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Nyks Bistro Pub
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Best Nights:
- Thu
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
11 reviews for Nyks Bistro Pub
11 reviews in English
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Review from Susan R.
12/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went while in Montreal on vacation. Atmosphere is thoroughly Bostonian (if that's a thing)... dim lights... warm bar... good beer selection... and not bad food either. A solid choice for a bite to eat if you aren't looking for fancy-pants cuisine.
Met a few local guys who work nearby at the theatres/perf arts center... and it just seems like a nice group of staff/regulars.
Give it a try! -
Review from Krista S.
2/17/2012
Great place to relax and have a few beers/apps
Food/drink: decent chèvre chaud (like most places in Montreal), enjoyed my warm Brie app, nice selection of local beer, fair prices
Ambiance: trendy mid-20 somethings and professionals hanging out and relaxing, sunny and bright, typical dark wood decor
Service: no complaints -
Review from Sara R.
9/27/2011
This was my first stop after arriving in Montreal. A bit exhausted from being up early to catch the flight in from LA, I was craving a good ol' burger and beer, with a low-key atmosphere. This fit the bill perfectly. The decor is dark and wooden, and reminded me of a contemporary Irish pub meets classic bistro.
Service is friendly and courteous (and they helped with directions to my next stop later), but a tiny bit slow. Although, I presume this to be because food is not just a means of calorie intake in Montreal. It is to be enjoyed and relished. :) Which I did. The burger is cooked to a well-done (they don't ask how you want it prepared), and I got mine with Mozzarella cheese - and it already comes with grilled onions on a tasty bun. It definitely hit all the right belly spots. Paired with a local brew (hmm.. I forget the name and unable to find it on their website, but I believe it was a Molson pilsner?.. if that even makes sense). The meal also comes with a green salad and fries. Excellent! I like how in Montreal, most meals come with either a salad or fruit - and not "extra".
Total was less than $20. Good food, nice ambiance, cool location. A pleasant introduction to my first night in Montreal. -
Review from Rob S.
5/16/2011 1 photo
My wife and I recently visited Montreal for the first time. We set out to discover the shopping of St. Catherine's street. About halfway down we began to get hungry and wanted to eat lunch and grab some pints and began reading menus outside restaurants. This menu grabbed our attention the most and the beer selection was unmatched in the area.
They even have some of their own micro brews on tap. My wife got a cider she kept calling the Michael Jordan cider and she loved it. I went with some of the McLauren brews I think they were called and enjoyed those as well.
We got here about 11:30AM and the crowd was minimal. She asked if we had reservations and we said no, we were just visiting and dropped in. I was curious why they would need reservations, but as we sat there drinking waiting on our food I quickly realized why. Right after noon, the place filled up elbow to elbow. It was clear this was a good place to eat for the locals during lunch hour.
I ordered the fish and chips, and it was honestly the best fish and chips I had ever eaten before. I have had that dish over 100 times and seriously this was the best way I had ever experienced it. My wife got the Philly cheese steak burger, and she was not as impressed with her choice. It did not look like what we experience in the US as the standard, it was more chopped looking and almost tasted and resembled BBQ. She did enjoy it, she just mentioned she would not order that again.
I had heard such good things about the micro brews they had on tap there, I was hoping we would get a chance to stop back by there at night for some drinks, but our time didn't allow for it. I definitely recommend stopping here though if you are in the area, you won't regret it even though it is on the pricier side, but what isn't in downtown Montreal. -
Review from tokill a.
Etobicoke, ON
5/1/2011
love this place!
As with most things Quebecois: They have their own "take" on simple foods/concepts. A Philly Cheesesteak is pretty straight forward. They have their own take on that, as a Burger @ Nyks. My Wife didn't partiuclarly like it, as she was expecting something else (ie. a Philly-Style, on a Burger Bun).
Great selection of beer...House Burger is done really, really well. Best Hamburger I've had in Montreal. Great selection of local beers, moderately priced...great atmosphere.
No complaints. Highly recommended. -
Review from Nancy S.
Dryden, ON
11/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Busy place for a Tuesday night, but the service was fast, food was delish and I'd definitely come back!
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Review from Raelynn K.
6/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
One of the few places i'm happy to admit that I'm an addicted local. Great energy and ambiance, an extensive wine/beer liquor list, and food that smells so good it will stop you in your tracks... And tastes better then it smells!! Bon appetite!
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Review from Victor V.
5/11/2011
My favorite restaurant we visited during a trip to Montreal. The food and service was amazing. My friends and I all ordered different dishes and there wasn't one that disappointed. There's a nice selection of beer available and the atmosphere was very inviting, a warm and welcoming feel. The price was very appropriate considering the quality of food.
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Review from Helena K.
This is officially my favorite place in Montréal. I've been in the city on a business trip for the better part of the week and have eaten here three times. As a solo vegetarian diner with a mild case of social anxiety, it is sometimes difficult for me to find a place where I really feel at home when I'm, well, not at home. The staff at Nyks are incredibly friendly, funny, and laid back, the atmosphere is cheerful and warm, and the food and beer selection cannot be beat. They have several on-tap local microbrews and the veggie burger and salads are out of sight, although I wouldn't necessarily recommend this place to die-hard foodies, but I will say this: during my time in Montréal, I have spent hours reading at the bar and have never once felt awkward or out of place and I always leave full and happy. I love it!
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Review from Monica L.
8/29/2009
On a recent trip to Montreal, I was so pooped by 8:30 pm that I was ready for bed. But then I slapped myself in the face and said, "It is 8:30! Get out of bed and explore the city, you fool." So I wandered down Rue St-Catherine close to Chinatown and found Nyk's (or maybe it is just Nyks). It was quite dark and wooden inside, but the volume of the music was just right and there was a good mix of clientele (old ladies having a slice of cake on the terrasse and a gaggle of kids who could be no older than 18 by the bar). I ordered a half pint of the Coup de Grisou from Cheval Blanc, a very yeasty, fruity beer served with a lime. The escargots on the menu were good, but I wouldn't have even known I was eating snails since the dish was smothered with a thick layer of melted cheese (maybe this is the norm, I have never eaten escargots in Montreal before). The rest of the menu is typical bistro fare, and the kitchen seems to stay open until pretty late.
Don't go for the view though. There is some major construction going on across the street (might have something to do with the Film Festival). -
Review from jenilee p.
3/18/2010
i really enjoyed our session of pre-gaming in montreal at nyks bistro pub. after walking around the city, and spying a dimly lit, inviting room, we saddled up to the bar and began ordering a whole bunch of beers that we had known only in the bottle back home. each beer came in its proper glass, which was a nice touch, and to boot we greatly enjoyed a little snack of escargot covered in melted mozzarella and accompanied with warm slices of baguette. if i had this bar at home, i would be a happy regular, and a good deal more relaxed on a friday night. the promise of good food, and beer served with a proper foam head is such a great thing, and a testament to the culture of montreal. kudos to you guys. i'm jealous.
