Restaurant Sinclair - Old Montréal, Quebec

Oskar Restaurant (formerly Sinclair) is Old Montreal's best kept secret. 25 meters from Rue St-Paul Ouest in Old Montreal. people don't tend to walk by and when they do, they mainly see the doors of the St-Sulpice hotel. However, the restaurant has a very nice terrace, the staff are very ... welcoming and courteous, and the food is excellent. I strongly recommend it. Great place for lunch. Read more

Went for lunch recently and it was awful. There weren’t many people (around 10) but the service was slow. We work in the area and it took 2 hours. I had sent a message to the restaurant the day before asking for a vegan plate. They said no problem. Upon ... arrival, the waiter didn’t know what that means and suggested a dish with pesto. He then said that he would check with the kitchen and when he returned, he said I would get a vegan meal without being able to say what it would be. I received 6 spring rolls with a soy sauce dip. On my bill it indicated “tuna plate” and I was charged $19. For spring rolls! I mentioned to the waiter that it is ludicrous that I was charged the same price as for the tuna plate. He shrugged and said that’s the price. The rest of my group got poke bowls and were not satisfied either. However they did say the dessert was good (no vegan option for me) but we found out that the desserts aren’t made on site. Overall a terrible experience and a rip off. Read more

The one star or lower ratings appear to emanate from breakfast, brunch and lunch clientele. I attended a supper function and must say the experience was divine. We had a fixed menu and I thought perhaps it was specially prepared for us however after referring to the restaurant's regular menu, I ... realize that everything that was served may be ordered from the menu. The fact that the meal was accompanied by privately imported wine + commentary from the vineyard owner Mister Riccardo Ricci Curbastro and an SAQ representative may have embellished the experience. Nonetheless, the food was deliciously served and spot on. The gnocchis were exceptionally light and flavourful. Tuna tataki divine as well. All Quebec cheeses amazing... as usual. Waiters were attentive and prompt. Trying to find the flaws after reading the other comments... just don't see it. Good work. Read more

I attended the Christmas dinner and not only was the menu uninspiring but service was by far the worst ever. It took over 30 minutes after cocktails had been ordered for staff to realize we never were given menues, another 30 before I finally stopped someone to request they take ... our orders, one of the main course had to be returned as it was simply disgusting and again I had to hunt the staff as they never bothered to check and see if everything was alright. 2 and 1/2 hours and I had to get up and go ask the owner for my bill. He was informed of our poor experience but couldn't be bothered a basic apology. Descent local, but other than that, giant thumbs down. Read more

Excellent modern French cuisine with distinguished service in a contemporary hotel decor. Great value yet intimate. Only minus was not all dishes came warm to the table on a slow Sunday night.