Q: negative

A: I only got food in here because the Indian place I was gonna eat at wasn't open yet, and Albertsons didn't have any more naan to make my own Indian. Therefore I was not in the mood for Hawaiian, I sort of just settled on it after my laziness and hunger got the best of me. I think Ohana Hawaiian is better. I got the mini Barbecue Chicken. It was a little greasy, but tasted good. The macaroni salad was okay (I like Ohanas' better). Rice was nice;) Staff was pleasant, service was fast. Price was good.

Q: positive

A: The Spot As the character of Montreal's Old Port changes and becomes more residential, new necessities become apparent. With the influx of young creative professionals choosing not only to work but to live, play, and love down in the Old Port, there was a need for a neighbourhood bar. Philemon is just that; a 'bar de quarter' for the Vieux Port. Not just a place to unwind after the work day, but a place to be comfortable, a place to grab a snack and a nice glass of wine, a place to chat with friends and have a good time. What's Really Good? The clientele aren't the only beautiful aspects of this neighbourhood destination. Zebulon Perron, the designer responsible for other Montreal trademarks such as Lustucru, Continental, and Buvette chez Simone, has done a marvellous job with the interior space. The decor is a playful composition of industrial and rustic influences with lots of wood, leather, and brushed metal with exposed piping giving the place a decidedly urban yet refined aesthetic. What truly sets it apart from your typical after work joint is the quality of service and the product delivered. The cellars are well stocked with a selection of privately imported bubbles, reds, and whites, but the staff are the true distinguishing feature. You'll Want to Know The fun and charismatic crew come together to provide a memorable visit any day of the week. Philemon is the kind of place you will come to for the 5-7 but stay at till the wee hours... dancing on the bar is far from unheard of.

Q: positive

A: Yes, this place is one of a thousand Pho places in Chinatown. And it is pretty much on par with most of the other places down there. But for me the best thing about this place is the service. The ladies who always seem to be here are incredibly cordial and helpful, and always chit chat with me while I wait for my food. Agree or Disagree I always seem to feel like an outcast when I go by myself anywhere in Chinatown, and often get a feeling like "why are you here?" But here at Kinh Do they seem genuinely appreciative of my business, and I really enjoy the food as well. I typically always order the same thing when I go for vietnamese. -Pho with all of the meats & extra TRIPE -Banh Mi with shredded pork skin -Pork skin spring rolls Overall, the Pho broth is a little light. It has great flavor, but I like the consistency to be a little more oily. But the Banh Mi is amazing, with great bread, and much larger than most other places, but still a great deal at only $3. And the pork skin spring rolls are the best I have had anywhere with huge chunks of pork skin with lots of meat. The only reason I can't give them 5 stars is both times I've gone there have been small issues with my order. The first time I only got a few pieces of tripe despite ordering the extra, and the second time I forgot to order the extra tripe and I got no tripe whatsoever. If you are in search of that perfect bowl of Pho, In my opinion this isn't it. But if you are really into the Banh Mi and friendly service, then I highly recommend this place.

Q: positive

A:
After a long day of grad-school interviewing, I needed some comfortable Italian food, and Portofino's provided. The bread was always warm and really good. I loved the house sun-dried tomato basil salad dressing--it was so delicious, it almost tasted like a stand alone pasta sauce. I got penne pasta with their primavera sauce and it was so freaking good. Creamy, cheesy, perfect medley of flavors. The boyfriend got a cheesy red sauce concoction and really enjoyed it. We both had plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day--win! Our server was AWESOME (wish I remembered her name, she deserves a shout-out). The pours of house wine were generous. I was super pleased with everything about this place, and would enjoy bringing guests of any kind back.