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Faros is an old Montreal establishment serving Greek food. You can never go wrong with the fish or shrimps. The shrimps are exceptional
Lamb chops are very juicy.
Watch out for the appetizers as they will leave no room for the main course.
If you want the best fish dish ever...you have to go here. We started by ordering the grilled octopus based on prior reviews. So glad we did, it is pricey but worth the $21 charge. Its excellent. I ordered the Sea bass and my wife ordered the Salmon. Both melted in your mouth...literallly. So fresh. The texture and taste was... more
The qualiry if the food is exceptional, but it is prepared in such a tasteless manner, that it is not that good. People go there to be seen because they think the place is trendy. Not a all, tables are all crumpled up and there is very little space. The place, especially the ramp is fallig apart. I found the place pretentious. It is not true that you can eat there for $30. To eat decently, it... more
This certainly isn't the only place in Mile End to enjoy classic Greek cuisine but it certainly is one of the best. The decor is vaguely nautical but not gimmicky; it is convincingly Mediterranean and relaxing at the same time. Soft shell crab is available in season and is something of a house specialty. It's not altogether cheap, but the extra expense goes towards freshness and an overall... more