieu.
La nourriture est bonne et les cocktails sont savoureux.
Je vous conseille de commencer la soirée avec un Old Fashioned qui colle parfaitement au look rétro du bar.
Le service est courtois et efficace. Un must.

Lorsque vous entrez à la Taverne Square Dominion, vous serez enchanté par le décor British. C’est plaisant de manger dans un endroit si bien décoré: les murs, les lampes, le bar, les toilettes, etc.
Il né faut pas non plus oublier la qualité de la bouffe qui est très bonne. J’ai un penchant pour leurs frites je dois avouer. Ça et les sandwhich pulled pork. Belle sélection de cocktails aussi.

très bon, mais un peu cher pour ce que c’est.

Ceux qui sont fan des années 60 – 70 à la «Mad Men» se sentiront bien chez eux à la Taverne Square Dominion. En passant devant, et vu le nom de ce fameux bar, je n’aurai pas pensé m’y arrêté, si ça n’avait pas été d’une amie qui m’a dit que c’était en plein mon genre. Dès qu’on y entre, on se sent transporté dans une autre époque. Le souci du détail pour le décor est incomparable. Les cocktails et la nourriture sont délicieux sans être compliqués. Si vous commandez un plat avec des frites, vous en redemanderez. J’ai essayé de trouver l’ingrédient secret qui les rendent si délicieuses, mais on m’a simplement dis que c’est parce qu’elles sont faites avec amour qu’elles sont si bonnes. C’est une belle place pour prendre un cocktail entre amis après une journée de travail productive. Si vous comptez y aller après 17h30 environ, pensez faire des réservations en avance car ça se rempli très tôt, et une fois rendu, vous né voudrez plus quitter, ce qui explique possiblement pourquoi c’est remplit à coup sûr! Mesdames, vous pourrez aussi prendre plaisir à regarder les serveurs qui sont aussi très charmants et jolis.