Maestro S.V.P

Frommer's Review

Smaller and more relaxed than many of the other restaurants packed in the 2 blocks of the Main north of Sherbrooke, the highlight of this storefront bistro is its oysters. A typical night features 14 varieties from the Atlantic (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia) and Pacific (British Columbia, Japan). The staff, which claims that Maestro offers the biggest oyster selection in town regardless of season, is happy to help you pick a few to taste. The PEI Raspberry Point (who knew?) is particularly salty when contrasted with the smooth and creamy BC Kusshi. A wall of fame of signed oyster shells includes signatures by the mayor of Montréal and scary guy Marilyn Manson. Main-course options include grilled shrimp in a foie gras velouté with a fennel-and-spinach purée, and the Maestro Platter, an extravagant medley of clams, mussels, calamari, a half lobster, and king crab. A 30-item tapas menu tantalizes Tuesday through Friday until 5pm, as well as all night on Tuesday and Wednesday, with nothing costing more than C$10 (£5). An all-you-can-eat mussel special is available on Sunday and Monday nights for C$12 (£6).

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