Foxy — Restaurant in Montreal

Location: In the Southwest, on Notre-Dame between Guy and Richmond. Street parking is available, but you'll probably find a spot more easily on St. Jacques. The subway is a pretty far walk so if you don't have a car then use Uber or a cab.

The place: I'd say the decor seems to be in line with most of the other restaurants in this area - small, wood, dimly lit. Maybe you can see the kitchen. It's cozy but does get loud. The tables, as other reviewers have stated, are close together. We lucked out and got a 2-top against a wall, and had no one beside us.

The goods: OK, well, I'm not going to sugarcoat; I had high hopes when I booked here. I wanted to love it, because I am a huge fan of Olive & Gourmando, their other restaurant. But they fell short on a few fronts. First, the main ingredient in ALL their dishes seems to be salt. I like salt - but I don't want to be chewing on it all night long. Let's begin with a breakdown of what we had.... first, we ordered cocktails - I don't remember the name but it had the word 'punch' in it. Delicious - we both really enjoyed this refreshing beverage. Since we wanted to go against the masses, we chose to share the Ceviche (chipotle & lime). I've had ceviche at various places, in different cities. I would be lying if I said that this was on par with any of them. It wasn't. First of all, I don't know what type of fish was being used other then to say it was a white fish. Secondly, the very first thing I tasted was salt. So much so, that it overpowered the taste of the fish (which, by the way, was non-existent). You could definitely taste the lime, and I think there was fresh coriander as well. That being said, while the blend of flavors had potential to be great, individually, they were simply too overpowering to make this dish a hit. There was also something crunchy that we couldn't identify, and while we didn't dislike it, it just didn't seem to mesh with everything else. Also, VERY small portion for the price.

For mains, my friend ordered the lamb and I ordered the seafood bucatini. My friend enjoyed the lamb and felt that the portion was adequate for her. Was it worth the price point? I don't know, since I rarely eat meat and I never eat lamb. On my end, the seafood bucatini was OK but not mind-blowing. I'm sure this comes down to preference, but..... having some Italian blood, and having eaten pasta here and in Italy, I can say that bucatini is just not the right kind of pasta to serve with seafood. I'm sorry - you don't serve tube pasta that you cannot even twirl up on your fork, while gathering a little bit of everything into one mouthful, with seafood. I mean, it wouldn't even stay on my fork, making my attempts to eat, annoyingly well, annoying. If you're going to do this right, I personally, would go with linguini. Anyway, moving on. I thought there were enough shrimp on the plate (and they were quite good) but not many clams (which I didn't really enjoy as much as the shrimp). In terms of flavor, well, I would describe it as lime with chili peppers. The dish was OK, but it was disappointing. Finally, for dessert, we ordered the chocolate pot à la crème and the cheesecake with Québec strawberries. The pot was great - loved it! The cheesecake was just OK.

Service: Indifferent. Our waitress was polite, but she wasn't attentive. Now, I certainly don't expect to get into lengthy, or personal conversations with wait staff - they have a job to do. But friendly chit chat while you're taking our order or stopping by to check in, would be nice.

Price point: VERY expensive considering the portion sizes and also, the excessive use of stones that may or may not leave me with a few kidney stones with which to fondly remember my experience. I gave this 3 stars because we liked the space, the cocktails and dessert were great, and the food was OK,...

The food was absolutely delicious. We were completely blown away by the intricate details in flavour and freshness. Very cleary shows the professionalism and care put into each dish. My favourite was the bison while my gf loved the pita and scallops. As very experienced cooks and from cultures/backgrounds that are highly viewed for their exquisite cuisines, my gf and I found that this restaurant truly captures the essence of "fine dining" and at REALLY affordable prices too!!!

Bruno, our server, was always attentive and kind! His unparelleled knowledge of the menu is what impressed us through and through. Very little do we see servers of this caliber who pays close attention to us while serving so many tables while still able to go indepth with their understanding of food and flavour. Even the hostess and the other servers (didn't get their names), came periodically to check up on us and not once in a while like other restaurants. They gave us new cutleries and plates almost immediately after each dish (I think they change our plates maybe 7 times to ensure our table was clean and appetizing)!!

The vibe is surprisingly not too loud and the people there were so friendly. It's definitely a good place to bring friends or even a date. Bar looks very experienced in reading the mood to cater to a rowdy night for your table with the right drinks or a romantic dinner with the right pairings. All in all, please visit foxy to experience it for yourself. I will recommend this to everyone and if you dont go, you are only doing yourself...

The card at Roxy Restaurant in Montreal is promising, refined, creative, and styled like a true fine-dining experience. Unfortunately, the reality falls short. Yes, the service is impeccable, perhaps even too attentive at times, but that alone doesn’t justify the price point or reputation.

As someone from Europe who has dined in many Michelin-rated establishments, I must say this was disappointing. The portions are notably small, almost unreasonably so. The lobster dish, for example, was beautifully plated but laughably tiny. The meat, advertised as "smoked to perfection," barely had a hint of smoke. The flavors lacked depth, and the execution didn’t live up to the promise of the menu or the price tag.

As mentioned, the lobster was the size of a shrimp’s cousin, and the “smoked” Angus barely whispered smoke. And then there’s the pricing — or rather, the mystery. That PM (Prix du Marché) next to the Angus? It might as well stand for Please Mortgage — because you won’t know how much it costs until the bill smacks you in the face.

It's understandable to pay a premium for top-tier cuisine, but the value has to match, and here, it simply doesn't. Everything feels curated for appearance over substance. It almost feels like a tourist trap dressed in Michelin stars.

If you're looking for a place with great ambiance (perhaps too noisy, but acceptable) and polished service, Roxy delivers. But if you're coming for the food, especially with high expectations , prepare for a letdown. A beautiful plate doesn’t always equal...