Grilled shrimp and cold seafood plates instead of another burger
Aux Fruits de Mer sits airside in Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) and leans hard into seafood: think shrimp plates, fish, and lighter sides instead of fries stacked next to a patty. It runs in the $$ range, so expect mains to land above typical fast food pricing, in line with airport sit‑down spots. Rating hovers around 3/5, which matches most reviews calling it “okay, not amazing” but noticeably lighter than the fried options nearby.
Menu focus is simple: shrimp, fish, and seafood salads, usually served as small plates rather than big platters. One Google Maps reviewer mentioned paying a high price for “a small plate of shrimp,” which tracks with the general complaint: portion size lags behind the cost. If you just need protein and something that isn’t poutine or a burger, a single seafood plate plus a soft drink can easily hit CAD 25–30.
Service style is counter-order, grab-a-seat if you find one nearby, and eat quick. Turnover is fast enough for a 45–60 minute layover, but tight for a 30‑minute dash to boarding. Since this is airport seafood, expect mostly chilled items or simple grilled preparations rather than elaborate sauces or heavy sides. The seafood focus makes it one of the few spots in YUL’s terminals where you can keep a meal under 700–800 calories without trying too hard.
Watch out for: portion shock. Multiple reviews call out plate size on shrimp and mixed seafood dishes as small relative to price, especially compared with nearby burger chains offering larger combo meals for similar money. If you’re hungry enough to clear a full dinner, you may need to order two plates, which can push you over CAD 40 before tax and tip.
Tip: check other options in your exact concourse first; if lines at burgers and poutine are insane and you just want something lighter before a 4–5 hour flight, Aux Fruits de Mer works as a quick seafood stop, but budget for an extra dish.