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Maestro SVP
Category: Restaurants Seafood Seafood [Edit]
3615 Blvd Saint-LaurentMontreal, QC H2X 2V5
(514) 842-6447
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 4 pm - 11 pm
Thu-Sat 4 pm - 12 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for Maestro SVP
13 reviews in English
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Review from Ryan A.
Toronto, ON
5/23/2012
We were looking for a good place to eat while on vacation in Montreal. After seeing a few Yelp reviews, we were concerned that we wouldn't be able to get a table on such short notice. Turns out a reservation wasn't at all necessary.
After being seated, we quickly decided on the Cold Seafood Platter and a bottle of 2011 Côtes-du-Rhône Rosé. The Cold Seafood Platter was incredibly fresh and delicious. My favourite items were the crab legs and the tuna tartare, although there wasn't a weak item on the platter.
For dessert, we ordered oysters with Grand Marnier granite. The order was forgotten, but we were still enjoying our wine, so it wasn't a big deal. I will however, dock a single star for it. Eventually they arrived, our server apologized and told us they would be free of charge. For that I will award them a bonus star!
Overall, service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and helpful. And while the bill ended up coming to about $140, it was easily the best meal I had that weekend. I'm almost definitely going to come back next time I'm in Montreal. -
Review from Mike V.
5/18/2012
Incredible Oyster bar, fantastic seafood, great hip fun vibe and an amazing date spot.
The P.E. Isl.'s and the Salmon were to die for.
Plus it's right on Saint-Laurent which makes hitting the bars, lounges and clubs afterward a breeze.
The local oysters are fresher than we ever get them on the west coast so we took advantage (plus the prices are the reverse, geographically, from what we are used to)
Incredible bartenders too (seriously, she came to our table from the bar to make anything we wanted so you aren't force to play the telephone game with your waitress). owner came to our table twice as well. simply amazing service.
my advice is to MAKE A RESERVATION. this place gets packed after 7 and there are only 12-16 tables. we got lucky and got seated immediately but not more than 5 minutes later the line was past the window.
ps: not to seem to snooty, they keep a record of the most oysters consumed on the wall (which, give their dozen oyster happy hour specials for like 16 CAD, is VERY tempting to try and beat).
...last saw it at 73.
Challenge accepted. -
Review from Jessica S.
1/2/2012
This past weekend, a New Yorker and her Torontonian friend went to Montreal to ring in 2012. We played the whole weekend by ear, wandering around town on New Years Eve day and spending the evening drinking wine on a mostly deserted and fully freezing St. Helen's Island. After returning to our lodgings at Hotel Zero 1 to warm up and relax, the Torontonian got a hankering for oysters. She'd read about Maestro SVP during previous oyster restaurant researchings, so we decided to give them a call to see if we could make a last-minute New Years Eve reservation. The New Years gods must have been looking down on us, cause Maestro SVP had plenty of room for us and an awesome special menu.
The New Years menu had 4 courses, with a few items to choose from for each course (except the dessert). The menu was totally in French, which presented a tiny challenge considering that my efficiency in French is limited to guessing what things mean based on context clues; however, our waitress was very cool about translating things for me when I got stuck. My friend and I took full advantage of our options and shared our orders. For the first course, we got the salmon and tuna tartare (which came with wonton chips) and the salmon ceviche (which had guacamole on top). Totally hit the spot! We followed that up with baked oysters and cold shredded duck over a bed of shredded carrots, which had a yummy cole slaw kind of taste to it. Then came the main event. We rang in 2012 with a big plate of tasty cold seafood on ice (shrimp, oysters, mussels, tuna tartare, and a lobster) and a complimentary glass of champagne. Then, to top the night off, dessert was a chocolate lava cake with raspberry sauce and fresh whipped cream.
Couple all that with a bottle of Pinot Blanc and some New Years noisemakers and hats, and we ended up having ourselves the exact New Years celebration that we were hoping for (and another customer got herself an engagement ring as well!). -
Review from Valerie G.
Montréal, QC
12/6/2011
The only place in Montreal to get oysters as far as I am concerned. As a regular client I am biased in that this is my regular go to place for oysters, I enjoy going there with friends and having as many dozens as we can, with a great wine selection or the occasional bottle of champagne. The owner Ilene and all her attentive staff make you feel welcomed and are always available to help you find new things to try, the Rockefeller oysters are an example.
The price is very reasonable and the leisurely atmosphere is great to make any occasion special and memorable, (unless you over indulge in the oyster shooters), and during the summer months the outdoor seating is a great place to people watch, but the very elegant decor is very soothing in winter as well. -
Review from Annie Z.
10/13/2011
This restaurant was very nice. My husband and I order 2 dozens of their oyster special. It was not as fat as I had hoped but this is probably due to the time of season that I went.
The seared scallops are probably one of the best I've had. The crabcakes were ok. I didn't order alot because we weren't really hungry and wanted to save room for dessert at Julliette et Chocolat.
I gave it 5 stars not only because of the food but the service. The owener was very attentive. Our bill wasn't significantly large but she was very nice and came by our table at least 5-6 times to see if everything was ok. On top of that the waitress came by to serve us at least 5-6 times during the meal.
Very cozy place. Will definately come back when I go to Montreal. -
Review from Tanya N.
4/30/2011 4 photos
I decided to go to Maestro SVP since my fiance loves oysters. From all the reviews I had some high expectations. The place was classy with white linens, had a number of blackboards with a list of their oysters, their "hall of fame for most oysters eaten" etc and exposed brick walls. Service was sufficient so no complaints there.
We came during a week night so their happy hour special of a dozen Beausoleil oysters for $13 was available. We ordered that, their hot seafood platter ($75) and their carmalized salmon in a miso marinade ($9) off their tapas menu. The oysters were fresh and tasty - we both enjoyed them. The salmon was also very good with a light crispiness on the outside and flakey.
We didn't enjoy the platter that much, which was unfortunate because there was just so much in it. It included: bruschetta, snow crab, clams, steamed mussels, coconut shrimp, fried calamari, 1/2 lobster, chicken and shrimp satays. 5 sauces were available for dipping: garlic butter, lime butter , cayenne/gin, Thai peanut, and orange horseradish. We didn't have the peanut sauce due to allergies. The bruschetta was delicious. It had a layer of cheese and the tomatoes were fresh.
The drawback on the platter was the coconut shrimp, chicken & shrimp satays and mussels. There was way too much coconut batter for the shrimp. In the beginning I removed half the batter but then by the 2nd one, I just removed all of it. Coconut overload - you couldn't really taste the shrimp. The satays' meat was dry and the mussels weren't very flavourful. Just mushy and the sauces couldn't save them.
I'd stick to oysters if I go back.Listed in: Bonjour Montreal!
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Review from arcadian B.
Richmond Hill, ON
5/25/2011
Seafood restaurants in montreal = a big nono
The setting of the restaurant was beautiful but not the quality of food
Ordered the Louisana seafood and the flavour was absolutately terrible...no cajun flavour at all as it was very bland...the shrimps and scallop were big but they had no taste to it all it....i rather eat at a long john silvers than pay $34 for that entree
save your money and goto a different seafood restaurant -
Review from Alex G.
7/19/2011
Super hip vibe, clean and cozy interior, and a menu focused on shellfish. (hint: ask for the menu in English). This place is not cheap (average $4 per oyster), but worth the splurge. We did two of each on their chalk board, plus a terrific bowl of mussels. The waitress was helpful and super cool, and the wine list above average. Stop here for a "meal" like we did, and you'll leave with a smile...
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Review from Debbie P.
4/6/2011
We were visiting Montreal for the first time and were very unfamiliar with what to do and where to eat. So when it came to a place to dine, we relied on Yelp as it has helped us out before while in a new place. We really wanted seafood, and oysters in particular. One restaurant jumped out at us and had received high ratings...Maestro S.V.P. We called to see if reservations were needed for just two people...we were pleased that none were needed...perhaps because it was late evening on a Tuesday. When we arrived, the restaurant had many guests, but we were pleased to be seated immediately. The first course of action was to order the happy hour oysters...a dozen for just $13! Then we perused the extensive wine list and ordered a lovely bottle of French Pinot Blanc...to go with the seafood. Perfect. We then had to decide on dinner. The menu had a lot to offer, but were particularly pleased with the tapas menu, which we understand to also be offered Tues-Thurs all night long. Again, perfect, as we love to try different items rather than to be limited to just two entrees.
There was so much food from which to select that we became a little confused..."What to order?", "What is best?", "How much is too much?". It was those questions that we presented to our server, who was ever so pleasant and knowledgeable. She helped us to select the perfect arrangement of tapas to meet the discretion of our palate. Being friendly, we asked her name...to which she responded "Ilene". I had remembered her name as being the owner, from the Yelp reviews. She confirmed that she was. This made us even more impressed...Ilene, a working owner, who is genuinely helpful and friendly with her guests...big points!!
All of the tapas we ordered were delectable!! Of special note; however, was the calamari (Ilene said it was a must order and I'm glad we followed her advice), the port & blue cheese baked oyster (words can't describe!), the Cajun seafood (unbelievable! We even had to wind up ordering bread because we simply could not pass on every bit of the broth!), and the Thai curry vegetables. Everything was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!
We highly recommend this restaurant! The food and service were without flaw. The ambiance was perfect as well...it had the perfect balance of casual and sophistication that would make any guest feel at ease. Next time we are in Montreal, this restaurant will be on our "must do" list!!! -
Review from Luca M.
Montréal, QC
3/12/2010
Maestro SVP is worth every penny and the proprietor, Ilene, runs the place like clockwork.
Come here for the oyster happy hour (12 beausoleil for $13) for sure, it is really a great deal. The happy hour is (according to the website) every day from 11am to 7pm and all night on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
I've never eaten their a-la-carte menu, but from what I hear the Maestro platters are to die for, particularly the cold one.
I reserved a New Year's Eve dinner at Maestro back in 2007. $80 a person back then got us a small but tasty appetizer and soup and three Malpeque oysters. The next creation to land on our table blew my mind.
It consisted (for each person) of a platter no shorter than two feet where, on a bed of ice, were resting a bowl of mussels, two enormous tiger shrimps, half a lobster, half a snow crab and a few side garnishes.
I am a good eater, as many of my friends will attest. I struggled to finish the plate despite it being heavenly. The cracking sounds from those crab legs shattering and the surgical removal of that tender flesh were satisfying beyond belief.
Even on a busy night Ilene will keep guests entertained and will strike up some conversation.
As for wine, trust your instinct and tastes. I dig the Orvieto Classico Melini. It used to be the cheapest wine on their list, now they've added some more. It's definitely good. My preference for it stems from my inherent Italian bias. But that is OK, since Italy is to good food what America is to capitalism.
Maestro is one of those restaurants that make Montreal so awesome. -
Review from Neil S.
3/14/2010
In the interests of full disclose, the owner is my cousin. That said, I've eaten at MSVP at least a dozen times since it opened, and enjoyed it thoroughly every time.
The chowder is as good as you are going to get outside of Boston; the oysters fresh and delicious.
The seafood platter is fantastic. At my birthday last year, I asked Ilene to surprise me, the offerings were out of this world. Which reminds me, I should make a reservation for next month ... -
Review from D.M. A.
8/13/2011
Best kept secret in Montreal. Ilene (owner) is great. Genuine atmosphere, amazing oysters, great service. We spent our birthday dinner there while on getaway weekend watching the Rogers Cup final. Took a chance on this place. We live in Boston and know oysters. This place was better than we had at home. Ilene chose a great selection for us. We had some prosecco and house mignonet to go with. Perfect evening.
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Review from Semra L.
Montréal, QC
7/21/2011
Maestro SVP is a great restaurant with a wonderful ambiance. The food and the service is truly amazing. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes sea food.
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