Jardin Nelson is one of the best global restaurants in Montreal for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in NDG.
Jardin Nelson has been doing the same thing for more than 30 years on Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal — live jazz every afternoon and evening, a split-level stone courtyard inside a genuine heritage building, and a menu priced for people who actually want to come back.
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Hokkaido scallops and chorizo with a red bell pepper and Spanish onion sauce
Lobster, shrimps, scallops, pineapple and vegetables, slightly spicy and fruity
An enticing selection of Quebec charcuterie and cheeses with duck terrine, homemade chicken liver mousse and dried fruits
Creamy soup with Stimpson Surf Clams, clams and bacon lardons
Jardin Nelson is a reliable global choice in NDG in Montreal when you want something that tends to land well. Clam Chowder and Scallops with Chorizo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 3,831 Google reviews.
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Jardin Nelson is a Global restaurant located in NDG, Montreal. Jardin Nelson has been doing the same thing for more than 30 years on Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal — live jazz every afternoon and evening, a split-level stone courtyard inside a genuine heritage building, and a menu priced for people who actually want to come back.
Jardin Nelson is best for cheap eats, neighborhood, dinner, local. Jardin Nelson is a reliable global choice in NDG in Montreal when you want something that tends to land well. Clam Chowder and Scallops with Chorizo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 3,831 Google reviews.
Jardin Nelson is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.8 from 3,831 reviews
Start with Scallops with Chorizo, Seafood Ceviche, Charcuterie and Cheese Board and Clam Chowder. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Jardin Nelson holds a 8.8 Google rating from 3,831 reviews. Jardin Nelson is a reliable global choice in NDG in Montreal when you want something that tends to land well. Clam Chowder and Scallops with Chorizo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 3,831 Google reviews.
Jardin Nelson is located at 407 Pl. Jacques-Cartier, Montréal, QC H2Y 1G9, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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