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    Oncle Lee Kăo

    Old Montreal, Montréal

    Restaurant in Montréal, Canada

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Oncle Lee Kăo is a practical Old Montréal booking when location and recognition matter more than a fully pre-mapped menu. It suits a repeat visit or a flexible night near the McGill Street corridor; choose Restaurant Pastel for a more formal comparison, or Jellyfish Montreal and Moretti William for a looser group mood.

    About Oncle Lee Kăo

    Oncle Lee Kăo is in Montréal, with a casual dress code, holds Michelin Plate recognition for 2026. Specific claims about menu, format, chef, price, hours, seating, drinks, or service should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before you build a night around them.

    If Michelin Plate recognition and a Montréal setting are enough to put it on your shortlist, Oncle Lee Kăo is worth considering. If your decision depends on a specific cuisine, dish, tasting format, budget, bar setup, or dietary accommodation, confirm those details first. For comparison, you can also look at Graziella, Jellyfish Montreal, Moretti William, Restaurant Pastel, or Yubari without assuming they serve the same kind of occasion.

    Use it when recognition matters more than a fully mapped menu

    The case for booking here is strongest when the group wants a Montréal restaurant with recognition but does not need every detail settled before choosing. For a first-time visitor building a wider Montréal food itinerary, it should sit alongside broader research rather than replace it: start with our full Montréal restaurants guide, then compare current listings and availability.

    Avoid over-planning around a specific dish, chef counter, set menu, drink list, or precise budget ceiling. Book only if the available information is enough for your night, confirm anything operational directly with the restaurant. Oncle Lee Kăo is a Montréal restaurant with casual dress and Michelin Plate recognition; anything beyond that should not be assumed.

    Where to place it in a Montréal night

    For planning purposes, consider Oncle Lee Kăo as one Montréal dining option among others. Readers comparing the rest of the evening can also scan our full Montréal bars guide and our full Montréal hotels guide before locking the whole route.

    If the brief is broader than one restaurant, widen the search without assuming direct equivalence. Graziella, Jellyfish Montreal, Moretti William, Restaurant Pastel, Yubari can be useful comparison points, while other Montréal dining rooms may also fit depending on the occasion, availability, the details you confirm before booking.

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    Planning details

    Location
    112 rue McGill, Montréal, Quebec, H2Y 2E5, CAN
    Website
    restaurantonclelee.com
    Phone
    +1 514-303-1100
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A vibrant, festive room in a heritage stone building, with subdued lighting, red lantern glow and an energetic, celebratory atmosphere suited to sharing plates and groups.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyCozyTrendy

    Best For

    Date NightGroup DiningCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Open KitchenDesign DestinationStandalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Whole grilled seabream in fiery Sichuan-style broth
    • Cumin-rubbed lamb skewer
    • Grilled Cornish hen glazed with soy and maple syrup
    • Shrimp and kimchi toast
    • Five-spice duck platter
    Planning details

    Location

    112 rue McGill, Montréal, Quebec, H2Y 2E5, CAN · Directions

    +1 514-303-1100

    restaurantonclelee.com

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Restaurant Pastel, Notable alternative
    • Jellyfish Montreal, Notable alternative
    • Yubari, Notable alternative
    • Graziella, Notable alternative
    • Moretti William, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How it compares in Montréal

    Choose Oncle Lee Kăo when Old Montréal location and a recognized dining signal are the priority. Restaurant Pastel is the stronger pick for diners who want a more formal, occasion-led meal, while Oncle Lee Kăo reads as the easier fit for a night that also includes drinks, hotels, or plans nearby.

    Jellyfish Montreal and Moretti William are better cross-shops for a livelier group dinner, especially when ambiance matters as much as the plate. If the group wants a calmer, more polished Italian-leaning choice, Graziella is the safer comparison.

    Yubari makes more sense when the decision starts with a specific cuisine craving. Oncle Lee Kăo is the more flexible Old Montréal call when the group has not locked into a single format and wants a booking that can carry the evening without requiring a heavily planned itinerary.

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    Oncle Lee Kăo Montréal and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    Oncle Lee KăoMontréalNo published awards
    Restaurant PastelMontréalNo published awards
    Jellyfish MontrealMontréalNo published awards
    YubariMontréalNo published awards
    GraziellaMontréalNo published awards
    Moretti WilliamMontréalNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to Oncle Lee Kăo?
    What are alternatives to Oncle Lee Kăo in Montréal?

    For comparison, look at Restaurant Pastel, Graziella, Jellyfish Montreal, Moretti William, Yubari, then choose based on current availability and the details each restaurant confirms.

    Is Oncle Lee Kăo good for a special occasion?

    It can be considered for a special occasion if Michelin Plate recognition is meaningful to you, but confirm the current menu, format, pricing, any occasion-specific needs directly with the restaurant before booking.

    Can I eat at the bar at Oncle Lee Kăo?

    Information on bar seating is not available. Ask the restaurant directly before you plan around it.

    Does Oncle Lee Kăo handle dietary restrictions?

    Dietary accommodation details are not available. Contact the restaurant in advance and be precise about any restrictions before you book.