Portus 360
Montreal
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The restaurant is on the top of a building with a beautiful view over the city of Montreal, the Lawrence river and the bridges. The restaurant is revolving (turning slowly). The food is excellent and the staff is great. Attention: It is hard to find the entrance on the ground floor. The signs leading to the restaurant should be improved. Just ask for the way (up the elevators) at the reception desk at the entrance of the building.
Portus 360 is all about the experience -- the revolving dining room and full 360° view of Montréal add a special touch to any celebration. The table d’hôte was worth it, the food was great, and the service was attentive with just‑right portions. The only surprise was that the bread - something typically complimentary in higher‑end restaurants - came at an extra cost. That said, it was still worth ordering: fresh bread paired with chorizo spread, marinated olives, and Portuguese olive oil made it a memorable starter. Overall, Portus 360 offers a beautiful setting, solid food, and thoughtful service, with just one small hiccup in the extras, which I can forego since they served the dessert with a twist for my son's birthday. Still, it’s a place where the view, the experience, the service and the food make the visit feel special.
It was our first time trying Portus 360 and we really enjoyed our experience! The views were beautiful, the service was great and food was delicious. For the appetizers, we got the grilled octopus and the beef filet mignon tartar which were both very good. For the main courses, I got the seafood rice that I highly recommend if you love seafood! My boyfriend got the Portuguese-style beef sirloin which he really loved. It was a wonderful experience, perfect for a couple date night.
We had a great experience dining at Portus 360 and would recommend it to anyone looking for a high end seafood and steak meal with a twist. For entrees we had the oysters, fried calamari, steak tartare, and fried cod balls. The fried cod balls and fried calamari were highlights both being seasoned and fried to perfection. Very tasty entree and the calamari was fresh, not chewy at all. For the main course, I had the steak which comes with a side of truffle fries. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and is served with a runny egg yolk in top and is covered in an amazing sweet sauce. The flavors all blend so well and create a very balanced meal. The truffle fries were also incredible. The experience of the restaurant was very interesting as well. The service was great. Our waitress was Elizabeth and she was very good. The fact that the restaurant rotates 360° is very interesting and offers uniques views of the city and you are dining. It’s very special and not like anything I have ever experienced at any other restaurant.
I went to Portus 360 and overall had a mixed experience. Don’t get me wrong, the food was very good, tasted fresh, and felt authentic. My bacalou was as close to authentic as possible, which I really appreciated. The short rib, however, had a lot of fat. I understand that short rib naturally has a large fat cap, but the balance between fat and meat felt off, especially for the price we paid, so that is something to keep in mind. The calamari was not out of this world. It was nice that they stayed on theme with the piri-piri sauce, but honestly it tasted like frozen Costco calamari. It was good, just not quite up to the level I expected for the restaurant. The creme brûlée was delicious. The custard was incredible, and the brulee coating was perfectly caramelized. It was easily one of the best I have ever had. The drinks were strong and offered good value for the amount of alcohol, which I really enjoyed. The view from the restaurant was impeccable. Being in a turning restaurant allowed us to see all the waypoints in Montreal, which was an amazing experience. The only downside was the lighting. The lights could have been turned lower because at night there was a glare on the windows, making it nearly impossible to take a perfect picture of the beautiful Montreal skyline. The wait staff was very kind and attentive. Our waitress always made sure we were taken care of and was quick to answer any questions we had. She paid attention to our table the entire time, which made the experience more enjoyable. The rest of the wait staff was also very friendly, always smiling, quickly taking away finished plates, and making sure our water glasses were full. On the other hand, the hostess, or coat check lady, was not very attentive. She brushed us off when we first arrived, which was not the best first impression. We waited our turn, but a lady from a group behind us was served first. When it was finally our turn, two men came in and asked to be served first, and she allowed it. I understand other customers were being pushy, but it would have been better if she had put her foot down and served people in order. Overall, it was a fun experience. The food had highs and lows, the drinks and view were excellent, and most of the staff were attentive and kind. With a few adjustments to service, lighting, and certain dishes, this could be a much stronger experience, but it was still enjoyable.
