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Hours
Sun
7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Mon
7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Tue
7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Wed
7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Thu
7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Fri
7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Sat
7:30 am - 11:00 pm
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RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, French, Steakhouse, Grill, Contemporary, Healthy
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Bar Scene, Business meetings
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About
Inspired by Montreal’s vibrant culinary scene and American bistros and steakhouses, Maggie Oakes is a vegetable-forward market grill, overlooking historic Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal. The menu offers a perfect blend of seasonal vegetables and quality meat with a commitment to local farmers and purveyors. Designed by Camdi, Maggie Oakes is dressed in marble, walnut and brass, and boasts an impressive dry age meat cooler, large glass wine cellar and a unique green wall for fresh herbs and micro-greens.
PRICE RANGE
$19.00 – $44.00
CUISINES
French, Steakhouse, Grill, Contemporary, Healthy, Canadian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
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Amber
Montreal209 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
What a night ! We were treated like royalty! Red carpet treatment from start to finish.
We got an amazing seat at the front of the restaurant where we had a great view of the bar and everyone ambiance and decor was swell. We were greeted quickly by the manager who brought the menus as well as their best waiter. The manager explained to us the menu and thanked me for coming back with a smile on his face.
Drinks: We decided to start the night off with the old fashion and a dirty martini. Olives were great and the old fashion was nice not to sweet even tho it had honey in it.
We got a bottle of red it was a little dry but went well with the rib steak.
Food: I highly recommend the seafood platter it was one of the highlights of the evening. 6 delicious tasty oysters, large fresh shrimps cocktail sauce and half a lobster.
The beet salad with goat cheese was fun and fresh. I love the platting of this dish and the beets of course.
Rib steaks were cooked to perfection. Juicy and on point. I loved the potato gratin that was paired with it super rich.
The desserts we tried were the apple caramel crumble and the chocolate orange mousse. I preferred the apple crumble but both were made with love.
Our waiter chau was amazing polite and funny. I was happy he jumped in and recommended I take the rib eye steak because it was more delicious than the steak & frite. I never had to pour my own water or wine they came by checking during the night frequently.
All in all the experience was fantastic from just about everything... location to the service to the food. This was definitely a night to remember looking forward to our next night back.
Written 27 January 2020
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Dez
Montreal1 contribution
Feb 2020 • couples
Delicious set Valentine’s meal. Lobster Risotto was outstanding. Our waiter, Amine, had a great attention to detail and was generous to accommodate my request for a modification to my appetizer.
My wife and I had a wonderful time.
Written 14 February 2020
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cc_yow
Ottawa8 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
Had dinner with family (7 adults) on a Monday. Reserved 2 days in advance - given the limited capacity at these times, it is recommended to book in advance. Sittings are appropriately spaced. Overall, a great dining experience. Our server, Amelie, as well as other servers were very friendly and pleasant. Special mention to Hi (the host/sommelier) who gave us a lively and entertaining presentation of wine options, and checking in on our group from time to time. Most of us had the table d'hôte, which is reasonably priced taking into account the quality, portion and flavour. (Note..there are extra charges for some of the options. Aged meats are priced per oz). It is not easy to find a place in a touristy area with this combination. Highly recommended.
Written 6 October 2021
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peter t
23 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
This place is a disaster from start to end. You get better treated at MacDonald's and I am not kidding. I sat in the hotel lobby before my group arrived and watched the bartender from the restaurant serve customers in the lobby. His attitude set the whole tone for the restaurant: "you are lucky to be here". I entered the restaurant alone and was ignored for five minutes. No asking if I wanted a drink, no menu, not even a glass of water. The staff who were serving the few booked tables walked past me as though I did not exist. The waiter showed up when my group arrived. He had apparently greeted our table and when I asked for about something on the menu, he replied that since I had not said hello to his greeting he would not deal with me until I did. I had not heard his greeting as I do not hear very well. Someone else at the table said he had replied on behalf of the whole table. You get the drift. I asked about the fish dishes and in a purposely quiet voice so I had to almost lipread he said the restaurant only specialises in steaks. It was as though the fish items did not exist. We ordered hamburgers in order to beat a hasty retreat from this place. Fifteen minutes later the hostess showed up to advise that there was a delay in the kitchen and our order would not be on the table for thirty minutes. There were only about six other tables at most in the restaurant with very small groups of two or three customers. We left. If you are seeking to be gastronomically flagellated, this is a wonderful place to go. We complained to the hotel front desk as we left and they promised us a free meal on another date. That turned out to be pie in the sky
Written 6 March 2020
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IntrepidinMontreal
56 contributions
July 2021 • none
We had dinner at Maggie Oakes two weeks ago to celebrate a birthday. There are two entrances to the restaurant. Since we parked in the hotel garage ($13.80 valet parking), we walked through the interior hallway. (You can also enter from Place Jacques Cartier.) We preferred to sit inside. The dining room is nicely laid out with banquettes along one side, and tables in the middle. The noise level was reasonable and we could carry a conversation. While the menu choices are limited, you should be able to find something that pleases you. We both opted for the 3-course table d’hôte ($37). It was a very good value, keeping in mind that there are extra charges for most choices. We started with drinks and a plate of oysters ($3 each), which were small but very fresh. Then we had the mixed beets (+$3) and the beef tartare (+$3) appetizers, followed by the lobster pappardelle (+$6) as the main course. The pappardelle was delicious, with generous portions of lobster. Finally, we were served a beautiful dessert tray of tiramisu and chocolate cake. All in all, it was a very nice meal. We were treated to good food and good service. And if you’re not ready for the evening to end yet, hop over to El Pequeno Bar, located a few feet away from the hotel entrance, and soak in the atmosphere.
Written 31 July 2021
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Leila D
Hello ,
Thank you for your comment and for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are pleased to learn that you enjoyed your experience with us! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.
Cordially,
Leïla Drolet, F&B Coordinator.
Written 9 August 2021
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Justmyopinion
Toronto2069 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Stayed at the hotel so we went for breakfast.
Ready for this?
The eggs come with 1pc of toast.
When you order toast you get 1pc $5.
Yes that's $5 for a slice.
First day cold eggs, cold toast hot potato's at least 30min for food.
I'm not sure how they are for lunch but breakfast is so/so and slow.
Written 18 February 2020
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Monicakilian
Dorval124 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Went for brunch during the Gourmand food festival .Decent choices of food but small portions .great $30.00 mimosas all you can drink for 2 hours. Coffee not good at all
Had to request fresher cup as tastes burned
Service was ok considering the place being very busy .
Will have to give a chance to try again for supper
Written 16 February 2020
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Deedz M
Montreal47 contributions
Oct 2021 • friends
We had brunch outside on a beautiful October day.
Good vibe. Mediocre waiter; the busboy was better.
When we waived at the waiter, he would look at us and go inside. But he was very present at a table where the girls were busy asking about the details of his pinky ring. Very frustrating. Food was cold when it arrived. I ordered 2 eggs any style (poached) and got scrambled. I didnt say anything because he would never come our way. My friend ordered avocado with two poached eggs (big as quail eggs), the bread was like rubber. Best part was the avocado.
Written 10 October 2021
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yuliyaluts
Toronto40 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
It’s our third visit to Montreal and we always try to find good place for dinner. This one was good! The food is great! The service is also nice! A little bit pricy though. Sangria should cost less for sure and the taste was not good enough. Overall the experience was good. Thanks!
Written 3 August 2020
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terrassewg
Hello ,
Thank you for your five-star review ! We are pleased to learn that your overall experience with us was a success. Thank you for sharing constructive feedback . We are looking forward to your next visit,
Regards,
Véronique , F&B Coordinator.
Written 11 August 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ksvikng
Montreal10 contributions
I just had the worst service I have ever received at any restaurant in my life. I came into the lounge area with a friend After the death of her mother. We were there to share a meal and some wine. There was a menu on the table, so one assumed there would be service. After waiting twenty minutes, my friend had to go to the front desk to find help to get a waiter. The waiter eventually materialized, and after we ordered, we had to advocate for the American couple beside us to get service as well. The service was very slow, and once we were served, disappeared again. When we wanted coffee, again we had to go to the front desk. We waited for the bill for over 30 minutes. Again, we went to the front desk, where the young man gave me a lecture as to the fact that one should not expect service in the lounge because one can only get service at the Maggie Oakes restaurant. This felt to me as blaming the client for very bad service. After 5 more minutes, a waiter arrived. I asked to speak to a manager. I had to go find her to speak to her as she was setting up a banquet style table. When I explained the bad service, she again explained that the lounge was not a place to get service and one had to go to the restaurant. This struck me as illogical. Why offer clients a menu if one does not provide service? If clients are expected to go to the restaurant to get a waiter, why not indicate that with a sign? And why offer a waiter with no follow up, with really shoddy service? In total, our meal took 2 hours when it should not have taken more than one. The attitude of the staff, none of whom appeared over the age of 25, was unbelievably “bored” as in, @I am too bored to help you.” No one apologized or took responsibility for our bad service. It was really disappointing. I did not leave a tip and this is big for me, as I once worked as a bartender for ten years. Don’t go to the lounge!!!
Written 7 March 2020
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maggieo363
Hello Ksvikng,
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us. We are sorry to learn that your experience in our establishment did not level up to our standards and we definitely understand your frustration. You may rest assured that your feedback will be taken into consideration, and we will forward them to our team.
Thank you very much,
Andrea Este, F&B Coordinator
Written 9 March 2020
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digitalroc
Calgary2139 contributions
July 2022 • none
I was on the hunt for a dining experience in Old Montreal, and decided on Maggie Oakes, since they had an available table on the patio. The hostess was friendly, and I was seated at a table on the edge of the patio with a great view of Place Jacques-Cartier. I ordered a pint of St-Ambroise IPA to start, then ordered the 16oz Rib Steak ($64) which was dry aged for 45 days. The beer wasn’t very good, nor did I finish it. The steak came with seasonal vegetables, and the quality of the steak was as good as a $10 pub steak.
The bill took much longer to arrive than it should have taken, quality of meal and service reflected appropriately on tip. Based on the quality of steak I had at Maggie Oakes, this will be the last time I order a steak while in Montreal!
Written 16 August 2022
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Felicia R
Hello,
We are deeply sorry you had such a disappointing experience and absolutely understand your frustration. Your visit doesn’t reflect the type of service we aim for nor the quality of food we usually serve. Please be assured that we will be taking these comments under consideration as we constantly look for ways to improve. Your message will be redirected to our team.
Thank you for your time and sincerity,
Kind regards,
-Felicia Rata (F&B Agent)
Written 18 August 2022
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Anna & Julian
Montreal24 contributions
June 2021 • none
We went here for lunch on a sunny day in Old Port and enjoyed our meal. We particularly liked the gnocchi. Only thing I would add is that the price is high for what you get because you are paying for the location of where you are eating. Would recommend if you want to spend time sitting in Place Jacques-Cartier to make it worth the money.
Written 14 January 2022
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Felicia Rata
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a well-appreciated review. You may rest assured that your feedback will be taken into consideration, and forwarded to our team. We hope to be given the opportunity to offer the quality of service we truly aspire to.
-Felicia Rata (F&B agent)
Written 4 August 2022
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cameron
Montreal2 contributions
June 2022 • family
Asked for a steak medium rare, received my steak and barely saw pink. I told the waiter, and he takes my plate back to the kitchen. Then another waiter comes to tell me the reason it is over-cooked is because the steaks are dry aged, although everyone else at my table had reasonably rare steaks. He then goes back to the kitchen, and after 20 minutes returns with my cold original steak. He refused to cook a new steak and instead gave me my now cold, dry steak. I was so excited to go to this restaurant but was incredibly disappointed with the food and how they responded to issues with it.
Written 9 October 2022
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Wei2Yue
Montreal110 contributions
July 2021 • none
We went here on a weekday night as a couple for our anniversary. Maggie Oaks is in the middle of the Old Port l which is a vibrant location. The setting is upscale and the service attentive.
We ordered oysters, a set dinner menu (soup, main, dessert) a salad, and a steak.
The oysters were fresh and delicious, can definitely recommend. You can either order a half or a full dozen.
The Ceaser salad was solid, but nothing to write home about.
The set dinner menu is extremely well priced and you have plenty of options to choose from for each course. I was actually shocked what a great deal it was. We went for the gazpacho-inspired cold soup, salmon (best dish of the evening) and a chocolate cake.
The steak,on the other hand (I had a 20oz Ribeye) was disappointing. It was well cooked (medium-rare), but the steak quality just didn't justify its price of $80. It was beyond marbling and had way too much fat. In hindsight, I should have gone for the Filet Mignon instead.
In summary, I can recommend this restaurant, but the dishes are more a hit or miss, so choose wisely.
Written 14 July 2021
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Leila D
Hello ,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a comment! We are happy to learn that you enjoy your experience with us and sorry to hear that our steak did not meet our usual standards. Your comment surprises us, we are normally famous for our meat. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again.
Regards,
Leila Drolet, F&B Coordinator
Written 20 July 2021
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Islandg1rl
164 contributions
June 2021 • couples
It was a really disappointing dinner. The restaurant was highly rated and that’s why we made reservations for dinner. We ordered the crispy shrimp as an appetizer. It was so over cooked and chewy we couldn’t identify it as shrimp, it could have been anything. My husband ordered a ribeye, they didn’t have it. He then tried ordering a t-bone, they didn’t have it. They suggested a 10 oz filet which he ordered. Since the other 2 steaks were a la carte we assumed the filet was as well and ordered a side of mashed potatoes. I ordered the lobster pappardelle with lobster. The steak came with mashed potatoes and vegetables and the side of mashed potatoes that we ordered. At no time the server told us when we were ordering his suggestion that it came with mashed potatoes and suggested another side. The steak which was supposed to be medium rare was very rare and gristly. We tried to get the attention of our server without luck. The pappardelle was bland and had no seasoning whatsoever. We certainly would not go back.
Written 27 June 2021
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