This New Montreal Restaurant Is A Perfect Date Spot If You're Obsessed With Lobster

The inside is adorable.

Senior Editor

Pincette, Montreal's newest lobster bar, has opened its doors on rue Saint-Paul. It features classic seafood dishes with a distinctly Montreal twist — equal parts elegant and quirky.

Here, you can enjoy both a traditional lobster roll and delightfully sacrilegious lobster poutine in a cozy-chic setting that romanticizes blue-collar coastal life with its whimsical nautical décor (look up at the lobster trap pendant lighting).

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You can also order the Bloody Pincette, a caesar with a snow crab leg sticking out of it, and an ultra-gooey lobster mac n' cheese alongside more time-honoured items like the lobster roll, fish and chips, lobster bisque and linguini with clams.

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There's also a full raw bar.

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Our recommendation: the cod fritters — beer-battered bites served with creamy tartar sauce.

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Pincette is open for late lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Sunday.

Get the details below.

Pincette, Old Montreal Lobster Bar

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Address: 94, rue Saint-Paul E., Montreal, QC

When:

Wednesday to Thursday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday to Sunday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Why You Need To Go: For a taste of the East Coast — with a Montreal twist.

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  • Thomas MacDonald
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    Thomas MacDonald was the Senior Editor of MTL Blog. He received a B.A. with honours from McGill University in 2018 and worked as a Writer and Associate Editor before entering his current role. He is proud to lead the MTL Blog team and to provide its readers with the information they need to make the most of their city.

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